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Perth's best chish and fip shops
Plus a few (actually) spicy tips for the weekend ahead.
A little follow-up to yesterday’s Throwback Thursday about the ill-fated SS Koombana, which sank off Port Hedland in 1912, losing 150 passengers. Reader and author Mark J Keenan reached out with something we thought was more than worth a share:
“My great-great grandmother, Louisa, and my great-uncle, Tommy (6 years old) were onboard. I had a short story published a few years back about it and was also filmed for a Disney show but the scenes didn't make the show. I thought you may be interested to read about these so I have attached the links below to a post and the story.”
For the history buffs among us you can learn more about their story here, and for everyone else, continue on to find out what restaurant is finally moving into the old Jamie’s Kitchen space in the city, our fave fish and chip shops, a chilli and distillery fest at Araluen this weekend and more.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
With locations in Byron Bay, Noosa, Newcastle, Gold Coast and Burleigh Heads, Light Years has become a staple for East Coast dining – and they're finally making their way west, with their Perth restaurant scheduled to open April/May 2025.
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EAT & DRINK
With some balmy nights on the horizon (talking high-30s on Monday/Tuesday), we’re dreaming of coastal sunsets while enjoying some fresh fish and chips from Perth’s finest. If you’re in the same boat, this list should help:
 | CWEATHERDThe weekend ahead:Friday: Max 31 Saturday: Min 19 / Max 33 Sunday: Min 17 / Max 33 |