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Plus Leedy's new book shop and Perth Festival's free events.

February 04, 2025

While we’re stoked to hear about a new bookstore opening on the Leedy strip (more on that below), it’s a little bittersweet combined with the news that Elizabeth’s on Hay Street is closing up at the end of this week.

Having spent many a lunch time wandering the store and finding some awesome little gifts and books in its various crannies and nooks, we’re sad to see it go (though glad to hear that both Freo locations are still going great guns).

Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!

HOMES

We make no secret of our admiration for celebrated Perth architect Iwan Iwanoff, and the remarkable impact the Bulgarian-born innovator had on the city’s architectural landscape…

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NEWS

Vessel, an independent non-profit organisation, will take over Fremantle’s Naval Store – transforming the heritage-listed industrial space into a hub of innovation, creative incubation and boundary-pushing artistic programming.

WHAT’S ON

Craving some culture without hitting the bank account too hard? Perth Festival 2025 kicks off this Friday and there is no shortage of free events from both local and international talents at some of Perth’s most iconic locations.

EAT & DRINK

Whether you have locked in a cheeky after work drink, or you’re looking for an impressive location to take your date, picking a cocktail with a view is always a solid choice. And recently some new players have entered the chat:

EXPLORE

$5.7 million accessibility upgrades to some of the south west region’s most popular tourist attractions have been completed, including Valley of the Giants’ Ancient Empire Trail…

TODAY/TONIGHT (FRINGE EDITION)

Energetic movement, music, and with a nuanced script, FootyBoy is about the ups and downs of the game, self-worth we tie to success, and the essence of football beyond the limits of gender.

LIFESTYLE

It feels like the more we stare out our phones the more we appreciate curling up with a good book! Feed your brain and shop local at some of Perth’s top independent booksellers, including a brand new spot on the Leederville strip!

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