A somber note for today’s newsletter intro, which we’ll use to acknowledge the passing of a Fremantle icon (to put it lightly) last Saturday — Horatio Birdbath. More Freo than Freo, we’ll be pouring one out for the artist/legend next time we’re down that way, and hope to see all of his incredible art (including of course the amazing mural behind Gino’s) preserved around the port city for years to come.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Where is the love? The suburban cafés falling victim to their own success
Everyone loves a local coffee shop. Who doesn’t want to stroll down the road for a flattie in their Ugg boots? Where the barista knows your name, and even better, they know your order. That’s living the dream, right?
Well, not for everyone.
Perth has a growing number of coffee shops falling victim to their own popularity. Some residents don’t see a local. They see too many people, too many cars and not enough parking on their patch.
Out in White Gum Valley, it’s flaring up again. “I reckon we’ve got another month or two before I’ll have to pull the pin,” says Mia Gammon, co-owner of Lovers Deli & Canteen.
Lovers threw the doors open in late 2024. It didn’t take long to start humming. The combo of top-notch coffee, tasty food and a cute fit-out hit the mark with (most) locals…
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
EVENTS
Australian Crawl, Men at Work playing huge Sandalford show this spring
For the first time since 1986, James Reyne, Simon Binks and David Reyne will come together to perform as Australian Crawl, and Perth is part of a national tour that the boys will light up.
LIFESTYLE
The Perth wellness brand creating retro-inspired hydration rituals
Welcome to the Hydration Corporation! Founded by Perth locals, wellness brand Sashet is bringing a dose of ’80s extravagance to your daily hydration.
NEWS
WA screen businesses can now apply for up to $1 million to grow production capacity
The program, which launched in 2025, has already put nearly $3 million into nine local businesses spanning props, special effects, camera rentals, costume, catering, and production support.
TODAY/TONIGHT
2 for 1 pasta night at The Standard in Northbridge
Every Wednesday from 4pm you can into one of our fave Northbridge hangs with your pal, grab two pastas from the a la carte menu, and the one of ‘em is on the venue. The only thing better than a mid-week meal deal is enjoying it with a mate!
WHAT’S ON
From cold dips to cool gigs: what’s on around Perth this week
It’s great to see some folks around Perth looking to lean into the whole winter solstice of it all (instead of burying deeper under the blankets every morning) with a couple of fun midwinter events on this week. Check ‘em out below, along with the return of UWA’s beloved Upmarket, some exhibitions, live music events and more!
CCAPTUREDD
‘Gram of the Week
Looking for a fun little coastal walk this weekend?
Melon Hill is a 40m high dune located in Allen Park, which formed part of the coastal defences up until 1991 when it became open to the public.
Allen Park is a pocket of coastal bushland in Swanbourne, classified by the National Trust for its high conservation value.