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Take a couple of trips down memory lane with us
And get all the latest in Perth food news.
Troy Mutton
July 30, 2024
Welcome to the weekly guide
Some weeks we just find ourselves going down rabbit holes looking at Perth’s past, and we get the feeling a lot of you do the same. The nightclub article below isn’t a new one, but we found ourselves wandering through it once again this week…
And down the bottom you’ll find a wild promotional video from 1967 with WA rolling out the welcome mat for migrants, at a time when owning a home wasn’t an unattainable dream, rather just part of everyday life.
FORGOTTEN PERTH
We’re talking iconic clubs like Pinocchios, Hannibal’s, Sirocco, The Red Parrot, Gobbles… Back when crowds were foot loose and fancy free, you could still buy a house, and climate change was just the Freo Doctor not coming in one afternoon…
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
 | EVENTSWA’s beloved springtime musical adventure is back for 2024 with another great weekend’s worth of music, melodies and new memories from Friday-Sunday, November 8-10. |
 | STAYSIs there anything more restorative than reconnecting with nature? Well, maybe one: doing it alongside your most loyal four-legged friend. |
 | SPONSOREDOptus Stadium will host the Men’s Rugby World Champions, South Africa’s Springboks, when they take on arch-rivals the Wallabies on Saturday 17 August at Optus Stadium. |
 | EAT & DRINKHungry for what’s happening in Perth’s food and hospitality scene? Here’s a deliciously snackable selection of the latest in Perth food news: |
 | EXPLOREIt’s not all just beaches and wineries! Heading down south? Consider expanding your itinerary beyond the usual beach, bakery and winery trifecta with a trip to one of the region’s many art galleries. |
SPONSORED
With cold, dark mornings and early sunsets, it’s easy to fall into a winter slump… But we also think it’s the perfect time to take a moment to treat yourself, and Subi is jam-packed with hidden gems to indulge and unwind.
 | CCAPTUREDDTikTok of the WeekYou gotta check out this promotional video for house hunting around Perth in the 1960s, which is equal parts fascinating and depressing. |