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How we feeling out there, Freo fans? The way we see it — the sun is shining, the skies are blue and hopefully the anxiety in the stands from last Friday will be replaced by some of the cautious optimism we’ve been feeling on the street this week.
Dockers by six goals, and we’ll see you for a celebratory sigh of relief on Monday ⚓
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
HOMES
We’ve fallen in love with a charming Boya beauty!
Two phrases are sure to pique our interest without fail: “quirky Hills home” and “the architect’s own home”… And today, we’re lucky enough to be faced with both!
This Boya beauty that’s just hit the market has been the home and studio of architectural duo Matthews McDonald Architects – and its warmth is matched only by its ingenuity.
Nestled amongst lush greenery and with swirls of smoke rising from the chimney at its entryway, the home is a vision of cosy Hills charm – no doubt heightened by the chill of the winter months…
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
POPPING INTO…
Ooh Coffee presents a Spring Bakery Pop-Up
Head along to North Freo this Sunday and celebrate spring with a merry band of Walyalup bakers including Fornax, Sunny Peach Kitchen, Ette and By Madi from 8am. Each baker is putting together their own seasonal offering!
NEWS
What should WA’s 2029 Bicentenary look like? Have your say
Western Australians are being invited to help shape how the State marks its Bicentenary in 2029, with a new statewide consultation process now underway.
SEE YOU AT…
The Big Freo Spring Clean on Saturday morning
From 9am this Saturday, meet out the back of Gino’s with a bunch of likeminded folk to spruce up the streets of Fremantle. Bring some gloves and a good attitude and leave with a sense of community!
AK Sports
EVENTS
Boys Noize, Bella Claxton, Partiboi69, salute lead huge Radar Festival return
The electronic music festival will take over the riverside park on Monday 28 December, bringing a hefty lineup spanning house, techno, UK garage and hard dance.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Freo v Geelong at The Federal Hotel and Paddy Troy Mall
Look, basically every pub with a screen is showing the game tonight, so wherever you end you’ll be right. For Freo’s games and the Grand Final, the Fed is taking over Paddy Troy Mall with additional bars, food, entertainment and more.
EXPLORE
The best dog-friendly hikes and walking trails near Perth
Not only is Perth OK for people, it’s also very OK for pooches!
We’ve got great beaches and cafés, along with a host of other pup-friendly activities. And while there are a heap of great walking and hiking opportunities around Perth, a number of them are dog-free zones.
Aunty Lucy’s Cakery. Credit: Sally Hall
CWEATHERD
Weekend Forecast
Today: Max 26
Mostly sunny
Saturday: Min 14 / Max 21
Showers easing
Sunday: Min 11 / Max 21
Partly cloudy
Monday: Min 10 / Max 24
Partly cloudy