Not subscribed? Get Perth is OK! daily — sign up here.
A busy little Thursday newsletter for you today, kicking off with an inspiring interview with Tilly — who isn’t letting fibular hemimelia get in the way of doing what she loves; an update on the Hamilton Hill tree saga; a new farmers’ market for Scarborough; some upgrades completed across the Hillarys cycle network; and a bunch of food news, including a pizza pop-up this weekend, Subi’s cosy new Japanese spot and more.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
COMMUNITY
Meet Tilly, navigating a rare condition while running her own small business
Three things that shouldn’t mix? Gymnastics, skateboarding, and a missing ACL. Although Matilda Castledine isn’t one to let fibular hemimelia get in the way of doing what she loves.
Matilda was born with fibular hemimelia. A condition that afflicts between five and 20 of every million babies born. These children have a short or missing fibula, meaning one leg is shorter than the other. Many of these children also have a missing anterior cruciate ligament.
Matilda is scheduled to have multiple intense surgeries over the next two years, one being leg lengthening surgery.
“I was born with no ACL, and my knee just keeps popping and popping. That’s why I’m having surgery, so my knee will be a little more stable,” Tilly explains.
“I don’t always explain it to everybody and sometimes I don’t feel like talking about it. Some people ask me why one of my shoes is higher than the other, but people mainly just want to try them on.”
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
26 Freo trees to get the chop as council backs new junior footy oval
26 mature trees at Fremantle’s Hilton Park will be getting the chop after council decided to press ahead with a contentious development for a new junior football oval.
SPONSORED
The WACA Ground’s new museum is opening just in time for the school holidays
The WACA Ground might be one of Perth’s most recognisable sporting landmarks, but these days there’s a fair bit more to do there than simply watch the cricket.
NEWS
Long-awaited farmers market launches in Scarborough
A new farmers market has come to Scarborough, bringing together a variety of local growers and small businesses to the community every Saturday.
NEWS
Hillarys cycle network 10km upgrade now complete
The long-awaited extension to Hillarys cycle network is now finished, offering 10km of upgraded shared path spanning from the boat harbour to Burns Beach.
TODAY/TONIGHT
We Love Dolly Quiz at The Como Hotel
Calling all Dolly devotees! The Como is celebrating the music, humour, heart and unforgettable legacy of a woman who meant so much to so many. Free to play from 7pm, major prize for first place, best dressed prizes and loads more await!
EAT & DRINK
A cheesy Piazza pizza pop up heads to Freo this weekend
What do you call it when a pop up pops up at a pop up? A pop pop up? Whatever it is, it sounds promisingly delicious – with Borda Pizza set to pop up at the Piazza Fremantle’s Morso Conti Shop (a pizza pop up at the Piazza? Say that 10 times…).
While Morso is the project of chef Marcello Segalina, here he’ll be joined by fellow pizzaiolo Marcos Gentile – who’s spent over a decade slinging pies, currently at Long Point Brewing Co, but previously at Si Paradiso and venues across Sydney and São Paulo.
Borda will be popping up at Morso on October 2-3, with pizzas on offer from 5pm ’til sold out! Stay tuned for more menu sneak peeks.
And click below for all the latest Perth Food News:
FORGOTTEN PERTH
A little sneak peek ahead of Spooktober…
We’re digging into the archives this October to take a look back at the various weird, wonderful and spooky moments in WA’s history.
You know, like WA Police’s once-secret 'UFO File', which documented a number of unexplained sightings across the State.