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A couple of serious bits of news for you this morning, and a couple of fun ones to balance ‘em out. The WA Government is pressing ahead with plans to merge the state’s big three universities, and that’s despite pushback from… checks notes — all of them.
Elsewhere, Sally has unearthed a stunnin’ Klopper & Davis-designed Swanbourne home, Nickelback are bringing some photographs to Perth next year, we have a chat with down south fave Blind Corner, and over on TikTok we’re diving deep into the possibility that the extinct Nannup Tiger is still out there!
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
HOMES
An architectural home that blends retro style with modern liveability
We’ve been obsessed with more than our fair share of retro homes – and arguably have a higher-than-average tolerance for all the quirks and eccentricities of the authentic homes of the era.
But… What if we still love all the modern bells and whistles? Yes, yes, we know – retro purists will balk at the mere thought! But in our defence: have you seen this gorgeous Swanbourne home, completed in 2025?
Designed by architects Klopper & Davis, the distinctive home is nestled in that sweet spot between Lake Claremont and Swanbourne – with the added benefit of Maclagan Park just across the road.
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NEWS
Plans to merge three major WA universities push ahead despite concerns
The State Government announced on Sunday it will develop a business case into the potential amalgamation of UWA, Curtin and Murdoch.
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Deepfakes, bees, beaches and beyond: Raising the Bar returns later this month
The event brings 10 UWA researchers into venues around Perth for a series of free talks spanning A.I., health, the environment and other big questions facing WA — and the world.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Nickelback announce Perth arena show in 2027
Love ’em or hate ’em, there’s no denying Nickelback have carved out a pretty unique place in rock history – selling millions of records while somehow becoming one of the internet’s most enduring memes.
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The Rugby League World Cup heads to Perth over two huge Saturdays this October
HBF Park is hosting two massive double-headers on Saturday 17 and 24 October, featuring some of the world's best men's and women's international rugby league teams.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Blue Tuesdays with DJ Joe West at the Rosie
Blue records for broken hearts, from the vintage melancholy of yesteryear through to the sad indie anthems of today. Console yourself with $16 jugs and take comfort in $16 pizzas — every Tuesday evening from 5 til 8pm.
EAT & DRINK
‘It was really tough to start with’: Taking a trip around the Blind Corner
When Ben and Naomi Gould started making organic, biodynamic wines in Margaret River two decades ago, it’s fair to say they were about as popular as phylloxera in a French vineyard.
Flash forward 21 years, and the couple behind Blind Corner are still doing things their own way and, in their own words, not chasing perfection, just honesty.
“We didn’t make any friends,” Naomi laughs. “We were certainly the outliers, and it was really tough to start with.”
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Tiktok of the Week
Spooky season continues over on our Tiktok with a deep dive into the Nannup Tiger.
Even though the last known thylacine died in captivity almost 100 years ago, some locals are convinced they’re still out there…