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If you’ve been getting around a bit of spring cleaning lately and have a few piles of clothes that need to go to the op shop, here’s a hot little tip for you: Tomorrow is the return of the Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive. Between 10am and 4pm you can book an Uber to pick up your quality pre-loved clothes (up to 20kg), and they’ll deliver them to a nearby Red Cross for free.
Now don’t say we don’t give you some value for money with this free newsletter — but if you are looking for a bit extra, there’s actually more articles than usual below ‘cause we just had so much to share!
Enjoy, have a lovely weekend, and we’ll see you with slightly cleaner wardrobes on Monday.
Troy Mutton, Editor-in-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Hop aboard The Mayflower, Bull Creek’s new local
We’re setting sail for Bull Creek, with a spring in our step and a thirst ready to be quenched!
The south of the river suburb is getting ready to welcome The Mayflower, a friendly new neighbourhood venue from the team behind The Rowing Pavilion, Bert’s and General Public Food Co.
Set to open on October 22, The Mayflower is designed around creating a welcoming space for locals to come together over a relaxed meal – as owners Mark Pearn, Nic Strachan and Evan Hewitt put it: “a true community venue, somewhere locals can enjoy a meal, catch up with friends, bring the family (and even the dog), celebrate special occasions.”
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
EVENTS
New Year's Day sorted as No One But Us returns with big bass lineup
Save your silly season serotonin Perth fam because New Year's Day is downloading a serious dose of drum'n'bass once again as No One But Us returns to Langley Park.
SPONSORED
Ask and you shall receive! Revo Fitness has just opened a huge new gym in Byford
Good news, Byford! After plenty of requests from locals, Revo Fitness has officially opened the doors to its brand new gym in Perth’s growing southeast.
NEWS
Baby giraffe ‘Tambi’ arrives at Perth Zoo
After a 3,000km road trip across the Nullarbor, Tambi the giraffe has arrived safely at his new home. The one-year-old spotted calf was welcomed by Perth’s giraffe herd on Sunday following a long journey from Melbourne Zoo.
SEE YOU AT…
A Day on the Bay in Claremont this Saturday
A Day on the Bay is a family-friendly event set against the backdrop of the Claremont Foreshore with heaps to do including swan boats, food trucks, mermaid/pirate meet-and-greets, sustainability stalls and loads more.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
West Australian Opera unveils 60th anniversary season
West Australian Opera is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2027, unveiling a bumper season featuring some of opera’s biggest classics, a brand-new Australian work and a few firsts for the company.
TODAY/TONIGHT
PICA After Hours: Opening Night
Celebrate the final season of 2026 with PICA After Hours — it’s free from 6-8pm with jade//vision performing live on the first floor balcony from 7pm. Need a reason to get down early? The first 100 drinks are on the house!
SPORTS
From Schumacher to Ricciardo: Inside Perth’s rich go-karting history
Did you know that seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher once raced them in Perth?
Yep, long before he became one of the most successful drivers in motorsport history, a young Schumacher was racing around Cockburn International Kartway as part of the 1983 CIK Asia Pacific Championships.
Image credit: Troy Mutton
CWEATHERD
Weekend Forecast
Today: Max 23
Mostly sunny
Saturday: Min 12 / Max 24
Partly cloudy
Sunday: Min 13 / Max 22
Shower or two
Monday: Min 9 / Max 22
Partly cloudy