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Another day, another whale carcass washing up on a Perth beach (which has been removed by the way). And, purely by accident we assure you, this week we decided to update our swimming holes article. So if you really need to go for a swim this weekend, may we point you in that direction and out of the ocean for a few days…
Staying inland, as Morley Galleria gets closer to its She’s All That final form, Jamie takes a look at our booming shopping centre scene after many thought they’d become ghost towns not 10 years ago. Consider this your trigger warning if you’ve ever accidentally found yourself in the Karrinyup Shopping Centre car park at 10am on a Saturday morning.
And finally, if you love this State as much as we do, you’ll be stoked to hear the upcoming WA Day festival has expanded across not one, but two parks, over two days later next month — get all the deets below.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
LIFESTYLE
Morley Galleria revamp nears as Perth shopping centre boom continues
Perth is in the middle of a shopping centre arms race. And it’s a building revolution that’s been in full swing for more than a decade.
The FOMO was strong, with owners and operators spending big to draw crowds and grow rents. The game changed too. Bricks and mortar stores have been at war with online retail for decades, so hospitality and entertainment have been used as a lure to land punters.
Since 2014, nearly $2 billion has been spent on shopping centre redevelopments across Perth…
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POPPING INTO…
Billies’ opening weekend for a free coffee with brunch
Guildford’s Stirling Arms has expanded into the morning trade with the addition of Billie’s, the pub’s new café. Taking over the former Relics space, they’re celebrating with free coffees with every brunch main right through to Sunday!
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Outrageous, award-winning musical The Book of Mormon is back in Perth!
If you’re a fan of outrageous comedy, catchy show tunes and jokes that push just about every boundary imaginable, you’re in luck – The Book of Mormon has returned to Perth.
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The Perth International Jazz Festival has kicked off
Across 11 days, PIJF will take over theatres, clubs and unexpected spaces across Perth, moving from New Orleans brass and New York jazz to funk, progressive rock, electronica and a new generation of Japanese artists.
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Hot pools, cold plunges and no phones: Take a look inside Haven Bathhouse
Leave your phone behind for this premium experience, where the only thing on your agenda is 90 minutes of downtime. Plus, use the code PERTHISOK77 for a first-time discount!
EVENTS
WA Day Festival expands with free rides, live music and fireworks over two days
Running on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, the festival will spread across Charles Paterson Park and Kagoshima Park, following an event that attracted more than 100,000 people last year.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Cactus Club at El Grotto
Cactus Club has returned to El Grotto, making sure Friday nights on the ‘Nard are filled with live and local music every Friday night — no door charge! Tonight you can catch Shadow Planet, best enjoyed with some FOUND. beer specials and delish Mexican dishes.
EXPLORE
Take a dip in the best swimming holes close to Perth
We love our beaches in Perth, and as the weather starts to warm up the lure is oh-so-tempting. Sometimes though you can’t get down early enough to beat the pesky sea breeze, or perhaps you’re just not feeling the sand between your toes today – fortunately there are plenty of inland swimming holes, lakes and rivers just begging for exploration.
El Grotto. Credit: Troy Mutton
CWEATHERD
Weekend Forecast
Today: Max 19
Shower or two
Saturday: Min 8 / Max 18
Shower or two
Sunday: Min 6 / Max 20
Mostly sunny
Monday: Min 9 / Max 23
Partly cloudy