Purple Reign: The jacarandas are blooming!

Plus a thoughtfully-updated 1890s Freo cottage you can see at Open House.

November 05, 2024

If there was ever a sign we’ve been at this game for too long, it’s recognising that the short little run of warm days we had last week meant it was officially the beginning of the short-but-purply-sweet jacaranda season.

Commiserations to all who have to clean ‘em up in the coming weeks.

Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!

HOMES

When you have a house that so thoroughly embodies the architectural style of an area, how do you thoughtfully update it for a new era? Designed by architects and homeowners Kate Moore and Gian Tonnosi, Burt Street House does so delightfully well.

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NEWS

After three years and not without a few issues along the journey, Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman has announced that the East Fremantle Community Park redevelopment is now complete.

SPONSORED

On Saturday 23 November, this free event encourages kids to unplug, be active and enjoy nature with a range of activities including mud play, creating nature crafts and other free hands-on activities.

NEWS

As Perth Surf Park continues to gather steam ahead of breaking around early next year, developer Aventuur has announced a partnership with autism charity, Ocean Heroes.

EVENTS

After copping a bit of flack for the east coast guests scheduled for the original WA Day long weekend event, we’re pleased to report the upcoming festival is a locals-only affair, curated by our fave community radio station, RTRFM.

LOCAL DOERS

We’re partnering up with Town Team Movement so we can shine a light on some of the people who help make our communities so unique, and just a few of the excellent initiatives they’re working on.

EXPLORE

While the purple people pleasers pop up all over the city, there are a few little hotspots where you can rub elbows with influencers and wannabe photographers to add a few splashes of purple to your feed - just please be respectful of the people who live in the neighbourhoods you’re visiting!

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One of Perth’s most underrated beaches…

Though calling it Perth is a biiiiit of a stretch, it’s definitely worth the drive for a dip at Yanchep Lagoon as the weather starts warming up.