Retreat to this tranquil Forrestfield estate

Plus Guide Dogs WA is looking for vollies to help raise pups!

September 08, 2025

Well not quite the Father’s Day present many Docker-loving dads were after, but don’t worry, if time is going as fast as it seems to be this year then season 2026 will be here in no time (and you can always jump on South Freo’s WAFL campaign for the next couple of weeks). In other news, we’ve reached out via email to the winner of our survey last week - please hit us back ASAP lest we pass it on to the next in line. And in other, other news, there’s a bunch of little newsy bits in this newsletter.

See you tomorrow!

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

HOMES

Waterfalls and wilderness: Retreat to this tranquil Forrestfield estate

Sure, inner-city convenience is pretty good – but there’s something to be said for escaping to nature and serenity. What if you could have both? Situated at the Whistlepipe Gully trail head and bordering the Mundy Regional Park, this Forrestfield home ticks all the boxes…

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NEWS

How you can help raise a guide dog puppy as they start their journey

Guide Dogs WA is calling people to volunteer as Puppy Raisers and Bed and Breakfast Boarders, giving these pups the safe, loving homes they need to grow into calm, confident working dogs.

SPONSORED

“It’s not just a cold”: One WA mum’s RSV story and how families can prepare in 2025

In Western Australia, RSV is the leading cause of hospitalisation for babies in their first year of life, and during RSV season (typically late autumn to winter), about 1 in every 30 WA babies are hospitalised.

SPORTS

Three buds from Balcatta take out Australasia’s biggest indoor golf championship

Three local legends from Balcatta have won the X-League Championship – Australasia’s largest tech-powered golf competition that took place in Melbourne recently.

WHAT’S ON

Spring into Claremont’s family-friendly, free festival

To welcome in the season of djilba and the growth it brings with it, Lake Claremont will be blooming with the return of Celebrate Lake Claremont, a family and eco-friendly festival this Sunday from 10am-1pm.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Jungle Body Fitness Classes at Cambridge Bowling Club

Jungle Body classes are the ultimate stress buster — whether you need some precious me-time, a study break, or just want to punch away the day's frustrations, their dance fusion classes are your perfect escape.

EAT & DRINK

The best weekly meal specials around Perth

We love to hit up our favourite restaurants, bars and pubs for a feed – but what about when the wallet is a bit tighter AKA most of the time? We’re all feeling the cozzie livs pressure, so we’ve compiled a list of just a few of our favourite nightly meal specials around Perth and beyond, from steak and parmi nights to pasta and vino specials.

 CWEATHERD 

The week ahead

Monday: Max 16, partly cloudy

Tuesday: Min 4 / Max 18, partly cloudy

Wednesday: Min 6 / Max 20, partly cloudy

Thursday: Min 7 / Max 23, sunny

Friday: Min 10 / Max 26, showers later