Score delish French pastries hidden in a suburban shopping centre

Plus meet the Poppy Ladies, behind those spectacular handmade displays.

October 27, 2025

Shoutout to Palace Arcade in Freo, closing up shop tonight with what we can only assume is gonna be one helluva send-off (more info below). Elsewhere you can meet the lovely Poppy Ladies, responsible for some incredible commemorative displays over the past 10 years. Plus find out where you can score some delicious French pastries hidden in a suburban shopping centre, get some Christmas shopping done early at the Bazaar Makers Market, and more.

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

COMMUNITY

Meet the Poppy Ladies: The heart behind WA’s handmade tributes of remembrance

Every November, as red poppies bloom across Perth in honour of those who served, one group of volunteers sits quietly at the heart of it all — the RSL Western Australia Poppy Ladies.

Led by former Army Airforce member Judi Welch (above left), the group has spent over a decade knitting, crocheting, and handcrafting thousands of red poppies that have become iconic features of Western Australia’s commemorative displays.

THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
WHAT’S ON

Bazaar Makers Market weekend returns to Fremantle this December

Now in its 46th year, the much loved weekend is a go-to event for unique, handcrafted gifts, and this year’s Bazaar Makers Market will feature 50 of the State’s best designers.

SPONSORED

Paddy’s Pizza is bringing ‘70s-inspired slices to the Kalamunda Hotel’s front bar

To celebrate the launch this Thursday, locals are invited to join the fun for an evening of live music, wine tastings from Mazza Wines, and – wait for it – 200 free slices of pizza handed out from 5pm!

WHAT’S ON

A few family-friendly Halloween events around Perth

We’ve made it no secret that we’re pretty excited for spooky season this and every year, and this is the week! Alongside fun for the big kids, read below for some more little kid-friendly events on around town.

STAYS

Take your Esperance escape to new heights with Box Hill’s HeliSpirit partnership

Tucked away just 12 kilometres east of town, Box Hill is already a hit amongst visitors. And now, guests can step straight from their cabin and into a helicopter for a scenic flight!

TODAY/TONIGHT

The last ever Palace Arcade Freo Hospo Night

Palace Arcade Fremantle has been forced to close, and tonight is your last chance to pay your respects. We get the feeling it’s gonna get a little rowdy down there with DJs, flash sales, free games and drink specials all night long.

EAT & DRINK

The impressive French pastries hidden inside a suburban shopping centre

When we think of artisanal French pâtisseries and boulangeries, we think rustic cobblestone streets, old-world storefronts and winding laneways… Not necessarily a former burger shop in a western suburbs shopping centre.

 CWEATHERD 

The week ahead

Monday: Max 27, sunny

Tuesday: Min 15 / Max 33, sunny

Wednesday: Min 15 / Max 22, shower or two

Thursday: Min 14 / Max 22, showers

Friday: Min 13 / Max 23, shower or two