Shoutout to the boys in orange who have once again finished the BBL season on top of the ladder, with a home final tonight against the boys in pink (including a very dangerous-looking Steve Smith).
The Scorchers’ continued success in this format is pretty incredible, and here’s hoping they can go around again with a win tonight, which would lead them straight to another home grand final on Sunday.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
SCHOOL HOLS
Putt-putt your way through Perth’s best mini golf courses
There’s nothing like getting out in the fresh air and play a few holes of golf with your pals. But if the full experience of normal golf doesn’t quite tickle your fancy, there’s always mini golf!
In recent years mini golf has only grown in popularity, with adult-themed games popping up and large-scale golf courses also providing mini options to keep the kids (and you) happy.
Here are some awesome options to take the family – or perhaps a date – around Perth:
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
WA hits record-breaking number of visits from international tourists
Between October 2024 and October 2025, over a million overseas visitors came to Western Australia – the highest number ever recorded.
SPONSORED
Revo Scarborough lifts the game even higher with brand new Studio
Over the break Revo opened a brand new Studio space within their Scarborough location, and it’s officially their biggest and best in the West yet.
Image Credit: Linda Dunjey
WHAT’S ON
Dyoondalup Point Walter to host first ever Nitja festival this February
An evocative evening of storytelling, connection and community it about to land on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River), with the inaugural Nitja on Saturday 14 February.
NEWS
Locals fear impacts of Dawesville Cut works on one of WA’s most iconic waves
Local surfers and bodyboarders say even minor changes to the structure could permanently alter — or destroy — one of Western Australia’s most unique surf breaks.
TODAY/TONIGHT
WA Australians of the Year (Live) at Elizabeth Quay
The Australian of the Year Awards take over the Floating Stage at Elizabeth Quay tonight — an opportunity to hear from WA’s 2026 Australians of the Year – individuals whose passion, leadership and generosity reflect the best of who we are.
FORGOTTEN PERTH
Spend a day in 1972 with Jim, a Perth taxi driver
At the end of 2025, we delved into the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), sharing the Perth edition of the Life in Australia video series, produced by the Australian Commonwealth Film Unit (later Film Australia) between 1964 and 1966 and showcasing a glorious, sun-drenched image of Western Australia.
The NFSA is on a mission to “collect, preserve and share Australia’s audiovisual culture”, with a collection that dates back to the 1890s. Alongside preserving cinematic classics (think Picnic at Hanging Rock, or The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert), the archive features a huge collection of films by the Australian Commonwealth Film Unit (later Film Australia) – often produced for either educational purposes or for the Department of Immigration.
Now, we’re fast-forwarding for a decade to 1972 to another film produced by the Commonwealth Film Unit – and spending the day with Jim McKenzie, a taxi driver from Perth.
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Discover Luna n Soul: A beachside cafe in Quinn's Rocks.
A hidden gem offering some of the best beach views in Perth, this cafe provides an ideal backdrop for enjoying epic brekkies while soaking in some equally-epic coastal scenery.