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With the WA State Budget coming tomorrow, the Federal one next week, and another interest rate rise yesterday, I found myself squeezing in a couple of happy hour beers with a mate at the pub last night longing for the days when I didn’t have to worry about such things.
And while I assume many of you are in the same boat, I figured I may as well actually try and find out with a little ad hoc polling in this here mailout.
How are you travelling with all the budget and rate rise noise right now?
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EXPLORE
South West winter foodie fest Cabin Fever unveils huge 10th year program
Cabin Fever Festival is back for its 10th year, and the Margaret River region program is the most expansive it's ever been with more than 40 events across 10 days over July 17-26.
To mark the milestone, the festival is bringing back a handful of well-loved events alongside a raft of new additions, including a special guest music act from the east coast.
Returning to the program is Blazing Brews at Beerfarm; the Hair of the Truffle Dog breakfast at Margaret River Truffle Farm paired with wines from Skigh Wines (now with an evening edition alongside LS Merchants); and the Cheese Toastie Battle at Strange Brew Wine Bar, where five contestants go head to head and the crowd picks the winner.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
WAM announces 2026 Song of the Year nominees, awards night heads to The Rechabite
More than 800 original songs were submitted by WA artists this year, and WAM has narrowed them down to the nominees for the 2026 Song of the Year competition.
SPONSORED
How WA construction apprentices can receive up to $3,000 in support bonuses
Along with support to help with upfront costs, the Construction Training Fund’s Apprentice Support Bonus can offer financial support to help apprentices stay on track and complete their qualifications.
EXPLORE
New $4.6M visitor boardwalk to be built over Shark Bay stromatolites
The 260 metre boardwalk will extend a further 30 metres than its predecessor, with construction to take an estimated 11 months.
LIFESTYLE
The simple recycling rule GREAT Sorts swear by
What goes in? What stays out? And why does it matter if it’s rinsed or not? Across WA, more and more locals are cutting through the noise by sticking to one simple rule, and it’s helping them recycle better without overthinking it.
TODAY/TONIGHT/THIS MONTH
Nappy donation drive at Juni Cafe in Maylands
This month, Juni is partnering with @thenappycollective. Every nappy (unused, obvs) donated goes to local mums through family support services — reaching those escaping DV, experiencing homelessness or financial hardship.
WHAT’S ON
What’s on around Perth this week
Giddy up, there’s plenty going on around town for the rest of the week and of course, Mother’s Day weekend — from Northbridge’s new wild west-themed bar swinging its saloon doors open on Friday to Subi Blooms taking over the town centre.
