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Take a look back at the groovy Perth fashion of the ’70s
Plus Perth Town Hall's new look as part of Perth Festival and more.
Welcome to an (unintentionally) historical edition of our daily newsletter. One where you’ll find out how fabulous Perth fashion looked in the 1970s (cheetahs and all), what’s happening at Perth Town Hall, and just how Mettams Pool came to be the snorkelling hotspot we know and love to day.
There’s also an ex-tropical cyclone Zelia update, some awesome upcoming events around town, and a clubber’s guide to Perth for people who don’t go clubbing anymore.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
FORGOTTEN PERTH
Maybe it’s seeing all the summer festival ‘fits or the awards season red carpets… But we’ve got style on the brain, baby! And a recent deep dive through the State Library of WA has unearthed some spectacular photos of WA’s fashion throughout the 1970s.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
 Image Credit: DFES | NEWSEx-tropical cyclone Zelia may have passed but it’s left a muddy mess behind. Major flooding from days of relentless rain has soaked our north, with a huge clean-up now underway. |
 Image Credit: James Horan | SPONSOREDCoogee Live returns on March 8 and 9 with a free, family-friendly program that features over 150 experiences including the WA debut of Erth Divers, mermaid migrations, live music, dance, wellness programs, guest chefs and loads more. |
 | WHAT’S ONPerth Festival’s The Embassy channels the forgotten dance halls of the ‘70s and ‘80s, reviving the swagger of department store balls and New Year’s Eve blowouts. It’s an intoxicating mix of nostalgia, jazz, romance and rhythm you can’t ignore. |
 | EVENTSOne of Cirque Du Soleil’s most popular productions is about to make its way to Perth, with Corteo arriving in Perth on August 8, and will transform the stage at Perth Arena for three phantasmagorical nights. |
 | TODAY/TONIGHTPopular Perth shucker Jerry Fraser breezes by beachside brewery Froth Craft - North Beach for a sunset shucking session tonight, setting up his station and shucking fresh Albany Rock Oysters, while Off the Vines wines popup tonight only! |
LIFESTYLE
Just because we’ve aged out of long lines and vodka Red Bulls doesn’t mean we don’t still want to boogie (sometimes)! If you’re feeling like cutting a rug, here are a few spots to get footloose, including a day club event for Perth’s over-30s this Saturday!
 | CCAPTUREDDTikTok of the weekDo you know the fascinating (and dynamite-laden) history behind Mettams Pool? Come with us on a short-and-sweet look at one of Perth’s favourite snorkelling spots. |