Take a peek inside this positively palatial parkside penthouse

Plus Northbridge nightlife's future (sound) proofing, and more.

September 23, 2025

As someone who spent many of his formative years working and playing around Northbridge, it’s nice to see the area get some future proofing from noise complaints. It’s far from controversial to suggest complaining about noise after you move into a nightlife district is dead average, nor is it a hot take to suggest that maintaining the culture and vibrancy of Perth’s nightlife hub is an important part of continuing to move forward as a cool place that we want people to come and visit.

Find out more below, along with a home we really will never be able to afford (though is nice to look at), a wild WAFL Grand Final recap, and a few cheaper takeaway eats options down south if you’re lucky enough to be headed that way soon.

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

HOMES

Take a peek inside this positively palatial parkside penthouse

While we certainly attempt to show an interesting mix of homes here on Perth is OK!, sometimes it’s nice to see how the other half live, isn’t it? And a perfect example is this apartment that just hit the market… Coming in with a cool $15 million price guide.

THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!

NEWS

Northbridge nightlife to be protected with Special Entertainment Precinct reforms

New reforms to the City of Perth’s local planning schemes and State Government noise regulations are set to protect Northbridge’s nightlife.

SPONSORED

Get the group chat going: the gang’s heading to The Gate!

The clouds have parted, the sun is shining, and spring is well and truly here – and there’s nowhere we’d rather be than soaking up the impeccable vibes in a beer garden, preferably with a spritz or two in hand.

STAYS

Escape to South Cabin: A secluded new off-grid retreat near Mount Barker

If you’ve been craving a getaway where you can truly switch off, slow down, and soak in the natural beauty of Western Australia’s Great Southern, South Cabin might just be your dream escape.

SPORTS

WAFL Grand Final Recap: South Freo survive a thriller

South Fremantle have defeated East Perth by two points to claim the 2025 WAFL Premiership in a historic classic that went down to the final second… and then some.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Bitter & Twisted at Santini Bar & Grill

If you like or cocktails a little bit… bitter, then Santini is the place to pop in to this month. September is Negroni month — and their bartenders are stirring a lineup of modern riffs that balance elegant bitterness with a brilliantly smooth sip.

EAT & DRINK

Five takeaway eats to cop around the South West for under $20

While much of the southwest region’s esteem is driven by the many stunning fine diners, upscale winery experiences and picturesque coastal eateries, it’s also home to plenty of affordable takeway options too.

 CCAPTUREDD 

Tiktok of the Week

Perth’s secret CBD garden has had a little upgrade in recent months, including a fairytale playground under a lush canopy of very green trees.