The best pho in Perth

Plus there's a timely free fungi forage happening today and Sunday.

July 09, 2025

Here’s a hot little viewing tip apropos of nothing and not related to Perth: While it’s super easy to fall into the trap of doom-scrolling a never-ending doom-filled news cycle, the ABC’s recent two-part Australian Story is more than worth your time. It tells the incredible tale of a Lithuanian rafter who became trapped between rocks on a remote Tassie river.

I shall say no more - but may I recommend you seek it out, put on a nice warm cuppa tea, curl up on the couch one of this week’s cold winter nights, and raft the emotional rollercoaster. A timely reminder that there’s a lot of good (and good people) out there in the world - especially after some bozo honks their horn at you in traffic later today for absolutely no reason.

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

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The best pho in Perth

Rain or shine, is there anything better than diving into a big ol’ bowl of noodles? Here are our top picks for Perth’s best phở.

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