The Christmas Day weather forecast and our Busso guide

Plus a smash burger pop-up taking over Laika this summer.

We would like to take today’s introduction to give a quick shoutout to our positively overflowing “sounds like a 2025 problem” bucket. While it’s starting to look a bit like Mr Burns’ immune system, we’re confident it can hold strong for a couple more days…

That’s right, we’re at the Simpsons references/gif stage of the year!

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

EAT & DRINK

We hope you’re feeling hungry, because Chef Jooey is launching another pop up at Laika. First there was fried chicken waffles, then poké bowls, and then teeteringly high pancake stacks… And next up is Jooey’s Burgers.

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NEWS

While it’s pretty early to get a totally accurate picture of what lays ahead this Christmas, Accuweather is predicting a very warm run up into the day itself, including some high-30s days on December 21 and 22…

WHAT’S ON

Start the new year off the right way - surrounded by friends, family and community on the picturesque Shelley Foreshore for City of Canning’s annual New Year’s Day concert and fireworks.

EXPLORE

There is no lack of picturesque beach spots along the WA coastline and every Perth local knows, should they seek a reprieve from the harsh summer sun, there is always a beach close by, including for our friends in the north.

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It’s game on for tennis fans this summer as some of the world’s top-ranked players descend on Perth for the third edition of the United Cup tournament.

EAT & DRINK

Wednesday Meal Deal: $1 dumpling night at Goody Twos

If you’re getting a bit parmy/steak night’d out, perhaps a hump day dumpling sesh will do the trick? Grab a bowl of 10 for $10 at Goody Twos in the CBD every Wednesday, with a choice between pork and vego.

EXPLORE

If you’re making your way down south this summer (lucky), be sure to at least stop over in one of the south west’s funnest little big towns. From adventure to excellent food and drink and everything in between, read on for what’s hot down Busso way:

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‘Gram of the week

An iconic North Freo corner has been transformed into The Bridge House.

Now open in the old Harvest / Habitue building, it’s headed up by chef Trent Dawson, bringing together a Modern Australian menu with a European lilt.