It’s almost getting to that time, and we’re frantically putting together our lists and guides for the festive break, and one of our most important requires a bit of help from you (if you’d be so kind).
We want to let people know what spots are open around town on Christmas Day for people looking to pop in for a no-doubt much-needed coffee as they race around the place to various family events.
If you are one of them — or know one of them — please reply to this email and let us know who it is and what time they’re open, and we’ll add them to our list. Cheers! 🎅
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EXPLORE
Where to go snorkelling around Perth
One fun way to cool off at the beach is to take some snorkelling gear! And here are a few of the best places to go snorkelling around Perth, going north to south (trying to keep things close-ish, for now):
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First local eatery for Crown Perth’s Urban Food District announced
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Santa’s Christmas Village is now open at the PCEC!
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WHAT’S ON
Make your mark on a new 13-metre interactive artwork coming to AGWA
Over two weeks, Kyle Hughes-Odgers will create the line work for the piece, before inviting gallery visitors of all ages to pick up a pencil and add their own colour to the artwork!
STAYS
A $100m+ luxury hotel is being brought to the Busselton Foreshore
A Development Deed has been secured for a new premium hotel on the Busselton Foreshore, on one of the final leasehold sites in the precinct.
TODAY/TONIGHT
The Bayswater Twilight Market is back tonight
Yummy food, happy tunes, community energy, family-friendly fun… It must be the Bayswater Twilight Market! Back at Bert Wright Park from 5-8.30pm tonight — who knows you might even score some last minute Christmas prezzies.
HOMES
The craziest Perth homes that hit the market in 2025
Much like 2024, 2025 saw some absolutely unreal Perth homes hit the market.
And while our feelings around housing affordability remain plentiful, we have been relishing the opportunity to peek inside some stunning (and absolutely bonkers) homes – with a positively lavish number of historic mansions, contemporary delights and incredible quirky homes all crossing our desks this year.
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‘Gram of the Week
Freo’s best worst kept secret — Whisper Wine Bar does France right, with big baguettes and a bigger wine list set amongst a stunning restored limestone mill.
A must do this summer while you’re exploring the Port city.