WA’s incoming rule changes for learner drivers and p-platers had me looking back on my time as both — which was a while ago, to be fair.
I failed my first driving test and cried all the way home in the car with my driving instructor (turns out you can’t just pull out in front of a truck even if it appears to be indicating from ages away), and I put in a lot of learner hours on trips down south… That strange rite of passage for many of us and the absolute best time for inexperienced kids to be handling the family wagon amidst long weekend traffic.
Given how hectic the roads feel these days (what’s the rush, everyone?), getting young drivers a little more prepared to tackle them seems like a no-brainer…
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Freo’s Sir Botanical on designing florals for Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Olivia Dean
Back in February, we were lucky enough to be in the crowd at Laneway Festival when Robert Irwin strutted out, the long-awaited reveal of Role Model’s final “Sally” celebrity guest.
The crowd went wild! We went wild! Everyone was hooting and hollering, Robert was dancing, life was good.
And then, the next day, Robert Irwin posts a bunch of red roses addressed “To Sally” on his Instagram feed. We couldn’t help but wonder: who was the florist behind that bouquet, at this point liked by over 750 thousand people?
The answer: Freo’s very own Sir Botanical.
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NEWS
Major overhaul coming for WA’s L and P-plate rules, motorcycles to follow
Under the reforms, the minimum learner period doubles to 12 months, the provisional period stretches to three years, and the minimum supervised driving hours jump from 50 to 80.
EAT & DRINK
Time is running out to vote in this year’s Top Up Wines
Top Up is the first ever people's choice wine vote and awards — that means you get to decide WA's favourite wines! Voting closes soon, so get amongst it via the link below and go in the draw to win prizes yourself.
EVENTS
Grammy-winning legend Dee Dee Bridgewater to headline Perth International Jazz Fest
“She is one of the most decorated vocalists in jazz history, and Australian audiences rarely get to see her live.”
NEWS
$1.1 billion upgrades to service Westport development in Kwinana
The federal and state governments have jointly committed $1.1 billion to upgrade Anketell Road in Kwinana — the freight corridor expected to be servicing the proposed Westport container terminal.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Field of Joy at Scarborough Sunset Markets
Local Scarborough artist Marite Norris has partnered with Scarborough Sunset Markets to unveil Field of Joy — a large-scale installation of 15 handcrafted flags flying at the markets every Thursday until they wrap up May 28.
EAT & DRINK
Dine on the Dice at Apple Daily
Feeling lucky? You might get your dinner for free!
Dine on the Dice is launching at Apple Daily on May 1, with a simple, wallet-friendly premise… Roll a 10-sided dice at the end of your meal, and if it lands on lucky number 7, your entire table eats for free! That’s right: one chance in 10 for your entire bill to be wiped.
The offer is available for dinner only, and will be running until June 27 – available for groups of up to nine.
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What we’re eating…
Hungry? Let our senior video producer Amy help you out with hot tip for tonight:
“We popped into Tommy’s Highgate for their $29 Happy Meal Deal on Thursdays. Two Tacos, Corn Ribs, Chips and Guacamole, three wings, and your choice of a spicy marg or a Tommys marg!”