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I hope I didn’t give anyone a fright yesterday – in an ironically apt representation of my brain’s state this week, the time warp of writing a newsletter a little too late in the day on a Tuesday for you all to read on Wednesday got the best of me! Thankfully, a brisk walk in the sunshine has cleared my mental cache – at least enough to know what day it is.
So, just to be clear, you’re reading this on Thursday – and good thing you are, because there’s heaps to get into all over Perth! There’s a jam-packed food news, including a new tapas spot opening in Applecross and some tasty specials happening this weekend, plus futuristic news on flying ferries coming to the Swan River. Who knew we’d get flying ferries before cars? Next thing you know, we’ll be getting a light rail system…
Sally Hall, Cultural Editor, Perth is OK!
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The best things to do around Denmark
The jewel of southwest Western Australia’s Rainbow Coast, Denmark is fast-becoming a more laidback — yet funfilled — alternative to the hustle and bustle of Margaret River and Dunsborough.
Get in early and get to know the locals before the rest of Perth catches on with our guide below:
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NEWS
New flying ferries set to launch on Swan River
Travel on the Swan River is set to get fast, quieter and cleaner, with the launch of a fleet of “flying” electric hydrofoil vessels.
NEWS
EOIs now open for new Rotto summer pop ups
Local WA businesses have been invited to apply for Rottnest Island/Wadjemup’s next round of summer pop ups, with applications open from now ‘til April 24.
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New birdwatching lookout opens at Yellagonga Regional Park
Yellagonga Regional Park in Perth’s northern suburbs has just unveiled a range of upgrades – including a brand new $2.2 million bird viewing structure and wetland boardwalk on the shores of Lake Joondalup.
EAT & DRINK
Win the ultimate Hot Keys Piano Club Night experience
Today’s your last chance to win a $1000 bar tab at Deadbeat’s brand-new Hot Keys Piano Club, opening this weekend in the Perth CBD!
TODAY/TONIGHT
We Gather…Thursdays at Rabble Books
On Thursdays you can gather at Rabble! One of our absolute fave independent bookstores opens up their backyard every Thursday night from 6-7.30pm for some reading, BYO crafts and general socialising.
EAT & DRINK
Bar Olé opens in Applecross
Esqulant Leisure Group – the same family-owned hospitality group behind Hillarys and Yanchep Beach Club – are going hell for leather, with a non-stop stream of new venues being announced.
Hot off the heels of Yanchep Beach Club opening in December and the February announcement of a new Ocean Reef pub, Applecross’ Bar Olé opened its doors over the weekend – the sister venue to their bar of the same name in Iluka. Like its northern counterpart, Bar Olé is serving up a Spanish-inspired, tapas-style menu – think classics like tortilla, pan con tomate, lots of grilled skewer pinchos and, of course, heaps of jamon. Olé!
Image credit: State Library of WA
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Throwback Thursday
We reckon Timothée Chalamet would have a different take on opera and ballet had he seen this (sadly unnamed) lively WA Opera production from 1969!