Every time I take over this newsletter, I have a newfound appreciation for the never ending, Sisyphean task that Troy undertakes: writing this introduction, every single freakin’ day.
Less than a week he’s been away and I’m already grasping at straws – a feeling not helped by writing on a very sleepy working-from-home afternoon following a busy morning eating a big ol’ sandwich (all in the name of hard-hitting news, of course – you’ll see that one next week!).
I’ll be back in your inbox, bright eyed and bushy tailed, on Monday – after which Troy will (blessedly) be back to take the reins once more.
In the meantime, I hope you have a truly fantastic weekend, that you get to go outside, eat something really delicious and talk to someone really funny (I’m fully booked, sorry).
Sally Hall, Cultural Editor, Perth is OK!
LIFESTYLE
Come for the surf, stay for the pals: Meet the Secrets Boogie Boarders
Head down to Secret Harbour Beach on a day when there’s a bit of swell and there’s a good chance you’ll spot a group of women laughing, chatting and cheering each other into the waves.
Some have been bodyboarding their whole lives. Others are giving it a go for the very first time. There are teenagers, young women, mums, grandparents and occasionally a few little ones joining in too.
There are no competitions, memberships or rigid schedules. In fact, the whole thing is about as casual as it gets.
Known as the Secrets Boogie Boarders, the group has grown from two friends enjoying a few summer waves into a community of over 150 women from across Perth and Peel. And while the boogie boarding may be what first brings people down to the beach, it is the friendships that keep them coming back.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
POPPING INTO…
Besk’s birthday
Each year, the Besk birthday bash gets bigger and better – and this year (#7!) is no exception. There’ll be over 100 free tastings on offer from Besk’s favourite local producers, DJs, plus a special birthday menu that includes new spins on old Besk classics.
SPORTS
Perth’s Quillan Salkilld headlines his first UFC main event on Sunday morning
This weekend, the fastest-rising prospect in the UFC, Quillan Salkilld, returns to the Octagon for his first UFC main event in Las Vegas.
SEE YOU AT…
Goolugatup Sounds #31: Phil Stroud Trio, Montana, Pamika
A gorgeous night awaits with edition 31 of free gig Goolugatup Sounds, this time with ambient jazz and dub techno from the Phil Stroud Trio, dreamy downtempo from Montana, and sun-kissed house from Pamika.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Fridays is $20 chicken burger day at The Royal
Fried chicken, cheddar, buffalo sauce, pickles, mesculin and chips for $20… Sounds like perfect Friday lunch fodder if you ask us!
EXPLORE
Lesmurdie Falls: Everything you need to know
On the edge of the Darling Scarp is the biggest waterfall in the Perth Hills and home to some spectacular views and cool walk trails.
With plenty to explore both at the top of the falls and down at the base, there is something for everyone to enjoy, including the spectacular Lesmurdie Falls:
Lesmurdie Falls last Oct by Troy Mutton
CWEATHERD
Weekend Forecast
Today: Max 19
Showers
Saturday: Min 8 / Max 16
Showers
Sunday: Min 6 / Max 17
Shower or two
Monday: Min 9 / Max 17
Showers