Is there anything more life-affirming on god’s green earth than a great Bloody Mary? I can vividly remember many of the best ones over the years, and they usually find their way to me when I need them most (see: a bit hungover). Most recently I randomly ordered one at Giniversity in Margaret River and while for once I wasn’t dusty, it was truly magnificent.
If this has you thinking about where you might score your next all-timer, we’ve got a little hot tip for you this Sunday… Check it out below, along with a Peppy Grove apartment that has its own indoor half court, Here Comes The Sun’s 2026 return and more.
P.S. Enough of you hit us up about it so I’d like to formally apologise for the typo in yesterday’s newsletter, turns out it’s either Busso or Busselton, not an amalgamation of both.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
HOMES
This Peppermint Grove apartment with its own indoor half court is a slam dunk
We’ve heard of plenty of residential conversions – with warehouses, factories and former shopfronts all turned into homes.
But we’ll readily admit: this is the first we’ve ever heard of a squash court being converted into a three bedroom luxury apartment – let alone one with a basketball half court.
It’s also got a home open this weekend…
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
POPPING INTO…
Early Birdies at Mrs Brown and Flipside
Mrs Brown Bar and Flipside in North Freo have been saving Sunday mornings this month with brekky burgers, Bellinis and Bloody Marys from 9.30am. You’ve got two more weeks to get amongst it.
SPONSORED
Find free Pickeball and 3×3 Hoops at Brookfield Place’s Summer of Sports
Running now all the way through to April, it’s your chance to get active, challenge your mates, or pick up a brand-new hobby… all before knocking off.
SEE YOU AT…
Port Beach Garden Party feat. Alex Kassian (Berlin)
Port Beach Brewery’s beautiful beer garden is one of Perth’s best venues for a sun-drenched boogie, and this Saturday it welcomes a special guest from Berlin alongside some of Perth’s finest local selectors.
SPORTS
The next gen of Australian surfing is dropping into Yallingup this weekend
From January 17-20, Australasia’s best junior surfers will descend on the South West for the 21st edition of Taj’s Small Fries, marking over two decades of shining a light on the next big things.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Summer Twilight Dinners at Core Cider
As the sun dips behind the Perth Hills, settle in for dinner in the Orchard Bistro. Chef Miranda has crafted a special menu for the summer, featuring seasonal dishes, local produce and, of course, plenty of cider for sunset sips.
EAT & DRINK
Here Comes The Sun returns to Margaret River in 2026 with Lime Cordiale, Jungle Giants and more
Few festivals feel as perfectly placed as Here Comes The Sun in Margaret River — and in 2026, it’s coming back bigger than ever.
Returning to the South West on Saturday 25 April, the much-loved music festival will once again take over 3 Oceans, running alongside the Western Australia Margaret River Pro weekend — this time as part of a new national partnership with the World Surf League.
The 2026 Margaret River lineup is led by Lime Cordiale, bringing sun-soaked, feel-good sounds tailor-made for an afternoon at 3 Oceans. They’ll be joined by The Jungle Giants, Young Franco, Sycco, Eliza & The Delusionals, and rising star Mariae Cassandra, with more artists still to be announced.
Image Credit: Sally Hall
CWEATHERD
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Max 31
Sunny
Saturday: Min 18 / Max 25
Partly cloudy
Sunday: Min 15 / Max 29
Sunny
Monday: Min 18 / Max 35
Sunny