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What's on around Perth this sunny weekend
Plus Smart Freeways, city fireworks and more.
Every time we do one of these introductions and are struggling for inspo, we look for interesting dates in WA history to see if anything lines up (it can’t be all weather and cricket chat after all).
While nothing came up for Perth on December 5, funnily enough for those paying attention to supermarket woes, the first ever Woolworths store opened its doors in Sydney on this day back in 1924…
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
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THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
 | NEWSFour years after Perth’s first Smart Freeway launched in 2020, the Smart Freeway Mitchell Southbound will be formally switched on just in time for the Christmas holiday period, on Sunday 22 December. |
 | SPONSOREDIf you’re on the hunt for some free and fun activities for the fam over the holiday period, the City of Melville’s stacked summer lineup of events really does have something for everyone. |
 | ‘TIS THE SEASONWe hope you’re feeling merry, because the skies are set to be bright all festive season long, with fireworks every Saturday night until February in the City of Perth. |
 | ‘TIS THE SEASONWe’re forever on the hunt to make the Christmas gifting season easier for everyone, so when one of our favourite WA photographers announces his new book, we breathe a sigh of relief. |
 | EAT & DRINKThursday Meal Deal: Steak night at The ArborThursday is Steak Night at The Arbor in The Old Synagogue. Cop a 250g charcoal grilled steak cooked however you like it, served with chips, fresh salad + sauce of your choice. The best part? It’s only $18! |
WHAT’S ON
Once again there is plenty on to keep you feeling festive around Perth this weekend. The Elizabeth Quay Fun Fair kicks off, there’s exhibitions and markets galore, free music concerts, Dom Dolla, Sunday Sessions and more. Choose your own adventure, below:
 | CCAPTUREDDThrowback ThursdayWe’re keeping it festive with a snap from the second ever Perth Christmas Pageant in 1973! The 2024 edition is on this Saturday night. Image courtesy of Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant. |