Well no blown-over outdoor chair memes for us over the weekend, though perhaps a couple of submerged ones might have been appropriate. Thoughts with everyone who actually did go through it up north (Premier’s Relief Payments were activated yesterday), and we’re looking forward to — hopefully — not touching this sign again for a hot minute.
Troy Mutton, Editor, Perth is OK!
NEWS
New shark monitoring receiver for Margaret River, shark bite kits slated for Perth beaches
The South West’s shark monitoring network is getting an upgrade, with a new receiver set to be deployed at Margaret River Main Break off Surfers Point — just ahead of the Margaret River Pro in April.
The receiver joins three others already in place within the shire, covering popular breaks at Lefthanders and Cowaramup Bay. Once the Pro wraps up, it stays in the water permanently.
And in shark safety news closer to home, the Town of Cambridge may become the first local government in WA to install Community Shark Bite Kits on its beaches.
Councillors voted unanimously at their February meeting to allocate $10,000 in the 2026-27 budget toward purchasing, installing and maintaining ten kits across its beaches — though the plan won’t be confirmed until the budget is adopted in June.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
Perth Film Studios locks in first production, starring screen legend Judy Davis
Perth Film Studios has locked in its first major production, with Stan Original and ITV co-production Two Birds set to film at the purpose-built facility.
SPONSORED
It’s your last chance to sign up to Bankwest’s Fremantle Dockers promotion
Bankwest has been giving new customers $5 for every Fremantle Dockers win this year! You’ve got one more day to signup and score $5 yourself when they win for the rest of the home and away season.
SPORTS
Boomers balling into RAC Arena for two massive World Cup qualifiers
The Australian Boomers are returning to RAC Arena for the first time since 2019, with two high-stakes FIBA World Cup qualifier matches locked in for July.
SPORTS
Weekend Footy Wrap: Freo march on, lids of for Eagles
For the first time in a long time, both WA teams have won for two weeks running, with Freo getting the job done against Richmond, and the Eagles winning a thriller against Port (thanks in part to this screamer from Jobe Shanahan).
TODAY/TONIGHT
Jennifer’s Body / Buffy The Vampire Slayer Monday Double
It’s a spooky-good Monday Double at Luna Leederville tonight, with a couple of cult classics in the Megan Fox- and Amanda Seyfried-starring Jennifer’s Body, followed by the OG Buffy The Vampire Slayer from 1992.
SCHOOL HOLS
The best things to do around Perth with the kids over the April school holidays
The school holidays are coming back around again and we have a few ideas to help keep the kids – and by extension, you – sane over the break.
We’ve put together a list of activities and adventures for all ages and interests, from art and craft to sporting programs to fun things to do all year round!
From International street festivals to giant dinosaurs and more, we’ve got you covered:
Image Credit: Sophie Ferguson
CWEATHERD
The week ahead
Today: Max 23
Showers
Tuesday: Min 16 / Max 21
Possible shower
Wednesday: Min 12 / Max 23
Partly cloudy
Thursday: Min 15 / Max 26
Mostly sunny
Friday: Min 17 / Max 28
Mostly sunny