No April fool’s gags today fam, the day has been ruined by billion dollar corporations thinking we want to see what zany idea their marketing team has come up with this year…
Okay actually, if I can be brutally honest with you (I think we’ve gotten to know each other pretty well over the journey), I’m STILL dirty about people not laughing at my Paddington Bear Ale House article a few years ago.
So let’s just get onto the good stuff, which is where to find some piping hot hot cross buns and fun things to do over the incoming Easter long weekend.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Perth’s best hot cross buns
It’s bun season! One of our favourite times of year, we’ve been hard at work indulging in way too many buttery hot cross buns in the lead up to Easter.
But which Perth bakery bakes them the best?
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The best things to do around Perth this Easter long weekend
A four-day long weekend? Don’t mind if we do! Here’s a few of the fun things happening around town, with nary a storm in sight (touch wood) to ruin those outdoor adventures.
CCAPTUREDD
‘Gram of the Week
Remember when Cottesloe had a beachside pool? While Cottesloe is now pretty iconic, we can’t get over how different it’s looked over the years.
From the shade huts and finery of 1907, to the heaving jetty in 1918, along with memories of splashing about in that concrete paddling pool.