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The Feed | All The Perth Food News You Need To Know

With so much Perth food news going down it's easy to miss a thing or two, but luckily we've got you covered. Here's all the Perth food news you missed this week.

Food & Drink

The Feed | All The Melbourne Food News You Need To Know

The food news has been coming in thick and fast in Melbourne, and to make sure that you're across Melbourne's food and bev movements, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know in a handful of digestible servings.

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Byron Bay Diner Light Years Brings A Taste Of Modern Asian To Perth

Perth has just claimed its very own coastal oasis within the CBD, welcoming Light Years - an Asian Bar and Diner pushing the boundaries of typical Asian dining with a unique setting and menu.

News

A Willy Wonka Wonderland Lands On The Busselton Foreshore At Little Otto鈥檚 Big Choc Shop

Expect your next trip down south to be served up with a side of whimsy and tooth-achingly sweet nostalgia, as Little Otto’s Big Choc Shop prepares to open its doors. 

Go To Skincare鈥檚 Peachy Pink Powder Room Pop Up Has Landed In Perth

Think pink this weekend at The Powder Room, a skincare lover's dream of sampling, soaking and slathering. The Go To Skincare team - the ones behind those perfectly pink, glow-delivering facemasks - are bringing glitz, glamour and glass skin to Karrinyup for three days only. 

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Japanese Diner Izakaya Tori Lands In Mt Lawley

From sleek Tokyo inspired bars to yokocho style strips to fusion omakases, Japanese cuisine has well and truly taken Perth by storm in recent years. The latest is Izakaya Tori’s new Mt Lawley outpost. 

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Strange Brew Lands In Margaret River With On Tap Vino And Vinyl DJs

Amid Margaret River's many incredible wineries, a chic wine bar that brings together the best of the region feels like the missing link. Enter Strange Brew, a brand new wine bar and bottleshop set to open down south in coming weeks and offering vino on tap and charcuterie share plates.

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Meet DEADBEAT, The Cocktail-Dive Bar Rewriting The Rulebook And Bartering Drinks For Knick-Knacks

It's the counter-culture can and cocktail bar meets metal speakeasy that's just landed in Perth (with a mighty burnout baptism to welcome it to the neighbourhood). DEADBEAT is a callback to the subcultures of the 80s and 90s, bringing metal mayhem to the CBD.

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The Tiny Cabin Stays Bringing Big Appeal To Denmark

“What’s the deal with tiny cabins, anyway?”

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A Revamped Denmark Hotel Brings Cosy Chic To The Great Southern

Just one year shy of its 100th birthday, the Denmark Hotel is in the best shape of its life. Standing on the corner directly opposite the Denmark River since 1926, it’s back open and pouring pints after a four-month-long transformation that’s got the approval of locals. 

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Australia’s First-Ever Chuck E. Cheese Is Opening In Perth

American pizza party legends Chuck E. Cheese are finally headed to Australia - and in good news for Perth’s many pizza lovers (we see you, we love you) their very first store is headed to the west coast.

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Subi Spritz Returns With Conti Roll Comps, Alfresco Trattorias And Pasta Pop-Ups

To celebrate tall things Aperol (and the la dolce vita that comes with it), Subiaco will once again transform into a Euro-inspired playground with the return of Subi Spritz, the 10-day festival bringing spritz-fuelled fun to Subi. 

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The New Sandwich Slinging Deli Headed To Swanbourne

There's a new side piece on the Swanbourne scene, and she's making a play for your coffee affections. From the team behind Daisies Cottesloe and The Other Side comes the cheekily named Side Piece Deli, a brand new stacked-sandwich-slinging delicatessen from some serious coffee connoisseurs.

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A Chef, A Bar Owner And A Marketing Manager On How They’d Accelerate Action for Women In Hospo

To celebrate International Women's Day 2025, and all the incredible women in hospitality who keep the Perth scene turning, we asking a local chef, bar owner and marketing manager just how they'd like to see action accelerated for women in the industry.

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The Lodge Wadjemup Brings a New Era of Laid-Back Luxury to Rottnest

Rotto's new family-friendly retreat, The Lodge Wadjemup, is now open on the island, where considered design and elevated hospitality take centre stage, and winter getaways are equally appealing as the warm weather ones. 

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Perth’s Best Valentine’s Day Date Ideas And Dinners

From saucy salsa lessons to divine degustations, here are the best things to do this Valentine's Day in Perth if you're really keen to impress someone.

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Hey Charli XCX, Here鈥檚 The Brattiest Eats And Drinks You鈥檒l Find In Perth

It’s time to get down and dirty, because brat weekend is finally here. Okay, technically it's Laneway weekend, but really it’s Charli XCX’s world and we’re all just living it. We know Charli will be hungry for a feed after her set, so here’s all the brattiest food around Perth we’d recommend to her.

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Pink Taquito Is The Tequila Cocktail Bar Popup Bringing Barbiecore Mexican To The Perth CBD

Bringing a bold new take on modern Mexican, the pop up bar is an electric pink paraiso of ostentatious decor and tequila-based cocktails. This is Mexicana glamour, a taqueria by way of the pastel pink lined street of Palm Strings and the glowing neon strips of Miami, a venue that invites you to sip on margaritas til the early hours.

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All Grown Up And Ready To Disco, Lil鈥檚 Returns To The City鈥檚 West End

A little older, a little wiser, a little more worldly, Lil’s Rooftop Bar has landed on the west end of Murray Street.

Food & Drink

11 Ways To Ring In The Lunar New Year In Perth

Step into the Year of the Snake, a time for wisdom, transformation and new beginnings - the exact inspiration we need as we delve our way into 2025.

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Lupe鈥檚 Cerveceria Brings Mexicana Discotheque And A Serious Mezcal Backbar To The CBD

An early look at Lupe’s Cerveceria, a discotheque-meets-taqueria ode to the faded cantinas of Guadalajara, Jalisco and Santiago de Tequila.

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The Festive Feed | All The Festive Perth Food News You Need To Know

With so many tasty, tempting Christmas-coded food and drinks offerings across Perth throughout December, we’ve whipped up a dazzling degustation of all of the Chrissy specials available in the lead up to the 25th.

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Perth’s Best Music Festivals To Hit This Summer

Sure Christmas is good, but have you ever seen Nosebleed Section live from the shoulders of a stranger? This is the exact scenario that is getting us excited about festival season. 

Things To Do

Pair’d Margaret River Region is Serving Up a Four-Day Feast This Weekend

A four-day feast with some of the country’s best winemakers and chefs is pouring, playing, popping and cooking its way into our cals this November. 

Food & Drink

The Popular Food Truck Dedicated To Burrata Has Just Opened New Permanent Digs In Northbridge

Say hello to the big cheese. Seriously, that’s not an exaggeration—remember Burrata Bar from the Subi Night Markets? Well, now you can get your hands on the good stuff seven days a week, because they’ve just set up shop permanently in Northbridge.

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Win A Luxe Fully-Furnished Claremont Home So You Can Live Like A Baller Every Day

What if we told you that you could fulfill that pipe dream of being a homeowner without cutting back on your smashed avo? 

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Pan Fried Golden Gnocchi And Beef Brisket Loaded Fries, Everything To Eat At This Heritage Pub

The perfect Sunday includes a few sun-soaked cocktails, an allure of smoked meats, and something to keep the kids entertained. 

What's On

Miss Chow’s Is Doing Bottomless Dumplings And Drinks Again

Yes, you read that right. The Dumpling Queen of Perth, Miss Chow's, returns with another series of her famous boozy dumpling feasts. 

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Here鈥檚 Where To Find Cherry Blossom Trees In Perth

Each year, thousands of people descend upon Sakura in Japan with the hope of spotting dusty pink cherry blossoms in bloom.

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This Iconic Bonfire And Cider Festival Lands In Perth This August

It's no secret that we are a bit obsessed with the Perth Hills and all they have to offer, so we're just a teensy bit excited by the return of this cracking bonfire and mulled cider festival.

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A Pixar-Themed Mini Golf Course Has Popped Up In Perth For This Month Only

Prepare to get more emotional than the first five minutes of Up. This Pixar Putt mini golf course is popping up at Perth's RAC Arena again from 31 March through to 30 April 2023.

Things To Do

Watch Love Actually With A Live Orchestra This Christmas

Love Actually in Concert will be heading our way this December, just in time for Christmas. 

What's On

All The Best Things To Do This Easter Long Weekend In Perth

The Easter long weekend is finally here, and you best believe we’re counting down the minutes until we can clock off work and start tucking into chocolate bunnies and hot cross buns. Oh, and we’re also excited to spend some extra quality time with our friends and family.

Features

#WaitingOnZuck: Here’s Why You Won’t See Any News From Us Today

Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining Code. The code is intended to level out the sheer power imbalance between Australian news media publishers—like us—and digital platforms such as Facebook and Google. The code, in effect, should allow the two parties to reach an agreement on fair remuneration for displaying news on these platforms. 

Food & Drink

Don’t Miss OB真人视讯’s Epic Wine Collab, Score 25% Off The Final Release

What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback? 

Food & Drink

Lock In Your Silly Season Booze Haul With This Limited-Release Wine Bundle

What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback? 

Features

Perth鈥檚 First Official LEGO Store Opens Next Week

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to expand your LEGO set collection, this news is about to hit you like a ton of bricks: Alceon Group just named Karrinyup Shopping Centre as the location of one its first Perth LEGO® Certified Store.

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Fill Up On Chicken Nuggets At Perth’s Goon And Nugz Festival

The WA Goon & Nugz Festival is once again hitting Perth Mess Hall on Saturday 27 November and the ridiculously affordable early bird tickets are sure to sell out fast.

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Scope Out The First Of 100+ Vendors To Join This Huge Indoor Market Opening In Busselton

Origins Market is the huge new market coming to Busselton next year from the developers behind Mandoon Estate in the Swan Valley.

Bars & Pubs

Meet St Brigid, Doubleview’s Picture-Perfect New Small Bar From The Mechanics Team

While the world has been a bit doom and gloom lately, we can't help but be excited by the new St Brigid bar in Doubleview, which officially threw its doors open a couple of weeks ago.

Local Escapes

WA鈥檚 Very Own Desert Festival Is Back So Fire Up The Group Chat

You might not be able to go to Burning Man or even Splendour in the Grass this year, but WA is in the clear so far which means Wave Rock Weekender is going to be back for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend from 25 to 28 September.

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Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away 100,000 Original Glazed Doughnuts This Friday

Is it a donut or doughnut? For the sake of this pun, we highly recommend that you donut miss the chance to claim your FREE doughnut this Friday, at Krispy Kreme.

Restaurants

Enjoy Mind-Blowing Mezze And Zodiac Cocktails At This Under The Radar Freo Gem

If your ideal restaurant involves a stunning view where you can soak up iconic waterfront vibes and dreamy sunsets over a cocktail, while devouring round after round of delicious share plates, listen up, because you’re going to love this under the radar Freo gem.

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Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

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Get Buzzed, Perth’s Fave Espresso Martini Festival Returns Next Month

Cue the hysteria, Perth’s favourite espresso martini festival returns to Market Grounds this April.

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Dig Into Dumplings And Bottomless Cocktail Jugs For Miss Chow鈥檚 5th Birthday

Yes, you read that right. The Dumpling Queen of Perth, Miss Chow's, is turning five and celebrating the best way she knows how, with a boozy dumpling feast (duh).

Features

Get Ready For A Multi-Million Dollar Redevelopment In Leederville

You’d be forgiven for thinking that things might slow down a bit in Perth due to all this COVID-19 business, but you’d also be wrong. The latest multi-million dollar redevelopment announcement comes from the guys behind the Leederville Hotel. Owned by FJM Property—the same team behind the State Buildings and The Rechabite, to name just a couple of their success stories—the Leederville Hotel is planning a huge redevelopment which will see a multi-venue foodie, retail and entertainment hub for the people of Leederville.

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Scare Yourself Silly Inside FLIGHT When It Hits Mandurah Next Month

The latest event pinging on the FOMO-meter is an immersive installation called Flight in an actual salvaged airplane so you should just resign yourself to the fact that you’ll never sleep again.

Restaurants

Make Your Way To This Vic Park Restaurant For Next Level Australian Dining

Sage in Victoria Park has been running as a cafe, dishing up killer breakfasts, lunches, coffees and juices for a few years now—but earlier this year they answered our prayers and extended their culinary skills into the dinner department, and gosh it might even be better than their boozy bottomless brunches (which yes, they also do exceptionally well).

Bars & Pubs

Get The Lowdown On Bailey Brewing Co, The Massive Swan Valley Brewery Landing Next Week

Perth peeps love a good brewery, and it doesn’t get much better than a family-run operation that is brewing great beer, dishing up epic feeds and paying homage to the history of the massive property it's set on; which is exactly what Bailey Brewing Co in the Swan Valley is doing.

What's On

Dry Clean Your Whites, Diner En Blanc Perth Is Back For 2020

We've been waiting patiently for news on Diner en Blanc Perth ever since they postponed this year's event, and as luck would have it, we finally have some.

Local Escapes

Book A Stay At The Boutique Warders Hotel In Fremantle When It Opens Next Month

If you’re yet to lock in accommodation for your Christmas staycation this year, don’t fret—Fremantle’s iconic heritage-listed Warders’ Cottages have undergone some stunning renovations to transform them into Warders Hotel, and they’re already taking bookings for December. 

Features

Get Ready To Dine Al Fresco, Embrace Body Neutrality And See Social Justice In The Stars

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in October 2020.

Bars & Pubs

Soak Up Good Brews And Quality Views, Shelter Brewing Co Is Now Open

Busselton is often overshadowed by the lures of shiny new cafes in Dunsborough and the wineries of Margaret River, but the brand new brewery Shelter Brewing Co is set to open up its doors in October and we reckon you might want to add it to your south-west bucket list.

Features

Time To Party, A Bottomless Brunch Is Coming To Perth鈥檚 First Floating Events Space Next Month

If you’ve been holding off planning your next big shindig because of COVID-19, you might want to start thinking about getting down to business because The Raft is set to land in the Swan River from September and it will blow your mind, and not just because of the amazing views overlooking Kings Park and Lizzy Quay.

What's On

Climb Aboard Perth’s Floating Event Space For This Once In A Lifetime Dinner From Perth’s Best Chefs

Perth's first permanent floating events space, The Raft, is about to open and if you weren't quite sure how you were going to manage to get on board, we've got the answer for you. On Board with Chef is a five-course degustation dinner with a few of Perth's best chefs whipping up the goods.

What's On

Sign Up Now To Be One Of The First To Visit The Brand New WA Museum Boola Bardip

As you're probably well aware, Perth's brand new WA Museum Boola Bardip—meaning many stories in the Noongar language—is set to open on Saturday 21 November with a nine-day celebration, but you'll need to register to get in on the action.

Restaurants

Set A New Personal Best When $20 Bottomless Pizza Hits Perth鈥檚 Biggest Pub This September

Bottomless booze is great and all, but is there anything better than bottomless pizza? We think not, so imagine our excitement when we found out The Camfield would be offering it up from Monday to Thursday for the entire month of September for just $20 a head. If that’s not a bargain then we don’t know what is. 

What's On

Celebrate Spring With Bottomless Botanicals Every Saturday In The City

Bottomless anything is always a good idea, but bottomless botanicals might just take the cake and lucky for you, you'll be able to sip away at them every Saturday from 29 August thanks to the guys at The Stables.

Features

Get Ready, Perth CBD Is Set To Score A Huge Brewery With An Epic Beer Garden

Perth’s west end is getting livelier by the minute, and things aren’t slowing down in 2020 with the addition of a multi-level brewery that’ll cater to 1000 people.

Features

Stop Stressing, You Can Still Get Your Hands On Showbags This Year

Showbags.com is making their showbags available online, and if that’s not one of the best pieces of news to come out of the disaster that is COVID then we’ll be damned.

Restaurants

Put The Champagne On Ice, A Drool-Worthy New French Restaurant Has Opened In Fremantle

If you love traditional French food, you’re going to want to jot down the name Angel’s House and watch out for it’s opening in Fremantle. The French restaurant is being brought to us by two brothers who grew up in the Provence region in southern France and were taught to cook traditional French dishes by their grandmother.

What's On

Sleep In Late, Bottomless Gin Lunches Are Back At Market Grounds

We love a bottomless brunch as much as the next person, but what if we told you that you could sleep in until 11am and still enjoy two hours of bottomless goodness? Well, you can thanks to the crew at Market Grounds.

Local Escapes

Holiday At Home At This Ritzy Hotel Overlooking Elizabeth Quay

When you’re in need of a vaycay but you just can't get away, you might want to consider a staycation at The Ritz-Carlton Perth instead.

Features

Watch This Space, The Art Gallery Of WA Has Scored Itself An Epic Rooftop Revamp

Just when we thought we couldn’t love the McGowan Government any more, they’ve gone and announced that ADCO Constructions has been awarded the contract for the Art Gallery of WA’s Elevate rooftop reconstruction—a project that will support 265 construction jobs.

Bars & Pubs

Head Down The Stairs To Check Out Pooles Temple, Perth鈥檚 Newest Underground Bar

While some went into hibernation, the team at the State Buildings went into overdrive during lockdown and have blown us away with the new Wine Merchant, the Post makeover and now, the opening of Pooles Temple.

What's On

Get To Know Your Botanicals At The Gin Tonica Festival Hitting Perth This Year

Market Grounds is teaming up with Fever Tree tonic, because only the best will do, and they'll have gin from distilleries like Four Pillars, Tanqueray, Bombay, Gordon’s, Hendrick’s, Adelaide Hills & more.

Activities & Itineraries

Embrace Your Inner Kid At Perth鈥檚 New Laser Tag Arena

First, there was Holey Moley. Then there was Strike Bowling which came complete with escape rooms, karaoke and, of course, a bar at Westfield Carousel. Now the guys at Funlab have gone and added a Laser Arena to the mix and it’s truly something else.

Features

Step Into A New Era Of Culpability, TikTok Power And Data Healing

It’s safe to say we have entered a new era of culpability, and we’re wielding a new set of tools to get us there. Gen Z has found political clout to rival Facebook bots, "data healing" aims to harness the manipulative power of ad tech for good and, after iso, introverts are holding court in our extrovert-dominated culture. Elsewhere, media and millennials are under scrutiny, and brands are beginning to show off imperfections in place of purpose washing. 

Fashion

Sort Out Your Wishlist, UNIQLO Is Opening At Karrinyup Next Week

We might already have two UNIQLO stores in Perth, but in news that will make all the NOR Perthies dance, the Japanese retailer has announced they will be opening at Karrinyup next Thursday 2 July at 9am.

Features

Get A Free Tattoo With Your Pretzel Thanks To Perth鈥檚 Favourite Pretzel Shop

If you’ve been considering a cute fine line tattoo for a while, now might just be the perfect time to take the plunge. Why, you ask? Pretzel Australia is teaming up with Perth tattoo artist Tess Emily to treat 25 lucky Perthlings to a free pretzel-inspired tattoo.

Restaurants

Raise A Glass To O Brother, The New Restaurant And Bar Opening This Weekend

If you live in the western suburbs of Perth, chances are you’ve driven past the O Brother site in Mosman Park on Stirling Highway and wondered what was going on in there; the very cool, understated branding is just too good to miss. 

Bars & Pubs

Cancel Your Weekend Plans, The State Buildings Are Back With A Brand New Wine Merchant

We’ve been eagerly awaiting news that the State Buildings will re-open and we’ve finally got it, but they’ve gone and outdone themselves with the announcement of a brand new wine store and a little teaser of more to come. Hint: it involves a late-night bar you’re going to want to get around.

Features

Put In Your Orders, North Street Store’s Cinnamon Scrolls Are Being Turned Into Beer

While we didn't think it could get much better than North Street Store's cinnamon scroll cake, we've just found out the team here is joining forces with Old Bridge Cellars in North Fremantle and Beerfarm in Margaret River to create a cinnamon scroll beer.

What's On

Cosy Up At This Stunning New Winter Hall In Northbridge

This winter, The Rechabiteis  opening the Winter Hall upstairs which is all about good food, good tunes and good friends. 

Activities & Itineraries

Dust Off Your Bowling Shoes, Strike And Holey Moley Re-Open This Weekend

If the mini golf revolution that is Holey Moley gets you all excited, you’re going to be pretty happy to find out we’re getting the bowling equivalent!

Restaurants

Jump In The Car, A Drive-In Restaurant Has Opened In Perth

The local, family-owned Wanneroo restaurant Leapfrogs isn't new, in fact, it's been a favourite among locals for a while now. But when the COVID-19 restrictions hit in March, they put on a free drive-in night to help struggling community members and it was such a hit they decided to do it every weekend and open it up to anyone and everyone.

What's On

Start Your Engines, Perth’s Drive In Cinema Is Re-Opening This Weekend

This just in—Perth's Galaxy Drive-In Cinema in Kingsley is re-opening this Friday to fill that void in your life.

Features

Say Goodbye For Now, The West Coast Eagles And Freo Dockers Are Moving To The Gold Coast

We were all keeping our fingers and toes crossed that the Eagles would remain in Perth but, as Mark McGowan might put it, those east coast teams are a little bit pampered so it’s just been announced that the team will be moving to the Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast to kick off the AFL season.

Features

Get Excited, The Old Fremantle Courthouse Is Set To Become A Massive Bar, Restaurant And Hotel

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Fremantle is on the ups and the five million dollar restoration of the heritage buildings of the old Fremantle Court is just the proof we needed.

Features

Ease Your Iso Fatigue, The Premier Just Announced A Four Step Plan To End Lockdown By July

It’s the million-dollar question—when will lockdown end in Perth?

Features

Get Pumped, The East Perth Power Station Is Set To Become A Buzzing Waterfront Precinct

After sitting empty for almost forty years, we’re finally a bit closer to seeing the East Perth Power Station come back to life, but this time it will be home to buzzing waterfront precinct.  

Food & Drink

Grab The Tonic, A Brand New Rottnest Island Gin Has Just Landed In Perth

We might not be able to go to Rottnest right now, but a brand new Rottnest Island Gin has just dropped in Perth, and that’s almost as good.

What's On

Put Your Cooking Skills To The Test With Some Of Perth鈥檚 Top Foodies

If you’re looking to up your cooking skills, pick the brain of some of Perth’s top foodies, support Perth’s hospitality scene AND give to charity, then Come Cook With Me is just what the doctor ordered.

Features

Learn What The New Stage 3 Lockdown Rules Mean For Perth

Western Australia is now in Stage 3 lockdown and new restrictions have been put into place to tackle the spread of Coronavirus.

Features

Learn What The New Lockdown Rules Mean For Perth This Week

On Sunday, state leaders and the Prime Minister met to determine the next stage in lockdown rules for Australia to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Features

Pay It Forward And Feed The Front Line With The Click Of A Button

The latest heart-warming act of generosity we’ve come across is from the good guys at A Moveable Feast Catering who are quite literally feeding the front line. Last week, these guys decided to create a not-for-profit meal delivery service to feed the healthcare workers by dropping meals directly to the hospitals. For now, they’ve started with the east metro area—that’s St John of God Midland and Royal Perth Hospital—but are still looking at expanding it further.

What's On

Laugh Out Loud At Home As The Comedy Lounge Goes Online

The Comedy Lounge is one of many to be hit by the latest announcement of forced closures, but they’re not letting physical distancing get in the way of a good laugh. The crew here, in an effort to support the artists who will be most affected by the closures, is making a range of professionally shot footage available online.

Features

Freshen Your Digits With The New Hand Sanitiser From Two WA Breweries

Drastic times call for drastic measures and if that means turning brews into hand sanitiser, we’re here for it. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, Perth's Limestone Coast Brewing and SPINIFEX Brewing Co have joined forces to create hand sanitiser instead of beer.