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ICYMI, The Vale Bar in Beeliar is celebrating Married At First Sight in a big way, with quizzes, drink specials and MAFS on the big screen on Wednesday nights, but this week they've upped the ante! That's right, they've managed to convince Perthling Tracey Jewel to come along and watch the screening with y'all!

Well, that just sounds too good to be true. 

Yep, Netflix’s The Push is as dark as always, but it’s a doco: AKA it uses real life people. People who don’t even know that they’re in a show.

​This tidy little recipe is about to save you a bunch of forgettable nights in Chinatown, not because they were crummy evenings but because you drank so much Jacob’s Creek Trilogy Cuvee Brut that you literally can’t remember them. 

Things are quickly going from bad to raw mince.

Buckle up, because we’re about to give you the low down on pretty much the only skill you need in your life—how to cook the perfect steak.

We were slightly concerned as we pulled up to burger and BBQ joint 3230 Smoke + Grill. Neighbouring a petrol station, the restaurant kind of looks like it’s part of a giant roadhouse, smack bang between a Cheesecake Shop, the local KFC, a heavy industrial area, the freeway and Armadale Road.

MAFS is looking for their next round of singles and it could be you.

We are done. 

So it’s 2018, and we still don’t have hover boards or Cher’s wardrobe from Clueless, and for some reason no one has figured out how to let our dogs talk to us yet. But, thanks to Bulla Family Dairy, we now have frozen custard ice block…so, welcome to the future people! You might remember their game-changing frozen custard being released last year in tub form? Well, now they are putting their award-winning recipe on a stick! BTW, this stuff won tub ice cream product of the year, so it’s the real deal, and yes—science does suggest everything tastes better on a stick. 

Holey Moley are throwing the country’s first ever Mini Golf Masters—a country-wide putt putt battle to the death. Oh yeah, and there’s $10k cold hard cash up for grabs. Not to mention your very own Gold Jackets.

All of a sudden week four of Fail Of The Century has crept up and smacked us in the back of the head with an electric mini wok. 

You’ve completed approximately 10 zodiac compatibility tests this week alone. Whether you’re scoring 93%’s and have commenced collaging wedding mood boards, or simply refuse to accept the low percentile results on the screen, it’s time to check back in with No.1.

​If you hadn’t noticed yet, Perth is the gift that keeps on giving. We’ve been spoiled with event after event this summer and the fun’s definitely not disappearing with the sunshine in 2018.

​I hope you’re feeling a bit arty Perthlings, because there’s plenty of it in store for you this week.

These days it seems like everyone is training like an athlete, but most of us are missing a crucial (and maybe the best) piece of the puzzle, making us less Serena Williams and more, well, injured. It turns out, recovery is just as important in training, so next time you CBF with that HIIT class or feel your results have plateaued, skip the workout and book in for a recovery sesh instead. Yes, you just got permission to chill. Here are 8 of the best training recovery hacks that you’ll want to try out.

Once upon a time you actually had to leave the goddamn house just to have talking animals trot around your 20” Panasonic flat screen. Now that Blockbuster has gone A over T and you don’t even need to leave the couch to cast something from your phone onto the 70” curved-mirror-3D-smart-HD-interactive TV that takes up a whole wall in your bedroom, it’s easy to forget about the cheeky flix that first made you fall in the love with the silver screen.

Put your hand up if you miss your best friend.

Well it’s about time you showed up.

Sitting a comfortable distance away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta and Seminyak, Uluwatu is your glimpse into the true beauty of Bali: spanning vistas, incredible landscapes and crystal clear oceans. While once upon a time the Bukit Peninsula was mostly about cheap and cheerful warung eats for the surfers, the cafe and cocktail scene has been blowing up for the last few years.

Van life. It’s become quite the little phenomenon, and rightly so – it’s awesome. Having your transport AND accommodation all wrapped up in one tidy package is a convenient and cost-effective way to travel. Not to mention, having your own vehicle gives you the freedom to explore places that planes, trains and buses won’t take you.

Toblerones are friggin’ amazing. But let’s be honest, when was the last time you bought one that wasn’t a gift from Duty Free? If someone came home after work with a big Toblerone, we’d probably assume they won some sort of raffle.

We set out to solve this life mystery and share with you a video with step-by-step instructions of how to fold a fitted sheet. 

Get comfortable, guys. We’re back with another high-brow look at the world of Culture. And no, for the purposes of this list, Netflix doesn’t count. Keep reading if you want the latest on al things performance, theatre, galleries and nouveau meta-art installations, Snoopy Museums, terrifying pig-babies and thousands of lanterns filling the night sky.

Ah the 90’s, I remember them fondly. When I wasn’t spending school holidays incessantly putting contact onto my schoolbooks, I was flying around on my BMX wearing only the finest Warner Bros t-shirts and Chicago Bulls cargo pants. What a time.

Now that the Dean and Tracey drama has finally died down, we’re all starting to notice what an absolute piece of human garbage Nasser is. It is coming as no shock to anyone that he has lived by himself for his 50 years, and it looks like that’s not changing anytime soon.

So you're officially the first person in your squad to become a parent. Firstly, congratulations you adult, you. Secondly, we feel ya.

If the sight of a big paella pan doesn't make your heart sing then we're afraid there must be something wrong with you. Uber flavoursome rice, fresh seafood and perfect crunchy bits (that's the technical term FYI), there's not much we don't love about this dish.

Just when we really started to struggle under the pressure of a full day working week, here you are, Labour Day Long Weekend. With the public holiday falling on the Monday, the only thing standing between you and a full blown mini-break is one sweet little sick day or cheeky approved leave.

Yes. We went for a deep-dive into the MAFS contestants’ instas because we have nothing better to do with our lives.

​All right, you true crime pervs. We’re back for another month of watching shows about real things happening to real people in real time. And there’s plenty on the menu. We’ve got a couple of golden oldies (Man on Wire, Amy) and brand new docos on everything from Nora Ephron to guys collecting coral.

We sure know how to live life right over here in the west. As an epic month of cabaret, comedy and circus fun comes to an end, we’re greeted with another month filled with food and drink as far as the eye can see.

Walking into The Camfield, the first thing you notice is how perfectly this Perth pub compliments its surrounds. It has a familiarity to it that almost makes you feel as if it’s been there forever—until you notice the sharp details and exceptionally fine finishes, which speak to a design wanting to impress and delight.

The world of pickling offers so much. If you’re anything like me, and you love pickle so much that you spend serious amounts of time perusing the pickled goods isles of supermarkets home and abroad, you know the feels when you bite into a crunchy Conti roll or banh mi that comes thick with perfectly pickled veg, or enjoy a delicious charcuterie board laden with loads of little sweet pickles. Electrifying.

Swan Valley. It sounds like the name of a place a Disney princess might live, right? Well, this beautiful wine district (just outside of Perth, mind you!) is pretty much on par with the picturesque landscape of a fictional fairy tale realm – except there’s wine. The Swan Valley boasts some of Australia’s best wineries, and is home to Western Australian icon Houghton Wines (which is worth a visit alone, if you ask us).  It’s Australia’s oldest wine region, so yeah, the wine here is pretty epic. 

Well, the Love Mince has well and truly hit the fan this week on the Great Australian Fake Off. 

Sometimes (often) plain old vanilla ice cream just doesn’t quite cut the mustard. Unless it’s got shards of English toffee and rivers of caramel running through it, you’re better off wrapping it in Glad Wrap and using it as an ice pack. Fortunately, some genius came up with a delicious alternative that only costs a few years of your life.

Well, bloody hell. Here we were thinking that the fireman of our dreams Cam was a lock to be the next Bachelor, but rumours today are hinting that recent MAFS leaver Ryan is in the sights of Ten’s producers.

The former POTUS is headed to Australia’s shores and we are ready.

PSA Married at First Sight diehards: The Vale Bar in Beeliar is turning your dreams into reality this Wednesday night with a special ladies night dedicated entirely to Married at First Sight! Yes, this is happening.

Oh fake tan, you sinister bronze sun serpent. Thankfully someone has invented a soap bar that almost instantly scrubs away fake tan (without scrubbing away the top three layers of skin). 

Here are 45 thoughts we had during last night’s episode of Married At First Sight.

Attention all kidults, rejuveniles and adultescents! Summer might be over but thanks to Australia’s sunny clime the warm weather is set to stick around well into autumn, so we’ve put together a huge assortment of warm-weather activities for you to enjoy before you have to pretend to adult again at winter’s many boring dinner parties (ugh).

We’ve got 2 more days of summer ahead of us (and not a 40 degree day in sight!) but it turns out that nothing is going to change once March hits—it’s still go, go, go in Perth!

Calling all foodie travellers. We’re here to give you a few local secrets on how to best eat your way around Italy’s most famous island - Sicily. 

Movie enthusiasts gather round! We’ve got your monthly round up of all the best  movies coming your way, and March is really shaping up to be great. There’s a bit of everything for everyone, from nightmare inducing horrors to Russian spy thrillers, to romcoms that will having you gushing over your date. 

It's official, beer is taking over the world and we're kind of ok with it. A few days ago we told you about an amazing new brewery opening down south this year, when all the while there was one opening right under our noses NEXT WEEK!

ICYMI, there's a brand new rooftop bar opening at Crown TONIGHT! That's right, Perth Hi-Line will be opening its doors to give you access to the giant space atop Crown Theatre—aka the perfect spot to watch the sunset over Perth's CBD.

And how to order it.

Dog fans, movie buffs, food fanatics and lovers of the outdoors (aka everyone), listen up. American Express Openair Cinemas is back for a wonderful season of flicks at the glorious Ozone Reserve—and the best bit is your dog is invited to select screenings!

So there’s this thing happening on Sunday 4 March. There’s no real way to describe it so we’re just going to come straight out: hundreds of people are heading to the Perth cactus to gather and say ‘Wow!’ like Owen Wilson. That’s it. That’s exactly what’s happening.

New Zealand’s North Island is like one big playground, filled with places to swim, things to eat, mountains to climb, and adventures to be had. Here’s 10 fabulous things to do in the North Island.

This entire season is a fiasco. We're obsessed.

From special event movie premieres and outdoor cinemas to painting classes and fruit picking, to ocean swims, markets, art classes, concerts and too many Sunday sessions to count, you are absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to your weekend plans, Perth. Buckle in for a big one: here are 30 (yes, 30!) amazing things to do in Perth this weekend!

Answer these 5 questions to find out your perfect Married at First Sight match.

Your favourite emoji (aka the window into your soul), can tell us a heck of a lot about you. In fact, these teeny tiny graphics are all you need to decide your next adventure. 

There’s been more drama in a dozen episodes than the last 150 years of Home & Away and Harry’s Practice combined.

Here’s our round-up of the latest wave of thrillers you won’t be about to put down.

Bali’s new 700 square metre beachside bar is perfect for your next vacay.

We have great news for you forever hungry peeps. Yagan Square's Market Hall is so close to opening we can almost taste it!

And how to order it (without sounding like a dunce).

We’re all chomping at the bit for another week of throwing our havvys at the telly and mouthing Dean on Instagram.

If there's one thing that guaranteed to get us all sorts of excited, it's a new opening down south. But when that new opening is an independent family-owned brewery on a stunning piece of Yallingup land, well let's just say we're un-beer-ievably excited!

Just when you thought your workouts couldn't get any crazier, you find out about a workout that's pretty much a silent disco, and it's on the beach. Uhhh, where do we sign up?

Welcome to Season 5 of Help, I’ve Been Paired With Someone Because We Have The Same Eye Colour & He Doesn’t Know How To Wash His Own Clothes, Get Me Out Of Here.

Perthians—listen up! This week is packed with things for you to do and thus, we’ve deemed it entirely impossible for you to get the February blues.

There’s a new trend in shades getting around town.

One of Perth's most exquisite outdoor locations, the Somerville auditorium at UWA, is now available for weddings and private events.

We all know how much a doggo loves a job, but have you ever wondered what our other fave four-legged critters get up to in their day jobs?

Bet you can’t scroll through your Insta feed without seeing a perfectly styled apartment featuring a giant Monstera, Pilea or Fiddle Leaf Fig (so 2014). Our thumbs get greener every year and 2018 is set to see trends move on from your average garden variety greenery. Here’s what we’re digging...

RIP our wallets.

Once upon a time, the best alcoholic dessert you could get was tiramisu (not complaining) and maybe plum pudding at Christmas time. But the world is a different, ever-changing place, and the world of food even more so (at least, we like to think so). Recently, we came across Bailey’s cheesecake, which is downright delicious. But this discovery might well and truly take the proverbial cake when it comes to combining two of life’s sweetest pleasures into one oozy, boozy, drinkable dessert. The peeps from Poetic License, an independent small-batch distillery in Sunderland, have come out with a Baked Apple & Salted Caramel Gin Liqueur and people are freaking out.

Bring on the tears, the love square and even a proposal.

​Brace yourself, nature nerds. You know that recurring dream where you and David Attenborough become friends and have adventures like The Wild Thornberrys? It’s about to come true...

Normally when you think of fish and chips it’s grease-covered paper, overly salted chips, and random deep-fried accompaniments that come to mind. And while the greasy kind of fish and chips will always have a special place in our hearts (and stomachs when we’re hungover), these days we look for healthier options because that’s what grown-ups do. And if we’re honest, the healthy version tastes just as good.

Don’t blink because you might accidentally miss the last blissful moments of summer! While some of you might be too busy lamenting the fact that ‘February’s already half over’, the rest of us are out soaking up every last ounce of Perth summer goodness—and boy is there a lot to be absorbed.

We might be the most isolated city in the world, but we reckon living in Perth is still pretty rad. And we also think it’s pretty unique. Whether it’s a swim down at Cott on a Sunday morning (unless the shark alarm sounds), buying a slightly overpriced coffee in Mount Lawley (even though it’s not as good as Melbourne coffee), driving down south (but not at 4pm on a Friday—traffic!), or planning your next trip to Bali (don’t lie, we know you are), there’s a bunch of things to do in Perth….things that makes living in our sun-drenched city fun, hilarious, sometimes frustrating but always very, very Perth.

For those of you who haven't jumped on the cold brew coffee train yet, this delicious nectar looks fairly similar to a cold long black, but the coffee has been extracted using cold water over a reallyyyyyy long period of time, usually 12 hours but sometimes up to 18 when people are feeling really fancy.

Iceland is one of those places you’ve seen on your ‘gram but have never actually ventured to (yet). 

It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air. Here in Perth, we are pretty blessed that our day of love falls right smack bang in the middle of what is undeniably the most romantic time of year - the seemingly endless bliss that is Perth summer. Oh, to be in love at this time of year. The sun shines that little bit brighter. You share a sandy towel with your sweetheart while canoodling on the beach. Sunset wines and picnics turn into long nights of staring longingly into each others’ eyes. What better time, you might find yourself asking, to pop the ultimate question?

Barnaby better get on to reserving that insta handle, like, now.

Guys, it’s happening. Chinese New Year is about to kick off its Year of the Dog celebrations, and to be honest, we can’t wait. With the official new year falling on Friday 16 February, there’s a tonne of exciting (and delicious) things going on around Perth, so we’ve rounded up some of the very best. Bring on the firecrackers, lion dancing, and our favourite thing—FOOD!

Anyone who grew up in Australia knows it was a unique and totally awesome experience. So when Drumstick presented us with the opportunity to relive our favourite past-times in this sunburned country of ours, we jumped at the chance—with one of their brand new Jatz Sweet & Salty Cracker ice creams in hand, obviously.

For authentic and delightful food that fills the void of an Italian nonna in your life, a visit to Italian restaurant Eccolo in Hillarys needs to top your to-do list. 

We’ve all heard of New Year’s resolutions and to be honest, we’ve probably all failed them at some point in our lives because well, often they can be a little on the unrealistic side. It’s time to ditch the resolutions and make a commitment to developing a few, easy habits in 2018 that can improve your life but are so simple to incorporate, you’re bound to succeed!

Now it’s not just a double tap on that selfie from 10 months ago to terrify us.

He’s only freaking hilarious.

If you thought your calendars were already full with Fringe shows, you’d better think again. We’ve lined up a bunch of things for you to do this week, including shaking and swinging through a swing dance class, hogging cheap pizza and a wine-fuelled art session—you’d better make some extra room in your iCal.

So how do you invest in Bitcoin?

If you’re all about living the high life, Marrakech is the place for you.

Purveyors of soaps, bath bombs, and that sleepy-time lotion that became a viral sensation, Lush are in the business of pretty things that smell nice. In keeping with that mission statement, Lush are also master perfumers and have just released a slew of new fragrances. 

Cocktail? Yes please! Dessert? Always.

It’s February already and we all know what that means: summer is almost over. 

It’s likely that when you head down south for a getaway the last thing on your mind is getting sweaty – unless it’s while tanning on one of epic surf beaches or cruising around on a cellar-door crawl that is. But our very own adventure playground is home to a growing number of incredible workout spots that are well worth checking out. So, when you’re not hitting the surf, hiking the coastal tracks or taste tasting some vino, here’s your guide of where to workout down south. 

Whether we’re ordering some exotic food, mingling with tourists, or if just want to order a coffee while in Europe, branching out from English has muchos beneficios.

Is there anything better than a fresh sausage roll? For breakfast, for lunch, for dinner, for hangovers—they hit the spot every single time.

Spectacular glaciers, ancient forests, snow-capped mountains and miles of stunning golden beaches—it’s all happening just over the ditch in New Zealand. Explore the enchanted landscapes and make sure to check off these top 20 nature encounters.

We’re getting what we want, what we really really want.

Oh how we love sleep. We would even go so far as to say there is literally nothing better than a great night’s sleep and nothing quite as terrible as a shitty night’s sleep. Waking up feeling refreshed and well rested is the absolute best way to start the day. Try adding these eight super simple sleep hacks into your bedtime routine and prepare to slay the day!

From open-air cinemas and sunset hawkers, to sports games of historic proportions, dance parties and music festivals, there’s so much to do in Perth this weekend that it’s slightly overwhelming. Get your yet-to-be-used diaries out and start locking in some pals: here are 20 amazing things to do in Perth this weekend!

This weekend, in honour of Valentine's Day, the guys down at Cat Haven are putting on a Kitten Kissing Love Shack from 12pm until 2pm on Saturday.

Sometimes it can be hard to transform three litres of Coolabah Crisp Dry White into something that doesn’t taste like it could remove stubborn mould from bathroom grout. Unfortunately, if you’ve spent all your money on Falls tickets and parking fines like the rest of us, then you don’t really have a choice when it comes to wetting your whistle. You can, however, choose to make it taste less like bathroom cleaner.

It’s mean, it’s green and it’s popping up in dishes all over Perth. This bright South East Asian ingredient will give your fave foods a sweet twist. For the uninitiated—pandan comes from a tropical plant found in South East Asia and creates a bright green colour that looks straight out of Wonka’s factory. There’s good reason this fun food is known as the Asian vanilla – it’s delicious.

Move over turmeric, matcha and beetroot, there’s a new kid on the coffee alternative block and it's going by the name of the Mermaid Latte.

​We’re currently knee deep in awards seasons, but while everyone’s going mental for the latest film to hit the big screen, there’s plenty to watch on the small screen from the comfort of your couch as well. And the best part is, nobody is judging your snack choices at home.

Luxe doesn’t even begin to describe this one.

Would we really make this up?

Nestled into the leafy and local George Street in East Freo, walking into Ari & Esmay feels like arriving home—that is, if home came complete with an expert pastry chef and breakfast fare on tap.

As far as we’re concerned, wine, food and air are all that’s needed to live a good life. Okay, maybe water too if we’re being real. And this year, you will be living life exceptionally well if you get your butt along to these two epic wine and food events that are popping up in our beautiful city.

2018 is set to be a big year for Perth burger fans. We've already had Short Order Burger Co set up shop in the city, then we had In-N-Out pop up for a day, and now we're getting Melbourne's cult burger joint Huxtaburger in Perth this year!

As Ghandi once said, Friday knockoffs are the window to the soul. It’s the perfect opportunity to size up a potential date or m8, because you can tell a lot about a person from what bev they choose to wrap their lips around in the warmer months. Something flat? Something bubbly? Something brewed? Something aged? Are they living at home? Do they have a successful career? Would they be comfortable sharing a bowl of beer battered chips? Have they done a murder? We can answer all of these important questions and more.

 On a secret beach, no less. 

The video. Watch. The Video.

Let me guess, your mouth began to water the minute you read the headline? Yep, that’s what Nutella does to all of us. There’s something really special about this hazelnutty, chocolatey goop which we all go crazy for. And apparently you can do more with Nutella than eat it directly from the jar (news to me).

We're five days into February already? While you’re busy trying to figure out how to slow down time, we’ve lined up some pretty cool stuff for you to this week to help you cheer up in the meantime.

Coriander haters are a privileged bunch.

We’re all about following relatable, positive and uplifting sources of fitness and healthy living.

Everyone loves Connections, and everyone loves a pop-up bar, so we're willing to bet you're all going to flipping adore Joan, the brand spankin' new pop up bar out the back of Connections.

Yes, you read right Perth—a bingo rave night is coming.

Here we go, guys. The Urban List Culture Edit, otherwise known as Thinga That Make You Go Hmmm. Art openings, exhibitions, cutting-edge theatre from around the world—if it’s creative and awesome, we’ll be covering it here. Take notes if you want to be super obnoxious at your next dinner party.

We’re not so sure we agree with Madeline when she declared, “we love our bread, we love our butter, but most of all we love each other”. As a little French girl, surely her access to the world’s greatest dough came pretty easily and trumped her boarding school friends but whatever!

Bivouac is back with Bivcha is for three Sunday sessions on 4 & 18 February and 4 March. 

Weddings by Kate, is hosting a cost-effective ‘Big Gay Pop Up Wedding’  at the Riverbrook Restaurant in the Upper Reach Winery on Friday, 27 April.

Valentine’s Day is a rough time for everyone. Let’s put it this way: we’re more Ralph Wiggum’s heartbroken self and less Kim Kardashian with her wall of flowers. Because some people have a few more problems than being salty at their desk on February 14 as their co-workers get very, very large bunches of flowers delivered, we thought we’d compile a list of 12 deliciously game-changing Valenentine’s Day date spots with a difference.

We’re back to two day weekends (for a few weeks anyway) but we’ve got some bangin’ events to kick off February. We’re talking chilli festivals, beer clubs, national pet adoption days and more.

Confession: we’re still not over the fact that Game of Thrones will not be returning to our screens in 2018 (you cried too, right?). While others have been filling the void with the Graces and Frankies of the world, others—read: me—have been hanging out in sketchy GoT internet group chats and scouring Facebook pages (if none of you are following Game Of Laughs I suggest you do so, pronto) waiting, sort of patiently, for a teaser to drop. Something. Anything.

Kind of like the little sister of January, Feb often gets a bad wrap. You’re back at work, it’s the last month of summer, and reality is setting in. But alas, do not despair. We Perthites have absolutely zero to complain about in February - in fact, it could be fair to say it’s the single best month to live in this glorious city.

We hate to break it to you, but it’s almost half way through the year already, and we don’t know about you, but we’re seriously behind on our travel goals for 2018. That’s why we’ve put together this list of under the radar (yet epic) destinations you need to tick off before the year is out.

Korean food is trending hard in Perth right now and we're pretty happy about it. With the clean flavours and healthy crunch of Japanese, China’s heat and zing, plus some of the best fried chicken you’ll find outside the States, we don't know why Korean eateries haven't taken over the whole of Perth yet. But don't worry, they're on their way!

They say truth is stranger than fiction, but those people probably never watched Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. Nonetheless, there are a stack of excellent docos around right now. Maybe it’s the whole true crime trend, or the fact the world is slowly melting, but people seem to care more about real stuff now. That’ probably a good thing.   

#27 They remove cheese from their burgers.

If you’re like me and completely fascinated by things you have no scientific or technical understanding of, then you’ll be absolutely psyched for this cool space phenomenon that’s about to occur unofficially known as the ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’. If you haven’t heard about it by now, well, to be honest you’ve come to the wrong place for the proper run down on what the heck is actually happening.

It’s that time of the month again: new films are on the way for your viewing pleasure! There’s romance, adventure, horror, comedy and tragedy heading soon to a theatre near you.

It feels like we’ve been banging on about the-magical-bar-that-connected-the-CBD-and-Northbridge-for-the-first-time-in-100-years ever since it opened late last year, and maybe that’s because we have been. But to tell you the truth, we’re not going to stop for a while yet, because we’re a bit obsessed with new Perth pub Market Grounds.

Even if you're a morning person, you probably don't take the time to enjoy a sunrise over Perth enough—it's hard to get out of bed in the dark, we get it. But as the sky turns a crisp orange or beautiful soft pink, it's pretty special and totally worth setting the alarm for, even if it's just once this year.

Will it be money? Love? Will you score an UberEATS discount code? We've got all the big answers this week, guys.  

Even though us reading enthusiasts will often agree how good the movie was whilst secretly agreeing with ourselves that the book was better, we could not be excited.

Put down that damn Jodi Picoult novel because we’ve dug up the best Aussie true crime books on the market just in time for Christmas, and Jodi’s latest heartbreaking courtroom drama is going to have to wait. Hours of bookshop research have told us that Australia is home to some pretty insane, real-life murder mysteries, and paired with a hot cup of tea and a few choccie bikkies, they make for a delicious night in this festive season.

We know you guys love a cheeky tipple.

The capital of Chile boasts some of the best food, wine and art you’ll come across. So pack your bags for 48 hours in Santiago.

One word; Glossier. The beauty world is abuzz with the latest product release from this cult beauty brand right now (I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dove down the beauty IG story hole and ended up on Glossier’s webby, filling up the shopping bag). RIP savings—sigh.

Australia might be best known as the land of diverse natural beauty and the most relaxed populace south of the equator, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know how to let loose in our spare time. 

A bouquet of flowers is good, and a bouquet of doughnuts is even better, but a bouquet of pies? Genius. This Valentine's Day, the crew at Golden Bakery will be whipping up pie bouquets and if you've got a BF who has ever sent you even one bunch of flowers, it's basically your duty to send him this. And TBH, most girls I know would probably be pretty dang happy with this so everyone, take note.

Margaret River Dairy Company is calling all cheese lovers for its attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest cheese tasting event on Sunday 25 February. All participants will be given three of their most popular cheeses for the tasting, including brie, original club cheddar, and original farmhouse, and tasting all three is mandatory, so make sure you brie-ng your empty stomachs.

Let’s not beat around the bush here, Australia is the best gosh darn country in the world. We’ve got the beaches and the people, but most importantly, we’ve got the food. Weird and wonderful, sometimes strange but always delicious, Australia Day is the perfect time of year to indulge in all of the fare that makes ‘Straya what it is. But rather then just a plain old lamington or snag in bread, we’ve found the most pimped out classics for you to feast upon this Oz Day. Pro tip: make sure you’re hungry. 

It’s safe to say we’ve all fallen victim to false claims and perfect skin promises in the beauty world. From jade rollers and heated eyelash curlers to painful pore removing face masks and lip plumpers, there are a lot of doozies out there.

Ever wake up in the morning and think you've not been eating enough carbs in lockdown?

First of all, how is it almost the end of January? On second thoughts, we don’t really care because we’re just hanging out for the Australia Day long weekend! If you’re that unorganized person who still hasn’t got their plans sorted for the weekend, stress no more, we’ve got you covered.

The interweb’s been buzzing as the stars align this week to bring us a very special series of moon-related cosmic treats. In fact, there are three very rare and important things you need to know about the full moon on January 31:

For the win(nies)—too far?

You need someone to pull you out of your slump, and who better to join you on the rack then your partner?

Buckle up for the next season of The Bachelor.

Everyone needs a holiday—fact. If you’re anything like us, you’ve got countless Instagram and Facebook posts saved in preparation for when you decide to take the plunge and finally use your annual leave. And, if you’re even more like us most of these dream destinations are probably a $50 million flight away. Okay, they’re probably not that much, but, point being the searching is probably all in vain because we’ve got a seriously #goals destination that’s reeaalll close and is a serious stunner.

The stars must be over their grudge from last week and are offering up a ton of opportunities to us peasants. Here's what's in store for you this week. 

Get ready to ‘zig-a-zig-ah’, people. Moonlight Cinemas has just announced possibly the greatest sing-a-long of all time.

If you’re anything like us, you are dying for the Fringe season to kick off later this month. Thankfully, the gals from new Perth burlesque show Beautiful Chaos are storming onto the stage at Air Nightclub this weekend to keep you entertained for the time being.

There’s a lot that we love about our city, but when you can get runway shows, night markets, world-travelling theatre productions, international artists and even a kiteboarding competition all in one week—well we gotta say, we couldn't think of anywhere better to live! You’re spoilt for choice this week Perthlings.

As we wave goodbye to another year in television, we look ahead to 2018 and all the Sundays we’ll spend in bed on Netflix, eating packets of Clinkers with the curtains drawn. Some of the most notable revivals of 2017 were Will & Grace, Prison Break, Twin Peaks and That’s So Raven (look it up, that shit happened), and in 2018 we welcome some even juicier revivals on our screens.

We all know the fashion world goes crazy for that quintessential French girl look.

Blanche Bar in Karratha just launched The Flightless Bird,—an ingenious combination of tequila, triple sec, lime, chilli salt and of course, Emu Export.

Planning a weekend away? What about a weekend away filled with WA's best cheeses, fruits, freshly baked breads and wine, oh you can't forget the wine. But don't worry, we're not just trying to fill your tummies, the events come with plenty of entertainment and some great opportunities to get out on the dance floor and work off those delicious slow-cooked beef rolls and craft WA beers.

Get out from under your blanket of pizza, log out of Netflix, dig out your expensive-but-hardly-worn-sweats and get riding towards toned limbs and flat abs. If you aren’t inspired enough to read on, keep in mind that even your dog is judging you for melting into the couch every weekend.

It’s the home décor trend that is showing no signs of slowing down, but is your #crazyplantlady obsession putting your most loved furry friends at risk? Whilst indoor plants are a plus for air purification, raising the energetic vibes of your home and interior style cred, many can be toxic for four footed family members. To avoid an emergency visit to the vet, read on and get your green thumb ready with our list of the indoor plants that won’t harm your pets…

Plants For Friends is a brand new plant delivery service in Perth, which offers a range of simple but beautiful potted plants for a reasonable price.

After a rough start to the week (has it ever rained that much in Perth before?) things are looking up for the weekend. We’ve got the return of Noodle Palace, a gin master class, twilight markets, séance’s and more.

Hoorah! Essential Oils are fast becoming more popular than Kylie Jenner’s lips. We've broken down everythang you'll ever need to NOES about them.  

Just in time for Australia Day.

Want to know what'sup Perth? You can now go stand up paddleboarding at night time thanks to the legends at WestSups. The first company in Australia offering night SUP tours—Perth wins again—these guys have boards that are completely lit up with LED lights so that you can take your next #PerthSunset to a whole new level.

Boston might just be one of the prettiest cities we’ve ever set foot in. The leafy green streets of this US town are the perfect place to wind down after a hectic few days in New York City.

Everyone set to compete (we mean, look for love) this season. 

After spending Christmas waxing lyrical about “new year new me” while stuffing our faces with Lindt ball after Lindt ball, January offered a whole of promise. But, much like our brand new active wear (purchased for the promised “new me”), our aspirations of having a killer rig by “this time next year” are already taking a hit.

Starting your day with a G&T used to be the sign of a troubled drama queen living beyond her means, but now it means exactly the same thing except after she’s run out of ice cubes. London's famed Fortnum & Mason, a spendthrift’s haven of tchotchkes, picnic baskets and artisanal chocolates, have released their own range of gin and tonic teabags for the man or woman who has (quite literally) everything.

Holy mother of all things that are good in the world guys. In-N-Out Burgers is popping up in Perth right now and if you're not already there you might be too late.

And Tim Tam doughies too.

Need a good night’s sleep in 2018? Read this first.

There really is no better time to enjoy everything Perth has to offer than during Fringe, when our sunny Perth days turn into beautiful, balmy nights spent being wowed by entertainers from around the globe. Fringe World is back in 2018 to bring us one blissful month of buzzing bars and pop-up venues, dazzling shows, flowing drinks and good old belly laughs.

Australia. The melting pot of cultures. The good news is that it means we have options a plenty when it comes to dining out. The sometimes tricky news is that we all have differing dietary backgrounds and beliefs. But fret not, because we have found some of the best eateries in Perth offering either full or partial halal menus. 

If you’re anything like us you’ve no doubt worked your way through every true crime podcast there is by now, and you’re on an endless search to fill the void left by Serial, Shit Town, and Dirty John.

Under his eye season two of the The Handmaid’s Tale is coming.

Whether you choose to believe it or not, the stars are mad. Real mad. They’ve taken a leaf out of your lazy book and decided to play dirty this week. While the bad news rolls in, you should start praying.

As fun as it is settling right back into work *cough cough* we all need a bit of a mid-week escape every now and then. Whether you’re looking to improve your dance moves, enjoy a culinary cheese journey or have a boogie you can unwind any day of the week.

Let's make this spin around the sun the most insightful yet. 

Exercise ain’t that bad when the sun is shining.

If Mexico is high on your bucket list, then Tulum should be a non-negotiable stop on your Mexican meanderings.

Australian cities have copped their fair share of big ol’ storms in the past couple of months, from the dumping of rain in Victoria in late November, to the superstorm that Sydney didn’t actually cop this week—weather just keeps getting crazier and crazier.

Gone are the days of waiting week after week seeing shows unfold at a snail's pace. Nowadays, it's love at first sight, and we just can’t get enough of our latest Netflix obsession. 

Occasionally, even the most sophisticated, matured, ripe beings among us require a break from literature, fine red wine and electrifying rounds of chess.

Welcome to 2018. We bet you're wondering why the hell you're sitting at your desk right now, as your other (some might say, smarter) colleagues took an extra week to lounge around eating the last of the leftovers, or to swan off overseas to top up their tan. We feel you. The real world has rolled back around—and it feels remarkably like work in 2017...

Get Chunky is setting up another shop in Mount Lawley ) with a grand opening on Saturday 20 January, and to celebrate their sweet success, the first 100 customers get free cookies.

So you can immerse yourself into the #Wellness and #Fitspo world.

While we struggle through this complete lull in reality TV, we’ve been buoyed by the news today that there’s about to be a tell-all Bachelor book hit the market—and it’s been penned by the most recent Bachelor villain.

We’re talking beer festivals, rooftop foam parties, Caribbean carnivals and Rocky Horror.

Crack open your diary and make room for one of these epic trips in 2018

Enough is enough. Our house deposits have been sucked down the gurgler for too many years, so it’s time to step up and take control of the brekkie market or be forced to kiss your future walk-in wardrobe goodbye. We’ve spent some perilous evenings over the last few weeks taste testing numerous hollandaise sauces and poached egg to bring you the crème de la crème of eggs benny recipes.

Start wiping those tears with your Woolies receipts, this is how the other half travel.

Alcoholic popsicles, POPS are finally available in Perth.

Calling all kidults! Your dreams are about to come true thanks to the lego-ends at Legobar. 

On behalf of these legends; you’re welcome

You wouldn't want to be caught rocking 2017 trends, now would you?

Kicking off the awards season for 2018 is the 75th Golden Globe Awards. Amid the anticipation of the winners and losers, the designers, and the beauty trends, all eyes at this year’s ceremony will be (predictably) fixed on the red-carpet fashion—but for one notable difference.

Baaaiiii social life!

Hopefully there's still avo involved

Summerset Arts Festival is back, baby! And this year, it’s even better than before, jam-packed with 19 days of entertainment that you can enjoy in the summer sunshine and on balmy evenings with your besties.

There’s so many reasons to take to the skies and go exploring this year.

Live your best Aussie life and take a restaurant roadtrip in 2018.

As new brands emerge that rival fast fashion on all fronts, the excuses for shopping unethically are rapidly dwindling. 

Eamon Donnelly has spent the last 10 years travelling around Australia taking photos of milk bars. Why? Because they’re there. Or at least, they used to be there.

A new year, a new chance for us to dish out some highly accurate predictions about your life. That’s right, folks, we’ve sussed out your horoscope for 2018. Not going to lie, some of you have it better than others, but all-in-all, it’s set to be a cracker of a year. 

Well, well, well. 2017, has ditched us. Where did the year go?! As 2018 graces us with its presence, we’ve got a whopping 365 days to fill with whatever we choose (apart from the compulsory job, study, family, friend and general life commitments, of course) and what better way to get started than with sussing out a new hobby or two.

Back in the days when pickling was new, the purpose of embalming vegetables was to circumvent the seasons and make the harvest last the winter. Clever right? What clever little humans we are. So clever that we invented the fridge! So, my question is this: How, in the age of domestic refrigeration, are we still pickling things??? 

Summer is saved. 

New Years Eve, the countdown to disappointment.

If you've not yet gotten into podcasts (seriously, what have you been doing?), this holiday season is the perfect opportunity to come over to the enlightened side. Way less effort than reading a book (read: trashy mag) or watching Netflix (because series binging requires a surprising amount of effort), podcasts also have the added benefit of being insanely entertaining and often educational at the same time—so it's wins all round.

​I heard about Henry Summer opening in Northbridge back in October and was quite literally counting down the days until it opened. Being this excited for a bar or restaurant to open can be pretty risky—what if it doesn’t live up to expectations?!—but when Clint Nolan is the man behind the bar I tend to keep the faith, and, spoiler alert: he didn’t let me down.

Because a trip across the ditch might be exactly what you need. 

Merry binge-list ya filthy animals.

Christmas means pork crackling, and lots of it.

Let me start by congratulating Christmas on the most successful advertising campaign of all time. Inducing an entire nation to eat fruitcake and sing songs about snow while in the grip of summer has got to be the most effective use of dupery in the history of hoodwinking, so well done Saint Nick.

Oh what a year it has been Perthlings. Trump was sworn in, Prince Harry was officially taken off the market and Australia FINALLY passed the same sex marriage laws. But what happened in good ol' Perth? Quite a lot really.

Here are the 100 best Christmas carols of our time, a.k.a the best Spotify playlist you’ll make in this lifetime.

Oh what a year it has been for the Perth restaurant scene! From pizza and pasta to Mexican and Mod Oz, there are a few spots you should have ticked off your list this year.

Get excited Perth peeps, this summer is gearing up to be the busiest one yet!

Keen to retreat and revitalize?

OMG guys the end is near. Most of us only have a couple of days of work left (soz to everyone who works in retail) and this weekend, we all deserve to blow off a bit of steam before sitting down to Christmas lunch with the fam on Monday. Weather you plan on welcoming Christmas with a raging hangover or would prefer to hit up some festive movies or carols, we've found somthing for you.

Last week we told you that Furbaby had started brewing their own dog beer and you guys lapped that sh*t up, but little did we know, we already had dog beer in Perth! 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while you’re out enjoying the festivities and saying awkward things to your boss at the Christmas party, your best friend is at home waiting for you, hoping that you’ll be home soon.

All hail Uber Eats.

Twinkle Twinkle little star, point me to the nearest bar. To make your life much easier, and boozier, we’ve been keeping tabs on all the new joints that sprouted up this year and have been giving serious competition to our regular Friday night hit-up list. The bar scene in Perth is certainly growing and thriving, and these new additions are only adding more options for that end of the year month week bar hop with your squad.

If Tiny's and Mary Street Bakery are anything to go by, Perth's newest South American influenced restaurant and bar is going to be a hit. 

Don’t you just love this time of year—when clothes wearing is at a minimum and afternoon drinking in the sun is at a maximum?!

Is nothing sacred?

Guess what, Perth? 2018 is approaching whether you like it or not. And while that’s a little (or a lot) scary, this year City of Perth is serving up a whole lot of fun things to do to take your mind off things.

It’s been a great year for the gin drinker, what with science confirming that we’re sexy as hell, and the fact that as of right now pink gin just became a thing. 2017, just when we thought you were a write off you pulled through, thanks!

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that coffee is the most important drink in the universe, so it's lucky that there was no shortage of cafes opening in Perth this year. From Mexican breakfasts to Korean brunches, we've hunted down the best new Perth cafes of 2017, and we've thrown in a cookie shop and an ice cream joint for good measure!

Here are 5 awesome things to do in Perth this week.

Gin lovers, you’re going to loose your mind. Gin flavoured cheese in officially a thing, you may proceed to freak the heck out. 

Perth has delivered the goods yet again (let’s be honest, when do we ever not?!) 

We’ve rounded up the best things to do on a Sunday that are worth getting off the couch for!

Perthlings, listen up! It's not every day that doughnut legends Top Dup team up with Perth's greatest cookies, Get Chunky, but it's happening this weekend! But don't worry, if you're keen to withhold from temptation until a little closer to Christmas, they've got a crazy delicious collaboration with The Honeycake next weekend!