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The most tense dumping yet.

Is all that Netflix binging making your brain go numb? Feel like everything you’re watching is pure trash? (We're looking at you, Love Island). Well, we've got the fix And it doesn’t involve going outside (it’s much too cold). It involves switching your reality show garbage for some sweet documentaries.

Yeah, they got you (all of you).

You won’t even need binoculars to spot it.

We’ve officially clocked our last lap of the loony speedway and the end of this erotic nightmare is well and truly in sight.

As per, we’ve been waving our magic wands and rubbing crystal balls the size of our heads to give you your *accurate* weekly predictions. We see a lot of you are looking for love…. Uh oh. Buckle in and good luck.

Dinner. Sounds pretty good right?  

Grant proposed! Kind of.

Surely gin without alcohol is like Kanye without the Kim.

A list of four conferences across Australia and New Zealand to help you up your career game.

Ever wanted to ride a Lego Harley? Now you can.

It's not too late to book that spontaneous trip to Europe.

Jeans. We all buy them, wear them, and hell, some of us even stick them in freezers.

This is not a drill.

It’s actually happening guys. While real life Mario Kart has already confirmed it will hit up our southern sisters Sydney and Melbourne this winter, we were sure it would be another case of our beautiful capital getting snubbed. HOWEVER, we now know they were just saving the best til last!

If there’s anything that can boost our gloomy winter moods, it’s a giant 6-metre pit filled with 50,000 white balls. Coincidentally, that’s exactly what’s coming to Yagan Square this July thanks to Perth’s Winter Fest. What are the odds?

Bomb news: tickets go on sale SOON

Here are 33 thoughts we had during last night’s episode of Love Island.

Whatever the weather, it’s perfect for hummus. Hummus is God’s gift to man. Fortunately, a good one is bloody easy to make, and we’ve tracked down the best way to do it. Here’s how to make a legit good hummus at home.

More than just a fallback for rainy days, Australia's art galleries are a majestic lot as gorgeous as the art inside ‘em

Team Timbuktu is a line of activewear, leggings and crops, and raincoats, all made from recycled single-use plastic bottles, discarded fishing nets and other ocean nasties.

We already know you’re slippin’ up.

Word on the street is this sh*tshow’s only got a good week and a half of life left in it, so if there’s ever been a time to hold your breath, close your eyes and power through, it’s now.

Boy howdy, Americans really know how to enjoy cereal. It’s kind of like cartoon food – insanely sweet, garishly colourful and mostly fake. But it’s FUN! While us Aussies are over here eating Weet-Bix and Sultana Bran like a bunch of nerds, Americans are crunching into Reese’s Puffs – a cereal version of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup chocolates. You’re offering me actual lollies for breakfast? Aw yeah, pass the milk!

If there is such a thing as a skin whisperer, Kim Tran is it.

Another month which means another line-up of movies that we need to get on to ASAP! 

Anyone that's been following us here at The Urban List for a while probably knows we've been just a little bit obsessed with Tiger Bao since it opened in Northbridge last year. So it's with a heavy heart (and a stomach full of bao) that we're telling you the shutters on their stall at the Shanghai Markets will be rolled down for the very last time this Saturday 30 June—meaning you'll want to head in for a feed or five this week.

Jaxon's constant battle to claw out of the friend zone continues.

Sugar Republic is the latest, greatest interactive candy museum you never knew you needed in your life.

While there’s no quick fix to turning your life into a Disney movie, there’s something to be said for a good self-help book. Whether you’re struggling with money, motivation, relationships or just keeping your room tidy, here are some of our favourite books to help instantly make your life better: 

Only like three of which are NSFW.

Remember when AQWA held an under the sea beer tasting and you guys lost your collective sh*t? Well, that was cool and all, but now they're doing a progressive spirits tasting, and we reckon this is even better, because gin > beer.

ICYMI, Instagram just released a new app in what is the latest step in their ongoing campaign for complete digital world domination. 

Bye kween!

Because somtimes we all need a little help justifying our life decisions

After years of having to fly to Sydney or Bali (or even further) to get our Deus fix, we were pretty gosh darn excited to hear they'd be opening a flagship store in Perth, but after finding out where they'll be opening we are even more excited!

Sensitive skin sucks. Nothing’s worse than having a night on the town wearing a bomb make up look, only to wake up the next day with an itchy, rashy face. A lot of makeup on the shelves today make it seem like they’re going to your best option – they all read ‘hypoallergenic’ or ‘dermatologist tested’. 

Millennials, rejoice! For too long your hard-earned cash has been spent on avocado toast. Lucky for you, we’ve found something new to splurge on­—avocado toast chocolate.

We might actually have to vote to save Cass...

You didn’t ask for it, but here it is. The newest phase in the evolution of the bum bag: the belt bag.

Sex yoga happens. Yes, really.

These are the best day trips to take on your next London holiday.

There is no better feeling than being overcome by inspiration, motivation and some serious design feels to get your home looking like a spread in Vogue (okay okay, budget Vogue).

Alright, we hope everyone has been practising their deep thinking and downward dogging, because it’s that time of the year again – International Yoga Day.

Hopeless Ramen-tic’s listen up. The Japanese staple of ramen reigns supreme in Toyko. 

Truffles are often touted as the most expensive ingredient in the world. The “black diamonds” of the earth retail for about $3,000 bucks a kilo. Avo’s are going for about $10 a kilo at the big supermarkets, so truffles must be prettay, prettay, prettay special.

Cass just blew this thing WIDE OPEN.

Japan is one of our favourite places on earth. Fact. So, when we found out there’s a festival going down that has the potential to snatch the crown from our festival right off Coachella. If you’ve been to Japan before, chances are you done all of the usual tourist offenders, so use this occasion as the perfect excuse to discover Gion, a tiny pocket of history just outside Kyoto.

Alright team, we’re about to change your life. Ready? Here goes: tofu is really freakin’ delicious, even if you’re not vegetarian. It turns out tofu isn’t just a sad excuse for protein that that vegans have to eat so they don’t waste away.  Given we’re super into this healthy white cloud from the East, we felt it was about time to fill you in on who’s plating up the best tofu dishes in Perth. You’re welcome!

Nothing is so exhilarating than the sight of an Aussie abroad. Our windswept charm and zinc stripes continue to seduce the planet with every utterance of ‘How’s it gaarn?’ and our playful antics have cemented our position as the cheeky funsters of the globe.

Paris is potentially the tourist capital of the world. It can be hard to truly immerse yourself in the city when everywhere you look someone is bumping into you with their selfie stick or shouting awful French at a local as they struggle to find the nearest Maccas—not exactly the vibe all of the saved snaps of paradise in your Insta feed gave you. But fear not, because we’ve teamed up with experts on all things Parisian, L’OR Espresso, to bring you five things you didn’t know you could do in Paris. 

See it’s because of sh*t like this that we’ll never stick to a diet. The world keeps throwing all-you-can-eat crispy fried chicken wings in our face. What are we meant to do? We’re not made of stone...

The best bit? All our tax tips are legit.

You know it’s gonna be a good week when news like this drops on Monday. To celebrate their schmancy redevelopment, the guys at the new-look QV1 Plaza are installing a special ATM that’ll be dispensing sweet treats.

So far there’s been about as much romance as there’s been clothing with sleeves, and we’re about as close to witnessing true love as we are to seeing Grant solve the gender pay gap.

Rainbow Beach has three neighbours: Fraser Island, Cooloola National Park, and the Pacific Ocean. There’s an excellent chance you’ve never heard of it before.

Being sick isn’t fun. But it can be more enjoyable with a shot glass of cough syrup. Cough syrup has a boldness and depth of flavour which is underappreciated. The taste can vary depending on region, botanicals and general mood of the artisan distiller who made it.

Someone slept in jeans and we are shook!

Thinking small? Here’s just a few tiny houses we love, that you will desperately want to live in.

It’s already mid-year people. We know, we know—it feels like only yesterday we set our out of offices for the Christmas break and now it’s EOFY, and we’re officially ready for a holiday. Chances are you are too, so if you can relate to any of the below, we suggest booking a holiday, stat.

The melanomas are growing, the romance is dying and the respect for each other as anything more than incubating fetus vessels was never even there to begin with.

When it comes to eyelashes, we want them big and we want them fat—minus the clumping and the flaking. We want to get the lushest lashes possible: the most volume, the most curl, most definitely high def.

No travel bucket list would be complete without an appearance from the USA. And—newsflash—there’s so much more to America than New York. 

Baiii Bintang.

From rustic barns and hashtags to coloured wedding dresses and sneakers for the bridal party, millennial weddings are a thing of complete cringe-worthy beauty. Millennials are copping a fair bit of criticism for their increasingly digital, Instagram-friendly weddings - if disconcerting parental stares aren’t enough, there’s the media chorus singing ‘millennials are ruining weddings’ in unison. But while millennial weddings are increasingly digital, they are also becoming more and more personal and unique, with less tradition, less formality, and more fun.

Winter has hit, so building a giant wall and camping inside for the next three months with a dragon (or two?) sounds awfully appealing.

All of a sudden, it’s morning and Justin’s warning everyone of Schnauzer-sized butterflies attacking hot people in the backyard.

Screw three-tiered matcha cruffins, it’s time to get back to basics. One timeless dessert that never fails to get the thumbs up from the neighbours/friends/in-laws/mum/yourself is the good old choccie mousse. This bad boy has breathed life back into countless awkward dinner parties, revived dull family lunches and re-ignited numerous year nine cooking classes. And we’ve formulated the most delicious recipe possible. And the best news? It’s ready in minutes, not hours, so you can satisfy that calorie craving right here, right now. You’re welcome.

Our kind of bottle-o.

Wine for social good. 

Game of Thrones was always destined to have a finite number of episodes, so any fans desperate to stave off the inevitable withdrawals from the harrowing bloodbath will be thrilled to hear that HBO has put the green light on a prequel to the most brutal goddamn sage that ever hit the mainstream.

Your favourite daily sixty-minute dose of unadulterated swimwear modelling is here to suck a few more years of pre-tertiary education out of your brain hole.

If you’ve been looking for the ultimate winter getaway, we’ve found the answer and the best part is that’s it’s only two weeks away. Manjimup’s Truffle Kerfuffle (running 23 – 24 June), now in its eighth year, is a weekend-long festival celebrating one of the world’s most luxurious ingredients: the black truffle. Set at the historic Fonty’s Pool but spanning the region’s incredible forests and waterways, the program is packed full of so many tantalising events that you’ll struggle to decide what to book!

When you picture white sand beaches, Peri Peri chicken and diving with sea turtles you probably don’t think of Africa. But Mozambique, a tropical paradise on the east coast, just beneath Tanzania, has all that and more. There’s nothing like going somewhere that isn’t already swamped with tourists and Starbucks coffee shops, so ditch those plans for Phuket and listen up.

Keto’s a pretty hot topic at the moment with old Paleo Pete and the whole ‘The Magic Pill’ documentary causing a stir.

It’s official! Kensington Palace has just announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make their first visit to Australia later this year.

As it happens, low budget and loosely moraled reality TV don’t stop for no queen—not even on her 92nd birthday. And, on this particular weekend we’re nose diving straight into a cesspool of side boob, stray cats and slow-motion bikini shots just to shake things up a bit. Because this (spoiler) is Love Island, not Inception.

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Disney’s Aladdin The Musical is coming to Perth in July and it’s high time you round up your sisters, cousins and primary school besties to lock in a girls’ night out. While you’re at it, maybe lock in a pre-date date to re-watch the movie and make sure you’re up to speed with all the songs so you can sing along.

While we’ll always have a place in our hearts for Pinterest, sometimes it’s nice to find inspiration outside of its DIY-heavy confines…agree? Fabulous, let’s move on!

Shape, change and challenge your everyday life.

A modern take on the classic Hawaiian vacay, The Modern is a sanctuary just off the tourist strip.

Down in this beautiful pocket of the world we’re blessed with some of the most incredible beaches and marine life, but it’s on us all do our bit to ensure the next gen can enjoy and appreciate that big, beautiful blue and its inhabitants.

Somehow we’ve made it to the end of another week in the land of sweet ‘tapitatopos’ with ~most~ of our brain cells intact. While the fellas are filling the empty hole that topless bathroom Instagrams left behind with weight lifting and audibly giving ‘the chicks’ looks-based rankings, the girls are busily crimping their hair for an important day of floating in the pool and ‘learning yoga’ from Elias.

Get excited, World Gin Day is back this Saturday 9 June to celebrate all things, well, gin... duh.

Everybody loves free stuff. Even rich people love free stuff. There is something so incredibly sweet about free experiences - ironically, we tend to savour and value them even more than ones we pay for. And in Perth, we’re actually pretty lucky to have a lot of them.

​We’re back, you gluttonous culture vultures. Ready to tear into another month of art, theatre, dance and nude bike rides (we’ll explain below). There’s actually a lot going on in June. Melbourne’s kicking off its huge NYC Festival, Sydney’s still rocking Vivid, and Auckland is celebrating something called Winetopia. The mind boggles.

Perthlings rejoice. Mount Lawley has got a brand new cafe and it's pretty gosh darn special if you ask us.

East Perth is having a moment, and just quietly, we think it's going to be THE place to be this winter. You've got Sayers Little Brother for breakfast, the pop up cinema to warm up in the chilly evenings, and now you've got somewhere to warm up with a craft brew or two in the afternoons. Welcome, Bright Tank Brewing Co.

Welcome to another day in the life of what is ultimately a dozen amateur weightlifters sharing an Airbnb in Mallorca. So far this week we’ve been joined by Franswahz, whose parents found a Lonely Planet France edition in Kmart during their third trimester, and half a dozen stray cats who are collectively stealing the heart and attention of the island’s most sort after fourteen year old—Elias.

Travelling with kids is never easy.

Here at The Urban List we hand on heart believe dogs are life, so when we found out WA was getting its first indoor sports academy for dogs our invisible tails were wagging in delight. 

Perth, there's a lot going on right now in case you hadn't noticed. Hibernian Place is obviously going strong with it's latest eatery opening today, East Perth recently got a new cafe and a boutique pop up cinema for winter, and even the west end of the city is going nuts with The Melbourne redevelopment and new bar Tiny's across the road. So just as we started to forget what was going on in Northbridge, a late night restaurant and bar opens and pretty much blows our minds.

What’s inside a lunchbox in 2018? Date and tahini protein balls with activated buckinis? A mason jar full of bircher muesli and low-fat yoghurt? A can of oxygen?

You should be well acquainted with The 5TH by now, their range of watches has been adorning wrists around Australia—and the world—for a while now, and this week they’re launching a whole new range of small leather goods.

It’s the hump day equivalent of the Love Island week, and yes that phrase has a double meaning that’ll make you blow chunks on your plush bathrobe. This week is proving slightly more eventful than the steaming pile of autumnal bikinis that was last week, but in terms of quality viewing, I wouldn’t put it much higher than a Shaun The Sheep marathon.

BRB much streaming to do.

Cue childhood nostalgia.

FYI it’s pronounced ‘fran-swah-z’.

​Gingers have had a lot of hardship in their lives, but this week will see the end of one of our many fought battles. That’s right—ginger emojis are about to drop and we can’t be any. More. Excited. 

Sure you can get bananas, condoms and surgical masks from vending machines in Tokyo, but there’s no need to lower yourself to coffee in a can (well, maybe just once). The truth is, Tokyo ain’t far behind Melbourne in the coffee stakes—finding a three-quarter latte or a good single origin isn’t as hard as you might think. 

If you’re headed south on the Fremantle train line, you might want to do yourself a favour and hop off a stop early. North Fremantle has really come into its own over the past few years, and the small, once quiet Queen Victoria Street strip is now packed with everything from coffee to clothes, beers and brunch.

Some people are gonna reach for the vom emoji at the mere mention of “non-alcoholic gin”. Surely that’s like a meat-free Bolognese, right? Or a Cruise-free Mission Impossible? Well there’s actually a growing movement for non-alcoholic spirits, and gin is leading the charge. After all, you can still get those floral botanicals in there without the booze. And these guys won’t leave you crying on the stairs at 2am throwing shoes at people who love you.

If you’re anything like us, you will have had a trip to Paris on your bucket list for years. And why wouldn’t you? Croissants for breakfast, endless servings of cheese, and a city so pretty you won’t ever get tired of the view. Well, stop that day-dreaming right now and consider this a sign: Bastille Day is fast-approaching and it’s the absolute best time to visit Paris if you want the full French experience.

AKA the night it got (kind of) good. 

These days, all it takes to turn your phone into a bona fide fitness coach is a double tap and swift download from the App store. With the boom of digital fitness, there’s no shortage of fit-tech designed with the sole focus of helping you get active and sweaty. Whether you’re an endurance runner, testing out the waters with your first HIIT session or looking for new ways to get bendy on the mat – you can bet, that there’s a fitness app for that.

We don’t mean to alarm you, but Il Lido has brought back their Dine Italy 20-week series to save winter and it’s already two weeks in.

Getting away with the girls is what life is made of. Whether it’s a road trip complete with ancient iPod sing-alongs and chicken salted chips, an inner-city staycation topped off with cocktail bars, galleries and sleep-ins, or anything in between, a good girl’s weekend can really rejuvenate the soul.

Week one, done and dusted.

Spoiler; no one likes a long-haul flight. Don’t get me wrong, I love the fact no one can contact me for upwards of 12 hours—actual bliss—but the effects of being 30,000 ft in the air has on my skin? Not so much.

Welcome to day four on Nice-Bum-What’s-Ya-Name-I’ll-Snog-Ya-Anyway Island! After another tumultuous sixty minutes of watching a dozen mature adults grapple with the social and environmental injustices of the modern world (flat chests and wind) it’s about fair to say that Australia’s next generation is fully f*cked if these people procreate. If you can, throw a coin in a fountain and say a small prayer for our country today.

Guys, this is not a drill. Milo cocktails actually exist in Perth and you need these in your life right this instant, if not sooner!

You might talk a big ‘gourmet burger’ game, guys. But we know in your heart of hearts you’d sell your Grandma for one more bite of a BigMac. Doesn’t matter how much chipotle aioli and caramelised onion is out there—come 1am you’ll be standing beneath those buzzing florescent lights like some crazed evangelist.

That’s right, sh*t’s about to get real and your arteries about to explode. We’ve tracked down the biggest life expectancy culling beverage on the Australian bar scene at the moment and it promises to be nothing less than a heart attack in a glass. While Golden Gaytime everything has basically enveloped this country over the last 18 months, crawling its way into breakfast dishes (Golden Gaytime french toast anyone?), lunch menus and dessert cafes. But this year it went one step further and landed it’s way on the bar scene, perfecting a total food scene takeover.

We are the truth bringers! Send us your PIN numbers...is what we would be saying if we started our own cult. And speaking of cults, have you guys SEEN Wild Wild Country yet? It’s cracked our must-watch docos this month, and we highly suggest adding it to your binge list. In fact it’s all solid gold this June: high-end design, a new true crime banger, and Michael Moore’s new political doco (he’s got Trump in his sights).

If you haven’t been to Granada in Spain, you are absolutely missing out. Yeah it's beautiful, and yeah it’s home to the Alhambra which is probably one of the most spectacular places you’ll ever visit, but MOST importantly, you get FREE tapas with just about every glass of wine you purchase. Anywhere. Amazing, no?

Come on in, the water’s warm.

Kmart addicts, put down that credit card (just for a moment), as we bring you five super simple tips you can implement to make your home worthy of your Pinterest feed.

We have more So Fresh CD’s in Australia than people use Tinder. Onya ‘Straya. So, dust off your low-rise jeans (and your boots with the fur) and get on down. Just to make sure you’re totally prepared: we’re here to rank the Top Ten So Fresh albums. Let's get the ball rolling. 

Fresh from her appearance on Bachelor In Paradise Australia and her trip to the US to make it work with Grant—rumours are flying about that your girl Ali Oetjen is going to get the boot as Australia’s next Bachelorette.

What did we just watch?

Duh. 

June is set to be a biiiig month for blockbusters, with brand new Universal Pictures and Disney flicks hitting our shores. We really mean it when we say there is something for everymovie go-er this month from action packed CGI, to a decade-long awaited animation, and a supernatural thriller that will make your hairs stand on end. So take your pick, pass the popcorn and treat yourself to a night of indulgence with a trip (or two, or three) to the movies! 

Packed with flamingos, yellow towns and hidden cenotes

Orange isn’t the new black... yellow is. 

Blasta Brewing opened in Burswood back in March and has been going great guns, but not ones to rest on their laurels, they're upping the ante with something a little bit different.

Winter is coming. For reals. And considering we live in a city where summer lasts for a good six months, Perth winter can really mess with our heads.

If you search for ‘pure bliss’ in the Dictionary, it’ll read something along the lines of: reclining back after a hard day’s work on a sunny lounger with an overflowing G&T. Promise.

The Laylow Waikiki has turquoise hues and pastel pink tones aplenty.

It’s time to get your running shoes out, because the HBF Run For A Reason is this weekend. For those of you who refuse to lift a finger (or leg) without the first sip of your early morning java, we’ve got you covered. Grab yourself a cup of piping hot coffee before the run and let the caffeine kick give you the speed for the need.

You may think you can wear your thongs year round in Perth—but it’s about to get chilly! So cancel your Brazilian, stock up on red wine and get your Uggs out, because Winter IS Coming.

While it might seem crazy to some, lovers of running and masochists alike will travel great distances to run great distances. Like laughter, running is universal, and marathons have a history that goes way back in time. When you run a marathon, you aren’t just running a race—you’re contending with distance and with your own mind. But you’re also running in the footsteps of millions of people who’ve run these distances before you, for reasons spanning from necessity to insanity.

We're not going to lie, we're longtime fans of Jesters' pies, but it's been a while since we've sunk our teeth into one. But that's all about to change because we just found out about their brand new cheeseburger pies about five minutes ago!

We all know Perthlings love a good pop up bar, but we always thought we could only have that kind of goodness in summer. But as it turns out, Perth is being blessed with not one, but two pop up bars this winter!

When a neighbourhood icon like The Other Side gets a new owner and announces a revamp, regulars wait with bated breath to see whether their morning coffee spot will still fit the bill. But when the pair who brought us Daisies Cottesloe took the reigns at The Other Side, we knew there’d be no need for concern. And we were right!

Ohhhh, winter. You’re so close we can feel it (literally).

People are becoming more aware of the impact consuming animal products has on our bodies and our planet and are gradually reducing their intake. With so many ways of doing this, you can hardly blame us for feeling a little lost when it comes to understanding what all these diets actually mean. We set out to discover what the differences between veganism and plant-based eating really are, and this is what we found.

Solo: A Star Wars Story is one of the most eagerly awaited flicks of 2018, and Perth, we know the best way to celebrate its cinematic release on 24 May. We’ve whipped up a go-to-guide for experiencing Australia’s sauciest city based on your favourite Star Wars character.

Hands up who likes a bit of Mexican?

Those familiar with Sarah and Sebastian’s aesthetic know their designs are ultra-minimal and foxy in the extreme, which makes them perfect investment pieces if you need an excuse to splash out.

Hold on to your face masks, kids! Just when you thought we’d reached peak beauty obsession levels, along comes another skincare ritual *guaranteed* to make your noggin shine like Meghan Markle’s finger (note: life is unfair etc).

There’s no denying it, buying condoms can feel super awkward, particularly for young women. All you want is to get in to the store, shove that receipt into your annoyingly-little-why-are-they-so-small-coin purse, avoid eye contact, and get out.

​How many times have you said you're going to escape Perth's winter and head to Broome? But when faced with the prospect of paying $800 for a return flight to Broome or $300 for Bali, we somehow wind up in Canggu every damn time.

Let’s face it, most of us are probably living in a rental at the moment and will continue to do so for years to come – even if we cut back our so-called outlandish spending on life’s very important necessities like smashed avocado on toast.

We've designed this quiz to help you get out of your career rut and find the job of your dreams. 

We are so here for it. 

There’s been a serious proliferation in Perth’s ramen offering of late and we are far from unhappy about it. The latest newbie on the scene is IPPUDO, a laid-back, fast-paced ramen joint sitting pretty in Kings Square with a line out the front that snakes around the corner. Take it from us: the food is worth the wait.

Been feeling like something is missing from your life but not quite sure what it is? Chances are, it's kitten yoga. It's not something we've ever really thought about before, but not that we know it's a think, we are positive it will make your life 200% better!

There ain't no party like a royal wedding party.

We'd sell our left foot to attend.

#TeamLaurel for the win. 

Winter is here, folks! Seriously though, how did that happen?!

Whisky lovers, you may or may not be aware that World Whisky Day is fast approaching. And look—if you’re anything like us, you’ll have had plans to celebrate in place since last year, but if not, don’t worry: you can celebrate by showing some TLC to your whisky collection with these hacks. 

Sick of ordering Thai takeaway and eyeballing your phone for an hour while they ‘prepare your order’? Made a promise to yourself to eat less Boost Bars and more bean sprouts? Turning on the charm this weekend and making that someone special more than Mi Goreng? This is your recipe.

ICYMI Solo: A Star Wars Story is being released in cinemas real soon and we feel like little kids anticipating Christmas as we (not so) patiently await its arrival on 24 May.

Perth, the royal wedding is almost here and if you haven’t figured out your plans for Saturday night you’ll want to lock something in ASAP!

If like me, you’re filled with the constant guilt of having to leave your best friend at home when you go to work then you’re about to have that weight lifted.

Not sure WTF it is? We got you. 

If hunting down hidden gems is your idea of a good time then buckle in, we’re about to uncover one of Perth’s best.

If you’re reading this it’s likely that you are a bogan, because one of the signs of being a bogan is not being 100% certain you are, in fact, a bogan. But just in case you’re not convinced (you’re definitely a bogan), we’ve partnered up with GO Homes to bring you a handy checklist you can go through to put an end to the denial once and for all.

Just a whole heap of #poolporn really to up your next vacay by a few hundred likes.

How do you make your downward facing dog 147 times more fun? Let us tell you. Add a cold brewski (or two) and a room filled with like-minded, slightly tipsy individuals—let’s just visualise this for a minute. What could possibly go wrong?

With not one, now two new product launches to market in 2018 (and we’re not even half way through), it’s a wonder why their creative team don’t just pack it in and go on a very long, very overdue, holiday.

Whisky lovers of the world, your holy day is here: Saturday 19 May is World Whisky Day, meaning we can finally come together to celebrate everyone’s favourite spirit. To celebrate, we’ve teamed up with Liquorland to put together three delicious recipes to celebrate the big day with. All that’s left for you to do is to stock up and get mixing!

If you were already excited about the fact that it's Friday, get ready to be blown away, because RoyAl's Chicken and Burgers has announced they'll be opening their latest shop in Northbridge today.

When it comes to our furry friends, it's important that there are no personality clashes so that you and pup can become fast besties.

Athleisure is the trend that isn’t pausing to take a breath. Gone are the days of pulling on sagging tights and your boyfriends old tee to jog in, now it’s all about technical, sweat-wicking fabrics and quality kit that works as hard as you do. But more than just for gym class, living in your activewear has become a “lifestyle” and TBH, it’s the ultimate in convenience. Whether you’re heading straight from class to running errands or grabbing coffee with friends after a long coast walk, you can do it all in lycra.

Stars like Scarlett Johannsen, Miranda Kerr and Victoria Beckham swear by it, but why?

It’s the question every gal asks on the daily, how the heck do I apply false lashes like a pro without covering myself with icky-sticky glue.

Is it just us or do the summer holidays feel like a distant memory? With winter fast approaching, what we (and you!) really want need is a holiday to look forward to.

Mardi Gras was just a taster.

It’s the ultimate nostalgia tour.

She loves pasta, just like you. 

Let's be honest, your commute to and from work is unlikely to be an exciting time. You're just getting from point A—B and trying to avoid that guy with the serious coffee breath in the process. Fortunately, our Commuters' Guide To Podcasts is here with your solution, offering you bountiful recommendations to escape the monotony of that dreaded train trip. And all tailored down to the length of your commute.

To say the guys behind Mary Street Bakery have been busy lately is an understatement. After taking Mount Lawley, West Leederville and the CBD by storm with their infamous doughnuts, epic coffee and drool-worthy breakfasts, the boys opened their new bar Tiny's at QV1 last week, but as the saying goes, there is no rest for the wickedly good doughnut creators.

Think of this as your last-minute crash course on all-things royal.

Tax deductible holidays are the best kind of holidays

Sri Lanka is the destination on everyone's travel lips at the moment, and with so many things to do in Sri Lanka we knew we had to stretch this one out as far as it could go.

New kids on the burger block, Juicy Buns will be popping up at one of our fave cafes, Timber in Harrisdale for the next two Saturday nights to make all your burger dreams come true.

Badlands Bar in Northbridge will be hosting a lavish veggie fiesta, complete with some amazing vegan food, wine, and beer on Sunday, 20 May 2018.

Minimise and simplify: this is the current mantra I’m (attempting to) live by when it comes to locking down my skincare regime. All those lotions and potions promising crystal clear, youthful skin, serums ‘guaranteeing’ a visage akin to a baby’s backside—I tell you, it’s bloody exhausting trialling and testing them all to see if one might just actually do what it promises (and that’s before you even dare to look at what remains of your bank balance in the process, and while taking note of ALL the ingredients sinking into your skin).

If there ever was a time to bust out your finest fancy dress and enlist your BFF to help you perfect that scar, that time is now people! The good people at The Guildford Hotel are hosting a grand feast to rival Hogwarts' and you're going to want to get involved!

And everything is free.

Just when you thought it was safe to put away your monocle, we’re busting out the best shows, productions and exhibitions you need to catch this month. Here, there and everywhere. We’ve got new opera in Melbourne, Viva rocking into Sydney and talks by the legendary David Sedaris (you’ll have to fly to LA for that one, but you know...)

Perth, say hello to the new centre of town! While the Terrace will always have a place in our hearts, there’s a new spot in town that’s bringing the best of Northbridge and the city together—Kings Square.

RSPCA WA will be hosting two events with its rescue puppies in the city on 4 May and 11 May respectively, to promote its Million Paws Walk.

The Western Australian Symphony Orchestra will host a high-def screening of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban on Friday 4 May, and Saturday 5 May.

2018 has already been a year of record-breaking blockbusters and award-winning indie flicks, so how lucky are we to be getting even more Hollywood goodness in cinemas this month. 

Sometimes it can be a little frustrating trying to curb your authentic Italian pasta craving with a packet of Oreos and a carrot stick. Fortunately, damn delicious vegan cuisine exists, it’s just about knowing where to find the right recipe.

Fly home for zero dollars.

Event Cinemas will be hosting special screenings of Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s upcoming nuptials on May 19.

This is Fiji, the place where love is made forever.

We just blinked, and now it's May. And while we spent most of April either on the couch or in bed streaming absolutely everything possible—we've got more work to do.

Cancel your plans, Perth, there’s an epic food and wine festival coming to the south west this winter and it’s going to be lit!

So, mere hours after we were lead up the garden path with the news that Lisa Hyde could be the next Bachelorette, Channel 10 throws an enormous spanner in the works and announce that actually, Tim's stalker from season 1 of The Bachelor--Ali Oetjen--will be grabbing a bunch of roses and will be the next Bachelorette.

Well it’s about damn time. 

Somehow, we’ve made it to the final week of this crap heap without busting a lung, and for what?

Welcome to your weekly horoscope forecast. Kinda like a weather forecast, except less Liv Nixon telling us about the likelihood of needing a brolly tomorrow and more what juicy drahmz your next seven days have in store. Read and weep, astro-fiends. 

because LBH the only reason we travel are for the buffet breakfasts

Hands up who’s dreaming of a European summer?! A yiros in the Greek Islands after a day of island hopping, getting lost in the back streets of Paris, an Aperol Spritz on a balmy Italian afternoon—there’s just that pesky two-day travel time in getting there. Eugh.

If dewy skin and shimmery cheek bones are your thing, we'll bet you’ve tried every champagne-hued powder and cream going (same). Well, listen up, there's a new highlighter on the market promising baby soft, glowy skin only comparable to an arvo spent in 90% humidity—and it's a jelly. You heard right: a jelly.

Vogue Australia will be hosting the Kennedy Art Ball at the Art Gallery of Western Australia on 26 May.

Located next to the post office on the corner of Beaufort Street & Ninth Avenue Inglewood, iLPASTO has everything you’d expect from a classic Italian trattoria—a warm, family-style atmosphere, relaxed-yet-efficient service, and of course, enough carbs to leave you in a very pleasant food coma.

After rocking our world with The Flour Factory, Varnish on King and Caballitos, we thought Andy Freeman was just going to take over the west end of Perth, but he's keeping us on our toes with his latest venue—Hadiqa—which is opening down the eastern end of the city at Hibernian Place tomorrow. 

Margaret Atwood’s critically acclaimed show is back on our small screens tonight people, filling the substantial TV void this (and Game of Thrones, ahem) has left in our non-existent social lives—and you better be damn sure you’ve got your iron stomach in check cos this season is gearing up to be, well, pretty effed up.

We are dead. 

Buckle up boys and babes, a saucy AF burlesque show produced in honour of film legend Quentin Tarantino is coming to Perth and we’re sizzling with excitement.

Looking for some hot dinner party topics? You’re gonna stir the pot with these truth-busting documentaries. We’ve got a good mix for you this month: some historical conflict, the secret history of sex dolls, a candid look at Maria Sharapova’s drug comeback and a new one from the director of The Exorcist (spoiler: it’s about exorcisms).

The team behind Mary Street Bakery is all set to open their new venture, Tiny's, on 30 April at the QV1 Plaza.

The film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s bestseller is here and, one thing’s for sure, you’ll want to treat yo’self to a choc top and large popcorn.

If you’re anything like us, then the word free will always get your attention (especially when it comes to food). Unfortunately, though, it can be hard to find fun things to do when you’re running low on funds. Luckily for you, we’ve teamed up with the legends at Ola Cabs to show you that the best things in life really are free.

Because everything that comes out of a food truck is better, right?

The time to binge is now.

Welcome to another seventy minutes of every dermatologist’s dream.

 If you’ve tried to become a gym bunny but it’s just never going to happen, there’s still plenty of cheap (and fun!) ways to get fit.

There are plenty of things to do in Perth this Anzac Day and Anzac Day eve, and guess what?! You can even play some Two-Up this year!

Things are happening at Tiisch. Big things. New things. Amazing, delicious things. With new Head Chef Brian Miller (hailing from The Trustee and Must Wine Bar) taking over the kitchen knives from co-owner Sven Sander, both the menu and the business are getting a bit of a new direction—specifically, they’re now open for dinner, and the French-inspired menu is somewhat of a marvel.

A day off is a great excuse for some time in the kitchen (after you've paid your respects to the diggers, of course!), so tighten those apron strings, Urban Listers, because we have an Anzac bi

So I know you guys are wondering how you’re going to celebrate next month’s royal nuptials between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Do you a) throw an English tea party complete with Pimms, cucumber sandwiches and spotted dick pudding, b) practice the unique art of queuing or c) commit to the workout that got Harry’s fiancee such a bangin’ bod and sign up to the May Megaformer challenge at La Fit Studio?

Our favourite brain cell-crushing feature-length sunscreen ad is back for its fifth week.

When you think about how much time we spend inside our homes it doesn’t make sense to be haphazard with the décor. It doesn’t need to look like the Guggenheim but acknowledging the power of a well-placed cushion to transform a room is the first step to becoming an interiors god… The second step is having a creative breakdown when the internet yields an utter lack of interior inspiration.

Featuring a rooftop bar!

So that we’re clear, I love Kimmy K. If she endorses a product, especially skincare (have you seen her visage? Insta filter or not, she’s #flawless) I’m alllll in.

Stop everything.

To date, Jarrod’s developed more moles than love interests, Leah’s had more Corona’s than kisses, Simone’s lost more friends than job prospects and Apollo’s caught more eyes than volleyballs.

Soph is back!

Welcome to another episode of Drunk Skunks Get Loose At A Ritzy Western Resort & All Drown Trying To Paddleboard. It’s nearly the end of the fourth week and we’re in the thick of it now. Poolside flings have turned into whirlwind romances, everybody’s hair has been bleached green from the chlorine and Wais has run out of tequila and has instead been quietly making metho and tonics to really spice things up.

If your boots aren’t metallic, we can’t be friends.

We’ve all got one, in fact, I am one. You know – the vegetarian friend who always wants to come out for dinner, then makes your life difficult with a multitude of meat-free requirements. Ok, so maybe we’re not all that bad, but it can sometimes be a bit of a hassle to find somewhere to eat that caters for everyone in your group.

An oldie but a goodie, Middle Eastern restaurant Meeka in Subiaco should be right at the top of any foodie’s bucket list. Standing strong for around 10 years now, the recent addition of the wood-fired oven and the new Turkish pide on the menu, as well as the return of the Turkish delight doughnuts was more than enough to get us down for a recent dinner.

Wallets at the ready!

If we gave you free reign on Sydney for the ultimate bucket list weekend what would come to mind? You’re probably thinking jetting around via water taxi, a next-level luxe hotel, maybe a spa, some delicious cocktails (and no worrying about organising a designated driver).

Over in Paradise, tensions are building, mojitos are free-flowing and Channel Ten’s ratings are getting a cheeky nudge every time Megan talks about her sexuality.

We're not screaming, you are. 

Hot pink is the trend to rock this winter.

What the flaming heck.

You’re going to want to be on the next plane STAT.

While the milder weather hasn’t yet graced us with its presence, we all know the temptation to stay indoors binge watching Girls Incarcerated is nigh.

For those of you who have been living under a rock, Leonardo DiCaprio is a hardcore sustainability activist, so when he invested in Beyond Meat, a company making plant based burgers that apparently look and taste just like real meat, we were all ears.

In a move so refreshing Aperol Spritz will surely jump on board as a sponsor, Drake has a released a music vid with nary a mention of ‘bitches’.

Perthites, if you've got an adorable pooch, a cute cat or even a fluffy rabbit, you need to sit down and start taking notes! The Bassendean Hotel is looking for a pet mascot to prove that they are the most pet-friendly pub in Perth and your pet might just be it!