Perth News

The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges has officially begun a major refurbishment, with the design-led transformation arriving as the heritage-listed property approaches its 130th anniversary.

The group chat can officially stop speculating—Spilt Milk is back, and its 2026 lineup is one of the festival's biggest yet.

Perth is about to land one of its biggest restaurant openings in years, with globally acclaimed Swedish chef Björn Frantzén set to open a brand-new dining destination inside Crown Perth in 2027.

If you've had a baby in the past few years, chances are you've heard of The Memo. This August, it's finally opening its first-ever Perth store at Karrinyup.

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

Perth's newest dining room, CU29, doesn't define itself by a single cuisine. Instead, it approaches its menu as a multilingual love letter to the cultures that have quietly shaped modern Australian dining for decades.

Move over Melbourne, Perth's music scene has well and truly been on the up in recent years, and we're attracting some big names to play our worldclass arenas.

All eyes might be on the Socceroos in the World Cup right now, but come August, Italian soccer royalty will be touching down in Perth as AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus and Palermo battle it out at Optus Stadium for Calcio Italiano.

A brand-new wellness precinct, where Roman bathhouse-inspired design meets Fremantle heritage charm, is set to breathe new life into the historic Royal George. The expansive new space marks Alchemy Saunas' most ambitious opening to date, transforming the landmark building into a bona fide wellness destination.

A major new community precinct is headed to Girrawheen, with Hawaiian's Newpark set to welcome an expansive outdoor space complete with public basketball court, nature playground and immersive Firewise Garden.

Leederville’s beloved winter festival Nom Nom is back for its fourth delicious year, dishing up six weeks of food, wine and music from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 9 August 2026.

After a sell-out debut this year, SailGP is officially returning to Fremantle in 2027, with Perth once again the only Australian stop on SailGP's global racing calendar. 

Dunsborough’s wellness scene has exploded in recent years, and the arrival of Heartwood later this year is only set further establish the region as a go to for wellness getaways. The beloved Cottesloe wellness institution has announced it will open a second location inside the highly anticipated South West House lifestyle hotel, becoming the property's official wellness partner when both open in December.

Come nightfall, Phuket's Bangla Road comes to life. Hungry hordes swarm the strip, their faces lit up the artifical neon light of overhead signs, the air thick with smoke rising from streetside market stalls, the air hot, sticky and spice-scented. That's the kind of after-dark energy inspiring BANGLA, a new Asian eating house opening in South Perth. 

Amid the ongoing gentrification of our local pubs, one with an actual identity stands out. In a sea of polished, expensive and vaguely interchangeable venues, The Heart is Perth’s newest Euro-centric gastropub from real generational publicans, bringing an elevated take on the traditional pub experience to Applecross.

Sorrento’s coast is set to welcome a luxe new steakhouse and bar, with Surreo and Bar Surreo officially revealed as the first concepts for George Kailis’ mammoth beachfront hospitality precinct, expected to open in April 2027.

Expect to hear the phrase “just one more glass” thrown around a lot at Il Santo.

America's favourite cult arcade restaurant is arriving in Australia, opening its very first venue in Perth's north. 

A new State Government travel voucher scheme is the perfect reason to holiday in WA this year.

Will it pour, or will it pull itself together? Here's how the weather forecast is shaping up for the Anzac Day long weekend in Perth.

Torrential rain has hit Perth early Friday morning, as tropical cyclone Narelle continues its path south. At the time of writing, the cyclone is located near Coral Bay and set to maintain a southerly track near the Gascoyne coast over Friday.

If you’ve ever added to cart from By Charlotte, this one’s for you, the cult Aussie jewellery label is finally opening its first WA boutiques, landing in Perth this March.

Here's why your local cafe and restaurant needs your support now more than ever. 

The all-new show features high-flying acrobatics, stunning costumes and timeless tales.

Western Australia’s connection to mainland China is getting a major boost, with China Southern Airlines resuming year-round flights between Perth and Guangzhou.

The new METRONET Midland Station is officially open, marking the completion of the 23rd station delivered under Western Australia’s landmark METRONET program.

Perth’s hotel scene is going from strength to strength, with luxury hotel chain Anantara landing in Australia for the very first time via a five-star hotel at the ongoing Burswood Point development.

Long weekend loading… and yes, Perth is bringing the sunshine.

Think of it as a one-stop shop for deals designed to stretch your travel budget further while nudging you to explore beyond the usual hotspots.

If approved, the transformation would reshape one of Perth’s most recognisable commercial precincts into a connected destination spanning hospitality, retail, wellness and office space.

Perth has officially entered its million-dollar era, and no, it didn’t do it quietly.

West is best, after all.

A new $12m luxury accommodation development has been greenlit for the Bunker Bay region. The Farm Bunker Bay is set to comprise ten low-lying luxury chalets within the surrounding native bushland. According to the team, the development will respond to “the current shortage and demand for high-quality accommodation in the South-West”. 

If you’ve ever lost a solid hour at AQWA pressing your face against the glass (same), you’ll want to sit down for this.

Perth’s 2026 Easter long weekend is shaping up to be an absolute pearler, with the Bureau of Meteorology point to a stable, sunshine-heavy stretch, with little in the way of disruptive weather across the long weekend.

That awkward period after Christmas and before New Years can feel a little hazy, but don't fall into a seasonal snooze, because 2026 is kicking off with a (literal) bang as WA's biggest New Year's Eve fireworks celebration returns to light up Elizabeth Quay and surrounds.

The United Cup is back in Perth for 2026, and they've got tennis icons ready to serve (literally). Here’s everything you need to know to plan your time at RAC Arena. 

Here’s the early intel on Perth’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day weather for 2025–26.

Crown Perth’s Urban Food District is shaping up to be one of the most exciting hospitality openings in WA, and the venue announcements are finally starting to roll in. From premium wine bars to cult-followed international food names, the precinct is steadily revealing the lineup that will define its massive new dining and entertainment hub. Here’s everything confirmed so far.

Perth’s hotel scene is scoring a seriously cool upgrade in 2026, with the arrival of cult scene hotel chain HYDE to Pier Street.

Perth over summer is basically the weather equivalent of a strict but reliable parent: hot, dry, predictable and absolutely not here for surprises. And Christmas Day 2025 is shaping up to follow the classic WA script.

​​Hold on to your leather jackets and oversized sunglasses, because rock n' roll royalty AC/DC is taking the Highway To Hell down under for the first time in a decade with their Power Up Tour! Here's everything you need to know about getting to Optus Stadium for the show and what to expect on event days. 

If the city ever needed a sign that Christmas has officially come to town, it’s the Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant.

Mega Australian music festival Spilt Milk has just dropped the official set times for its highly-anticipated return in December, 2025. After taking a year off in 2024, the music festival is back with a bang—hitting Ballarat, Perth, Canberra and the Gold Coast.

If Northbridge feels electric at the best of times, wait until PrideFEST weekend.

The 2025 AHA Awards have revealed the venues setting the benchmark for dining and drinking across Western Australia. Here’s the wrap-up of all the standout names.

The wait is over beer lovers, Little  Creatures is officially heading to the city with its brand new riverside venue set to open in Elizabeth Quay on Tuesday 25 November, and this is the kind of destination brewery Perth’s been begging for.

Baldivis, get excited — you’ve got a brand new local on the way. 

Newly opened Palm Beach Club is coming in hot this November with an electrifying, one-night only DJ Set from Keli Holiday.

When it comes to Asian cuisine, harmony is key. Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy, five flavour pillars that, in perfect harmony, create something greater than the sum of their parts. It’s also the guiding force behind Tigerfish, Cottesloe’s sultry new coastal bar and kitchen, a soon-to-be destination eatery where the vibrant energy of Southeast Asia and the salt-kissed air of the WA coastline, an east-meets-west, fire-meets-sea fusion. 

Summer in the west is set to a make a splash (or, lack thereof) this 2025-26 season. Here's everything you need to know about how to survive (and thrive) during Perth's summer this year.

One of Perth’s most celebrated chefs is coming home to the coast. Scott Bridger, a major driving force behind beachside dining icon Bib & Tucker, is headed back to Leighton Beach with his new coastal eatery, Pearla & Co, and with Scott at the helm we’re expecting big things.

The Perth Sky Sculpture Park, a brand new cultural attraction, is hitting the Perth Hills on Saturday 15 November and transforming the Perth Observatory into a contemporary art lover's dream.

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and as summer rolls in there’s one thing on our minds: the return of cricket season (and, fine, maybe a little gelato). And this season, cricket’s returning in a seriously big way, as The Ashes test series returns to Perth for the first time since 2017. If that’s not a reason to don a KFC bucket, I don’t know what is. 

A brand-new NYE festival is hitting Langley Park, and Kaytranada is bringing the heat. Think world-class production, Perth skyline views, and the kind of groove that’ll carry you straight into 2026.

Ready up, Fremantle. One of the city's most prominent—and heavily used—river crossings is about to get a landmark upgrade. The ageing Fremantle Traffic Bridge is set for a 12-month closure starting in February 2026, making way for a sleek, modern replacement.

There’s nothing better than returning home from a trip and treating yourself to some untaxed goods, and after Avolta unveiled their refurbished duty-free precinct at Perth Airport Terminal 1, this process has become significantly smoother and seriously lavish.

The McCallum Park Active Area is now complete and open to the public!

Farm-to-fork dining has landed in Forrestdale with the opening of The Good Paddock, a rustic yet refined family restaurant. Offering a very good reason to get out of the city this spring, It’s the latest from family-run farm 11 Acre and celebrates the farm’s own harvest. 

We’ve got some amazing news for the public transport community, because the Transperth Metronet railway expansion project is officially completed! The yellow Armadale line has had some major improvements and been extended 8km south to a brand-new ground-level station in Byford, meaning Perth just became a lot more connected.

Perth’s coast  is having a serious moment right now, and the latest beachside venue we’re getting excited about is beach club pop-up Sorrento Beach Club, landing at Sorrento Quay.

Say hello to Blendcraft, the new boutique smoothie bar opening this week at Hawaiian’s Melville.

Luxe, indulgent and restorative, Perth, welcome to your world class wellness era at Merse Wellness Spa.

Morley Galleria is finally getting upgraded, as Vicinity Centres team up with Perron Group to deliver a $240 million redevelopment of the once-beloved Perth shopping hub. This marks the biggest transformation the site has ever seen since it opened more than 30 years ago. 

With its sun-washed tones and retro nods, Bert’s feels like it’s always been part of City Beach. Maybe that’s because, in a way, it has. Light, breezy and effortlessly timeless, it’s got the kind of ageless coastal cools that could belong to any decade, where salty-haired surfers drift off the sand and straight to the bar.

Perth has just laid out its Perth Airport Master Plan 2026, meaning your next flight could be a whole lot smoother and more glamorous if you plan your schedule just right.

We’ve long known Vic Park’s got good bones. Killer coffee, an unbeatable Asian eats scene, and a community vibe that’s hard to beat. But this summer, it’s levelling up in a big way, with Baillie Hill, a lush, $25 million lifestyle precinct set to bring serious neighbourhood charm to this buzzing inner-city ‘burb.

Big news for Applecross locals, you're going to want to embrace a brand new Daily Practice. From the team behind cult fave Nic & Kolo comes Daily Practice, a cafe and retail space hybrid concept landing later this year. 

Perth’s northern beaches are about to score a serious glow-up, with the crew behind Hillarys Beach Club and Bar Olé Iluka heading even further up the coast to open Yanchep Beach Club, and judging by the plans, it’s going to be a showstopper. Bringing serious Amalfi vibes, the sprawling venue boasts a wraparound alfresco with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views as a backdrop to the natural timbers, leather, and seriously impressive eight-metre marble bar of the interiors. 

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

The State Buildings are turning 10, and they’re celebrating with a month-long festival of food, wine, music, and culture. From Michelin-starred kitchen takeovers to Thai night markets and champagne brunches, here’s everything you need to know.

Foodies, home chefs, and aesthetic cast iron enthusiasts, this one is for you. Iconic French cookware brand Le Creuset has officially opened its doors at DFO Perth, just in time for its 100th anniversary.

Retro arcade games, juicy burgers, and bottomless fries on Fridays. Welcome to The Backroom — your new go-to for game nights done right.

Perth has score its first July flagship store, with the coveted luggage brand landing at Karrinyup. 

The Oxford Street lunchtime lineup is set to get a little more compelling as Earl's, a new home for gourmet sandwiches and great coffee, prepares to open its doors next week. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

From the team behind Meelup Farmhouse, ilma Beach House has arrived in Bunker Bay, bringing Mediterranean charm and a feast of locally inspired dishes to Western Australia’s stunning South West coast.

The restaurant is bringing big, authentic Roman flavours to Perth’s northern suburbs, and they’ve got the heritage to back it up.

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

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

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

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

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

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