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Bar Ole in Iluka.

FOOD REVIEWOle! We’ve found the taste of a Spanish holiday

In these days of household austerity, hopes of jetting off to Spain are all but dead. But we’ve found the next best thing, with authentic tapas and the perfect atmosphere . . . with one small exception.

Daniel Newell

As thousands of Perth locals prepare to cheer the Fremantle Dockers on to a (hopefully) maiden premiership, one Myaree butcher is showing off his team pride from his deli display. 

FoodPerth butcher’s Dockers sausages become Grand Final hit

As thousands of Perth locals prepare to cheer the Fremantle Dockers on to a (hopefully) maiden premiership, one Myaree butcher is showing off his team pride from his deli display. 

Tegwen Bescoby

Macca's will give West Aussies a free Big Mac on Sunday if Freo win the AFL Grand Final.

AFLVideoMacca’s to shout free Big Macs for West Aussies if Freo win

Macca’s to offer the ultimate free post-AFL Grand Final snack if Fremantle Dockers bring it home.

Kellie Balaam

Larry's Charcoal Chicken has opened in Subiaco.

Smoke showComfy charcoal chicken venue opens in central Perth suburb

A love of charcoal chicken, a trip to Palestine, and a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode have all inspired Subiaco’s newest Mediterranean-inspired venue that opened this week.

Zach Margolius

Punjab Indian Restaurant in Innaloo.

Food reviewIndian heaven is a place in Innaloo

The thing that really stands out here is the exquisitely lovely service, which as we look around at other tables, is clearly just the usual standard.

Laura Newell

Artist Leon Holmes paints at Plein Air Down Under.

STM LOVESWhat we’re loving this week

From Australia’s largest outdoor painting festival to a new Bottomless After Dark series at fan-favourite restaurants, here are a few of our favourite things we’re keen to share.

Megan French

Masters Spearmint milk is unique to WA foods. Pictured enjoying a glass are Harvey Elliot, 8, Calvin McCall, 4, and Felicity Elliot, 10.

FoodREVEALED: Iconic food and drinks only found in WA

From green milk traditions to a sneaky fried egg in your late-night feed, here are the iconic food and drink gems that prove WA does things just a little bit differently.

Caitlin Vinci

Adam Lee, Matthew Kerfoot and Andrew ‘Tuck’ Friars have taken over The Boatshed in South Perth.

Small BusinessPremiumReborn South Perth foreshore eatery ready to make waves

The new owners of The Boatshed admit their South Perth restaurant isn’t the first establishment West Australians think of when they hear the name. They want to change that.

Cheyanne Enciso

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RetailWA-raised beer and burger bar takes on the east coast

A Perth-raised sports, beer and burger chain is about to crash the crowded east coast market.

Daniel Newell

The popular venue has become well known for its ritzy clientele. Instagram

NewsPremium‘Sad’: Popular restaurant’s shock closure

A well-known hotspot for socialites and influencers has made a sad announcement.

Jack Nivison

Thirty years in business ... Maleeya Form, chef and owner of Maleeya’s Thai Cafe.

Cafe culturePremiumLove and business in perfect harmony at Maleeya’s Thai Cafe

It started in Switzerland with a romance between a tree surgeon and an embassy housekeeper and is enduring in the Porongurups, in the shape of Maleeya’s Thai Cafe which has celebrated three decades in business.

Claire Middleton

Soul Origin counts Australia soccer star Ellie Carpenter as its ambassador.

RetailPremiumSoul Origin ramps up growth as it rides healthy-eating craze

Sydney-founded fast-food chain Soul Origin is ramping up national expansion plans as it rides the growing popularity of healthy eating, fuelled party by the rise of weight-loss drugs.

Cheyanne Enciso

Veiled in a Golden Hue by Sherry Quiambao, will tour regional WA through Art On The Move.

STM LOVESWhat we’re watching, wearing and eating this week

From supporting local arts to testing out MECCA’s new brush range — the STM team share a few of their favourite things at the moment.

Megan French

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NewsPremiumUrgent herb recall after metal contamination

Batches of a herb were found to contain traces of metal inside, sparking a major nationwide recall of the popular ingredient.

Alexandra Feiam

Baked pork chop in tomato sauce with spaghetti, mushroom soup with garlic bread, and Ovaltine French toast at Steak and Food Concepts.

Restaurant review PremiumThis Hong Kong-inspired cafe is serving comfort on a plate

April Ooi visits a Bull Creek eatery where the food is no-fuss, filling and “occasionally gloriously odd”.

April Ooi

Three men have been stabbed after an altercation in Sydney’s southwest. South Local Health District

UPDATEDPremiumThree stabbed outside kebab shop

Three men have been stabbed following an altercation in front of a kebab shop in what police have called an “unacceptable” level of violence.

Alexandra Feiam

Kilo Bakery in Padbury.

FOOD REVIEWPremiumBraving the queue during Padbury’s pastry peak hour

Forget a Sunday sleep-in — Megan French joins the lines at Kilo Bakery to suss the fuss of the new local favourite.

Megan French

Jess Suares stars in WAAPA’s & Juliet.

Your WeekSix of the best events in Perth this week

From a special Pip Edwards appearance to last-minute Father’s Day ideas, here’s what’s happening around town this weekend and beyond.

An Aboriginal land claim has been lodged against Bondi Icebergs. Packed Icebergs swimming pool

NEWSPremiumLand claim lodged on Sydney icon

One of the world’s most famous swimming clubs could change hands as Aboriginal land councils pursue Crown land claims, stretching from Bondi to Maroubra.

Emma Kirk

Something is fishy about about the shark products sold at West Australian fish and chip shops — with new research showing ambiguous labels have confused customers about what they are eating. 

FoodSomething is fishy about WA fish and chip shops

A new study has uncovered the shocking truth about fish and chips in WA.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Researches are in phase two of a clinical trial for a cure to coeliac disease.

AustraliaMiracle drug changing the lives of 1 in 70 Australians

One in 70 Australians living with coeliac disease are being called to participate in a world-leading clinical trial to establish a cure.

Ella George

Roast porchetta, garlic and salsa verde sandwich at Everyday Bread in Hamilton Hill.

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How this Perth cafe is changing the game

It’s all dough and no d’oh at this southern suburbs cafe and bakehouse.

April Ooi

Open Instagram and it seems like we’ve reached a point as a society where every second person who can consistently find their mouth with a fork is now a food influencer. 

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Too many food influencers have spoilt the online broth

It seems like we’ve reached a point as a society where every second person who can consistently find their mouth with a fork is now a food influencer. 

Ben O'Shea

Miss Chow’s Margaret River.

FOOD REVIEWPremiumChowing down in dumpling and Asian fusion heaven

With sweeping views across a Margaret River winery and local produce found across the menu, this Asian fusion delight is a must for your next trip down south.

Daniel Newell