Author: Madeline Frayne

If you’re the kind of person who finds themselves frantically running around their local supermarket the night before Valentine’s Day, wondering how to creatively present a box of chocolates or a sad bunch of flowers, then we suggest you read on. There are so many events going on around Perth this Valentine’s Day, and we’ve…

Leaving the Christmas shopping until the last minute is something that most of us are guilty of, but in the digital age there’s still time to find that perfect present. Instead of battling the Christmas Eve crowds, hop online and gift tickets to some of these incredible Perth events to give your loved one a…

From bear hunts to Gruffalos, pop-up water parks to sell-out West End Shows, all these take centre stage in Perth this summer. You won’t want to miss these great events on offer this school holidays, plus 40 other markets, films and kids activities online at Localista.com.au Enjoy! We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Subiaco Arts…

We are in awe of the incredible, international musicians touring Perth in the coming weeks. Make the most of the opportunity to see these classic and current chart-toppers with our round-up of who is in town, where they’ll be performing and when. Plus, keep scrolling to check out the huge acts of 2018 that have been…

The 2017 Lavazza Italian Film Festival is making its way to Perth this month, showcasing an incredible programme of Italian films. Festival Director Elysia Zeccola gave Scoop the lowdown on the top 10 films you should get in line for Indivisible Set in picturesque Napoli, Indivisible stars real-life twin sisters Angela and Marianna Fontana, who…

Your guide to Perth locals’ favourite island getaway, Rottnest Island! “I have been holidaying at Rottnest since I was two, and it is still my favourite travel destination in WA. Extraordinary landscapes, stunning beaches, amazing wildlife and endless things to do, all sitting on an island paradise 30 minutes from the coast. With winter accommodation…

Ever been attacked by a shark? How about a chimpanzee? Stand up comedian Sam Kissajukian has, and he’s alive to tell the story. Cats have nine lives, but Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian has more. Being attacked by 13 different animals, he managed to escape them all. But he’d thank each and every one of them,…

The ningaloo world heritage area is a truly unique destination, with incredible marine life, whale sharks, diving, fishing, beaches, and vibrant reef just metres offshore. Spanning 300km from Red Bluff to Exmouth, Ningaloo is the largest fringing coral reef in the world. It’s just a few metres from the shore in some places, allowing you…

There are plenty of fun activities to keep the little ones occupied this season. Here’s our list of the top 10. 1. Morley Rollerdrome Peel your kids off the couch and get them into those retro lace-up boots – they’re about to find out what fun was before iPads. Disco lighting and thumping club tunes…

That girl you’ve been eyeing up for the last ten minutes? What if she used to be a guy? We talk to members of Perth’s trans community about the blurring lines between sex and gender. For most, gender is a fact. We mark the ‘male’ or ‘female’ box on forms at banks as automatically as…