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In 2025, we're ditching the routine overhaul and making small, more realistic changes that stack up to a better year.

Singapore has so much to offer that even a short stopover becomes its own holiday. Uncover the hidden gems of this incredible country—you might just find that you want to stay longer. 

Perth is set to score its first July flagship store in May as the coveted luggage brand lands at Karrinyup. 

Wondering what Perth/Boorloo events to lock into your 2025 events calendar? At Urban List, we've done the hard yards and combed through everything happening in Perth to help you find the best things to do right now. Here’s what’s on in Perth this week, this month and beyond.

There isn’t a person in Perth who doesn’t love getting a surprise flower delivery and we think it should be a more common occurrence.

From classic aperol to the trendy limoncello spritz, to all things fun and fruity, it’s officially the summer of spritz here in Perth.

Upgrade everything from picnic-dates to love-making with these great Valentine's Day gift ideas. 

From hot air balloon rides to pasta-making courses and classic picnics.

Love languages were conceived over 30 years ago to help couples better show up for each other, but the internet’s fascination with relationship optimisation has thrust these five acts back into the cultural zeitgeist.

We spoke to Brodie George about finding her love for design, empowering women, and finding inspiration in her Walmajarri mob’s desert art. 

Aussie-owned beach brand LiFE! has been bringing a bold dose of colour to our shores since they launched 20 years ago, and these legends have just released a new range that’s serious about sun safety. 

Western Australia is the largest and sunniest state in the country. With 20,781km of coastline, picturesque old towns and incredible wildlife, it's no surprise it’s home to some of the most ‘gram-worthy Airbnb properties out there.

True Aussie fashion girls know the best wardrobe staples can actually be found right under our noses. 

Admit it, there's nothing better than a gift card.

Never underestimate the power of a decor-centric gift.

All the must-have and super thoughtful gifts for her. 

Searching for the best gifts to give mum this year? In an effort to show our mums how much we love them, we’ve scoured the internet and pulled together a list of gifts almost worthy of their great recipient. 

Little luxuries are where it's at. 

‘Tis the season to panic buy a bottle of shiraz for your in-laws on the way to Christmas lunch. But, if you’re looking to be a little more considered (read: organised) in this year’s festive gift exchange, our 2024 gift guide is your saving grace. 

Whether it’s your brother, friend, a new(ish) relationship, or a long-term partner, trying to find the perfect gift for the man isn't easy.

A curated selection of gifts suitable for every type of outdoor-loving human. 

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

From white tees to iconic sneakers and modern denim, this is the best of the best in wardrobe essentials.

Add some sparkle to your beauty lover's festive season. 

We're here to help you sort the good from the great and to dig up the most unmissable Black Friday sales.

Achingly cool, the world’s fashion capital Milano, is a nonnegotiable stop when planning your next European getaway.

Lavish bouquet-filled tablescapes fill our feeds and online orders for bouquets are booming—the internet has transformed the floristry industry, and we’re lapping it up

James is a proud triathlete, model, actor, disability advocate, Wiradjuri man and lululemon’s newest Ambassador. He shares lived experiences to champion inclusion and representation in media and fashion. Here, in partnership with lululemon, he unpacks how to dismantle stereotypes this year and beyond. 

We know we’re biased, and not at all humble, but we can’t help reminding you that we live in the greatest city on earth. 

From luxe luggage to the latest in tech, this is the best of the best when it comes to nailing that airport aesthetic.

Make conscious and considered choices when deciding what to buy and give.

Creative spins on officewear are having a moment, and corpcore is the latest (and best) iteration. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave corpcore picks from their latest collection. 

We went digging to sort the timeless from the transient, so you can nail the top runway looks for this season and beyond.

Thanks to the return of athleisure on 2024 runways and Zendaya's tennis-core fits, there’s never been a better time to dress like you belong to an exclusive country club. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave athletic prep picks from their latest collection. 

What if we told you that you could fulfill that pipe dream of being a homeowner without cutting back on your smashed avo? 

Pairing cute and quirky with utilitarian, tomboy femme is the latest fashion trend blowing up on Pinterest. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave picks from their latest collection. 

This year, instead of pushing new trends and treatments on you, we’re here to help you responsibly enhance your routines.

Experience the ultimate 24-hour staycation in Perth at The Westin. 

We all know the more you get into a theme, the more fun you have at the party, so you'd better get a costume sorted stat. 

We gathered up our pet parents, Urban List little ones, and even those doing long-distance with their Dads to sit down and create a Father's Day card that will bring out the inner softie in even the most staunch of our Urban List blokes.

Here are the best markets in Perth.

Looking for a completely unique showstopper of a cake for your next big birthday bash or after something elegant and refined for those upcoming nuptials? We have just the thing.

The crew at Kathmandu have dropped a new range just in time for winter, with a whole slew of gear designed to keep your body warm and your wardrobe rotation fresh.

Oscar award-winning director James Cameron is sharing his life-long passion and pursuits in deep-sea exploration with a five-month exhibition at Freo’s Maritime Museum. Here’s what to expect from JAMES CAMERON—CHALLENGING THE DEEP.

With the rise of Booktok, book review podcasts and book club culture, reading is having a real moment in 2024. Let's face it, though, no Audiobook or Kindle can mimic the magic of getting lost in your favourite store and clutching the cover of your new time-waster. 

Need a cheeky little family holiday but want to avoid a major drive or flight? We’ve found some fantastic family accommodation options around Perth or within a few hours for you to play and stay with the entire family, without losing a day to travel delays.

Australian Fashion Week presented by Pandora will descend upon Carriageworks again this May. Designers on show in 2024 include P.E Nation, Romance Was Born, Anna Quan, Blanca. Here's how to get your tickets now. 

We’ve got a few ways to increase those brownie points, get you in the good books or raise you to number one on the best friends list—and they all include home-delivered presents.

We’ve put together a list of 30 things to do in Perth while the weather is still gloriously hot. Get started now!

New Balance and the Australian Open have come together in a unique co-branded range of tennis kit perfect for helping you serve this summer.

With help from Philips, we’ve curated a list of tips to level-up your already loyal routine.   

With the average Aussie generating a staggering 540 kgs of waste a year, it’s time to get savvy with sustainability around the home. Waste Sorted is fighting the battle against mindless landfill teaching West Aussies how to be a GREAT Sort and do better than the bin. 

Can't afford to hire a cleaner to shine your place from top to toe ahead of the entertaining season? Give your surfaces a solid spruce and avoid the stress of a messy house when the fam comes to visit. 

You’d think we’d have perfected the art of summer prep by now, but every year proves there’s always room in our bag to level up and sub out existing summer essentials for fresh additions—it seems every company under the sun is constantly finding new ways to enhance our warmest season. 

The answers to all your questions and curiosities before you jump into your big e-bike purchase.

100+ banging and easy-to-order gift ideas for your folks, friends, mates and dates.

A list of places around Perth where you can pick up a real Christmas tree. 

Who says we need to be rugged up, sipping on mulled wine and ice-skating around the snow to enjoy the spirit of Christmas markets? Perth’s turning it on this festive season so get in the spirit of carols and tinsel-we’re decking the halls in bells of Holly!

Perth's favourite seaside sculpture walk, Sculpture By The Sea, is returning for its 20th year in 2024.

Simple tips from local artist Cassi George on how to make that dream house a home.

Dress hire has become a staple in the world of event season wardrobes and we’re here for it—sustainable fashion, the latest season’s styles and a fraction of the price you’d usually dish out. 

\Perth is scoring a second IKEA, when an IKEA Plan and Order Point in Cannington joins the Innaloo location.

You can't be expected to make solid shopping choices on an empty stomach. And thankfully, Karrinyup's dining scene has never been better.

From designer-inspired pet beds to stylish cat trees, window hammocks, and chic water bowls, this pet furniture will ensure your home is a paradise for your cat or dog. 

The Bugaboo Dragonfly pram is slated to drop in Australia in August. Here's what to expect from this game-changing new pram for city-dwellers—including its patented one-hand fold technology. 

Know that you’ve found the one, but are clueless on where to start looking for that perfect shiny representation of your love? We’ve got you covered. There are a couple of decisions you’ll need to consider first; your price range (give or take say 10% you’re willing to part with), whether you’d like to design an original piece or choose a ready made design (and if so, what type of design are you after), and lastly where you’re going to be looking.

 Score a champagne sleep on a beer budget.

From raincoats to coats, knitwear, and jackets designed to keep our furry pals warm. 

Update your space for winter with these on-trend pet essentials.

Consider yourself a bit of an art aficionado? Freo Art Centre’s latest exhibition has landed with over 50 emerging, established and cross-disciplinary Australian artists showcasing their finest print works, plus are giving you the chance to take home your own original creation. 

It doesn’t matter if you’re a kitchen wizard or struggle to even make toast, cooking classes are the ultimate way to spend an evening in a supportive relaxed environment where you can not only pick up a few tricks to take home with you, but also to sample some amazing plates and surprise yourself with your hidden abilities.

Perth’s a truly great city and we think having fun in it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. With that in mind, we’ve endeavoured to bring you 50 fun, tasty and downright rad yet cheap things to do in Perth for less than a pineapple. 

With help from BCF curate the perfect campsite this festival season.

Congratulations! That long-awaited engagement finally happened and the exciting part can now really begin with the planning of that dreamy dress you’ve been screenshotting replicas of since you were 18.

Dig your hands into some clay at the best pottery workshops around Perth.

Looking for a way to shake up your wardrobe without costing the earth?? We've teamed up with AGL to share some top tips you can use to minimise material waste, reduce your spending and most importantly, refine your wardrobe.

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your living space on without breaking the bank.

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to guide you along your journey of creating the ultimate affordable, safe, and inviting space to unwind and recharge. 

Indigenous Australians have been creating art on our soil for thousands of years. Widely acknowledged as the oldest unbroken art form in the world, Aboriginal art is renowned for its visual storytelling, exploring broad subject matters across a variety of mediums and preserving the extraordinary culture of First Nations people. 

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your kitchen and dining space without breaking the bank. 

Feeling a bit uninspired by your current home sitch? Is your living, dining or bedroom space not sparking joy? Well luckily for you Perth has an endless slew of gorg furniture stores to fit all price points just waiting for you to explore, so we’ve put some of our faves together to send you in the right direction.

As the temps drop, movie dates in bed and cosy nights on the couch become a whole lot more tempting than going out. So there’s never been a better time to turn your abode into a sanctuary of self-care. 

You know you’re an adult when you consider browsing homewares shops a legitimate and highly enjoyable pass-time. There’s nothing like admiring gorgeous sets of ceramics or lightly stroking your hand over high quality linen bedding to really get the senses going (and the cash flowing).

Whether you’re looking to bring some life to those empty white walls in your home, or wanting to make an epic design statement that will leave your guests wowed, the neon sign trend has exploded with every celeb from Kendall Jenner to Elton John and The Biebers spicing up their pads with these punchy lighting alternatives. 

Dipping into the decade of nostalgia, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is back for another nail-biting season.

Inspired by the effortless street style captured during Paris fashion week, our sartorial inspo this season is to embrace the minimalist mindset to maximise uniqueness. In other words, pairing back all the noise and leaning into pieces that feel uniquely you. The latest arrivals from H&M’s upcoming AW23 collection tap into this celebration of simplicity and confidence. 

We asked Selina Yang to show us how she spins her own unique looks together from the H&M AW 2023 collection to inspire your own fashion journey.  

There’s a piece in here fit for every occasion.

The gay Olympics, AKA WorldPride, has arrived in Sydney, and this is my guide on how to make sex toys queer-friendly, and fun in a non-gendered way.  

Whether you’re an art aficionado, curious student or merely looking for the perfect rainy day activity, these are the best art galleries to check out in Perth.

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with partners, Galentines with your friends, or solo self-love, V-Day is a chance to add to the pleasure toolkit.

Get ready to pop the champagne, the in-concert spectacular of Baz Lurhmann’s iconic bohemian love story, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, is finally coming to WA this February. Tickets are on sale now, and with Christmas right around the corner, we reckon it's the perfect experience to gift this year.

Starting December 16, the WA Museum Boola Bardip will host a mind-bending exhibition celebrating all things Alice in Wonderland.

As December gets closer, many of you organised bunnies will be thinking about your Chrissy shopping list, and while we know it’s tempting to pop into the big shopping centers, this year more than ever our local bizzes need your love and support, so we’ve put together a list of some of the most fabulous bookstores, delivery services and gift stores so that you can ditch the same old mass produced stuff and wrap up some one-of-a-kind gems instead.

If you’re not so keen on spending hours scouring the web or braving the typical big shopping centre madness, let us point you towards a more enjoyable way to shop this Christmas. One that involves trading those big chain stores for a string of independent boutiques full of sophisticated, unique and sustainable gifts. And provides plenty of opportunities to refuel at incredible cafes, bars and eateries. We’re talking, of course, about Fremantle. 

Save your hip pocket and contribute to fairtrade coffee practices by buying your morning brew at 7-Eleven. 

Christmas is just around the corner and, if you’re anything like us, you could’ve sworn it was January like five minutes ago. But there’s no need to panic—a savvy financial plan will set you up for fun and festivities.

Double double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble. The most frightful night of the year approaches—it’s time to get spooky with these actually good Halloween costume ideas. 

From food and fashion to beauty and beats, here's the design inpso you need to help you make space for the things that matter most.

We’re a tiny bit (read: a lot) obsessed with the work of Tom Gould. Born in Aotearoa and based in New York, the director-slash-photographer has won the world over with his emotive visual storytelling. 

We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found. 

As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.

Bring your wildest interior design fantasies to life at the mammoth IKEA Festival.

From August 11 until September 4, R.M.Williams is giving you the chance to score one of five shopping experiences, including a $4,000 voucher and a private styling appointment.

We don’t know about you, but every time we go for a coffee at Yelo or a gin at Frisk. Small Bar, we see everyone with their dogs and it makes us really, really want one. Because life would be so much better if you had a little furry partner in crime, wouldn’t it?

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

When we think of a model, we conjure a standard vision in our minds. You know the one. For decades, model status has remained tall, thin, white, able-bodied and cis-gendered. Not always, but most of the time. 

Score a steal on quality threads at DFO Perth. 

If you’re thinking of hosting your mates at your place soon, we’ve teamed up with Jacob’s Creek newest drop Lively Bunch—a deliciously crisp Pinot Noir that’s best served slightly chilled—to bring you a list of playful “chilled vibe” essentials that’ll liven up your laid-back feast in the best way possible. 

Normally any excuse will do for a shopping spree, but why build up that Afterpay debt when you can revamp your whole wardrobe without breaking the bank. From second-hand boutiques to thrift shop treasure troves, Perth has got the goods for great op shopping. And trust us, shopping is a lot more fun without that guilty feeling. Not only will you find unique new (or old) threads, but you’ll also earn some seriously good karma by shopping sustainably and giving to charity. So gather your pennies and get hunting at these vintage and op shops in Perth.

Find your new favourite artwork at Revealed, an online art market housing original, ethical artworks from more than 29 regional and remote WA Aboriginal art centres and emerging independent artists. 

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels their passion, and to educate and inspire your own journey towards a future made better. 

Stock up on all your hiking essentials and nab yourself the latest Merrell hiking shoes in the exclusive Australia-only pre-release of the Moab 3 range. 

Truth be told, ‘90s-style has been making a comeback for years, and it’s filled the scrunchie-sized hole in our hearts. From graphic tees to bucket hats, this era has pretty much taken over our wardrobes—and it’s here to stay.

Is there anyone in the world who deserves to be spoilt more than mum? We think not. And what better way to show mum how much you care, and score some serious brownie points than with a carefully thought out gift from the West. 

To help you get moving this autumn—and ensure you’re looking your finest when you reach peak perspiration—we’ve rounded up the best new gear from Hype DC. 

As loungewear continues to be the foundation of modern style, it's not surprising that many of us look to sportswear brands for dictating trends and designing versatile wardrobe staples. And, this is precisely what New Balance's latest collection is all about. 

We sat down with Western Sydney artist Bianca Beers to chat about growing up in a Paris Hilton-inspired style era (we’re talking over-glossed lips, huge hoops and quilted handbags) and how her art has led her to embrace her colourful and confident style today. 

“Eclectic, colourful and over-accessorised” is how Sydney creator and digital artist Tara Chandra describes her style. Motivated by dressing differently and being unapologetically herself, Chandra's refreshing and playful approach to fashion is what catapulted her to social fame. 

We’re shining the spotlight on climate activists, First Nations rights advocates, eco innovators, sustainable fashion designers, disability rights champions, body positivity campaigners—anyone who is taking the leap to be the change they want to see. And now we want you to be part of the search to find our 30th face shaping the next decade.