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The view from Tom’s Italian at North Beach.

Food review Tom’s Italian: coastal sunset stunner just bellissimo

With a steaming bowl of absolutely delicious pasta in front of us and a can’t-be-beaten view of the setting sun, we definitely aren’t sorry we took a punt on Tom’s Italian. 

Laura Newell

Laura Newell

Nat Locke.

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THAT’S LIFE
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Things I think are worth your money (and a few that aren’t)

A few weeks ago, there was a social media trend where people would list the five things that, in their opinion, were worth the money. Like all good gen Xers, I am late to the party, but here I am.

Nat Locke

Adrian Barich for STM. Michael Wilson

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BEING BARRA
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Nolan’s Odyssey and movies that make you rethink your life

The epic blockbuster got me thinking about one of my favourite questions: which movies don’t just entertain you, but also change how you think about life. Here are some of my favourites.

Adrian Barich

Gird your loins: The Vampire Lestat is streaming on SBS On Demand.

Screen QueenThe Vampire Lestat is TV at its horniest

This week our resident Screen Queen Clare Rigden is getting hot under the collar for Lestat, peeping the DC series Lanterns, gearing up for this year’s Logie awards and watching the sweet kids’ feature, Zog.

Clare Rigden

Patatas de Picoteo is available at Pinchos.

STM LOVESA few things the STM team are loving at the moment

From a viral activewear store launch to a fun “ping pong parmi” special, there’s a lot to love in the Perth community.

STM team

Bespoke made-to-measure tailored suit, P.O.A, Parker & Co.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 35 gift ideas for dad

Whether he’s sporty, bookish, a foodie or an adventurer, we have something for every dad or father figure ahead of his special day.

Megan French and Jade Jurewicz

Cupcake queen Rachel Lindsay who is a viral online baker.

STM You’ve likely seen her cupcakes, but you won’t know her face

With more than 4 million followers and a debut cookbook, Perth’s Rachel Lindsay is among the world’s most-watched bakers on social media — and one of the most anonymous.

Jade Jurewicz

Adrian Barich for STM. Michael Wilson

BEING BARRAWhy mining gets in your blood, and never leaves

From Paddy Hannan to the Golden Mile, my return to Kalgoorlie after years away shows the gold rush optimism is still there.

Adrian Barich

Nat Locke

THAT’S LIFEI gave leftovers the ick before ick was invented

Cold roast beef repulsed me as a kid, yet now I can eat butter chicken at 7am. It’s made me realise that not all leftovers were created equal.

STM Nat

Stuart Fails To Save The Universe is definitely worth your time.

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The five TV shows worth watching this week

This week our Screen Queen is being won over by a Chuck Lorre sitcom, checking out Netflix’s My Brilliant Career adaptation, peeping Ultimate Girls Trip and getting her silly on with the folks from Tires.

Clare Rigden

Jian Wong Yen, co-founder of Cold Nips, at Alchemy Saunas in East Fremantle.

STMPremiumWhy WA men are finally taking their health seriously 

From ice baths to biohacking and breathwork, men are rewriting what health looks like. Yet the doctor’s office is still last on the list.

Jade Jurewicz

Bistro Massilia in Inglewood.

FOOD REVIEWPremiumIs Bistro Massilia French food without the fuss?

Megan French forgets silver-service stereotypes as she tastes this bistro’s compelling case.

Megan French

A four-course, all-mushroom feast from Double Rainbow and The Mushroom Guys.

STM LOVES STM shares what we’re loving ATM

Food, fashion and festivals — oh my. From retailers opening their first Perth stores to a beach-side music gig, there is plenty to do and see in this weekend’s list.

STM team

Honey-glazed chicken with chorizo and chickpeas from Home Food by Elizabeth Hewson.

recipe Honey-glazed chicken with chorizo and chickpeas

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: chicken thighs are unmatched for their versatility and affordability. Here, they take on a Spanish twist, roasted with chorizo, capsicum, paprika and chickpeas.

Elizabeth Hewson

Mark your diaries: Ted Lasso returns for a fourth season.

TVStart getting excited: Ted Lasso is back!

It’s time for the girls to step up to the pitch — Bring. It. On. Here’s what else our resident Screen Queen is getting excited about this week.

Clare Rigden

Billie Jean Hamlet for Reebok’s Born Classic. Worn for Life. Styling: Monica Morales. Hair: Marie Uva. Makeup: Chantelle Baker.

STMBillie Jean’s massive year hasn’t changed what matters most

From opening and closing Australian Fashion Week to fronting Reebok’s latest campaign, Billie Jean Hamlet’s year has been a whirlwind. But nothing compares to touching down in the Kimberley.

Jade Jurewicz

Nat Locke

THAT’S LIFE Downfall of the house guest . . . Good!

I don’t want to seem inhospitable, but the thought of hosting someone who isn’t say, my niece, just fills me with pre-emptive exhaustion.

Nat Locke

Adrian Barich for STM. Michael Wilson

BEING BARRA A tribute to WA’s silent warriors

They don’t win Brownlow Medals. They mostly don’t make the news and they certainly don’t seek applause. They’re quietly spending their time caring for someone they love.

Adrian Barich

Tigerlily’s spring 2026 campaign was shot in WA's South West.

STM LOVESThe STM share what they’re loving ATM

Australian brand Tigerlily chose WA’s picturesque South West as the backdrop for its latest campaign. Plus, an album the STM team have on repeat.

STM team

Nat Locke

THAT’S LIFEA list of my ‘grey’ flags

Every now and then I am struck by the realisation that, like everyone else on the planet, I am getting older. I call the little epiphanies grey flags, and they sure are stacking up.

Nat Locke

Adrian Barich for STM. Michael Wilson

BEING BARRAWhy faith in humanity doesn’t need a miracle

Barra-land was a pretty good place to be this week. It was one of those weeks that quietly restores your faith in humanity. Nothing earth-shattering. Just little reminders that people are pretty good.

Adrian Barich

Jai Koutrae, Mark Mitchinson and Matt Crook in a scene from Treasure & Dirt.

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Is Australian TV getting weirder?

There has been a run of strange, off-kilter Aussie TV hitting screens of late. This week, our resident Screen Queen Clare is checking out the latest, Treasure & Dirt, on ABC. Here’s what else she’s watching.

Clare Rigden

Boto Teppanyaki and Wine Loft in Cottesloe.

Food review The restaurant worth navigating Perth’s worst carpark for

Boto Teppanyaki and Wine Loft sits above Perth’s flashiest supermarket and serves up Japanese fare so good you almost forget a Range Rover nearly reversed into you below.

Jade Jurewicz

Sheet Society x Peppa Hart collaboration.

STM LOVESWhat the STM team are loving this week

This week we’re adding some unique cinema to our winter itinerary, lusting over a new bedding brand AND Zendaya’s The Odyssey press tour looks, and flying through a new thriller.

Jade Jurewicz