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Adrian Barich for STM.

BEING BARRACommentsWhat sunscreen teaches us about . . . life?

The idea came to me via Instagram. At first, I was a bit confused. Then I did some research, and it all came back to me: the famous sunscreen essay that sparked a thousand parodies.

Adrian Barich

Nat Locke has finally made her 2026 resolution.

THAT’S LIFEPremiumAfter a dressing down, here is my 2026 resolution

As an exercise, I scoured my bank statements from 2025 to determine how much I spent on clothing and the total was . . . startling. Like, horrifying. And embarrassing.

Nat Locke

Tipsy Cow Steakhouse in Perth is a good time.

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It’s hard not to have a good time at this steakhouse

With big burgers, quenching margaritas, masterful forms of potato and gorgeous cuts of succulent meat, Tipsy Cow Steakhouse is ticking all the boxes for a filling feast.

Simone Grogan

Chappell Roan is headlining Laneway Festival in 2026.

Music PremiumLaneway Festival turns 21, and Chappell Roan is invited

Known for introducing Aussie audiences to their new favourite artist, its back catalogue includes Florence & The Machine, Lorde and Fred Again. As it turns 21, co-founder Danny Rogers walks down memory lane.

Jay Hanna

Miso chocolate chip cookies. Food styled by Samantha Seneviratne.

NYT recipe PremiumA gluten-free chocolate chip cookie for the ages

It’s a matter of great debate among chocolate chip cookie lovers: Chewy and gooey? Cakelike and tender? Crisp and crunchy? (Or maybe you’re one of those people who likes to eat just the dough? We see you.)

Jade Jurewicz

Artist Tessa MacKay, photographed at Lawson Flats, has released new works, Social Realism.

ArtsPremiumThe perfectly imperfect work of Tessa MacKay

The acclaimed WA artist’s latest work is overexposed and the composition is terrible — and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Ben O’Shea

The Jacques Wei x H&M collection for Chinese New Year.

STM LOVESPremiumThese are a few of our favourite things

From a new bar opening to the chance to win a 9ct yellow gold ring from local jeweller Soklich & Co — don’t miss this week’s STM Loves.

Megan French and Jade Jurewicz

What are WA authors reading this summer?

booksPremiumLocal authors reveal what they’re reading this summer

From new releases such as The Mushroom Tapes to classics like Anna Karenina, these are the summertime reads WA authors are reaching for on their time off.

Megan French

Perth actor Grace Chow is in new ABC series Dog Park.

TVPremiumGrace Chow on why Dog Park isn’t really about the dogs

As she enjoys downtime at home, the Perth actor and writer reveals why ABC comedy Dog Park is less about pooches and more about the human need for connection.

Jade Jurewicz

Timothee Chalamet on the viral Marty Supreme press tour, described as turning ‘movie marketing into performance art’.

movies PremiumHow Marty Supreme turned ping-pong into prestige cinema

From locking down Timothee Chalamet with a video, to being knocked back by Gwyneth Paltrow, director Josh Safdie reveals how he’s made the game of ping-pong into one of the hottest films of the year.

Ben O'Shea

Adrian Barich for STM.

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I love my kids, but they probably need to leave Perth

Now before you fire off an angry email, let me say this: Perth is magnificent. It’s safe, clean, sunny, prosperous, and incredibly liveable. It’s not known as God’s Country for nothing. But. . .

Adrian Barich

Anticipated series The Walsh Sisters hits Australian screens on Stan on January 22.

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Marian Keyes adaptation finally hits Aussie screens

The Walsh sisters, Keyes’ most beloved characters, finally come to life in this warm, witty adaptation fans have waited years for. But does it capture the same magic as her novels?

Jade Jurewicz

Food at Ceasun in Mt Hawthorn.

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Could this be Perth’s best new Thai restaurant?

We had heard good things about Ceasun’s elevated Thai cuisine — right up to a few minutes before eating, when the attendee at the bottle shop declared it the best he had tasted. He was right.

Jay Hanna

Mecca Max Off Duty blush and contour sticks now come in eight shades and retail for $22.

stm loves PremiumA few of our favourite things for this week

Our tips for this week include a new gelato outpost, a podcast reminiscing about a cult Aussie TV series, a new hospitality precinct in East Victoria Park, and new shades in an affordable beauty buy.

STM team

Inside Pearla & Co in North Fremantle.

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Welcome to my new favourite seafood restaurant

Starting the year off strong with one of my highest scores yet, Pearla & Co in North Fremantle is serving up dishing unlike anywhere else I’ve tried in Perth.

Jade Jurewicz

Adrian Barich for STM.

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Why my dog is ruling my resolutions this year

Since I’ve been through all the obvious ones, like losing weight and getting fitter, I turned to one of my favourite quotes to guide my 2026: “Be the person your dog thinks you are.” Who’s with me?

Adrian Barich

Narjissiya with asparagus, halloumi and sumac, in New York, March 18, 2021. In Reem Kassis’ take on this dish, whose variations ranged from including meat and broad beans to chickpeas and yoghurt, the vibrant flavours of spring (and the wild asparagus fields of the Levant) provide inspiration. Food styled by Monica Pierini. (Linda Xiao/The New York Times)

NYT recipe PremiumNarjissiya with asparagus, halloumi and sumac

In Reem Kassis’ take on this dish, whose variations ranged from including meat and broad beans to chickpeas and yoghurt, bright flavours (and the wild asparagus of the Levant) provide inspiration.

Reem Kassis

Australian label Club Martyn sells grippy socks for Pilates, yoga and barre.

stm loves PremiumA few of our favourite things for this week

Our tips include a cute new accessory if your New Year’s resolutions include Pilates or yoga, a weekend of beachside music, a new home range from Kmart and a gin celebration at Perth City Farm, for a cause.

STM team

Ella Purnell (Lucy MacLean) in Fallout season two.

TVPremiumFallout’s post-apocalyptic America asks the tough questions

Fallout’s second season continues to pose difficult philosophical questions about morality, capitalism and revenge. But it’s channelled through such a compelling story, it’s an entertaining ride.

Katherine Fleming

Perth’s Tanzyn Crawford is set to star in Game Of Thrones spin-off, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. Tanzyn wears clothing by Monique Tuffnell. Styling: Megan French Hair: Eyeru Woldu @haireyeru Make-up: Hendra Widjaja Location: Guildhall, North Fremantle Stylist’s assistant: Millie McDonald

TVMeet Tanzyn Crawford: Perth’s next global superstar

Tanzyn Crawford can still sip a coffee in her hometown unbothered. But that’s all about to change as the Perth-born actor joins the Game Of Thrones prequel series, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms.

Clare Rigden

‘I always like anonymity,’ Sam Worthington says.

movies How a brickie from Rockingham became a movie superstar

There was a time when Sam Worthington’s chiselled mug was everywhere, not least as the star of the record-busting Avatar films. But recently, he’s slipped into anonymity. And that’s just fine with him.

Thomas Floyd

Adrian Barich promo shots for The Game. Photo by Michael Wilson

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My close connection to brave Bondi terror attack lifesavers

In my job I’ve seen courage up close. I saw it after the 2002 Bali bombings, among the Kingsley Football Club survivors, and again on December 14 at Bondi, from lifesavers who ran towards danger.

Adrian Barich

Roasted prawn cocktail with horseradish sauce. Do as Melissa Clark does, and roast, don’t poach, the prawns, then serve them with a creamy horseradish remoulade. Food styled by Cyd Raftus McDowell.

NYT recipe A better prawn cocktail is closer than you think

For this version of a prawn cocktail, Melissa Clark takes advice from the great chef James Beard, for a classic French remoulade with a kick, and from Ina Garten for more flavoursome, roasted seafood.

Melissa Clark