As summer arrives in Western Australia, a host of exciting events and opportunities are popping up across Perth. From luxurious hair makeovers to new retail collections and cultural markets, there is something for every local to enjoy.
Win Big with Maurice Meade and STM
STM has teamed up with iconic WA hairdresser Maurice Meade to offer six lucky readers the chance to win a signature Christmas package. The total prize pool is incredibly generous, offering a summer hair reset with vouchers for hair services worth $4500, plus more than $3000 in luxury haircare gifts.
The competition features six distinct prize tiers. The first prize includes a $1495 gift voucher, a Maurice Meade Insignia bag, a styling brush set, a comb with a leather pouch, a My Muse multi-styling hot tool, and Kerastase shampoo, conditioner, and heat protectant.
Second prize is a $895 voucher, a styling brush set, a My Muse wide plate hair straightener, and Kerastase haircare essentials. The third prize winner will receive a $795 voucher, a Maurice Meade Cosmetica Bag, and five Kerastase products.
Further prizes include a fourth prize with a $695 voucher and a cordless hot brush, a fifth prize with a $395 voucher and a Kerastase beach bag, and a sixth prize featuring a $225 voucher and a 24-barrel roller set.
To enter, readers must check the STM magazine each week for a unique code word and then enter online. The competition closes at 11.59pm on December 22, 2025, with the winner announced the following day, December 23. For full details and terms, visit mauricemeade.com.au/STM-Enter-Competition.
Perth's Premier Lifestyle and Entertainment Guide
Beyond the hair competition, Perth is buzzing with new openings and events. The Fremantle Arts Centre is hosting the Bazaar Makers Market from December 5 to 7. This curated market showcases Western Australian makers, featuring 14 new stallholders and the return of others who haven't exhibited in over a decade. Entry is $2 per person.
Perth-based footwear brand BETTS has launched its Spring-Summer 2026 collection. The affordable new range includes everything from on-trend jelly shoes to timeless ballet flats, available in-store and online.
In the world of podcasts, a surprising new duo has emerged. Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce and author Bridget Hustwaite have launched 'Fan to Fan,' a music podcast celebrating honest conversations and deep dives into music. The first season features guests like Paul Kelly and Stella Donnelly.
Foodies have a new reason to visit Cottesloe, with the opening of Tigerfish, a Southeast Asian inspired restaurant and bar inside the Cottesloe Beach Hotel. The share-style menu and refreshing cocktail list are perfect for a long lunch with beach views.
More Reasons to Explore Perth
Adding to the retail landscape, MCM House has opened its first WA showroom in Claremont. Located at 250 Stirling Highway, the furniture and lifestyle brand is known for high-quality pieces that reflect the relaxed Australian way of life.
With so much happening, from winning luxury hair packages to exploring new markets and dining spots, it's the perfect time to get out and experience the best of what Perth has to offer this summer.
