Authors
Alex is a writer and photographer who loves exploring Australia and the outback. Inspired by her time working in remote communities in the APY Lands (central Australia) in 2010, she’s continued to travel throughout remote WA, SA and NT ever since. When she’s not stuck in the office or writing, she’s out hiking, traveling down dirt roads and taking photos.
Alexandra is a Travel and Lifestyle Writer and Photographer with a demonstrated history of working in the newspaper, magazine, television and digital media industries.
She has contributed to publications including The West Australian, Sunday Times, Signature Media, TimeOut, We Are Explorers, FOUND magazine, Destination Perth, Australia's Coral Coast, Australia's Golden Outback and more.
Ben Somerford is a WA-based sports journalist who is the founder of Honeyball and writes for a variety of publishers including Stats Perform, afl.com.au, The AU Review, Sports Pundit and more.
Caitlin Scott is a Fremantle-based freelance writer, with a passion for vegetarian food, good wine, and large cups of tea. She has a degree from Curtin University, and in 2020 she returned from spending two years working as a writer in the UK. Caitlin now creates a range of copywriting content for digital marketing agencies across Perth, and writes book reviews for Underground Writers.
Chelsea is a freelance writer with a degree in Journalism and International Relations from Curtin University. She has spent time working in radio and marketing, and when she's not working she loves travelling to new places and relaxing at the beach.
Clare Ryan has spent over 12 years as a stylist, journalist and editor, working across all lifestyle markets. She is a multi-skilled creative who is experienced in online media, print media, social media and all areas of fashion and interior styling.
An avid storyteller, Emma Ruben is a Perth-based freelance writer with a keen taste for the lifestyle and cultural scene. When she's not eating out or diving into a local snorkel spot, she's got her nose in a good book or hanging out with her labradoodle. She's on a mission to travel to a new place every year.
Grace is a Perth-based freelance writer who loves to dine out and discover hidden gems (there’s no gatekeeping here). When she’s not writing, Grace is usually perusing bookstores, frolicking in nature or trying to find the best pint of Guinness in Perth.
Hannah Howl is a Perth-based freelance writer who is undertaking a double degree in Professional Writing & Publishing and in Marketing at Curtin University.
She is passionate about anything surrounding writing, marketing, good food and travel; she hopes to see the world upon completion of her degree.
Jasmine is a Curtin Graduate who is passionate about everything media (especially travel media). Spending all of her free time discovering new locations, she loves the freedom of expressing herself through her writing.
Joel Rasmussen is an Australian combat sports journalist, specialising in the world of mixed martial arts. He brings his experience and expertise to Perth is OK! to analyse and cover combat sports in and around Perth, covering events that happen in the city, as well as Perth locals as the venture across Australia and around the world. He has covered the UFC, leading Australian promotions such as Eternal and Hex, professional Boxing, and the WWE.
Cook, writer and food journo. Sharing incredible food and the voices of those who make it.
Kate Jones freelance content writer based in Western Australia. Publications she has contributed to include Perth Is OK!, Time Out, Rediscover Rockingham, the Margaret River Region’s Tales & Trails magazine, Scoop Digital, Insider Guides, Lost in Fremantle and Hunter & Bligh.
Kate is a freelance writer. When she's not having adventures with her family, she's at an op shop, rummaging for gems—probably while listening to a true crime or celebrity blind item podcast. Kate also creates content for Good Sammy, contributing to their social media and writing blog articles about op shopping, the circular economy and disability employment.
Lewis Wiseman is a well-travelled reporter and editor who has returned to Australia after seven years working in the UK. As well as writing for Perth is OK!, he is a journalist for the Socceroos.
Rebecca (Bec) MacFarlane is a Canadian expat living in Australia. When she's not writing, Bec can be found enjoying a glass of Prosecco, engrossed in a good book, or dissecting Taylor Swift lyrics (sorry, not sorry).
Sally Hall is the Cultural Editor at Perth Is OK! A sandwich enthusiast and design lover, she's also been known to enjoy a dirty martini or two.
sally@perthisok.com
Troy Mutton is the Chief Editor at Perth Is OK! Prior to this he was the editor at music/lifestyle/culture website Pilerats.com and Drum Media (now The Music). He’s had work published on The Betoota Advocate, Huff Post Aus, Xpress Magazine, Perth Now and more.
Mark Pybus AKA The Life Of Py is a Western Australian based writer sharing hiking, travel, photography experiences from around Australia.
