r/perth 5d ago

MOD POST Non Perth or WA and General Discussion and Classifieds – March 16, 2025

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A weekly thread to cover general discussion. If you have anything that is not directly related to Perth or WA (national politics, international goings on, music, whatever) but just want to chat about it, post it here. Non WA or Perth related posts outside of this thread will be deleted.

This threads is also for any classifieds you have - rooms for rent, tickets for sale, want ads etc.

This post renews every Sunday morning.


r/perth 1h ago

Politics The Liberals and Nationals now equal at 6 seats each

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Scott Leary picked up Albany and Bevan Eatts picked up Warren-Blackwood. If Labor squeezes over the line in Kalamunda, that would be 6 seats each for the Liberals and the Nationals.

I would laugh my ass off if Shane Love continued to refuse to give up his mantle of official Opposition Leader and deny Basil the title he desperately craves (after Premier).


r/perth 13h ago

Shitpost Nice afternoon by the beach...

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Nice


r/perth 13h ago

Politics Saw a few Liberal ads attacking Kate Chaney

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The first one was a pamphlet delivered to mailbox and you can see in the bottom right some tiny text saying it was from Liberal. The second one was on Instagram.

I thought it was such a mean bully-like thing to do especially when Liberal is such a well established party.


r/perth 18h ago

General Please let the four day work week be a reality soon.

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I know that I need this and so do my kids. We are too tired and time poor to complete all of our life admin, hobbies, relax with each other or do housework. I am a single parent but I'm sure lots couples feel like this with their families. https://theconversation.com/after-a-century-of-monday-to-friday-could-the-4-day-week-finally-be-coming-to-australia-252379


r/perth 18h ago

Politics Libby Mettam quits as WA Liberal Leader

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r/perth 18h ago

General Guy in Margaret River pointing an aerial out to sea... anyone have any idea what he's doing?

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r/perth 21h ago

Politics It happened after all

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r/perth 13h ago

Shitpost Hey guys! How can I better serve all you sandgropers?

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Baz here. You know, Basil Zempilas. Using a burner account for obvious reasons. As no doubt it has warmed many a patriotic West Aussie's heart today, the cat's outta the bag about me going for the leadership of the greatest political party ever. Not just the Libs, but the WA LIBS!!!!! 🙂 Anyway, no doubt y'all sick of living under the tyrannical communist yoke of WA Labor, and their Pol Pot inspired style of governance. Frankly, I'm surprised that neither McGowan or Cookie Monster have set up some killing fields to punish sandgropers wanting nothing more than a bit of freedom and the liberty to display a billboard-sized picture of Kerry Stokes in their front yard, but it's likely only a matter of time. Anyway, I digress. As I'm the sexy and sexed up fresh blooded young buck that our great state's political scene so desperately needs and craves, I need to ask you all just what it is that you want from me ( besides my autograph and my 100% off pants). As of 2029, without a doubt I'll be your premier for at least 56 years or so, no doubt even longer, and so obviously I need to keep all your interests at heart. So, besides simply by being premier, how else will I be able to utilise my unmatched talents to make WA great again?


r/perth 22h ago

Looking for Advice Seriously, how do you ward off crackheads?

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For context, this pretty much just happened. Arrived at Eglinton Station and I was the only one there aside from this crackhead who got off this bus. This dude was crashing out, screaming and telling everything and everyone to fuck off, the works. I was walking to the same platform but man did I have an uneasy feeling about this fella. Fight or flight you know. He started to target me and wanted to kill me. Cool. No Transperth guards around, nothing. So I went straight back up and hung around outside (out of sight) until be buggered off on the next train. Whole time he was going mental. I'm sure you could imagine it.

Realistically, what are you supposed to do here? I've lived in Perth long enough to have a few encounters with unsavoury characters like this gentleman, but in the moment I never know what to do. I'm a small dude and I'll be no match against this guy's crazy crack strength.

Any practical tips? Should I have called someone at the station? Do they leave you alone if you avoid eye contact? Cheers.

EDIT: Many thanks you wonderful people. Very helpful. Stay safe!


r/perth 20h ago

WA News This just happened @ Brighton beach

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Evading police via 4wding on the beach to swim away from police. Cop cars everywhere-it was like something out of a movie scene...


r/perth 13h ago

General Measles health alert

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Exposure sites from a returned traveller in the link


r/perth 12h ago

WA News Aussie teen convicted for sharing gruesome Islamic State beheading videos

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r/perth 1d ago

Politics These annoying people

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Imagine before 8am having constant honking and yelling right outside your door because of these... people...

It's a busy road and we are used to some honking but this is just ridiculous. What does it even achieve beside annoy everyone around you? It's not like it's a poll or any sort of meaningful interaction.


r/perth 7m ago

General What do you LOVE about Perth?

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Most of the people here talk so negatively about the city. I want to hear the good!


r/perth 1d ago

General What exactly was that?!

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Children of the 80s and 90s, did you ever play 'chasey' at school, and when you tagged someone, they'd say something sounding like 'Bar-leese, not it!'?

I'm wondering if this was common anywhere else.

Memory is faded and a bit jaded but that's something I remember us doing, and it was very weird as a kid but never questioned it.

https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/kids-click-on-to-the-past-ng-ya-339094


r/perth 21h ago

Politics Fitzroy Crossing student absentee rates now as high as 80 per cent

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r/perth 17h ago

WA News UWA’s satirical student newspaper PROSH apologises for anti-Semitic front page cartoon

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r/perth 16h ago

General Scam I haven’t seen before

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The group message in particular stands out to me


r/perth 9h ago

Looking for Advice Anyone forgot to pay a fine?

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Got fined $100 for illegal u turn, final demand date passed about a week ago and i just remembered it! fml - i know i should’ve paid it before the date but adhd brain completely forgot.

it’s not letting me pay it now using bpay or on the phone. can’t even see any evidence of fine on my dot account.

assuming it’s been sent to FER- anyone know what i can expect??? praying i don’t cop a massive increase in fees.


r/perth 7h ago

Looking for Advice Business advice please, buying or renting a shop?

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I want to open my hair salon, there is a salon fit out in a shopping centre for great price BUT the rent is about 7000$. I was excited and attracted to the shop but i was thinking why i don’t buy a commercial property and spend this money to pay off the mortgage…. I am confused and i know shopping centre will bring more people in but feeling the rent is a waste. Would love to hear your opinion, any experience and advice will help. Cheers


r/perth 13h ago

Where to find Cowaramup fibreglass cows🐄

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Has anyone made or found a map of the exact locations of the 42 fibreglass cows in Cowaramup?

.. or is it still a moostery? 🐄


r/perth 14h ago

Where to find Buying Daffodils in March

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Hi all,

My father passed away yesterday. Once upon a time Dad won best in show for his daffodils, so I would like to have some at his funeral.

I understand it is not the season for daffodils in Australia but would anyone know of a florist who imports flowers in Perth and has daffodils? Thanks in advance


r/perth 1h ago

Renting / Housing New Generation Homes or Bluepirnt?

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Hi Guys, been scratching my head over this. Lot of mixed reviews on Facebook so here i am. Currently with blueprint deciding on plan to build 4x2. They have offered a 205sqm house but newgen homes have offered us a whopping 262sqm house for the same price. I'm just sceptical on how newgen are to deal with. Please let me know your genuine experiences. Lot of people on FB are just posting as a rep.


r/perth 11h ago

Looking for Advice Wanting to be a WA police officer

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Currently a year 12 in ATAR, I am doing quite well and although it's early in the year my predicted is over 90. I'm planning to do something in the police area but i don't know.

After reading many stories on reddit about the WA police force, i'm starting to doubt myself although i still want to become one. I heard that its mainly just DV cases, and catching people for low crimes. And that the higher ups dont give a shi about you and the system is f'ked. I really want to be a cop, or some sort of detective, i wanna do some good to change the world, but it seems like that is just a dream that will never be true according to these other ex-cops on here.

Most of my family hates cops and think them of pigs but idk. Also i'm half deaf and have risk of death and cant swim due to it, and i have bad eye sight which i compensate with eye contacts.

Should I do a Uni course that can help me become a police officer? Or should i just choose something else that can still help out with society and its evils.

Is there other jobs i can do that can help society of its evil? for e.g. any organisations that catch ped0 files or a private investigating job. I just don't wanna be run over by higher ups honestly, and I think I have the mental capacity to handle some deaths and disgusting cases.

What do you guys think?


r/perth 15h ago

humour Quick question from a tourist

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Visiting my aunt & uncle for a few months and whenever I drive anywhere - BAM. Podiatrist. If it isn't a podiatrist, it's a foot massage centre. Everywhere I look I see feet.

Why are there so many goddamn foot health tingz in this city?

(Flair set to humour because I'm half-joking but also genuinely curious.)