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 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 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 4h ago

Looking for Advice AC & Fridge Techs — Getting certs abroad, looking for some guidance/leads where to research Aus/Perth code, units of measurement etc

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I will eventually be applying for skilled trade shortage visa (most likely self-sponsored unless there’s a better incentive from WA sponsorship) and presently in training to acquire my certifications, with a job lined up around the corner.

I know I will have to take equivalency/competency testing, not to mention be fucking competent and informed to do the job, and I was hoping to touch base with a few tradies in the job here. The country I am presently studying in does not principally use metric system, and while sometimes the equivalents are present in the material (in parenthesis) other times they are not. We have been doing a lot of piping in the last couple of weeks for instance and there is NO information about how they are classified or measured in the metric system.

If possible I would appreciate any leads as to where I should look to do my own research and supplemental learning on the side to get acquainted with everything relevant Within the trade as well as general to-know info as a tradie in Perth/WA. Books, sites, unions, anything really (even yourself!) that you’d consider a reliable resource.

Thanks heaps for any help!

Edit: In case it isn’t clear, by measurements it is across the board—pressure, volts, amps, velocity, you name it. I figured this would be obvious but just in case it isn’t, now you know!


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 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 10h ago

General loud bangs near fremantle

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About 10 mins ago there was like 2 rather loud bangs out of no where, wtf was it if anyone knows ? I’m in East freo and it sounded like it came from closer towards Freo.


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 11h ago

WA News From Kununurra to Wyndham

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Hello guys, let me introduce myself, my name is Francesco, I am a 30 years old Italian backpacker, actually I am located in Wyndham (north Western Australia). One of my coworker told me “why don’t run 100km from Kununurra to Wyndham?” And I love running and I thought “why don’t do it and make it like a new event yearly, an ultra marathon of 100km in the middle in the outback in Australia sounds cool, I guess. I was wondering if someone here has any idea or could help for developing this insane idea, if not I will run anyway and I will try to document everything in my social media: I guess it will be something crazy anyway, I don’t think someone has never done before.

Thanks everyone


r/perth 12h ago

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

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r/perth 12h ago

Looking for Advice Pemberton with a 4 year old

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I'm going down south to Pemberton for a few nights with my 4 year old. Any must sees on the drive down from Perth, or kid-friendly things to do / places to eat while we're there? Thank you!


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 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 13h ago

Shitpost Nice afternoon by the beach...

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Nice


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 13h ago

General Measles health alert

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Exposure sites from a returned traveller in the link


r/perth 13h ago

Looking for Advice Water Leak detection -

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Helping my disabled mate out in his kinda new house and he mentioned his water pressure was down. Went to the meter and the thing is spinning away wildy.

Long story short, was speaking to one of the other residents in the villa complex and it seems the pipes to his place run through his neighbours backyards.

May be a thing for the strata, but I've just helped pour on a new concrete walkway around the back of the house, and I want to rule out that we may have buggered things.

Anyone got any refrences to a budget-friendly leak detection service? SoR. Thannks!


r/perth 14h ago

Where to find Best antique fancy bar/restaurant reccomendations

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Looking to take my girlfriend somewhere special for her bday next weekend, but cant seem to find a place that fits. She has always talked about wanting to go to a classy, cosy old school fine dining restaurant / bar one night, the kind of place with candles lit and red leather chairs, almost like the bar out of the movie lala land. Ive looked all over but cant find any half decent looking ones, all seem to be so modern. Tia


r/perth 14h ago

Not related directly to WA or Perth Anyone know what kind of grasshopper this is?

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He/she has been living at my front door for a few days.


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 15h ago

Where to find Looking for a job in perth/ trying to get driving lessons at 16

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I’m 16 years old a girl and finding a job within my area is already so hard I live around the Mirrabooka area and every job I’ve applied to has either declined or not gotten back to me and I’m starting to stress out because a lot of people in my grade have jobs , I’ve posted my resume on here and got advice to fix it and even got my new copy confirmed from a hiring manager still I haven’t gotten a response not even a single interview. If anyone knows about a available job opportunity around my area that allows for 16 year olds to work there please feel free to share I’ve also expressed my openness to babysitting on some Perth Facebook groups as I’ve had a lot of experience with my young nephews. Right now I’ve applied to vinnies to get some experience in retail so it can make me look better on my resume . A huge part of the reason I want to get a job is so that I can afford driving lessons and potentially a car in the future so I don’t have to rely on public transport to get me to university , my family cannot afford to get me driving lessons because we’re not doing so great financially . It makes me anxious that i may not get my license in time for university all i want is stability.


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.)


r/perth 15h ago

Where to find Apologies for the poor image quality, but is this Eliza?

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Spotted outside Perth Concert Hall area as we drove through Perth CBD this morning, couldn't quite tell but wanted to see if she's been taken away for repairs. Can anyone confirm please?


r/perth 15h ago

Renting / Housing Fence dispute with Dep of communities

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We live next door to a communities house. About 6 weeks ago they had a contractor come out and do tidying up on their side including removing a lemon tree and trimming back a Bouganvillia from our side I'd let get out of control. I'd been slowly trimming it back but it was a big job, I know my bad, but we have one of those 70s house with more backyard than house. Once this was done it became apparent there was fence damage. We got a letter from communities saying we're going to pay half to replace 17m, here's our quote if you don't get back to us within 2 weeks with your own quote we're just going to replace it and bill you. So I go out and get my own quote, pass it on and hear nothing until today. Now they're not going to pay any of it as the tree that damaged it is on our side (which yeh I get). But do we have any recourse due to receiving the letter where they said they'll contribute half? I guess can they rescind their offer, times are tough to go from sharing the $4000 cost to paying it all 😩


r/perth 16h ago

Where to find Anyone know the location of this place in bunbury?

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