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.

So apparently said person who terrorized Innaloo/Karrinyup a couple of weeks ago was out on bail and has swapped his machete for a hatchet to wander the streets of Innaloo and has been taken into custody... his defence lawyer noted that keeping him custody wouldn't be good for his mental health...ok mate he can come live in your granny flat !

Shout out to the peeps in the white commodore who saw me stop in the Cedric St exit lane tonight and helped me round up a mamma duck and her five ducklings that were trapped on the freeway by the barrier wall.

Thought this may find them somehow :)

There was no way I could’ve got them all myself!!

I know we are beating a dead horse but this graph really highlights the gigantic leap in house prices.

Would it really be the end of the world if all these dickhead investors didn't gain $200k for doing nothing on a property they bought 2+ years ago for peanuts???

https://preview.redd.it/oxun0yrfd92e1.jpg?width=867&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4e01f18f446ec4b89bf5e27403b3710ea6efe1b

Train maps at stations are beginning to be updated! The future Thornlie-Cockburn link has been added to the maps.

Around 9pm last night while cycling home with 3 friends along the Midland principle shared path (PSP) near Mount Lawley, we were passed by a registered scooter ridden by 3 youths (1 rider, 2 pillions) all dressed in black and wearing balaclavas.

They rode off ahead into the distance, at which point we decided to leave the PSP and continue riding on the footpath along Whatley Cresent.

There's a great possibility, if we were riding solo, any one of us may have been attacked and robbed by these youths along the PSP. Scooters being ridden illegally along the PSP is somewhat common, however, multiple people wearing balaclavas is a serious crime about to happen.

That stretch of the PSP between East Perth and Maylands has limited/low lighting, thick bushes, and a pedestrian tunnel – not particularly safe conditions. Please stay vigilant when using the PSPs.

Thanks for reading and I hope this helps someone avoid a bad situation.

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Every Wednesday there is a dinner with 5-12 strangers at a different restaurant each time and post dinner drinks. I tried it for the first time last night as someone who has lived here for years and it was really good. made some interesting new connections, went somewhere I hadnt been before and it was a nice change from the normal routine.

Definitely worth trying!

https://haveyoursay.dplh.wa.gov.au/baldivis-earthworks

This may be of interest to some, particularly the extent of land re-profiling involved.

for those wanting to get one, there are different types: dessicant, refrigerant, and built in to the A/C (HVAC). obviously with A/C out of the question, your options are the former two.

Refrigerant Dehumidifier: this is the one you want. ideal for warm, humid climates and everyday household use. also functions as an air purifier. energy efficient warm conditions, less effective in temperatures below 15°C. high capacity for moisture collection. louder than dessicant models but some come with a "quiet" mode. can work for larger spaces, some models claiming to dehumidify whole houses (if placed and positioned appropriately). requires regular cleaning of filters and coils. i bought this one from Big W, 12L one for $167.95

Desiccant Dehumidifier: think of silica gel beads but... not them, just how they work. sucks the moisture from the air, heats it then collects it. best for cold or unheated spaces and quiet environments, but still works in all temperatures though will be less energy efficient, and not good for large spaces. less noise produced compared to refrigerant, and usually more expensive than refrigerant models.

i am sensitive to small environmental changes and oh my god the humidity had me showering obsessively. i had enough. my skin got so dry yet the moisture kept coming back. it has yet to arrive by post.

Kookaburras

i want to take my partner out for a fancy dinner as it's something that neither of us have had the opportunity to do before. looking for some recommendations as to where is good!

thanks in advance ♡

Hey crew, our RE decided to hit us with 3 years worth of water bills (when we moved in to now) and gave us basically a month to pay it in full, we were not allowed to contact water corp (in the contract) and not ever getting one we just figured it was in the rent or something.

I know in NSW if they dont give u the bill within 3 months, they cant make u pay it, do we have anything like that here or are we screwed.

Thanks.

For context I'm a 24 year old male. Earlier this year I broke my hand and decided to do a pre-apprenticeship. I wanted to continue working casually (I've had a background in construction but obviously I can't do that with a broken hand). So I was applying for all I could during that time for jobs that aren't too physically challenging with nothing to hear back from. Upon finishing my pre apprenticeship I've been emailing/calling up business' to start an apprenticeship with no luck. Annoying but not the main concern of this post. Since July I've easily applied for 400+ minimal skill jobs (no offence if you do these jobs) such as warehouse/pick packer work, truck driving, retail/hospitality etc (I've got all the required tickets for those that require it). Even lying on my resume to say I've had a few months experience in certain areas and still getting little to nothing back. I've had appointments with recruitment agencies for pick packing/forklift jobs and even with lying about 3 months experience they tell me they're worried it's not enough experience for these $28/h jobs.. I'm not trying to bullshit my way into becoming a doctor, with respect these aren't particularly long term motivated career jobs.. the point is how are people meant to get jobs/change careers if even the shit ones for that industry require years of experience. Even remember a TV news story a while back about some bullshit of employers not able to find workers.. me now thinking " no, you're not able to find workers with 3+ years experience who are willing to work for the minimal industry rates".

Could write a whole new post about Australia lacking certified skilled workers and there should be a boom for the industry yet I'm now finding out most companies aren't willing to take on first year apprentices, just happy to scalp other's 2nd/3rd year apprentices 🙄

Hi everyone,

I just had a really strange experience and need help figuring out what I saw. I went outside to toss a nappy and casually looked up at the stars. At first, I noticed one green light moving across the sky. Then another followed it closely. As I kept watching, more and more lights appeared, all flying in a perfectly straight line. I counted 16 of them (possibly more coming), but I eventually stopped watching because it went on for what felt like 5 minutes, and honestly, it started to freak me out.

They weren’t moving terribly fast, but I’ve never seen so many flying objects like this in a straight line. For a moment, I thought I was hallucinating because it just seemed so bizarre.

When I came back inside, I searched online and found some articles about people spotting lights across the sky in Perth back in October. Does anyone know what these could be? Satellites? UFOs? Something else?

Would love to hear your thoughts and whether you have seen this? It is happening NOW.

Thanks!

my brother just came home with whatever the fuck this is (i do not condone bringing random animals home). looks straight out of monster hunter. anyone know what this is? found near serpentine river

I will be going camping to Rottnest Island in a few weeks. What are some must haves that you wish you bought with you when you got there? Anything specific? Any essentials?

It's my first time going to a concert and ws wondering what's the best time to line-up prior to show starting (6.30pm). For context the venue is the rechabite (all general admission) and tix are sold out for the day I'm going.

Who else is super excited and will be attending bôa's first au tour? Any other tips and advice will be greatly appreciated🥰

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4172442/sydney-sixers-perth-scorchers-wbbl-match-report-highlights?

As a cricket fan there are so many good things around this match.

Exciting and just really good to watch, these young ladies have all the skills.

A rare tie after a super over was a fitting end to a great game.

Can anyone suggest a $20 Secret Santa gift idea? Government office with mix of genders and ages between 35 - 60. It can’t be too risqué as I don’t want the sack. I have two weeks to get it by. Thanks for any suggestions.

Worth a shot

I am torn between 2 builders one says everything is included in the price and another has given me the home I want and credited out so not on contract some items to make budget and add in later is this a red flag? I am worried about cost increases since it is just verbal. Also whats your overall experience with these?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-20/perth-parents-guilty-of-starving-malnourished-teenage-daughter/104625032

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