In case you missed it, baby bottle self-feeding devices were permanently banned by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) back in May.
Baby bottle self-feeding devices are designed to allow bubs to drink from a bottle without an adult holding it. Some use pillows or a body worn holder to prop up a bottle in the baby’s mouth, while others use flexible tubes or straws that connect a teat to a bottle.
A Perth real estate agency has been reprimanded and fined $5,000 by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT), after admitting to improperly releasing a $50,000 deposit that should have remained in trust under Western Australia’s strata title laws.
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow.
FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 8 July 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 9.9 cents per litre (cpl) to 172.8 cpl with BP hiking up to 199.9 cpl; Ampol and EG Ampol up to 183.9 cpl; 7-Eleven up to 179.9 cpl; and Caltex up to 175.9 cpl.
Whitegoods and televisions account for the majority of household goods complaints received by Consumer Protection. People rely on these items every day, and when something goes wrong it’s a major disruption and can leave you out of pocket. Think about the food that could spoil when a fridge stops working, or the extra money needed for a laundromat when the washing machine breaks down.
The last thing you need is the retailer not understanding their obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) when your fridge, washer, dishwasher, dryer or TV breaks down.
Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Seafood country of origin labelling now mandatory for hospitality
Key points:
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. Drivers are also urged to only purchase the fuel they need to fill their vehicles, not to stockpile.
FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 1 July 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 16 cents per litre (cpl) to 164.3 cpl with United hiking up to 195.9 cpl; BP and EG Ampol up to 189.9 cpl; Ampol up to 183.9 cpl; Vibe up to 179.7 cpl; and 7-Eleven and Caltex up to 169.9 cpl.
As the cooler weather sets in, many of us turn to heaters, electric blankets, hot water bottles and fires to stay cosy. The colder months can be one of the more dangerous times of year for fires and burns so Consumer Protection is urging West Aussies to follow some simple precautions to help prevent injuries and keep your home safe.
An Alkimos real estate agency has been fined $5,000 and ordered to pay $5,499 in costs after failing to lodge two tenancy bonds with the Bond Administrator within the required timeframe.
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. Drivers are also urged to only purchase the fuel they need to fill their vehicles, not to stockpile.
FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 24 June 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 8 cents per litre (cpl) to 160.3 cpl with EG Ampol and BP hiking up to 189.9 cpl; and Ampol up to 179.9 cpl.
‘Bitumen bandits’ and other travelling conmen continue to target households with cheap offers for home maintenance and repairs. From driveway sealing and roof repairs to painting and paving, these operators often arrive uninvited, sometimes claiming they were “working in the area” and have leftover materials they can use at a discounted rate.
While the offer may sound tempting, these deals can quickly turn into an expensive mistake.
