Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.
Planning a trip and looking for someone to take care of the pets and water the house plant in the bathroom that’s hanging on by a thread?
If you’re thinking about bringing a house sitter into your home, there’s a few things you’ll need to consider to avoid coming back to distressed pets or missing items.
If you don’t have the luxury of using a trusted friend or family member as a house sitter, make sure you use a registered business, so your rights are protected under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.
FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 9 April 2025), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 193.3 cpl with Caltex and Reddy Express hiking up to 211.9 cpl; 7-Eleven, BP and EG Ampol up to 209.9 cpl; Vibe up to 209.7 cpl; and Ampol up to 204.9 cpl.
You signed up to a gym, bought the fancy water bottle, and maybe even attended a few classes. But now your enthusiasm for early-morning gains or after-work downward dog is running on empty.
Before you resign yourself to months of paying for a membership you never use, you’ll be pleased to know you are protected by Western Australian law when it comes to fitness service providers.
The Fitness Industry Code of Practice (the code) applies to gyms and fitness centres, and providers such as personal trainers, boot camps and yoga classes.
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.
FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 2 April 2025), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 32 cents per litre (cpl) to 194.4 cpl with EG Ampol and Ampol hiking up to 211.9 cpl; 7-Eleven, Reddy Express, BP and Caltex up to 209.9 cpl; Vibe up to 209.7 cpl; and United up to 205.9 cpl.
A repeat offender who illegally sold more than 30 vehicles in 17 months has been convicted and ordered to pay a total of $87,300.50 by the Perth Magistrates Court.
There’s a lot to weigh-up when buying a car, such as the make/model and how much you want to spend, but one important thing to investigate is who you’re actually doing business with.
We’re warning consumers to be wary of backyard operators who buy and sell multiple vehicles as a profit-making business, as they may rob unsuspecting consumers of their rights to a warranty and other remedies should something go wrong with the vehicles after purchase.
Consumer Protection and WA Police are raising the alarm after an increase in reports of teenagers and young adults being targeted in ‘sextortion’ scams.
A man who bought and sold vehicles from his Marangaroo home without a licence has been ordered to pay a total of $9,262.50 in fines and costs by the Joondalup Magistrate Court.
Hussain Al Hussein was fined $3,800 and ordered to pay costs of $5,462.50 on 30 May 2022 after being prosecuted by Consumer Protection.
Mould or dampness around a home can pose a health risk and should be removed as soon as it’s noticed, yet complaints about mould in rental properties have risen.
Mould is a fungal growth that thrives on moisture. It can exacerbate health problems like asthma, respiratory infections and rashes, cause unpleasant smells, damage to buildings or contents and lead to expensive repairs.
