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.
A Canning Vale roof repairer who repeatedly accepted deposits for work he failed to complete has been ordered to pay $16,128.30 in fines, compensation and costs following prosecution by the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety’s Consumer Protection division.
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 17 June 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 8 cents per litre (cpl) to 167.9 cpl with EG Ampol and BP hiking up to 199.9 cpl; 7-Eleven up to 189.9 cpl; and Ampol up to 171.9 cpl.
Building a home can be one of life’s biggest milestones. Most projects go smoothly, but signing a building contract can be daunting and some homeowners experience unexpected price hikes, delays and other challenges during their build.
Western Australia’s home building contract laws are designed to ensure these contracts are fair and that disputes between homeowners and builders, if they arise, are efficiently resolved.
These laws are now under review with the goal of ensuring they remain relevant, robust and practical in today’s changing building landscape.
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 10 June 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 10 cents per litre (cpl) to 171.1 cpl with BP hiking up to 199.9 cpl; EG Ampol up to 193.9 cpl; and Ampol up to 189.9 cpl.
A basketball ring can provide years of fun to many households from driveway shootarounds to friendly backyard games. But while it may seem like a simple piece of equipment, it’s important to remember that if not properly selected, installed or used, basketball hoops and backboards can pose serious safety risks.
WA households are warned to be cautious when booking pest control or cleaning services online, as a Queensland company using more than 160 websites has drawn multiple complaints of possible misleading practices and poor service.
