Consumer Protection is urging Western Australians to exercise caution before signing up for fitness programs or challenges over concerns of misleading and deceptive conduct.
An in-principle agreement has been secured between the Cook Government, Iplex Australia and several builders to assist Western Australian homeowners impacted by leaking Pro-fit (Typlex 1050) polybutylene pipes.
In 2021, Grandfather Maurice Wayne Matthews died of mechanical asphyxia from being crushed under a car.
He had decided to work on his car that morning but was killed due to the jack becoming unstable on a sloped surface, causing the vehicle to shift.
Repairing a vehicle at home carries the risk of death. While preventable, incidents continue to occur.
Over 100 Australians have died due to DIY car maintenance accidents since 2000, with many more hospitalised for injuries. Most fatalities occur when victims are working under a vehicle or using equipment incorrectly.
The Cook Government is urging Western Australians to be on lookout for scams and to report any suspicious activity this Scams Awareness Week (26-30 August).
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.
Unless you’re completely self-sufficient, then grocery shopping is an essential part of your life.
Cost of living pressures mean consumers are spending more time shopping around for savings on their grocery bill. One way to help you save time and money is to check unit pricing.
When a business closes its doors for good, consumers often call Consumer Protection with concerns about what happens with the goods or services they’ve paid for but are yet to receive, or what to do with unspent gift vouchers or credit notes.
How consumers and creditors are affected when a business goes bust depends on the circumstances.
An unlicensed car dealer who erased more than 700,000 kilometres from the odometer readings of nine vehicles has been convicted and fined $33,000 by the Perth Magistrates Court.
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.
Western Australians are being warned about the resurgence of scams involving gift cards, particularly Apple iTunes cards.
So far this year, reports to the WA ScamNet team show 49 victims have lost $115,852 to gift card scams. This exceeds the total loss for 2023 of $68,900. There have also been 61 reports of gift card scam attempts.
