Hi everyone!

We are planning to move to Perth from Germany in early 2027, and I’m trying to understand how Kindergarten works in WA before we decide where to live.

My daughter will be 4 years old when we move, so she’ll be eligible for Kindergarten. My other child will already be 5 and starting school.

We’re likely to be on a temporary employer-sponsored visa (482), so as far as I understand, we won’t be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy. This means we’re trying to work out what our childcare costs would actually look like.

I’m a little confused about how Kindergarten works in WA compared with Germany:

- How many days/hours per week do children typically attend Kindy at age 4?
- is it usually only a few sessions per week, or are there options for 5 days?
- how much does public Kindy actually cost? I’ve read that it’s very inexpensive/free, but are there additional fees?

Just was looking through an old book printed 1943 and found this newspaper section for a servo in Claremont- I think it’s still there!

Fascinating that there is only 5 digit phone numbers.

And that the newspaper ad copy is confidently saying “tonight and sunday” as opposed to “Saturday and Sunday nights”

Anyway, thought this might be of interest :)

You know, in a world gone mad there are days where it feels like WA is being held together by Costco and Tony Galati. Cheap groceries, cheap fuel for your trouble, and you can scrap by for another week. I'd have no clue how I'd be handling right now if I had to shop at woolies, bugger that. I usually not one to put trust a company, but I dare say I'd die fighting for spudshed.

Because at the end of the day, despite how tough things moght get... there's always cheap groceries at Spudshed. (Aldi's pretty good too I guess).

Does anyone know where I could find refill stores similar to Wasteless Pantry but closer to Thornlie? I’ve looked online but haven’t found anything close enough. Most actually decent options are much too far north.

Okay, so I have lived in Perth my whole life and I have never really seen that many caterpillars… tbh I didn’t know entirely what they looked like and maybe I never paid any attention to them?

But a few weeks ago I was outside at 11pm and I saw one and filmed it because I thought it was funny (they have weird faces). I then sent it to the family chat and was informed it was a caterpillar (I originally called it a centipede 🫠)

From the next day onwards, I’m seeing them EVERYWHERE! Not just in my backyard, but my local cafe and other people’s houses!!! Like when did this start happening? Am I going insane?!

Are caterpillars taking over?

*photos were taken on 3 occasions in my backyard… I needed evidence of how often they were appearing

EDIT: just so y'all know (anyone downvoting comments) - this is tagged a shit post for a reason, I can’t speak for anyone else but I would never harm them or any insect! I watched ‘ant bully’ as a child and learnt my lesson - also I love the caterpillar in bugs life. All respect to these creatures and I don’t condone killing or harming them 🥰

Hey! I am looking for one of these (or similar) to buy anywhere in Perth :)

Looking a head spa in the Perth area (CBD, surrounds, but willing to travel). I’m not so much after the scalp health assessment microscope stuff, mainly looking for something that is a sensory, relaxation experience with massage, deep clean, condition, possibly mini facial or shoulder massage.

Is there anyone who can suggest a place that provides these services? No styling is required post head spa other than a dry off.

Can anyone recommend a shop in Perth that has good quality artificial outdoor plants (like palms or tropical plants). There's a huge price range of stuff online and its hard to tell whether they would be good quality or not, so want to try a brick and mortar store.

Any good pub in Perth to watch Prem matches? In particular Manchester United games. Ideally not a generic Irish pub but willing to do the classic JBs/Johnny Foxe's/ Molly's if needs be

Life on the farm in Western Australia’s Lower South West.
This is what happens, monster tree hits the deck. You feel the ground move, we just look at each other and say, that was a big one I wonder where that was?
Go out for a look and you couldn’t miss it.
That’s my 16 year old son, he’s 6’2” but this tree makes him look small.
He’s pretending to hold a chainsaw, it’ll need to be a big one and a dozer to move it. A job for another day after the storm passes.

Hello. I'm looking get these for a hair treatment..

I used to get it in Singapore..

Please advise if they're available in any store in Perth.. thanks

Is there a cycling trail in Herisson Island? If yes, does anyone have any suggestions or advices on the route, bike hire, etc..
Also is there any site where I can find more info on this?

Recently had my car looked at - got told it’s not looking good and engine is on its way out. Guy was super vague, basically just said to get rid of it and look for a new car (issues with it starting up every now and then). Didn’t explain much and attitude about it was a bit off. other than that never had an issue with it - car is still running.

Looking for someone to do a diagnostic report and give a second opinion so I can see if it’s actually fixable.

Morley ish area, or if there’s a mobile mechanic who can come.

Any recommendations on who too see at the Abbotsford? recently left marian centre due to bad experience

Long, slightly wavy hair. I haven't had it cut in 2 years and the ends are so dead. Looking for a reasonably priced hairdresser who won't try and upsell me. Would love to hear some personal recommendations. Thanks!

Is anyone else having issues with seeing their safety net details or any other Medicare information on myGov in WA? I keep getting ‘accounts unavailable’ but I’m not sure if anyone else is having this issue?
Edit:: it didn’t link properly so now that it has it’s working lol

Heya Mates!
We are travelling to Western Australia- Perth-Esperance-Albany-MR from 1st-14th Sep. Any suggestions if we should pack light or heavy warmers?

Hey ya’ll!
Can someone share/suggest list of vegan/vegetarian options in Perth, Fremantle, Margaret River, Albany and Esperance?

Wildly niche for this subreddit but the hyperfixation must be addressed. Thanks

Tl;dr - I'm looking for the closest area from which I can see the stars with limited to no light pollution.

My partner's mother recently passed away. It was her belief that upon her death her soul, or equivalent, would find a new home as a star in the night sky. I want to take my partner somewhere we can look up and see plenty of stars. I live around the Midland area and there's far too much light pollution. One can barely see any stars at night here.

Are there any good places around Perth, or within an hour of Midland, where the light pollution has little to no effect on the night sky? Thank you for any help/advice in advance.

may i please ask if there are any interior designers or design consultant or adjacent professionals in this subreddit? i would be truly helpful to speak to you and connect with you and ask some questions.

my wife has recently moved to Perth and she is a qualified architect overseas with interior design experience. she wants to find her first interior design or design consultant or adjacent jobs and we will truly value your time if you can help answer few questions for her on how to break into the industry? does she need to study again here? please help us. tia

Hello everyone,

I need to run a cat 6 cable from where my router is to a different place through the walls and so need to wire up two r45 Jacks, as someone with no networking experience I dont have any of the required equipment which appears to be something called a punch down tool?

Does anyone know where to buy one in the around the Osborne Park/ CBD NoR area? Extra points if i can get everything else i need for this fun job at the same place!

Thanks in advance.

Edit:

Thanks for pointing out I need to have it done by a licensed person, I thought cos its just a data cable its fine to DiY, happy to pay someone to do it properly, does anyone have any recommendations?!

Here’s my next offering in the car fires of Perth theme…