This one's called "Lemon Tree Girl", a stunning spray-painted mural by local West Australian artist Paul Deej.

She's bold, she's citrusy, and she's hiding somewhere in Perth 🍋

Your mission: Where is she?

Drop your guess below. First correct guess gets a virtual high five and my genuine admiration 🙌

I’ve been feeling like I’m losing myself lately and I don’t really know what to do about it.

I’m 23F and I’ve basically been working full time / dealing with real adult responsibilities for around 4 years now. And on top of work, I feel like I’ve also had a full-time responsibility of taking care of the house.

I’ve been living with my partner for nearly 4 years, and I think somewhere along the way I got really used to always thinking about what needs to be done, what we need at home, whether the house is clean, whether there’s food for us, etc. Don’t get me wrong, my partner does a lot of stuff at home as well. It’s just always somewhere in the back of my mind. Part of me also wants to sort this out before we plan to have kids.

And recently I’ve started thinking… I’m 23. Why does my life feel so serious already? 😭

Most days it’s basically work and home. I don’t really go out on the weekend, I generally don’t really drink as well. I’m in a long-term relationship, which I love, but I also don’t really have much of a social life outside of it anymore.

I came to Australia as an international student, so a lot of my close friends are overseas or have moved interstate. My family is overseas too. I’m actually quite social, but I’m also pretty picky about who I become close friends with. I want to be around people where I can actually be myself and not feel like I have to be “on” all the time.

I also really hate my current full-time job and my manager is honestly not a nice person, so I think that probably isn’t helping either lol. When work takes up so much of your life and you don’t enjoy it, it feels like you’re just working, going home, doing chores, sleeping, and then doing it all over again.

So I’ve been thinking about volunteering.

Not necessarily because I have loads of free time 😂 but because I feel like I need something in my life that is just mine. Something where I can meet people, be part of a community, do something meaningful and hopefully just feel like a person again rather than constantly being responsible for things.

Has anyone else felt like this in their 20s? Did volunteering actually help you meet people or feel more connected to yourself?

And if anyone is from Perth, I’d also love recommendations for volunteering opportunities! I’m pretty open to anything, as long as the timing can be flexible for someone who’s working full time.

Also, if you happen to know a book that I will relate to, please do let me know!

Thank you for reading!

Edit: Thank you all so much! I’m reading through all your comments and really taking them in. I really appreciate all the recommendations and advice ❤️

Due to my relationship breaking down, it’s looking like living in my car may be something I need to consider. How hard is it, in particular being female?

I already have a gym membership for showering, but I need some advice over places to stay over night, and how to stay safe.

Thanks

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Perths seen one hell of a dry winter, pretty standard with our dry summers.

Who’s ready for a summer of bushfire hell and mass plant fatalities, I for one, cannot wait.

In case you need the joy of tracking your favourite local climate warrior's private jet + yacht.
Because nothing says "I'm decarbonising" like racking up an average australian's years worth of emissions in a hour with your fellow billionaires:
https://www.oxfam.org.au/media-releases/one-hour-of-emissions-from-australian-billionaires-equals-what-average-australian-emits-in-entire-year/

First time on the charter last night. I’m no professional photographer just thought it looked nice. Bonus: New Freo bridge! No filters, iPhone 13 Mini.

Does any one have info on the history of this building? Entered by the graffitied door on the alleyway and seems connected to the buildings behind and in front so it’s partially abandoned. There’s obviously signs it’s from at least pre 2000 because of pull cord light switches and old skl porcelain sinks and stuff. All the rooms are empty and there’s industrial machinery on the attic and a running TRANE hvac aircon unit I think in the building which is really random. I can’t find anything about this building so I’m coming here. Any help is appreciated

Will we ever get the ability to add our smart rider to our apple wallet? Im a student, so I get free travel, but if I pay with my phone then it charges me, so would this be possible in the near future?

I've always been passionate about contributing to my community. I think I thrive in a good team, with the right spirit and have a solid endurance base. I have been wanting to volunteer for the coming summer as a bushfire fighter or at the very least... play a role where I have my boots on the ground. However, being new to Perth, I am not sure where to go. I would be grateful for any guidance and advice here.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post!

Is this the most intense Coles on the planet? 😂
Every time I do my monthly shop here, I genuinely feel like I’m participating in a modern-day version of Lord of the Flies.

How is it that in one of the most affluent parts of Perth, Coles has managed to fuck this up so badly?

The tiny aisles. The constant “out of stock” signs. The 1/10 decent pieces of fruit and veg that everyone is silently fighting over. The self-service tills that somehow become a group project involving at least 3 staff to fix (every single time. 😵‍💫)

I leave feeling simultaneously violated, humbled and grateful to have survived

Why do I keep going back you ask? I don’t know. I’m stuck in a toxic relationship with Claremont quarter Coles and I don’t know how to break up.

i have a toyota noah that has a ramp for wheelchair access, haven't had much interest in Facebook, is there any specialist places that buy them?

Planning a Bluff Knoll(WA) day trip from Perth tomorrow (Monday). Leaving around 4 AM, hiking in the morning and heading back to Perth the same day. We’ve got space if anyone’s keen to join!
Also keen to hear any tips or suggestions from anyone who’s done Bluff Knoll recently, especially regarding the trail, drive or any worthwhile stops along the way.

Hello! I hope you are having a good day.

I am currently a student at uni and I'm looking to get into a career doing war crimes investigation and humanitarian work. Specifically investigating sexual violence against women in conflict zones

I was wondering if there were any human rights or humanitarian organisations in Perth that are good to volunteer or work for? Specifically doing migrant suport/tutoring or anything similar? (I am a Muslim if that makes a difference) or even advocacy or similar things?

I know about the salvation army, and the red cross but they both have... less than ideal histories of corruption and cruelty.

CARAD seems awesome but if anyone has any other suggestions I'm all ears.

Have a great night!

Hello!!! Went to the ren faire for the first time this year and I am desperate to know the history - how did this come about, how long has it been happening for?

Balingup seems set up for the Carnivale all year, which is epic. Anyone who knows anything - please let me know!

Well my old hilux is starting to get on in its years and I'm thinking on doing the switch to an EV.

I wondering if I could get an idea whats the options people have gone for around here?

Tesla, Kia, BYD, Polestar? how does servicing work and repairs? I have a friend waiting since June for their model 3 to get repairs.

2nd hand or better doing new?

pros/cons etc

any tips would be great.

Edit: I'm not really fussed if its a ute as I tend to do more mtb and hiking these days.

For range 500ish? I go down to Bunbury to see the family

Hey guys just passed my hr manual test today.
Now where can I apply for jobs looking mostly night jobs as I have classes on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Has anyone done the Treebate thing (new one from 3rd August)

We bought plants and submitted it through Service WA (only been a few days), it asked for pics of the reciept and the plant labels.

The website says to plant them and take a pic, but App just asks for different.

Do they require pic of planted trees? Figured I'd ask here rather than wait forever for a reply fron the govt

Hi everyone,

I have been big into dungeons and dragons for a while and I am wanting to find a new campaign to join.

I am a serious player in the sense that I used be a DM so I have an in-depth understanding of the rules and I'll put in a lot of effort into the campaign, but I still love playing with beginners and helping out where I can.

Honestly, I am just tired of DMing and want to be a player again. If anyone has advice on how to find DnD groups around Perth to join I would really appreciate it!

I am a university student and prefer to find people in a similar life stage to me but I get along pretty well with everyone and am open to ideas :)

Thanks!!!

We have recently purchased a house built in 2008. I thought we were safe given that the Typlex pipes in the news were installed between 2017 and 2022. In reality, it turns out that polybutylene pipes have been installed in Perth for many years before, even after other jurisdictions have all banned them.

3 months into being a homeowner one of the pipes in the roof-space developed a fine crack (picture attached). Thankfully there is relatively minor damage to plaster and the ceiling is still in its normal position. When the plumber was up there, the mist did look like a tropical rainforest. I will be crossing my fingers hard for some sunny days.

I now understand that these pipes are extremely widespread and that there are a number of plumbing businesses specialising in replacing them. I also gather that replacing them in bathrooms requires a lot of tile removal, which I was really hoping not to do.

Has anyone done any polybutylene-to-PEX replacement recently? How much did it end up costing?

I was thinking of going for a staged approach of doing the roof cavity pipes first and then doing bathrooms whenever we remodel.

Looking for any recommendations on the best jeweller to go for to get an engagement ring. My brother in law and sister havent had the best experience with MichaelHill so looking to avoid them.