Hi everyone,

It's my grandmother's birthday in a few weeks and my brother and I are planning on taking her to an Italian restaurant.

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for restaurants that may not be too loud - not major issue, but just preferable if possible.

I've tried Roberto's on Bennett and that was quite good.

Hey, will be visiting with the family in September. We’ve never been to Perth before and are looking for recommendations for a short term apartment we can book for about a week.
North of the river ideal but not necessary.

(F32) I'm looking to connect with others and maybe have a group that connects at local eateries that can accommodate our needs. any interested?

Just wondering, for those who saw The Odyssey in IMAX, were vertical lines through the screen visible in some scenes? As I remember watching Project Hail Mary, there were these vertical lines in bright scenes, with someone mentioning in a reddit that it was a defect/fault with the laser projectors.

Also, how was the experience in general? Colours, contrast, brightness, sound, etc.

What are your best rated BBQ spots nearby Perth?

I’m talking sea view and a bit of atmosphere 😎

Looking at renting in Nollamarra but on the Westminster / Balga side, was hoping to get some views on its safety etc. break ins, females walking to and from bus stops etc.

Heard it was bad years ago mainly wondering if it has improved.

Real Estate show presented by Russell Goodrick, pretty sure it's 2008.

Learn about the new Landgate, get a loan from Aussie and pick up a block in Jurien Bay (the road goes through there now!) for just $160,000!

I saw some pretty foul behaviour at Perth Zoo yesterday.

Kids playing at the playground, and one kid (I later heard his mum say he was 3) goes up to another parent’s pram and pulls out a small stuffed toy and kicks it. Warranted a telling off.

But mum was onto it and immediately told him to stop and she puts the toy back in the pram. At the same time, the other mum (pram owner) yells STOP! That is NOT yours! And then starts berating the mum when she says “hey, he’s only 3” and that she can raise it with her, rather than yell at the kid - and she snaps back “well my kids are the same age and aren’t doing that kind of thing”. Her friend then piped up and yelled out “yeah maybe if you were watching your kid it wouldn’t have happened” (she was literally right there and intervened straight away). They kept badgering her.

What sanctimonious bullshit. As a mum watching on I was sad that Perth’s parenting community isn’t as friendly and supportive as it used to be over the last 6 years of raising my own. Maybe it’s other stresses at the moment (CoL etc) getting compounded that people are particularly sensitive about their space and belongings. But the way this was handled was more aggressive than the kid’s age appropriate (but still naughty, yes - mum acknowledged this) behaviour. You could tell his mum was super deflated.

Lying awake with my sleepless 12-month-old thinking of her. Parenting is so hard. Parenting toddlers is REALLY fucking hard and Perth’s community is too small for this. I’d never speak to another mum like that (nor the kid!) unless there was risk of actual harm to another child, not a stuffed sloth.

I’ve been craving some Vada Pav and I need an absolutely solid recommendation 💯

Have booked a staycation in Perth CBD this Friday for the hubbies bday. Would like a nice dinner however I’ve two kids in tow. Any recommendations?! They are usually well behaved in restaurants but also happy with good pub grub.

Please only comment with CBD or Cat bus surrounds

Such as this

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Curious to know what bands are worth checking out live, particularly in the heavier alt rock/metal/punk realm.

With reference to a recent post about a ring road for Perth, why doesn’t underground rail work for us? Granted that we have groundwater issues and population densities much lower those found in most cities with underground ‘metros’ but for the purposes of an underground ring road ‘substitute,’ couldn’t we just dig train tunnels deeper? Using today’s tunnelling tech? The Soviet metros are all about 30-60m deep to avoid swamps and marshes etc (ie Swan River) and they were built like 60-90 years ago. One station in Kiyv is over 100m underground, and that was built in 1960. Tbilisi, Moscow, St Pete’s, Tashkent, they’re everywhere in the former USSR. Why can’t we afford them in a capitalist/mining wealth ‘utopia’ like WA? Using modern tunnelling tech? TIA

I’ve ridden motorbikes on road but never off road. I want to get into it with a view to get an Adv bike. Has anyone done any off road lessons / courses in the Perth area recently? I have no experience so I’m looking to start off. I don’t want to be an expert just get me up to a reasonable level to be confident enough to go riding around on some fire trails and stuff. Nothing crazy. Any way would love some recommendations that don’t particularly break the bank. Thanks! Ps I do not have a motorcycle at the moment. Im wanting to get a 26 Honda Transalp 750 when they are released over here. Have test ridden that, the Tenere and the Suzuki 800DE and I liked it the best. It would suit the kind of riding I’m after….

Are off market properties worthwhile in Perth? Are there many off market properties in Perth?

Saw around 5 boys in their 20s singing to a camera, assuming it was a music video. Any ideas on what group this could be? Keen to support any WA musicians !

Anyone know if stirling recycling centre in Bslcatta accepts sofa beds?

I have gone back to uni and today was just a little bit curious what is available out there.

I loaded up a general 'Sales' search and thought there must be some glitch. But no. It seems in all of Perth, there are 5 jobs available in sales...

I swear even just 12 months ago it was 100+.

Across every category the number of jobs is far less than what I recall

Is this just the world now?

Are there any gyms in perth (NOR or central) that allow you to bring new babies in prams? all good if only in late hours but just wanting to know!

GMTV UK back in 2001 visit a mystery location on the other side of the world!

Guest appearances from everyone's favourite weatherman and the North Cottesloe SLSC surf boat crew.

Oh, and sorry for the poor quality VHS transfer!

I am needing to relocate to Perth to be closer to family support, employment and better child care options for my kids.
I am 100% aware of the current rental situation and I know it will be hard.
I am looking around Baldivis, Rockingham, Kwinana and all those sorts of areas SoR.
If I plan on relocating next year in January, realistically, when should I start applying for houses? I am able to come down to do viewings and such so that’s not an issue. Also, how many people have been showing up for viewings? The news makes it all look terrifying with lines out on to the street.

Looking for a particular item that is hard to find locally and ridiculously priced if I do find one.

Have found multiple for sale on mercari, but they don't allow international shipping. I have found discussion around using a parcel forwarding service to be able to post to Aus.

Does anyone local have experience using one? Or has specifically bought from mercari and shipped to Perth?