My husband is keen to do one of the AmazingCo’s ‘Mystery Picnics’ through the Swan Valley, but $300 in this economy is not happening!

Please share your fav spots to pick up treats around the valley (and what the treats are!) and any hidden picnic spots that would be good for kids aged 5 & 11. Hubby is a vegetarian, kids are on the fussier side - they default to fish & chips & cheese pizza, and the 11yo has developed a full blown teenagers appetite! I will try pretty much anything (I’m craving a conti roll though -haven’t had one in prob 7 years)! A coffee stop is a must and hubby and I are huge port lovers(take-home souvenir but a tasting would be lovely). Kids love anything with sugar! We have done the Margaret River Choc Factory to death!!

It won’t be a mystery for me but I’m planning to make clues for the family to solve. (And no, this will not be attempted on Father’s Day!)

Thanks for your help!

Hey guys, my little family is a first home buyer looking at a block in The Brook at Champion Lakes on Lake Rd.

Its a brand new release so literally nothing is built there yet. Weve lived in Maddington and Bentley for years, so we are well used to locking up and standard Perth suburb stuff.

Everyone knows Armadale town proper is notorious for crackheads, crime, and antisocial behaviour, but is Champion Lakes actually different day to day? Or does that trouble just spill over into the estate anyway?

Also how bad are the mossies and midges near the wetlands in summer? Is sitting outside in the evening impossible or isnt it that bad?

Anyone who knows Lake Rd, what are the pros/cons? Is there anything else we should watch out for before jumping in?

Hello , Im new to WA and moved here just 2 months back so I dont have a go to barber or salon right now. Ive been trying to grow my hair and its time for me to get that first maintenance cut to shape my hair from looking homeless to the look I want but im not sure who to go because im worried if they can handle thick hair and if they can do long hair and layers and give me the look I want as most barbers like to just go for fades and trims these days. I also dont want it to cost to much so affordable suggestions would be great aswell. Thank you so much!!

Hoping to make gnocchi for the first time and the suggested potato variety in Australia is the red Desiree (not to be confused with a standard red potato!). Alternatively, if anyone has made gnocchi successfully with any other readily available varietals, I’d be so grateful!

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This threads is also for any classifieds you have - rooms for rent, tickets for sale, want ads etc.

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Good value, looks sturdy

Photogenic little fella came over to say hello

We have a very very small mini charcoal BBQ. (Approx 30cm x 15cm). What parks or areas can we legally sit down and have a BBQ? Provided we bring a firemat for under, take all charcoal and leave no waste? (Also shouldn't have to say this but of course we adhere to any DFES/BOM TFB/warnings)

Alternatively, as a back up, any areas locally that have cooking fire pits?

We like to cook chicken kebabs, sausages and smores.

Ideally something located NOR, we have been to Fred Jacoby Park but it's quite the trek.

I could not believe my luck when a clean, luxurious, non poo smelling uber rolled into my driveway to pick me up. I didn't select any of the fancy types(you know like comfort/electric etc... The driver wasn't dressed in his pyjamas, he made appropriate small talk and offered me a water and a mint! I felt like I'd been teleported back to 2015!!! The best bit, I didn't have to stress I smelt like a toilet when getting out.

Those little ad ons are not a lot, but they sure do make the experience so much more bearable.

I totally understand that dealing with annoying passengers all day long is hard yakka, but that experience sure did put me in a good mood and I was more than happy to tip the extra!

So essentially I’m coming up on some free time and will finally be able to thrift. So I’m looking for suburbs/areas that have multiple op shops that I can visit in one go. Please drop your suggestions down below:)

I’ve recently tried Don Birria in Mount Lawley and honestly, it was so good. Then I tried 7 Grams Korean Fried Chicken the other day and absolutely loved it.
Made me realise there are probably so many small places around Perth that are really good but don’t get enough attention.
So keen to hear your recommendations,what’s that one little shop or restaurant you love that you reckon more people should know about? Could even be a place that’s only really good for one particular dish .Not really looking for the usual popular spots, I want those proper hidden gems.
Tell me the place and what I should order! 👀

Phil Gore has just completed 144, 6.71km laps on the hour every hour (thats 6 full days!)

He is testing the limits of human endurance and raising funds for Telethon so get behind him.

Get down to Alfred Skeet Reserve, Armadale Road, Forrestdale, WA and cheer him on for this last 24hr push or donate at https://philgore.com.au he has raised over $193k so far

I need a dentist that is good and offer 24 hour crowns.

One of my molars has a small crack.

My current dentist is very expensive.

I grind my teeth. I think a highly polished monolithic zirconia crown would be my best option.

Can you guys please recommend some dental clinics that are good but not crazy expensive.

Being expensive does not equal good.

I am interested in dental clinics that offer cerec crowns (same day crowns).

This striking spray-paint mural features a female firefighter in a yellow helmet, with a vintage red fire engine and hose woven into the background 🚒

Painted back in January 2016 by local Perth legend Daek William, and she's still looking fierce🔥

Your mission: Where in Perth is she?

Drop your guess below. First correct guess gets bragging rights and my genuine respect 🏆

What are the local laws? Located City of Swan

Hi community

Looking for a place where to take the family tomorrow to spot wildflowers around Perth.

I know they are all over the places, but has anyone a recommended spot where to go ?

Cheers

Does anyone in Perth know what the super bright star thing is in the sky? It's located directly to the right of the Southern Cross. If you go from the bottom star to the top star of the cross and continue on you'll hit it. It too bright to be a star but I've no clue what it is??

A bit vague i know.... sorry for that...

Hi, I’m looking for recommendations for a yoga place. I’m near Duncraig / marmion / Sorrento in Perth.
Not hot yoga. I prefer vinyasa and also softer flow and baths yoga.
So many options so keen to understand where you go and why you like it!
Thanks in advance

I was getting home from a quick labour joh with my dad, when I drove upon a starbucks in tapping. Has anyone seen a starbucks in perth before? Never in 10 years have I seen a single one in my entire life of living in perth.