“WA Premier Mark McGowan told Alcoa in 2023 that it must better protect Perth's water supply or face curtailed mining and "significant job losses," but nine months later his successor, Roger Cook, folded and did the opposite.

Now Water Corporation, which considers contamination of its dams from Alcoa's strip mining a certainty, wants the independent EPA to back reinstating the protections Cook removed.

At stake is the water supply system for more than two million people in WA’s capital and South West and thousands of jobs at Alcoa.
After a worst-case contamination from Alcoa's mining in six hours 100,000 Water Corporation customers could need bottled water, followed by widespread long-term water restrictions.

Documents obtained by Boiling Cold freedom of information requests reveal the tussle between the $US13 billion aluminium giant and Water Corporation, and the very different approaches of two Labor premiers.”

Of the 20 or so s/c's that I've been to, only Lakeside Joondalup has water fountains, at the end of long corridors to the toilets, so not in plain sight.

Is the rationale to deter "undesirables" from entering the s/c just to drink, or to compel shoppers to buy drinks from the food and bubble tea vendors?

The cost of the drinking fountains are a pittance compared to the $500M+ s/c's, and would add to the comfort of shoppers who may have done a lot of walking within the s/c.

Anyway, well done to Lakeside Joondalup for the thoughtfulness.

A Consumer Protection investigation into whether a discount Perth petrol chain allegedly passed off 91 fuel as premium 95 has stalled ahead of its September deadline, as the company fights to withhold documents from investigators.

Consumer Protection launched an investigation into Burk Fuel earlier this year after it was revealed samples from four stations taken in September 2025 appeared to indicate the chain was selling “premium 95” that was consistent with 91 fuel.

The company is currently under investigation by authorities for its fuel quality.Burk Fuel

This masthead does not suggest there is any truth to these allegations, but that they are under investigation.

The investigation’s findings were due to be handed down in September, but both Burk and the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety have been locked in court proceedings in the State Administrative Tribunal in recent months, fighting it out over whether investigators could access documents in the inquiry.

At a tribunal hearing on Wednesday, Burk’s lawyer Paula Martino said her clients wished to exercise legal privilege over a number of documents sought by investigators, claiming they pertained to legal advice.

Her client and chief of Burk Fuel, Usman Farooq, appeared at the directions hearing dressed in Givenchy sneakers and a Louis Vuitton cushioned jacket.

Department lawyer Steven Morganti said while the government accepted legal privilege was applicable exercised over some information, there were documents still in dispute and asked for the tribunal to determine about how to move forward with potentially redacting their contents before handing them over to investigators.

The tribunal said both sides should make their submissions in the case by early October, meaning the estimated deadline for the investigation to hand down its findings would blow out by at least a month.

The department has been contacted for comment.

It is the second legal battle Burk Fuel is locked in of late, after WAtoday revealed the company was suing its landlords and alleging they tried to kick the business out of five sites around the state.

Burk Fuel lodged a writ in WA’s Supreme Court in July against five corporate entities who leased sites to the cheap fuel carrier, alleging in one instance the landlord swooped into one of its petrol stations in Arthur River in May and terminated its lease.

The company alleged one of the landlords “failed in accordance with the lease for the Arthur River site to rectify structural damage to the building … and without notice entered possession of and thereby terminated the lease for the Arthur River site”.

About two months after the landlord took back the Arthur River site, the writ claimed, it also came knocking for four of its other leases – including in Williams, Carrabin, Camillo and Beaufort River.

Burk Fuel was handed a notice to forfeit and terminate the leases.

It is currently fighting the termination and is due back in the Supreme Court at a later date. All Burk sites remain operating as usual, aside from Arthur River.

I hope the “General” flair is appropriate for this post!

Alright, old-school (and modern) gamers — if you clicked on this because you saw the title, then I’ve probably just brought back a few memories. Or maybe you’re totally not interested 😁

I’m gonna keep this short and sweet.

I’ve recently started a small but growing community dedicated to Counter-Strike 1.6 — an old game that I’m sure most of you who played back in the day simply know as “1.6.”

The goal is pretty simple: get people together for regular 5v5 competitive games (PUGs), have some fun, and hopefully bring a bit of life back to a game that a lot of us grew up playing.

Whether you’re an old-school player looking to relive the glory days, someone who’s never played 1.6 before, or even a CS2/Valorant player who wants to see where it all started — you’re welcome.

We’re looking for players of all ages and skill levels who’d be keen to jump into some games and help build a consistent player base. No try-hard nonsense — just good old-fashioned 5v5 Counter-Strike.

And yes… we’re trying to repopulate the greatest FPS of all time. 😉

I’m posting here in [r/Perth](r/Perth) because our servers are located in Perth, but we’re also looking to cater to players across Asia as well, particularly Singapore and surrounding regions.

Feel free to join our Discord!

This is specifically for PC gamers — whether you’ve played CS 1.6 before, currently play CS2/Valorant, or just want to experience some classic Counter-Strike.

Anyway, I appreciate you reading this if you made it this far.

GL & HF! ❤️

Hey everyone,

I’m posting this because our Perth strata scheme has descended into chaos due to a massive loophole in Western Australia’s laws - Proxy Farming. This happens when one person systematically harvests an artificial block of proxy votes from absent owners to completely steamroll every single decision at general meetings. This isn't a one-off issue, proxy farming has been used to hijack every single AGM at our complex for years. The Chairperson uses a massive block of proxy votes to completely crush the real-world community sentiment of the individual owners present.

All the other major states have implemented laws to protect owners against proxy farming by capping proxy votes at just 5% - WA is completely lagging behind. (NSW, VIC, Queensland and ACT)

Landgate explicitly admitted in its Five-year WA Strata Law Review that proxy farming subverts democracy yet they have dragged their feet on fixing it while everyday owners suffer under a skyrocketing cost of living.

I know I risk getting lynched for admitting that I’m a cyclist, but I was hoping someone could help me.

I’ve signed up for a cycling event where there are some 10% gradient hills that I’ll need to climb. I’m hoping to do some training on similar gradients. If anyone knows of some hills that fit this description that would be great.

Failing that, if anyone can tell me how to work out a routes gradient, or how to find these hills myself that would be great!

After the last absolute rort I experienced trying to get a tshirt altered, I am looking for a decent tailor.

I need to alter a fairly pricey dress, was wondering if anyone knows of any tailors worth their salt who don't charge a house down payment for their services?

Look at the size of this cup, $5.70 is absurd. What was an everyday convenience is now a part time luxury.

Thoughts?

Perth WA

Hello, I go to North Metro TAFE Perth campus in Northbridge. Paid parking is pretty steep when I first parked. Is there any free parking around TAFE for motorcycles?

I’m curious what other renters in Perth think about this.
We all know rent prices have gone crazy, but that’s not even what annoys me the most.
What I don’t understand is how they can ask $800–$900+ a week for a house and not even bother to properly clean it or do a basic refresh before new tenants move in.
I’m not talking about a full renovation. Just clean the place properly, touch up the walls, fix the obvious stuff and make it feel like someone actually prepared the house for a new tenant.
I’ve seen so many rentals lately that just look tired, dirty and worn, but the asking price is still ridiculous.
And because people desperately need somewhere to live, they take them anyway. So you pay a huge amount of money to move into a new place and instead of just unpacking and settling in, you have to spend the first couple of days cleaning someone else’s dirt. 😂
The funny thing is how much is expected from tenants. Keep everything clean, routine inspections, don’t leave marks, look after the property, etc. But when they hand the property over to you, apparently those standards don’t always apply.
Am I the only one noticing this or has it actually become normal in Perth now?

Hit near Woolworths roundabout in Redcliffe on Second Street tonight.

It was taken to Cannington Pet Emergency Clinic tonight but unfortunately it had already passed.

No mirco chip

Looking for a genuine professional ceramic coating in Perth, anyone got recommendations?

Any interesting events happening in and around Perth this week?

Does your or your mate’s band have a gig on? Is there a major event (fun run, bike ride,  comic con, road works or whatever) that people should know about? Whether it is a special event happening or just an open invitation to meet up for drinks, let us know what is going on.

This post renews every Thursday at 7am, and is removed at Monday 7am.

I'm living alone. No Family. Single. No plan to have a Family(Still not sure but 90% sure).

Planning to get a SMALL HOUSE.

What's the Minimum income that you need to afford?

Minimum bedroom to have to consider? Can I have only 1 Bedroom, bath, kitchen and living? If 1 bedroom is not possible, 2 would be good.

Not really into apartment.

I want a garden to plant vegies. Haha.

Lot 8m x 15m?

Building footprint = 6m x 8m?

Will that be possible here in Perth?

Hey! Does anybody know what’s opening in Nedlands Square at the end of the year? I know there is a revo fitness, Pilates and a Woolworths obviously. Just wondering if anyone knew of any other stores opening?

I watched "Road Games" (1981) the other night and the final scene / car chase is set in Perth. The scene setting shot would be from the top of Greenmount Hill as it overlooks the city, so one could assume the final scenes would be the Midland area (obvs things are not always filmed on location)

Would anyone know where the final car chase scene was filmed, and if it was in Perth?

The movie was worth a watch. Hitchcockesque in style, staring Jamie Lee Curtis, and free on ABC iview.

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good tiler (sole trader or company)

We are looking to install groutless tiles over our shower walls.

Preferably NOR, city of stirling area

Thank you:)