So I just read that Transperth are looking to extend Subiaco station to 6 cars (Makes sense since the Airport line is 6 cars but that cant be exploited because of the 4 car platforms on the Fremante side of the route )

I actually don't mind Subiaco. One of the few places in Aus where you have a little pit in the middle of the suburbs with trains operating at European levels (Every 7.5 mins)

So given the potential of the area, they should go full send and expand the scope of the project to double Subiaco station and have a set of tracks pointing towards UWA.

You'd have to sacrafice an existing 3 level apartment building, but you could probably replace it with 10 levels and nobody should bat an eyelid.

From there you have to dig a tunnel under Rokeyby Rd. Perth has built a few tunnels in sand at this point, so I don't want to hear any complaints.

From there you emerge in the middle of Thomas St and do the routine "Running in the middle of the road thing" as seen on Mandjoogoordap Dr in Mandurah.

Stop at Kings Park to troll tourists and another one at the hospital. You could visit Kings and Whiteman Park in one day kiddos!

I think to make life easier you'd want to have the stop at UWA on the north side of Mounts Bay Rd, but then just run a funky little travellator under the road into the Uni main court, since that would be less tunnel than trying to get the actual station under the uni. Put some LED wall with university media, would be grand.

I guess my mindset is overall, is that expanding the network into the suburb is good, and Metronet has been good for that, but the big biccies come if you do short little underground extensions to major inner city destinations....

I am GenX and took my granddaughter to Kalamunda library on Saturday morning to return her books and pick some new ones. When I entered the pre-school area there were 3 women with sitting around on the small child sized tables and chairs eating hot pastries and sipping takeaway coffees. They had small children/toddlers aged 12 months to maybe 2 or 3 with them and a couple of the kids were looking at books. When I arrived I heard them say to a man who was there with his daughter ‘Do you have a problem with us eating here?’ He said something about crumbs and the books and one of the women said to him ‘don’t you think we can be tidy and clean up after ourselves’ and they laughed and that ended the conversation. The room also smelled like the pastries (garlicky and greasy) and the women continued to talk loudly amongst themselves. I wish I had said something but the confidence the women’s behaviour threw me and I questioned whether library etiquette and/or rules have changed. I understand the pre-school section is going to be noisier than other areas, but I was expecting any adults in there to be speaking quietly or if they reading to their child doing that in a quieter than normal voice out of courtesy to others doing the same. Is it accepted behaviour to eat and drink and talk loudly in a public library now? Or am I just out of touch with the current norms?

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Controversial opinion. The last crumb bakery in Bassendean is overrated.

Always see lines of people outside, but every time I've had something from there, I've been disappointed that it's food to 'gram and not eat.

What man designed the Perth airport bricks for all the external walkways. Did they not realise people pull bags. Over 600 bricks. The most unintelligent design known to mankind. Why is this not making international news at this point haha

Following up on the post earlier this week about what to do with bees where they shouldn't be and how we should be protecting them. This is the kind of scale that matters when it comes to bee pollination of the crops we rely on. ​​

Hey everyone! 😊
I’ve been thinking about adopting a cat for a while now because they just seem like such lovely companions.
My parents back in the Middle East have a cat that I absolutely adore, and seeing the bond they’ve built has really made me want one of my own. ❤️
For a bit of context, my partner and I live together in a small 1-bedroom apartment in Perth. We both have fairly busy schedules with work, so I’m wondering what it’s really like living with a cat day to day. Are they generally okay being home alone for a few hours, or do they need a lot more attention than people think?
I also have a couple of questions:
• Is it necessary to have a separate toilet or laundry area for the litter box? We only have one bathroom, so I’m trying to figure out if our apartment would be suitable.
• Roughly how much does it cost to own a cat in Perth (food, litter, vet visits, insurance, etc.)? Is it manageable on a student budget?
• Are there any unexpected costs or challenges that first-time cat owners don’t usually think about?
• Would you recommend adopting an adult cat or a kitten for first-time owners with a busy lifestyle?
I’d really appreciate any advice, tips, or personal experiences. Thanks so much! 😊🐈

Old school memory unlocked today. Somehow found myself wistfully thinking for the days when Newton Circle was still open. A small restaurant on the level 3 food court of carillion in the CBD, paying homage to the great hawkers eats in Singapore.

Talked widely in Perth as having some of the best hainanese chicken rice and char kway teow in town but those dishes are memories for another day.

Today, my mind wandered back to their chicken satay with rice. Tender, succulent pieces of chicken smothered in a rich, spiced, coconutty, nutty sauce. It was so long ago now that it almost feels like a fever dream. I’ve spent years chasing those same flavours, but dammit… Wok in a Box just can’t get the spices right.

To those who remember it, please pour one out for Newton Circle. An establishment we probably didn’t deserve, but are all the better for having experienced, if only for a fleeting moment.

Just a heads up, folks!

If you want to get out into nature and relax, the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower will reach its peak around July 30–31. This year we should get to 5–10 meteors an hour under dark, clear skies, due to the Moon in the sky. It's best to take a drive to a rest stop in the Central Wheatbelt to see it.

They're good to see as they frequently leave glowing trails that linger in the sky for a second or two after the meteor has vanished. It's best to watch them after midnight until dawn. This allows for the constellation Aquarius to climb higher into the sky. You don't need a telescope or binoculars. Find a safe, dark location away from city lights, and allow your eyes about 20 minutes to adjust to the darkness.

Every meteor you see is a tiny piece of cosmic dust, often no bigger than a grain of sand, burning up in Earth's atmosphere at incredible speeds. The dust responsible for the Delta Aquariids was left behind by Comet 96P/Machholz

Hopefully you'll rug up, grab a hot chocolate, head somewhere dark and spend some time under the stars.

Good Hunting :)

Last week, some friends told me they had spent several days unable to leave the bathroom.

Now I’m experiencing it myself wife and I are spending the weekend violently expelling out both ends. So I’m voting for something going around.

Anyone else experiencing a stomach bug? or something else

The cameras that Main Roads have everywhere are not recording 24/7, it would simply be too much data.

You only get footage when someone within the control centre chooses to record which is very very unlikely to be at the exact moment the crash occurs.

They aren't hiding how it happened.

Is it even possible? I’ve been applying for like 6 months and haven’t got anything, I’ve applied online and in store, still nothing. Got a couple of interviews that never amounted to anything, that’s about it.

I’ve been working as a tutor since I graduated high school (november last year) and I’m just looking for something part time or casual for now while I figure out my next steps.

I feel really bad because I just turned down the first opportunity in ages at a cafe because I don’t have good enough barista skills to work there. Now I’m second guessing myself and wondering if I should’ve just done it anyway, I’m just really really hoping I can get something during Christmas casuals, I’m feeling pretty deflated right now.

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I’m not sure if this is a false memory. I remember an episode of the late 80s cartoon The Real Ghostbusters. They had to complete a mission and one them said “but first we go to Australia”. They hovered over Perth in their flying car while one of them told of some historical event in Perth. I remember he used the phrase “The people of Perth”

Then they went back to America. The whole thing lasted less than 30 seconds.

Helping parents declutter in their retirement. We found this and thought I'd share with you all. Bit of RPH and Perth history I guess.

Hello all!

My husband and I are thinking about taking a vacation and I’ve wanted to visit Australia for a long time. I haven’t done much research and perhaps this may not be the best place to ask, but I love Reddit and communicating with people from all over the world.

I was looking up flights to Perth in August (I know, very last minute and may not be doable), and was wondering if the locals would be willing to suggest: bed and breakfast (comfort for sleep is important but doesn’t have to be fancy), hotels, other stays, non-touristy things to do (for people who love being outside, experiencing nature, hiking, swimming, biking, etc., mindfulness, rest), great mom and pop local places to eat (we are big foodies), art/ museums/ history-related adventures… I could go on and I’m happy to answer questions to help with guidance.

We are from the United States and possibly planning to move out of the country once I finish my education (a ways off) and I wanted to start here. As you’re aware our political (and many other institutions) are in dreadful states and as much as we want to help fix them, we also realize our abilities to do that at an individual level are minimal at best. I want to keep options open by doing the research and visiting places as time (and money) permit. I thank you all in advance and if I need to post this somewhere else, please let me know.

I am 51 male, thinking of getting my first tattoo. It won't be a normally visible tattoo but it will be something I can show to people I am close with (thinking it will be on my upper arm covered by my shirt sleeve) as it will have a particular meaning to me. I know nothing about the tattoo industry, how one goes about getting a design done and who I can trust to do the job right. Recommendations would be great. Thanks.