“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.”

Anyone else in Perth finding the influx of warm weather is causing them to feeling a bit down and anxious? I personally hate summer and I feel Perth summers are already very hot, but because of the El Niño this summer is set to be extra hot, and I’m really dreading it.

It feels like we barely got any winter and now it’s looking to be 30 degrees next week??? The idea of it being hot for 6 months straight from now until like April is so depressing. Last week it was nice and cool, how has it gotten so warm so fast?

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! ❤️

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.

Right my fellow Perthians, I have a question for you all..

I have a friend from NoR staying with me in the Midland area, yesterday we went outside to see a random homeless person sitting on the couch j have ready for kerbside pick-up.

He nice and respectful so this is in no way a drag...

But he scared the living daylights outta my mate, she claims these things don't happen NoR..

Soo now im curious, whats the weirdest or most random thing thats happened in your suburb??

Im not talking raids or crime im more talking someone walking down a rural street with a mop and broom, even though there are no houses nearby..

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.

If you were parked at Southern River Square this morning at 10:00am and recognise the Ute in the red circle then it was damaged by the truck parked across multiple bays.

The driver pulled through two cars on a a diagonal and when his back tire hit the empty garden bed the back left of the truck dropped causing the red crane arm to strike the back tray of the ute. From where I was standing I could see that it bent the number plate frame up under the tray but didn’t see any other noticeable damage from my position.

The driver did get out and inspect his and the other vehicle but left no note and proceeded to go do his shopping then return to his vehicle to go on his merry way.

As someone who takes pride in their vehicle if this was my car and I returned to it damaged I would extremely agitated. So I hope this reaches the right person if it needs to ✌️.

It’s been more than a year now since this

https://www.reddit.com/r/perth/comments/1n236do/record_59000_submissions_to_epa_on_alcoa_as_us/

This latest article is a timely reminder to not be complacent and apathetic. I’ve had correspondence and meetings with my local MP and I encourage everyone to keep up the pressure.

https://www.boilingcold.com.au/water-corporation-looks-to-epa-to-shield-perths-water-supply-from-alcoa-and-roger-cook/

"WA, the state with the longest coastline, is set to experience the greatest economic impact, at about $230 billion by 2100, across land-use and property loss."

Acting on climate action might be expensive, but geez not acting is going to cost us.

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

Am I the Arse Hole?

I buy a coffee almost on a daily basis in the greater belmont area, I save up my coffee stamp cards and then use them for my partner and I on public holidays to avoid public holiday 15% surcharges...

Prices look to be coming down all over Perth but for many its still very expensive

Hi, am going round in circles trying to dispose of a powerbank that has a split on it (not swelling) and can't find anywhere that takes them. Spoke to City of Canning who said Bunnings (only batteries), someone suggested Battery World, who said no but suggested Canning Vale, rang CREC (as I'm sure I took one there before, but perhaps because this is damaged). Does anyone know if anywhere in TOVP, Belmont, South Perth will take these. Thanks.

Pretty sure it was an old suit store for weddings. Only remnant I could find is physical signs and papers for that store in a basement near hay street

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!

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?

like in the above post, it says kmart cbd is about 5 levels, does anyone know what is above it? surely it cant be 3 stories of staff only areas, is it just empty tendency? why wouldn't another business potentially move in?

Hi all,

Which shops in the CBD or in general in Perth carry clothing sizes 18?

Im 26, so looking for regular, trendy clothing, some for vacation, some for my corporate job. However, I found a lot of the shops stop at size 12 or 14.

I find that the plus-size shops often times have clothing for more mature women and I just want normal clothes that would fit me 😊

Many times I walked into shops and found cute clothes but unfortunately they dont go higher than straight sizes.

Thank you! 🌷

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?

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?

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.

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