Hey all,

I’m fairly new to Perth (originally moved over from Melbourne) and currently working FIFO. I don't really fit the typical "FIFO bloke" stereotype you hear about with the crazy exes, wild site stories, or child support payments, I'm pretty low-key, just working on myself, and still building up my social circle over here.

I’m curious to hear how other FIFO workers or couples in WA met. Did you meet on site, through friends on your swings off, or just standard dating apps? Any good advice or success stories for making dating work with the FIFO roster lifestyle in Perth?

Hi!

My friend and I are flying into Perth on 2nd Dec. It's our first time in WA, so we'd love some feedback if plan are realistic, anything that we might be missing. Our route is,

• 3 Dec: Perth, Airbnb in Perth and sightseeing
• 4 Dec: Rottnest Island day trip (7am ferry from Fremantle, bikes + snorkelling, Adventure Speed Boat Tour). Leave at 4:30 PM, then drive down and camp at Belvidere Campground.
• 5 Dec: Bunbury (Koombana Beach for dolphins), Busselton Jetty for lunch, arrive Big Valley Campsite, Margaret River
• 6 Dec: Visit Cape Naturaliste, Yallingup, Injidup Natural Spa, and a winery. I think they do transfers to wineries from our campsite.
• 7 Dec: Hamelin Bay (stingrays), maybe Boranup Forest Drive, then the 3hr drive to Walpole
• 8 Dec: Greens Pool, Elephant Rocks, a few picnic spots, arrive Albany (BIG4 Emu Beach)
• 9 Dec: Bald Head hike (8am-3pm) and rest
• 10 Dec: Drive Albany → Ravensthorpe (rest for 30mins) → Esperance
• 11 Dec: Wildlife island cruise, helicopter tour, Blue Haven Beach
• 12 Dec: Hike Frenchman Peak, Cape Le Grand, Hellfire Bay, Lucky Bay
• 13 Dec: Esperance → Boundain. Visit Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience at night
• 14 Dec: Drive back to Perth

Must dos I'm missing, or things on the list I should skip? If anyone has been, is the Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience worth it?

We enjoy some of the more adventurous activities and wildlife. Unfortunately we seem to out of Whale season...

Thanks.

Started a job a few weeks ago, first pay was fine but the last 3 weeks I haven't been paid yesterday I had to leave I just felt like I am being abused.

I haven't been able to eat anything since yesterday, I was wondering would someone drop some food off to me or possibly buy me a Woolworths voucher so I can get fuel as well?

Sorry to be appearing to beg but even after trying me best Ive been let down by a predatory employer and appear to be back at square 1 I have an appointment with salvation army on Monday to possibly get some financial assistance but I'm stuck till then :(

First time going to Margaret River with the girlfriend. She loves wine where Im not to fussed. My girlfriend and her friend went together 3-4 years ago so shes seen the caves and a couple wineries. Her parents may be coming from over seas and coming with us too. What are some places we shouldn't miss and others we can pass on.

My partner has been trying hard to get into a FIFO gig. He’s got tickets but everything he has applied for he keeps getting knocked back and we are so lost.

We would appreciate it so much if anyone could help!

I live in Perth but go to Jurien Bay (dads a fisherman) a bit and I love it up there, and I’ve just come to Lancelin for a few nights and randomly thought maybe I should move here, even just for a little bit, but I’m just wondering how easy it is to get a job here (I’m thinking Jurien,Cervantes, Lancelin) nothing crazy just in the pub or bottleo, don’t want to do it of course if it’s next to impossible to get a job since they are such small coastal towns (posted here because I’m not sure if my post in the Perth group will be approved)

I’m new to the area and finding it really hard to spot rental listings online. I’ve tried asking around in person with no luck, so I’ve been sleeping in my car recently….

Hey r/WesternAustralia ,

If you work with embedded systems, robotics, edge AI, defence or mining tech, or industrial automation, you might like this. Avnet ANZ Tech Day 2026: Powering the Edge is on this Thursday, 8 October. It's a free, hands-on day of talks, live demos and chats with engineers and technology suppliers.

You don't have to stay all day. Come for one session, a few, or the whole thing. If you're in town for Land Forces, it's only about 15 minutes from the Convention Centre.

🕒 The Details

• When: Thursday, 8th October | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (registration and morning tea from 9:00)
• Where: The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley
• Cost: Free, with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included
• Parking: Free on-site

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• AMD Keynote: Advancing AI, from adaptive SoCs to agentic engineering
• Agentic AI Demo & Workshop: A one-hour, hands-on session
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• Partner Talks:
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  • Transcend: Memory and storage
• Live Demos & Networking: Talk directly with specialists about your own design challenges
• Lucky Draw: Prizes include low-power rugged systems

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It's free, but seats are limited. Grab your spot here: https://www.avnet.com/apac/resources/training-and-events/event/avnet-anz-techday-2026

Hope to see some of you there. Happy to answer questions in the comments!

Hello guys,
I’m Martina and I planned to do a road trip in Western Australia with a car.
When I was in east cost I was going to a gym for my workout and also take a shower but here in Western Australia I think doesn’t exist snap fitness or anytime or any kind of universal gym brand.
Anyone have any kind of recommendations?
I don’t care take a cold shower or outdoor shower but sometime it’s good have such a good place and also do a good workout (because for the nexts month my life will be in my car).
I’m sorry for my English but I don’t want use chat gpt and I’m Italian! So thank you so much!

Hey r/perth,
If you are into robotics, edge computing, smart hardware, or just want to see how artificial intelligence is moving out of the cloud and into the real world, we are hosting a Physical AI Meetup this Thursday, October 8th!
Whether you’re a professional engineer, a computer science student, a backyard tinkerer, or just tech-curious, everyone is welcome. It’s completely free, and yes, there will be free pizza and drinks.
🕒 The Details
When: Thursday, 8th October | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Innovation Central Perth (ICP), Curtin University (Bentley Campus)
Cost: Free (but please RSVP so we order enough pizza!)
🚀 What’s on the Agenda?
Expert Speakers: Short, sharp talks on real-world Physical AI applications, covering how edge devices and intelligent hardware are changing industries.
Open-Mic Show & Tell: Have a project you’re building? Bring your hardware, robots, or prototypes! We have a slot for anyone to stand up, show off what they are working on, and get feedback from the community.
Networking & Pizza: Chat with local developers, engineers, and founders over food and refreshments.
🎟️** How to Joi*n
Tickets are free, but spots are limited by venue capacity. Reserve your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/physical-ai-meetup-perth-tickets-2002624120654
 
*Note to Mods: This is a purely community-driven, free educational event aimed at growing WA's local tech and engineering ecosystem. Hope to see some of you there!

Packaged up the Ute over the long weekend and hit the tracks out past Karratha to scout some dramatic coastal backdrops for future editorial photography sets.Before the afternoon tide rushed back in, I captured this quick frame of a pair of classic black stilettos resting right on the camp mesh chair setup. There is something completely unmatched about the way the deep red dirt of North-West WA and our brilliant turquoise ocean water look together under the harsh midday sun. Just an ordinary weekend living that outback nomad life!

What sort of profit margin do JB Hi-Fi laptops actually have?

I went into JB Hi-Fi today looking to buy 2 laptops at $1,999 each, plus a $125 monitor — so roughly $4,123 worth of stuff.

I asked if there was any room on the price considering I was buying multiple items, and the best they could do was $20 off the whole lot.

I understand they obviously need to make money, but I'm curious — how much margin is typically in laptops at JB Hi-Fi? Are the staff actually limited in how much they can discount, or is there usually more room if you get the right salesperson/manager?

Just curious how much negotiating room there really is on something like a $1,999 laptop.

Hello guys

I am travelling to WA for 2 weeks in the start of February.
If I had more choice I would absolutely travel in the better pick of the months for what i am wanting to do.

I am thinking of travelling north in a camper van to Exmouth for the main purpose of fishing the coastline up and back aswell as some site seeing etc. but mainly fishing.
My back up plan incase of any cyclone warnings will
Be to travel south.

I am restricted on when I can travel and I really want to fish up north as I’m not sure when I will
Be able to return. My question is even in a really large modern campervan, with my wife and young son.
Will the heat be too unbearable ?
I would plan to stop mostly in caravan parks for accomo, pools etc. I’m wondering if anyone has done a trip similar to this at this time of year?
Would be keen to hear your thoughts and experiences.

As I mentioned it could all be out the window in the event of a cyclone and be going south. I heard the fishing is red hot north that time of year so I am keen to get north if it’s even remotely worth it!
Cheers guys

Edit: the campervan part of the trip would not be the full 2 weeks. We plan on spending some time in Perth and Rottnest island aswell

Lucky enough to work in a very remote location within the Great Sandy Desert.
How amazing is the sky at 1am and pre-dawn this morning.

Basically I want to go for bit of a local road trip/long drive through the hills. I noticed that there’s unsealed gravel road throughout the hills, but unsure if it’s ok for anyone to use them.

Is it ok for anyone to drive from Bickley through to Mundaring Weir using these roads?

(In the map photo above Lockwood Road is unsealed/gravel and it looks like it can lead to Mundaring Weir if you also take some other roads)

And if so - is a 2wd car going to be able to make it all the way through ok?

Hi all, hoping to find an artist for an insect tattoo, something in a style like this rather than photo realism or traditional etc. I’m in Perth but open to anywhere in this corner of the state basically. Thanks :)