Perth Expat Brief

Fuel Crisis Impacts WA

• 🔥 Station Shortages: Western Australia reports 11 stations with no diesel and 20 with no unleaded petrol.
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Savings.com.au's Monthly Grocery Index compares prices of everyday essential goods at Coles and Woolworths.

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Perth's community scene is buzzing with must-attend family events for expats:

• Perth Royal Show: Iconic cultural highlight with over 400...

Expat food discovery alert! The popular viral street food truck now has a permanent home at Crown Perth, serving favourite menu items every day of the week. Central, convenient street food fix.

Empty shelves during sales? Pivot smartly to save:

• Get a paper raincheck from customer service – locks promo price for 30 days.
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• 15 years on Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley, renowned for trust, integrity and personalised service in buying, selling, investing & leasing.
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• Supply status: WA fuel reserves >30 days with shipments arriving; shortages from panic buying, not low supply. Buy only what you need.
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• Fresh local produce from grower-direct ties keeps quality high and builds trust amid shortages.
• Diverse range for Perth's international community:...

Spike alert: Unleaded over $2/L, diesel $3/L – stack these offers at Shell, Ampol & 7-Eleven.

• AFL promo now: 10c/L off at Shell/Reddy Express until...

• Top visas for Americans: Skilled Independent (189, permanent, under 45), state-nominated 190 (ideal for WA commitment), employer-sponsored Skills in...

Key wins for WA-bound migrants:

• Employer-sponsored visas in regional areas like Perth get top priority processing – ahead of metro spots.
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• Local top for first-timers: Perth City – central to nightlife, transport, Elizabeth Quay
• Tourist faves: Fremantle for history/markets,...

Key deductions small biz owners in WA often miss:

• Home office: Portion of electricity, internet, rent if home-based – calculate business %...

Perth's seller's market heats up: WA home values doubled since 2020 as population growth (17%) outpaced completions (10%); prices forecast 10-12%...

Key Perth/WA updates to stay safe and savvy:

• Murder probe in Perth's north: Man charged with killing 69yo he knew.
• Rottnest Island bike crash:...

Perth's job market trends toward immediate sales and trades hires – ideal for expat career moves.

• Industrial Sales Specialist at Wabtec: Coordinate...

Great news for Perth expats on Medicare – Australia won't budge on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) despite US pharma tariffs from July...

Epic preseason footy for Perth soccer fans:

• Milan Derby at Optus Stadium, Aug 5: AC Milan vs Serie A leaders Inter Milan – third year Down Under for...

• WA hit hard: 11 stations without diesel, 20 without unleaded petrol – stock up if traveling in Perth.
• Govt response: Secured extra fuel via Export...

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