In 2021, Grandfather Maurice Wayne Matthews died of mechanical asphyxia from being crushed under a car. He had decided to work on his car that morning but was killed due to the jack becoming unstable on a sloped surface, causing the vehicle to shift. Repairing a vehicle at home carries the risk of death. While preventable, incidents continue to occur. Over 100 Australians have died due to DIY car...

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 28 August 2024), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 36 cents per...

Unless you’re completely self-sufficient, then grocery shopping is an essential part of your life. Cost of living pressures mean consumers are spending more time shopping around for savings on their grocery bill. One way to help you save time and money is to check unit pricing. Unit pricing helps to make sure you get bang for your buck. It not only shows the cost of a product, but also the value...

Ending a tenancy agreement early, or ‘breaking lease’ can be stressful, but renters should find it easier in the current tight rental market given it probably won’t take long to find new tenants. While there are potential costs involved with breaking lease, you cannot be asked to pay the usual end of tenancy expenses such as the final inspection fee that an agent may charge and the landlord...