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Welcome to Little Aussie - extremely useful local info

Here at Little Aussie we believe in making communities local again. And we think the best way to achieve this is to connect residents, like you, with honest, reliable and local family-run businesses - the sort of business we would refer to our own family and friends.

You will find those types of businesses in our magazines and online. We also support local, not-for-profit community groups by offering free advertisements and listings to help residents connect with sporting clubs, support groups, and many more local organisations.

Handy Home Hints
8 ways to help your clothes last longer Women's clothes on clothes hangers in a wardrobe

8 ways to help your clothes last longer

Looking after your clothes is good for your bank balance and the environment, so here are 8 ways to make them last.

Looking after your clothes is good for your bank balance and the environment, so here are 8 ways to make them last.

February 4, 2021
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Reduce Reuse Recycle
7 Effort free tips to reduce your carbon footprint Washing machine dial being set

7 Effort free tips to reduce your carbon footprint

Being environmentally responsible can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. The best thing is to start small, so here are 7 simple things you can do to make a difference.

Being environmentally responsible can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. The best thing is to start small, so here are 7 simple things you can do to make a difference.

February 4, 2021
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Tips
4 reasons why it’s important to look after your skinyoung lady looking at reflection while applying moisturiser to her cheek

4 reasons why it’s important to look after your skin

Your skin has a lifetime of work to do, so it’s important to look after it.

Your skin has a lifetime of work to do, so it’s important to look after it.

January 28, 2021
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Tips
Concrete floors – not just for outdoors!modern kitchen with polished concrete floors

Concrete floors – not just for outdoors!

We all know that using concrete for your outdoor areas is a good choice, but indoor concrete floors are a great option too.

We all know that using concrete for your outdoor areas is a good choice, but indoor concrete floors are a great option too.

January 28, 2021
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Handy Home Hints
You don’t need a pool to use a pool noodle! A bucket holding pool noodles

You don’t need a pool to use a pool noodle!

Pool noodles are great fun for splashing around on a sunny day. But you don't need a pool to get some great use out of a pool noodle!

Pool noodles are great fun for splashing around on a sunny day. But you don't need a pool to get some great use out of a pool noodle!

January 28, 2021
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Recipes
Haloumi and Sweetcorn Vegetable Fritters. No oven required.Stack of haloumi fritters on a plate

Haloumi and Sweetcorn Vegetable Fritters. No oven required.

Quick, delicious, and perfect when the weather is warm and you don't want to turn on the oven.

Quick, delicious, and perfect when the weather is warm and you don't want to turn on the oven.

January 28, 2021
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Fun With Kids
Make your own simple silly putty Silly putty balls for kids to play with

Make your own simple silly putty

Just 3 ingredients for hours of fun! This is a great activity for kids to get stuck in with some gooey ingredients. Making it is just as much fun as playing with it.

Just 3 ingredients for hours of fun! This is a great activity for kids to get stuck in with some gooey ingredients. Making it is just as much fun as playing with it.

January 28, 2021
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Reduce Reuse Recycle
7 unusual items you can REDcycle Little boy sucking on yoghurt pouch

7 unusual items you can REDcycle

Lots of people are doing their bit for the environment by recycling their soft plastics via REDcycle at their local shopping centres. But the list of things you can REDcycle is longer than you may think.

Lots of people are doing their bit for the environment by recycling their soft plastics via REDcycle at their local shopping centres. But the list of things you can REDcycle is longer than you may think.

January 28, 2021
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Health and Fitness
10 easy ways to increase your water intake Glasses of water with added fruit

10 easy ways to increase your water intake

It’s important to drink plenty of fluids to help you to stay well hydrated, particularly on the very hot days we’ve been experiencing lately. Here’s how to make it a bit easier.

It’s important to drink plenty of fluids to help you to stay well hydrated, particularly on the very hot days we’ve been experiencing lately. Here’s how to make it a bit easier.

January 28, 2021
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Do you need a headlight restoration?close up of dull headlight on dark sedan

Do you need a headlight restoration?

You wouldn’t try and drive with a foggy and dirty windscreen but having clear and clean headlights is just as important.

You wouldn’t try and drive with a foggy and dirty windscreen but having clear and clean headlights is just as important.

January 21, 2021
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5 tell-tale signs you need a hair cutyoung woman looking worried at the ends of her hair

5 tell-tale signs you need a hair cut

Sometimes time seems to fly by, and we don’t always notice when we’ve missed a trip to the hairdresser. Here are 5 signs it’s time for a visit.

Sometimes time seems to fly by, and we don’t always notice when we’ve missed a trip to the hairdresser. Here are 5 signs it’s time for a visit.

January 21, 2021
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Community Tips
Host your Australia Day gathering with friends and familymini pavlovas with berries in front of Australian flags

Host your Australia Day gathering with friends and family

The usual fireworks display may have been cancelled this year, but Australia Day is a great opportunity to get together with family and friends.

The usual fireworks display may have been cancelled this year, but Australia Day is a great opportunity to get together with family and friends.

January 21, 2021
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Handy Home Hints
Ditch the dust in your home!Lady looking for dust on a glass table

Ditch the dust in your home!

You're never going to get rid of dust completely, but here are 7 ways to keep it under control in your home.

You're never going to get rid of dust completely, but here are 7 ways to keep it under control in your home.

January 21, 2021
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Gardening
8 ways to help your garden survive the hot summerGarden bed full of colourful red pelargonium flowers

8 ways to help your garden survive the hot summer

Now is not the time to do any actual gardening, such as planting, transplanting or pruning. This is best left until autumn. Pruning will stimulate new growth and those new shoots are not going to be as resilient to the hot weather.

Now is not the time to do any actual gardening, such as planting, transplanting or pruning. This is best left until autumn. Pruning will stimulate new growth and those new shoots are not going to be as resilient to the hot weather.

January 21, 2021
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Pets
Five ways to keep your pets cool this summerDogs keeping cool in a paddling pool

Five ways to keep your pets cool this summer

If your pet overheats, it can suffer heatstroke, which can cause organ failure and even death. Pets that are elderly, overweight or suffering from a medical condition are particularly susceptible, along with flat-face dogs such as pugs, French bulldogs and English bulldogs.

If your pet overheats, it can suffer heatstroke, which can cause organ failure and even death. Pets that are elderly, overweight or suffering from a medical condition are particularly susceptible, along with flat-face dogs such as pugs, French bulldogs and English bulldogs.

January 21, 2021
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Reduce Reuse Recycle
Recycle your old prescription glassesGirl with black prescription glasses

Recycle your old prescription glasses

On average people upgrade their glasses every two years. This means the number of discarded spectacles ending up in landfill is growing every year.

On average people upgrade their glasses every two years. This means the number of discarded spectacles ending up in landfill is growing every year.

January 21, 2021
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Tips
Are your pavers slowly sinking?

Are your pavers slowly sinking?

Those mysterious mounds of sand you can see on your paving are a sure sign that you’ve got an ant problem. Here’s why.

Those mysterious mounds of sand you can see on your paving are a sure sign that you’ve got an ant problem. Here’s why.

December 28, 2020
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Reduce Reuse Recycle
7 common recycling mistakes

7 common recycling mistakes

Wrapping your head around recycling can be hard. While most of us think that we know what we are doing, research shows that 94% of us are recycling at least one product incorrectly. 

Wrapping your head around recycling can be hard. While most of us think that we know what we are doing, research shows that 94% of us are recycling at least one product incorrectly. 

December 28, 2020
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Is there a health hazard in your bathroom?Rubber duck on edge of bath with dirty grout

Is there a health hazard in your bathroom?

Because bathrooms are prone to moisture build-up, they are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mould which can cause allergic reactions such as skin irritation and asthma. Here’s how you can avoid this happening.

Because bathrooms are prone to moisture build-up, they are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mould which can cause allergic reactions such as skin irritation and asthma. Here’s how you can avoid this happening.

December 21, 2020
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Electrical Appliances - never throw them in the bin

Electrical Appliances - never throw them in the bin

Upgrading your electrical appliances? Or maybe you’ll get something new for Christmas. Either way, your old electrical appliances should never go into your general waste bin. Here’s what you do with them instead

Upgrading your electrical appliances? Or maybe you’ll get something new for Christmas. Either way, your old electrical appliances should never go into your general waste bin. Here’s what you do with them instead

December 21, 2020
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Blinds - Cleaning & Maintenance

Amazing Clean Blinds Karrinyup

Do you have dirty or broken blinds? Amazing Clean offers a fast and economical solution for cleaning and repair to look like new. Ultrasonic cleaning technology

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Electrical Services

Austlec Electrical Services

Daniel is your local, reliable, expert electrician who offers a top-quality, honest and friendly service. No job too big or too small and he can offer advice on reducing your power bill.

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Painting & Decorating Services

Sidwell's Painting Service

Carl Sidwell is your local painting professional with over 14 years' experience. Careful preparation and attention-to-detail. Special effects painting. Free quotes.

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Computer Services

CTB Host

Chris will fix your computer problems or there is no charge for labour! Affordable, friendly and reliable mobile service. Over 30 years' industry experience.

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Plumbing

Profix Plumbing & Gas

Tim Earnshaw has over 10 years’ experience and provides a wide range of plumbing and gas services at affordable prices. Upfront quotes so there are no surprises!

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Pest Control

Pestpro

Sean Gray and his small team have over 30 years’ experience and provide a wide range of environmentally friendly pest control options at affordable rates.

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Bathroom Renovations

Enterprise Bathroom Renovations

James and Bradley from Enterprise Bathroom Renovations provide high-quality, affordable bathroom renovations and bathroom makeovers.

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Tiled Roof Restoration & Repairs

Element Roofing Services

Chris Ecob is the owner-operator of this small family business and your local expert for tiled roof restorations. Over 20 years’ experience with good, old-fashioned customer service.

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Concreting

Repave

Repave is your local, experienced concreting business. Liquid limestone, exposed aggregate, polished concrete. 15 years' experience.

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Use a local business & you could win $2000

Choose Local to win $2000

Support local business for a chance to win $2000! Just use a Little Aussie business, register your details & leave some feedback to enter the draw.

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Win a Dyson V11 - Little Aussie Directories Competition WA

Win a Dyson V11 valued at $1199

Enter your details for a chance to win a Dyson V11 vacuum cleaner valued at $1199

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