Did you know that slower driving makes you more aware of your environment, and more likely to react safely to hazards (such as a child running out into the road)?
Did you also know that increasing your speed - even by just a few km per hour increases your braking distance significantly and increases your risk of a crash, serious injury and death?
Driving more slowly and carefully means less stress for you and for other road users around you, which makes for a much more relaxing drive. And as a bonus there will be less wear and tear on your car, along with the lower fuel consumption that comes with driving more slowly!
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Electrical & plumbing expert tips
Electrical Plumbing
Pete from Terrasol Electrical Services is your local electrical expert
Stay warm and safe
Using an electric heater to stay warm? Here are a few tips to make sure it’s always safe.
z Place on a stable surface and keep it away from flammable items.
z A lways turn it off when you leave the room or go to sleep.
z C hoose heaters with automatic shut-off features for extra safety.
z Avoid using extension cords; plug the heater directly into the wall.
z Keep an eye on children and pets around heaters to prevent accidents.
z Regularly check for frayed wires and replace them if needed.
Terrasol Electrical Services has a great special offer of 10% off electrical services for Little Aussie Communities readers. Phone 0431 046 643 EC13656
Will your gas water storage heater survive winter?
As temperatures drop, our hot water systems work harder than usual. Here are four signs that yours needs some TLC.
z Your hot water system seems to leak a lot.
z You hear strange noises like creaking or popping.
z T he water coming out of your taps and shower is discoloured or brown.
z T he pilot light keeps going out.
Have your hot water system serviced by an experienced and licensed plumber who can spot any issues.
Lance from LCR Plumbing & Gas is your local plumbing expert LCR Plumbing & Gas is offering 10% off your total bill when you mention Little Aussie Communities.
Phone 0421 380 915 PL9746 | GF015485 SEE MAIN AD
Local, Reliable Plumber
LCR Plumbing & Gas provides a wide range of home plumbing services at an affordable price. They pride themselves on high-quality workmanship, great customer service, and will always clean up when the job is finished.
Hot water systems
If you need an efficient, new hot water system, or your old one repaired, call LCR Plumbing & Gas. They can supply and install all brands of hot water system, or service and repair your existing one.
Leaking taps and cisterns
Are you flushing money down the drain?
Dripping taps can waste up to 2000 litres of water per month, and leaking toilets are the most common cause of household water leaks, wasting up to 25 litres per day. Call LCR Plumbing & Gas and they’ll make sure everything is working efficiently.
General plumbing, repairs & maintenance
From leaky showers to sink connections, just call LCR Plumbing & Gas for honest and expert advice. Customers love the fact they are trustworthy, polite and will always choose the most cost-effective solution to your plumbing problem.
Services include:
• Gas hot water units - supply & install
• General plumbing
• Repairs & maintenance
• Gas works
• Blocked drains
• Plumbing for renovations & new builds
• Sewer conversions
Venetian
Local drainage and small paving repairs expert
Replace or repair your old sunken paving
Jonathan from WA Soakwells has over 24 years’ experience in the paving and drainage industry. He and his team pride themselves on their high-quality workmanship, so whatever you need, you can be sure the job will be done properly, and it will last.
Exceptional customer service
Jonathan and his small team are super friendly and pride themselves on good, old-fashioned customer service. They will always treat your property with respect, leaving everything clean and tidy when the job is done (including taking away any sand or soil).
Drainage problems solved
Is your paving sinking? Or pools of water gathering when it rains? It could be a drainage and soakwell problem caused by storm water. Jonathan and his small team will diagnose any drainage issues and provide a permanent solution to the problem. They can install new soakwells, replace soakwells that are too small, and repair or replace any sunken paving.
Services include:
• Supply & install soakwells
• Small paving repairs
• Channel drains
• Replace rusting driveway grates
• Replace or repair existing paving
• Repair sunken paving
• Remove old paving
Tips for pruning roses
Prune your roses while they are dormant in late winter or early spring, before new growth appears. This allows your plants to recover and prepare for the active growing season ahead. Here’s a few tips for great results.
Use sharp tools
Always use clean, sharp tools to minimise damage to the plant.
Begin by removing unwanted branches
Prune confidently!
Dead or damaged wood: Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged canes and branches.
Suckers from grafted roses: Suckers are shoots that grow from the rootstock below the graft. These should be removed to prevent them from taking energy away from the rose bush.
Crossing branches: Remove branches that are crossing or rubbing each other to improve airflow and prevent disease.
Cut at a 45-degree angle
Make cuts at a 45-degree angle just above an outward-facing bud. Angle away from the bud so water runs off. Cutting back stems to outward-facing buds will promote a more open and balanced shape.
Depending on the type of rose and its age, you can prune lightly, moderately, or severely:
Light pruning: Remove less than a third of the plant. Suitable for young or newly-planted roses, and climbing roses.
Moderate pruning: Cut the plant down to about knee high, leaving around 8 healthy shoots from the base.
Severe pruning: Cut back the plant significantly. This will leave it looking bare but will encourage vigorous new growth.
Clean up debris promptly
Dispose of fallen leaves, flowers, and pruning debris to prevent the spread of disease.
Fertilise after pruning
After pruning, fertilise your rose bushes with a balanced fertiliser to support recovery.
Professional Painting Services
John from Bravo Painting has been in the industry since 2008. He and his friendly, professional team are hardworking, fully insured and pride themselves on providing a high-quality and affordable painting service.
Great customer service
John and his small team believe in offering good, oldfashioned customer service where nothing is too much trouble. They get lots of referrals from happy customers and it’s easy to see why. They are polite, friendly and will treat your home with respect. All work areas are covered with drop-sheets and masked off, and they always clean up after themselves when the job is finished.
• Re sidential
• Interior & exterior
• Repaints & new paints
• No job too big or too small
Painting your home
John and his team will follow several key steps to ensure a quality painting job that will last. Careful preparation including filling and sanding is completed before undercoating and final topcoat.
John offers:
• Q uality, clean & tidy work
• Attention-to-detail
• Prompt quotes
• Registered & insured
• All work guaranteed
• Premium paints
• Competitive prices
• Completion on time & on budget
hints Handy home
Practical tips and clever ideas to make your life easier.
The perfect cookie
Whilst the cookies are still hot from the oven, use a small bowl to cover and gather the edges and slide around the cookie for a perfect circle. This technique is called Scooting, ensuring evenly shaped delicious treats.
Bathtime
little helper
Keep a pair of swimming goggles handy in the bathroom for little kids to wear when washing hair.
Float Test
Handy refresh
A few drops of micellar water on a facial cotton pad can quickly freshen up sneakers before your next wear.
3 uses for eucalyptus oil
1 Use it as bin deodorant by leaving a cotton facial pad with a few drops of oil under the bin liner to neutralise odours.
2 Steam inhalation of 12 drops of eucalyptus oil and 3/4 cup of hot water (not boiling) in a shallow bowl helps clear congestion and soothe coughs.
3 Soothe Muscles by massaging diluted eucalyptus oil into sore muscles for relief. Mix in a bowl, 1-2 drops of oil to 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or jojoba oil before applying to the skin.
Immerse an egg in a pan of cool, salted water to determine whether an egg is fresh. If it sinks to the bottom, it’s fresh – if it rises to the surface, throw it out immediately to avoid unpleasant surprises!
School’s out
Place some pre-cut icy poles into a large insulated drink bottle for the perfect after school treat on the drive home. Happy days!
Wax it
Use a piece of sticky tap or packing tape to wax off those retail barcode stickers on the base of items. Rub a piece of tape over the whole sticker, leave enough to use as a pull tab and pull quickly!
Keep it simple
Remove 21 items from your home every day for a week! This is an easy and effective way to declutter your home. Either donate, sell, dispose or repurpose the items you no longer need.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
z 4 cloves garlic, crushed
z 2 tbs honey
z 2 tbs soy sauce
z 2 tbs sweet chilli sauce
z 1 tbs white vinegar
z 2 tbs water
z 3 tbs plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
z 600g chicken tenderloins
z 2-3 tbs vegetable oil
z Garnish: Sliced spring onions, sesame seeds
z To serve: Steamed jasmine rice, broccolli
In a small bowl, combine the garlic, honey, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, white vinegar and water. Set aside.
Place the plain flour in a separate bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken tenderloins in the flour to coat. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat the oil in a large frypan over medium heat and cook the chicken tenderloins for 2-3 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Do this in two batches so the pan is not overcrowded. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add the garlic honey sauce mixture to the pan and stir it well, using the mixture to deglaze the pan. Cook for a minute or two until it reduces and thickens.
Return chicken tenderloins to the pan and toss to coat.
Serve over steamed jasmine rice and broccolli, and garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds.
Serves 4
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Built-In Wardrobes
If you’re having storage problems then call Paul at Homestead Industries and let him design you a customised walk-in-robe or built-in-robe.
Choose from over 10 styles and colours of sliding wardrobe doors
Customised shelves and interiors for efficient storage
Designed to enhance your décor
T hey also install linen and laundry storage solutions
Free measure and quote call Paul at Homestead
Kitchen Renovation
Denis McKee from Kitchen Transformations Perth is your local kitchen renovation expert. He has over 30 years’ experience and will transform your old kitchen into a stylish and functional space that will add value to your home.
Personalised service
Denis and his team take pride in making kitchen renovations stress-free for their customers. They custom-design your new kitchen to match your needs and your budget. Great customer service is a priority and Denis is always available throughout the whole process to answer any questions you may have. Every detail is taken care of.
High-quality & affordable
Your new kitchen will be Australian-made to Australian Standards. Whether you need a full kitchen renovation, or a kitchen facelift, everything is completed with the same high-quality workmanship and comes with a 10-year warranty. See Little Aussie online for more information
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Don’t Freeze this Winter
Hasrin Lana is your local air-conditioning expert. He is fully qualified and has been in the industry since 1990 and can help you with all your air-conditioning needs at a competitive price.
Servicing and repairs
Hasrin has the knowledge and experience to service and repair your air-conditioner to reduce the risk of breakdowns. He is honest, trustworthy and will always repair a unit where possible. He will never recommend a new unit unless absolutely necessary.
Good old-fashioned service
Hasrin is friendly and helpful. He will explain everything thoroughly and is always happy to offer advice and suggestions.
He is also prompt, reliable and will always treat your home like he would his own; he uses floor coverings to protect your home and will always clean up after the job is finished. Customers really appreciate his personalised service.
New air-conditioning systems
If you need a new air-conditioning system, Hasrin offers expert and honest advice. He can supply and install all brands, so you can be sure that there is a system to suit your home and your budget.
Air-conditioning services include:
• Supply &/or installation
• Service & repairs
• Evaporative, split system & ducted
• 12-month workmanship warranty
• Re sidential
• Commercial refrigeration
Restore Your Old Tiled Roof
Ryan and the team at Roof Restorers Perth have 15+ years’ industry experience. They are fully insured, licensed with the Department of Commerce and are Dulux Registered Applicators, meaning they can provide a 15-year warranty on the paintwork, ensuring high-quality workmanship and great customer service.
Bring your roof back to life
Ryan and his small team can help you with all your tiled roof requirements from repairs and maintenance, to a complete roof restoration, always at a competitive price. The experienced team uses high quality materials. They will ensure the job is done right first time and will leave your property clean and tidy when the job is finished.
Add value to your home
After about 15 years, a tiled roof begins to look old. Paint fades, moss and grime build up, and ridge capping can crack and crumble, causing leaks and damage to your home. Ryan and his team can repair and restore your roof to avoid these problems, adding value to your home in the process.
Your full tiled roof restoration:
¡ Broken tiles/ridge capping changed
¡ Entire roof pressure cleaned using 4000psi
¡ All ridge capping repointed with flexible pointing compound
¡ Valleys & Flashing checked*
¡ Valleys relipped*
¡ Flashing relipped and secured*
¡ Source and repair any reported leaks
¡ Coat of Dulux Acratex roofing sealer
¡ Recoat flues, vents or flashing on the roof where practical
¡ Two coats of Dulux Acratex roofing membrane
¡ 15 year paint warranty (conditions apply) * if required
Meet a few local Community Groups
Scan to find more community groups in your neighbourhood
Aust. Breastfeeding Assoc. SE Suburbs
A supportive group for mums to socialise, get info and help with peers and trained volunteers.
Maddington Football Club
A welcoming and fun, family club for people of all ages, gender, and skill levels to play. maddingtonfc.com.au
Southern River Community Garden
Join your local community garden and hang out with people who love gardening too. srcginfo@gmail.com
Langford Aboriginal Assoc. Men's Shed
Get out of the house, make new friends, and become a part of the Men's Shed movement. laalangford.com.au
Thornlie Bowling Club
Your community gathering place for the most enjoyable lawn bowls experience imaginable. thornliebowlsclub.com.au
Lions Club of Gosnells
Join a local group of serviceminded men & women who volunteer to support their community every day. lionsclubs.org.au
Perth Tamil Cricket Club
Play an amazing sport and make friends along the at your local cricket club. perthtamilcc.wa.cricket.com.au
20th Gosnells Boys' Brigade
A wide range of adventurous activities to develop leadership skills and character for boys 5 to 17yrs.
20th@bbwa.com.au
CWA Thornlie
Join CWA and make friends, have fun and help to make positive changes in your community. 6161 0800
Rotary Club of Gosnells
Rotary is all about bringing people together to make a difference in your community gosnellsrotary.weebly.com
Golden Age over 50’s Club
Make new friends, play a board game or carpet bowls, then enjoy morning tea and a fun game of bingo. 9258 4428
Gosnells City Soccer Club (Jnr)
Junior soccer focuses on improving skills, self-confidence and promoting self-esteem. gosnellscityfc.org.au
Redback Ladies Golf Club
Join this friendly group of ladies for a weekly game at Whaleback Golf Course. Beginners welcome. 0407 088 502
Canning Vale Girls' Brigade
Empowering girls aged 6 to 18 through a range of engaging activities and programs. girlsbrigade.org.au
Champion Lakes Boating Club
Thrilling rowing, peaceful paddling, exciting Dragon Boats races, and strategic radio sailing. clbc.org.au
Amanda’s Garden Fete
Takes place each year over a weekend towards the end of October. It’s a great opportunity to view the one and a half acres of garden whilst in its flush of spring flowering. Entry $5. amandayoungfoundation.org.au
Kenwick Football Club
Inclusive social sports environment for the whole community. kenwickfc.com
Liddelow Scout Group
Scouting is all about "Learning through doing" while having fun and making new friends. gl.liddelow@scoutswa.com.au
Probus Club of Thornlie
A social club for local retirees where you can expand your interests and meet new friends thornlieprobusclub@outlook.com
Canning Vale Cricket Club
Whatever your skill level, there's a team waiting just for you! Join in and be a part of the fun!
Canning Vale Probus Club Inc
Join active retirees in your local community who want to expand their interests & meet new friends.
canningvalesecretary@gmail.com
Addie Mills Senior Citizens Social Club
Carpet bowls, bingo, new vogue dancing and snooker, Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm. addiemills123@gmail.com
Cougars Softball Club Thornlie
Join a family friendly team for endless laughter, epic games, and unforgettable memories. cougarssoftballclub@gmail.com
Prime Movers
Safe exercise classes for active older adults including low-impact aerobics, and muscle work. primemovers-exercise.com.au
Dynamic Flame Badminton Club Gosnells
Discover the joy of badminton! Experience the fun and energy of this year-round sport. Let's play! badminton.dfbc@gmail.com
Dynamic Flame Badminton Club Langford
Don’t know how to play badminton? It doesn’t matter. Join up & learn how to play and have fun! badminton.dfbc@gmail.com
Gosnells Community Men’s Shed
Discover a place where men come together to create, learn, and support one another in Gosnells. 9398 4064
Gosnells Football & Sports Club
A positive, fun, friendly and inclusive social sports environment for the whole community. gosnellshawks.com.au
Liddelow Homestead Arts and Crafts Club
Join a creative community of arts and crafters. With 26 classes to choose from, there’s something for everyone. liddart@bigpond.net.au
Wings Canning Vale Badminton Club
Badminton WA’s foundation programme to encourage schoolaged juniors to play Badminton. bawa.admin@badmintonwa.org.au
Manning Road Farmers Market
Under new management. Bring the family, your own bags, and enjoy fresh fruit, veg, meat & fish, flowers and more! 0467 180 093
Professional Tree Maintenance & Removal
Tim’s Tree Service has nearly 35 years of experience and provides all tree lopping and maintenance services.
They can remove trees that are too large for their location or are now growing too large near fences, houses and other structures. They can also trim back branches that may fall in strong winds or have become weakened with rot or other damage. They even get calls to remove or prune trees that block the sun and create too much shade.
Clean and Efficient
Tim’s Tree Service takes great pride in their work and will leave your property clean and tidy when the job is complete. Much of their work is by referral and also established clients who appreciate their friendly and efficient service. They are highly trained in trimming, removing and maintaining the health of all types and sizes of tree.
Reliable Service
Tim Green will give you a full appraisal of the work required. Tim and his team provide a punctual, reliable service, which means that you’re never waiting around. He will let you know when they’ll arrive to start the job.
Complete tree removal
Tree thinning and lopping
Overhanging branches removed
Storm damage clean up
Stump grinding
Power line and boundary line clearances
Clean and efficient service
Fully insured
Quotes available on weekends
Metal Roofs, Gutters
Matt Bruce is the owner/operator of Roof Renewals and is your local expert when it comes to metal roofing, gutters and downpipes. He has over 21 years’ experience and prides himself on highquality workmanship and good, oldfashioned customer service. This includes making sure his customers are completely happy and why he gets so many word-ofmouth referrals.
Metal roof repairs & re-roofs
Your roof protects your home from the elements, so having it regularly maintained is really important. Matt can inspect your metal roof and repair any rusting, damaged or leaking sections, or replace it completely.
Gutters and downpipes
Modern gutters and downpipes are made to last longer and designed to divert large volumes of water away from your home. Matt and his team can make repairs or completely replace your gutters and downpipes to ensure your home is protected from water damage.
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{ All debris taken away
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Solar panel cleaning available WA Gutter Suckers will clean your
We could all do with a little more time; so here are a few easy time-saving tips when it comes to your morning shower routine.
Q If you have a crumpled outfit, hang it in your bathroom while showering to get rid of/ reduce the wrinkles.
Q Invest in a shower cap and don’t wash your hair (it doesn’t need to be washed every day).
Q Use dry shampoo – just give your hair a quick spray and no-one will ever know!
Q Turn the temperature down – so it’s not tempting to stay in the shower too long!
Q Time your shower to your favourite song or use a shower timer.
Q All-in-one products are a time-saver, so try a combined shampoo and conditioner – or go even further and use a combined shampoo, conditioner, and body wash! There are even shower gels and moisturisers combined.
Q Shave or brush your teeth while showering.
Q Rinse the shower and screen after use and squeegee dry to reduce grime build-up.
Friendly & experienced
Local Electrician
Peter Moore from Terrasol Electrical Services has been in the industry since 2008 and provides a prompt and reliable service, always at a fair price. You will receive a personal service from start to finish, from the smallest installation to a complete home rewire.
Great customer service
Peter provides high-quality workmanship and good old-fashioned customer service, where nothing is too much trouble. He treats every home like his own and takes huge pride in cleaning up when the job is finished.
Lighting upgrades
Peter can install or upgrade any type of lighting in and around your home; from outdoor and security lighting to energy-efficient LED lighting, which can also save on energy costs.
Safety switches (RCDs)
In the event of an electrical fault or faulty appliance, RCDs are designed to protect you and your family against electrocution. Peter can check your switchboard and make sure that your safety switches are in full working order or replace them if necessary.
General electrical repairs & maintenance
LED downlight supply & installation
Switchboard upgrades
RCD supply & installation
Fault finding & emergencies
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New Year’s Day Thu 1 Jan
Australia Day Mon 26 Jan
Labour Day Mon 2 Mar
Good Friday Fri 3 Apr
Easter Sunday Sun 5 Apr
Easter Monday Mon 6 Apr
ANZAC Day Sat 25 Apr
ANZAC Day Hol Mon 27 Apr
WA Day Mon 1 Jun
School term dates
Renovate your bathroom
Phil from All In One Renovations is your local, professional bathroom renovator. He has over 25 years’ experience and takes a hands-on approach making sure the whole process is stress-free. He and his small team will create a stylish and functional bathroom for any budget large or small.
Add value to your home
Don’t put up with your tired, old bathroom. Phil can help you plan and design a new one using quality materials and can give you honest advice about what you can achieve with your budget and the space you have. You’ll soon be relaxing in a stylish and functional new bathroom, adding value to your home in the process.
Great customer service
Phil prides himself on offering great customer service and will make sure you and your home are always treated with respect, with disruption kept to a minimum. You will be dealing with Phil throughout the project, and he’ll always keep you fully informed. He and his team are friendly, reliable and will always clean up after themselves – which is why they get regular referrals from happy customers.
Obligation-free quotes
Phil is happy to chat about your ideas for your new bathroom renovation. He provides a detailed, free quote and can include fixtures and fittings, or point you in the right direction if you would rather buy them yourself.
Full project management
Detailed quotes for all budgets small or large
Full or partial renovations
High standard finishes
Laundries & toilet rooms
Very competitive pricing
$200 OFF tap fittings for renovations over $10,000 when you mention Little Aussie
Security doors & windows
Paul, from Homestead Industries has over 40 years’ experience in the security screen industry. His family business can manufacture and install custom-built, high-quality doors and screens with most products available within 10-14 days.
Screenguard stainless steel doors & screens
These screens will secure your home without spoiling your view. Screenguard screens are made from a single sheet of 316 marine grade stainless steel, locked into an aluminium frame without rivets and screws.
• Highly resistant to corrosion
• Manufactured to Australian Standards
• Easy to keep clean
• 10-year warranty
• Bush fire tested
Aluminium security doors & screens
Paul has something for every budget. Aluminium grille security doors and window screens feature 7mm grilles, quality fly screens, and are available in a variety of patterns and colours.
Roller shutters
For extra security on your windows try a roller shutter. They are great for keeping out the heat and sound, and you can choose an automatic or manual roller.
Extra options on security doors & screens include:
• Self-closing sliding doors (pool regulations)
• Doors with triple locks
• Doors with pet mesh
• Pet doors
• Vision mesh (one-way effect)
Full range of colonial style doors
Screenguard stainless steel doors & screens
Grilled security doors & windows
USEFUL COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS
Maddington Child Health Centre .......................... 6330 3100
Manoah Homes ................................................... 9398 7374
Neighbourhood Watch State Branch .................... 9222 1513
Thornlie Church of Christ...................................... 9459
Growing veggies with kids
Growing your own veggies is a great way to get your kids into gardening; and as a bonus, they are much more likely to eat them!
Getting started
You don’t need a massive garden, you can use a raised bed, or different containers for each type of fruit or vegetable. As long as you keep the ground well aerated and drained, your vegetable garden should thrive.
Location
Edible plants prefer full sun, so choose a sunny spot close to your house – this will make it easier to keep an eye on (for things such as weeds and pests) and for watering if you don’t have an automatic sprinkler system.
Planting
The ideal veggie garden will produce all year round, so check growing conditions and planting calendars for different times of the year (this is also important for your veggie garden to grow successfully!).
Great starter plants include:
Q Peas/sugar snap peas/snow peas
Q Cherry tomatoes
Q Lettuce
Q Baby carrots
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General Important Numbers
ATCO Gas Faults & Emergencies ............................. 13 13 52
