Aldi has the highest average Google rating among WA's three major supermarket chains, based on customer reviews. Woolworths Perth Airport earned the best individual store rating in the state, at 4.46 stars. Shoppers praised clean stores, helpful staff and easy parking. Common complaints included checkout queues, empty shelves and poor service. Woolworths Cottesloe, Coles Kununurra and Aldi Mirrabooka were the lowest-rated stores in their chains.
A Perth mother has become an internet sensation after her half-naked son appeared during Telethon's live car giveaway. Falziah Cooper, a single mother of four, won a Hyundai Kona on Sunday night. Shane Crawford and Katie Brown delivered the car to her Victoria Park home. Cooper said she had been facing a $10,000 bill to repair her broken-down car, and she has donated to Telethon for decades. A second winning family, Trevor and Brenda Crispin of Busselton, also received a Kona.
Entertainment personalities arrived at Perth Airport on Friday for the Telethon fundraising weekend. The Wiggles stars Tsehay Hawkins and Lucia Field were among the first arrivals, joined by Sunrise presenters, The Voice coach Kate Miller-Heidke and singer Jessica Mauboy. Several guests said they were looking forward to answering phones, meeting families and performing. Telethon airs on Channel 7 from 6.45pm on Saturday, October 17, until 8.30pm on Sunday, October 18.
西澳大利亚州(西澳)的机场评分全国最差,评分最低的十座客运机场中有七座位于该州。旅客抱怨安检缓慢、设施有限以及行李延误等问题。位于皮尔巴拉地区的Newman Airport(纽曼机场)排名垫底,295条评价的平均评分为3.10星。珀斯机场排名第八,是首府城市机场中评分最低的。南澳大利亚州的Port Lincoln Airport(林肯港机场)评分最高,131条评价的平均评分为4.62星。
Western Australia has the most poorly rated airports in the country, with seven of the ten lowest-rated passenger airports. Travellers complained about slow security checks, limited facilities and baggage delays. Newman Airport in the Pilbara ranked worst, averaging 3.10 stars from 295 reviews. Perth Airport ranked eighth and was the lowest-rated capital city airport. Port Lincoln Airport in South Australia was rated highest, averaging 4.62 stars from 131 reviews.
Perth Airport’s Aviation Rescue and Firefighting team will attempt a 24-hour treadmill relay at the Telethon Family Festival. Around 20 firefighters will walk continuously while wearing heavy uniforms and breathing apparatus. The event will take place at RAC Arena’s Challenge Yourself Hub on October 17 and 18, allowing the public to witness the crew’s endurance test. The team aims to raise funds for Telethon, inspired by the resilience of sick children they support.