Here is a list of handy information, web links which may be particularly helpful to new and established Perthonians. Please report broken links.

WA Public Hospital Activity - Great site, may save you waiting in an emergency. The table provides an up-to-date view of the status of the Emergency Department in each of the metropolitan hospitals that contains an Emergency Department.

Perth Traffic updates on Twitter - Check the Freeways and byways on your I-Phone before you leave for work.

A guide to all schools in Perth - There are 1051 schools in Western Australia, with about 602 schools in Perth.

Bus,Train and Ferry timetables and Maps - Transperth - Public transport in Perth has improved greatly.

Find your way around Perth or anywhere in Australia - Plan your trip from A to B by quickest time or shortest route

Things to do in and around Perth - A very informative and easy to read site about Perth Attractions. No need to watch TV this weekend when the rugby is not on

Currency Converter - What is the worth of those Rands nowadays?

Google Maps Perth - With Streetview you can see what the neighbourhood looks like as if you are driving down a street.

Emergency Numbers Perth - Print it out and hang it where you can find it quick

The World Time Server - What is the time in AnyWhere right now? Sydney? London? Bali?

Western Australia Postcodes - All 6xxx numbers of course.

Health and Medical Information for Australia - Via BIGPOND, so not one of those shonky medical sites who want to sell you their brand of Viagra.

Business Licence Information Service (BLIS) - Do you want to start a new business in WA?

Small Business Development Corporation - Very helpful site for starting and building your business in WA.

Australian Business Register - You want to register that business name?

Immigration Assistance - I do not know these people, so I cannot vouch for them. All I know is that they have a Google Ranking 6/10 and an Alexa Ranking of 148,000, which means they are a very popular Internet site. That still does not mean that they can over-charge and under-deliver. Be careful and shop around, don't let your haste and your emotions over-ride your logic. Deal with reputable immigration companies. I've heard some bad stories about decent people being ripped off by cons and inept cowboys.

Department of Immigration and Citizenship - Most of you probably know this site well

Real Estate Institute of WA - Property in WA. Be careful of some Real Estate agents as well.

South African High Commission - That is in Canberra. The Consulate of the Republic of South Africa with jurisdiction throughout Western Australia does not seem to have a website. Their contact details:
Consulate:  
Suite 9, Level 1 1297 Hay Street
West Perth WA 6012    
Tel: (08) 9321 0355
Fax: (08) 9321 0426
Email : repard@(spam)paydirt.com.au Remove the (spam) including the brackets when you email them.
Hours of Business:
Monday - Friday: 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Postal Address: PO Box 1589, West Perth WA 6872
Mr Andrew (Bill) REPARD
Honorary Consul (24/06/2003)
Ms Jane PRENDIVILLE