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Thursday, December 17, 2020 perthnow.com.au/community-news Political favours rejected Kristie Lim CITY of Bayswater councillors have been accused of delaying a decision on a new skate park to make their State Government counterparts look good. The State Govern- ment announced it would provide $2.5 mil- lion to the City of Bays- water for the relocation of the Bayswater Skate Park at Wotton Reserve on December 8. No councillor or com- munity group member, other than Mayor Dan Bull, knew about the announcement before SOUNDS it was revealed to the public. During public ques- tion time at the Decem- ber 8 council meeting, Bayswater Skate Park Community group member Daniel Ondra- cek pressed councillors about their ties with OF PERTH Morley MLA Amber- Jade Sanderson and Maylands MLA Lisa Baker. He also asked wheth- er councillors decided MINCHIN LIVING THE DREAM to defer their decision for three months at last WITH WASO PAGE 7 Picture: Michelle CONTINUED PAGE 3 Ranson PLANETS CHRISTMAS BRONCOS LINE UP EXPERIENCE BACK INSIDE Page 2 Pages 10-12 Page 19 BWB 2 NEWS December 17, 2020 NEWS ...................................................................... P2-8 LOTTERYWEST FEATURE ........................................ P9 CHRISTMAS FEATURE ....................................... P10-12 RESIDENTIAL ....................................................... P13-15 Planets take starring role TRADES DIRECTORY.......................................... P16-18 DRIVEWAY ................................................................ P18 Jon Bassett very close planets,” the Gravity SPORT ....................................................................... P19 Discovery Centre’s Richard IT is a once-in-many-lifetimes’ Tonello said. event for stargazers when Sat- The conjunction is the result urn and Jupiter are at their of Jupiter, which takes 12 years closest since 1623, four days to orbit the sun, catching up before Christmas. with Saturn’s 30-year voyage That year four centuries ago, around the sun. INSIDE astronomy was in its infancy The planets have more dis- after astronomer Galileo tant conjunctions every 20 Galilei had made the first years , but the 0.1 degree of the telescope 14 years ear- horizon between them this lier, William Shakes- month is their closest in 397 Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan peare’s First Folio of years ago. News Production: Michael Palmer plays was printed and To get the most out of Design: Carly Pilton Pope Gregory 15th con- 2020’s event, Mr Tonello and Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings tinued to allow the other stargazers across Perth Digital Editor: Alison Middleton torture and burning of have organised public observa- witches. tions with their telescopes. General inquiries: 9237 1000 In a phenomenon astron- “What the conjunction does Email: [email protected] omers call a great conjunction, highlight is the beautiful Reporters: gas giants Saturn and Jupiter, mechanics of living in our solar Kristie Lim 9237 1563 1.6 billion km and 886,000km system,” Mr Tonello said. (Bayswater, Bassendean, Vincent) from the Earth respectively, Stargazers will be on the Nadia Budihardjo 9237 1564 will appear to be almost touch- foreshore south of the Scarbo- (Stirling) ing in the western sky after rough Beach pool from 7pm to Photographers: sunset on December 21. 8.30pm for three nights from David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie In clear weather, the two December 20. The Perth Ob- planets may appear as a single servatory and Fremantle Side- Advertising Manager: bright star for two hours. walk Astronomy will meet at Max Wilson 0420 927 511 “From the naked eye. it will the North Coogee dogs beach Advertising Executives: look like two very close stars, picnic area and a third event Julie Gaze 0420 211769 but a telescope will show two will be at Burns Beach. Sharlene Galvin 0448 000801 Contact Centre/Trades: Ricardo Jeremiah 9237 1490 Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. CONTACT US CONTACT Printed by Colourpress Gravity Discovery Centre's senior astronomer Richard Tonello is among those hosting special astronomy session across 54 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. Perth when the planets Saturn and Jupiter align on December 21 . Picture: Andrew Ritchie BWB December 17, 2020 NEWS 3 Skate dates in question FROM PAGE 1 “We don’t know what they are doing, they don’t tell us,” month’s meeting so they she said. “We get the could make the State mem- announcement at the same bers “look good” before an time as everybody else.” election. Ms Sanderson said the Labor-affiliated council- State Government would lors Lorna Clarke and Ste- continue to work construc- phanie Gray, Deputy Mayor tively with all stakeholders. Filomena Piffaretti and Cr “There has been a lot of Bull dismissed the claim. misinformation spread Cr Barry McKenna, who is about this project and I think also a Labor member, was it’s important we recognise absent from the meeting. that this is a big win for our Cr Bull said he was given a community,” she said. “heads-up” about the “The State Government announcement on Decem- thanks the City of Bayswa- ber 4 but its release was not ter for rapidly progressing confirmed with him until the relocation of the skate December 7. park as we deliver the Mor- Cr Clarke said she did not ley-Ellenbrook rail line.” vote to delay the decision on Later in the meeting, Cr the location for the State Catherine Ehrhardt tabled Government. two petitions from the skate She said the public needed park group signed by 553 to be careful about possible City of Bayswater residents defamation in relation to and 153 non-residents. such allegations. Both petitions asked the Cr Gray said she took council to endorse Broun offence at the claim and said Park as the final location for the question “overestimat- the replacement skate park. ed” the communication be- The council is scheduled tween local and State to make a decision on the governments. location in February. Photographer Sarah Lewis with her dog Oliver has created a 2021 calendar featuring French bulldogs of Perth. Poison warning from RSPCA Picture: Andrew Ritchie DOG owners in Embleton The resident’s dogs were and Bayswater have been unaffected and did not eat urged to be wary of dog poi- any of the meat that was soning after a local resident thrown into the yard. Calendar counts down dog days saw suspected baits being An RSPCA WA spokesper- thrown into their yard. son called on the public to PERTH pet photographer dogs when it comes to lar spots, with East Perth’s appreciate a dog’s ability to An Embleton resident come forward with informa- Sarah Lewis wants to give brightening someone’s Riverside Gardens and Bar- live in the moment and reported the incident to the tion or CCTV footage of the people something to smile day,” she said. don Park in Maylands enjoy the small things in RSPCA WA on November 25. area. about in 2021. “They have such big per- among Ms Lewis’ favou- life.” Ms Lewis has released sonalities that fit into a rites. Ms Lewis has also creat- the French Bulldogs of compact body. “Surprisingly, a lot of the ed a calendar celebrating Lotto delivers a triple treat Perth calendar reflecting “Their faces are very dogs were more than happy dogs with cleft palates and LOTTO luck has struck in The good news kept on the popularity of the pint- expressive, combined with to be in front of my lens and has raised more than $3500 the eastern suburbs. going for Morley, with a Divi- sized pooches, which she their little snorts and posed naturally for me, but for charity No Pup Cleft A Saturday Lotto ticket sion Two ticket also sold hoped would “put a smile snores.” a tasty treat and a squeaky Behind. bought from Morley Mil- from Morley North News, on someone’s face given the ‘Frenchies’ from around ball usually does wonders,” French Bulldogs of Perth lions was one of two that worth more than $15,000. year that has been”. Perth, including her dog she said. calendar is available to buy won more than $883,000 in Another winning Division “There’s nothing quite Oliver, are featured in the “I really want the calen- from sarahlewisphoto. Division One. Two ticket was sold at The like these gorgeous little calendar snapped at popu- dar to encourage people to com.au. The winning numbers Lucky Charm News Noran- were 40,35,38,16,14 and 43. da. BWB 4 NEWS December 17, 2020 Many hands to make light work BATTERY World Morley will be donating 1000 candles to the City of Bayswater’s Carols by Candlelight in a bid to help families in need this Christmas. The public can buy the candles at the Halliday Park event on December 19, with proceeds going towards The Salvation Army. Battery World Morley franchise partner Paul Dou- glas said he was grateful to help make a difference dur- ing the festive season. “This year has been chal- lenging, so we wanted to do our part in ensuring eve- ryone gets a Christmas this year,” he said. “We’ve been a part of the Bayswater Council’s Carols by Candlelight since 2017 and this year, the teams from both our Morley and Malaga stores will be getting involved to ensure all can- dles are sold. “Every cent counts. Battery World Morley franchise partner Paul Douglas. “The Salvation Army does a great job and I feel perso- said the City appreciated the she said. nally honoured to be a part franchise’s support. “Something so small can of such a wonderful initia- “All proceeds from the make such a large impact on tive. There’s just no feeling sale of these candles will go those who need it most and that compares to spreading towards helping community Battery World Morley’s con- the love and joy during the members who are struggling tribution will surely make festive season.” this time of year, particular- Christmas extra special for City acting events co-ordi- ly those who have been those less fortunate.” nator Beverley Gilmartin affected by the pandemic,” Book tickets at Eventbrite.