Spring Finish for Flyovers

Thursday, June 11, 2020 COMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU

RAY OF LIGHT

COVID could have sunk AQWA but it’s ready to Lucy Jarvis

rise again AQWA staff are preparing to wel- come visitors back this week, more than two months after closing the aquarium during COVID-19 restrictions. The Hillarys attraction will reopen tomorrow with visitors restricted to 300 at a time and new requirements for people to book tickets online. “Bookings are positive as people are eager to visit again,” sales and marketing manager Verity Nelson said. “We do anticipate we will be at the 300 capacity all day, so will be opening from 9am to allow people extra time and reduce queues.” Ms Nelson said the closure had a significant financial impact, and travel restrictions would continue to

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Spring finish for flyovers STILL FIGHTING MOTORISTS could start Joondalup Drive inter- The Wanneroo-Joonda- using flyover bridges change is expected to fin- lup bridge is planned to be along Wanneroo Road next ish in September, with open to traffic in July and FIRES AT 70 month, as roadworks work at the $65 million the Burns Beach Road ramp up to complete inter- Ocean Reef Road inter- roundabout will be com- changes. change due to finish in pleted towards the end of Work on the $50 million September or October. the year. Top honours, pages 4-6

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NEWS ...... P1-25 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS...... P4-6 OPEN FOR BUSINESS ...... P24 Walk of life for harbour MUSIC & WHAT’S ON ...... P30 REAL ESTATE ...... P31-32 Tyler Brown TRADES & SERVICES ...... P33-40 SPORT ...... P40, 42 NEW walking trails at Hil- larys Boat Harbour will aim MOTORING ...... P43 to attract visitors and support local businesses. Premier Mark McGowan and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti announced the ini-

INSIDE tiative last week, urging West Australians to visit the harbour. To be completed by the end of the month, there will be Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan three different trails - the News Production: Justin Bianchini 2.8km Lighthouse Trail, 1km Design: Carly Pilton Beach Loop Trail and 2.5km ber of small businesses, Also announced was a Up to 117 local jobs, Features Editor Arylene Westlake-Jennings Sealife Trail – with key including retail, hospitality $117 million contract to including 12 apprentices, Digital Editor: Alison Middleton attractions highlighted and tourism ventures, so it’s Broadspectrum (Australia) will be supported over the General inquiries: 9237 1000 along the way. important we do our bit to for the ongoing mainte- life of the project, which is Email: [email protected] “Our boat harbours, like support them,” Mr McGo- nance of WA’s 38 maritime initially for six years and Reporters: Hillarys, are home to a num- wan said. facilities. can be extended four years. Lucy Jarvis 9237 1433 (Wanneroo) Tyler Brown 9237 1516 (Joondalup) Nadia Budihardjo 9237 1564 (Stirling) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Group Sales Director: Brendan Jupp 0417 021 102 communitynews.com.au Business Development Managers: Dawn Robinson 0413 444 106 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Helen Robcke 0413 444 038 Louisa Tyson 0401 276 330 Contact Centre/Trades: /WannerooJoondalupTimes Vivienne Darlington 9237 1402 Distribution: 08 9237 1630 Published by: Community Newspaper Group /WannerooJoondalupTimes

JOO June 11, 2020 NEWS 3 Splendid plan for cyclists Cycling Club (NBCC), which option one for its affordabil- She said having the track well as the grassed oval. Mrs Lucy Jarvis has been calling for dedicat- ity, and its easier gradients. would also benefit inexperi- Curtis said athletes pre- ed cycling facilities for sever- “The track will provide enced social riders who were ferred the option with flyov- SPORTS clubs hope to gar- al years. youth in Yanchep with genu- not confident using cycle er bridge for safety reasons. ner community support for President Chris Howard inely fun outdoor activity in lanes on roads. Asked about the time- a proposed cycling training said the proposed 1.5km cir- a safe setting.” Mr Saw, who is NBCC’s frame for a $5.9 million and race track in Yanchep. cuit would go around Splen- Butler residents Alastair, treasurer, said there were no regional cycling facility in Wanneroo councillors did Park without interfering Kathryn and Emma (6) Saw cycling facilities in the area, Alkimos, which the council endorsed two options for with existing access to the have been part of the club for and the need was increasing endorsed in 2018, communi- public consultation this playing fields or carparks. about four years, enjoying with more people riding dur- ty and place director Debbie month, with the Splendid “At 5-6m wide, and being the social aspect of riding ing COVID-19 restrictions. Terelinck said it would prob- Park proposals expected to uni-directional, it will safely with other people. Yanchep Little Athletics ably be five to 10 years before cost $1.8 million for the first allow people to jog or ride “It’s great doing it as a Club president Samantha that became a viable option. option or $2.2 million for the around the park,” Dr family and having a place Curtis said athletes were The concept plans are out second option with a flyover. Howard said. where you can teach your also excited about the pro- for public consultation until The plans have been wel- “The feedback from our children how to safely ride,” posal as they used the exist- July 3. Visit www.wanneroo- Nothern Beaches comed by Northern Beaches members is swaying towards Mrs Saw said. ing footpath for a training as .wa.gov.au. Cycling’s Emma (6). Diving in FROM PAGE 1

affect visitor numbers, which normally included 20 per cent from overseas and 10 per cent from interstate. “Each month of closure incurs costs of over $100,000 to maintain and care for the animals, run filtration sys- tems, etc,” she said. “We anticipate that while visitor restrictions are in place, the financial impact will remain significant. “This will take years to recover from.” To reduce the financial impact, Ms Nelson said AQWA had applied for a Fed- eral grant to help zoos and aquariums with the cost of the welfare and care of the animals and exhibits . Let there She said all staff had completed the COVID-19 hygiene course, and many had taken on different duties during be light the closure. “Whilst the majority of our staff qualified for Job- Keeper, unfortunately 22 employees did not and were From left: Khailani Nielsen, Sarah Sinclair, Joseph Gleason and Ryleigh Richardson have signed a petition for skate park lights. Picture: David Baylis encouraged to apply for Job- Seeker,” she said. THE City of Joondalup will Lead petitioner Sarah years ago as a form of exer- not be followed and the ror Park. Changes to reduce the risk seek feedback on the possi- Sinclair, of Ocean Reef, said cise to help her get through park has no flow, which can It can currently be used of virus spread include bility of installing lighting the skate park provided “a “severe depression and result in injuries,” she said. until 7pm from October 1 to installation of wall-mount- and extending operating safe place for young people, anxiety” but it was the “If Ocean Reef skate park April 30, and until 5.30pm ed hand sanitisers, cleaners times at the Ocean Reef teenagers and adults to bonds she formed that was to receive extended from May 1 to September stationed throughout the skate park. enjoy and progress in their made her realise skating hours, this will be avoided 30. Kinross skate park can aquarium daily, and extra In November, the council craft or sport, whether it be was a culture as well as a as the amount of people be used until 10pm every hand-washing stations. received a 164-signature BMX, scooting or skate- sport. using the facility will be day. Visitors will be expected to petition asking it to investi- boarding”. She said that “mutual less condensed therefore According to a Joondalup observe physical distancing gate lighting options for the “Because it is such an appreciation” was the cata- less injuries and more council report, the skate guidelines. School excur- Mirror Park skate park, amazing facility, it attracts lyst for her petition. flow.” park is “catering to partici- sions, diving and snorkelling which could include timers a large amount of people,” “A skate park has its own Ms Sinclair said of the 14 pation levels beyond its with sharks will resume, to conserve energy and she said. set of undocumented road skate parks north of the riv- intended capacity, especial- however there will be no allow for later operating The 21-year-old said she rules yet due to the amount er only two did not have ly at peak times”. Lighting guided talks or feeds, or hours. started skating about two of people, these rules can- lights, of which one is Mir- would cost about $57,000. tours in the glass bottom boat or behind the scenes.

JOO 4 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS June 11, 2020 Digging deep

Lucy Jarvis

A RETIRED army Colonel has received recognition for his volunteer service supporting veterans and their families. Greenwood resident Michael Romalis was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List on June 7, nominated for volunteer work in Tasmania. Mr Romalis served in the Australian army for 38 years in a variety of logistic, com- mand, staff and instruction- al roles before retiring as Colonel in 2018. His operational service was mainly in East Timor during the early 2000s and he now does public service Michael Romalis with granddaughter Emily Roe (4) in his work at RAAF Base Pearce. garden. Picture: David Baylis Mr Romalis said the OAM recognised the volunteer from 2011 to 2015, president Royal Tasmanian Botanical work he had done over more of the Naval, Military and Gardens to promote garden- than a decade. Air Force Club of Tasmania ing as therapy for veterans. “It’s an honour to receive from 2007 to 2012 and vice- He and his wife Galina that type of recognition,” he president of the Greater moved to Perth three years said. Hobart RSL from 2012 to ago to be closer to their “I’ve always had a desire to 2014. grandchildren. help others and during my Mr Romalis was involved He continues to be army career I used to help in planning Anzac Day ser- involved with APPVA as its my old army cadet unit.” vices, including the Centen- WA regional co-ordinator While living in Hobart, Mr ary of the ANZACs and volunteers with Buddy Romalis felt he was in a posi- commemorations. Up Australia. tion to help veterans and “I then combined that He said Buddy Up, which joined the RSL and Austra- with my other passion, started in Perth, differed lian Peacekeeper and Peace- which is gardening,” he said. from other ex-service orga- maker Veterans Association Between 2012 and 2016, Mr nisations by giving veterans (APPVA). Romalis founded and co- an avenue to get together for He served as president of ordinated the Veterans and social and community activ- APPVA’s Tasmanian branch Families Garden Plot in the ities.

JOO June 11, 2020 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 5 Volunteer firefighter honoured Lucy Jarvis the wife behind me,” he said. Mr Hammond volun- A VOLUNTEER firefighter teered with the then-Austra- has received national recog- lian Racing Drivers Club as a nition for his service to the truck fire marshall at Ama- Wanneroo community. roo and Bathurst race tracks Christopher Ian Ham- in NSW for five years from mond was awarded the 1975. Medal of the Order of Aus- He joined what is now tralia (OAM) in the Queen’s Wanneroo Central Bush Birthday 2020 Honours List Fire Brigade in 1980 after on June 7. moving to Perth and served The 70-year-old is still an various roles, including as active firefighter, attending deputy chief bush fire con- controlled burns this week, trol officer from 2004 to 2015. and has taken on many other “About five years ago I volunteer roles in the past took a step back and became five decades. a crew leader firefighter “I’ve chalked up over 36 again,” he said. years with Wanneroo bush “Being a deputy is nice but fire brigade,” Mr Hammond you don’t get to that many said. fires – I prefer to be out there “I enjoy it, the challenge of getting my hands dirty.” being a firefighter and pro- Mr Hammond said the tecting the community. Yanchep bushfire last “It’s important to me December was among the because I feel I’m doing biggest incidents he had something for the commun- attended, starting as he and ity; I like helping other peo- other WA volunteers ple. returned from a week help- “The brigade is one big ing fight the Northern Riv- family where we all look ers bushfire. after one another; without Volunteer firefighter Ian Hammond has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. Picture: David Baylis “As we flew back in from that we wouldn’t be able to NSW, Yanchep was going operate. play my part.” The grandfather said his son,” he said. unteered with the Pilbara off,” he said. “I’m quite humbled by The Carramar resident most satisfying volunteer Mr Hammond said he was Railways Historical Society “We raced into the middle being awarded. has also been president of work had been fundraising an “avid blood donor”, giv- from 1996 to 1999 while living of that.” “It’s recognition for all the the Carramar and Tapping for the Ronald McDonald ing plasma and platelets in Karratha. Mr Hammond said an- years I’ve put into the com- Residents Association since Houses in Sydney and Perth, more than 300 times until an Mr Hammond said volun- other big fire he’d experi- munity; that’s a great hon- 2016, a Telethon volunteer getting involved when one of eye operation ended his eli- teering would not have hap- enced was in 1994 when he’d our. for 15 years and a Neigh- his sons battled leukaemia gibility to donate. pened without his family’s spent a week in NSW. “It’s not about one person bourhood Watch area co- as a child. He said his wife Glenda support. “I’ve been to thousands of – I’m just a small cog in a ordinator for Wanneroo in “I left the (Perth) group for volunteered with Make-A- “All these things that I did, fires – 200 in the past five very big wheel and happy to the 1990s. a while because I lost my Wish Australia and they vol- I couldn’t have done without years,” he said.

JOO 6 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS June 11, 2020 A privilege to serve Lucy Jarvis was project director for the Graham Farmer Freeway, A HILLARYS resident has the biggest road project received national honours tackled in WA at that time. for outstanding public ser- “It was delivered on bud- vice, including overseeing get and two months ahead of construction of the Graham schedule. Farmer Freeway and “Mr Fischer’s achieve- schools. ments reflect his commit- John Fischer (pictured) ment to public service and to received the Public Service providing the best facilities Medal in the Queen’s Birth- for future generations day Honours List for demon- across WA.” strating “committed and Mr Fischer joined the He said the medal was a dedicated service” to WA Education Department nine surprise and recognised the over his long career. years ago, where as infra- efforts of all public servants Mr Fischer worked with structure executive director in each project, as well as Main Roads for 32 years from he is in charge of the team private sector partners. 1973 and said career high- responsible for building and “I don’t underestimate the lights included regional maintaining schools. privilege of being a public road projects to Karijini “He has shaped how servant – it’s a privilege to National Park and Woodie schools and education facil- serve our community,” he Woodie mine. ities are delivered to ensure said. On returning to Perth, he the best learning environ- “The public service affects was project director for the ments and experience for a lot of parts of our lives. Graham Farmer Freeway students, staff and school “I’ve worked with some project before working for communities,” his nomina- very smart, intelligent peo- the transport, planning and tion said. ple; together we’ve been able infrastructure departments. “At Main Roads WA, he to deliver.” Park upgrade closer BRADEN Park in Mar- play equipment and inclu- gested a 3-on-3 basketball mion could get an upgrade sion of a nature play area. pad and line markings on sooner than planned. However, a 165-signature existing paths to establish Joondalup Council has petition in October asked a “quasi-bike skills track”. identified the playspace the City to include com- Councillors unanimous- renewal project could be munity feedback in the ly voted to list $140,000 to considered for its 2020-21 planning and include a cir- allow for the extra items. budget in a bid to help gen- cuit for bikes and scooters, Cr Suzanne Thompson erate local work after a basketball half-court, said the 20-year-old play- COVID-19. The project had exercise equipment, table ground had been “very been flagged for 2022-23 tennis and more benches popular” and this was a with a budget of $110,000 to and paths. chance to give it a lease of cover an upgrade of the City officers then sug- life for another 20 years.

JOO June 11, 2020 NEWS 7

Art adds life

Artist Fiona McCallum has created a mural for Lot One Kitchen in Hillarys.

Tyler Brown nently in the restaurant,” murals before, I haven’t had McCallum said. one displayed so publicly. LOT One Kitchen in Hillarys “Sarah was keen for a Sarah is now keen to get will get back to some nor- modern and funky vibe to go more art done on the other malcy this weekend but with with their restaurant and main wall in the restau- a new look. liked my style and the way I rant.” Doubleview artist Fiona have previously used drips McCallum said it had been McCallum created a mural in my paintings as a bit of a “so nice” to have a local busi- for the family-run cafe while feature. ness support a local artist. it had to reduce operations “The artwork has a graph- “The restaurant has such in line with COVID-19 re- ic/street art feel to it and the a wonderful feeling of strictions. coloured paint adds an warmth and the staff and Cafe co-owner Sarah expressive yet organic ele- customers are so friendly Osborne had posted in the ment to the piece.” that it has been a great envi- Perth Artists Facebook McCallum said she had ronment to work in,” she group asking for expres- “really enjoyed” creating said. sions of interest for a mural the artwork. Ms McCallum also recent- in the restaurant. “Painting on such a big ly won a local competition “I know the post got a lot of canvas and to have it so pub- through The Bend in the interest from local artists, so licly displayed has been a Road, which will see her art I was thrilled she saw some- great experience for me,” displayed at Munro Reserve thing in my art that she she said. on Scarborough Beach would like to display perma- “While I have painted Road.

JOO 8 NEWS June 11, 2020 Art operation Tyler Brown

THE City of Joondalup has been working with members of the local arts and cultural and music industries in the fightback against COVID-19. It was estimated about 477 people in the arts and recreation industries lost their jobs in the region from March to May. Since then, the City has Renee Pilkington, of been working on ways to Fliptease. Monty Cotton. bring events to people in their homes. This includes Tube channel. “Events in all formats are the Sunday Serenades con- The Arts in Isolation critical to returning employ- certs, which have been a fea- series has also been created ment opportunities to local ture on the City’s events by local artists for audiences artists, independent con- calendar for many years. of all ages, including creat- tractors and event sup- Last month local artists ive writing seminars, dance pliers,” he said. Monty Cotton, The Phil Bar- and pilates tutorials, acting, “Hopefully it’s not too long tlett Duo, Jay Weston and singing and visual arts until everyone can again Jerry Salonga performed 30- workshops, children’s circus witness live performances.” minute concerts from the shows and live performanc- Visit www.youtube.com/ Joondalup council chamber, es. Mayor Albert Jacob said user/cityofjoondalup, with which were filmed for the music and the arts helped to the Sunday Serenades con- City of Joondalup’s You- unite communities. certs available from June 9. When we stepped into history THE COVID-19 pandemic changed, such as working has become a historically and schooling from home, significant time and the City activities in isolation, closed of Joondalup wants to rec- facilities, modified services, ord it for future generations. pandemic signage, chalk Its local history and refe- rainbows, wearing masks rence team is collecting dig- and gloves in public, and ital items to show how the shopping shortages. crisis has been experienced Email photos, documents in Joondalup. or drawings with dates and People are encouraged to locations to Local.Histo- help capture how lives have [email protected]. A sign at Lake Goollelal.

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Locks for blocks MORE than a dozen toilet blocks in the City of Wanneroo are set to get time locks over the next year. Councillors agreed on June 2 to award a Tapping Primary School hung a colourful banner of $227,105 tender to support while closed to students earlier this year. Geared Construction, based in Gnangara, to install time lock sys- tems at 14 locations, Share stories with $316,000 allocated for the overall project. The City started WANNEROO Regional “Whether you have been installing time locks at Museum wants to hear from working from home, home- several public toilets in people on how their lives schooling your children or early 2019. The system have changed during finding new ways to connect allows people to use COVID-19 for a community with friends and family, we them during the day history initiative. have all faced unique chal- and early evening The Dundebar Road lenges in recent months,” before they automati- museum’s community histo- she said. cally lock at night to ry centre holds an extensive “Museums are essential to prevent vandalism. collection on the history and documenting history and More will be installed heritage of the suburbs in this is a chance for us to rec- at Ferrara, Hains- the City of Wanneroo. ord how we collectively navi- worth, Liddell and It has invited residents of gated this epidemic. It can be Blackmore parks in all ages to share first-hand anything from a photograph Girrawheen, Cabrini accounts of life during the of your street to a diary Park in Marangaroo, COVID-19 pandemic, docu- entry, a recipe or a drawing – Butterworth and Koon- menting the day-to-day lives we would love to hear from doola parks in the latter of the community that can residents on how they have suburb, Peridot Park in be shared with future gener- been spending their time.” Banksia Grove, ations. Email submissions to Houghton Park in Car- Mayor Tracey Roberts [email protected]. ramar, Kingsbridge said the project would dem- gov.au or fill out the online Park in Butler, Ridge- onstrate the value of pre- form at www.wanneroo.wa. wood Park, Oldham serving the community’s gov.au/covid19community- and St Andrews lived experience and give memoryproject. reserves in Yanchep residents an opportunity to The State Library of WA and Charnwood Park in share a snapshot of how has also called for similar Two Rocks. their lives changed. submissions.

JOO 10 NEWS June 11, 2020 The art of saying sorry STUDENTS at The Montes- sori School, Kingsley marked Sorry Day on May 26 by making native hibiscus flowers from a commis- sioned painting. Local artist Danielle Arnold gifted the painting to lower secondary students at the school and with her con- sent, it was cut up to be used to create the flowers. Artwork from The Montessori School, Kingsley students. “It is a beautiful thought that students are carrying a standing of how little things the importance of showing piece of her story,” teacher can make a big difference.” solidarity. Lena Streiff Kosok said. The lower secondary stu- The activity raised just “The children loved mak- dents also gave other classes over $200 for the Kimberley ing the flowers and wore an introduction to the Stolen Stolen Generation Abor- them with a better under- Generations and discussed iginal Corporation. Feedback School grows on school THE City of Joondalup is seeking feedback on a devel- into upgrade opment application for a primary school in Burns Beach. THIRTY-year-old adminis- whole school community. The development at 10 tration facilities at North “As a growing school in a Bramston Vista comprises Woodvale Primary School popular area, it’s important seven single-storey build- are set for a $1.3 million the administration facilities ings, including an adminis- upgrade. are able to meet the needs of tration block, dental therapy Premier Mark McGowan increasing numbers of stu- centre, four teaching blocks, and Education and Training dents and staff,” she said. library, staff room, assemb- Minister Sue Ellery The school has continued ly area and canteen. announced the plans last to grow since opening in Vehicle access for parents week, which will include 1990, now providing educa- and visitors will be from new conference and inter- tion for more than 400 stu- Watcombe Avenue, with 161 view rooms and wheelchair dents. car parking bays. access from the main car- DWA Architects will lead There will also be 12 street park. the project, which is expect- parking bays on Bramston Ms Ellery said the ed to be completed by late Vista. upgrades would benefit the April 2021. Submissions can be made until June 17.

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JOO 12 NEWS June 11, 2020 Park facelifts

Tyler Brown

JOONDALUP Council has endorsed a program for potential upgrades to dry and low-amenity parks around areas flagged for infill development. The City has 10 housing opportunity areas identified for increased density in line with infill targets set by the State Government. The program follows the success of a recent trial at The success of an upgrade at George Sears Park, George Sears Park in Green- Greenwood, has driven a program to upgrade more parks wood, where upgrades to the in the City of Joondalup. Picture: David Baylis irrigation system have helped save water and made ciated with higher density Park was a good example of the park more attractive for areas will encourage higher how an underused local rec- visitors. usage and greater patronage reation park could be refur- Parks will be assessed for of the City’s local recreation bished in a “simple, the program based on the parks,” a council report effective, water-saving way”. number of higher-density said. “The State Government’s residences built, under con- “This in turn will increase infill mandate inevitably struction or approved in the the demand for additional will lead to more high-densi- catchment area. park infrastructure and ty areas in the City, increas- If a park meets the crite- access to quality public open ing pressure on the City’s ria, the City can undertake space.” regional and district parks, bore and irrigation works if At the meeting, Cr John which are already strug- needed, and also consider Logan moved an alternative gling to meet community other infrastructure such as motion to give priority to the demands,” it said. picnic facilities, barbecues, parks within or close to “Improving the amenity of footpath upgrades and tree housing opportunity areas local recreation parks… will planting. with the highest number of become more important The City has 43 local recre- building permits issued. than ever to meet recreation- ation parks within higher Earlier this year, Cr Logan al expectations of residents, density residential areas requested a report into especially those living in, and 19 directly next to those refurbishment options for and near, high-density ar- areas. the City’s local recreation eas.” “It is acknowledged that parks, focusing on those in The City will list $250,000 the increasing residential increased density areas. per year for consideration to population and limited back- His motion said the undertake the amenity pro- yard recreation space asso- upgrade of George Sears gram.

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JOO 14 NEWS June 11, 2020

Scott Edwardes with wife Steph and two-year-old daughter Aubrey. In mother’s steps POLITICS is in Scott tre. Mum chaired that extremely invested in the Edwardes’ blood and the committee and I was one of community,” Mr Edwardes Liberal Party’s candidate for the first children to enrol at said. Kingsley is determined to the centre when it opened in “I was born in the electo- follow in the footsteps of his 1987. Now my two-year-old rate and have lived locally mother Cheryl, a pioneer for daughter Aubrey goes there for more than 25 years. the electorate. and I am on the committee.” “I went to high school at St Mrs Edwardes was the Mr Edwardes is a lawyer Mark’s Anglican Communi- first member for the seat of by profession and works in ty School in Hillarys. I Kingsley, elected in 1989 the resources industry. He is worked part-time at a local after a redistribution. She married to Steph, a special bottle shop to put myself retired from politics in 2005, needs teacher. through university, graduat- with her long career includ- He is proud of his moth- ing as a lawyer. ing serving as Attorney- er’s achievements but wants “I am now a committee General from 1993 to 1995. to forge his own identity as member of the Kingsley “Mum told me I went to he attempts to win the mar- Amateur Football Club, a my first community meeting ginal seat of Kingsley in the member of the Kingsley- when I was 12 days old in State Election next March. Woodvale Lions and a mem- 1986,” Mr Edwardes said. However, he says he has ber of the Friends of Yella- “The meeting was to form inherited one of the key pil- gonga Regional Park.” a steering committee to es- lars of his mum’s successful He hopes his strong com- tablish a community child career – being a strong community values will resonate care centre, which was the munity advocate. with voters as he strives to start of what is now Moolan- “I’m passionate about the deliver better outcomes for da Care and Learning Cen- Kingsley electorate and the electorate.

JOO June 11, 2020 NEWS 15 Land released

Lands Minister Ben Wyatt and Premier Mark McGowan with local MPs Emily Hamilton, Mark Folkard and Sabine Winton at Neerabup industrial area.

THE release of several lots investment, the release is many years to come,” Pre- for sale in the Neerabup in- expected to support 149 jobs mier Mark McGowan said. dustrial area is expected to during construction, $110m “On completion, the Nee- generate $42 million in pri- in annual economic output rabup Industrial Area is vate investment. and 299 ongoing jobs once expected to be one of the big- DevelopmentWA released businesses are operational. gest industrial estates in six industrial lots, sized Recent construction activ- Perth and ultimately gener- from 3196sq m to 6874sq m, ity in the estate has included ate up to 20,000 new job op- for sale in the State Govern- a Main Roads depot, com- portunities.” ment’s Meridian Park and a mercial bakery, food whole- Lands Minister Ben Wyatt 9.98ha general industrial lot saler and industrial units. said the Industrial Lands on Pederick Road. “This estate will be a Authority was supporting As well as unlocking major employment hub for economic growth. ‘All in all we just need a wall’

GREENWOOD residents supported by more than 70 their concerns addressed have continued their decade- local residents, to Transport and have fallen through the long call for a sound wall to Minister Rita Saffioti. cracks,” she said. be built along the south- Ms Stojkovski said the She said with the project bound section of Mitchell construction of a wall to to widen the freeway from Freeway between Hepburn help with noise, visual and Hodges Drive to Hepburn Avenue and Warwick Road. pollution impacts was “long Avenue, this was an “oppor- Kingsley MLA Jessica overdue”. tune time” to address the Stojkovski recently pres- “These residents have “major community con- ented a petition for the wall, waited a long time to have cern”.

JOO 16 NEWS June 11, 2020 Estate changes Lucy Jarvis The application said the limited range of com- potential buyers had made mercial land uses permitted A DEVELOPER hopes to enquiries about developing in the mixed use zone is re- rezone land so childcare cen- the sites at the eastern end of stricting the future use and tres, drive-through food out- Templetonia Avenue near development of these stra- lets, funeral parlour and the future Marmion Avenue tegically located sites.” service stations can be built extension. A business zone would near the future Yanchep city It said many of the uses allow warehouses, show- centre. proposed by those buyers rooms, trade and profession- Capricorn Village Joint were not permitted in a al services as well as retail Venture has applied to mixed use zone, which and commercial uses. change the structure plan usually encouraged residen- The application also pro- for its Capricorn Beach tial and commercial uses. posed minor changes to des- Estate, including changing “The types of land uses ignated land use boundaries two mixed use land parcels currently being enquired within the estate as a result to business zones. into are (but not limited to) of subdivision, including to Town planners Taylor child care, drive-through the aged care site between Burrell Barnett lodged the food outlet, funeral parlour Two Rocks Road and Beach- application with the City of and service station,” the side Parade. Wanneroo, which has invit- application said. Visit www.wanneroo.wa. ed public comment until “As a result of these inqui- gov.au to make a submis- June 18. ries, it is quite evident that sion. Developer contributions cut

FUTURE lot sales in contributions already agreed to do so, which was Landsdale will generate received for more than not required until full slightly lower developer 2000 lots and less than 500 development. contributions than past lots remaining. According to a May developments. After receiving objections council report, the City still Wanneroo Councillors to the initial review and needed to acquire 5000sq agreed to drop the proposed fee reduction in m on Alexander Drive for infrastructure cost per lot 2019, the City of Wanneroo public open space and a from $32,205 to $29,947 at recalculated the costs and community facility, which their May meeting and invited further submissions. could cost $4.4 million. approved a $25,000 Submissions objecting to The report said overall the increase to the overall land the fee reduction said future City had spent about $39 values to $2.025 million per subdividers would benefit million on public open hectare. from contributions already spaces within the plan area The decision followed the made, which included more and was likely to spend annual review of the cell 9 than $4.55 million collected another $20.8 million. developer contributions plan from historical developers. It said remaining road to collect funds for The City’s response works were expected to cost community facilities and acknowledged the benefit, $10.8 million and adminis- infrastructure, including saying landowners that had tration costs over the next parks and roads. already contributed would seven years of the plan The cell covers 215ha in receive refunds on excess would be about $280,000, east Landsdale and is 80 per funds and interest from bringing the total remaining cent developed, with those when the council costs to $31.96 million.

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JOO June 11, 2020 NEWS 23 Surf tower to stay Lucy Jarvis Quinns Beach. Councillor Nat Sangalli A SURF tower being trialled said a recent storm had at Quinns Beach will stay – heavily affected the tower except in winter. site. Wanneroo councillors During consultation, the approved the continued club said it had not experi- placement of the surf life- enced the vandalism and an saving patrol tower at their influx of anti-social beha- June 2 meeting, noting out- viour that were raised as comes of a review process. potential issues before The review included con- installation. sultation with Surf Life Sav- guards a more comfortable It did ask the City to install ing WA, Quinns Mindarie base for patrols and reduced CCTV on the tower to Surf Life Saving Club and the need for surf patrol veh- address increased reports of the community after the icles on the beach. theft and suspicious beha- tower was installed for a 12- The club requested the viour by beachgoers. month trial in March 2019. tower be made permanent, A similar tower was The club and SLSWA use as it could be used as an installed at Yanchep Lagoon the tower as part of beach emergency outpost and for late last year as part of a safety patrols from October training during the off-sea- SLSWA initiative funded by to April. It has been put in son. Lotterywest to roll out 10 storage during cooler However, the City said towers at WA beaches. months. coastal erosion meant it was Cr Chris Baker said the During the review, the essential to remove the structure was “a sign of the club said it had helped structure after the summer future” and he expected to improve surveillance and season, highlighting the see more used at other SLSWA said it gave life- impact of May storms on beaches, such as in Yanchep. Clubroom makeover FOUR-decade-old change and no longer in keeping will help foster camarade- rooms at northern sub- with Australian Building rie and bring the commun- urbs tennis courts are set Standards. ity together,” he said. to get a $650,000 makeover Montrose Park Tennis The upgrades will in the next couple of years. Club president Cornel involve building clu- Wanneroo councillors White said the upgrades brooms with a storeroom, endorsed concept plans were long overdue and office space, multipurpose this month to upgrade would provide local clubs space with kitchenette and facilities at Montrose Park with modern and more a verandah overlooking in Girrawheen. user-friendly amenities. the courts for spectators. The change rooms were “The new clubrooms The project is expected first built in 1981 but are will breathe an air of fresh- to cost $653,000 and start in now considered outdated ness and friendship and October 2021.

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The Marmion Avenue widening project. Deadline Picture: Community News looming on rates

Lucy Jarvis which Landgate reviewed every three years, in order to RATEPAYERS in the City of match its overall rates Wanneroo have a week left to income. make submissions on the The proposed 16 per cent proposed 2020-21 differential increase alarmed many resi- rates. dents, especially after the The City advertised its council agreed in the midst proposed differential rates of the coronavirus crisis to Set back for Marmion Avenue work for 2020-21 last month, invit- base its 2020-21 budget on a 0 ing feedback until June 18 per cent increase in rates for via www.wanneroo.wa. each property, subject to no Lucy Jarvis Harminder Singh said rea- started to remove that ma- section, then the asphalt gov.au/rates. change in valuations. sons included subcontrac- terial.” would be relaid. It included a 16 per cent Hocking residents Wes BAD weather, relaying tors missing time Councillor Sonet Coetzee In a statement, Mayor increase to the rates in the Hutchison and Leah Beed- road material and commitments and unfa- asked if traffic manage- Tracey Roberts said the dollar for improved residen- ham said if the proposed dif- COVID-19 have been vourable weather in recent ment could be used at the reasons for the delay, tial properties from about ferential rates were blamed for the latest delays weeks. temporary roundabout at whilst frustrating, were 6.6 cents to 7.7 cents, but the approved, they would in the Marmion Avenue He said the City had also Brindabella Parkway to understandable and City said most residents receive higher bills despite dual carriageway project. tested road surfaces and alleviate morning peak included inclement weath- would see their bills drop (56 the land value for their area To many motorists’ frus- found a section at the hour traffic. er, a global health pandem- per cent) or remain the same dropping by 13 per cent and tration, contractor RJ Vin- Graceful Boulevard inter- “It’s chaos there in the ic, unforeseen remedial (8 per cent) as 2019-20. urged other residents to cent & Co’s completion of section did not meet mornings,” she said. works and major add-ons to It acknowledged 31 per make submissions. the $28 million project to required compaction stan- Cr Linda Aitken also the project. cent would see bills increase The council is expected to widen 11.5km of the road dards. asked why there was a “Completing these works by up to $150 and another 5 consider the 2020-21 from Butler to Yanchep has “We’ve asked the con- bump in the southbound will now future-proof this per cent would see them rates and budget later this been pushed back to June tractor to re-work Graceful lane south of Pipidinny stretch of road,” Ms increase by more than that. month. 30. Boulevard and Marmion Road. Roberts said. The City said it had to Rates make up about 65 Asked about the delays at Avenue intersection,” he Mr Singh said the Water Landscaping works are increase the rates in the dol- per cent of the City’s income the June 2 Wanneroo Coun- said. Corporation needed to low- scheduled for completion lar to compensate for May and fund services and infra- cil meeting, assets director “The contractor has er the water main at that this year. changes to land valuations, structure.

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JOO 30 MUSIC & WHAT’S ON June 11, 2020 What’s on as Music we venture out video

AQWA will reopen to the Woodvale Primary public on June 12 and School on Tuesdays from has will be open seven days a 6.30-8.30pm, with a week from 10am to 3pm. temporary limit of 20 Tickets must be booked people. online. Wanneroo Library global Visit www.aqwa.com. hosts a JP (justice of the au. peace) signing session Joondalup Business every Wednesday from Association is resuming 9am-noon. flair face-to-face events, The Wanneroo starting with coffee Business Association is connections on June 11 hosting an online coffee Tyler Brown from 10-11am at catch-up on June 18 as Overboard Cafe in well as virtual speed DANCERS from around the Hillarys. Visit networking event on world have come together www.jba.asn.au. June 23. Visit to support a Marangaroo Kingsley Junior Chess www.wba.asn.au. artist’s debut single, Trent-Jean Michel has created a collaborative dance video in support of his debut single. Club has resumed weekly Send your event details released in the midst of the meetings for players aged to north@community- COVID-19 pandemic. “So why won’t you dance knowing people are up to 18 at North news.com.au. Singer-songwriter and with me”, and was inspired receiving it well and it’s producer Trent-Jean by other collaborative achieving what I intended Michel reached out to 20 videos trying to “add light for the project: to incite joy dancers to contribute to his to the strange time we are and encouragement into video project titled currently in”. society during these #WhyWontYouDance He then contacted strange times and to instil WithMe to reflect the dancers and friends around the ethos of rising above meaning in his song the globe “spanning age, together,” Michel said. Manchester By The Sea. culture and physical “I’ve had a variety of “The message is that no disposition to really positive responses, from the matter where or who we highlight the encourage- Trent-Jean Michel’s debut admiration of the talented are, we are never truly ment and power music, single Manchester By The Sea. dancers to messages from alone during the glories and dance and a positive those who have felt the woes of this life and we mindset can have, interpreter, a Ugandan video gave them a breath of should collectively enjoy especially in trying times”. village and WAAPA comfort during the grieving the journey together,” Dancers include students. In just 11 days of a loved one.” Michel said. Telethon’s #Dancing- since the video launched, it See the video at www. The 24-year-old said he Together winner Raz Laver, had been viewed more than facebook.com/TrentJean was thinking about the former Telethon child Tayla 500,000 times. and stream the song at A seahorse at AQWA at Hillarys Boat Harbour. recurring line in his song, Taseff, an Auslan “It’s a nice feeling song.link/i/1506814783.

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Up to $55k for WA home builders

Natalie Hordov package. more people, but it does not The transfer duty rebate, address the barriers to LAST week saw a cash capped at $25,000, would moving that many people THE FACTS • The work must be carried out by a splash aimed at helping the now include purchases in encounter,” he said. registered or licensed building service embattled building multi-tiered developments “Numerous studies have HomeBuilder contractor and named as a builder on industry, with both the already under construction, shown that removal of • Eligible owner-occupiers can receive a the building licence or permit. Federal and State as well as pre-construction stamp duty creates grant of $25,000 to build a new home governments announcing contracts. significant economic to the value of $750,000 (including Building Bonus housing stimulus packages. The Social Housing activity and the benefit to land) or substantially renovate an • $20,000 is available to any WA People looking to build a Economic Recovery the WA economy could be existing home with renovations valued homebuyer who wishes to build a new new home were the major package would see 1500 as much as $1 billion per between $150,000 and $750,000 and house, or purchase a new property in a winners, potentially homes refurbished, the annum. While the scheme the dwelling not valued at more than single-tier development (such as a receiving $25,000 from the building and purchasing of will have a short-term boost $1.5 million before the renovation. • townhouse) prior to completion of Federal Government’s $688 about 250 new dwellings to the economy, post Individual applicants must earn less construction. million HomeBuilder and the delivery of a December 31 we will be than $125,000 per year, less than • It is not means-tested and there is no $200,000 per year for couples, as at package and $20,000 from regional maintenance back in the same position, cap on the property value. the 2018-19 tax year or later. the State Government’s program to 3800 homes, and with stamp duty blocking • It will run from June 4 to December 31. $117 million Building Bonus was expected to support upwards of a billion dollars • The home must be a principal place of At time of writing, the construction grant. and create about 1700 jobs, of activity and thousands of residence, not an investment, and renovations will not include swimming commencement date was not specified. Eligible first-home with 780 in regional WA. jobs annually.” • buyers could pocket a While the packages were Mr Collins also said the pools, tennis courts, outdoor spas or The stamp duty rebate for off-the-plan further $10,000 from the praised by the building grants were likely to see saunas or detached buildings such as purchases now includes purchases in First Home Owner Grant industry, with terms such more building on Perth’s sheds or garages. multi-tiered developments already and take advantage of as “lifeline” and “game- outskirts, with • The contract must be entered into under construction as well as pre- stamp duty concessions to changer” used, Reiwa consequences for home between June 4 and December 31 this construction contracts. It will be capped save further. raised concerns. owners in those areas. year and the work must be started at $25,000 for developments under Renovators could also President Damian Collins “The impact of the within three months of the contract. construction. claim $25,000 under the said the Institute building boost schemes is HomeBuilder scheme but understood the need to unlikely to have much were not included in the provide jobs at this crucial effect on most of the many people who suburban areas will find very least, the State Building Bonus. time, but that both established market; it will purchased house-and-land themselves potentially at Government should The State Government’s governments had missed an hurt those who can afford it packages in these areas another $45,000 dis- consider providing stimulus also included $8.2 opportunity for critical tax the least,” he said. now in negative equity and advantage compared to a stamp-duty relief in the million to extend the 75 per reform. “Perth outer suburbs suffering mortgage stress. new build. short term for buyers in cent off-the-plan transfer “The State package was such as Ellenbrook and “Just when things were “This could have serious these suburbs so that the duty rebate and a $319 better than the Federal Baldivis suffered the most picking back up, home ramifications for their financial impact is million social housing scheme as it is available to during the downturn, with sellers in the outer financial position and at the minimised.” Great for family

4 4 2 7 Shelburne Gardens, Ridgewood $459,000 Agency: Century 21 Gold Key Realty Contact: Justin O’Connell on 0407 577 865

IN a quiet street opposite Ronsard Park with a children’s playground, this entry to a standout decked alfresco area. home is especially suited to open-plan living, meals and There are also four a young family. kitchen zone that has a wall bedrooms, four bathrooms, Built in 2007, it is on a oven, microwave shelf, and a games room plus 559sq m block in The Vistas scullery. kitchenette and study estate, with pencil pines With the beautiful timber allowing work from home. and hedging enhancing its french doors open, visitors The rear of the house can easy-care appeal. can mingle between the be self-contained, which is a Tiled floors flow from the inside and outdoors on the bonus for any family.

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Room for everyone

entertaining areas and main bathroom with 5 2 2 saltwater pool. separate toilet. 18 Colgrave Way, Duncraig There is plenty of living Outside, there is ample Auction: June 13 at noon space where everyone can space for entertaining and Agency: Realmark North spread out or enjoy relaxing around the pool. Coastal moments together; the The backyard also has Contact: Frances Goncalves home also has a study and fruit trees and a vegie on 0414 136 151 another roomy living area garden. with doors to a sunny, Other features include A BEAUTIFUL light and central courtyard. ducted reverse-cycle bright open-plan living area There are five bedrooms airconditioning, gas is at the heart of this large and two bathrooms. heating, ceiling fans, a family home. The large master has a garden shed, double It features blackbutt walk-through robe, ensuite carport and second timber flooring, lounge and and doors to the courtyard, driveway where you can dining spaces and a providing a pleasant place park a boat or caravan. renovated kitchen with for parents to read or enjoy The home is on a 683sq m stainless-steel appliances, a coffee and chat. block and in walking pantry, breakfast bar, The four other bedrooms distance of Glengarry under-cabinet lighting and are in their own wing with shopping centre and a lovely view of the outdoor an activity room and the Greenwood train station.

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JOO 40 SPORT June 11, 2020 Edgewater teen’s F3 season set to rev up

Tyler Brown from the road as you would in the car, and the effort PREPARATIONS are back required to drive is the on track for Edgewater teen same.” Calan Williams, who was Williams has also been due to compete in this year’s competing in simulated FIA Formula 3 Champion- championships, “which ship before it was put on hold have been great race prac- because of COVID-19. tice”, working online with Having signed with Swiss- his Jenzer engineer, and based Jenzer Motorsport Calan Williams during sending weekly reports back late last year to compete in testing in Bahrain. Picture: to his trainer in Perth. the F3 championship, Wil- Diederik van der Laan Dutch Now, with Formula 1 liams took part in the first Photo Agency announcing a revised calen- official three-day test in dar for its opening eight Bahrain before the season in the UK is amazing,” the grands prix, F3 has con- was called to a halt. 19-year-old said. firmed it will continue to Since then, he has been “The circuits are laser- runalongside, starting with living in Europe and though scanned from real life so races in Austria on July 3-5 he has not been able to phys- they can replicate every and July 10-12. Racing will ically hit the track, he has curve or bump in exact continue in Hungary, Bri- been simulating training detail. tain, Spain, Belgium and Ita- sessions to maintain his “The wheel has direct ly before a two-month break skills. drive force feedback which and final races in Bahrain “The simulator we set up means you feel everything and Abu Dhabi.

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Fremantle Dockers AFLW coach Trent Cooper speaks at St Stephen's School Carramar. Leading edge Tyler Brown agement, organisational of other people or leaders strategies and resolving con- that you admire, but if you THOUGH the season is over, flict. It will include guest aren’t yourself then you Fremantle Dockers AFL speakers and talks from staff won’t be authentic and the Women’s head coach Trent with previous experience in people you want to lead will Cooper is still sharing his fields including law, medical see through that. knowledge and leadership research and journalism “If you want to lead, you skills with the next genera- before students take on two have to continue learning tion. major projects and organise and improving.” Cooper, who was recently an event. Cooper was also inter- celebrated as AFLW’s senior As the program’s first viewed by a panel of stu- coach of the year, met with guest speaker, Cooper dents before answering students selected for St Ste- shared stories of his coach- questions from the wider phen’s School Carramar’s ing career and offered advice group. new Propel Leadership Pro- on leadership and creating a The Propel Leadership gram last week. shared vision among Program is initially open to The 10-week pilot pro- groups. the school’s Year 11 students gram aims to give students “To be a good leader, you who will go on to lead the experience in areas like have to be yourself,” Cooper school next year, but the negotiation, project man- said. “You can choose parts plan will be to extend it.

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Fun factor packs a punch David Reed its bowels but it’s still a me grin every time. into action. But you get the couldn’t hear the rumble powerplant — thunderous beast, making It also startled anyone hang of it pretty quickly. coming from outside as the and its value is pretty good WHEN I was a kid, my best beautiful noise out of two nearby and caused one of While straight line grunt naturally aspirated 6.4-litre despite a nigh-on $100k mate’s dad (Baz) owned a fat exhaust pipes. my passengers to tell me to is its strength, it takes the V8 found its range. price tag. Rambler, an AMC Javelin And it still scares “grow up”. corners remarkably well. But I could feel it. from memory, with a youngsters loitering So is there a reason to The on-road drive is Jeep brags this muscular 6.6-litre V8. nearby. have a 6.4-litre V8 comfortable, smooth and beast can go from JEEP GRAND It scared the bejesus out This is one of the baddest nowadays? Well, probably with power to burn. 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds; I of me when he took off (in the good sense) SUVs on not, unless you require It’s an up-market vehicle wouldn’t be surprised if it CHEROKEE from the carpark near the the market, adding the some serious muscle. and Jeep has put plenty of could do it even quicker. VARIANT SRT cricket nets at City Beach muscle to a sport-tuned But gee, it is a fun vehicle time into the cabin, with And it has features such PRICE $92,450 primary; it should have suspension. to drive once you’re up and big-butt seats featuring as disco headlights when ENGINE 6.4-litre V8 been called the Rumbler or It may be outdone by its going, even around the city. lumbar supports and you switch on and a sunroof petrol Grumbler, given the throaty Trackhawk stablemate’s Hitting the accelerator at enough adjustables to find a which lets in full sky, an OUTPUTS snarl as Baz floored it. supercharged 6.2-litre V8’s lower speeds, the kick-off spot to suit any shape. upgraded screen with an 344kW/624Nm Fast-forward to 2020 and 522kW/868Nm output, but can feel clumsy until you go There are rear air vents amazing amount of mod TRANSMISSION the Jeep Grand Cherokee the SRT is still nuts to a bit further with the right and USB inputs for cons, gauges and the like. Eight-speed automatic SRT, powered by a 6.4-litre drive. foot. Suddenly, you might back-seat passengers too. Combined with the FUEL ECONOMY Hemi V8. I had it for a week and have bitten off more than The car is insulated from performance on offer — 14.0L/100km The Jeep offers a more just flicking the ignition you expected as gears shift outside road noise so well from an increasingly rare refined throaty snarl from and starting her up made down and it suddenly fires that I was disappointed I naturally aspirated V8

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