PRESIDENT LEAVES OFFICE Visa Plea from Lonely Lovers

Thursday, January 7, 2021 perthnow.com.au/community-news

INSIDE HOME BINFERNO PRESIDENT LEAVES OFFICE Page 4 Visa plea from lonely lovers

Tyler Brown 90,000 applications. In comparison, New A NORTHERN suburbs Zealand, the UK, Canada, man is taking up the fight and the US charge about for love. $2000 in their local cur- Jamie Parry has been rencies and processing separated from him fian- times can range from cee Elisa, who lives in Ger- three months in the UK to many, for more than 12 up to one year in New Zea- months and while they land and Canada. have applied for a pro- Mr Parry said there spective marriage visa, he were also limited commu- says the process has nication options in Aus- “turned into a nightmare, tralia and restrictions on as it has for many Austra- the number of pro- lians”. spective partners allowed Mr Parry said the proc- into the country “no mat- WARNING AS RECYCLING BIN ess was not only one of the ter their qualifications or most expensive in the financial capability to world – costing $7715 in make a valued contribu- SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTS, application fees – but it tion to the Australian eco- PAGE 3 was also one of the slow- nomic and social fabric”. est, with wait times of up In Mr Parry’s case, Eli- SPARKING HOUSE FIRE to 19-28 months and a backlog now exceeding CONTINUED PAGE 10

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NEWS ...... P2-10 RECIPE ...... P17 WHAT’S ON ...... P18 Drilling deep for support FILM ...... P18, 28 REAL ESTATE ...... P22 A MINING contractor has planned to approach clients, given one of its machines a suppliers and staff to help TRADES DIRECTORY ...... P23-28 pink makeover to raise fundraise through raffles CLASSIFIEDS ...... P28 funds for Breast Cancer and barbecues at their work- Care WA. sites. FILM ...... P28 Ranger Drilling painted General manager Stuart OUTDOOR LIVING ...... P29 Drill Rig 5, which operates at Baird Breast Cancer Care SPORT ...... P30 Roy Hill, bright pink in its WA was chosen because efforts to raise $50,000 for the keeping their support local MOTORING ...... P31 charity by the end of Janu- was important to them.

INSIDE ary. “Breast cancer affects a The Wangara-based oper- lot of us personally through ator was inspired by the iron family, friends and col- ore mine’s practice of paint- leagues,” he said. Ranger Drilling general manager Stuart Baird and human ing mining equipment pink “Breast Cancer Care WA resources manager Ian Foulsham with Breast Cancer Care Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan in recognition and support provide important support WA community relations Emma Taylor and fundraising News Production: Justin Bianchini of cancer sufferers. services to local people manager Kerrin Girando. Design: Carly Pilton They held a family fun day affected by this illness. Features Editor Arylene Westlake-Jennings at their head office on “The idea of a pink drill “We hope that this raises draising in 2020 due to the Digital Editor: Alison Middleton December 22 to unveil the rig is to create a focal point awareness, and discussion impact of COVID-19 but con- General inquiries: 9237 1000 pink rig, which has been for our fundraising – a pink which turn into donations.” tinued to deliver services to Email: [email protected] overhauled this summer. drill rig is not a ‘normal’ Breast Cancer Care WA all clients, despite an eight- Reporters: The company also thing to see. lost about $1 million in fun- week shutdown. Lucy Jarvis 9237 1433 (Wanneroo) Tyler Brown 9237 1516 (Joondalup) Nadia Budihardjo 9237 1564 (Stirling) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Advertising Manager: communitynews.com.au 1 in 20 double Brendan Jupp 0417 021 102 passes to Advertising Executives: Dawn Robinson 0413 444 106 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Helen Robcke 0413 444 038 Contact Centre/Trades: Vivienne Darlington 9237 1402 /WannerooJoondalupTimes Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group /WannerooJoondalupTimes 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017.

JOO January 7, 2021 NEWS 3 Recycling sparks bin fire Nadia Budihardjo alarms and called triple zero Fire investigators believe “The correct use of do- her partner woke up to a “We haven’t stopped cry- while escaping the inferno. it was a combination of the mestic waste and recycling bang and were afraid their ing; seeing everybody’s sup- FIRE investigators believe a It took 90 minutes for 20 contents of the bin being bins will reduce the risk of children were in danger. port is just shocking really, recycling bin may have firefighters to bring the fire tightly packed, the lid being fire,” he said. “We were all asleep; my you don’t expect people to “spontaneously combusted” under control, by which slightly ajar and a windy “Hazardous materials, daughters were in the front rally around that much,” and started the blaze that time it had also spread to the day. such as aerosol cans and bat- bedroom that caught alight she said. ripped through a house in house next door. “If you have the same con- teries should never go into first,” she said. Family friend and Trigg this week, causing an Department of Fire and ditions at another house, it household bin.” “I just opened the curtains GoFundMe organiser Daisy estimated $1 million dam- Emergency Services Metro may not eventuated in a fire Two GoFundMe pages and it was bright orange at Hill, of Joondalup, said age. North Coastal superinten- at all,” a DFES spokeswo- have been set up, with a goal our window. I just grabbed every bit of the fundraising Crews were called to a dent Andy Hinton said the man said. of $10,000 to be raised for the my phone, got the girls down would give the family a house on Chrysostom Street cause was accidental. City of Stirling waste and first family. the stairs and started calling much-needed head start. engulfed in flames just “The fire was caused by fleet manager Rick Bryant More than $6000 has been the fireys straight away.” To donate, visit before 1.30am on Monday. spontaneous combustion in said items should be placed raised for the young family The mum-of-two said the gofundme.com/f/7gw8c7- Two people inside awoke a recycling bin at the home,” loosely in the recycling bin, living next door. community support had the-ellis-family or go- to the sound of smoke he said. not bagged. Elisha Brown said she and been overwhelming. fundme.com/f/28qjw2dyhc. Car torched FIREFIGHTERS were called to a bushfire caused by a car deliberately set on fire in Nowergup early Wednesday. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued bushfire advice after the fire was reported about 1.20am. The City of Wanneroo managed the fire, which started near the intersection of Wesco and Hopkins roads and burnt about 3ha. Reader Tony Iannetta said the fire started because someone “torched” a car that was dumped near the intersection the day before. Mr Iannetta said he reported the dumped Hol- den Commodore to police on Tuesday afternoon and was disappointed it was not towed away immediately given the dangerous fire conditions. Rider killed A MOTORCYCLE rider in his 20s died at Joondalup Rhiannon Clarke. Picture: Athletics Australia Health Campus following a crash in Joondalup on Wednesday. Major crash investigators Paralympian celebrates school success appealed for information and dash camera footage MATER Dei College has ing her Olympic dream school, which gave her the buted to her “character, or- extremely proud of Rhian- after a grey Mazda travelling congratulated graduate through 2020. ability to complete the min- ganisation, independence, non’s achievements in 2020. north on Joondalup Drive Rhiannon Clarke who And in a year where imum four courses in Year determination and her aca- We congratulate her on an collided with a green Kawa- excelled in her ATAR stud- schooling was also heavily 12 required to achieve an demic and sporting abili- outstanding score of 90.25 saki motorcycle at the Col- ies while also preparing for disrupted by the COVID-19 ATAR score through a non- ty”. and wish her the very best lier Pass junction. the Tokyo Paralympic pandemic, the internation- traditional school timeta- “In a year where her for Tokyo 2021.” Another man in his late Games. al athlete managed an ble, allowing her the time Olympic dreams were Clarke won bronze 20s was flown to Royal Perth Despite the Games ulti- ATAR of 90.25. needed for her athletic com- momentarily halted, medals in the 100m and Hospital on Monday night mately being postponed, Clarke was able to com- mitments. Rhiannon never lost sight 200m (T38 classification) following a motorcycle crash the sprint specialist put plete the Elite Sports Per- College vice principal of her academic or athletic races at the 2019 world para in Yanchep bushland. immense time, effort and formance Endorsed Paul Watson said Clarke’s aspirations,” he said. athletics championships in A hospital spokeswoman determination into achiev- Program at the Edgewater achievements were attri- “Mater Dei College is Dubai. said he was in a critical con- dition in ICU on Wednesday

JOO 4 NEWS January 7, 2021 President calls time on reign A WANNEROO pioneer has retired from her presiden- tial role after more than three decades. Carmela Sinagra retired from the position she’s held since the Antonian Italian Seniors of Wanneroo club formed in the 1980s, passing the baton on to incoming president Lucy D’Olimpio. Mrs Sinagra said the club started as a group getting together monthly for lunch- es, then started day trips, with the first to Fremantle. “Longer trips were also undertaken by the club using our annual free travel pass: Albany cherry picking, roasting walnuts down Carmela Sinagra, with husband Joe, retired from her role south, a train trip to Kal- as president of the Antonian Italian Seniors of Wanneroo goorlie and wildflower tour after more than three decades. Picture: David Baylis from Geraldton to Mulle- wa,” she said. band Joe’s names. “The aim was to surprise “I’ve lost count how many Lucy and Rob Mazoue per- Carmela and spoil her a little years I was ‘boss’, as some- formed a special song for her and we did achieve that.” one here called me, but I and the group enjoyed She was thanked for keep- have enjoyed doing it.” Christmas carols during ing the group running Members of the club sur- their lunch, provided by smoothly, giving members prised Mrs Sinagra at the Anna Bruno and served by opportunities to meet on the club’s Christmas lunch on volunteers. first Thursday of each December 3, thanking her “Everyone thought the month at Wanneroo Com- with a quilt made by Lesley day was wonderful and the munity Centre from 10am. Simpson and signed by feedback from members was Mrs Sinagra received a members. that they preferred this cele- City of Wanneroo Australia Mrs Sinagra also received bration rather than going Day award in 2017 for her flowers, Baileys and glasses out to a restaurant,” secret- contribution to the com- engraved with her and hus- ary Gloria Hawkins said. munity.

JOO January 7, 2021 NEWS 5 Funding pledge for youth

Tyler Brown site at all times to provide residents with support in a TEENAGERS experiencing variety of areas, including homelessness or unable to developing independent liv- stay in their family home ing skills such as cooking, could benefit from a State cleaning and budgeting, Government election com- accessing education or mitment of $3.4 million to employment, achieving fam- support a new crisis accom- ily reunification where modation facility in the appropriate, developing a northern suburbs. plan for securing longer Youth Futures would term accommodation, and build the new facility, which accessing other support ser- would replicate its existing vices such as mental health. Ashdale Secondary College students Ria Mandalia and Yash Vekaria with prosthetic hand beneficiary Heidi Brough. TINOCA (Teenagers In Need A drug education and sup- of Crisis Accommodation) port worker is also located facility built in 1988, to pro- on site to help young people vide accommodation for an- address any drug and alco- You’ve got to hand it to them other six young people aged hol misuse. 15 to 19. Premier Mark McGowan DARCH students have Year 9-10 category in the and watching instructional ufactured in Western Aus- TINOCA provides short- visited Youth Futures in received a State award for Game Changer Awards. videos. tralia,” Yash said. term accommodation, with Joondalup yesterday to making prosthetic hands The school’s Creative They then took measure- “It is hoped it will options for residents to stay announce the funding com- for two recipients. Technologies Institute stu- ments from the beneficiar- become an annual com- from one night up to three mitment. Ashdale Secondary Col- dents researched, designed ies, made plastic moulds, munity project.” months depending on their “Teenagers deserve a safe lege Year 9 students Ria and produced prosthetic created parts on 3D print- The hands featured in situation. and comfortable place to Mandalia, Yash Vekaria, hands at no cost for two ers and assembled the the school’s annual show- During their stay, young sleep,” he said. Olivia Muller and Ana Vla- beneficiaries. hands using strings and case earlier this term along people are provided with “Youth Futures has a pro- dia won the best use of Their work involved elastics. with other work created by essentials such as nutritious ven track record when it STEM (science, technol- researching existing hand “It’s the first time these students across several meals, warm showers and comes to supporting teenag- ogy, engineering, maths) models, reading tutorials prosthetics have been man- subjects. toiletries. ers experiencing homeless- A youth worker is also on ness.”

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Do you have a suggestion for the Clarkson train station precinct? Set your ideas in locomotion Lucy Jarvis can make the eastern end of which features shops and a Ocean Keys Boulevard a small park on the corner of THE community is being “vibrant main street”. Celebration Boulevard. asked to offer ideas via an They also want to develop They want to entice more online survey on how to longer-term strategies residents to explore shops activate the Clarkson train through partnerships with and spend time connecting station precinct. businesses, residents and at Celebration Park. The City of Wanneroo and the community. People can also discuss East Keys Collective have People can also register to ideas at fortnightly Mobile invited feedback until Janu- take part in small pilot pro- Food Court events in the ary 31 on what businesses jects. park, with food trucks roll- and residents would like to A group of local business- ing in on January 14 and 28 see in the area. es contacted the City in 2018 from 4-8pm. They hope to identify seeking support to revitalise Visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au short-term initiatives that the local activity centre, for more information.

JOO January 7, 2021 NEWS 7 Crack at safety Lucy Jarvis

A BUSINESS owner says wall cracks caused during roadworks could pose a safety risk if the brick pillars topple over. Building Supplies WA owner Daniel McMahon claims the brick fence at his Wanneroo property was “se- verely cracked” during construction of the $73 million Wanneroo Road/Ocean Reef Road interchange. Mr McMahon said he contacted Main Roads and the contractor about cracks in the brick pillars at 7 Manga- no Place in September, but the issue had not yet been resolved. done before interchange Mr McMahon said the “The entire fence is works started and after they ground level outside his cracked and completely were completed. property was raised by unstable,” he said. “These reports, which are 400mm during construction “It is a danger to anyone being reviewed currently, and his fence was being used nearby; if they were to pull have identified cracking in as a retaining wall. on it, the brick piers would the property walls,” Mr Mr McMahon said he was topple.” Roberts said. offered “a very small settle- A three-year-old boy died “Investigations into the ment” to sign a waiver and in 2009 when a brick pillar cause are underway, with agree to never excavate near collapsed at a Rottnest potential solutions for con- the wall, but he wanted to Island chalet, and a 22-year- sideration including repair- demolish it. He had been old man died and a woman ing the existing fence, quoted about $20,000 to was injured in 2018 when a modifying the verge backfill demolish, remove and rein- brick pillar collapsed on the or constructing a new fence. state the wall and believed hammock they lay in at a “The final outcome will be Main Roads should be re- Subiaco unit. agreed in consultation with sponsible for those costs. Main Roads media manag- the landowner.” Main Roads would not dis- er Dean Roberts said the The post-construction close details of compensa- contractor had regularly report said there were fresh tion claims in relation to the inspected the Wanneroo pil- horizontal movement cracks project, but Mr Roberts said lars and they did not pose a on the brick pillars, which it was working with resi- safety concern. metal fencing was attached dents to find solutions to any Dilapidation reports were to. issues that arose.

JOO 8 NEWS January 7, 2021 Noise plea Delivering a taste of independence A COOKING lesson with My Kitchen Rules star Anna Bruno gave extra sweetness to an accommodation program for people hits a wall with disabilities. Lucy Jarvis found about 13,125 vehicles Clients from Brightwa- per day used Mirrabooka ter’s Marangaroo transi- LANDSDALE residents are Avenue south of Gnangara tional accommodation dismayed about a council Road, but the Shackletons program for people with a decision to plant trees rather argued Main Roads 2020-21 disability recently took than add walls to reduce data indicated there were part in a cooking master- noise. 20,284 vehicles per day on the class with Ms Bruno, mak- City of Wanneroo council- section north of Hepburn ing shortbread biscuits and lors agreed in late 2020 to Avenue. an Italian favourite, Cros- plant more trees along Mir- The latter site is close to toli with a sweet berry cou- rabooka Avenue in response Kingsway Regional Sporting lis. to a 333-signature petition Complex and several One of the participants, requesting a wall to reduce schools and the Main Roads Pam Stanton, joined the the impact of traffic and in- traffic map did not include Marangaroo program in dustrial noise on homes. data for the northern sec- 2018 after a having a stroke Kathleen and Blair Shack- tion. and has made significant leton said they read about The Shackletons said the progress in her rehabilita- the decision in the Times narrow verge already had tion. with “dismay” and felt the trees and planting more was Ms Stanton wants to live City had not assessed the not feasible. as independently as possi- impact noise had on resi- “The predominantly euca- ble and has a powered dents. lyptus trees planted by the wheelchair to get to local The Shackletons said they (City) along Mirrabooka shops and parks. expected the City to investi- Avenue bring with them She has re-learnt how to gate the issue, not dismiss it associated problems with use her left arm for eating, because a wall “might cost leaf litter, not so nice if you, dressing and using her too much” and a traffic like us, have a swimming iPad. count found vehicle num- pool in your backyard,” they Learning how to cook for bers were too low to warrant said. herself has been a big part one. The City also suggested of her rehabilitation. Anna Bruno from My Kitchen Rules. A council report said residents lodge complaints Brightwater chief execu- building a 1.5km noise wall about excessive noise from tive Jennifer Lawrence like baking for granted, but socialise and experience friends and family, and on the eastern side from the industrial area so com- said Ms Stanton loved par- for clients like Pam this is something that is different wrapped some treats as Gnangara Road to Kingsway pliance officers could inves- ticipating in the cooking an important part of re- to their day-to-day routine. gifts for loved ones. could cost $1m - $2.5m. tigate. class, where she rolled out gaining their indepen- “Experiences like these The celebrity cooking It said State policy did not “Council could resolve the shortbread dough and dence,” Ms Lawrence said. are very special and mean demonstration was funded support installing noise both the traffic and industri- cut out Christmas-themed ”Not only was this a fun so much to our clients.” through Brightwater’s walls on roads near noise- al noise issues with one biscuit shapes. activity, our clients were The clients shared their Light up a Life Christmas sensitive land uses. action: build a wall,” the “Many of us take skills able to practise new skills, homemade biscuits with Appeal. The City’s February count Shackletons said.

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JOO 10 NEWS January 7, 2021 Love on hold due to delay

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sa is a “highly qualified biol- ogist who would be a highly sought-after resource in the agriculture sector”, “While we understand we must be patient and wait for international borders to reo- pen, the added strain of not knowing what will happen with our visa application or how many months or years it might take to process, and Jamie Parry has been living apart from him fiancee Elisa, without any communication who lives in Germany, for 12 months. as to its progress, is unbear- able,” he said. the spokesperson said. Acting Immigration Min- Mr Parry is among the They also confirmed that ister Alan Tudge said Aus- 9336 people who have signed partner visa applications tralia’s system, “which sees a petition to the Federal were considered in the order almost 9 million visas grant- Government to “reform the they were received “to ed in a normal year”, was policy surrounding offshore ensure fairness and equity “carefully managed to bal- partner visa applications”. to all visa applicants”, how- ance Australia’s economic This includes “distribut- ever processing times varied and social prosperity, the ing all partner visa applica- according to the circum- effects of population growth tions equitably in a first stances affecting each case. and the increasing number come, first serve basis “The increase in partner of people who want to come across the network of proc- visa places for 2020-21 is to our great nation”. essing centres”, making expected to ease the backlog “The Government has transparent an applicant’s and processing times,” the almost doubled the number position in the queue and spokesperson said. of partner visa places to give approximate waiting time, Grant Offshore Partner more certainty to those ensuring requests for fur- Visas Now advocacy group wanting to settle in Austra- ther information do not spokeswoman Amelia lia with their partners and delay applications once pro- Elliott said the 2020-21 Feder- plan for their futures,” he vided, removing partner al Budget had some “devas- said. visa caps, and urgently proc- tating provisions for those “Partner visa applications essing the visa backlog. trying to bring their hus- are processed in the order in A Department of Home bands, wives, and fiancees to which they are received, Affairs spokesperson said Australia”. with priority processing the partner visa program She said while there would given to applications spon- was not capped. be a one-off increase of sored by residents in region- “Section 85 of the Migra- almost 30,000 places for the al Australia. tion Act 1958 allows the Min- 2020-21 Migration Program, “This reflects the govern- ister to make an instrument it would prioritise appli- ment’s commitment to to impose caps on visas of a cants who were already in address regional labour specified class, but no Australia or have an Austra- shortages, contribute to instrument has been made lian sponsor living in a local communities and eco- that caps any partner visas,” regional area. nomic recovery.” Art plans drawn up A NORTHERN suburbs has invited feedback on the room. The proposed devel- school plans to build a plans until January 18, opment would not change $14.35 million arts, media with the proposal to demol- existing access arrange- and resource centre. ish four blocks that housed ments. Kingsway Christian Col- student changerooms, Visit wanneroo.wa.gov. lege has lodged a develop- manual arts, arts and mu- au to make a submission. ment application to sic and drama. The development appli- demolish part of its exist- The school plans to con- cation is scheduled to be ing facilities to build the struct three new buildings considered by the Metro centre at 157 Kingsway in for design technology, arts Outer Development Darch. and media, a resource cen- Assessment Panel at a The City of Wanneroo tre and staff community future meeting.

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JOO January 7, 2021 RECIPE 17 BBQ meringues Who knew you could make pavs straight on the barbie? Warren Mendes from Australian Eggs shows us how.

Prep and cook time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including cooling time) Serves: 4-6 meringue nests

INGREDIENTS ៉ 3 egg whites (59g eggs) ៉ ¾ cup caster sugar ៉ ½ tsp cream of tartar ៉ 1 handful bay leaves

TO SERVE ៉ maple syrup ៉ whipped sour cream ៉ berries and scorched mango

METHOD 1. Preheat a barbecue with a lid to the lowest heat (it should be around 130°C). 2. Using an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites, caster sugar and cream of tartar on medium-high speed for 6-8 minutes until stiff peaks form. 3. Grease a flameproof baking tray and line with baking paper. Place a wire 5. Place the BBQ and leave the meringue rack on a meringues on the with lid closed for 30 separate wire rack, then minutes to cool, then discard flameproof place the stacked the bay leaves. baking tray. trays on to the 6. To serve, you can use 4. Spoon the BBQ with the whatever toppings you like. meringue into 4 or 6 mounds bay leaves, keeping the lid We suggest serving the on the baking paper-lined closed for 1 hour 15 minutes meringues with some tray, then use the back of a or until crisp and slightly whipped sour cream, spoon to smooth and create golden on the edges. Once barbecued mango pieces, an indentation in the centre. cooked through, turn off the berries and maple syrup.

JOO 18 FILM January 7, 2021

Calling men out

Carey Mulligan as Cassie in Promising Young Woman. Picture: Roadshow Films

Lucy Rutherford uncompromising stance on PROMISING YOUNG its subject matter. CASSIE (Carey Mulligan) WOMAN (MA) However, director and works in a coffee shop by writer Emerald Fennell DIRECTOR: Emerald day, but by night she goes makes sure to ground the Fennell out to clubs, pretends to be film in realistic human STARRING: Carey almost blackout drunk and performances, Mulligan Mulligan, Bo Burnham, waits for a man to approach especially outstanding in a Alison Brie her to ask if she is OK. ᗂᗂᗂᗂᗂ role like nothing we have Every time, without fail, seen her as before. NOW SHOWING these men bring Cassie Fennell is not here to back to their home and offer anyone the benefit of attempt to have sex with successful doctor and about the doubt; she her, only to panic once she to be married while Nina is unflinchingly details the reveals she is sober. barely remembered. many different ways men She goes on these night She decides now is time take advantage of women time crusades because back for retribution and sets out and discredit their in medical school, her best to find each person who experiences and how friend Nina was sexually was involved to finally society allows them to get assaulted, leading to both of exact her revenge. away with it unscathed. them dropping out. Promising Young Woman It is impossible to When she bumps into a has an incredibly describe the impact of this fellow ex-student and now distinctive style the way it film without spoilers, just paediatrician Ryan (Bo contrasts bubblegum pastel that it is an extraordinary Burnham), she discovers visuals with a deeply dark and scarily relatable Nina’s assaulter is a sense of humour and experience. WHAT’S ON ᔡ Coming screenings at Homestead in Yanchep on Kallaroo. Call 0429 400 730. the Telethon Community January 9 from 10am-3pm. ᔡ Joondalup Resort in Cinemas ECU Joondalup ᔡ Markets by the Sea will Connolly will host a Dis- venue include The Witches be at Whitfords Nodes ney quiz January 15 from on January 8, The War Reserve in Hillarys on 2pm for three to 12-year- with Grandpa on January January 10 from 9am-2pm. olds. Tickets $15 per child 9, The Furnace on January ᔡ Burns Beach Twilight through trybooking.com. 10, Beauty and The Beast Market is on Wednesdays, ᔡ Justice of the Peace on January 11, Music on 5-8.30pm on Ocean Parade. signing sessions at Clark- January 12, and Let Him ᔡ Food trucks will roll into son Library on Saturdays Go on January 13. Gates Dandjoo Park on Assembly from 9-11am, Woodvale open 6.30pm with films Way in Greenwood’s East Library on Saturdays from 7.45pm. Green estate for Dinner at 9.30am-11.30am, Joonda- ᔡ Parkrun events are held Dusk events on January 14 lup Library on Saturdays on Saturdays from 8am at from 4.30-8.30pm. 10am-12.30pm, Yanchep Whitfords Nodes in Hil- ᔡ The City of Joondalup Two Rocks Access Centre larys, Carine Regional and Skateboarding WA 9.30-11.30am and Wanne- Open Space, Neil Hawkins will hold a free skate clinic roo Library on Wednes- Park in Joondalup, Oppor- for girls up to 25 on Janu- days 9am-noon. tunity Park in Wanneroo, ary 15, 9-11am at Mirror ᔡ The City of Wanneroo and the Quinns Rocks fore- Park in Ocean Reef. Regis- will hold the free Butler shore. ter at y-lounge.com.au or Local Vocals on January 16 ᔡ Two Rocks Yanchep Cul- call 9400 4929. 5-8pm at Kingsbridge Park. ture Arts Network will ᔡ Kallaroo Probus Club Send your event details hold a polymer clay play- meets on January 15 from to north@community- day at the Mary Lindsay 10am at 177 Dampier Ave, news.com.au.

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JOO A real classic

4 2 2 18 Carroo Heights, Ocean Reef From $795,000 Agency: Peard Real Estate Contact: Shane Capelli on 0410 339 499

WHEN it comes to family living, you cannot look past this very attractive home. On 805sqm, it has ample room inside and out and is in a cul-de-sac in walking distance of the beach, parks, schools and shops. The abundant living space includes a huge open-plan zone incorporating a kitchen, meals area, family room and games room; theatre room; activity room for the Whether you like a walk-in robe and ensuite the home has a range of kids; and a formal dining entertaining or just enjoy with spa bath, shower and appealing features, room. family meals alfresco, you double vanity unit. including marri flooring, The kitchen has timber will appreciate the outdoor An adjacent study with a feature stained glass, a benchtops, stainless-steel area with gazebo with robe recess could be used as wood-fired heater, ducted appliances, plenty of bench built-in barbecue and large a nursery or fifth bedroom. airconditioning, solar space and storage, a walk-in pergola. There is lawn for Three more bedrooms panels, security doors and pantry as well as a the kids and pets and you have built-in robes and are garden shed. breakfast bar where the can even add a pool or near the activity room and A double garage has a kids can have a snack after workshop at a later date. main bathroom with bath storage area/workshop and school and share the news The home has four and shower. there is room to park a of their day before heading bedrooms and two As well as offering a caravan or boat at the front off to do homework or play. bathrooms. The master has fabulous family lifestyle, of the home.

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JOO 28 FILM January 7, 2021 Voices are the bee’s knees

Lucy Rutherford films, this time voicing the this world really suits them leading to American voice queen of the hive, and said because they feel actors being used to appeal MAYA the Bee 3: The what was special about comfortable there.” to the American market. Golden Orb sees the plucky them is their messages are Clarke said she “You don’t hear a lot of animated bee in her third really positive and easy for remembered her own Australian accents in big-screen outing on an little kids to understand. children watching the Maya animation so it’s really adventure with her best “They’re about really Bee series on the ABC. special to hear most of the friend Willy to deliver a simple things like kindness “Maya’s been around for characters with Australian sacred orb to Bonsai Peak. and respect, fairness and a very long time and I think accents,” she said. “The Originally a German helping people,” she said. that’s really lovely because other thing I love is the novel published in 1912 and “They celebrate nature she’s a tried-and-true filmmaking; there’s no fast adapted twice for TV, the and the seasons and I think character and something cutting, there’s no loud, Maya the Bee films are a that’s something we don’t that people are familiar sharp jump-scare noises. German and Australian focus enough on for little with all the world over.” “Sometimes when I come co-production and kids, to feel that a season is While Australia makes out of the cinema, I need a refreshingly use Australian the beginning of a new quite a lot of animation, little lie down.” voice actors for the English cycle. You really are in with Clarke said often Maya the Bee 3: The version. Justine Clarke has the beetles and the ants and international production Golden Orb is out now in The majority of characters in Maya the Bee 3 have been a part of all three the bees and for children, houses had to join forces cinemas. Australian accents.

JOO January 7, 2021 OUTDOOR LIVING 29 Splash season

Whether it’s the beach, river or backyard pool, ‘tis the season for splashing about. Dive into our picks of the coolest kids’ swimwear and accessories for hitting the water while it’s still scorching. SARA FITZPATRICK

1. Rainbow slider (ages 2-10), $34.95, Seed Heritage 2. Nautical Guy swim bucket hat, $20, Ollie’s Place 3. Hammock print bermuda swim short (ages 6-14), $27.95, Zara 4. Toddler girls’ rash vest and bottoms set, $20, Best & Less 5. Watermelon Koalas girls’ long-sleeved zip swimmers (ages 5-10), $39.95, cheekychickadeestore.com 6. Banana print swimsuit (ages 6-14), $27.95, Zara 7. Nautical Guy board shorts (ages 1-5), $15, Ollie’s Place 8. Stripe rubber slides (ages 2-10), $34.95, Seed Heritage 9. Chenille patch hat, $34.95, Seed Heritage 10. Unity Eyewear kids sunglasses, $10, City Beach

Inside out

Forget bringing the outdoors in this summer, with alfresco rooms the 2021 trend taking the interiors (or should it be exteriors?) world by storm. ARYLENE WESTLAKE-JENNINGS

1. Kodee three-seater sofa, $1299, and Nixi black coffee table, $249, from Early Settler 2. Home Republic Sussex pots, $47.99 each, from Adairs 3. Sono teak bar stool, $219, from Empire 4. Calypso chair in green, $39, from Kmart 5. Rug Culture Marrakesh 333 rug in multi, from $113.05, from Life Interiors 6. Home Republic Santana pink plant stands, from $31.99, from Adairs 7. Babylon bath cushion, $47.99, from Adairs 8. Salamander rattan coffee table, $339, from Freedom 9. Timber trolley, $49, from, Kmart

JOO 30 SPORT January 7, 2021 Wolves re-sign

Whitford Masters Swimming Club members Ken Wilson, Steindl Ian Barker, Ford Murray, Dawn Driscoll and Bill Langfield. JOONDALUP Wolves have pionship and took home the re-signed Perth Lynx player grand final MVP. Kayla Steindl for the 2021 Women’s head coach Test the waters NBL1 West season. Charles Nix said they were Steindl started her profes- excited to have Steindl back sional basketball career by in green next season. WHITFORD Masters Swim- to enjoy swimming for fit- being selected 19th overall “She’s an outstanding per- ming Club is looking to ness, friendship and fun. pick for the 2012 WNBA draft son on and off court and has share its joy of swimming The club operates at Crai- to Minnesota Lynx. shown in her time at the club with others. gie Leisure Centre, with pro- During her time in the US that she is an out and out The club recently took spective members welcome she was selected to repre- star in this league,” he said. part in the Masters Swim- to train for four sessions sent team USA at the 2011 “After re-joining the Lynx ming WA ‘Let’s Swim before deciding to join. Pan American Games in for the WNBL season just Together’ campaign that Email registrar@whitford- Mexico. gone, I feel that Kayla will aimed to attract more people mastersswimming.org.au. When Steindl moved to again be a force to be reck- Australia, she played for the oned with in the new NBL1.” Townsville Fire, Adelaide Steindl was the first player Lawn and order for Loton Lightning and Frankston signed for the Wolves Blues. women’s 2021 roster. THE Loton Park Tennis Co-director Doug Kirk- She moved to Perth in 2017 “I am very excited to be Club hosted the Gay and Les- wood said it was attractive to and signed with the WNBL back with the Wolfpack for bian Tennis Alliance-sanc- European competitors who Perth Lynx, signing on fur- 2021 as we continue to build tioned Perth Lawn Tennis relished the chance to play ther with the team in 2018 on our success from last sea- Championship from Decem- on grass but the pandemic and 2020. son,” she said. ber 31 to January 3. prevented many people from Steindl signed with the “I think it’s a testament to It first hosted the cham- attending. Joondalup Wolves to play Nixy’s program as he gets pionship in 2017 and won the “Normally we would have the 2019 season in the SBL players to stick around year GLTA international award players flying from all over and the 2020 season in the after year. The team is full of for best small tournament. the world and coming down West Coast Classic. great people, the coaching The tournament is one of to Perth,” he said. She helped the Wolves staff are like family to me about 100 that are held “This year there was quite women’s team win the 2020 now and the club is very pro- throughout the year around a different feel to the tourna- West Coast Classic Cham- fessional.” Kayla Steindl. Picture: Sports Imagery the world. ment.”

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New ways to Santa Fe Toby Hagon touchscreen its biggest gear selectors, while all ambient lighting, heated But the biggest difference is a rare blip on an point of difference from its controls are easy to and ventilated front seats is the transmission, which otherwise calm cabin. THE Santa Fe is Hyundai’s predecessor. navigate. and heated rear seats. has switched from a It adds up to a car getting long-running large SUV, Riding on 17-inch alloy Dual-zone ventilation and The external body traditional auto to a the basics right without which now has a larger wheels, it now gets wireless smart key entry are a few of cladding, which is black on twin-clutch unit helping tingling the senses. sibling, the Palisade. phone charging and an auto the extras, plus 18-inch other models, is painted on lower fuel use from But this has allowed some braking system for wheels, a combination the Highlander, while 7.5L/100km to a claimed 6.1. HYUNDAI twisting and tweaking of intersections. providing incentive to dig inside are aluminium It’s not quite as the stalwart within the With Apple CarPlay and deeper over the base car. highlights and a suede roof progressive as the old auto SANTA FE Hyundai stables. Android Auto, auto But the Elite (from lining. on steep take-offs, but it’s a VARIANTS Base; Active; New bumpers, lights and braking, blind-spot warning $54,300) and Highlander The 3.5-litre V6 has taken terrific example of a Elite; Highlander grille freshen the look of and ventilation to all three (from $61,700) have a slight drop in power but dual-clutch transmission, PRICE $44,700; the updated Santa Fe, rows, it’s respectably priced traditionally appealed to still delivers a healthy generally shifting smoothly $48,300; $54,300; especially from the front, despite the basic interior more Santa Fe buyers. 200kW and 331Nm. and precisely. $61,700 (add $3500 for while the maximum tow presentation. Whereas the Bigger 20-inch wheels With 148kW and 440Nm, With a smaller, lighter diesel AWD) capacity has improved half Palisade can keep adults and a 10.25-inch its outputs are almost body than the Palisade, ENGINES 3.5-litre V6 a tonne to 2500kg. content in the third row, the infotainment screen identical to the model it there’s some truth to the petrol; 2.2-litre turbo There are still four trim Santa Fe is best left to the incorporating navigation replaces (there’s a single sportier promise: the Santa four-cylinder turbo diesel levels to choose from, flexibility of young bodies and digital radio tuning are extra kilowatt) but it’s a Fe is respectably agile for a OUTPUTS starting from $44,700 plus at its rearmost point. the start of the tempters. very different engine. seven-seat SUV. 200kW/331Nm; on-roads for the front-drive Elsewhere, space is There’s also a Harman Now constructed to The top models’ 20-inch 148kW/440Nm V6 base model. generous. Kardon sound system, aluminium, it’s lighter and wheels deliver more grip, TRANSMISSION An extra $3500 adds an Stepping into the Active blinds for the back doors has a broader spread of pull with a minimal penalty to Eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive diesel, with (from $48,300) adds a new and a powered tailgate. across the rev range, in comfort. The Santa Fe is FWD (petrol) or AWD minor price rises across the floating centre console with The Highlander gets a turn making it nicer to also nicely controlled, its (diesel) line-up. a large storage area and digital instrument cluster drive. suspension dealing FUEL ECONOMY The base car misses out power outlets beneath. incorporating blind-spot Refinement has also been admirably with big lumps 10.5L/100km; 6.1L/100km on a redesigned interior, It’s a classier look, which cameras, panoramic produced for less diesel and thumps; some with an 8.0-inch also ushers in push-button sunroof, Nappa leather, clatter. occasional suspension noise

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