Brothers in Arms

Thursday, November 5, 2020 perthnow.com.au/community-news

INSIDE Brothers in arms Paying AUTHOR tribute to STAKES unique HER bonds CLAIM Page 8 Page 3 Childcare worker in Belmont RSL Sub-branch president Alan Richardson and Garth Pienaar at court the Belmont War Memorial at Faulkner Park. Picture: David Baylis A FORMER childcare worker accused of assaulting four children and causing a 10- month old baby to lose consciousness has been ordered to hand over her passport after police prosecutors raised concerns she could be a flight risk when changes to WA’s hard border come in. FAKE LAWN Rupinder Kaur, 39, faced Perth Magistrates court this week charged with four THE City of Belmont is digging in over fake counts of aggravated com- turf, which has been described as an “envi- mon assault and one count ronmental nightmare” that contributes to of endangering the life, heatwaves in the suburbs. health or safety of a person The City has banned artificial lawns on over the alleged incidents verges, long thought to be a water-saving that took place in 2018 and measure, citing the raft of environmental 2019. drawbacks and loss of tree canopy. The Karawara woman, who tried to hide her face as TURFED FULL STORY PAGE 3 she left court, was stood

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NEWS ...... 1-9 ZEST FOR LIFE...... 10-11 LIFESTYLE ...... 12-13 EDUCATION MATTERS ...... 14-15 A date with history COMEDY ...... 16 A CENTURY of the Bickford home, a haven of support by LOCAL SPOTLIGHT...... 18 Soldiers’ Memorial Hall will a grateful community that TRADES DIRECTORY ...... 19-21 be celebrated this month, came together through diffi- with the community invited cult times and contributed EMPLOYMENT ...... 22 to mark the milestone occa- to its construction by volun- CLASSIFIEDS ...... 22 sion with an historic ban- teering their time and SPORT ...... 22-23 quet. resources to provide food, At the close of World War skills and additional I, the residents of Carlisle, labour,” she said.

INSIDE formerly known as Bickford, “The hall was built on decided to erect a hall in community spirit and this commemoration of the men legacy continued when the from the district who had original hall burnt down enlisted. and a new hall was erected Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan The hall, now known as on the site in September News Production: David Friedlos the Harold Hawthorne Com- Bickford Soldiers’ Memorial Hall under construction. 1969.” Design: Carly Pilton munity Centre, was original- The banquet will be held Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings ly built by voluntary labour Leanne Hampson, from diers arriving home from on November 11 from 10am. Digital Editor: Alison Middleton and used by returned sol- the centre, said the story of the Great War only to face Tickets are $25; RSVP to Lib- diers to learn a trade so they the hall was eerily relevant the Spanish Flu pandemic. by and Leanne on 9470 1155 General inquiries: 9237 1000 could learn new skills and to today’s uncertain times, “The Hall provided the or community@hhcentre. Email: [email protected] re-enter the workforce. with weary returned sol- returned soldiers with a org. Reporters: Carmelle Wilkinson 9237 1464 (Canning, South Perth) Sarah Brookes 9237 1455 (Belmont, Victoria Park) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Advertising Manager: Max Wilson 0420 927 511 communitynews.com.au Advertising Executive: Andrew Clark 0413 444 031 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Contact Centre/Trades: Ilsa Yates 9237 1465 /SouthernGazette Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. /TheSouthernGaz

SVB November 5, 2020 NEWS 3 Killer’s Turf new verge rules honour Sarah Brookes Curtin University Sustaina- which is an area of a city that and Claremont and the Shire port land, the lowest in met- ble Policy Institute, said heats up easily and stays of Peppermint Grove are ro WA. THE City of Belmont has while artificial turf had a hotter. among Perth councils that Canopy mapping by the stripped given new meaning to grass reputation for being eco- “In some suburbs west of do not permit the installa- City in 2013 found a 28 per roots policy, moving to ban friendly because it did not Sydney there are predic- tion of synthetic turf as a cent decline of canopy ALL traces of a prestigious people from putting fake turf need water, fertiliser or tions of temperatures of 50 verge treatment. coverage in residential award handed out to noto- on their verges. mowing, it had a raft of envi- degrees because of the heat Hahn said fake lawn was zones between 2001 and 2012, rious Claremont killer Bra- The City, which has been ronmental drawbacks. island effect,” he said. an “environmental night- largely due to urban infill dley Edwards have been identified as highly vulnera- “Artificial turf is made of “It is getting hotter and mare”. development. The City’s deleted from history. ble to heatwaves because of plastic, which breaks down the hottest suburbs of Perth “With the new drought tol- Urban Forest Strategy aims The City of Belmont has its lack of tree coverage, will into smaller particles and will also be heavily impacted erant lawns, they use as to initially replace lost cano- scrubbed Edwards’ name no longer permit what gar- gets into our soil, our unless we start to reverse much water as a native gar- py coverage to at least the from the honour board and dening guru Sabrina Hahn groundwater, our rivers and that now. Councils need to den bed if the right prep is level it was in 2001. removed all traces online of labelled “an environmental oceans, and starts killing plant thousands of trees, done and are wonderful for Mayor Phil Marks said the the 2013 community service nightmare”. plants and animals,” he said. give away trees to local resi- cooling the planter down, decision to ban artificial turf award that was granted for As water becomes an “Plastic is the latest long- dents to plant in their back- make a fab fire break and was made due to its negative his volunteer work with the increasingly precious com- term pollutant we are com- yards, plant more green capture carbon,” she said. environmental impact. Kewdale and Belmont Little modity, it has fuelled a ing to terms with and we will walls and roofs, and get Data published in 2014 by New local laws adopted by Athletics clubs. growth in popularity for ar- need to phase it out.” more nature into our urban 202020 Vision, a national col- council will also mean hard Councillors were unani- tificial turf as a substitute Professor Newman said environment.” laboration of public and pri- surface materials can only mous in their decision to for water-guzzling lawns but artificial grass also contrib- The cities of Fremantle, vate organisations, said the be installed on verges that remove recognition of it has since been criticised uted to the heat island effect, Canning, Victoria Park and City of Belmont had an aver- have a frontage more than Edwards’ award at their Oc- by environmentalists. an emerging problem in Subiaco, the towns of East age tree canopy cover of 9.1 12m wide to allow sufficient tober meeting. Peter Newman, from the cities around the world, Fremantle, Victoria Park per cent including Perth Air- space for street trees. Edwards filled a number of roles at the clubs, including president and chairman. He initially volunteered at the clubs when his step- daughter joined but continued to be involved after Vampire book with fun bite she left. Mayor Phil Marks handed Tanya MacNaughton out the award to Edwards for his commitment and leader- VICTORIA Park author ship at the clubs at a civic Shirley Marr was on a Mel- dinner. bourne Writer’s Festival At the time he said panel 10 years ago — during Edwards, and other award the height of vampire novel recipients, had consistently popularity — when she was displayed community spirit asked if she had ever consi- through their dedication dered writing her own vam- and hard work serving pire story. others. With two young adult ti- In 2016, Mr Edwards was tles to her name, she had arrested at his Kewdale joked that Chinese vam- home on Acton Avenue and pires were disgusting rot- charged with the Claremont ting corpses and no one murders that took place in would want to romance one. the ’90s. However, it did spark the In September, he was idea of writing a Chinese found guilty of brutally vampire story and after her murdering Jane Rimmer son was born six years ago, and Ciara Glennon. Marr decided she wanted to Judge Stephen Hall write something young and acquitted Edwards of killing fun for him. Sarah Spiers, though said he “Little Jiang is a rollick- was a likely suspect. ing middle-grade caper Late last year, Edwards about evil morticians, thou- admitted two sex attacks on sand-year-old fox spirits, teenagers, including a 17- Bagua Masters with laser year-old he abducted from blasters and a pint-size hop- Author Shirley Marr Picture: Jessica Wyld Claremont late at night in ping Chinese vampire,” she 1995 and brutally raped at said. forward by hopping, I The book is set in fiction- Pang has a lot of qualities I a strong young Chinese girl Karrakatta Cemetery. “Chinese vampires were always found both funny al Perth suburb Honey- see in myself, my sister and I hope all young women can In the second attack, my favourite Chinese leg- and gross. wood, where everything my female Chinese look up to.” Edwards broke into a Hun- end growing up. “Then I thought to appears normal but it is friends,” she said. Little Jiang by Shirley tingdale home in 1988 and “The fact that they are re- myself, what if I made this more “like a middle grade “I drew out all the best Marr, illustrated by Katy assaulted an 18-year-old animated corpses and are vampire really small and Twin Peaks”. qualities, along with the Jiang (Fremantle Press, woman. so stiff they can only move perhaps loveable?” “My character Mei Ling imperfections too, to create $14.99) is available now. Edwards will be sentenced on December 23.

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SVB November 5, 2020 NEWS 5 Temper tantrum EXCLUSIVE PICTURES POLICE are looking for a man who twice challenged a motorist to a fight after a road rage incident spiralled Police raid camp out of control. Police said the driver of a Adam Poulsen black Holden Colorado cut off another vehicle on Oats THERE were dramatic Street in East Victoria Park incident, however, with the scenes on the Como fore- about 7.10pm on October 13 man throwing bottles at the shore last week when heav- as two lanes merged into one victim’s vehicle as they were ily-armed police stormed a before coming to a stop at travelling about 50km/h makeshift camp after boom gates. along Orrong Road. receiving reports of a gun- The man got out of the car, Police have released an wielding man. shouting at the victim and image of a man they believe The Gazette saw about a challenging him to a fight, may be able to assist them in dozen officers scouring the returning to his vehicle their investigation (pic- area just north of Canning when the boom gates lifted tured). Call Crime Stoppers Bridge about 10am on only to stop again later and on 1800 333 000 or report Wednesday, October 28, punch the victim’s window. online and quote reference before leaving empty-hand- That was not the end of the number 9841. ed about 25 minutes later. Craig Talbot, a local tran- sient living at the camp Order for passport who was questioned by police, said he was taken by FROM PAGE 1 woman should surrender surprise. her passport as they had “They came in with tas- down from her job at a Perth concerns she might leave the ers and guns, pointing at metropolitan childcare cen- State now that WA’s borders me; I put my hands straight tre in August over an inci- would be coming down. up,” he said. dent involving two The police prosecutor told “I actually didn’t even Police scour a makeshift camp on the Como foreshore after reports of a gun-wielding three-year-old children. the court Mrs Kaur had no understand what was going man. Top inset: Police scour the area near Canning Bridge. Bottom inset: Craig Talbot Police say the woman for- ties to WA prior to 2011. on at the start. relaxes after an eventful morning. Pictures: Adam Poulsen cibly grabbed both children But Ms Kaur’s lawyer told “They thought I had a 12- by their arm before dragging the court her client’s chil- gauge shotgun and a revol- Mr Talbot said he was not they had guns, to get rid of they were ordered to stay them, causing one of the dren and husband were both ver. actually homeless but had them out of his house,” put for their own safety. children to hit their head on based in Perth and that she “They smashed the cuffs been sleeping rough Darren said. A police spokesman con- a dressing table. had no intention to leave. on me, they cut all me because he had unwanted “That’s Craig’s home, firmed a report was Child Abuse Squad detec- Magistrate Andrew Mat- wrists up. guests staying at his house. that’s his kingdom.” received about 9.20am “of a tives then launched an inves- thews ordered Ms Kaur told “I asked them to loosen Fellow camp-dweller Despite the rude awaken- man near Canning Bridge tigation and identified three surrender her passport. them but they wouldn’t do Darren claimed he perso- ing Mr Talbot was not crit- armed with a weapon”. further historical alleged The court also heard she it, and they reckoned I was nally made the false report ical of police. “Police attended and incidents which had not had to hand in her Working threatening to shoot the po- in a misguided bid to have “I can’t knock them for took a man into custody; I been reported to police at the With Children’s card. lice and all that stuff. those people evicted from doing their job,” he said. understand the man was time. Ms Kaur is expected to “Then they turned my Mr Talbot’s home. Nearby, fishermen under not armed,” he said. During the hearing, police appear in court again in camp upside down.” “I rang police up, I said the Canning Bridge said “Inquiries are ongoing.” prosecutors argued that the December.

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SVB November 5, 2020 NEWS 7 Game plan pays off Sarah Brookes

PALACE Arcade is among dozens of hospitality businesses and workers named Victoria Park Mayor as finalists in the 2020 Aus- Karen Vernon with the tralian Hotels Association rainbow flag flying over WA hospitality awards for council offices. excellence. The business, which opened up a second outlet in Town Pride Victoria Park earlier this THE Town of Victoria year, is a finalist in the new Park raised the rainbow venue and themed business flag at its administration categories. building on Monday Manager Kaden Pool said morning to show its sup- they were thrilled. port for the LGBTQIA+ “We were always worried community and cele- the second venue wouldn’t brate the upcoming live up to the hype and love of Pride festival from our first Northbridge venue, November 14 to 28. but the local community of Palace Arcade Victoria Mayor Karen Vernon Vic Park have been so wel- Park manager Kaden Pool. said the Town was a coming and receptive to the Picture: David Baylis dynamic place for eve- new addition in the area,” he Inset: Boston Brewing Co. ryone that was commit- said. general manager Glen ted to being inclusive “It can just show a little Daniel at their venue in and diverse. neighbourhood bar in Vic Victoria Park. Picture: “For the last two Park can compete with the Simon Santi years, the Town of Victo- big boys and even an inter- ria Park has been a spon- national crisis can’t keep us sor of the WA Pride down. It is a testament to the we did, but touch wood, we company and due to the suc- Bistro Guillaume at Parade and I was privi- amazing staff we have here came out the other side cess of the service we will be Crown Perth is a finalist in leged to join my fellow also.” relatively unscathed,” he looking to launch Palace the Wine List Award. councillors, members of Mr Pool said despite open- said. Delivery in 2021. Shane McKay from the Vic Park Pride and our ing the Victoria Park venue “We were in a fortunate “We have a third venue Belmont Hotel, Ameidhi Co- local LGBTIQA+ com- in February, just before the position to rebrand Palace planned to open in the next oroopdass from the Boston munity in 2018 and 2019 full brunt of COVID-19 re- into a takeaway and delivery few months in Freo.” Brewing Co and Samuel to walk in the parade,” strictions hit, they were able pizza business model and Miss Chow’s in South Labrosciano from the Bro- she said. “Respect for to keep all staff. our quality bartenders Perth and Boston Brewing ton Brewing Co, The Karalee ken Hill Hotel in the head everyone is at the heart “Obviously we would have turned into five-star deliv- Co in Victoria Park are also on Preston and Broken Hill chef award category. of our humanity and our loved a time machine to look ery drivers. finalists in the new venue Hotel are finalists in the The awards will be pres- community.” into the future before open- “We developed an app and category. Metropolitan Casual Pub ented at Crown Perth on ing up Palace Vic Park when created a logistics arm of the The Balmoral Hotel, Bos- Dining Award. November 16.

SVB 8 NEWS November 5, 2020 Stand together Sarah Brookes Australia would be on dis- diers playing cards in the play at the City of Belmont’s bunkers.” A SPECIAL display show- RSL Sub Branch. Mr Richardson said after casing the unique partner- “The group served with COVID-19 restrictions saw ship between South African Australia firstly during the cancellation of the tradi- service people and Austra- World War 1 and then again tional Anzac Day service, lian soldiers will open to the in World War II,” he said. this year’s Remembrance public this Remembrance “We are inviting the com- Day commemoration would Day. munity to come and view the also be a low key event. Belmont RSL president display, which includes a lot There will be a memorial Alan Richardson said the of memorabilia including service for Remembrance display featuring the South uniforms and a poignant Day at Faulkner Park on African Military Veterans photo taken during World November 11, followed by a Organisation of Western War II (in) Tobruk of sol- sausage sizzle.

Belmont RSL president Alan Richardson and former South African Military Veterans Organisation of WA chairman Garth Pienaar. Picture: David Baylis

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Money up for grabs to boost tree coverage Stump up the cash Sarah Brookes environment for everyone to enjoy today and into the RESIDENTS and local future.” community groups can Connect Vic Park’s pro- Wesley College students with their solar-powered vehicles. apply for funding for tree ject saw local community planting and awareness members, businesses and projects to green the Town able-bodied residents cre- of Victoria Park as it seeks ate a native garden space Wesley powers to win increase its tree canopy and plant more trees that WESLEY College students one hour powered only by a coverage to 20 per cent. added 600sqm of tree cano- took line honours at a recent controlled-capacity battery. Mayor Karen Vernon py cover to the Town. electric vehicle challenge at Established in 2001, the eV said $25,000 was available The Kent Street High Wanneroo International Challenge, sponsored by for community-led initia- School P&C Association Kartway. Synergy, is Australia’s long- tives that helped meet the and students planted 12 Students completed 29 est running electric motor- Town’s goal of 20 per cent native trees and 480 shrubs laps with their self-built sport competition. tree canopy coverage in in the school oval, drop-off electric vehicle in the 2020 Synergy chief executive coming years. area and pathways along eV Challenge, which drew a Jason Waters said the eV “After a successful first Kent Street to improve the field of 26 entries from Challenge was a fun and round of the Urban Forest campus’s ecology. schools throughout the fast-paced event. Grants Program, the Town Millennium Kids youth State’s southwest. “It also piques students’ is excited to support more ambassador Patrick paint- The eV Challenge attract- interests in innovative ener- projects that contribute ed educational postcards ed both new and repeat gy technologies and high- towards a healthier, hap- that will soon be delivered entries this year, who hit the lights the importance of pier and greener Vic Park,” to residents to showcase racetrack to see who could STEM subjects in their she said. the types of plants and complete the most laps in application,” he said. “Our first Urban Forest trees to grow in private gar- Grants Program, launched dens to support and attract Closure leaves a hole at Forum in the first half of this local fauna. year, saw three worthy or- The second round of PUFFIN Fresh Donuts has David Meeres decided to ganisations — Connect Vic applications for the Urban closed its doors in Belmont start the Puffin Fresh Donut Park, the Kent Street Forest Grants are open after nearly four decades. franchise when White Senior High School P&C until February 26. Owner Jim Pearson is Wings contacted them and and Millennium Kids — Successful projects will retiring after 38 years of said the company was send- receive funding to complete need to be implemented running the store at Bel- ing someone over to Austra- tree planting and educa- during next year’s planting mont Forum. lia from the US to show them tion projects. season between May and The Puffin Fresh Donuts how to make the iconic “These community-led October. franchise first opened in donuts. At its peak, 13 stores Alida Oosthuizen with Connect Victoria Park CEO Luke urban forest projects have For more information or Perth in 1985. operated across Perth, but Garswood water plants at a community housing site in contributed to creating a to apply, go to vicpark.info/ Australian franchise now only two of its stores Victoria Park. Picture: David Baylis more sustainable natural grants. founders Jim Pearson and remain.

SVB ZEST FOR LIFE 55+ LIFESTYLE Opportunity to come together

disruptions to activities and to social connections. Events Opportunities for communities to come Opportunities for together and connect are now more important than communities to ever. come together next Despite its name, Seniors Week is for everyone, and connect are regardless of age — now more bringing generations week SENIORS AND AGEING together and linking important than MINISTER MICK MURRAY seniors to their community ever. through activities that all Morning tea WA Seniors Week can enjoy. Get together with the recognises that older West It’s testament to the instrumental to holding seniors in your suburb at Australians are an year-round effort of the Seniors Week events the City of Belmont’s important and valued part Council on the Ageing WA throughout the State. “seniors in the suburbs” of our community and that in a year of All the events this week morning tea series. If you celebrates the contributions uncertainty, Seniors Week provide great opportunities live in Belmont, head to made throughout their lives will go ahead albeit for everyone to engage with Belvidere’s Bar and Bistro and in their senior years. celebrations may look their local community, see for a morning tea that will As Seniors and Ageing slightly different to and experience new things test your knowledge and Minister, my priority is previous years. and connect with people of take you back in time. ensuring every West The State Government all ages and backgrounds. November 10, Australian can age well in has provided $50,000 to I encourage everyone to 10am-noon Have A Go Day is a free day for over 55s. communities where they COTA WA to distribute take part in WA Seniors Belvidere’s Bar and are valued, comfortable and small grants to selected Week 2020 and seize the Bistro, 40 Belvidere day for over 55s. In its 28th train station to the event feel supported to organisations across WA to opportunity to get out and Street, Belmont year and with the catchcry and return regularly participate. support the running of try something new. Registration via ‘age is no barrier,’ throughout the day. This has been a year like Seniors Week events. To our seniors, I say: eventbrite.com.au attendees are encouraged to November 11, 9am-3pm few others, with COVID-19 I would also like to give thank you for your dress comfortably and have Burswood Park related restrictions seeing particular thanks to the contribution to society and Have a Go Day a go at what’s on offer. A Seniors Recreation many seniors experience tireless and dedicated enjoy the celebrations from Have a Go Day is a free free shuttle bus will run Council of WA, 9492 9773, periods of unprecedented volunteers who are November 8-15. activities and information from the Burswood Park srcwa.asn.au

SVB November 5, 2020 ZEST FOR LIFE ADVERTISING FEATURE 11

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SVB 12 LIFESTYLE November 5, 2020 Lesson in history the school aged seven in 1938. “(She was) the most wonderful headmistress you could wish for. She was a lady out of an almost Victorian era. She WELCOME to History was slim and tall and she Mysteries, where each made her own knitted month a photograph or two-piece suits and she object from the Victoria usually wore blue with a Park Library’s Local white lacey high neck History Collection is collar and a necklace of featured. pearls, or some sort of These are items that we necklace. She was so have little to no East Victoria Park gentle, I never heard her information about and are Primary School during raise her voice, even when seeking assistance from the 1930s-1940s and she stood out on the the public to help solve the remember this face? verandah, for assembly. mystery. Future editions We at the library have She always addressed the of History Mysteries will also been on the lookout children in a pleasant also report on any solved for a picture of the manner.” (Thompson, mysteries. beloved headmistress of Susannah, 2013 Beyond This month we are the infants school, Miss Matta Gerup: A history of seeking help to identify Alice Hannett, but have Victoria Park, Town of this lady, whom we believe had no luck in finding one Victoria Park, p. 114). to be a teacher of East yet. Natalie Easther (nee If you have information, Victoria Park Primary Owen) relates her call 9373 5500 or email School. Do you recognise memories of Miss Hannett vicparklibrary@ her? Perhaps you attended from when she attended vicpark.wa.gov.au.

Crown’s Tim Quick, Emma Czislowski and Hayden Taylor. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Burger me, it’s a ‘guy tea’

THROW out the scones, tea includes loaded chilli dogs operating officer Andrew and glasses of bubbles: and tater tots, Hill said he hoped the Crown Perth has rolled out cheeseburgers, fish tacos, unique experience would burgers and a pint of beer chorizo sausage rolls, onion start a healthy discussion. to warm the hearts of West rings and waffle fries. Each “Guy Tea provides Australian men. serving sold during the patrons with a purpose to Joining the battle against month will trigger a $10 get together and to start a men’s mental health issues donation to men’s health conversation around this November, The charity The Movember mental health, all while Merrywell has launched Foundation, which is trying experiencing our unique ‘Guy Tea’ throughout the to reduce premature deaths take on a high tea at The popular Burswood venue. among men by a quarter by Merrywell,” Mr Hill said. Designed to be a 2030. The Guy Tea will be conversation starter, the Crown’s food, beverage available at the Merrywell high tea-style serving and entertainment chief from 1pm to 4pm daily.

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Something to celebrate

Sarah Brookes

FREE tickets are going fast for a festival this month in the City of Belmont. The City’s annual Let’s Celebrate Festival has a record number of events this year across multiple dates and locations in November. Katy Steele, of Little Birdy fame, and her band will be bringing music to local neighbourhoods by performing three sets at three locations: Wilson Park in Rivervale, Miles Park in Cloverdale and Redcliffe Park on Saturday, November 28. Other festival highlights include Big Light Out to be held over two nights on November 13 and 14 at Faulkner Park with light, sound and fire in an illuminating installation trail. There will be street parties on Belvidere Street on November 20 and Kambarang Lounge at Wilson Park. Katy Steele With free entry to a range of will events and activities, tickets are perform in required to attend. For a list of Belmont events and to book tickets for the this month. 2020 Let’s Celebrate Belmont Festival, visit belmont.wa.gov.au. Markets’ jewel in the crown CREATIVE Esplanade Park, on husband-and-wife team December 5 and 6. Rick and Alison Brayford The markets, Perth’s have turned their focus longest running designer from theatre design and market, attract more than directing to handcrafting 100 West Australian wooden jewellery. designers offering a unique The Victoria Park couple showcase of products from say that every piece talented and creative local unearths a story through artists. hand-crafting, with the The wide range of gift natural character and ideas include hand-made grains of wood developed clothing and accessories, into a unique jewel to mosaic artworks, original appeal to each individual canvas prints and customer. watercolours, timber Rick’s passion for timber homewares, luxury candles comes from his childhood and 100 per cent leather years in the Wheatbelt, bags and clutches. where the timbers are for sale at the annual Made Entry is free and will ecologically sourced, and on the Left Christmas include kids’ workshop the pieces will be available Market at Fremantle’s activities on both days.

SVB LUMEN CHRISTI COLLEGE LOCATED in the Perth southeast foothill suburb of Martin, Lumen Christi College is a private co-educational Catholic college catering for students in years 7 to 12. Since opening in 1984, Lumen Christi College has established itself as a premier college of choice for local families. The college’s expansive campus houses a diverse range of facilities, including a private dam, three ovals, four tennis courts, sports centre and performing arts centre. QUEEN OF APOSTLES There is also a purpose-designed Junior QUEEN of Apostles School environment of faith, love a rapidly changing and Transition Centre devoted is a single-stream school and care for others. interconnected world. to Year 7 students and a that services the Riverton, In addition to core It connects them with robust Transition Program Shelley, Ferndale and curriculum, there is each other and engages supports them to be surrounding communities. explicit and successful their sense of curiosity, independent and successful It offers classes from teaching of literacy and helping them to make learners. kindergarten to Year 6, numeracy in all classes. meaning of the world. Similarly, the Senior providing a learning The school works in Students collaborate and Transition Centre is environment that promotes partnership with use critical and creative another purpose-designed a sense of self-worth within world-renowned thinking to solve problems, facility where senior each child. educationalist Lee growing as active and students have direct access Queen of Apostles is a Watanabe-Crocket to informed global citizens. to career development, well-resourced school develop higher-order Through raising vocational training, a providing them with offer them a wealth of offering a nurturing, thinking skills and awareness of Catholic boardroom and a range of extensive opportunities to opportunities. inclusive and safe problem-solving through Social Justice agencies other specialist resources. learn and develop within a For enrolment enquiries, environment which the Future-Focused including Lifelink, Caritas, For its senior students, safe, secure and inclusive contact enrolments officer celebrates each individual’s Learning program. St Vincent de Paul and Lumen Christi College learning environment. Renata Milne on 9394 9300 unique talents and Future-Focused Learning Catholic Mission, students offers a comprehensive Whether your child’s or visit lumen.wa.edu.au. qualities. prepares students across all learn to respond with range of ATAR and interests are in the arts, Enrolment applications The school vision is to curriculum areas and compassion and respect to Vocational Education and sports, academics or other, for 2021-23 entry are now inspire a passion for learning stages with skills those less fortunate than Training course options, Lumen Christi College can being accepted. lifelong learning in an and capabilities to thrive in themselves.

SVB CATHOLIC EDUCATION WA AT a time when communities across WA have united for a common cause, Catholic schools have also witnessed the tremendous sense of community, resilience and creativity of the human spirit. “Our schools have been forever changed by this pandemic, as have the communities we serve,” Catholic Education WA executive director Dr Debra Sayce (pictured) said. “However, the events of this year have offered us new perspectives on education and have affirmed that the role of education is more vital now than ever.” In 163 Catholic schools across the State, teachers and support staff have enabled students to remain created. had the certainty that they engaged in their learning, “In reflecting on the can continue to learn while the collective pivotal role of Catholic regardless of whether this strength of community has education in society, 2020 was at home or in the seen parents, school staff has perhaps been a moment classroom, and to keep and students supporting of truth,” Dr Sayce said. growing through one another through the “In Catholic schools, it co-curricular activities and challenges that the has meant that one in five the support of a COVID-19 pandemic has school students in WA has community.” DNA KINGSTON TRAINING

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Kevin home, not alone for Xmas

Tanya MacNaughton navigators, these two pilots recommenced his live got lost on the straight road shows to ensure he KEVIN Bloody Wilson is between Albany and remembered all the songs. used to his shows being a Esperance.” He also had to get his family affair but he never Ironically, it was because fingers “match fit” for would have anticipated his of his kids that the Aussie playing guitar again current line-up. larrikin known for singing because despite “usually With wife Betty bawdy and politically being as tough as buggery” continuing as per normal as incorrect songs decided to doing six shows a week, tour manager and take on the stage name they had become more overseeing merchandise, Kevin Bloody Wilson, delicate during the break. his daughter Tammy-Jo — having been born Dennis The upside to closed who performs under the Bryant. borders means Wilson is in name Jenny Talia as his “The name change was Perth to perform a new support act — is stuck in for a number of reasons but Christmas show, Kev’s Chicago and his Qantas mainly because I had two Krissmas Show, at Crown pilot son Travis has become kids and when I first Theatre Perth on December a roadie along with another recorded, I didn’t want 4 and 5, which will feature mate, also a pilot. them being associated with, stories and songs from both “My usual road crew is or taunted about, having a his Christmas albums. based in Auckland and my dad who did naughty “There’s an ample son and his mate are both songs,” he said. amount of songs to choose very talented musicians so “So I changed it to Kevin from and a lot of Christmas they know how to operate Bloody Wilson and away we stories; quite often they’re all the equipment,” Wilson, went.” fictitious” he said. of Sorrento, said. Despite filming just shy of “I think a lot of parents “I have two qualified 40 DILLIGAF (Do I Look can relate to the song Hey pilots lugging my Like I Give A F***) Party Santa Claus.” amplifiers and doing the livestreams during Kev’s Krissmas Show is sound check for me. We did COVID-19 restrictions, the at Crown Theatre Perth, a weekend tour recently former Kalgoorlie December 4 and 5. Tickets and even though you electrician admitted he still to the 18+ event are at couldn’t get more qualified had to rehearse before he ticketmaster.com.au. Kevin Bloody Wilson

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SVB IN-CENTRE AND ONLINE TUITION WITH the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions around gatherings, Kip McGrath is pleased to be able to offer its in-centre tuition to children in English, reading, spelling, maths, and sciences. Teacher Lata Chopra finds children tend to be more confident and learn more in the presence and guidance of their teacher has undergone intensive Online lessons are now on a face-to-face basis. training in conducting available. To enrol your Where parents are unable online face-to-face lessons child, call Lata on 0405 250 to bring their children to to facilitate distance 726 or email the centre, Kip McGrath learning. [email protected]. TREAT PAINFUL FEET the creation of a heel spur. Pain after taking the first steps in the morning or after being seated is indicative of the condition. Radial shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment involving an acoustic pulse transmitted into affected tissue. Treatment works to stimulate the reabsorption of excess calcium deposits and increase blood flow to promote tendon healing, PLANTAR fasciitis is a the heel bone. thus reducing pain common cause of heel pain, If it becomes chronic, the significantly. displaying as swelling and body’s response is to lay Call 9313 3414 for more thickening under the ball of down more bone, leading to information.

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SVB 22 SPORT November 5, 2020 Blue day for bowls LAST Thursday was opening visited newcomers Rossmoyne day for the midweek men’s pen- and a 78-60 (7-1) win saw the nant season, however only one Millers sit atop of the table after South Perth team was able to two rounds. record a victory. One Blue South had their col- Premier lost 52-58 (1.5-4.5) ours lowered at home by Man- away to Kardinya but it was bett- ning, 77-84 (2-6). er news with One Blue, posting a Two White managed only 1.5 63-46 (6-0) sweep over visiting points from their trip to Bassen- Fremantle. dean in a 65-87 defeat. Promoted Two White had a Five White opened their tough initiation at Hilton Park, account with a resounding 83-40 suffering a 46-shot (0-6) loss. (6-0) home triumph over Ross- Five White fell narrowly at moyne. The women’s Three Pur- home to Thornlie, winning two ple also avenged their round 1 rinks but losing 55-60 (2-4). loss last week, defeating Morley, On Saturday, Premier League 43-26 (4-0).

New funding to get kids back in to sport GRANTS are available from the cial hardship, including those State Government to help fam- receiving JobSeeker payments, ilies and sports clubs get back can receive KidSport vouchers. into sport after COVID-19. The KidSport program is open The Lotterywest COVID-19 for applications now. Relief Fund includes an addi- Visit dlgsc.wa.gov.au/fund- tional $4 million for the Kid- ing/sport-and-recreation-fund- Sport program to enable 24,500 ing/kidsport or call 9492 9911 children get financial support to during business hours. return to sport. Premier Mark McGowan said It gives eligible WA children the State Government wanted as $150 per year to put towards club many children as possible to fees. have an opportunity to get into To be eligible, children must sport and to support clubs. be between 5 and 18 years old “Sporting clubs and their and hold a valid Health Care devoted volunteers have done an Card or Pensioner Concession incredible job adapting and Card. innovating in response to the Families that may be newly el- unprecedented challenges they igible for the program after ex- have experienced this year,” periencing unforeseen and Sport and Recreation Minister abrupt COVID-19 related finan- Mick Murray said.

SVB November 5, 2020 SPORT 23 New era for Classic expansion is the next step HOCKEY WA’s ambitious Tom Harvie opened the high-performance pro- Outbacks account. Alec gram that filled a void cre- Rasmussen and Tarrant basketball ated by the coronavirus Haami-Jones (two) put the crisis will be back bigger Suns into the lead before and better next season. Harvie added his second BASKETBALL WA has captain Adam Nener has The Ric Charlesworth with a penalty shot. announced a revamp of its been appointed to guide the Classic brought together In the women’s gold most prominent men’s and Willetton Tigers as head 140 local players in four medal clash, Outbacks, women’s competition to coach for the next two years men’s and women’s teams unbeaten leading into the bring it line with other State as the club enters the new playing a quick-fire three final, beat Highlanders 1-0, competitions. competition. rounds and finals at Perth a second-half goal from The National Basketball Nener, a former head Hockey Stadium at Curtin Angela Chilwell separating League has reached a land- coach of the Cockburn Cou- University. the sides. mark agreement with Bas- gars, beat a strong field of The program included a Both bronze medals in ketball WA and its 14 teams candidates for the role after showpiece all-star chal- the men’s and women’s to rebrand the men’s and impressing the club’s selec- lenge featuring a host of were won by Breakers. The women’s State Basketball tion panel with his vision for internationals. men came back from two League (SBL) to NBL1 West. the team and the program HWA chief executive Stu Highlanders’ Savannah Fitzpatrick shoots for goal. goals down against High- The NBL1 West will join into the future as part of the Gilsenan said the tourna- Picture: Gary Day landers to win 3-2, while the NBL1 South (Victoria and NBL1 West competition in ment had exceeded expec- women took their game 3-1 Tasmania), NBL1 North 2021. Willetton talent and tations. “We had to generate “It has really captured over Suns. (Queensland) and NBL1 coaching manager Luke “The week went fantasti- some content and the Ric the imagination of the Gilsenan said expansion Central (South Australia) in Sunderland said after coach- cally well,” he said. “We Charlesworth Classic was Perth hockey playing pub- was on the cards for next an expanded conference- ing across both the senior went into the tournament born. lic. year and other states had based competition in 2021. ranks as an assistant and with a clear understanding “But it has become big- “The crowds have been been watching with inter- The league will function head coach, as well as his about what we wanted to ger than that. We’ve been blown away by the con- est. as a national second-tier involvement with Willet- achieve, that was giving able to invigorate the game cept.” “I’ve spoken to CEO competition, operating ton’s U16 boys, the timing our under-18, under-21 and in a format that hadn’t been Suns took the men’s gold cohorts in the eastern below the NBL, and will fea- was perfect for Nener to lead Perth Thundersticks sides tried or tested. medal in the inaugural states; they are looking ture all current 14 SBL to men’s team into a new era. the opportunity to play in a “The feedback has been tournament with a 3-2 win closely at the concept,” he teams. Nener thanked the inter- COVID year. fantastic from players. over Outbacks on Sunday. said. All games will be live- view panel and board. streamed and include high- “It’s a role that I am really light packages on social looking forward to, we have media, with the champion- a great group of core players ship winning NBL1 West and along with the younger Milentis leads the way for Willetton men’s and women’s teams generation, the future is an playing off in a National exciting one,” he said. WILLETTON’S first two- Milentis formed a solid out), Brennan Wilson (32) posting 11 runs. Championship after the sea- Both Tigers team head day Premier Cricket match partnership with Shayne and Prad Gunaratne (24) all It was a bowlers day out in son ends in September. coaches are now in place for is evenly poised after day Wornes (41) to guide Willet- made starts but Joe Inglis (5- South Perth’s match against The league will also move the NBL1 West’s inaugural one, with the Dragons post- ton to 100 runs for the loss of 74) prevented Willetton from Bayswater-Morley, with from a 20-week to 18-week season, with Simon Parker ing 236 against Joondalup, just one wicket before they posting a bigger target. South Perth skittled for just season, with the 2021 season also agreeing to a two-year led by opener Iszak Milentis began losing batsmen at reg- Joondalup survived two 99. But South Perth respon- tipping off on April 16. extension to lead the who anchored the innings ular intervals. overs before the close of play ded in kind, reducing Bays- Former SBL title-winning women’s program. with 67. Matthew Hanna (43 not without losing a wicket, water-Morley to 8-115.

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