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MAYOR RAILS GAMES AGAINST PLAN Page 7 Councillors quash Storage campaign to end for the fancy feasts PAGE 5 homeless THE Town of Victoria Park will investigate providing lockers for homeless people in a bid to stop their belongs being lost or damaged. The idea comes from Cr Ronhhda Potter, who said providing a safe space for people to >> EAGLES >> MANNING store their belongings would give peace of mind and remove the PAY UP ON ON-RAMP issue of what was often perceived as litter with- RATES PAGE 5 OPEN PAGE 10 CONTINUED PAGE 4

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NEWS ...... 1-10 FOOD ...... 12 Locker plan SWANCARE FEATURE...... 13 Woman thrown ZEST FOR LIFE ...... 14 unveiled ORYX FEATURE...... 15 FROM PAGE 1 BAPTISTCARE FEATURE ...... 16 WHAT’S ON ...... 17 from car bonnet in the Town. “When people experienc- COURSES AND CLASSES ...... 18 A WOMAN was thrown from Swan and Yokine. lance to Royal Perth Hospi- ing homelessness lose or LOOK LOCAL ...... 19-21 the bonnet of a car trying to About 6.30am the next tal for treatment of her have their belongings dam- CLASSIFIEDS ...... 21 stop five teenagers in River- day, two of the group alleg- injuries. aged, they then have to try vale amid a violent rampage edly approached a woman in Police spotted the Subaru and source more items and WORKPLACE ...... 21-22 across Perth suburbs last her 20s who was unlocking a in Maddington about 8am, are having to replace basic MOTORING ...... 22 INSIDE week. business on Rowe Avenue, which then crashed into an- items such as toiletries and SPORT ...... 23 Police said five teenagers Rivervale, and ripped her other car on Albany High- clothing, which can prove to — three boys and two girls — bag from her, causing her to way in Gosnells. No one was be very difficult and has stole a silver Subaru from fall to the ground. injured in the crash. them being more reliant on Bayswater and a white Kia Police said the two teens A Rockingham boy (16), not-for-profit and govern- Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan from Mullaloo last Wednes- tried to drive away in the Kelmscott boy (13) and Medi- ment agencies,” she said. News Production: David Friedlos day evening, using the Sub- Subaru when the woman na boy (15) appeared in “I believe that as a local Design: Carly Pilton aru to commit 118 crimes jumped on to the bonnet, Perth Children’s Court on government this is some- Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings across Aubin Grove, Bays- holding on to a windscreen 114 charges. thing we can do to offer prac- Digital Editor: Alison Middleton water, Ellenbrook, Hamilton wiper in an attempt to stop Two Morley girls aged 16 tical support to those with Hill, High Wycombe, Inna- them fleeing. The woman and 15 will appear in Perth these needs.” General inquiries: 9237 1000 loo, Kalamunda, Midland, was thrown from the car and Children’s Court on July 20 The Town will report in Email: [email protected] Mullaloo, Rivervale, West had to be taken by ambu- on four charges. September. Reporters: Carmelle Wilkinson 9237 1464 (Canning, South Perth) Sarah Brookes 9237 1455 (Belmont, Victoria Park) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Group Sales Director: Max Wilson 0420 927 511 communitynews.com.au Business Development Manager: Andrew Clark 0413 444 031 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Contact Centre/Trades: Ilsa Yates 9237 1465 /SouthernGazette Distribution: 08 9237 1630 Published by: Community Newspaper Group 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. /TheSouthernGaz

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SVB July 16, 2020 NEWS 5 City preserves meal ticket EXCLUSIVE Sarah Brookes Cr Cayoun has also previ- it’s not a good or fair use of staff leaving the City of Bel- include chicken tikka masa- staff after meetings. ously moved for staff and ratepayer funds.” mont were paid out nearly $1 la, roast chicken with vege- The City said many atten- RATEPAYERS in blue-collar councillors to foot their own The City of Belmont forks million in golden hand- tables and lasagne. dees came straight from Belmont are “doing in bill for alcoholic drinks con- out tens of thousands of dol- shakes over the past five “The 2020-2021 annual work and did not have the op- tough” but councillors will sumed at the councillor bar lars each year to offer staff years. budget allowance of $48,000 portunity to eat beforehand. continue to graze on three- but that was also resound- and councillors a choice of The gratuity payments for catering of meals is not A look at wealthy western course meals and enjoy an ingly crushed. five buffet-style hot meals, a were given to 26 staffers, exclusively for agenda and suburbs councils shows open bar before meetings de- “These sorts of extrava- cheese platter and a dessert equating to an average wind- ordinary council meetings. most serve light snacks from spite a seven-year campaign gances are a relic of the past platter to tuck into before all fall of more than $37,000 per It also covers catering costs platters. Peppermint Grove, by one of their colleagues to and are not in line with mod- council and committee employee. for information forums, Australia’s smallest council end the “extravagance”. ern community expecta- meetings. City of Belmont acting standing committee meet- with 650 residences and sev- City of Belmont Council- tions,” she said. A councillors’ lounge with chief executive Melanie Reid ings and councillor work- en councillors, spent $1497 lor Lauren Cayoun wanted “At a time when everyone an open bar is also available said the current per head shops. “ on drinks and $6473 on meals to drastically cut the City’s in Belmont is doing it tough, to staff, councillors and visi- cost for a meal was $23.70 She said alcohol was not last financial year. $50,000 catering budget by I think it’s pretty reasonable tors to use, but the City minus staffing costs. served with meals. Mosman Park is serving councillors sand- to expect councillors to give repeatedly declined to an- “This per head cost The neighbouring City of renowned for its top-notch wiches and finger food up these sorts of perks. swer how much it spent on includes a bread roll, main Canning budgets a compara- wine but its catering is less before meetings, but the pro- “The overwhelming view alcohol at the ratepayers’ meal and dessert,” she said. tively modest $15,000 per salubrious, with platters of posal was overwhelmingly of ratepayers that I’ve dis- expense last financial year. “The menu changes each annum to serve a simple din- party pies, sandwiches and defeated. cussed the issue with is that This week it was revealed week; some previous options ner to councillors and key curry puffs. Lathlain celebrates independence day Eagles LATHLAIN Primary playing School is one of 15 success- ful metropolitan schools that will kick off the new catch-up school term next week as THE West Coast Eagles have an independent public paid $230,000 in outstanding school. rates to the Town of Victoria Principal Ian Bersan said Park. the school would now have The club had been paying the autonomy to allocate an interim rate of just $6100 resources to targeted areas annually for Lathlain Park to further improve learning based on its value as a vacant outcomes for students. block. “The school and our local Landgate recently deter- community have worked mined a gross rental valua- collaboratively and tire- tion for the property of $2.4 lessly to make sure Lath- million. lain Primary School is the Based on the valuation, school of choice for local the Town sent the Eagles a families,” he said. backdated ratepayers’ no- “Becoming an indepen- tice for $228,420. dent public school will en- The West Coast Eagles did able us to set the bar even not respond to requests for higher and achieve the comment on whether it still goals we have mapped out planned to appeal the rates for our school.” assessment. Education Minister Sue Last month, Eagles chief Ellery said there were now executive Trevor Nisbett 610 independent schools told Community News the across WA. club was shocked to receive “The independent public the hefty bill and planned to school program draws on appeal the decision. the strong relationships “The club did not antici- schools have with their pate such a significant rate local communities and reassessment and has asked gives them the autonomy to the Town to review the rates make decisions that best levy,” he said at the time. suit their students, staff The club paid no council and families,” Ms Ellery rates during its tenure at said. Subiaco Oval. Kenwick School has also The club was granted a been granted independent rates exemption of $11,847 status after being part of for the Wirrpanda Founda- the development program Lathlain Primary School principal Ian Bersan with Molly Colthart and Findlay Clover. Picture: David Baylis tion, which is also at Lath- earlier this year. lain.

SVB 6 NEWS July 16, 2020 Rolled-gold goodbyes Josh Zimmerman Somebody else is going to retire and they’re going to STAFF leaving some Perth get $44,000. There we are try- councils are getting golden ing to help everybody out (by handshakes worth tens or constraining rates increas- even hundreds of thousands es) and we’re paying $125,000 of dollars through a little- to somebody for leaving the known gratuity program company.” shrouded in secrecy. Two enterprise agree- The City of Belmont alone ments covering City of Bel- paid out almost $1 million in mont staff provide access to gratuity payments to 26 staff Councillor Jenny Davis. gratuity payments, which members over the past five for some employees who years, equating to an aver- long service. started before 2006 are age windfall of more than Half a dozen other metro- uncapped. To qualify for a $37,000 per employee. politan councils — Arma- payout, staff must have a Over the same period, 22 dale, Bassendean, Cottesloe, minimum 10 years “satisfac- City of Perth staff have South Perth, Subiaco and tory service” and be retiring shared in $638,000 in gratui- Swan — failed to provide at age 55 or over or through ty payments — an average details of their gratuities ill health. $29,000 each — while the City more than a month after ini- Belmont chief executive of Canning splashed tial questions. officer Bruce Christie con- $253,000 on 105 employees. The City of Belmont’s firmed the CEO had “au- The generous farewell 2020-21 budget, adopted late thority to determine payments are permitted last month, sets aside a fur- eligibility and authorise under an obscure section of ther $169,000 in gratuities for payment for all employees in the Local Government Act, two employees slated to accordance with agreement which allows councils to retire this financial year. parameters”. hand employees cash “in Speaking on that budget, “These payments were addition to contract or Belmont councillor Jenny negotiated by employee rep- award” when their employ- Davis questioned the appro- resentatives on behalf of ment comes to an end. priateness of the payments. employees as part of the These payments are dis- “There is one employee enterprise bargaining proc- tinct from small parting retiring who is going to earn ess,” Mr Christie said. gifts, such as flowers or a $125,000 in a golden hand- “The City has been able to bottle of wine, and in most shake,” Cr Davis said. use it as part of our attrac- cases are a recognition of “That is pretty lucrative. tion and retention strategy.”

SVB July 16, 2020 NEWS 7 Train of thought CANNING councillors Ground campaign should seek to overhaul the State Government’s pro- Sarah Brookes posed transformation of the Armadale rail line, THE Town of Victoria Park including the planned clo- has kicked off a $25,000 let- sure of Welshpool train terbox campaign to affected station, according to a residents about the State report by City staff. Community facilities Government’s plan to create And in a significant win underneath the ‘sky rail’ Perth’s first sky rail. for local officials, Trans- in Melbourne. Mayor Karen Vernon has port Minister Rita Saffioti criticised the plan, saying it has already agreed to take Wharf Street, as well as fails to reconnect communi- the closure of Wharf Street road over rail at Hamilton ties divided by rail crossings “off the table” and include Street. on the Armadale line. the upgrade of additional “Following initial feed- She has also taken aim at stations in costings after back from the City of Can- the State Government for meeting with Mayor ning, both the City and failing to inform or seek fur- Patrick Hall. State Government believe ther input from the Town or “It was an incredibly pos- this option should not be community about the sky itive meeting and we pursued,” she said. rail before making a public received a commitment on “A new option will be dis- announcement on June 16. the spot to keep Wharf tributed for feedback that “Community reactions to Street open,” Mr Hall said. includes elevated rail at the announcement, as well Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon doing a letterbox drop to residents. Picture: He said Wharf Street was Hamilton and Wharf as the Town’s lack of knowl- Andrew Ritchie a key strategic route that streets, together with ele- edge that this announce- connected Welshpool Road vated rail at William Street. ment was about to be made, toria Park and Beckenham Archer/Mint Street, Oats “We need to fight back. to Albany Highway, as well Reasons for this include op- indicates a need for urgent are proposed for removal Street and Welshpool Road. “Four hundred million as being the location of its portunities to enhance information to be given to and up to 2.8km of elevated Ms Saffioti rejected the dollars is a lot of money but Leisureplex and library. local community connec- our community to allow rail could be laid along the underground rail option as we can’t simply copy and “We are also pleased (the tivity across the rail corri- them to make informed deci- line, lifting the track into the too expensive. paste what Melbourne has Department of Transport) dor and to achieve sions about any concerns air and creating open spaces Residents expressed con- done because that wasn’t will include the elevation enhanced land use and pre- they have and to press for below. Crossings identified cern over the sky rail at the very liked either. of Cannington and Queens cinct outcomes under and proper consultation before for removal include Mint Town’s special council meet- “Once you build an elevat- Park train stations in cost- around the elevated rail- any further action is taken,” Street, Oats Street, Welsh- ing last month. ed rail, you are stuck with it ings to see if it can be way.” she said. pool Road, William Street Peter Melrosa said Labor for 100 years or more. I included in the first phase Mr Hall said the most But Transport Minister and Wharf Street. seemed desperate to get part would prefer nothing than of works,” Mr Hall said. important aspect of the Rita Saffioti said consulta- Ms Vernon this week deli- of its signature Metronet this project.” Ms Saffioti said the project was the removal of tion had been ongoing for vered flyers to affected hou- project underway. Patrick Renner said the Department of Transport crossings that “have put more than 12 months, with seholds near train stations “They haven’t laid a single sky rail announcement has put forward two options for large parts of Cannington at least 18 meetings between as part of a public awareness centimetre of rail for any of taken residents by surprise. feedback in relation to the under gridlock”, as well as Metronet staff and repre- campaign about the plan. their projects but I don’t “It is quite possible that level crossing removal in the opening up of land sentatives from the Town She said the council sup- think we should be taking people who live along Bank Cannington, one of (which) underneath the elevated since 2017. ported an underground the cheap option to satisfy a Street and Rutland Avenue included the closure of rail for development. Six level crossings on the option for the replacement political desire to look good could see their house prices Armadale line between Vic- of the level crossings at in front of electors,” he said. drop,” he said.

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Honey Webb, Kerry-Ann Winmar and Dulcie Garlett-Donaldson. Doco delves into Indigenous history Sarah Brookes “Yorgar Kerry-Ann Win- “Senior Nyungar Elder mar, a senior Nyungar Elder James Webb talked of fish TRADITIONAL owners and traditional owner, guid- traps that were set using gathered along the South ed a film crew along the fore- stones in the water to trap Perth foreshore to record a shore stopping at significant fish at low tide. documentary delving into Aboriginal sites to speak “Dry zamia fronds were their extensive oral history with other leaders about bound together with paper of life along the Swan River fishing practices, food gath- bark, the tips lit by the camp- before colonisation. ering, men’s business, fire and used as torches for Nyungar Elder Yorgar women’s business, the sea- night fishing. Kerry-Ann Winmar guided a sonal movement of clans, “Stone Street was an film crew, stopping at signif- and the significance of important camping ground icant Aboriginal sites dance and song,” she said. with evidence of middens including the Old Mill, once “Gareenup, on the Point revealed when the area was a birthing place for women. Belches Peninsula, and Boo- reshaped to accommodate Project manager Lefki ryulup, along the western the Mitchell Freeway.” Kailis said there was a sense shore of the Peninsula oppo- Ms Kailis said the video of excitement among tradi- site the old Perth Brewery, aimed to raise awareness of tional owners and young were significant fishing Nyungar history and the leaders involved in the docu- places for the Nyungar peo- importance of the ‘Bilya’, mentary. ple. the river in South Perth. Bridging the gap A BRIDGE connecting the Department of Trans- Councillors also pro- Optus Stadium in Bur- port’s aspirational Long posed moving the bridge swood to Maylands could Term Cycle Network plan. connecting the southern be built as part of a state- The bridge from Swan tip of the peninsula to the wide bicycle network plan. Bank Road would be for Belmont shared path clos- City of Bayswater coun- exclusive use by pedestri- er to Abernethy Road and cillors added the bridge ans and cyclists, while also making it exclusive for pe- when they gave support to attracting yachts. destrians and cyclists.

SVB July 16, 2020 NEWS 9 Wages ‘unpaid for two years’

Sarah Brookes any wages for his work be- comply with Fair Work tween July 2017 and June Ombudsman notices, we will THE Fair Work Ombudsman 2019 in breach of the Vehicle take appropriate action to has started legal action in Manufacturing, Repair, Ser- protect employees,” Ms the Federal Court against a vices and Retail Award 2010. Parker said. “A court can manufacturer of custom-fit The regulator alleges that order the business to pay floor, boot and cargo mats the company, without rea- penalties in addition to back- for vehicles over claims a sonable excuse, failed to paying workers.” sewing machinist was not comply with the compliance If found liable, Matcraft paid wages for nearly two notice. Pty Ltd faces a penalty of up years. The notice required the to $31,500 from the court, Facing court is Matcraft employer to calculate and while Mr Ruthenberg and Pty Ltd, which operates in back-pay entitlements Ms Ruthenberg could each Carlisle, and owner-oper- owing to the employee. face a penalty of up to $6300. ators husband and wife Paul Fair Work Ombudsman The FWO is also seeking a and Leanne Ruthenberg. Sandra Parker said the reg- court order requiring Mat- The Fair Work Ombud- ulator would continue to craft to comply with the sman investigated after an enforce workplace laws in a compliance notice, which employee lodged a request proportionate manner dur- includes rectifying under- for assistance. ing the COVID-19 pandemic payments in full, plus super- A Fair Work inspector and that included continu- annuation and interest. issued a compliance notice ing to take businesses to A directions hearing has after forming a belief that court where lawful requests been listed for July 28. the employee, a sewing were not complied with. Matcraft Pty Ltd declined machinist, had not been paid “Where employers do not to comment. Dog exercise area unleashed AN off-lead exercise area port for the proposal at lead area was to go for dogs is being proposed G.O. Edwards Park. ahead, the site would at a Burswood park popu- The 10-hectare park is a include play and agility lar for weddings. popular destination and is equipment. The Town of Victoria frequently booked for wed- Residents can make sub- Park is investigating the dings and functions. missions on the proposal level of community sup- The Town said if an off- until July 19.

SVB 10 NEWS July 16, 2020 On-ramp open Josh Zimmerman new on-ramp was a major boon for southern suburbs THE long-awaited Manning parents dropping their chil- Road on-ramp opened this dren at schools in the area week, with the State Govern- including Aquinas College ment predicting it will shave and Como Secondary. five minutes off the morning Mr McGrath said resi- commute for thousands of dents had been waiting for southern suburbs residents. more than 30 years for About 7000 motorists are southbound access to the expected to use the new $35 freeway. million on-ramp daily, tak- “Back in 1982, when the ing pressure off Canning South Perth MLA John freeway was extended to Bridge which was the previ- McGrath. South Street, Murdoch, the ous southern entry point to planners at Main Roads the Kwinana Freeway for use quite often,” she said. began looking at the best drivers heading along Man- The Federal Government place for a ramp on to the ning Road. contributed $28 million freeway south,” he said. Transport Minister Rita towards the major infra- “Now it has finally been Saffioti said the project had structure project. delivered and people are so been flagged by successive Swan MHR Steve Irons happy.” governments for years with- said the first blueprints he Mr McGrath said one resi- out getting off the ground. had seen for the on-ramp dent who had been living in “It’s something that I dated back to 1983. Salter Point for 28 years was think everyone in the (sur- South Perth MLA John so delighted to hear the offi- rounding) suburbs, whether McGrath, who unsuccess- cial opening had taken place it be in Manning or Como or fully championed the project that he “jumped in his car throughout this entire area, for 12 years under the Bar- and went for a spin down the will really appreciate and nett government, said the ramp”. Charges laid over historical sex abuse TWO former Perth private school teachers have been charged with sexually Lynne and Peter Nixon with builder Phil Jenner from J assaulting their students Jack. Picture: Andrew Ritchie more than 30 years ago. Police say the men, aged 72 and 68, abused two teenage girls between 1982 and 1986 Thanks for the lift at a private school in the metropolitan area. A 1960s brick home in River- construction. The older man has been vale has become the first of “We have done a few test charged with three counts of its kind in WA to be lifted lifts with brick houses we indecent assault and one using a revolutionary sys- have built in the yard but count of carnal knowledge tem designed to create a sec- there is the first time we of a female under 17 years by ond storey so a new level can have successfully lifted an a guardian, while the other be easily built under it. old brick home made from man faces a rape charge. J-Jack director Phil Jen- poor quality brick,” he said. They will appear in Perth ner has lifted more than 180 “We have spent eight years Magistrates Court on July houses with the innovative developing this unique sys- 28. process, which makes it tem and this Rivervale house The investigation is ongo- much faster to build a two was the worst case scenario ing and detectives are urging storey home and less expen- you could find. It is an amaz- anyone with any informa- sive. ing accomplishment.” tion regarding this matter to He said the jJack building The Knutsford Avenue call Crime Stoppers on 1800 system was developed in re- property owner, Peter Nix- 333 000 or make a report sponse to home owners and on, said lifting and moving online. builders’ frustrations with the 57-tonne house would If you are a victim of sex- the safety, time and cost of now enable him to subdivide ual abuse, contact police on traditional multi-storey the block. 131 444.

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Miss Chow servers Luke McGowan and Sophia Musitano. In the best taste

Sarah Brookes Western Australia. a hit during this time, so West Australian Miss Chows is committed to MISS Chow’s in South businesses that display the supporting local suppliers Perth has joined the Buy logo must meet stringent wherever possible.” West Eat Best program in a criteria for local content All of Miss Chow’s fruit, bid to support WA and quality. vegetables, seafood and producers and suppliers. Owner Jacquie Chan said meat are 100 per cent grown The Chinese restaurant now it was more important in Western Australia. will display the green bite than ever to be supporting On the menu is crayfish mark logo which is used local producers and sourced from Lancelin, free only on licensed suppliers. range chicken from Mt restaurants to let “We especially want to Barker and prawns from customers know they are support those who have Shark Bay. buying products that been heavily affected by Miss Chow’s restaurants have been grown, farmed COVID-19,” she said. are in South Perth, Clare- and processed in “Local exports have taken mont and Whitford City. Pumpkin and mushroom risotto This risotto is a delicious, METHOD hearty meal The Global 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C Vegan’s Ellie Bullen fan-forced. Line a baking tray often cooks in advance with baking paper. 2. Place the pumpkin on the ahead of a busy week. prepared tray and toss through ½ teaspoon of the Serves: 4 oil, the cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Bake for 30 minutes INGREDIENTS or until pumpkin is soft and ៉ 300g deseeded pumpkin, cooked through. Set aside. skin left on, cut into 3cm 3. Place the stock and 250ml (1 chunks cup) of water in a large the stock, stirring and waiting ៉ 2 tbsp olive oil saucepan and bring to the for it to be absorbed, until ៉ pinch of ground cinnamon boil. Turn off heat and cover. the rice is cooked through. ៉ sea salt 4. Heat 1 tsp of the oil in 5. Heat the remaining oil in a ៉ 1L vegetable stock another large saucepan over frying pan over high heat. ៉ 6 garlic cloves, crushed high heat. Add half the garlic Add the remaining garlic and ៉ 330g (1½ cups) arborio rice and saute for 30 seconds. the mushroom and saute for ៉ 125ml (½ cup) white wine Add the rice and white wine 5 minutes or until golden. ៉ 5 thyme sprigs and cook, stirring, until the 6. When the risotto is almost ៉ 200g mixed mushrooms, wine is absorbed. Add the ready, stir through the such as swiss brown, shiitake thyme and 250ml (1 cup) of mushroom and pumpkin and and oyster, roughly chopped the stock, then cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Add ៉ 3–4 large handfuls of baby cook, stirring occasionally, the spinach and simmer for spinach until the liquid is also another minute. Season with ៉ freshly ground black pepper absorbed. Continue to add salt and pepper.

SVB July 16, 2020 SWANCARE ADVERTISING FEATURE 13 Game-changing aged care

NO, this is not a five-star hotel or new apartment complex — this is Perth’s newest residential aged care facility and it is a game-changer for aged care in WA SwanCare Ningana is the fourth care facility within SwanCare Bentley Park, WA’s largest aged care and retirement campus, and has been cleverly designed to emulate familiar concepts of home. The fundamental design concept of the building consists of a unique layout where rooms become individual homes along a street that connects to a wider neighbourhood and community. There are indoor gardens, resident-use kitchens, reading nooks, lounge spaces and an enclosed fireplace on each level. With abundant daylight SwanCare Ningana is changing aged care living for the better. Pictures: Frances Andrijich and natural ventilation, the design also brings the mature gum trees provide a and dedicated — they really behind-the-scenes Each level has a casual of meals, adding to the outside in. There are large shaded green space for the know what they are doing. workspaces that allow resident-staff meeting home-like atmosphere. glass windows on the sides outdoor deck space on each You really couldn’t ask for everyday equipment space with a nurse station SwanCare Ningana offers of the building, with the upper level, some with city more.” storage as well as laundry area positioned near the flexible and adaptable room interior of the building views. Taking a whole-of- collection areas. resident’s kitchenette and types to cater for singles or hugging an open-air “Ningana surpasses all building approach to The separation between dining space, providing a couples, or those seeking a landscaped atrium. my expectations, I can’t give dementia care, Ningana living and working spaces relaxed place for residents much larger room type Sun-loving residents can high enough praise,” offers a layout with few reduces both noise and and staff to chat and than traditionally offered. “chase the sun”, with resident Patricia decision points, reducing operational clutter (such as connect. SwanCare Ningana is daylight infiltrating various Muirhead-Caddle said. possibilities for confusion. trolleys and medical This space also offers an managed by SwanCare, a parts of the building over “Aside from the beautiful Staff have access to equipment), enabling operational staff kitchen, non-profit and WA the course of the day. building, the staff are ‘hidden’ operational residents to feel more at allowing residents to see aged-care organisation On the western side, wonderfully professional corridors that provide home and relaxed. and smell the preparation operating since 1961.

SVB ZEST FOR LIFE 55+ LIFESTYLE What Lotto dreams are made of

Keren Bellos sign it over to her father, own who claimed the £1000 first “backyard,” A LIFE-CHANGING prize. especially for windfall allowing debt-free A further 352 of the the community living, that once-in-a- 100,000 marbles were then groups who lifetime holiday or a cash drawn and later that month needed it most. Powerball in May 1996, splash on loved ones is the competition’s profits While the draw went on which is now the largest Susie Combley hosted the first televised Lotto draw in often what dreams are were shared by 40 to provide 60 years of selling game. Since August 1979. Left: The winning ticket in the State’s first lottery, a made of. organisations, which entertainment and 2015, players have also been charity ticket draw held at Perth Town Hall on March 21, Long before coloured received grants ranging fundraising, it wasn’t until able to try striking it rich in 1933. Pictures: Lotterywest Lotto balls came into play from £5 to £200. February 12, 1979, that WA Set for Life. or the lighthearted “get Just one year before the had its first taste of Lotto, Now trading as community.” charitable and benevolent some Powerball problems” charity ticket draw, when with newspapers reporting Lotterywest, the authority In the 2018-19 financial purposes, helping those in slogan was coined, a crowd Australia was in the throes the game “swept through has largely remained true year, $985.3 million was need and getting projects, excitedly gathered at Perth of the Great Depression, the state like wildfire” as to its original goal despite spent on tickets, with 17.5 research, events and more Town Hall on March 21, the Lotteries Commission agents ran out of forms. the evolution of alternative million WA prize winners off the ground. 1933, to try their luck in the had formed after Railways About 125,000 players gambling options and — including 58 Division Some of the charity ticket state’s first lottery, with a Minister John Scaddan vied for a slice of $117,216 digitisation. One and 44 Scratch’n’Win draw’s original grant total prize pool of £3000 up introduced the Lotteries across four divisions, “Lotterywest’s purpose is Top Prize winners — recipients, such as for grabs. (Control) Bill into WA including a $35,165 Division about building a better WA scooping a total of $454.6 Parkerville Children and Of the 55,000 entries, Parliament. One prize that was shared together,” Lotterywest million, and community Youth Care, Silver Chain, St 13-year-old school student It aimed to control illegal by at least two winners. acting chief executive groups receiving $281.7 John WA and RSPCA WA, Joan Smart of Cottesloe hit gambling and offer a The instant lotteries, now Jeremy Hubble said. million in grants. still receive support to this the jackpot, her ticket government-endorsed local known as Scratch’n’Win, “We are fortunate in WA All funding goes to WA’s day. This year, profit from corresponding to the first lottery, stopping West launched in December 1982, to be home to the only State hospitals, sports and arts jackpots, draws and tickets numbered marble selected Aussies from buying the first wholly national Government-owned lottery sectors and will be directed to from a wooden barrel. eastern states tickets and Lotto game, Oz Lotto, in in Australia where all non-government Lotterywest’s COVID-19 But as a minor she had to keeping the money in our February 1994 and profits are returned to the organisations with Relief Fund.

SVB July 16, 2020 ORYX COMMUNITIES ADVERTISING FEATURE 15 Stay positive with good choices

IN the cold and grey winter intended to support their carer to help them navigate days, it is not uncommon to individual life goals. their new home. experience Seasonal There are a variety of Residents enjoy chatting Affective Disorder (SAD), a activities to choose from, to each other in small diagnosable mental health such as exercise classes to communal hubs located on concern experienced by suit a range of abilities each level at The many. including hydrotherapy in Richardson where carers, A type of depression, the heated pool, singing and registered nurses and SAD is brought about by music appreciation, guided lifestyle team members are the change in season and meditations, gardening and often found discussing all symptoms can include a bible studies. topics big and small. lack of energy or interest in If you require support or regular activities, extreme WHOLESOME MEALS wish to speak to someone tiredness and overeating or Foods high in about your situation or that craving carbohydrate- carbohydrates and fats of a loved one, call The heavy, comfort foods. trigger the release of Richardson on 9381 2800. Hydrotherapy classes take place at The Richardson’s heated indoor pool. To help you stay positive, dopamine, endorphins and Picture: Joel Barbitta the team at Oryx serotonin, making it an Communities’ The easy choice to reach for that Richardson has put warm dessert after dinner. together some tips to beat Our bodies can also feel the ‘winter blues’ this hungrier as the season. temperature drops, needing energy to generate internal QUALITY SLEEP heat. Choosing healthy, While getting quality sleep hearty foods can ensure is important, too much you are getting the energy sleep is also not necessarily you need this winter. good for you and can leave For example, at The you feeling lethargic and Richardson, amongst other lacking in energy. nostalgic meals, a healthy Adults should aim for version of shepherd’s pie between seven to nine packed with vegetables is a hours of sleep each night. fan-favourite of the There are many apps residents this season. available to help you track All menus and recipes are and ensure you are getting carefully designed in a good night’s sleep. consultation with a dietician and prepared EARLY RISERS on-site by executive chef Sunlight triggers our Javier, ensuring residents ‘happy hormone’ serotonin are devouring healthy and rising early can helpings of their favourite optimise your exposure. meals. For example, with no set-time for breakfast at CONNECT The Richardson, residents Regular catch-ups and are able to enjoy their communication with loved mornings the way they ones can help to boost our wish, whether it is a mood and with restrictions morning stroll along the easing in Perth, we can now leafy streets of West Perth socialise (responsibly) or enjoying a cup of tea again. outside in The Richardson’s In view of this, the team gardens. at The Richardson understands that a move HELPFUL HABITS into residential care can be Setting goals and creating an emotional time for new, sensible habits or residents and family and kicking bad ones can staff are here to provide contribute to a healthy, support along the way. happy mind. They have a unique At The Richardson, the approach to help residents lifestyle program is settle in by allocating a developed with residents’ resident-buddy and a interests in mind and dedicated new-resident

The Richardson’s gardens are a great place for residents to enjoy the sunshine. Picture: Peta North SVB 16 BAPTISTCARE ADVERTISING FEATURE July 16, 2020 Graham Mabury back on mic

IT has been six years since “Everybody’s ageing “The sessions provide legendary broadcaster journey is different and it practical information about Graham Mabury signed off was a privilege to hear retirement and aged care, from his hugely popular people’s deeply personal and have proven Nightline radio program on stories about the enormously popular,” he 6PR for the last time. unexpected joys and said. After 33 years of using challenges we can face as “Attendees have shared the power and immediacy we grow older,” he said. many questions and of talkback radio to create a “We also spoke to experts personal stories with our sense of community among such as renowned dementia team during these events, his legion of listeners, he researcher Professor Ralph and it demonstrates that we felt the time was right to Martins and independent need to be talking more step away from the financial planner Nick about the issues that matter microphone. Bruining, so the podcast to people as they age.” But while he may have provides plenty of practical Graham said work had retired from radio to allow information and advice.” already started on Series him and wife Merle to While it is Graham’s first Two and he is hoping spend more time with their foray into podcasting, he Demystifying Aged Care sons — both successful believes Demystifying Aged listeners will send in their musicians living overseas Care has strong synergies questions and feedback, — Graham’s life is busier with the brand of radio he and provide suggestions for than ever. is synonymous with. future episodes. In addition to his role as “Nightline was about “We are giving a voice to pastor at the Mt Pleasant empowering people to act the conversations that are Church, he is on the Curtin on their own behalf and happening now in the FM Advisory Board, sits on linking them with community,” he said. “We three animal ethics and resources,” he said. are unpacking the aged three human ethics “When we created the care issues that matter, and research committees, and is biggest blanket in the sharing insights and an ambassador and patron world, we were joining information through a free of several not-for-profit Graham Mabury and Baptistcare’s Russell Bricknell in the studio for the Demystifying people, not just knitted and easily accessible organisations. Aged Care podcast. Picture: Tony McDonough squares, and I believe this broadcast medium.” Transitioning from life in podcast will deliver that Listen now by searching radio has seen the now the microphone, this time extra support and care. residential aged care and same sense of connection.” for Demystifying Aged Care 73-year-old drawing on his as the host of a podcast Series One, which is now the concept of dying well. Baptistcare chief on your favourite podcast superannuation and a part exploring ageing. live on all major podcast Although Graham was a exeuctive Russell Bricknell app or by visiting pension and, in his own Produced by aged-care apps, features six episodes little nervous about pulling said the idea for the podcast www.baptistcare.com.au/ words, “dealing with some provider Baptistcare, the examining the emotional, on the headphones and was born from the podcast. changes in lifestyle I didn’t podcast is called physical, spiritual, and jumping back into a radio community response to the Baptistcare has more see coming”. Demystifying Aged Care financial aspects of ageing. studio after a six-year free Demystifying Aged than 45 years of experience These are the personal and, as the name suggests, Topics include dementia, hiatus, his conversations Care information sessions providing home care and experiences Graham is is about navigating what planning for retirement, with experts, seniors and the organisation had been residential living options sharing with a new can be a challenging accessing home care, their families prove that running over the past few for West Australians in audience as he returns to journey for those needing volunteering, living in broadcasting is in his DNA. years. their senior years.

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Arylene Westlake-Jennings The co-founder and director added one of the OTHER WE’VE heard it time and biggest challenges thus far time again: Melbourne and in 2020 had been the EVENTS Sydney are “so much uncertainty surrounding if RETURNING better” than Perth. and when business would Unfortunately for our return to normal. FOR 2020 prodigal eastern states “With events having such • OKTOBERFEST IN THE cousins, the pandemic has a significant lead time, it GARDENS – Saturday, made it difficult for them to caused a lot of difficulties October 10 maintain that facade. co-ordinating logistics and • GOOD DAY SUNSHINE Because, unlike them, we marketing campaigns for (Margaret River) – are now possibly just days events which were at one Saturday, October 31 away from Phase 5 of our stage at risk of not • BY THE C – Saturday, restrictions easing, with all occurring at all in 2020,” Mr November 7 state restrictions removed, Buckley said. • DINER EN BLANC – including the 2sq m rule “Despite these Saturday, November 7 dropped for all venues (oh, challenges, we remained • THE PINEAPPLE CLUB except for the hard border positive and stayed focused – Saturday, November 21 with the rest of the country on rolling with the bumps. • GIN TONICA FESTIVAL but perhaps we’d be wise to “It’s been wonderful to – Sunday, November 29 keep that for now). touch base with all our • SETS ON THE BEACH When Phase 4 was suppliers and vendors to PRESENTS FISHER announced, a collective get the ball rolling again BEACH PARTY – cheer could be heard from and play a part in helping Sunday, November 29 across our state from event Nowhereman Brewing Co’s Pia Poynton, Rocky Ridge Brewing Co’s Ricky Watt, Perth them get back on their feet organisers and rescheduled Craft Beer Festival organiser Brett Walsh, Feral Brewing Company’s Bronte O’Donoghue again, too.” dates came pouring out. and Funk Cider’s Dougie Clarke are looking forward to September’s Perth Craft Beer Down in our most One of those throwing Festival at Claremont Showground. Picture: Andrew Ritchie recognised wine region, the prospect for both our artist her hands up was Palace J organisers of Margaret and local tourism Entertainment’s Jaylee reasons. edition.” favourites Beer Farm, River Region Open Studios industry,” Open Studios Osborne as she signalled “We’re feeling incredibly Punters are also marking Rocky Ridge and Boston were also thrilled to chairman Jim Davies said. the return of another of her enthusiastic and inspired to the weekend of September Brewing Co for the event’s announce its new dates for So whether you’re many events that had to be make it the best year so 4–6 on their calendars for third edition. September 12–23, looking for a good excuse to rescheduled. far,” Ms Osborne said. “The the return of WA’s biggest “We’re absolutely thrilled confirming a whopping 101 catch up with friends while The event director’s hardest things was the hops-induced booze-up, the to be announcing the artists from the South-West perusing inspiring popular vino-themed music uncertainly of whether it Perth Craft Beer Festival, in return of Perth Craft Beer would open the doors to creations, turning it up festival Wine Machine will was going to happen or not. time for Father’s Day. Festival for 2020; it’s one of their studio to art lovers. with your besties or return to the Swan Valley “So much love has gone Claremont Showground our flagship events, and an “We believe it might be shouting Dad a frothy, there for its fourth year on into planning the event we will be filled with a range of event we put a lot of love the first full-scale event are plenty of options in the Saturday, October 17, after just want to see it come to breweries and cideries from into, plus, there’s beer!” returning to the Margaret near future for everyone to the original April date had fruition; we are all very across the country, Aedan Buckley, from event River region post COVID-19 wrap up 2020 on a more to be moved for obvious excited for a spring including West Australian organisers Bar Pop, said. restrictions, an exciting positive note.

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Triton that’s tough to beat Grant Edwards infotainment up to modern expectations: once plugged in WHEN you’re a ute owner, via the USB port, it provides things get done. easy access to podcasts, music Within hours of getting and Google Maps. behind the wheel of the Those in the back sit Mitsubishi Triton, a couch was upright, but have roof- moved. mounted air vents and a Then a desk, filing cabinet, fold-down armrest with cup chair, followed by a holders. cross-trainer. Feeling sure-footed and There’s a good reason dual robust, the Triton has cabs have become developed an honest and commonplace around reliable reputation. Australian households. The 2.4-litre four-cylinder The Toyota HiLux has held diesel engine may not look the nation’s top selling mantle entry with push button start suburban carparks. inspiring on paper in for the past four years, with and dual-zone aircon. Rear cross traffic alert is comparison to rivals, but feels the Ford Ranger snapping at White and red are the only also standard, which is an strong and responsive. its heels. free external colours, with extra set of eyes when Those who opt for the auto Typically higher dual-cab silver, blue, grey and black reversing. One interesting — even tradies prefer the prices mean both are out of costing an extra $740 and the inclusion is Mitsubishi’s self-shifters nowadays — can reach for many, but special diamond white $940. “misacceleration mitigation” use the steering wheel paddles Mitsubishi’s five-seat Warranty coverage is seven feature, which guards against for manual-style control. workhorse appeals with prices years or 150,000km. the driver mistakenly The auto offers timely shifts starting from about $35,990. The first three services are punching the accelerator and the Triton gets away off The instant asset write-off capped at $299 and instead of the brake when the line briskly. makes purchases before maintenance is due annually stationary or below 10km/h. VERDICT: Dual-cabs no December 30 even more or every 15,000km. Radar cruise control is one longer equal a rock-hard ride appealing for business owners Among the first utes to raise of the few current tech items and featureless travels. and with COVID-19 the safety bar, the Triton has a missing. Blending car comforts and restrictions making overseas five-star safety rating but it Nothing too flashy, the tough looks, the Triton is one and even interstate travel look was awarded five years ago Triton interior combines work of the most affordable utes dicey for at least the and the criteria has since and play. around, which has equipment short-term, there is no better become more demanding. The driver has only height and four-wheel drive ability time to explore our own Still, Mitsubishi upped its adjustment of the steering tough to beat. backyard. game two years ago and the wheel — no reach — although We stepped into the mid-spec GLS offers autonomous we had no issue finding a good GLS variant. braking, which can slam on position behind the wheel with MITSUBISHI TRITON Base variants are bereft of the anchors if the driver brilliantly supportive front GLS alloy wheels and extra style; doesn’t react quick enough to a seats. Variant GLS 4x4 GLS models are where the frontal collision (it detects Cloth trim (leather is Price $47,940 specification begins to gain the pedestrians, too), along with available on the Premium Engine 2.4-litre best creature comforts. blind spot monitoring and lane model that’s another $4850) four-cylinder turbo diesel It has 18-inch alloys, 7-inch change warning. feels like it’s in for the long Output 133kW/430Nm touchscreen featuring Measuring more than 5.3m, haul within a predominant- Transmission Six-speed smartphone mirroring apps the front and rear parking ly black and straight- automatic Apple CarPlay and Android sensors and reversing camera forwardly designed cabin. Fuel Economy Auto, side steps, rear diff lock are vital for successfully Adding the smartphone 8.6L/100km for extra traction, keyless navigating your way through mirroring apps brings the SVB July 16, 2020 SPORT 23

Swans hold Dreaming of World Cup Glory IT may be three years away, last W-League season, Rig- but former Queens Park by started in all 12 games player and Perth Glory cap- for the Glory and was a con- off Demons tain Natasha Rigby is al- stant shining light in what SWAN Districts could be Fisher put together an ready dreaming of the was ultimately a disap- without midfielder-forward even four-quarter perfor- grassroots boost the pointing campaign. George Hampson for round mance. Women’s World Cup will For many footballers, one of the WAFL after West Coast WAFL addi- provide. playing in a home World knocking off Perth by just tions Brady Grey, Fraser The local game is set to Cup is considered the peak eight points in a see-sawing McInnes and Andrew Fisher reap the rewards of Austra- of one’s professional match at Mineral Resources lifted in the second half dur- lia and New Zealand jointly career and it is certainly no Park in Lathlain, 12.6 (78) to ing the Demons’ fight-back, hosting the 2023 tourna- different for Rigby, who 10.10 (70). with half-forward Matt Rog- ment and Rigby is excited said the prospect of playing Hampson is in doubt for ers arguably the most con- to see a domino effect result in front of family and the start of the season after sistent player against his in improvements from friends in the sport’s big- hurting his right hamstring former club and Brant Col- juniors all the way through gest tournament was driv- in the second quarter ledge finding plenty of the to the W-League. ing her to improve. against the Demons shortly ball. Rigby is one of the few While the Glory skipper after booting his second Key forward Logan McDo- regional players in the Glo- is yet to play for the Matil- major. nald took the points against ry squad, having grown up das, she said the chance to Swan Districts were well fellow first-round AFL draft playing in Margaret River represent them on the served by former Northern fancy Denver Grainger-Bar- before moving north to world stage was more than Blues (VFL) pair Frank ras, booting two majors and Perth for university. She enough motivation to last Anderson and Sam Fisher, taking several contested caught the eye with a string her until the tournament who added plenty to their marks. Potential No.1 pick of impressive performanc- kicks off in July 2023. midfield. Anderson had a Grainger-Barras had his es in the state league for “To be able to perform in huge impact in the first half moments, including a strong Queens Park and was front of your country, before he was rested, while intercept mark and a high- snapped up by the Glory, Natasha Rigby on the ball. Picture: Daniel Carson friends and family, those smooth-moving left-footer flying spoil down back. making her debut in 2018. people that have been there As someone whose skills so I think this will only help light on those leagues will to support your entire ath- were honed and developed to put the spotlight on what help to kind of lift the qual- letic career, will be such an Slow return to sport in the country and has we are providing our young ity of the league and the amazing opportunity for taken the long road to the boys and girls,” she said. financial implications of it; those women and for us as a ABOUT a third of people same time last year. W-League, Rigby said she “There will be such a hopefully there’ll be more country to come together,” who played sports before More than 65 per cent of hoped hosting the World focus on the World Cup funding towards more she said. coronavirus have yet to state sporting associations Cup would have a trickle- itself, we’ll almost be forced amateur competitions as “It’s so exciting for every- return. that responded to the survey down effect that extended to lift the standard of foot- well so that they can build body who is a footballer at While most winter sports blamed the reduction on the to the regional areas. ball that’s happening from and then that can only have the moment and personally in WA are back in action this COVID-19 pandemic shut- “Growing up in Margaret the grassroots level all the a flow-on effect.” it would be an incredible month, a survey by Sport- down of sport. River, there wasn’t the de- way through to state league Stepping into the cap- opportunity and it only West found registrations Nearly 35 per cent of re- velopment pathways there and all the way through to taincy role after Sam fuels the fire to make you across junior and senior spondents said affordability for young players that W-League. Kerr’s move to English gi- train harder and play bett- sports were down by 29 per was the main driver for low- there potentially could be, “I hope that that spot- ants Chelsea ahead of the er.” cent compared with the er registrations.

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