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SVB October 8, 2020 NEWS 3 Eagles make their pitch Sarah Brookes seek legal advice on whether games to be played each year Stadium, which was built at mate crowd sizes, frequen- Lathlain resident Mike AFL games could be played by Perth Demons, any future great cost to the State for the cies of matches and Lanternier said the proposal THE West Coast Eagles have at Lathlain Park due to a men and women’s WAFL very purpose that the Eagles associated traffic manage- would have a significant submitted a development lack of clarity in the lease teams and its AFLW team. are looking for and that is ment, such as the promotion impact on locals in terms of application to the WA Plan- agreement. Ratepayers Association of where these commercially of public transport use.” noise, light, parking and ning Commission to play up In July the Town told the the Town of Victoria Park focussed professional games The spokesman said security. to 45 football games a year at club it had to submit a devel- Group chairman Vince Max- should be held.” future WAFL, WAFLW and “When concerns were its admin and training head- opment application to hold well said the area around A West Coast Eagles AFLW teams and associated raised at council, communi- quarters in Lathlain. future AFLW games or pre- Lathlain Park was primarily spokesman said the applica- games at the ground were ty consultation and refe- Feathers flew earlier this season AFL matches at residential and not equipped tion was in part to redefine subject to the COVID-19 sit- rence group the WCE year when the Eagles played Lathlain. The Eagles’ devel- for large crowds. the venue capacity (6500), uation. representatives clearly stat- a pre-season match at the opment application propos- “Lathlain is not Subiaco,” which was materially less Town of Victoria Park ed that no games would be ground, with claims Town of es a maximum crowd of 6500 he said. than before the redevelop- CEO Anthony Vuleta said played at Lathlain,” he said. Victoria Park councillors regardless of the game or “People are used to the few ment. the Town would make a rec- “It is inconceivable that and the community had event and no home and away thousand that attend Perth “The DA is also to make ommendation to the WAPC the demand to play games at been misled by the club regular season AFL games, footy club games but these the community aware that at after submissions were pres- Lathlain Park was not which had indicated train- which attract tens of thou- are not every weekend and times we may have a WAFL ented next month. known at the time of signing ing was the only activity to sands of spectators, except most of the attendees are and or an AFLW team play at “The Town is yet to consid- the lease.” occur at the oval. in the pre-season. locals. The Subiaco stadium the venue,” he said. er the merits of the pro- Consultation runs until It prompted the Town to It also lists the number of was replaced with Optus “The DA includes approxi- posal,” he said. October 9. Walk to the beat for Heartkids Monogram Vic Park. LIFE for those living with one and one of the most congenital heart disease common birth abnormali- can change in a heartbeat. ties affecting one in every Townhouses For Burswood parents 100 births. Tegan and Jarrad, their son There is no known cure. Nash was just six days old The Spencers said they approved when he underwent open were honoured to be Heart PERTH-based property de- heart surgery for multiple Angel Ambassadors for veloper Locus Development severe heart defects. Perth for HeartKids charity Group has received approval Just three months later walk Two Feet & A Heart- to build 10 three and four- he had a second operation. beat on October 18. bedroom two-storey homes He took his last breath on “We are walking for our in Victoria Park. February 11, just before he beautiful, brave man to Group spokesman Came- turned five months old. honour his memory and ron Alder said Monogram Tegan said Nash fought raise much needed funds Vic Park was one of two bigger battles in five for HeartKids who provid- townhouse projects current- months than most people ed so much support to us ly in the works by the compa- fight in their lifetime. while in hospital and con- ny, with the other in “Nash had gorgeous blue tinue to do so for so many Wembley. eyes and a smile that would families going through the “We’ve seen considerable light up a room, he loved same battles.” demand for the project al- being read to and being Also walking this year is ready, with vested interest held,” she said. another Burswood family from those who currently “Nash spent the majority whose four-year-old daugh- call Vic Park home,” he said. of his life at Perth Chil- ter Kayleigh has a congen- “There are plenty of high- dren’s Hospital and tou- ital heart condition. rise apartments and estab- ched the hearts of many, Chantelle Ball said Kay- lished homes in the area; a but mostly his incredibly leigh has already had five brand-new turn-key town- proud mum and dad.” surgeries, the first when house with a modern edge is Throughout the ordeal she was a week old. a rare find. the Spencer family were “These surgeries caused “We wanted to meet that supported by HeartKids, a a lot of distress in the fam- demand while providing a national charity dedicated ily as her older brother look and feel that is true to to supporting children, could not understand why Vic Park and will stand the teens and adults affected by they weren’t all together,” test of time.” congenital heart disease. said Chantelle. Construction is anticipat- Congenital heart disease The charity walk if from ed to start in the coming is a leading causes of death Burswood to Matagarup months, with an estimated of Australian babies under Bridge and back. Nash and his father Jarrad Spencer. completion date of spring 2021.

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INSIDE ating as BWS) on a five-year lease with five options of five years each. Ray White Commercial BWS Manning has sold for more than $2 million. (WA) property advisor Brett Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan Wilkins said the property portunity for investors seek- the City of South Perth, Wel- was in an enviable position News Production: David Friedlos generated strong interest. ing the security of a wyn Avenue has attracted with its proximity to Curtin Design: Carly Pilton “The auction campaign Woolworths lease to buy into multiple high-profile ten- University and the Perth Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings generated 45 enquiries and a pretty neighbourhood ants including Woolworths CBD. Digital Editor: Alison Middleton we received six offers for the strip centre. Group Limited, Australia “Manning is seriously property,” he said. “In an established suburb Post and IGA.” under-supplied with retail,” General inquiries: 9237 1000 “This was the perfect op- within the municipality of Mr Wilkins said Manning he said. Email: [email protected] 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 Business Development Manager: Andrew Clark 0413 444 031 Contact Centre/Trades: Ilsa Yates 9237 1465 Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017.

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SVB October 8, 2020 NEWS 5 Children at core Land sale of Ngala services

AN organisation founded make evidence central to to provide support and everything Ngala offers. stopper shelter for unmarried “This enables Ngala to mothers who were offer holistic care backed Sarah Brookes directly and separately with shunned by society at the by data across the entire or- the private road’s landown- time has celebrated its ganisation. THE Town of Victoria Park er. 130th anniversary. “We believe every child has backed away from Mayor Karen Vernon said Ngala, WA’s oldest not- deserves the opportunity to requesting the Lands Minis- during the debate she was for-profit group, started as be their best and that par- ter to intervene so it can pro- uneasy about council taking the House of Mercy in 1890 enting should be a joyful ceed with its multimillion- such steps of involvement. and today runs dozens of and rewarding experi- dollar sale of a parcel of land “I don’t have a difficulty programs and services for ence.” to Woolworths. with there being a process children, including early Ms Beermier said despite Fabcot, Woolworths’ in- for asking the Minister for learning and development turning 130 this month house corporate property Lands to dedicate space as a centres, programs for Ngala was still evolving, division, bid $3.8 million to public road where that land Indigenous families, a par- including with its plans purchase the 82-bay carpark has been used in an uninter- enting line and the Ngala for an early childhood pre- on Shepperton Road and the rupted way for at least 10 Hospital in Kensington. cinct next to its Kensington right of way (known as ROW years as a public road,” she Ngala chief executive site. 54) from the Town to develop said. Fiona Beermier said the “The COVID-19 pandem- into a small shopping centre. “It is a common process. approach to raising chil- ic has reinforced the impor- Council approved the sale “My fundamental prob- dren had changed dramati- tance of remote service late last year subject to the lem is why we as a council cally over the years. offerings and the precinct closure of the right of way would choose to do this. “In the 1890s, child rear- will increase Ngala’s and its amalgamation with “Now we know it wasn’t ing advice emphasised the capacity to provide digital the carpark. our land in the first place, importance of strict sched- parenting support,” she However it was later disco- and although there is a ules and discipline from said. vered the road doesn’t mechanism in place so we birth, with affection The planned precinct belong to the council and is can amalgamate it and close towards babies strongly will be built on a vacant privately owned by two the road, the real question is discouraged,” she said. block of Crown land given deceased men. why would we do that. “In the 1980s the impor- to the organisation by the The current owners of the “We can tell Fabcot to pur- tance of providing children State Government in 2018. road have not been identi- sue it.” with a loving and nurtur- The precinct is in the fied however council can But Cr Wilfred Hendricks ing environment and the design phase but when request the Lands Minister argued that the council had impact on long-term out- complete it will also facili- to dedicate the privately followed due process. comes were recognised by tate intensive early-parent- owned road as a public road “We should move this pro- research. ing services, early learning so it can proceed with the ject forward, if we don’t that “Ngala decided about 20 and development pro- sale of the land. end of town will look like a years ago to shift our focus grams, and a research plat- Ngala educator Brianna Rooney with Morgan, Julian and A motion to that effect was ghost town,” he said. to evidence-based care and form. Elsie.  Picture: Andrew Ritchie lost 5-3, effectively meaning “This is the best thing for Fabcot will have to deal Vic Park.”

SVB 6 NEWS October 8, 2020 Bold vision ready to open THE City of Belmont’s lar- gest construction project to date in its history, the new $41.5 million Belmont Hub, will open its doors next week. City chief executive John Christie said the community centre was a modern multi- purpose cross-generational community building featur- ing a library over two levels, a digital hub and recording studio, seniors’ hub, state-of- the-art museum and office space for community service Belmont Hub will open next week. providers. “With a construction cost mark building within the council after listening to our of $38m, Belmont Hub repre- Faulkner Park Civic Pre- community, then lots of sents a major investment on cinct with its unique archi- work over many years to the part of the City of Bel- tecture.” bring this to fruition includ- mont to facilitate the deliv- Mayor Phil Marks said the ing advocacy and lobbying ery of services to the the Belmont Hub was for funding,” he said. community and has been designed by the community “The building achieved a 5 delivered on budget,” he for the community. Star Green Star Design said. “Belmont Hub has been Review and is currently “This building is absolute- many years in the making, working towards achieving a ly stunning and firmly beginning with a bold vision 6 Star Green Star As-Built announces itself as a land- developed by the City and certification.”

Kimberley Like Nowhere Else event co-ordinator Suzy Stanford. Cameras focus on the Fitzroy

A PHOTO exhibition is metre sawfish art installa- Kimberley’s Fitzroy River showcasing the natural tion is part of the exhibition, region to the Victoria Park beauty and importance of raising awareness of the community. the Kimberley’s Fitzroy Riv- array of wildlife the Fitzroy “The exhibition cele- er. supports, including the brates the mighty Fitzroy The Fitzroy River: Life- world’s most important pop- River, WA’s largest river and blood of the Kimberley exhi- ulation of the critically the lifeblood of the Kimber- bition at the Victoria Park endangered freshwater saw- ley, which is under threat Library has stunning pho- fish. from large-scale irrigation tography from WA photog- Kimberley Like Nowhere proposals,” she said. raphers Damian Kelly and Else event co-ordinator Suzy The free exhibition will be Adam Monk. Stanford said the event open daily from 9am to 5pm A spectacular seven- brought the beauty of the until October 10.

SVB October 8, 2020 NEWS 7 Level crossings thing of past Sarah Brookes There now seems to be a IT is full steam ahead for a determined effort to fast controversial project to track the project under the auspices remove level crossings along the Armadale line and build of COVID-19 Perth’s first sky rail. Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon Requests for proposals are now being sought from con- wan to intervene and investi- throwing another $1.5b for tractors to replace crossings gate underground options. infrastructure for the states. at Oats Street, Mint Street Town of Victoria Park “So let us have some of and Welshpool Road with Mayor Karen Vernon said that money to explore elevated rail. the State Government had underground rail options. The successful contractor still not responded to the “This is a once-in-lifetime must also demonstrate good Town’s concerns about the opportunity and we need to design. project going ahead without get it right. Up to 2.8km of elevated proper consultation. “Busting congestion is one rail could be laid along the “There now seems to be a thing, but changing the Armadale line which the determined effort to fast dynamic of our community State Government says will track the project under the is the missing piece that nev- provide more opportunities auspices of COVID-19 and er gets mentioned by govern- for pedestrians, cyclists and stimulating the economy but ment.” motorists to safely cross the our concerns remain the Federal Minister for Popu- rail corridor while also cre- same about there being no lation, Cities and Urban ating safer roads, quieter consultation with the com- Infrastructure Alan Tudge neighbourhoods and new munity,” she said. said they were prioritising connections between com- “The State Government projects in Perth that would munities. has repeatedly said that bust congestion, drive the However the project is not underground rail options WA economy and deliver without its detractors are cost prohibitive and they local jobs. including the local council have no money for it. WA Transport Minister and residents who will live “This is despite the fact Rita Saffioti said removing in the shadow of the sky rail. the WA Government is about the crossings was a key elec- Locals were shocked when to post a $1.7 billion surplus tion commitment. the Government first of which the WA Treasurer “This project will help announced its sky rail plans says every cent is available support the Western Austra- in June, prompting them to for infrastructure works and lian economy through call on Premier Mark McGo- now the Fed Government is COVID-19,” she said.

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Tram B15 is restored and set to be on show in South Perth. Ferry tram’s back

Carmelle Wilkinson to the original tram line. South Perth Mayor Greg Tram services operated in Milner said the project was a ONE of the old trams that South Perth from 1922 to collaboration between the once rattled through South 1950 until bus services were City of South Perth, the his- Perth and Como has been re- introduced. torical society and Perth stored and is now housed in South Perth Historical Electric Tramways Society a purpose-built tram barn at Society president Lynn Inc. Windsor Park in South O’Hara said she was excited “The City is passionate Perth. to see the ferry tram arrive. about conserving our local Found in a Kelmscott “Restoration of the ferry history... the ferry tram will backyard, it was transported tram has been faithfully exe- provide a glimpse of life that to Whiteman Park before cuted, the roof was in good was once commonplace in being lovingly restored by condition, but other sections the area.” volunteers from Perth Elec- had deteriorated and many The tram barn has been tric Tramways Society. wooden parts had to be built from masonry and Many of the volunteers replaced,’’ she said. glazing, with bi-fold doors had travelled on the tram “The tram has been built allowing people to move when it was in service. to showcase this remarkable throughout the building and Tram B15, a restored B vehicle and complements tram. class tram, which was built the heritage buildings of the The facility will open from in 1899, is now located close precinct.” October 23. Web spin for Vic Park THE Town of Victoria invest in the Town. variety of sectors, from Park has launched its first “The Town is open to tourism, sports leisure and dedicated investment web- creating investment op- attractions, to retail and site to help evolve the area portunities and places hospitality, and even the into WA’s premier place for where business can pros- knowledge industries and innovation, entertainment per,” she said. biopharmaceuticals.” and entrepreneurship. “We want innovative and The website includes an Mayor Karen Vernon ambitious organisations to interactive map, where said the interactive Invest be part of this growth by locations, key features and Vic Park site was a one- investing in their future icons are showcased, help- stop-shop for investors, de- and investing in Vic Park. ing potential investors find velopers and local busi- “The Town is unique, the ideal location for nesses that combined with the potential to lead upcoming projects. Visit everything needed to the State across a wide investvicpark.wa.gov.au.

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SVB 10 BOOKS October 8, 2020 Write in the mood

Tanya MacNaughton

THE advice for would-be authors to ‘write what they know’ could not be more accurate for Esther Krogdahl’s debut picture book, Grumbelina. “It’s totally based on my daughter Hazel and her mood swings and tantrums when she turned three-and- a-half,” Krogdahl, of Inglewood, said. “It’s a rhyming picture book about a little girl called Hazel Spratt who starts having some pretty big emotions and her parents make the most of the situation by making light of her crazy demands. “It was one of those things where you may as well laugh about it so you don’t cry about it. The story resonated with me and then I found it resonated with lots of other friends who had children and gone through similar phases Grumbelina author Esther Krogdahl. with their kids. “I think I wrote the book and the ride you’re about to gaming career, she never interested or thought about more for parents because go on,” she said. had any unfulfilled burning it, but once Hazel started it’s like our little in-joke.” “My biggest claim to fame desire to turn her talent to behaving the way she did, I Krogdahl’s work as a was that I got to work on a children’s book, despite was inspired and really software engineer has seen the Galaxy’s Edge project, the idea having been enjoyed the process. It’s a her achieve her dream job which is the Star Wars suggested to her. lot easier than writing in the gaming industry, Land at Disney. People in “I’d always been terrible novels.” making mobile queue and my industry tend to nerd at writing short stories and Grumbelina by Esther interactive world games for out when they hear that.” I figured you don’t get any Krogdahl, illustrations by visitors to Disney Parks. Although Krogdahl wrote shorter than a children’s Aleksandra Szmidt “They’re themed and character bios and book,” she said. (Hachette New Zealand, interactive with the queue narrative arcs in her “So I was never $16.99).

SVB October 8, 2020 SWANCARE ADVERTISING FEATURE 11 Praise for village design WHEN you think of a retirement village, you might not associate it with world-class, trailblazing architecture — but SwanCare is changing mindsets. SwanCare Bentley Park’s new $20 million Leisure Precinct will be vying against some of Australia’s best architectural wonders in the upcoming 2020 National Architecture Awards. The new development has been shortlisted to compete against six other projects from across the country in the category of Urban Design after winning the Urban Design Award at the they are right here where 2020 WA Architecture we live,” Judy said. Awards in July. “There’s no need to go In addition to the win, the overseas for a resort Leisure Precinct also holiday, we live in one; received commendations in thank you, SwanCare.” the Public Architecture and SwanCare is proudly Lighting categories at the West Australian and State awards. not-for-profit since it was The Leisure Precinct has established in the early transformed the heart of ’60s as Swan Cottage SwanCare Bentley Park, SwanCare Bentley Park’s new Leisure Precinct is in the running for the Urban Design award in the 2020 National Homes. which is WA’s largest fully Architecture Awards. SwanCare Bentley Park is integrated retirement and home to more than 1000 aged care site. hub and gymnasium. successful. site, it was a considerable something different; the residents and offers a full The precinct spans about These facilities are SwanCare chief executive decision to give the result is more than suite of services, four aged 8400sqm (across ground surrounded by improved Graham Francis said the go-ahead for such a bold impressive.” care facilities and an onsite level) and offers new club walkways, gardens and a design of the Leisure and challenging SwanCare resident Judy homecare service. rooms, a function centre, new bowling green. Precinct was unusual for a development,” Graham Mackintosh said the The winners of the 2020 landscaped gardens with The Leisure Precinct’s retirement village. said. Leisure Precinct was a huge National Architecture sound and light features, a architects Iredale Pedersen “Back when we were “I am so pleased we hit with the residents. Awards will be announced park, heated indoor Hook will be on hand to looking at the conceptual agreed to break the “We are thrilled with in a live broadcast on swimming pool, wellness accept the award if architectural plans for this traditional mold and go for these amazing facilities and Thursday, November 5.

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Dreams may be dashed Natalie Hordov and applicants, and any other three months’ worth of let alone whatever holding Kim Macdonald hopeful home builders, will work within weeks of the costs they have.” find they won’t be able to rebates being announced Mr Kirkham said it was HOME builders have been claim the Building Bonus or and realised too late he important prospective new flocking to claim the HomeBuilder due to the would not be able to start home builders understood various building grants but tight timeframes required site works at their block there were many things one industry expert expects to meet those conditions.” within the deadlines. that could hold the deal up 30-40 per cent of signed Housing Industry Luckily for them, the and cost them the bonuses. deals will fail. Association executive builder helped set them up “The main reason is “By the middle of last director Cath Hart said an with another company, and builders’ inability to get the month the State increasing number of even allowed the new signed deals processed in Government had received people who had paid contractor to use the same time,” he said. 283 applications for the deposits and believed they house plans he had already “This can be anything $20,000 Building Bonus, would be eligible for the developed. from lending issues, with just 96 of those payments were having their Cassidy Eastabrook and Liam Rogers on their block. Mr Kirkham said 10 valuations, planning approved,” New Home jobs cancelled due to the people contacted NHBB last approvals from the shire Building Brokers managing tight building times consumers will struggle to their initial deposit of week and were now and titles from the WA director Tristan Kirkham required for the schemes. find someone else to build $1500-$3000 and signs the shopping plans around Planning Commission. said. “In recent weeks about their home as some preparation of plans after builders let them go. “Drafting is also a “Land sales boomed after 300 consumers have had builders are also no longer agreement,” she said. “In one example, after shortage in the industry at the announcement of the their jobs cancelled and taking on any more “As such, some builders over 10 weeks, one builder, the moment.” State and Federal building their deposits returned due grant-related work.” have already have stopped finally worked out the block Finalising finance was a stimulus packages so there to builders’ concerns that Ms Hart said there had taking new jobs now and had a 3m-plus slope in it,” significant issue, with are hundreds, if not their projects won’t meet been a misconception the others will likely follow he said. banks scrutinising loans thousands of people still the tight build start times December 31 deadline to over October and “So they ripped up the and taking time to process hoping to make a claim. required for the grants as sign contracts meant November so consumers contract last week and left them. “The key thing to industry battles constraints builders would take on new without a builder may be the people to start again. Mr Kirkham agreed with remember is these aren’t with planning, and jobs right up until that date. unable to get one.” “This was a calls from the HIA, Urban grants, they’re rebates, and intractable shortages of “This isn’t true — it Liam Rogers and Cassidy $450,000-500,000 build on an Development Institute of will only be paid if certain titled land and labour,” she actually takes about six to Eastabrook are among infill block; these people Australian WA and Master conditions are met in a said. eight weeks to get a those caught in the will now pay more for the Builders WA to extend the particular timeframe. “Unfortunately, there is building contract finalised crossfire. build and are very close to qualifying deadlines for the “A lot of the remaining also a risk that those after the consumer pays Their builder took on missing out on the grants, building stimulus schemes. Tranquility abounds in the heart of suburban Manning

4 2 2 66A Cloister Avenue, Manning $795,000 Agency: Jones Ballard Property Group Contact: Kareena and Adrian Ballard on 0419 968 560

LUSH gardens create a tran- quil setting for this home, especially in the rear enter- taining courtyard. Bordered by greenery and with shade sails providing protection from elements, it is just the place to entertain or relax with a cuppa. On a 526sqm rear block, the Dale Alcock Homes build features a master bedroom plus a ceiling fan, mirrored gas bayonet while a tiled There is airconditioning, are in strolling distance, built-in robes and renovated open-plan family, dining and security doors, double ga- Manning library and a su- ensuite, along with three kitchen area at the heart of rage with a shopper’s entry permarket are around the minors and family bath- the floorplan flows to a ver- and side parking for a boat, corner, and St Pius X Catho- room in a side wing. satile third living space that caravan or trailer. lic Primary School and bus A front loungeroom has a works well as a games room. Tennis and bowling clubs stops are nearby.

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Bold changes for Tucson Sam Jeremic and pronounced creases in the devices from their car, plus operate body work. the vehicle’s climate controls, door HYUNDAI has unveiled its It certainly hints at sportiness locks and engine from their mobile new-generation Tucson and the and though deliberately stopping phone. medium SUV will certainly get short of making an announcement, Safety gear includes remote attention when it arrives in Hyundai head of global product smart-parking assist, blind-spot Australia in the first half of next management Lorenz Glaab view displayed on the driver year. certainly hinted a fully fledged N display, blind-spot collision The biggest talking point is the performance model could be on the avoidance assist with rear bold front-end design. horizon. cross-traffic collision- In keeping with the Vision T Those wanting a hotted-up avoidance assist and more. concept shown at last year’s Los Tucson can take solace in Hyundai Interestingly, Hyundai is offering Angeles motor show, the new confirming the warmed-up N-Line the Tucson in both short and long Tucson has daytime running lights variant will be available in wheelbase body styles, but which appear to be part of the Australia, though other new Australia will only be getting the ‘parametric’ front grille until they powertrains remain up in the air. longer of the two. are switched on, while the Overseas models will have the It’s 130mm longer overall and headlights are almost hidden deep choice of hybrid and plug-in hybrid 15mm higher, but width remains within the front of the vehicle. models, however the brand’s local the same. Hyundai head of global design arm says the engines are still Despite the extra size, cargo SangYup Lee said the approach under consideration. space has been reduced wouldn’t be used across all Given the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s significantly. Hyundai models and admitted it rampant success, we’re guessing at The boot capacity with seats up wouldn’t be to everyone’s taste. least the standard hybrid will get a hasn’t been revealed, but is 1095 But that was the point. berth. litres with the seats folded, almost “I always question the Swiss For now, Hyundai Australia has 400 litres less than the current Army knife,” he said. confirmed the new range will have version. “I don’t think it’s a great design. the same line-up of four-cylinder Glaab said the payoff was It’s got hammers and scissors and engines and the current line-up: a best-in-class rear leg room and everything, but none of it does a 2.0-litre turbo diesel, 2.0 -litre ample rear head room. perfect function. petrol, and 1.6-litre turbo petrol. “It still offers a very good trunk “This segment is overcrowded. It would make sense the N-Line experience, not just from a pure I’d rather make a strong statement. variant will share the same litres perspective but also the “There is no universal language 213kW/422Nm 2.5-litre usability of that trunk space,” he that will be loved by 100 per cent of four-cylinder turbo petrol found in said. your customers, especially in this the upcoming Sonata N-Line. Though most Tucson’s off-road segment. There have been some big use will likely be limited, “So we’d rather make a changes inside also, with a Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel-drive statement to create a fan. It’s a 10.25-inch driver display and system now adds Mud, Sand and more audacious approach than just another display of the same size Snow driving modes (in some following trends, which in a way we above the climate controls, which markets) in addition to eco, did before. uses an aircon system that comfort, smart and sport modes. “When the practicality is almost monitors air quality and purifies The medium-SUV segment is guaranteed with the packaging the cabin. Australia’s biggest seller and the itself, I think this is the perfect car Apparently, it was benchmarked Tucson has been an excellent to challenge: can we do something against the systems used on performer for Hyundai since it else?” aircraft. arrived in 2015, however the Toyota The rest of the exterior is equally Owners can also connect to and RAV4 has since taken over the bold, with swollen wheel arches communicate with smart home category.

SVB October 8, 2020 SPORT 19 Guthrie hat-trick in vain

A HEROIC hat-trick from Gosnells by six wickets. Liam Guthrie was not From a comfortable 1-62, enough to inspire Perth to South Perth lost Hilton Cart- victory in Saturday’s open- wright (22), Sean Stuart (6) ing round of the Premier and Braydon Meuleman (0) cricket season. in quick succession. Claremont-Nedlands was Daniel Moore and Came- able to hold on by 28 runs de- ron Gannon scored 61 apiece spite a lower-order collapse to improve their side’s for- authored by Guthrie and tunes and, aided by a late Jono Wells, where four wick- flurry from the tailenders, ets fell for no runs as 5-166 they reached 8-215. became 9-166. But a strong third-wicket Wells dismissed the partnership from Gosnells’ dangerous Joel Paris, before Fraser Hay (101 not out) and Murdoch University Melville's league winning NPLW team. Guthrie claimed Brendan Anthony Collova (51) spelled Murray, Matt Kelly and Dan doom for South Perth as the Turkich in successive balls. visitors chased down the Chasing 192 for victory in total with more than two Hot-stepping all the way to a title the 50-over match, Perth overs to spare. found themselves in a hole at Bowler Nicholas Blazev- MURDOCH University with an incredible late the edge of the area which burn. 4-31, with Sean Roberts’ 38 ich inspired Willetton to an Melville is celebrating an strike against Fremantle chipped keeper Dayle The title was within Ath- offering some respite. unlikely 19-run victory in NPLW league title and an City. Jukic’s team was trail- Schroeder and dropped in ena’s grasp thanks to Dean Roberts’ departure left their clash with Bayswater- extraordinary goal to cap a ing 1-0 at half-time in the just under the crossbar. Evans’ strike, but having Perth at 7-68 and despite the Morley. Willetton had man- season of dreams. local derby after Fremantle ECU Joondalup claimed been reduced to 10 men, the lower order battling valiant- aged just 8-187 and Bayswa- MUM had already skipper Mikayla Lyons’ the men’s NPL title after a league leaders conceded ly, which included 36 from ter-Morley appeared to be wrapped up the league title first half penalty. dramatic final day of twice in the final 10 min- Guthrie, they were eventual- cruising to the target, with heading into the final With just over 10 minutes action where ECU had to utes to ensure the trophy ly dismissed for 164. victory well in sight at 5-159, game, and Katarina Jukic to play, Jukic produced a win over Sorrento and have headed north after ECU South Perth was also una- before Blazevich claimed put the icing on the cake jaw-dropping ‘rabona’ on Floreat fail to beat Cock- won 4-0. ble to start the season off on 5-19 as the final five wickets the right foot, going down to fell for just nine runs.

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