Ella Inspires Page 6 Fireworks Fizz out HILLARYS’ Annual Fireworks Have Been Cancelled Because of THEY NEVER MET but HE CAN’T FORGET HIM COVID-19 Health Concerns

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

INSIDE Picture: David Baylis >> Honouring the fallen PAGES 4-5 Ella inspires Page 6 Fireworks fizz out HILLARYS’ annual fireworks have been cancelled because of THEY NEVER MET BUT HE CAN’T FORGET HIM COVID-19 health concerns. Hillarys Boardwalk announced on Tuesday it would not hold its free fireworks festival to mark the start of summer on the last weekend of November. Marketing and events manager Niall Warren UNKNOWN said the decision was “in keeping with the THE unidentified sailor from the ill-fated HMAS Syd- direction of health ney won’t be far from the mind of navy veteran Brian advice and the inability O’Shannassy in Joondalup this Remembrance Day. to safely manage a The 94-year-old Mr O’Shannassy helped author- non-ticketed event”. ities find the sailor’s grave on Christmas Island He said the decision before his body was exhumed and reburied at Gerald- wasn’t made lightly and ton War Cemetery. organisers appreciated it would cause some FULL STORY P5 disappointment. SAILOR

JOO 2 • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

JOO November 5, 2020 NEWS 3 Hope Criticism ramping up floats AFTER a fire which caused Tyler Brown Mr Kirkup said figures spokesman said ramping per cent increase in the He said this included the about $100,000 damage in released on Monday showed hours for JHC between July number of people present- State Government’s com- May to Beyond Rest in Joon- OPPOSITION health ramping at JHC had reached 1 and October 31 were ing with life-threatening mitment to expanding JHC’s dalup, the flotation therapy spokesman Zak Kirkup has “a record 677 hours in Octo- actually down 26 per cent conditions requiring imme- emergency department and business is back operating called on the State Govern- ber”. compared to the same period diate attention.” increasing public in-patient again. ment to “urgently fix the “It is now at crisis point last year. He said demand for in- beds. The Clarke Crescent busi- ambulance ramping crisis”, there, with a spike every sin- “At the same time, there patient beds and physical “A hospital liaison officer ness co-owned by West Coast which he said was “spirall- gle month since April when has also been a 7 per cent space within the emergency from St John Ambulance star Josh Kennedy reopened ing out of control at Joonda- the total was just 56 hours,” increase in emergency department were two fac- also started in the JHC ED this week. lup Health Campus”. he said. “It is alarming that department presentations,” tors that could increase on October 17 and has been “The fit-out is being final- Ramping is where patients it has reached record levels he said. “October saw a spike ambulance ramping. working alongside the hospi- ised, float tanks are being re- are forced to wait in ambu- at a time when there is no in both the number of ED “This is why we have both tal team to help get patients installed and the artwork lances for more than 30 min- community spread of presentations and the acuity short- and long-term strate- transferred from the ambu- and everything is being utes before being handed COVID-19.” of those presentations com- gies under way to help lance stretcher and handed unpacked and set up,” the over to emergency depart- However, a North Metro- pared to two months earlier. improve the situation,” he over to hospital staff as business said on Facebook. ments. politan Health Service “There has also been a 10 said. quickly as possible,” he said. Reef in Limestone for sea walls pipeline WORKS at Ocean Reef Mari- na and questions on coastal SCHOOL students have used paths were discussed at a their engineering skills to recent community webinar. help create some of the mod- Residents and interested ules that will be used to con- stakeholders had an oppor- struct a new fishing hot spot tunity to hear online from about 7km offshore at Ocean DevelopmentWA about the Reef. progress of early works and The State Government’s the next steps. $1 million artificial reef pro- These include the comple- ject now has all the environ- tion of the Hodges Drive mental approvals required extension and preparations and is scheduled for installa- for the construction of two tion early next year. breakwaters using up to About 20 students from 800,000 tonnes of limestone schools across Perth taking sourced from Development- part in the Future Engineers WA’s limestone quarry at STEM program for high Neerabup. school girls in years 8 to 12 A temporary coastal path worked with contractor Sub- will be put in place, while the con Blue Solutions to cast project design includes new some of the modules that paths through the marina, will form the reef. connecting with the existing The reef will be installed paths to the north and south. at a depth of 27m and will Picture: Michele Kwok comprise 292 low relief con- The rock on the beach at Ocean Reef featuring the engraving ‘Vergulde Draeck 1656’. crete modules ranging in size from 0.7m to 1.8m, and Open day span an area of 150,000sqm. Rock history to move for new harbour THE developer of Ocean The modules have been Reef Marina will hold an designed to attract multiple open day on November 22. fish species, including yel- A CELEBRATED commun- ing rescue boats never local significance of the Titanic. DevelopmentWA Visitors can speak to the lowtail kingfish, samson ity landmark associated found those left behind. engraving and the site’s plans to carefully remove project team about the mari- fish, silver trevally and pink with the historic Gilt Three centuries later, in maritime connection, De- the engraved rock prior to na plans and works. snapper. Dragon shipwreck will be 1956, a rock was discovered velopmentWA has engaged starting construction on Families can also take “It is exciting to see our preserved and relocated to on the beach at Ocean Reef internationally renowned that area of the site. part in eco-crafts, indig- next generation of engi- a new home as part of the featuring an engraving of conservation expert Ian It will work with the rel- enous art, a fishing simula- neers and scientists taking Ocean Reed Marina redeve- the words ‘Vergulde MacLeod to provide advice evant stakeholders to tor and face painting. the opportunity to get lopment. Draeck 1656’. on the preservation and determine a new location. “We’re excited to be able to involved in the artificial reef The Vergulde Draeck The engraving was scien- safe relocation of the rock. “It’s important to ensure continue to engage with the project,” Fisheries Minister (Gilt Dragon) was wrecked tifically tested and it was Dr MacLeod is a former there is local history at the local community, ensuring Peter Tinley said. off the coast of WA in 1656. determined to be a hoax. executive director of the Ocean Reef Marina site, the development is truly rep- “Artificial reefs are a fan- Survivors reached the However, the intrigue and WA Maritime Museum and and preserving these local resentative of the local ar- tastic addition to our marine coast and a small number debate over the rock has has significant experience stories maintains a sense of ea,” Lands Minister Ben environment and provide travelled to the then- seen it become a local land- advising on conservation place in our community,” Wyatt said. recreational fishers and div- named Batavia, now Jakar- mark in the decades since. projects, including the Joondalup MLA Emily It’s on at Ocean Reef Sea ers with new experiences.” ta, to seek help but return- In recognition of the recovery of items from the Hamilton said. Sports Club, 10am to 4pm.

JOO 4 REMEMBRANCE DAY November 5, 2020

NEWS ...... P1-18 WHAT’S ON ...... P18 ZEST FOR LIFE ...... P25-27 We shall honour them EDUCATION ...... P31-35 REAL ESTATE ...... P42-43 Lucy Jarvis The Naval Association Perth North sub-section will TRADES DIRECTORY ...... P44-48 VETERANS groups will hold its November 11 service EMPLOYMENT ...... P48 honour the 75th anniversary at the Wanneroo War Memo- of the end of World War II at rial from 11am. CLASSIFIEDS ...... P48 Remembrance Day services Wanneroo RSL president SPORT ...... P49 this year. Jack le Cras will speak about MOTORING ...... P50 Yanchep and Two Rocks the 75th anniversary of the RSL will hold services in Signing of the Peace in Yanchep National Park this World War II.

INSIDE month to give the wider com- Mr le Cras was serving in munity an opportunity to the Royal Australian Navy take part. when Japan surrendered in As November 11 falls on a 1945 and witnessed the for- Wednesday, the veterans mal signing of surrender in Yanchep Two Rocks RSL secretary Malcolm Gow and Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan group decided to hold an Tokyo Bay. president Bill Jones at the War Memorial in Yanchep News Production: Justin Bianchini extra service on Sunday, Remembrance Day guest National Park. Picture: David Baylis Design: Carly Pilton November 8 to enable more speakers will include RAN Features Editor Arylene Westlake-Jennings people to attend commemo- (Rtd) Captain Brian Dela- ments will follow. 17 Tapping Way, with a light Digital Editor: Alison Middleton rations. mont and Wanneroo Mayor Quinns Rocks RSL will lunch served after. There General inquiries: 9237 1000 Both services will start Tracey Roberts. hold its service on Novem- will also be a service at the Email: [email protected] 10.30am at the War Memo- The service will include ber 11 from 10.45am at Joondalup War Memorial in Reporters: rial outside Yanchep Inn. wreath-laying and refresh- Quinns Rocks Sports Club, Central Park from 10.45am. Lucy Jarvis 9237 1433 (Wanneroo) Tyler Brown 9237 1516 (Joondalup) Nadia Budihardjo 9237 1564 (Stirling) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Advertising Manager: Brendan Jupp 0417 021 102 communitynews.com.au Advertising Executives: Dawn Robinson 0413 444 106 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Helen Robcke 0413 444 038 Contact Centre/Trades: Vivienne Darlington 9237 1402 /WannerooJoondalupTimes Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. /WannerooJoondalupTimes

JOO November 5, 2020 REMEMBRANCE DAY 5 Successful search for sailor

Tyler Brown was awarded a Commenda- the air force or the army. tion from the Royal Austra- “I was taken to Flinders BRIAN O’Shannassy lian Navy for his “tireless Naval Depot in Victoria and remembers it like it was yes- and exemplary team perfor- they asked me ‘Would you terday. mance” in the search. like to be a signalman’ and I It was 1951 and he was “As a team, you displayed said ‘Yes’. standing at a bar on Christ- outstanding perseverance in “We were operating with mas Island when he was overcoming problems asso- the Brits so we studied the approached by someone who ciated with the extremely Brits’ signals. Then halfway recognised him as being in difficult environmental con- through the 20-week course the Royal Australian Navy. ditions experienced at the we were told ‘You can forget “He said we’ve got a chap Christmas Island gravesite,” what you’ve learned. We are from HMAS Sydney buried the Commendation read. now attached to America.’ here,” Mr O’Shannassy, 94, “Once the remains were Thankfully their signals who will be a special guest at located, you painstakingly weren’t as complicated.” Joondalup’s Remembrance exhumed the skeletal After training, Mr O’Sh- Day service, told the Times. remains and accompanying annassy was given a ticket to “He took me to the grave, artefacts and meticulously Sydney and told he would be which had no cross, and I recorded the details. on board the ammunition took a photo of it.” “Your contribution to the ship Mulcra, which had pre- The grave contains a ser- heritage of the Royal Aus- viously been a supply ship viceman who is now re- tralian Navy and most for the US forces. ferred to as the Unknown importantly to the families Mr O’Shannassy said Sailor – a man believed to of the 645 men lost with while he did not think back have been a crew member HMAS Sydney II has been to his wartime very often, on from HMAS Sydney II, Brian O'Shannassy at the Joondalup cenotaph. Inset: Brian on Christmas Island in 1951 outstanding.” Remembrance Day he which was sunk on Novem- and a photograph of the grave of the Unknown Sailor. Main picture: David Baylis This Remembrance Day, thought of “a couple of ber 19, 1941, by a German he will add another medal to chaps who didn’t make it”. cruiser. Then in 2006, 55 years later taking the photo but now than a coffin, because he his collection: a Commemo- He will be a special guest There were 645 men on and at the age of 80, Mr O’Sh- there were a number of died sitting in the raft and rative Medallion to mark the at the Joondalup City RSL board and the Unknown annassy was part of a search graves up there. they didn’t want to break his 75th anniversary of the end Remebrance Day service on Sailor remains the only team that returned to “I couldn’t remember bones. of World War II. November 11, alongside fel- member of the ship’s compa- Christmas Island to find and exactly which one it was so “We started digging and Mr O’Shannassy signed low WWII veteran Vic Sin- ny to be found. exhume the Unknown we started digging. We dug then came across an ankle up to war in 1944 at age 17, clair, who will also be He had boarded a raft and Sailor’s remains. six holes and things were bone, then some copper nails spending nine months on presented with a 75th anni- drifted for three months “Someone had said I took a looking grim. that would have come from the one ship during wartime. versary medallion. before being spotted off photo of the grave so they “I thought I’d be hanged, the box, then the scalp was “I just wanted to join up,” Co-hosted at the Joonda- Christmas Island on Febru- sent some chaps from Can- drawn and quartered for unveiled. he said. lup cenotaph in Central Park ary 6, 1942. berra to me and they asked leading them on a goose “It took three days to gent- “The kid next door, who with the City of Joondalup, His skeletal remains were ‘If we take you back, can you chase. ly exhume the body without was three weeks older than Joondalup City RSL’s Nev taken to hospital but when show us there the grave is’,” “There was only one spot breaking any of the bones. me, had also joined. Maw will share stories about Japanese forces captured Mr O’Shannassy said. remaining between two And they are still trying to “I was always keen on the two veterans. The ser- the island on March 31, 1942, “I remembered clearly graves. But some had said he find out who it is.” boats so it was natural I vice starts at 10.45am, with all records were destroyed. standing on one grave and was buried in a box, rather In 2008, Mr O’Shannassy picked the navy, rather than tea and coffee to follow.

JOO 6 NEWS November 5, 2020 Athlete in new role

Lucy Jarvis

A DUNCRAIG para-athlete has stepped into an ambas- sador role for a charity that provides technology for children with autism and intellectual disabilities. Ella Pardy is an ambassa- dor for Keeley’s Cause, a charity created by a 13-year- old Victorian girl who has autism and her mother, Sha- ron Murphy, in 2017 to give children electronic tablets that help them learn. “Ella has autism, an intellectual disability and cere- bral palsy so she’s a true daughter wanted to help While watching televi- inspiration in herself to charities and was passionate sion, Pardy learnt Keeley’s have battled and overcome about social inclusion, Cause provided iPads for her disability to highlight which she experienced best children diagnosed with her ability,” Ms Murphy at the 2014 and 2018 Com- autism and intellectual dis- said. monwealth Games as part of abilities after seeing how the “This is what Keeley’s combined teams of para and technology aided their Cause is about — showing able-bodied athletes. learning, an experience she ability outweighs disability “Being included with all could relate to. and inspiring other children the other athletes was very “She is very much a visual to also know that they can be empowering,” her mother learner,” Ms Pardy said. anyone and achieve any- said. “She is amazing with tech- thing.” “This sense of belonging nology. “It’s next to Ella’s Pardy’s achievements is very important — she heart to be part of this.” include being part of a relay trains the same as everyone In IPC World Rankings, team that won bronze at the else.” Pardy ranked number 1 for Rio Paralympic Games in Ms Pardy said her daugh- the T38 200m category and 2016 and qualifying for the ter, pictured above, had to number 2 for T38 100m. 2020 games, which were overcome extra hurdles Keeley has raised more postponed by the COVID-19 when competing, including than $70,000 and given more pandemic. acute sensitivity to sound than 100 iPads to children Priti Pardy said her and changing environments. since starting her charity.

JOO November 5, 2020 NEWS 7 Plans ‘fiction’

Tyler Brown broader community. “These are some of the JOONDALUP Mayor Albert oldest facilities in the City Jacob has hit back at claims and such an upgrade will be there are plans to commer- needed in the future. cialise Percy Doyle Reserve “That is all the potential in Duncraig. redevelopment of Percy “It is false information, it Doyle Reserve has ever been is fiction and I am calling it about. It is not about com- out as such,” he said at Tues- mercial use. day’s council meeting. tially may include both a “The recent spate of flyers His announcement fol- large-scale Coles and Aldi and posters that have been lowed a letter and petition to store and other businesses”. displayed in the area sug- the State Parliament for the Mr Jacob said it was “fac- gesting otherwise is com- City to “maintain Percy tually incorrect”. pletely false information Doyle Reserve as the largest “I want to make it very and, frankly, scaremonger- active sporting park in the clear the City has not agreed ing. City of Joondalup, and stop to sell or redevelop part of “I am sorry this propagan- the commercial changes Percy Doyle Reserve for da has caused needless underpinned by a projected commercial purposes,” he anxiety for our community $100 million investor spend”. said. and has wasted the City’s According to the letter “The City does have a resources and time.” from lead petitioner Mary long-term aspiration to pro- Percy Doyle Reserve hosts O’Byrne, the Percy Doyle vide improved sporting and a range of sporting clubs, masterplan “intends to con- community facilities for the facilities and amenities, as vert the northern part of well-established and valued well as a library, leisure cen- Percy Doyle to ‘major form clubs at Percy Doyle tre, community centre, and commercial’ which poten- Reserve, as well as the the Duncraig Edible Garden. Worker accused of leave fraud A FORMER public sector to his employer to get sector company in March, in senior manager has pleaded extended paid leave from breach of his employment not guilty to allegations he March to care for an ill fam- terms. made fraudulent claims for ily member he said lived It is believed between paid leave but instead was overseas. Mr Ng then March and August, Mr Ng working in a new job. resigned in June, effective at received 11 fortnightly pay- Financial Crimes Squad the end of August. ments totalling $13,823.18. detectives allege Jing Lian However, it has been Mr Ng appeared in Joon- Ng, 44, who held a senior alleged Mr Ng, of Duncraig, dalup Magistrate’s Court management position at the never left Australia and this week, where he pleaded WA Country Health Service, actually commenced not guilty to 11 counts of provided false information employment with a private gains benefit by fraud.

JOO 8 NEWS November 5, 2020 Let there be light

Tyler Brown

FLOODLIGHTS will be installed at Mirror Park Skate Park in Ocean Reef, allowing the popular facility to be used at night. The Joondalup council decision last week follows last year’s 164-signature petition requesting the City investigate lighting options for the skate park to allow for extended operating Floodlights will be installed at Mirror Park Skate Park. hours. A proposal was then switch off after 30 minutes. stereotyped skate park advertised for public feed- Users can reactivate the users. back, with 88 per cent of the lights with a button for 30 Other members of the 599 respondents supporting minutes at a time up until Ocean Reef skate, scooter floodlights, with comments 9.30pm. and BMX community also including it would encour- At the City’s October addressed the council, say- age healthy lifestyles, briefing session, lead peti- ing it was a popular facility reduce screen time and tioner Sarah Sinclair, 21, that “should be utilised to increase safety for users. made an emotional plea to the best of its ability” and However, 12 of the 21 resi- councillors to approve the extended operating hours dents within 200m of the lighting installation. would allow for older users park said they were opposed. Ms Sinclair said the skate that work to enjoy the facil- Concerns raised from park had “encouraged phys- ity in the evenings, while opposing respondents ical activity, mental wellbe- children could have more included it would increase ing and social space” for the space during the day. anti-social behaviour, drug past eight years. Joondalup Mayor Albert use, littering, vandalism, She said she had used the Jacob later commented it gang activity and noise. facility for two-and-a-half was “one of the more Once installed, the skate years and it had helped her impressive public presenta- park will operate from 7am “get out of a really bad tions in the Council Cham- to 9.30pm Mondays to Satur- time”. ber I have seen in my three days and 9am to 9.30pm on “It is not like any other years as Mayor”. Sundays and public holi- park sport. It is a sport, an Cr Philippa Taylor said days. art, a community,” she said. the skate park was “one of The lights will dim 10 min- Ms Sinclair said com- the most popular places in utes before they turn off to ments from the consultation the City” and it should be warn users. If the skate park suggesting the lighting available after work hours facility is not being used, the would “exacerbate drug use “just like pools and leisure lights will automatically and gang activity” unjustly centres”.

JOO November 5, 2020 NEWS 9 Draining take two

Lucy Jarvis

A NORTHERN suburbs lake is about to be drained for its second round of maintenance in less than two years. The City of Wanneroo plans to replace the lake liner at Stradbroke Gardens in Ridgewood this month because it has several leaks. It will also remove sediment that has built up on the base of the lake, which is used to irrigate Ridgewood sediment and other debris tions licence for the Park and to collect stormwa- from the lake only,” Mr relocation of fauna. ter. Singh said. The City said the new liner Assets director Harmin- “The current works had been designed to make der Singh said the works include the replacement of maintenance easier in the starting on November 11 the actual lake liner. future and eliminate the would cost $240,000 and “Due to the lake capturing need for large scale sedi- should take about four stormwater during rain ment removal. weeks to complete. The City events, the works need to be Temporary fencing will be relocated native and intro- undertaken outside of the erected around the lake dur- duced wildlife from the lake winter period.” ing the works to prevent when it was drained early Mr Singh said native wild- public access to the site, but last year to remove sediment life would be relocated to should not limit access to the and improve water quality. other lakes in the City under oval and playground. For “The works undertaken in a Department of Biodiversi- details, call 9405 5000 or visit 2019 involved the removal of ty, Conservation and Attrac- wanneroo.wa.gov.au. Wastewater used to track COVID

BEENYUP Wastewater wastewater at the inlet to the last week, with the first sam- Treatment Plant in Craigie Beenyup plant, with select ples to be tested by Path- is one of five major metro- historical wastewater sam- West. The pilot program will politan plants where waste- ples collected since May also involve the testing of water is being collected to being tested. prospective samples from test for COVID-19. The initiative is part of the quarantine hotels, where A Department of Health State Government’s sampling can be matched to spokesperson said Water COVID-19 Wastewater Test- the times when known cases Corporation was collecting ing Program, due to start were being accommodated.

JOO 10 NEWS November 5, 2020 Plan green light Tyler Brown there would be “significant- ly more parking bays than A CONTAINER deposit required”, and there would recycling centre proposed in be no industrial processing Joondalup has been given at the site. the go-ahead. However, City officers also Joondalup Council recommended a noise man- approved 9-2 the change of agement plan be submitted use for 5 Winton Road, which “to confirm noise level tar- currently accommodates a gets can be achieved and warehouse building, office ensure noise mitigation and carpark. container deposit premises. measures are implement- The premises would The application was ed”. include the manual collec- advertised for community In moving to approve the tion, counting, sorting and consultation, with one objec- change of use, Mayor Albert storage of recyclable con- tion and two supportive sub- Jacob said while he hoped to tainers, operating between missions received. see “long-term redevelop- 8.30am and 4.30pm Mondays Concerns raised included ment at a high level of inten- to Saturdays. the number of vehicle move- sity”, it would be good to There would be a total of ments to and from the site, have the container deposit 10 staff members on site, noise impacts, and it not premises in the industrial with six sorting about 60,000 being compatible with the park. Cr Kerry Hollywood containers per day, and a objectives of the city centre also said it would “bring maximum of three truck col- precinct. more residents to Joondalup lections a day between In response, the applicant who will hopefully stay in 7.30am and 8.30am. said it was expected vehicle the area longer”. It is also proposed the movements would be stag- Crs John Raftis and office would remain and be gered given it will operate Suzanne Thompson were used independently of the for eight hours a day and not in favour. Demand on rise for childcare A NEW childcare centre has next to the Marmion Avenue tial manner to integrate been proposed to replace boundary. with its surrounding subur- houses at 68 and 70 Read- The centre would accom- ban context”. shaw Road in Duncraig. modate a maximum of 92 “The development will The development applica- children and 18 staff at any contribute to the provision tion proposes to demolish one time, and operate Mon- of much needed early learn- the two homes and build a days to Fridays from 6.30am ing services,” it said. single-storey centre with a to 6.30pm. The City of Joondalup is maximum height of 8.2m, According to a report from seeking feedback until with undercroft car parking the applicant, the centre has November 10 at and an outdoor play space been designed “in a residen- joondalup.wa.gov.au.

JOO November 5, 2020 NEWS 11 Revised proposal

PUBLIC consultation on a revised design for seven apartments on a Kingsley block has closed. It was put out for comment after an appeal against Joon- dalup council’s refusal. The council refused the three-storey proposal at 41 Twickenham Drive, which has a residential density coding of R20/60, earlier this year with concerns about building height, setbacks, bulk and scale and the waste collection location. The applicant has applied Apartment nod for a review through the State Administrative Tribu- Lucy Jarvis John Wilson, from lan- nal. downer Endeavour Proper- Key changes include A SIX-STOREY apartment ties, said there was a push to increased upper floor set- and commercial develop- create more high density backs, removal of arbour ment has been approved in housing around shopping structures, adjustments to Ashby. centres and high demand colours and materials, and The Metro Outer Develop- from buyers. relocation of the waste col- ment Assessment Panel The company had finished lection to be on site rather endorsed the $16.8 million a 34-unit apartment block on than from the verge. plan last month for Fomiatti the adjacent site in May, and However, no changes have Street near a three-storey recently started building an- been made to the building apartment block, tavern and other 34 units beside that. height, number of apart- supermarket. “I’ve got so many people ments (seven) or number of It includes 51 apartments that want to move into car parking bays. and seven commercial units them,” he said. in one building and seven The City of Wanneroo shops in the other. received 18 public submis- After lengthy discussion sions, with 15 objecting. Con- about whether 74 self-stor- cerns included parking, age units under the shops building height and scale. should be defined as a stor- City approval services age yard and therefore a use manager Greg Bowering not permitted, four of the said the development was five panel members agreed “exceptionally well put to knock back the basement together” and suited the storage. topography of the site.

JOO 12 NEWS November 5, 2020 Council adopts recycle plan

Lucy Jarvis

HOUSEHOLDS in the City of Wanneroo could receive a third bin for garden waste next year after councillors approved two contracts totalling $7 million to handle the material. Councillors last month accepted the Western GO Or- ganics Joint Venture tender Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts with an example of the submission to process gar- three-bin system, as well as a larger 360L recycling bin. den organics (GO). They also accepted Solo household bins would be implement this new service Resource Recovery’s sub- stored at Wangara for up to prior to the end of the finan- mission to collect and trans- 48 hours before being trans- cial year, subject to confir- port materials from the ported to the Gingin com- mation of delivery times for green lid bins to the Wanga- posting facility. new vehicles,” it said. ra Greens Recycling Facility. Councillors unanimously The report said awarding The joint venture includes agreed to award a one-year the contract to Solo meant it the City’s current contrac- contract estimated to cost would develop a transport tor Western Tree Recyclers, $2.19m , with three options to depot within the City, creat- which already processes extend it by a year each. ing local job opportunities. about 5000 tonnes of green The Solo contract will last Expecting to roll out the waste a year through verge three years with two options third bin to households in collections and drop-offs at to extend it by a year. 2021, the City hoped the GO the Wangara facility. It part- The council report said it system would make it easier nered with another Wanga- was likely to cost about to transition to a food and ra-based company, GO $4.84m for the first three garden organics system. Organics, which has a proc- years to collect garden waste “The introduction of a essing and production facil- from 60,000 households on a third bin will help divert a ity in the Shire of Gingin. fortnightly basis. greater amount of waste ma- A council report said gar- “Solo’s tender offering terials away from landfill,” den waste collected from should allow the City to Mayor Tracey Roberts said.

JOO November 5, 2020 NEWS 13

Path pursuit

Milan Wiertz with dog Digger, Tracey Roberts and granddaughter Mia and Albert Jacob test out the finished north section of the path.

Tyler Brown ing a project that residents of section, so that we can all the cities of Joondalup and enjoy an outstanding con- CONSTRUCTION of the Wanneroo have been antici- nection along our coastline northern section of the coas- pating for more than a dec- from Jindalee to Freman- tal path between Mindarie ade,” Mr Jacob said. tle.” and Burns Beach was “Once finished, the path Peet managing director recently completed, but will not only benefit the resi- and chief executive Brendan there is still no end in sight dents of both cities – provid- Gore previously told the for the southern link. ing walkers, joggers and Times it had been waiting The new 585m northern cyclists access to a stretch of since 2018 for the Depart- section of path runs through natural beauty unlike ment of Planning, Lands Tamala Park Regional Coun- anywhere else in Perth – it and Heritage to approve the cil land and links to the mid- will also increase visitor sub division required to con- dle 2.3km section of the path, numbers to this stunning struct the path. which was completed last section of the northern coas- Mr Jacob said the City had year. tal corridor. now “highlighted the oppor- Tamala Park Regional “Unfortunately, our many tunity to Peet to construct Council contributed $695,000 appeals to Peet to fulfil their their section of the path towards this link and the obligations have so far fallen within the City’s foreshore City of Joondalup did the on deaf ears.” reserve, which might help to construction. Ms Roberts said while the expedite the project” but Joondalup Mayor Albert City of Wanneroo was Peet had “indicated they Jacob said there was still delighted construction had have no interest in pursuing “much frustration that peo- finished on the northern this option”. ple are unable to get full section of the coastal path, Mr Gore said Peet was access to the coastal path she shared Mr Jacob’s frus- “extremely disappointed by network” because of the tration. the comments being made missing 650m southern link “This long-awaited project about Peet and this path, in Burns Beach. is so close to completion, but which misrepresent the true Construction of this sec- the City and our residents context of the situation”. tion is the responsibility of are understandably frus- “We are also particularly developer Peet and until that trated that the Burns Beach frustrated given senior Peet section is built, path users segment remains unfin- management has met with come to a dead end at Burns ished,” she said. key individuals from both Beach in both directions. “I look forward to the de- councils, personally brief- “We are so close to finish- veloper completing the final ing them,” he said.

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JOO MORTGAGE EXPERTS

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Tickets cost $6 through and talented program in What’s on eventcinemas.com.au. 2022. Email aman- ᔡ First Wave VIEW Club [email protected]. ᔡ Surfing WA holds Wool- meets on November 9 from edu.au. worths Surfer Groms 11.30am at Woodvale Tav- ᔡ Wanneroo Business Comps, Trigg Beach, ern, 143 Trappers Drive Association business November 7-8. and fundraises for nine breakfast with builder ᔡ Parkrun events run on students through the Dale Alcock as guest Saturdays from 8am at Smith Family. Email first- speaker on November 13 Whitfords Nodes in Hil- wave.viewclub@gmail. from 7am-9am at The larys, Carine Regional com or call president Dawn Marina Mindarie. Book Open Space, Neil Hawkins Gillis on 9342 8304. tickets through wba.asn. Park in Joondalup, Oppor- ᔡ Djinda Bridya Wellbe- au. tunity Park in Wanneroo, ing’s NAIDOC Week event ᔡ The City of Wanneroo’s and the Quinns Rocks fore- will run from 10am-2pm on conservation team will shore. Visit parkrun.com. November 10 at Heath- hold a guided walk of the au. ridge Park on Sail Terrace, Yanchep Foreshore on ᔡ Peak 1 Boxing Club featuring cultural activi- November 13 from holds masters boxing spar- ties, Danjoo Koorliny pup- 9.30am-11.30am with Yan- ring event on November 7 pets and dances. chep Coastcare and Perth at the Amesbury Loop gym ᔡ National Seniors Aus- NRM, starting at the Mary in Butler. tralia Joondalup branch Lindsay Homestead. To ᔡ Wanneroo Civic Choir general meeting on book, call the conservation annual spring concert on November 10 from team on 9405 5000 or email November 7 from 2.30pm in 10am-3pm at the Connolly conservationmaint@wan- the Community Hall, Linto Community Centre. Atten- neroo.wa.gov.au. Way, Alexander Heights. dees are asked to bring a ᔡ The Northern Suburbs Tickets cost $15 for adults photo of themselves aged Stroke Support Group will and $5 for school children, under five for a guessing meet 3pm-4.45pm on with afternoon tea served game. Email NSA.Joonda- November 13 at the Wanne- after the concert and raffle [email protected]. roo Recreation Centre, tickets for sale. ᔡ Burns Beach Twilight Scenic Drive, Wanneroo. ᔡ Noongar man Derek Market held Wednesdays Stroke survivors and their Nannup from the Depart- from 5pm-8.30pm on Ocean carers are welcome. Call ment of Biodiversity, Con- Parade featuring street Sally Allen on 9305 0469 or servation and Attractions food, live music and enter- email [email protected]. will lead a NAIDOC Week tainment. au. cultural guided walk along ᔡ An NBN information ᔡ North Metropolitan 5km of the 28km Yaberoo session on smart devices TAFE student group Auro- Budjara Heritage Trail on will be held at Woodvale ra Events will hold a fun- November 8. The free Library on November 12 draising fashion and food event starts 8.30am in Yan- from 10.30am. Register event for Variety WA at chep National Park. Regis- through events.joondalup. Ambrose Estate, Wembley ter through Eventbrite. wa.gov.au. Golf Course, on November ᔡ Event Cinemas at Whit- ᔡ Alkimos College will 15 from 4pm-8pm. aurorae- ford City Shopping Centre hold an information ses- ventsperth.wixsite.com/ in Hillarys will hold a sen- sion on November 12 for perth. sory screening of Astro parents of current Year 5 ᔡ Send your event Kid on November 8 for peo- students who want to enrol details to north@comple with special needs. their children in its gifted munitynews.com.au.

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JOO ZEST FOR LIFE 55+ LIFESTYLE Opportunity to come together

disruptions to activities and Social Club, and morning tea and ‘shifting to social connections. Events ‘flourishing from the inside cultures’ session with Opportunities for out’ session with 2017 WA consultant Gareth Durrant. communities to come Opportunities for Senior Australian of the November 9-11, together and connect are Year Peter Kenyon OAM. 9.40am-12.30pm now more important than communities to next Day two at Bramston Free ever. come together Park Community Hall and Phone 9400 4315 or Despite its name, Seniors Sporting Facility, Burns registration via Week is for everyone, and connect are Beach: Musical tribute to events.joondalup. regardless of age — now more week American singer- wa.gov.au bringing generations songwriter Johnny Cash SENIORS AND AGEING together and linking important than with Monty Cotton, Q&A MINISTER MICK MURRAY seniors to their community ever. SENIORS LEADERSHIP and networking session through activities that all PROGRAM with Joondalup University WA Seniors Week can enjoy. The three-day North Metro of the Third Age, recognises that older West It’s testament to the instrumental to holding Seniors Leadership Grandparents Rearing Australians are an year-round effort of the Seniors Week events Program will feature Grandchildren and Wanjoo important and valued part Council on the Ageing WA throughout the State. inspiring speakers, Seniors Group; trishaw ride of our community and that in a year of All the events this week entertainment, activities, with Cycling without Age celebrates the contributions uncertainty, Seniors Week provide great opportunities Q&A sessions and and ‘leading for community made throughout their lives will go ahead albeit for everyone to engage with networking over morning spirit’ session with Tim and in their senior years. celebrations may look their local community, see tea in celebration of WA Muirhead. HAVE A GO DAY As Seniors and Ageing slightly different to and experience new things Seniors Week. Day three at Warwick Have a Go Day is a free Minister, my priority is previous years. and connect with people of Day one at City of Hockey Centre: 2016 WA activities and information ensuring every West The State Government all ages and backgrounds. Wanneroo Civic Centre: Senior of the Year Jenny day for over 55s. In its 28th Australian can age well in has provided $50,000 to I encourage everyone to Performance by Circle of Davis OAM will share her year and with the catchcry communities where they COTA WA to distribute take part in WA Seniors Friends Community Choir, experiences of working ‘age is no barrier’, are valued, comfortable and small grants to selected Week 2020 and seize the Q&A and networking with seniors to create attendees are encouraged to feel supported to organisations across WA to opportunity to get out and session with Girrawheen theatre, Q&A and dress comfortably and have participate. support the running of try something new. Koondoola Senior Citizens networking session with a go at what’s on offer. This has been a year like Seniors Week events. To our seniors, I say: Club, Joondalup Men’s Super Tuesday, Joondalup November 11, 9am-3pm few others, with COVID-19 I would also like to give thank you for your Shed and northern suburbs City Probus Club and Burswood Park related restrictions seeing particular thanks to the contribution to society and social group The Gathering; Whitford Senior Citizens Seniors Recreation many seniors experience tireless and dedicated enjoy the celebrations from bowling with members of Centre; origami activity Council of WA, 9492 9773, periods of unprecedented volunteers who are November 8-15. the Wanneroo Sports & with Sanny Ang during srcwa.asn.au

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Keren Bellos such episodes was often very therapeutic. WHEN late Australian For those who believe writer Albert Facey penned their life is too ordinary to a memoir based on notes highlight, she assured about his life experiences everyone’s journey was from an early age, he never interesting, especially to intended for us all to pore family and friends. over the pages. Record “It would be a great Back in 1981, the World shame to leave this world War I veteran asked without leaving a footprint Fremantle Press to print 20 on the Earth,” she said. copies for loved ones to “This, their story, enjoy but was instead whether one copy is written offered a commercial deal your for a particular member of for his remarkable tale, the family, or published for with more than one million the general reading public, copies of A Fortunate Life will touch someone because now sold. everyone’s life is different According to the Society and special and can be a of Women Writers WA learning curve for whoever chairperson Helen Iles, we piece of reads it.” should all take a leaf out of To celebrate WA Seniors his book by recording our Week, the society is hosting history. a four-hour Writing Your And just like Facey, the Life Story Workshop for earlier we start the better. men and women. “Many people have told It will outline the me they are so disappointed history research process, their parents or organising materials, grandparents did not leave memory jogging activities, their story behind when managing the process of they passed on, as there writing, writing style and was so much they wanted to different ways of producing know and now that the story economically. information was lost to Book design, them,” Mrs Iles said. considerations for “I’d encourage everyone photographs and images, to consider writing their Society of Women Writers WA chairperson Helen Iles. Picture: Andrew Ritchie and print alternatives will life story, regardless of age, also be covered. because starting early and honest the writer can relate philosophy, which is one’s personality and documents and other The workshop will be capturing important phases the scene, the more engaged usually what the family actions. memorabilia are included, held at the Citiplace of your life as soon as it readers become.” want to know about – why “The writing needs to be it makes for an interesting Community Centre in Perth happens makes the process Mrs Iles said a life story the writer is how they are honest and from the read.” on Saturday, November 14 easier and the writing more should include the writer’s and what caused those writer’s point of view— Mrs Iles said some people from 1pm-5pm. vivid, especially when highs and lows, lessons traits,” she said. that is, the way they might be worried about The cost is $25 per relating the emotional learned and achievements, “In particular, turning personally felt about each what others say or dispute, person. impact those events created as well as their philosophy. points in one’s life are episode they choose to or find it painful to Bookings essential via within. “Events in a person’s life extremely important, include in the story. remember unpleasant swwwabookingofficer@ “The more emotionally often create their showing the shaping of “And if photographs, events, but writing about gmail.com or 0429 116 395.

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JOO KIDS KICKING GOALS

GRASSHOPPER Soccer is now taking enrolments for Term 4. The community-based organisation teaches the basics of soccer to children aged 2–12 years in a fun, social and non-competitive environment. Programs are designed to help children improve co-ordination, learn sportsmanship and make new friends. Grasshopper Soccer recognises the importance of developing skills in a non-competitive way, enabling kids to develop relationships with their teammates, Children learn how to instructions, and work as a promoting social and interact in a stress-free team. mental awareness and environment, learning Visit grasshoppersoccer. improving physical how to share, take com.au or call 0450 500 prowess. turns, listen to 046.

JOO educational outcomes as more than 18 years. LAKE JOONDALUP ALTA-1 core aspects of practice. The college has seen The team of staff work more than 5000 young ALTA-1 is a school that collaboratively with local people come through its BAPTIST COLLEGE supports disengaged education providers and doors during this period students by offering a safe youth engagement support and is continuing to and holistic approach to agencies to provide an expand to meet the needs of education that helps them alternative learning option young people and their on their journey of for young people whose families in local and self-transformation. academic and social regional WA. The Alta-1 program emotional needs require a To find out more about provides a unique approach different educational how the college’s to education and learning environment. alternative learning pathways combining Alta-1 has been working pathways for education can community involvement, with youth throughout the help your young person, therapeutic support and Perth metropolitan area for visit alta-1.com.au. ST SIMON PETER SCHOOL AN award-winning triple-stream Catholic co-educational school, St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School caters for pre-kindergarten to Year 6, with many exciting and innovative programs. THE Kindergarten wonder, explore and programs rich in language Principal Shane Baker is program at Lake Joondalup construct meaning about and communication skills, passionate about learning Baptist College is an the world. which encourage wonder, and getting everybody educational learning- The Early Years Learning exploration and guided involved to do their best through-play program. Framework guides the inquiry. every day. It provides children with experiences of the children Nurturing confidence “Working parents find meaningful experiences with a specific emphasis on and social awareness, the our school is the ideal that promote the play-based learning and college follows the solution for combining a development of spiritual, recognises the importance principles of co-operation, busy career and growing social, emotional, of communication and respect, and positive family,” he said. intellectual, creative and language, and social and relationships. A new principal, Peter three-year-old kindy Education Centre and physical skills in emotional development. For more details of Cutrona, will be joining in program, before and on-site health services, partnership with families. A particular focus that enrolment opportunities in 2021 to continue the great after-school daycare, and including speech therapy, Staff create a caring, safe continues throughout the the secondary and primary work going on at the school. vacation care for school-age occupational therapy, and stimulating school years is an schools, email The school has a long students operating all year physiotherapy, a literacy environment that nurtures appreciation and love for [email protected] daycare facility for two and round. tutor, school nurse and your child’s disposition to nature and literacy or call 9300 7444. three-year-olds, a There is also a Special social worker.

JOO ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI ST JAMES’ ANGLICAN SCHOOL

ST Francis of Assisi “In what’s been a school in the area for the Catholic Primary School disrupted year, we have past 15 years and ST James’ Anglican School It’s an pursuits within and beyond has become the number one been excited at the established itself as a is a kindergarten to Year 11 the school curriculum. option for a Catholic opportunities to engage progressive and innovative low fee-paying exciting It’s an exciting time at St education in the far north. with our parents this year,” school through its approach co-educational school of the time at St James’ James’ with the recent Located in Butler, the principal Jason Baker said. to integrating technology Anglican Schools opening of the new Trade local Catholic school was “Through our connection into the classroom. Commission. with the recent Centre, allowing students to previously known as to St Francis, the patron “A close partnership with By 2021, St James’ will opening of the study Design and Brighton Catholic Primary, saint of animals and the the St Andrew’s Parish and offer up to Year 12. Technology, Information but parent, staff and environment, our focus on neighbouring Catholic high Located in Alkimos, St new Trade Centre Technology, Art, student populations were pastoral care and wellbeing school, Irene McCormack James’ provides an Motorsport and Food canvassed in order to has shone throughout the Catholic College, ensures education that prepares commitment and initiative, Technology in a choose a patron saint which COVID disruptions. children enrolling at St students to become be self-disciplined and show purpose-built specialised was synonymous with the “Maintaining excellence Francis of Assisi can contributing members of sensitivity to the needs of facility. school values. in teaching and learning continue their Catholic society and future leaders. others. Places are filling fast for After community was and remains a priority education,” Mr Baker said. The school aims to There are opportunities 2021, so get in quick to join consultation, St Francis of of our dedicated staff.” Visit stfrancisbutler.wa. nurture each student so in sport, music, drama, the Orange Army. Assisi was chosen and The school has been the edu.au or facebook.com/ they are able to accept arts, languages, service Visit stjames.wa.edu.au approved. local Catholic primary stfrancisbutler. responsibility, demonstrate learning and cultural or call 6336 8330.

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JOO 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 seen parents, school staff “In Catholic schools, it affirmed that the role of and students supporting has meant that one in five education is more vital now one another through the school students in WA has than ever.” challenges that the had the certainty that they In 163 Catholic schools COVID-19 pandemic has can continue to learn across the State, teachers created. regardless of whether this and support staff have “In reflecting on the was at home or in the enabled students to remain pivotal role of Catholic classroom and the engaged in their learning, education in society, 2020 opportunities to keep while the collective has perhaps been a moment growing through strength of community has of truth,” Dr Sayce said. co-curricular activities.” DNA KINGSTON TRAINING

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JOO SACRED HEART COLLEGE

SACRED Heart College competent,” principal Peter Thursday to grow their measure achievements in Bothe said. teaching practice to meet its four pillars: Spiritual, “The two key aims in our the needs of digitally Academic, Cultural and current strategic plan are connected students. Sporting. to make mental health and “We develop our students The Catholic school wellbeing at the centre of to respond to Jesus by strives to ensure that all everything we do and to striving for personal students are safe and happy make our teaching and excellence, having the and each individual is well learning transformative.” courage of their known and cared for. The school has convictions and being Each student is introduced programs such active agents of change,” encouraged to discover and as Youth Mental Health Mr Bothe said. develop their interests and First Aid for students to “In partnership with our talents in order to become build their resilience and families, we strive to the best they can be. understanding of mental produce young people who “We want every person to health issues. All of its are compassionate, find their passion and teachers live out the college courageous and respectful.” purpose and a place where motto of “Always Striving Visit sacredheart.wa. they belong and feel Upwards” by meeting every edu.au.

JOO AFFINITY EDUCATION NORTHSHORE CHRISTIAN FOR some families, “Whilst all early learning childcare is a necessity, for centres will have different GRAMMAR SCHOOL others it’s an option. learning approaches and While some parents may values, those that offer feel guilty for enrolling child-led, play-based their child in care, the education programs allow evidence is clear: it’s good children to naturally for your child, says Affinity develop a love of learning Education Group pedagogy through play,” Dr Jones and practice senior advisor said. “Most importantly, Lesley Jones. research continues to show “Children of all ages children who have access to from six months benefit two years of high-quality from a childcare or early education are more early-learning likely to experience a environment,” she said. educators can promote smoother transition into Not just a place where quality early childhood primary school.” children are supervised; development academically, To find an Affinity education and care physically, emotionally and Education Centre, visit provided by experienced socially. affinityeducation.com.au. MATER DEI COLLEGE NORTHSHORE Christian lead children in their first Chisholm has pioneered a MAKING decisions about Grammar School has been years of schooling with an loving, nurturing school schooling for your child can a strong community hub for energy that sees smiles that has an active social be stressful, so it is all new parents since its abound through play-based media following from reassuring when you can foundation in 2017 under learning. parents who speak highly of find a school that has the principal Stuart Chisholm. The school is part of the his leadership and the time right mix of great Academic expertise, a Swan Christian Education he dedicates to each student curriculum choices, a strong sense of Association network of every week. supportive environment, camaraderie and an schools that have seven Northshore’s Early Years innovative educational optimism for the years campuses across Perth. begin with kindergarten practice and a strong service and learning. thinking. ahead characterise the SCEA teachers have and the school is embarking community. With a 25-plus year This is reflected through young school that is recently won awards for upon Year 10 in 2021 with Mater Dei College is a history of providing quality a unique curriculum excelling in the sporting their teaching methods and the arrival of one of secondary Catholic school education, the college incorporating creative fields and achieving Northshore Christian Australia’s top educators, offering a supportive and through its contemporary technologies. For more excellent results in the Grammar School adopts Jeffery Grundy, joining the enriching educational learning environment, has information, call the classroom. Head of primary 21st century styles of staff. environment for students in enhanced programs that enrolments officer on 9405 Richelle Schokman has learning throughout the Enrolments are now open years 7 to 12 based on the emphasise innovation, 4777 or email enrolments@ brought together a team of new campus. for 2021 at northshore.wa. pillars of faith, community, independence and strategic mdc.wa.edu.au. seasoned educators who Principal Stuart edu.au or call 1300 388 905.

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JOO November 5, 2020 RESIDENTIAL 43 Rental prices likely to lift

Kim Macdonald after a tenant leaves and a lot of tenants digging their new one signs up to the heels in, saying they have RENTS are likely to jump property. nowhere to go,” he said. 20 per cent in March next REIWA president Damian While regular laws would year when the ban on rental Collins said the recent ensure tenants vacated at increases ends. dramatic price hikes were the end of their lease, the The Real Estate Institute driven partly by the chronic emergency legislation of WA said rents were undersupply of rental allows tenants to stay on already increasing 10 to 20 properties, which had led to after a lease expires until per cent when new tenants a vacancy rate of less than 1 March 28. signed a lease. per cent for only the third Under the emergency Under emergency time in 40 years. legislation, landlords can COVID-19 legislation, rents He said the trend was also only seek to terminate a cannot rise while an behind the increasing tenancy — through the existing tenant is in the number of renters who courts — if they need to property, even at rent were refusing to leave when return to the premises as renewal time. their lease expired. their primary residence or Prices can only increase “We are starting to see a sell it as their property.

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New era Tricky for game start BASKETBALL WA has announced a revamp of its most prominent men’s and women’s competition to bring it line with other State competitions. The National Basket- ball League has reached a landmark agreement with Bas- ketball WA and its 14 teams to rebrand the men’s and women’s State Basketball Bull Bar and Hot Gossip in similar conditions to Sunday. League (SBL) to NBL1 West. The NBL1 West TWELVE yachts from Hil- For Hillarys, Bad Habits will join NBL1 South larys and Ocean Reef front- (Ian Holder) had a good day (Victoria and Tasma- Students on the ball ed up for day one of the with a second and fifth, nia), NBL1 North annual North Coast Series whilst Salamander with new (Queensland) and WOODVALE Secondary Col- dat Basketball Centre, with “This is a talented group sailed off Mullaloo on Sun- owner John Swift at the NBL1 Central (South lege’s Year 8 and 9 girls bas- Wooodvale student Jayda of basketballers who played day despite the constant helm was third and fourth. Australia) in an ketball team is celebrating Clark named grand final their individual role on the drizzle and a lack of wind. Bruce Bradford steered expanded conference- after claiming victory at the MVP. Specialist basketball court exceptionally well, as Those laying the course Whispering Jack to a fastest based competition in Champion Schools state teacher Meagan Hedley said well as complementing and from the dinghies were faced time in race 2, finishing 2021. competition. it was a fantastic experience assisting one another in with cold conditions and third. The league will func- The team played Willetton for the students. achieving the victory. fluctuating wind changes. In division two, Covert Op- tion as a national sec- Senior High School in the “The championship was a “All members of the team After a delay to allow the eration (Bart Brouwer and ond-tier competition, grand final and came away great accomplishment for should feel proud of their wind to show itself, racing Graham Atkinson) was fas- operating below the with a 53-40 win at the Ben- our junior team,” she said. contribution.” was under way. test in both races for a first NBL, and will feature Ocean Reef are hoping to and second placing for Hil- all current 14 SBL wrest the trophy back from larys with Volant (first and teams. Hillarys and were off to a third) and Blue Chip (second All games will be live- Boxers’ master class in sparring good start with Bull Bar and fourth). Terry O’Grady streamed and include A NORTHERN suburbs box- of inter-club sparring events Hale said the club had (Jeremy Leitch) first and on Quicksilver sailed a lone highlight packages on ing club will host the first at the Butler club. more than 10 master boxers fastest in race 1 and first in hand for a third and fourth social media, with the master sparring event in WA “These sparring events looking to compete at the the second race of division for Ocean Reef. championship winning this week. are a great opportunity for Australian Masters Games one. Panache (Geoff and The top club is the one NBL1 West men’s and PEAK 1 Boxing Club the masters boxing com- in Perth in September 2021. Rita James), the top boat in with the lowest score and at women’s teams playing coach and boxer Ange Fay, munity in WA to come The event is on November division two last season, the end of day one Ocean off in a National Cham- 44, is the current Australian together and train with 7, 10am at the Amesbury moved up a division and Reef is 50 and Hillarys 49. pionship. master champion and has others their own age,” club Loop club, email peak1box- assisted their cause with a The inter-club rivalry will organised the first in a series manager Claire Hale said. [email protected]. second placing. resume on December 6.

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A sting in the tale Sam Jeremic bargain. characteristics all that Stinger’s soundtrack will also well equipped. 10.2L/100km fuel economy, And yet, while all those much, with the exception of likely feel rather impotent. You’re not just forking which is about right if you WE’VE loved the Kia things are true, this time the very cool seat But there’s positive news. out for the performance: take it easy or head on a Stinger ever since it arrived around we were left bolstering, which will give It’s a simple fix, which you get a head-up display, road trip but if you want to in Australia and won The wanting a bit more. you a tight cuddle in sport Kia is on top of, currently cooled and heated seats, have some fun, you’ll be in West Australian’s Car of It’s not that the Stinger mode and relax in other offering an exhaust option heated steering wheel and the teens in no time. the Year back in 2017. isn’t still excellent because modes. made by a third party for more in GT guise. Also, the Stinger’s It’s made for people who it is: it’s slick, quick, The transmission is also $3315 including fitment And though it may look 10,000km service intervals love driving a large lightweight and fun, with lazy when left to its own which, so we’re told, like a sedan, it’s actually a undo its family-friendly performance sedan in an good grip, if a little tame devices when going hard, completely transforms the liftback (industry speak for credentials somewhat. age of SUVs, which have with the back-end though the paddle shifters character of the car. a sedan-shaped hatchback), practicality and efficiency shenanigans. offer precise changes once Even better, an updated meaning despite the limited KIA STINGER at the top of their checklist. But after piloting some you make the switch. Stinger range will arrive in 406 litres on paper the long The Stinger packs a hot hatches such as the But the main issue — Australia before the end of cargo area means you can VARIANT GT seriously hefty 272kW and Renault Megane RS around which has long plagued the the year with — praise be — fit a whole lot in there. PRICE $60,990 510Nm from a twin turbo recently, which are in the Stinger — is the sound, or a factory-fitted bi-modal It makes a mockery out of ENGINE 3.3-litre V6 3.3-litre V6, which is all sent same ballpark price-wise — lack thereof. exhaust. family car buyers’ petrol to the rear wheels and will or in the case of the Ford The exhaust lacks any Also, the Stinger’s chilled obsessions with SUVs and OUTPUTS 272kW/510Nm see it cover 0-100km/h in 4.9 Fiesta ST, a lot less — we real note of any kind, out cabin makes it feel you can also see why Kia TRANSMISSION seconds. just felt the Stinger lacked a feeling very distant no more like a premium felt comfortable dropping Eight-speed automatic, Given its capabilities, its bit of mongrel. matter how hard you bury European car, which is the Optima from its line-up RWD $60,990 plus on-roads price Despite having different your right foot. hard to get too upset about. and having the Stinger as FUEL ECONOMY tag for the top spec GT drive modes, they don’t tend For those who grew up It’s comfortable despite its sole large sedan offering. 10.2L/100km variant is a relative to change the car’s with Aussie-made V8s, the the 19-inch wheels and it’s The engine claims

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