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WSW September 17, 2020 NEWS 3 Rampage Safe space in hospice ends in Victoria Rifici Adolescent Health Services to die at home. Those last even though it’s their work- magnificent sites nearby” and Perth Children’s Hospi- two weeks were the hardest place,” she said. was better. Subiaco A CHILDREN’S hospice tal Foundation want to build I’ve done in my whole “What kind of a human Palliative Care WA’s Lana would have enabled the at Swanbourne’s Allen Park life…I’ve known loss before being would want to object to Glogowski said establishing Raghwani family to spend — would have enabled her but this was different, it was creating a place like this for the State’s first children’s more time with their termi- family to come together in soul breaking. It breaks your people who aren’t going to hospice was “critically nally ill daughter Ziya. the lead up to Ziya’s last heart in a way that you can’t have the life that regular important” and would give Twenty-month-old Ziya breath. really piece it together kids will have?” the families of terminally ill died from a rare type of Her husband missed out again.” The PCHF and CAHS want children a choice. mitochondrial disease in on much of Ziya’s last few Mrs Raghwani said it to start construction early “Not all families want to September 2019, leaving days because he was tending have a loved one cared for at behind parents Preeti and to their daughter Mahi, who What kind of human being a hospital, not all families Janesh and five-year-old sis- also needed a parent and want them cared for at Picture: Google Maps ter Mahi. deserved an element of would want to object to home,” she said. The toddler spent her last “normal”. creating a place like this?” Though she believed the A SUBIACO man was few months in the hands of “The hospice would’ve City of Nedlands was right punched in the face while his the WA Paediatric Palliative created a place where Mahi, to consult with ratepayers children watched on during Care Service, who helped Janesh and I could’ve been a would give terminally ill next year on the $10 million over any changes to plans, a man’s wild rampage make her comfortable family together with Ziya,” children a “little bit of para- six-bed facility but the City Ms Glogowski said she through inner Perth. before her eventual passing Mrs Raghwani said. dise”. of Nedlands has raised con- would be surprised if resi- The assault was allegedly at home. “Those final few days, I “I can imagine a beautiful cerns about the suitability of dents did not “see it was ad- part of a string of offences “It’s a parent’s worst would’ve loved to have been hospice there in my head, a the vacant former bowling vantageous for the whole committed by the 40-year- nightmare to think that your in the hospice… in that last little piece of nirvana, a club site. State”. “I would hope the res- old man on September 8. child is going to die,” Mrs week, I would’ve liked to place where there’s laugh- It is seeking public feed- idents of Nedlands saw that Senior Sergeant Peter Gil- Raghwani said. have been in the hospice and ter, music, home cooking back on the plan until Sep- this was a fabulous facility mour said the accused She said a WA-first hos- then transitioned her to smells and people who make tember 26. Cr Nikola Horley for unwell children and their approached the 45-year-old pice — which the Child and home because I wanted her that place feel like home claimed “one of the vacant families,” she said. father while he was in the car with his children, aged eight and 10, on Heytesbury Street about 4.15pm. “We will allege the offen- der opened the door and punched the driver, demand- A SUBIACO nail salon is ensuring ing his car,” he said. Kids get ‘mini me’s’ can enjoy a manicure Sgt Gilmour said the just as perfect as their parent’s. attacker ran off to unsuc- Glamour Nail Bar has created cessfully search for car keys the Clawlicious Kids range of at a nearby house before glamorous products and polishes to add to being arrested at the south- its range of children’s salon ser- ern end of Thomas Road. vices, thanks to help from co- He said the rampage start- owner Jani Schaper’s six-year- ed at a petrol station in old daughter Scarlett. North Perth half an hour “She helped us choose the earlier after the man had an colours and nail sticker designs,” argument with his partner Ms Schaper said. on a bus travelling from Mir- She said girls and boys visited rabooka to Perth. the salon with their parents for “We will allege he then “a good pamper”. demanded keys to a Suzuki “We get lots of mums, some- hatchback being filled at the times even dads, who book an station,” Sgt Gilmour said. appointment for themselves According to Sgt Gilmour, and for their child to come the accused drove off in the together,” she said. car and side-swiped a vehi- cle being driven by a Bennett Springs woman on Charles Street, which “momentarily tipped her car on to two wheels” and resulted in her suffering whiplash and being taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital. The man allegedly con- tinued driving the car errat- ically, hitting at least two parked cars, before aban- doning it in Subiaco. He has been charged with aggravat- Glamour Nail Bar owner Jani Schaper with six-year-old daughter Scarlett. Picture: David Baylis ed robbery, burglary and criminal damage, and will face court on October 7.

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WSW September 17, 2020 NEWS 5 Tick for apartments Ospreys wing their Victoria Rifici property,” she said. Urban planning manager A MULTIMILLION-dollar Ross Minett said the City apartment block is being never envisioned Broadway built in Nedlands, despite a to be “so mixed used” but neighbour saying it would planning officers were try- way south of river make her family’s backyard ing to “balance the needs of as public as a shopping cen- the community, who are not Jon Bassett sagging. a telecommunications tow- But there was hope an- tre and wreck their sky happy, as well as the current WA State law protects er beside the Kwinana other osprey pair at a four- views. planning framework”. THE Swan River’s most ospreys, which Freeway. year-old nest on top of State planners approved Kingsway residents Tom successful ospreys appear river users He said pines at Deane Street in plans on Monday for the $13 and Yean Lin McVee, whose to have flown the coop from say there Cottesloe would have their million six-storey develop- home will directly back the their old nest in the west- was first chicks this year. ment at 93 and 95 Broadway, site, were concerned the de- ern suburbs and are now Ospreys have taken Mr Singor said that pair with 38 one, two and three- velopment would have “last- calling a mobile telephone up home in a were the first to start bedroom units. ing impacts” on their home. tower in South Perth home. mobile phone breeding among several City officers recommend- Mrs McVee said their con- The move has prompted tower. sites in Perth, after they ed approval but councillors cerns had been “brushed Telstra to keep a haw- refurbished their nest wanted it rejected, with Cr off” by applicant Element kish eye on the tower, between May and July. Rebecca Coghlan telling Advisory. but it will only move Telstra regional gen- Metro Inner-North Develop- “Our backyard will the nest if it interferes eral manager Boyd ment Assessment Panel become a backyard to 38 with equipment. Brown said its policy members the “significant other dwellings,” she said. BirdLife WA ob- was to protect nest- overshadowing of proper- “Our children will have server Marcus Sin- ing ospreys as long as ties to the south” was unde- more privacy and safety in gor said the ospreys they did not interfere sirable. the shopping centre or pub- had not returned to with the communica- “This overshadowing lic park than in the backyard their nest on top of tions equipment. from the apartment building of our own home.” tall Norfolk Island “If a nest does start will also result in significant But panel member John pines near the Old to impact on our com- loss of natural light on the Syme said he did not think Swan Brewery in munications equip- office building next door; the development’s impact on Crawley for at least two ment then Telstra this will affect the ambience neighbouring properties months. works in partnership and amenity of those work- would be “as bad as it’s been His observations during with the environmental ing in, and visiting, this envisaged”. the past four years had authorities on the best way shown the pair were regu- to deal with it,” Mr Brown lar breeders, including said. raising two chicks last no He said alternatives Clean sweep by thief summer. were a included building a plat- A CLAREMONT woman saw someone outside the pet Mr Singor said he sus- rare sight on certainty form on the tower away was home alone when she door. pected their departure was the Swan River they would raise from the equipment, and was disturbed by a crafty She reported then seeing a caused by harassing rav- before the 1980s. chicks this summer moving a nest to it so “all would-be burglar. broom reach in, hook her ens, which now had a nest Mr Singor believed the because a large, stable nest concerned are happy with The Quintilian Road resi- handbag and drag it back directly next to the ospreys’ Crawley pair had moved to would take several years to the housing arrange- dent told police she was through the pet door. old pad, which was also a nest he photographed on build. ments”. watching TV last Friday The bag had contained about 10pm when she briefly credit and bank cards.

WSW 6 NEWS September 17, 2020 Teenagers New home teddy nice steal boy’s Lucy Jarvis

VOLUNTEERS are return- shoes ing to work in Wheelchairs DETECTIVES are searching for Kids’ new premises this for three teenagers after month, thanks to a very gen- they robbed a boy of his erous donation. shoes in Woodlands. The volunteer-run organi- A boy in his early teens sation, which was founded was walking with a friend on by the Rotary Club of Scar- Brentwood Avenue when borough, has moved from they were approached by a four separate workshops to group of three older male one large factory in Wanga- teenagers at 7.50pm on ra. Workshop co-ordinator August 22. Brother Olly Pickett said One of the older teens Melbourne-based friend Bill kicked the victim in the back Gibbins donated $2 million and demanded his shoes, so the organisation could which the victim gave, and buy the 1422sqm former the three suspects fled west. Australia Post parcel distri- The first boy is described bution centre. as being about 170cm tall The charity received a with a thin build, and carry- bulk donation of handmade ing a small black rucksack. teddy bears from Operation He was wearing a black Christmas Child in August, windbreaker, black chinos, which will be delivered black shoes and wore a ban- along with the wheelchair danna with a white cannabis and a blanket to countries motif across his face, below including Zambia, Vietnam his eyes. and Mongolia. The second suspect is “The whole project relies described as being about on donations,” Br Pickett Wheelchairs for Kids volunteer workshop manager Olly Pickett with volunteers Beppie de Kuyer and John Knight in 175cm tall with a thin build, said. their new Wangara facility. Picture: David Baylis and wearing a black T-shirt, black chinos, blue and white shoes, and wearing a similar bandanna across the face, Subiaco appoints acting CEO below his eyes. CLIFF Frewing has been ously working for City of Local Government Manag- ing would provide leader- The third suspect is appointed City of Subiaco’s Busselton, Shire of Den- ers Australia certificate for ship and certainty while described as being of thin acting chief executive. mark, City of South Perth, his achievements in local the City focused on recruit- build and wearing a hoodie. Mr Frewing has more City of Swan and the City of government in 2009 . ing a permanent chief exec- Report information to than 40 years experience in Perth. Mayor Penny Taylor said utive after Rochelle Lavery Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 local government, previ- He was awarded the she was confident Mr Frew- resigned in August. 000 or online at crimestop- perswa.com.au.

WSW September 17, 2020 NEWS 7 Ravens blamed for deaths

Jon Bassett population may die before Protect turtles the few young mature to A BOOMING population of by: mate. preying ravens is endanger- • Being vigilant when Consulting ecologist Mike ing at-risk native turtles driving past lakes. Bamford, who has advised starting to breed at Lake Cla- • Keeping dogs on leads the City of Stirling on oblong remont. near wetlands. turtles at Wembley’s Herd- Neighbouring residents • Securing bin lids and no sman Lake, questioned the are being encouraged to help overflows. ravens’ impact, saying the the threatened oblong tur- • Plant native species for reptiles already faced prob- tles during their annual egg- turtle cover. lems including drying of laying season until Febru- their lakes and other human ary. interference, such as street The call to help comes as yes, there has been a drop,” kerbs blocking hatchlings’ local conservationists and Mr Cook said. paths at night. researchers warn of an “The rain during Sunday “But if ravens have learnt increase in attacking ravens before last sparked a nesting to attack female oblong tur- affecting the lake’s popula- event and one of the first tur- tles, then that’s a concern tion of turtles, which can tles we found was a big because they are the breed- live to about 90 years. female, flipped on her back ing population,” Dr Bamford The Friends of Lake Cla- with her eggs pecked out and said. remont volunteer group has eaten, and still alive.” Mr Cook said overflowing discovered many recent Research since 2016 at 35 rubbish bins in adjacent incidents of turtles being wetland sites by Murdoch streets, parks and homes killed by ravens and co-ordi- University environmental could be a food source allow- nator Nick Cook is worried science PhD candidate ing the ravens to boom. about the impact of the Anthony Santoro showed Nearby Scotch College growing number of deaths. young oblong turtles com- collects rubbish from its “We have a good annual prised barely 10 per cent of bins on school grounds and account of bird numbers any lake’s population and playing fields up to three and there has been an explo- adult males outnumbered times a week. sion, with the raven popula- mature females eight-to-one. “The college’s bins that tion tripling in the past 20 “It should be even but that students use around the col- years,” he said. kind of imbalance is com- lege are virtually raven- A 2017 census estimated mon world-wide because proof and we also have there were about 500 oblong males stay in the water, but Greenbatch bins, which are turtles at Lake Claremont when the females come out well secured,” communica- but volunteers said numbers to lay eggs they are targets tions director David Kyle had since fallen, with 12 of for ravens and foxes, and said. the turtles’ protective cara- being run over by cars,” Mr The Town of Claremont is paces collected in the past 10 Santoro said. delivering information to days, most of which showed He said the sex imbalance residents about how to pro- signs of raven predation. risked “extinction debt” tect turtles in suburban ar- “Based on the numbers of because breeding members eas and has placed traps for Friends of Lake Claremont co-ordinator Nick Cook and Murdoch University PhD candidate carapaces we are collecting, of the increasingly ageing predators around the lake. Anthony Santoro at Lake Claremont. Picture: David Baylis

WSW 8 NEWS September 17, 2020 Scott’s passion for Telethon SCOTT GUERINI, 14, HAS BEEN FUNDRAISING FOR TELETHON SINCE HE WAS FOUR AND HE’S PARTNERED WITH COLES TO DESIGN ITS TELETHON DONATION CARDS

I first got involved with Telethon going to Telethon. when... I was four and I’d just learnt My biggest challenge has been... if about fundraising. I decided I really you had asked me in 2016, I would have wanted to help sick kids. At the time, the said climbing the Canadian Rockies, but most challenging thing I could think of now my biggest challenge is my mind. was to walk the 25km from my farm to As I get older, I’m finding it harder to town. My parents initially said no as I push past my self-doubt. I’ve noticed my was too young, but I persisted and mind takes over whilst I’m walking, walked the whole 25km in eight hours which can sometimes be harder than the and 40 minutes. I’ve now walked 735km physical pain. since 2010 and am a seven times I got involved with Coles when... 42.195km marathoner. they asked if I would help design their I have raised... more than $180,000 for annual Telethon donations cards. It was Telethon since 2010. And I helped Coles such a surprise and has been an honour supermarkets raise a further $370,000 in to create the donation cards and further 2019 from their Telethon donation card contribute to Telethon. Coles reached appeal. out again this year and I’ve got to work A highlight of being involved with creating four new designs. I encourage Telethon has been... getting to see everyone to get down to their nearest where the money goes and meeting Tele- Coles and purchase these cards to con- thon kids my fundraising has helped tinue our great work; like I always say, support. I was invited to the Telethon even a small effort can make a big differ- Kids Institute for a tour of the labs and ence. saw their 3D camera used for research. This year I’m going to... walk my My proudest moment was when my little seventh marathon/11th Great Walk. I brother walked in my marathon with will also complete my fourth 50km me. We crossed the finish line in 12-and- Treadmill Challenge where I will com- a-half hours. plete 50km on the Saturday and a bonus I decided to write a book when... I 40km on the Sunday. And I’ll be continu- was 11. I hoped it would encourage ing Scott’s Great Chat Podcast about the others to make a difference. The book transition from primary to high school. shows us there are lots of little things we In the future I would like to... I’ve can do every day to change the world. always dreamt of being a doctor, but now Two thousand copies of my book were I want to be an astrophysicist. I will keep printed thanks to a lovely couple who walking, hopefully write another book donated money towards the book. The and become a Telethon Million Dollar books sell for $20 each with all proceeds Partner by age 90.

WSW September 17, 2020 NEWS 9 Killer creeps along the beach

Architect Maarch’s impression of the approved development at 20 Cooper Street in Nedlands. Cooper stocks building up

A DEVELOPER is buffer between high and building two apartment low intensity buildings on developments. neighbouring sites in “The subject site forms Nedlands. an important role in Designs for a $2.7 transitioning the built million development form down from the Pines are dying near the Cottesloe SLSC. Pictures: Jon Bassett comprising 10 units at 20 anticipated mixed-use Cooper Street were ticked high-density Jon Bassett in Cottesloe and was doing ment of the malaise it is ever this has not been raised off by the Metro development along what it could to treat the clear that a much larger with us by our members as Inner-North Develop- Broadway and Stirling THE rapid killer of Norfolk trees and contain the fungus impact is likely in Cottesloe something requiring our ment Assessment Panel Highway,” it said. Island pines is now close to neofusicoccum parvum, and other areas,” Curtin assistance or the need for a last week. The City received 77 the trees’ beloved stand at which was believed respon- University school of molecu- sector-wide approach,” pres- Developer Yuki Yama objections to the proposal Indiana restaurant on Cot- sible. lar and life sciences profes- ident Tracey Roberts said. received approval for during public tesloe Beach. In May, Cottesloe felled sor Kingsley Dixon said. Norfolk Island pines form another three-storey consultation and nine The Western Suburbs two of its dead pines. The The WA Local Govern- a key external element 10-unit apartment submissions in support. Weekly can reveal the Town neighbouring Town of Cam- ment Association side- to Andrew Forrest’s pro- complex at 18 Cooper Cr Kerry Smyth was the of Cottesloe is treating sev- bridge cut down eight this stepped Prof. Dixon’s recom- posed redevelopment of the Street in December 2019. only one of the five panel eral infected pines near the month and has another 52 on mendation for leadership, Indiana, which has been A report by City of members to vote against prominent trees at the popu- a watch list. saying it regarded the threat delayed by the COVID-19 Nedlands staff to the it. lar tourist spot, with about But WA’s pre-eminent to all Norfolks as an oper- shutdown. panel said the height was The other members 16 more reported to be dying biologist warned the work ational issue for each coun- A spokeswoman for Mr acceptable because under said it was a well across Cottesloe. may not be enough and a cil. Forrest’s Tattarang group its local planning designed, contemporary At least four Norfolks with summit was needed to deter- “We are aware of individu- said the council was moni- strategy, the area off development that would dead branches can be seen at mine the science and what al councils that are current- toring the trees and it would Broadway and near UWA give “housing choice in Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving should be done by all coun- ly investigating and be guided by its advice if any was a transition zone and the area”. Club and the adjacent Sea cils facing the threat. managing this issue in an were found to be infected. View Golf Course, just 200m “Given the pace of move- operational context, how- Murdoch University for- from the Indiana. est pathology professor A council spokeswoman Giles Hardy said the uneven Dumping decline said staff found the dying distribution of dead pines pines near the surf club, across Perth indicated THE City of Stirling has about 285 tonnes in 2017- which have had a one-off insect pests, fungi, oomy- recorded a big drop in ille- 18, illegal dumping has treatment of biostimulant as cete-type water moulds, bac- gal dumping following dropped by nearly 20 per its disease prevention pro- teria, viruses or nematodes heavy promotion of its cent. gram, and residents report- could be sources of the the waste services in the past Mayor Mark Irwin said ed the other affected trees. initial cause, after which three years. it could be due to heavy “The Town has not identi- opportunistic neofusicoc- About 235 tonnes of promotion of the City’s fied, or had any reports to cum finished off dying dumped materials were free on-demand waste col- identify, that the pines locat- pines. collected from parks, lection services, with the ed around Indiana are Prof. Hardy said several streets, carparks and lane- number of skip bin book- declining,” she said. Norfolks needed to be exa- ways during the 2019-20 ings on the rise. The spokeswoman said it mined in detail, including financial year. The City receives about was concerned about the using molecular tools to see Compared to 271.6 415 reports about illegal possibility of other Norfolk what was in their roots, tonnes in 2018-19 and dumping each year. Island pines being affected Pines on the golf course show signs of death. trunks and branches.

WSW 10 NEWS September 17, 2020 A lifetime of study WHILE many people understandably may not list 2020 as their most pro- ductive year, 87-year-old scientist Jim Barrow is bucking the trend. The University of WA researcher and Mt Clare- mont resident has publish- ed seven research papers this year. The scientific papers are Artist’s impression of the proposed 24 townhouses. among 59 Dr Barrow has published since retiring nearly 20 years ago. He said he preferred research over Council approval for crosswords because it was easier, more fun and men- tally stimulating. townhouse proposal “It’s not very different to art, you might as well ask Nadia Budihardjo the Town of Cambridge, who an artist why they keep shares the road, however the painting pictures despite STIRLING Council has City of Stirling received not being paid for their endorsed plans for town- objections,” she said. work,” he said. houses in Wembley, despite Planning and develop- “It’s just what you do no input from neighbouring ment director Stevan Rodic when you’re passiona- Town of Cambridge. said it had written to the te.”Dr Barrow collaborates Council endorsed a report Town and affected residents. with research colleagues in by City officers at this “If we do get something India who conduct the ex- month’s meeting that recom- from the Town before the periments and contribute mended approving an appli- application is considered by towards manuscripts. UWA researcher Jim Barrow. Picture: Nicholas Kieran Smith cation for 24 townhouses at the Joint Development 89 Herdsman Parade, which Assessment Panel, I don’t borders Cambridge. see why we wouldn’t provide Cr Elizabeth Re argued that to JDAP,” he said. Theft bonanza at the beach against endorsing the report Six submissions were because of potential parking received following the 21-day CRIME is heating up at recent warmer weather. about 3pm. On September Marine Parade about and traffic issues, adverse public consultation, with Cottesloe Beach. A swimmer had a bag 13, a backpack was stolen 2.20pm and a swimmer get- effect on surrounding amen- five opposing and one in Senior Constable Simon containing a wallet, towel when a man put it down at ting changed under the ities and the lack of response favour of the development. Hill said he had recorded a and credit cards taken from the bus stop opposite the Indiana restaurant had his from the Town. Cr Karen Caddy believed spike in thefts with the the beach on September 8 Ocean Beach Hotel on wallet stolen about 7.15pm. “The City of Stirling has it was “completely appro- not received comment from priate” for the area.

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Jade Fuda, Alex Packard and Kate Betcher in Magic Beach. Picture: James D Morgan Sing sweet nightingale

Tanya MacNaughton

CHILDREN have not been able to go to the cinema for much of this year, let alone a live production, but that is all about to change with the 2020 AWESOME Festival program of events, which includes The Nightingale. A collaboration between Perth WA Opera baritone companies WA Opera, Matthew Dixon plays Co:3 Australia, WA Youth The Emperor in Orchestra and WA Young The Nightingale. Voices, The Nightingale Picture: David Baylis is a magical re-imagining of the opera based on the again, having returned Hans Christian home to Perth from the Andersen fairytale. UK at the start of the It features WA Opera’s COVID-19 pandemic. Wesfarmers Arts Young “I did my undergrad at Artist Matthew Dixon as WAAPA and then won a the Emperor, who scholarship to go to the It’s magic here becomes obsessed by a Guildhall School of mechanical nightingale Music and Drama in he is gifted. London,” the 25-year-old play, coming to terms with illustrations brought to life It will be the first time “He’s a very said. her childhood ending,” on stage by designer Isla she has returned to Perth self-centred, conniving “I’m supposed to be Betcher said. Shaw, including the since finishing her studies individual who is given going back to the Welsh “She’s leaving for the distinctive headwear of a and she aims to make the the chance for International Academy same holiday her family watermelon-shaped hat and most of the situation. redemption and he takes of Voice in Cardiff at the takes every year, where another with a purple fish “It (hotel quarantine) it,” baritone Dixon, of start of October but I’m they do the same things like swimming through the wasn’t part of the contract Coolbinia, said. not going for obvious building sandcastles, middle of it. that I signed but it’s a small “One of Hans reasons. I have an playing in the rock pool and “I would say the most price to pay to be able to do Christian Andersen’s exemption to fly out in TANYA MACNAUGHTON building a bonfire. But this magical thing about the the tour,” she said. gifts was to make January to start then but time Sally feels trepidation book is probably the “How I escaped not losing something so deep and it’s up to me to see. I KATE Betcher has a clear about it because she doesn’t illustrations,” my job, I do not know, but complicated in the don’t want to go if it’s memory of the moment she know if she’s still allowed Sydney-based Betcher said. I’m very grateful for it. I syntax of a five-year-old. anywhere near like it is felt her childhood slipping to do all those things with “It’s one of those books just had my birthday and I He was able to put across now, which it probably away; it was when a friend her younger brother and where you can just look at got a Nintendo Switch, so I such complex and will be, but who knows.” told her they were too old to sister or whether she’s too the pictures and take so plan on playing a lot of profound ideas with the The Nightingale is at play with dolls. old for that now. It’s a really much in. We’ve tried to be Mario and Zelda. use of such simple His Majesty’s Theatre, The 25-year-old actor is sad thing to feel like you’re as true to the illustrations “I was in Perth for three words, which is October 3 and 4, with a revisiting that emotion in losing your imagination. as possible.” years and somehow never underlying this because relaxed performance at playwright Finegan “We’ve had some tears Betcher, who graduated went to Rottnest Island. We it’s a kid’s opera.” 11am on October 4, Kruckemeyer’s stage from adults in the audience from WAAPA in 2016, and have a day off at the end of The nightingale bird aimed at creating a adaptation of children’s either because they her cast mates Jade Fuda the Perth season and I’ve will be voiced by WA welcoming environment book Magic Beach by remember what that feels and Alex Packard will do already told the others Young Voices and designed for, but not Alison Lester, which has like or because they have a two weeks of hotel we’re going to get some performed by Co:3 limited to, audiences taken the liberty of kid that age who is turning quarantine before quokka selfies and enjoy Australia dancer Zoe with autism, sensory and developing the popular away from being a child, presenting a season of the the beaches.” Wozniak. communication needs beach-themed picture book which is pretty CDP Theatre production, Magic Beach is at Heath Dixon said he was and learning disabilities. into a relatable storyline. devastating.” for children aged three to Ledger Theatre, October looking forward to being Tickets at “The play itself is about Betcher said fans of the eight, at Heath Ledger 7 to 11. able to sing in public ptt.wa.gov.au. the oldest child, Sally, who I book would recognise the Theatre, October 7 to 11. Tickets at ptt.wa.gov.au.

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Scott, Felicity Bailey, Zoe & Finn Bailey Jody Fewster & Eileen Bond Mathias & Hayley Cormann Magnifique!

Luxury cars lapped the streets in Peppy Grove as Perth’s A-list rolled up for an afternoon of philanthropy and frivolity at the South of France- themed Be Giving charity event. Or- ganiser Melissa Karlson, daughter of prominent businesswoman Rhonda Wyllie, hit the magic mil- Troy & Sophia Barbagallo Tia Ellison, Julie Bishop & Kate Walsh lion with $1,016,145 worth of equip- ment raised for Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation. Perth’s own Hollywood star Kate Walsh was fussed over by fans as she donated $3700 for recliner chairs for nurses at the paediatric intensive care unit. The high-society contingent also included Mathias and Hayley Cor- mann and Eileen “Red” Bond. The crowd sipped on Aperol spritz, Moss Wood wines, and Laurent Perrier. WORDS KRYSTAL SANDERS Melissa Zorzi Lucy Ahern & Clover Tana Scarlett Stevens PICTURES JOHN KOH Joanna & Tony Millard

The real deal Perth’s property elite stepped out in style for the annual awards night, which celebrates the State’s leading sales and services professionals in the real estate industry. Property queen Vivien Yap and her Ray White Claremont team took home the top team by value sold award, while Ray White also took home the awards for top franchise for value and listings sold awards. PICTURES JOHN KOH

Melissa & Lia & Joe Mucci Louise Ormesher & Jenna Leader Paul Graham Vivien Yap Sammy Tysoe

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Your exclusive first look into architect Juliana Torres’ home, plus the twin residence next door designed for her sister, Vanessa. PAGES 22-23

WSW 18 RESIDENTIAL September 17, 2020 Awards recognise State’s best

Natalie Hordov

WITH things starting to look more positive for the WA property market, there was much to celebrate at the 2020 Reiwa.com Awards at the weekend. Held at Crown Perth, the event recognised the achievements of offices, teams and individuals who reached the highest number of listings sold and the highest values sold. For the second year, the Awards also recognised property management companies based on the time to lease properties. “Despite this being a difficult time for many, it’s great to be able to come together and celebrate the achievements of everyone in the industry,” chief executive Neville Pozzi said. “On behalf of everyone at Reiwa, I’d like to congratulate the winners and finalists of the 2020 Top: Realmark Coastal nabbed the gongs for top medium Reiwa.com Awards for their The top team by value sold: Thomas Jefferson Wedge, Kimberley Perkins, Phoebe Shi and office and, above: Scott Swingler, left, was named top outstanding achievements.” Vivien Yap from Ray White Dalkeith-Claremont. unassisted salesperson by value sold. In the Western Suburbs Weekly region, Ray White year. The network sold 2421 really about our customer’s medium office categories agency as the best reporting period for a total was named top franchise by properties in the reporting feedback and satisfaction for number of listings and standalone office in the value of nearly $650,000,000. both value sold and the period to the value of with our member’s work is value sold, selling $77 state and was a testament Space Real Estate’s Scott number of listings sold, $1,178,933,396. Ray White still the key piece for us,” million worth of property to its incredible group of Swingler was name top collecting these awards for WA chief executive Mark he said. and helping 116 families top performing agents. unassisted salesperson by the third and fourth year in Whiteman recognised the Duet Property Group was move home. The Agency won the value sold and a row respectively. efforts of all members in “proud as punch” to be Director Sean Hughes large office awards for Subiaco-based Pure Leasing Ray White Dalkeith- contributing to the recognised as the number said with the large office number of listings and Central received a property Claremont’s Vivien Yap collective result. one small office in WA for category including agencies value sold, with the group management award for the team was awarded top team “Awards such as these value sold, while Realmark with multiple offices, the selling more than 1300 lowest median days on by value sold for the second are great, however it’s Coastal took out the top awards recognised his properties during the market.

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IN THE MARKETPLACE Construction starts on Eden East More time needed

PACT Construction has Natalie Hordov and builders were already of civil contractors begun work on Edge Kim Macdonald telling them it was too late required to boost supply, Visionary Living’s Eden to sign up. and potential bottlenecks East development in THE strong response to the Homebuyer Mike Wikin through councils and Floreat. State Government’s said his preferred builder lenders. Managing director Building Bonus grant has told him it could not meet UDIA chief Tanya Gavin Hawkins, director seen $30 million in the grant deadline if he Steinbeck said she wanted David Hillam and ABN additional funding signed with them, and some the deadline for a land Group managing director announced this week, others had said they had contract to remain at the and Pact founder Dale taking the total investment closed their order books for end of this year, but the Alcock were joined by in the program to $147 the foreseeable future. deadline for a Town of Cambridge million. “We were told that the comprehensive building Mayor Keri Shannon for Demand has been high, chance of getting the contract, and the issue of the official with 283 applications subsidy was virtually a titles, valuations and ground-breaking submitted, 96 approved and no-deal because of the formal finance should be ceremony last month. $1.92 million paid out massive uptake,” Mr Wikin pushed back to June 30, When complete, the $55 to date. said. 2021. million project will While potential At present, applicants “Whilst the heightened include 62 one-, two- and homebuyers will welcome eligible for the State grant activity is a fantastic three-bedroom the increase in funding, the who use a builder must outcome for jobs and the apartments, four-bedroom response from industry has start some work — such as economy, an increase to the penthouses and Dale Alcock, Gavin Hawkins, Keri Shannon and David been mixed, with the significant earthworks — delivery time frames will two-storey residences. Hillam at the Eden East groundbreaking. deadlines to qualify for the within six months of allow industry to continue Its design was inspired grant causing concern. signing a contract, which to deliver high quality by the parkside Perry appeal to those discerning owner-occupiers had It comes after WA’s top must be done by December product in a safe and Lakes Reserve location buyers who are looking bought at Eden East, eight builders and land 31 this year. sustainable fashion in time and includes a waterside for the prestige and which he recognised as developers met the State The Federal grant for the consumer to pavilion overlooking luxury of a western being fundamental to the Government last week to requires work to begin benefit,” she said. manicured gardens. suburbs home without the community atmosphere demand an extension to the within three months, unless Master Builders WA has An urban orchard will maintenance,” he said. for residents. building grants program, the delay is beyond the also asked for a deadline provide a leafy outlook “The location is second Eden’s lifestyle calling for the deadline to applicant’s control. extension, with executive and an opportunity for to none and offers a amenities include a 25m be pushed back by six Land developer Nigel director John Gelavis residents to become part unique chance for people heated pool, shady months. Satterley, one of the eight saying the quick of a community through to live amongst nature cabanas and a relaxing The Housing Industry industry leaders to meet turnaround from low work planning and cultivating and yet be close to spa, yoga studio, Association and the Urban members of State Cabinet, levels to a mini-boom food with neighbours in essential community gymnasium, and sauna. Development Institute of said the sector needed more was creating the risk of extensive gardens. services, recreational golf, There is also a wine Australia wanted grants to time to issue land titles and labour shortages and Mr Hawkins said 70 per bowls and tennis clubs, cellar and exclusive be made available to those meet demand. delays. cent of the project was and boutique shopping in residents’ lounge with who start construction And HIA WA executive The $20,000 WA grant is already sold. Claremont. caterer’s kitchen and within six months of a title director Cath Hart said the available to any homebuyer “We put this down to “All this while being fireplace overlooking being issued, allowing sector needed more time to who wishes to build a new the unrivalled quality of only 3km to City Beach Perry Lakes. works to start as late as gear up so it could take full house or purchase a new design by Hillam and 7km to the city.” The project is scheduled December 31 next year. advantage of demand. property in a single-tier Architects and the Mr Hawkins said a high for completion in late Buyers wanting to build She said challenges development, such as a resort-style amenities that number of 2021. homes before the grants included a low level of titled townhouse, prior to run out revealed some blocks, a looming shortage completion of construction.

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WSW 22 COVER STORY September 17, 2020 It takes two

Architect Julianna Torres. Picture: Andrew Ritchie

EXCLUSIVE schedules and busy lives It showed vistas across Keren Bellos but we do spend more time the Swan to Applecross together than if we were could be achieved, so she YOU won’t find siblings living separately and it designed the homes from much closer than allows us to support one the top down starting with artistically-gifted architect another better. the adjoining rooftop Juliana Torres and “I can call on Vanessa to terraces at maximum tech-obsessed engineer babysit, in the same way residential building height Vanessa. she can ask me to keep an that have become the While their careers kept eye on her place when she sisters’ favourite addition. them geographically travels for work. “Drinking a chardonnay separated for 20 years, the “And we were so blessed here on a sunny afternoon Brazilian-born sisters now to have each other and be is unbeatable,” Juliana live a mere 50cm apart in here during COVID-19 said. Perth’s western suburbs, lockdown as we were never Eco-friendly features residing at neighbouring short on space.” were also a priority, such as homes — designed by Juliana said planning the passive ventilation to Juliana, of course — only homes while raising her minimise the use of partly divided by a glass young son and juggling airconditioning, solar fence. full-time work as global panels, a Tesla battery To the right, Juliana’s architecture firm Hassell’s system for Vanessa and “typical 4x3 house” on a senior interior designer landscaping covering more 477sqm Nedlands block was one of the project’s than 60 per cent of their near Melvista Park and the challenges. properties. river is all about family, “Lime Street Projects Juliana’s aversion to with practical, kid-friendly then began construction cookie-cutter housing is The star of Vanessa’s rooftop terrace is the view and, (below) her home features features across three levels when my daughter was obvious from the front treasured pieces of furniture and artwork, as well as a grand piano that can play a tune on for maximum enjoyment by born and I managed the facades, which have demand. Pictures: Douglas Mark Black and Andrew Ritchie little ones and disguising entire project during my complementary but not the mess of daily life. maternity leave, so I really identical bold lines and In direct contrast, at the had to master my timber finishes, with an adjacent 535sqm property, multi-tasking skills,” she organic-shaped sculpture Vanessa’s four-bedroom, explained. serving to both break the three-bathroom abode has “For me, our houses square look and reflect the four levels of should be where we “two yet one” theme. resort-inspired luxury, recharge. They should “The sculpture was including a spa suite, inspire us to be our best, to Vanessa’s request because Kardashian-esque build memories and allow every good establishment in wardrobe and impressive us to connect emotionally Brazil has something that automation allowing even with our loved ones. distinguishes it,” Juliana the self-playing grand “The work of an architect said. piano’s ivories to start is to not only understand Similarities can be seen tinkling at the touch of a you but your property and in the abodes’ flow, timber smartphone button. how to get the best value and stone features (just “It was our mother’s out of it.” take the quartz floors, for dream that we had houses In the case of their long example), luxe bathrooms near the water where we narrow blocks, which they and inviting, contemporary could live close by yet bought after falling in love interior design aimed at independently,” Juliana with the leafy street and establishing a sense of said while allowing without knowing for sure if “family place”. Community News a first river views were possible, Juliana is big on creating look inside the residences. Juliana began by hiring a rooms with personality and “We have our own drone. meaning that can trigger an WSW September 17, 2020 COVER STORY 23

emotional response in and timber) with a scullery their meaning goes beyond residents, such as an to hide the preparation the paintings themselves.” appreciative sigh. necessary for Two minor bedrooms This is where artwork entertaining.” merged into a huge office and cherished antiques Juliana’s version is very allow the busy chief come into play, from the much the heart of her technical officer, of mining stop-and-stare Australian, residence and makes a company South32, to Brazilian and her own wall strong statement in contribute remotely. paintings to their on-trend black that When asked if designing great-great-granddad’s highlights the stone for a family member was grandfather clock, parents’ benchtop, splashback and stressful, Juliana said pre-loved dining setting and fine detailing, and helps Vanessa approved her plans even the sisters’ childhood hide kids’ handprints. within a month, but it was beds. Vanessa also has a gym, hard to stop redrawing her The homes’ differences home theatre room, lift and own. lie in their floor plans, basement garage with “I was the worst client I especially the location of turntable, which weren’t have had,” she laughed. the bedrooms and main necessities for her sis. After 12 years at Hassell, living. “I like my house to be my where her achievements At Juliana’s 439sqm digs, place to unwind, where I included the fit-out of its the open-plan lounge, meals can come back from work local studio, Fiona Stanley and kitchen zone is on the and really relax, so it has Hospital, and BHP’s Perth ground level and connects all the toys,” Vanessa said, office and integrated to a rear alfresco space demonstrating how the remote operating centre, while the bedrooms are lights, curtains and almost Juliana has bravely decided upstairs, including the every feature can be to go it alone during the master offering a river controlled using a COVID-19 crisis and just (Above) The backyards are separated only by a glass fence, (below left) Vanessa’s theatre panorama. smartphone app. launched Shift room features some of her favourite art pieces, and (below right) her beautiful bathroom. In Vanessa’s 652sqm “There are also very Architecture. Pictures: Douglas Mark Black build, her ground-floor special pieces of furniture She is looking forward to bedroom’s direct access to and artwork that represent working from home, where the outdoor spa and the two important places in she can draw inspiration swimming pool is a my life’s journey. from her surrounds while glamorous touch, as is a “The paintings in my helping others achieve their walk-in robe that was living room are by Perth residential and commercial custom made with her artist and my long-time dreams. handbag collection in mind. friend, Kelly Muller, and “I know the hurdles but The upstairs main living portray a top view of the also the pleasure of having space looks across the Swan Swan River from East Perth your own design built and I and is sensibly positioned to Nedlands, while the three think that’s what every as close as possible to her pieces in the dining room client should experience,” rooftop barbecue area. representing vegetation in she said. “My sister used to live in the Cerrado (Brazilian If the sisters ever decide an apartment with highlands) were done by to sell their properties, they breathtaking river views, so famous Brazilian artist and will build a wall between the design of her lounge my mother’s school friend, them. aims to give her that same Liliane Dardot. See more of the sisters’ feeling,” Juliana said. “It is also important that designer homes at “Her kitchen has more the artists are connected to perthnow.com.au/ traditional colours (white our family by friendship, so communitynews.

WSW 24 RESIDENTIAL September 17, 2020 High-performance housing

Natalie Hordov for comfort and efficiency there was no air Caine said. that is very specific around circulation, but when you “It’s a very, very efficient THE words esky and how much energy a home let air in it did not function way of maintaining the racecar seem very out of can use and how very well. quality of the air in the place talking about housing comfortable that home A passivhaus is also air house, but also just the design, but it all makes should be. tight and well-insulated, general comfort without sense when you talk to “Ideally it is no cooler but a mechanical letting all that 40-degree air Leanhaus founder and than 17 degrees and no ventilation system brings in blast in because you need to architect Ben Caine. warmer than 24 degrees fresh air, filters it and breathe.” He will be showcasing throughout the year and preconditions it to the And now to the racecar: Abbetthaus, Scarborough Mr Caine said one of the as part of Sustainable biggest benefits of House Day on September passivhaus design is 20. because it is underpinned Inspired by the ‘desert by science, he can test and modernist’ style, the make changes during the two-storey home is not just design process, such as attractive, it was also the making windows smaller or second WA home to earn larger, adding more passive house certification. shading, making walls Initially a commercial thicker and changing the architect, Abbetthaus was amount of insulation, and Mr Caine’s first residential see what impact it has on For more information on project and led to a love of the performance of the Abbetthaus and other ‘passivhaus’ principles and house as well as the cost. homes on show, visit the opening of his business, “I can get real-time sustainablehouseday.com. which specialises in this feedback on how (changes) form of design. improve the performance,” He said a passivhaus — Leanhaus architect Ben Caine at sustainable residence he said. which refers to a set of Abbetthaus in Scarborough and, right, ‘desert modernist’ “I think of it like calculated and tested style inspired the home’s design. designing a racecar; you principles devised by Dr Pictures: David Baylis and Jody D'Arcy wouldn’t design and build a Wolgang Fiest in 1991 — race car, then put it on the was not the same as a any way you achieve that temperature of the air track and say ‘oh, it doesn’t solar-passive home. has to be low energy.” already inside the house. actually go very fast’. “A solar-passive house is The key to this is air “For example, on a “You would want to know designed to let winter sun tightness, insulation and a 40-degree day you’re aiming you’re doing everything you in to passively warm the ventilation system, and this for 24 degrees inside the can in the design (process) house, but also to exclude is where the esky analogy house, that 40-degree fresh so that it does perform well the summer sun so that it comes in. air coming in is cooled on the track. doesn’t overheat,” Mr Caine Mr Caine said an esky down by stale air that’s “The same should be true said. was an air-tight, leaving the house at 24 of houses, you should know “A passivhaus can have well-insulated box intended degrees and the (cooled before it leaves the design those features, but is based to keeps things cool; you fresh air) is recirculated stage how it’s going to around a German standard could not live in one as around the house,” Mr work.”

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WSW 26 RESIDENTIAL September 17, 2020 Worth every penny

thoroughly renovated in It would be a delightful 1 1 1 2009, including new flooring place to enjoy an alfresco 7/112 Hensman Road, throughout, a new kitchen meal with family or friends. Subiaco and updated bathroom. Inside, the layout From $295,000 Even the courtyard includes a living/dining/ Agency: Avanti Residential received a makeover and kitchen area with tiled Contact: Carolena Boyd on has a paved sitting area and flooring and windows 0418 905 963 established gardens beds. looking out to greenery at There are two ways to either end. WHAT a fabulous and enter the home. The kitchen has a affordable prospect this One is via an enclosed breakfast bar, underbench home is. veranda which opens off a and overhead storage, and a The owner said it was in common walkway, the tiled splashback over the an ideal location, close to other is through the stainless-steel stove. UWA and the heart of courtyard, which has a gate The bedroom includes a Subiaco with its shops, to the parking area. mirrored built-in robe and cafes and restaurants, but Enclosing the veranda the bathroom has a bath/ in a quiet area and part of a has provided more usable shower and laundry small complex of just eight space — it would be a facilities. Other features homes. charming spot to sit and include split-system It is also close to Kings read — and the owner said airconditioning, easy access Park and Lake Jualbup. the courtyard was private to the train and bus, with The residence was and always had the sun. parking for one car.

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Life on the water’s edge

home,” they said. galleries in which to display The ground floor includes “At times the house has The owners have loved 4 3 2 “Its fantastic vista and some of their collections. a guest bedroom with hosted three generations living in Maylands, with its 59 Clarkson Road, location were exciting and The home is stunning, walk-in robe and ensuite, for some months at a time, convenience to everything, Maylands provided the perfect with many fabulous and an open-plan including newborns and and the location, which Offers by 6pm, backdrop for our architect features to capture living/dining/kitchen area toddlers.” offers a beautiful, September 23 to design something special. attention. that looks over the lake to The first floor includes ever-changing and Agency: Realmark Urban “As luck would have it “We have many favourite the city. Doors open to an two bedrooms, two living extraordinary landscape. Contact: Adam Ghizzo on there was a vacant block rooms depending on the alfresco area with built-in areas and a study. “We love the amenity of 0468 543 021 between us and our new time of year, day and barbecue, heaters, fans and And while you can take in riverside and lake living, neighbours and during mood,” the owners said. weatherproof blinds the views from your bed in the proximity to the city WHILE we often talk about construction we (jointly) “Most rooms are a delight allowing you to entertain in the master, it also has its and subsequently the waterfront living in Perth, decided to buy, subdivide to be in, however the joy of comfort and style. own balcony — why not stadium and East Perth, it is rare to find a residence and amalgamate the land, waking up every morning The outdoor zones also indulge in a glass of wine in and most especially the right on the water — often a creating two ‘super blocks’, to the view from the master include a heated pool and the evening or sip your urban-meets-rural feel of road or the foreshore lies which is rare for this part of bedroom over the lake and for those extra-special morning coffee and watch our patch of rare earth,” between you and the ocean Maylands.” city and to watch and hear occasions there is a garden the light sparkle on the they said. or river — but this The couple set out to birds sing remains and picturesque water? “We also appreciate the Maylands peninsula home create a modern but unabated.” vine-covered pergola on the A spiral staircase takes vibrancy and development looks directly on to Lake timeless home which would And while there are side of the house. you up to the charming loft of the Maylands Eighth Brearley with parkland evolve with their family’s beautiful and varied “This home has seen it and we have to agree that Avenue precinct.” opposite and the river and needs and suit their outlooks over parks and all: milestone birthdays, working out while looking While the home provided riverside walks metres executive entertaining water from nearly every corporate events large and out over the lake would be a beautiful and loving away. requirements. room, the owners said the small, lots of family absolutely wonderful. environment in which they The owners built the They said they also bird’s-eye view of the city gatherings for all sorts of It can also be used as a hosted family and friends, home on the 684sqm block applied solar-passive and the stadium and its reasons,” the owners said. fourth bedroom. If more they are now semi-retired in 2007. principles, used the highest changing light show from “There have been are needed, selling agent and wish to spend more “We were already living quality materials without the loft which they use as a Christmas parties and most Adam Ghizzo said the home time in the South-West. in this neighbourhood compromise and, due to gym was the best. recently the beautiful was so large the office or They plan to downsize in when we decided to buy this their love of art and “It’s a great way to start wedding of one of our living areas could be used Perth and hope to remain in block and build our dream collectables, incorporated the day,” they said. daughters. as well. the Maylands area.

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Making light work

3 2 2 65 John Street, Cottesloe High $1 millions Agency: Ray White Cottesloe-Mosman Park Contact: Jody Fewster on 0414 688 988

THERE are so many things that catch the eye and spark admiration about this totally transformed worker’s cottage. It certainly has street appeal, thanks to a white picket fence and charming exterior with its porch and lacework, and then there is which share a and tree views. the sleek modern interior. contemporary ensuite. One Doors in the dining area While the monochromatic has a fireplace and looks open to a private courtyard palette may appear austere, out to John Street’s pine where you can enjoy it is brightened by leafy trees. alfresco meals and views through the high-set At the end of the hall the gatherings. windows and, of course, layout opens to the living At the back of the home lets you add whatever pops areas. is the master bedroom, of colour you like with your While open plan they are which also has courtyard own furnishings. also split level, with steps in access along with a walk-in The owner said it was one the lounge room leading robe and luxe ensuite with of the first cottages built in down to the kitchen/dining double vanity unit with Cottesloe, circa 1903, and area with tiled flooring, stone benchtops, a they wanted an easy-care raked cathedral ceilings, freestanding bath and modern extension while stone benchtops and walk-in rainfall shower. keeping the original facade splashbacks, high-end There is parking for two intact. appliances and an island cars behind the home, with The front of the home bench with breakfast bar. access from Doscas Lane. retains a period feel, with a The owner said the The home is in walking hallway with an arch, outlook from the lounge distance of many of timber flooring and room was very special, Cottesloe’s attractions decorative cornices. looking over the including the beach and There are two bedrooms kitchen, with lots of light John Street Cafe.

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WSW September 17, 2020 FASHION 33 In full bloom

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WSW 34 WINE September 17, 2020 More REVIEWED 2018 Leeuwin Estate 2016 Leeuwin Estate 2017 Leeuwin Estate Prelude chardonnay Art Series cabernet Art Series shiraz ($42) ($36) sauvignon ($79) This may be cooler climate shiraz, but there is wonderful berry/cherry leaping Gorgeous peachy stone fruit aromas Wonderfully perfumed, with fragrant from the glass. Vibrant and fresh, with than art and flavours. The palate is vibrant and berries and so much more. On the supple oak and tannins adding depth alive, with the zesty grapefruit acidity palate, the fruit still shines but the and texture. Gets chewy on the close, giving way to gentle oak, barrel ferment supple structure gives this a degree of but the finish remains relatively supple Barry Weinman its counterparts. and lees notes. 18+/20 gravitas. 18.6/20 and poised. 18.3/20 The recently released YEAR after year, Leeuwin 2016 is another superb Estate’s Art Series wine, albeit in a slightly chardonnay garners a huge different style; more amount of praise and perfumed, fragrant and attention, and rightly so. approachable than I recall After all, this has a long previous releases, but history of being one of the equally age-worthy. greatest white wines made The Art Series shiraz is, in Australia, with an if anything, even better enviable 38-vintage history. value than the cabernet. With all the focus on Mature vines and chardonnay, it is very easy sympathetic winemaking to overlook the rest of the results in a vibrant, elegant portfolio. wine with depth and However, this would be a texture. mistake given the sheer The best value of all quality shown across the comes from the Prelude entire range. chardonnay. This is an Since 2010, the red wines excellent wine in its own in particular have really right and is a fraction of the shone, and are now cost of the Art Series. equalling the very best The riesling is also wines of the region and also noteworthy. While it’s not a offer great value. fashionable grape for the For example, the 2015 Art region, this is an excellent Series cabernet was age-worthy wine. consistently one of my Whichever way you look highest-rated wines in blind at it, the consumer is the tastings of great Australian winner. cabernets. Yet remarkably, it is still widely available for around Full tasting notes are $80 and offers excellent available at value compared to some of finewineclub.com.au.

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Tanya MacNaughton PET SITTER MOST of us love a change INFORMATION of scenery, but while CHECKLIST planning pet care • Details of your pet’s arrangements ahead of routine, including diet your next getaway it’s good A fond and when to exercise to remember your fur them. babies being left behind • Emergency contact might not be as excited details. This could be a about a different routine or neighbour or friend from environment. the dog park who knows RSPCA WA animal and furwell your pet well. inspectorate services • Your vet’s contact executive manager Hannah details (including Dreaver said pets could get after-hours service). stressed by change, so it • Supplies such as a lead, was important to think of collar, litter tray and them as an individual when toys. deciding the best care • Information about your option to suit their physical pet’s likes and dislikes. and mental needs. • Details of any “Being separated from medication and health you will likely already be issues. stressful for your pet, so • Make sure your pet’s you’re doing them a big microchip is updated favour by taking the time to with your current consider which option is contact details. best suited to them,” Ms Dreaver said. BOARDING “Having your pet stay at FACILITY TIPS home and be cared for by • Send along your pet’s someone they’re familiar favourite toys and a with while you’re away is a blanket or towel which great option. Ideally this smells familiar — this will will be a friend or family help them feel safe. member, but if this isn’t • If possible, don’t feed possible then consider your pet before taking looking for a reputable pet them to the boarding sitter or trusted boarding facility. Bring along a facility. for your pet and provide environments they’ll be to see the conditions for that required special Kong or chew toy to give “Ask friends, family or much-needed company and exposed to while in care. yourself and ask questions consideration, such as them once you’ve left as your vet for enrichment. It’s a good idea Make these experiences about the level of care anxiety or diabetes. a distraction. recommendations, or do for your pet to meet the positive by using toys, provided.” “If you are confident with • Drop your pet off some research online and sitter before you go away so treats or games your pet Dreaver recommended the arrangements you’ve before you start to pack check out the reviews. they can get to know each enjoys and take things at looking for a pet sitter or made for your pets, it will your bags, as these “If your pet sitter is not other and you can see how their pace. facility with experience in be better for them and leaving signals can staying at your home, they they interact. “If you’re going with a dealing with any you’ll be able to travel with heighten anxiety in your should visit at least “Slowly introduce your kennel or cattery, be sure to behavioural or medical much greater peace of pet. once/twice per day to care pet to the new people or visit the facility beforehand issues your pet may have mind,” she said.

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WSW ZEST FOR LIFE 55+ LIFESTYLE

Driving to distraction

Left: The area was all dairy farms and small rural holdings when the Highway kicked off. Above: A snack bar attendant provides car-side service to theatre patrons.

Keren Bellos as people flocked to Bentley screening of Cecil B on to Albany Highway that with 16km of cable. area was all dairy farms for a first look at what was DeMille’s drama The was readied using almost There were also 500 bays and small rural holdings WHEN the American pitched as Perth’s newest Greatest Show on Earth on 31,000 tonnes of materials, to hold vehicles attending when the Highway kicked concept of the drive-in and friendliest opening night. it featured a towering the second nightly session, off 22 years after the theatre hit our shores 65 entertainment centre. Launched by the late 13m-high 15m-wide outdoor a kids’ playground, mini earliest US version. years ago, punters didn’t Allowing customers to John Pye, who went on to movie screen on 240-tonne golf course, cafeteria and as “It was a whole new need much persuading to “dress as you please” while build the Ace concrete footings (it had to many as 30 uniformed staff, venture and on land that pile into their cars and enjoying “first-class family entertainment and withstand the stormiest including car marshals, was originally part of the “take the highways to the entertainment under the hospitality group, it was nights, after all), a cashiers, car hops and Liddlelow dairy farm,” he Highway”. stars”, the Highway planned and constructed on projection booth, and 650 children’s attendants. said. On October 24, 1955, drive-in proved a much a grand scale. viewing ramps and stands City of Canning heritage “Today we think nothing traffic jammed the streets bigger drawcard than the Across a 6ha site backing with speaker boxes, along officer Geoff Moor said the of going somewhere that

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has burgers and chips, but Mr Moor said people was subdivided and sold to cafeteria-style dining was a would park outside the a developer during the new experience too. grounds to watch shows mid-1990s, it now spans “The Highway was an despite having no sound, 15,500sqm in Kingsley, has a instant hit and took over and midnight horror films 200-vehicle capacity, one from the old open-air on long weekends were screen and plays a mix of picture theatres, causing quite a big thing. new and classic movies four the Melody and Queens Apart from rowdy groups nights a week. Park Gardens to close.” sitting on bonnets, flat It was converted to digital The Highway’s success batteries and drivers projection just over 12 years sparked a drive-in craze leaving with speakers still ago, making speaker boxes that swept across Perth, attached to car windows, a thing of the past after fuelled by growing car there was generally no being replaced by an audio ownership and our love of trouble. signal to the car radio. the great outdoors, not to “There were also no noise Galaxy operations mention a sheer lack of complaints because the manager Kymberly places to go after dark. sound was contained to Hambley said the theatre A further eight theatres your car,” Mr Moor said. occasionally fills during — the Skyline in Floreat, “The only one I know that summer, with mainly Lakeway in Swanbourne, had big loud speakers families in the crowd. Metro in Innaloo and behind the screen was the “These days, people just Melway in Melville to name Panorama in Roleystone sit at a screen, and I know a few — sprung up before and they reckon on a clear we’re a screen, but it’s a bit the end of the decade and night you could hear the different when you’re in a another nine dotted the movies down in Kelmscott car as you can enjoy each suburbs during the ’60s. quite clearly.” other’s company,” she said. The format of the Five drive-ins were built “We’re seeing more and “drives” was simple: A during the 1970s and the more customers coming in news reel or cartoon Aceway in Morley started with tents that can be followed by coming up in the 1980s as the rise of attached securely to 4WD attractions, the B film, an colour television, home roof racks and watching the interval to stock up on video, suburban cinema film from inside their tents snacks then the main complexes and other or even on mattresses in the movie, with car-side service entertainment venues had back of their utes,” available at the touch of a an impact. she said. speaker stand button. Increasing land prices Mrs Hambley said the It wasn’t just the also made it attractive for screening of action film big-screen action but the owners to sell. The Fast and the Furious patrons who made them The Highway closed its was one of the most fun; drivers smuggling in gates for the last time on popular, while patrons passengers by the boot load, June 19, 1994, and is today cheering at the end of pyjama-clad kids mucking the site of a housing estate. musical drama The Greatest around on rear seats, It left only the Galaxy Showman was a rare sight. courting couples Drive-in Theatre standing “We’d love for people to canoodling behind fogged in the metro area, where come down and experience windows, vehicle lights the tradition has been kept the joy of spending quality flashing at rude scenes and alive by the Basso family time with family and (Top): An evening under the stars at the Galaxy Drive-in Theatre back in 1994, and many movie-goers getting since its launch on friends in a relaxing (above) an advertisement in The West Australian promoting the Galaxy Drive-in Theatre’s lost making the long dark November 1, 1973. environment under the opening on November 1, 1973. Pictures: Bill Hatto and The West Australian trek back from the loo. After part of the carpark stars,” she said.

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WSW September 17, 2020 FILM & TV 43 Fleshing out fiery traditions

Pierra Willix The new series focuses on restaurant in the country. four pit masters — chefs He cooks everything VEGANS. Look away now. who oversee cooking in a using fire, even lettuce and While there has been a barbecue pit — who share pastries. rise in people in abstaining the tips and tricks they From modern from consuming animal have mastered over the experimentation to ancient products, most notably red years while learning to techniques, the most meat, the art of the cook with fire. interesting aspect of the barbecue is celebrated in The sense of community series is how barbecue the latest season of the created by a barbecue is cookery has developed over acclaimed Netflix series, unrivalled, and the chefs the years and those who Chef’s Table. each have a cult following. continue to trailblaze in the From Attica’s Ben Lennox Hastie is the practice. Shewry, Milk Bar’s second Aussie business Still, cooking over coals Christina Tosi and El Celler owner (he’s a Brit) to can be unpredictable as de Can Roca’s Jordi Roca, feature in the franchise, Hastie points out: “Cooking previous seasons have after Shewry. with fire, it’s something focused on some of the In 2015, he opened that has a life. You’re never world’s best chefs, and their acclaimed Sydney fully in control...the fire is.” philosophies and approach restaurant Firedoor, the Chef’s Table: BBQ is now Lennox Hastie to cooking. only fully wood-fuelled streaming on Netflix. Slim pickings

A great distraction

Justin Timberlake voices Branch. Picture: DreamWorks Animation

Joy McKean and Slim Dusty. Lucy Rutherford look at every other minute TROLLS WORLD and expands the world from Lucy Rutherford Dusty’s most popular songs THE trolls are back in a TOUR (G) the first film. SLIM & I (PG) including Lights on the Hill, vomit of colour and glitter, DIRECTOR: Walt Dohrn But while Kendrick and SLIM Dusty is as much an DIRECTOR: Kriv Stenders Indian Pacific and Walk a singing intensely peppy STARRING: Anna Timberlake have a likeable Australian icon as the ᗂᗂᗂᗂ Country Mile. pop-tune medleys. Kendrick, Justin charm, the film makes the Sydney Harbour Bridge or NOW SHOWING Country musician Troy However it turns out not Timberlake, Rachel Bloom mistake of thinking we care Uluru that it can be hard to Cassar-Daley explains not all trolls are so into ᗂᗂᗂ about the numerous side remember there was a man only did she know how to sparkles. NOW SHOWING characters. underneath that hat. Australia in the ’50s. write a catchy tune, she was Queen Poppy (Anna The film wears its Documentary Slim & I Interviews with Joy, their playing around with the Kendrick) and Branch destroying all other music message on its sleeve, that not only delves into the life children Anne and David, form introducing sounds (Justin Timberlake) are pop so rock can take over the we should celebrate each of the country music star, and those who performed not heard before in country trolls, just one of six tribes world. other’s differences, with but sheds light on that fact with him tell how while music. each with their own genre Trolls World Tour has a Poppy learning how her his wife Joy McKean was Slim was the perfect The film also explores of music. beautiful handmade quality privilege can blind her to integral to his success. frontman, Joy was the Slim and Joy’s influence Poppy is delighted to to the animation with every the needs of her friends. Joy and younger sister driving force behind his beyond the music, and how receive an invitation from thread, hair and fluff Unfortunately there is not Heather were country success. their dedication to queen of the rock trolls drawn in startlingly vivid much more to it than that, music stars in their own Not only was she tour travelling every corner of Barb (Rachel Bloom) to a detail. with very little content or right as the McKean Sisters organiser, stage manager Australia to the remotest party to unite the tribes. Having Poppy and jokes for the adults. long before she met Slim and mother, she was also an Indigenous communities However Barb’s real Branch visit the different Trolls World Tour is a Dusty, real name David accomplished songwriter. made them beloved intention is to steal each homes of each tribe means noisy, bright but amiable Kirkpatrick, while touring Joy penned many of Slim wherever they went. tribes’ magical string, there is something new to distraction.

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Prior loves force lore

Western Force captain Ian Prior (left) and coach Tim Sampson at UWA Sports Park. Picture: Iain Gillespie

WESTERN Force captain Ian He was one of the first to Prior has signed a new two-year return when Andrew Forrest deal, saying the club has gained pledged the club’s future. strength through adversity and “When I came back I wanted will continue to thrive. to help rebuild the club. Scrum-half Prior, pictured, “A lot of people in Australian was at the Force for four years rugby are surprised how quick- and played his 50th game in the ly we got back on our feet. We’re last match of 2017 before Rugby thriving and have exceeded Australia’s axe fell. even my expectations,” he said. Hawks fly on finals

PERRY Lakes Hawks are second Cockburn Cougars on Saturday. on the ladder heading into the They sit a game clear of third- final round of the State Basket- placed Perth Redbacks, with the ball League men’s West Coast top four teams to play finals Classic competition. starting September 25. The Hawks beat Kalamunda The Hawks’ women’s team Eastern Suns 95-75 in their Fri- are fourth after a 92-65 win over day night match and now face Kalamunda. No rugby man is an island SWANBOURNE’S Associates is open to the whole community. Rugby Club is having its inaug- “We would love everyone to ural Islander Night celebrations come in our dress code, which at its Allen Park club headquar- will be an Ahola or Hawaiian ters this Saturday. theme,” organiser John Sauni The celebration will recog- said. nise the strong presence of Poly- Celebrations start at 2pm, nesian players at Associates and before the game at 3.30pm.

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