Thursday, May 28, 2020 COMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU PORT PILOTS WHO BOARDED COVID-INFECTED SHEEP PORT SHIP FORCED INTO QUARANTINE CAUGHT IN ANOTHER LOOK STORM WHAT’S FREMANTLE Port is the flashpoint in a war of words between the State and Federal Government NEW IN after a COVID-stricken livestock ship was allowed to dock Friday. Six crew members aboard the ICU sheep ship have tested positive for coronavirus. There are fears more of the 42 crew still aboard the ship could also Page 6 become infected. Maritime Union of Australia shipping inspector Keith McCorriston said yesterday the process that allowed the Al Kuwait to dock was flawed. “We don’t want another Ruby Princess,” he said. Local port workers who boarded the ship are now in isolation, including a Fremantle Port pilot. HOW TO GOLFERS PULL SURVIVE Aaron Corlett shutdown, but a significant group of regular golfers WINTER THE current managers of could be lost for good. Fremantle Public Golf The City of Fremantle Course will be given first sealed the deal on a June 30 Page 7 crack to return after the THE PIN course’s pending 12-month CONTINUED PAGE 5 MEL 2 THE ROAD BACK May 28, 2020 NEWS ....................................................................... P1-9 MUSIC ................................................................... P10-11 Financial FOOD ......................................................................... P16 Improve your OPEN FOR BUSINESS FEATURE............................ P18 hotline PARENTING ............................................................. P19 TELEVISION ............................................................ P20 AN emergency relief phone REAL ESTATE ...................................................... P21-22 line for people financially affected by the COVID-19 cri- TRADES DIRECTORY ........................................ P23-25 business digits sis has opened. CLASSIFIEDS ............................................................ P25 The Financial Counsell- PETS .......................................................................... P25 Aaron Corlett small businesses and creat- and creative industry had ing Network intends the free ives in two areas of digital seen almost all of their work call emergency relief and MOTORING .............................................................. P26 THE City of Melville has literacy — access to digital disappear overnight. food access service to be a SPORT ....................................................................... P27 INSIDE launched a round of support technology and to train or “Our data tells us that single point of contact for grants worth up to $3000 for up-skill in the digital realm without the JobKeeper anyone seeking support. individual local businesses — and help them reposition scheme, the arts and recre- Each caller has their during the COVID-19 pan- their business models or sys- ation industry within Mel- needs assessed and are con- demic. tems and improve their ville would have suffered a nected with support services Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan The Small Business and chances of recovery,” Mel- 72 per cent job loss, which if appropriate for fresh and News Production: Matt Zis Creatives Digital Grants is a ville Mayor George Gear reflects the significant loss non-perishable food, super- Design: Carly Pilton one-off grant funding round said. of business our creatives market vouchers, financial Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings of $30,000 and forms part of While nearly all business- have experienced,” Mr Gear assistance, clothing, house- Digital Editor: Alison Middleton the City’s Happiness Stimu- es had been affected some- said. hold products, school equip- General inquiries: 9237 1000 lus Package. what by COVID-19, small Applications for the ment or personal items. “The purpose of the businesses and especially grants close next Friday, Call 1800 979 777 on week- Email: [email protected] grants therefore is to help those working in the arts June 5. days. 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THE COVID-19 pandemic gala event at the Hyatt the planning this year need volunteers first. “When I go to a golf wanted to make it an Rhys Kaylin Riley (19) thwarted Klara Forrest’s Regency. because of the pandem- “Stage one is find tournament or other annual event.” appeared at Fremantle Ma- plans to hold a second The Como resident ic but while I can’t do the models and I’m happy events, I appreciate how Ms Forrest moved gistrates Court last week via fashion fundraiser for wanted to host a second big event, I’d like to do for the public to contact much work has gone into the shopping centre video link from Hakea Pris- the Perth Children’s show in the middle of smaller, VIP events in me, any age, size, ethnic- into it,” she said. in November 2019, origi- on where he pleaded guilty Hospital Foundation this year and although my store or in the shop- ity, I just want real peo- “People ask me what nally with the intention to four counts of aggravated (PCHF) but she is still she has not given up ping centre to raise ple who like to have fun.” was the biggest lesson I of staying just six weeks. home burglary and associat- planning behind the hopes of another big- money,” she said. Ms Forrest said last learnt and it was that “People love some- ed stealing charges. scenes. scale event, her atten- “The process always year’s event you never know your ca- thing different and I get He also pleaded guilty to The owner of Zweck tion has moved to starts with finding was pabilities until you flattered when people his part in the theft of a Sko- at Westfield Boora- models. a commit yourself. come in,” she said. “I like da hatchback from South goon raised more “I embrace “The satisfac- to address people’s in- Fremantle on January 17 than $21,000 the beauty tion, nothing dividuality.” and stealing about 30 litres of fuel from a South Lake petrol station a day later. Police prosecutor Keryn Turner said among the items stolen from the Leem- ing properties were nine pairs of earrings, cash, a wallet and more, with Riley acting for a lookout for a co- accused. Magistrate Peter Malone backdated the sentence to February 18, the day Riley was arrested, and fined him $300 for the petrol theft. Support Put your your local spin on Zweck store this web owner Klara Forrest. THE City of Melville wants Picture: Aaron local business operators to Corlett review and help improve its website. Chief executive Marten Tieleman said the City was calling on local businesses to review specific information to ensure it met ‘customer Trade-off of regulations OK, says Mayor experience’ expectations. “Customer service and MELVILLE Mayor George given power for the next 18 tions to the Commission. from a consulting room to a going, that protection won’t customer experience is a key Gear says he understands months to approve or reject “In an ideal world, I’d like cafe without planning ap- be available but there’s focus for the City and we are the State Government’s developments that include the council to be the final proval. always a trade-off between looking for business owners push to cut council red tape more than 100 dwellings or decision-maker but we are Small residential pro- economic activity and reg- across a diverse range of in- in an effort to stimulate the a minimum of 20,000sq m a long way from that,” Mr jects like patios, decks and ulations, it’s not just here, dustries and demographics economy. commercial space. Gear said. extensions would also be it’s right through the econ- to participate in a website New laws unveiled by the Developers that meet the The reforms also abolish exempt from approval. omy.” customer experience testing government last week pro- criteria would be able to the requirement for small “It’s always a trade-off; After 18 months, a new session,” he said. posed to create a new, lodge plans directly with businesses to seek change- under the existing arrange- Special Matters Develop- Business owners who vol- streamlined development the Department of Plan- of-use approvals in town ments, we can make sure ment Assessment Panel unteer and are selected will application process for pro- ning, Lands and Heritage, centres and commercial ar- they are safe and they meet would be established to receive a $20 voucher to use jects valued at more than which would facilitate con- eas. This would allow a the building codes so that’s consider bigger, complex at a Melville cafe or restau- $30 million, with the WA sultation, assess proposals business, for example, to where we are now,” Mr proposals, with that crite- rant. Planning Commission and provide recommenda- change a property’s use Gear said. “Where we are ria still to be drawn-up. Visit www.melvillecity. com.au/business. MEL 4 NEWS May 28, 2020 Elyce a cut above Aaron Corlett A BULL Creek youngster has followed in the footsteps of her older sister by cutting her hair for charity. Oberthur Primary School student Elyce Chinnery (10) raised $1500 for her family’s memorial fund after having her long locks cut off on Anzac Day, with 45cm-long strands of her hair sent to Variety to make wigs.