SIXTY of the BEST Funding Pledge for Lost Youth

Thursday, January 7, 2021 perthnow.com.au/community-news

INSIDE HOME BINFERNO SIXTY OF THE BEST Page 3 Funding pledge for lost youth

TEENAGERS experienc- night up to three months. ing homelessness or una- During their stay, ble to stay in their family young people are provid- home could benefit from a ed with essentials such as State Government elec- nutritious meals, warm tion commitment of $3.4 showers and toiletries. million to support a new A youth worker is on crisis accommodation site at all times to provide facility in the northern support. A drug education suburbs. and support worker is Youth Futures would also located on site to help build the new facility, young people address any which would replicate its drug and alcohol misuse. existing TINOCA (Teen- Premier Mark McGo- agers In Need of Crisis wan visited Youth WARNING AS RECYCLING BIN Accommodation) facility Futures in Joondalup yes- built in 1988, to provide terday to announce the accommodation for six funding commitment. SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTS, young people aged 15 to 19. “Youth Futures has a PAGE 3 TINOCA provides proven track record when short-term accommoda- it comes to supporting SPARKING HOUSE FIRE tion, with options for resi- teenagers experiencing dents to stay from one homelessness,” he said.

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NEWS ...... P2-8 STAGE ...... P17, 24 New Year RESIDENTIAL ...... P18 Sunglasses theft TRADES DIRECTORY ...... P20-21 fire appeal MORE than $700 worth of LOOK LOCAL...... P22-24 DETECTIVES are searching sunglasses were stolen from for an arsonist after a fire CLASSIFIEDS ...... P24 Westfield Innaloo last caused an estimated $50,000 FASHION ...... P25 month. damage to an Inglewood A man entered a store in home on New Year’s Eve. SPORT ...... P26 the Scarborough Beach Arson Squad detectives DRIVEWAY ...... P27 Road shopping centre on are investigating a house December 8 at 3.30pm. fire on Tenth Avenue be- The man asked to try on a tween 10.30pm on December pair of sunglasses and 31 and 7.30am on January 1.

INSIDE grabbed a second pair on dis- Department of Fire and play while a staff member Emergency Services attend- helped another customer. ed but the fire went out He ran from the store with before crews arrived. the sunglasses, which were Police said there were Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan valued at more than $760. A CCTV image of the man to whom police wish to speak. signs of forced entry into the News Production: Justin Bianchini Police have released house through a window. Design: Carly Pilton CCTV images of the man tall with short dark hair. shoulder. Anyone with information Features Editor Arylene Westlake-Jennings they believe could help with He was wearing a white Anyone with information or CCTV vision from the ar- Digital Editor: Alison Middleton the investigation. T-shirt under a light blue is asked to contact Crime ea can call Crime Stoppers General inquiries: 9237 1000 The man is described as ol- dress shirt, blue shorts, Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or on 1800 333 000 or crimestop- Email: [email protected] ive skinned, 30-35 years old, black sneakers and carrying crimestopperswa.com.au perswa.com.au. Rewards of Reporters: thin build and about 180cm a satchel bag over his left with reference number 9927. up to $50,000 are available. Lucy Jarvis 9237 1433 (Wanneroo) Tyler Brown 9237 1516 (Joondalup) Nadia Budihardjo 9237 1564 (Stirling) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie

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STI January 7, 2021 NEWS 3 Rubbish sparks bin fire Nadia Budihardjo Two GoFundMe pages have been set up, with a goal FIRE investigators believe a of $10,000 to be raised for the recycling bin may have first family. “spontaneously combusted” More than $6000 has been and started the blaze that raised for the young family ripped through a house in living next door, which had Trigg this week, causing an one side of their house estimated $1 million dam- blackened by the blaze. age. Elisha Brown said she and Crews were called to a her partner woke up to a house on Chrysostom Street bang and were afraid their engulfed in flames just children were in danger. before 1.30am on Monday. “We were all asleep; my Two people inside awoke daughters were in the front to the sound of smoke bedroom that caught alight alarms and called triple zero first,” she said. while escaping the inferno. “I just opened the curtains It took 90 minutes for 20 and it was bright orange at firefighters to bring the fire our window. “I just grabbed under control, by which my phone, got the girls down time it had also spread to the the stairs and started calling house next door. the fireys straight away.” Department of Fire and The mum-of-two said the Emergency Services Metro community support North Coastal superinten- through the GoFundMe dent Andy Hinton said the page had been overwhelm- cause was accidental. ing. “The fire was caused by “We haven’t stopped cry- spontaneous combustion in ing; seeing everybody’s sup- a recycling bin at the home,” port is just shocking really, he said. you don’t expect people to Fire investigators believe rally around that much,” it was a combination of the she said. contents of the bin being “We’re lucky to have a lot Ralph Havard, seen here in action with sensei Mark Golding, has received a black belt in karate. Picture: Andrew tightly packed, the lid being of family around us so we’ve Ritchie slightly ajar and a windy just moved in to my mum’s day. house in Mindarie until we “If you have the same con- figure out what we’re going ditions at another house, it to do.” Still belting out the classic moves may not eventuated in a fire Family friend and at all,” a DFES spokeswo- GoFundMe organiser Daisy AGE is no barrier for a dad “There’s a lot of emo- his two sons started their Sensei Mark Golding man said. Hill, of Joondalup, said who smashed his goal of tions... for me, it’s the 10 lessons in Balcatta 10 years said Mr Havard was one of City of Stirling waste and every bit of the fundraising achieving a black belt at 60 years of hard work and a ago. the first students when fleet manager Rick Bryant would give the family a years old. few injuries on the way,” he “I heard they were going Gold Martial arts intro- said items should be placed much-needed head start. Ralph Havard received a said. to do an adult class and the duced karate classes for loosely in the recycling bin, “They’re the family that black belt at Gold Martial “I want to definitely get boys go ‘come on Dad, you adults. not bagged. always helps everyone else,” Arts in Balcatta after two another dan (rank). I want have to do it with us’… so “Ralph took up the train- “The correct use of do- she said. “They help out days of grading last month. to learn more about that got me going,” he said. ing at 50 years of age,” he mestic waste and recycling anyone in need even when The North Perth resident karate’s origins and where “I never put age as a re- said. bins will reduce the risk of they don’t have the resourc- said receiving a black belt it comes from, and the lifes- striction for me, it’s just a “How many people fire,” he said. es to do so. was merely scratching the tyle.” number. The day I can’t would say this is something “Hazardous materials, To donate, visit surface on the goals he had Mr Havard said he start- walk is when I’ll stop, that’s I want to do at 50 years of such as aerosol cans and bat- gofundme.com/f/7gw8c7- set for karate. ed taking up karate after what age is to me.” age?” teries should never go into the-ellis-family or go- household bins.” fundme.com/f/28qjw2dyhc.

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SAVE THE DATE Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening in your neighbourhood

ᔡ Free Beach Storytime 9am-12.30pm. Events held Osborne Park on January at Scarborough Beach at Hamersley Leisure 14. The all ages event Amphitheatre on January Centre, Herb Graham starts at 6pm. $10 entry 8 at 10am. Suitable for centre in Mirrabooka and via trybooking.com/ children from 0–5 years Scarborough Leisure BNMEI. old. Contact Scarborough Centre. Suitable for ᔡ Furry friends will be at Library on scarborough@ children aged 5-12 years WA Pet Project stirling.wa. gov.au or 9205 old. Contact Adoption Day at Flinders 7420. martine.odonnell@ Square in Yokine on ᔡ Basketball event 3x3 stirling.wa.gov.au or 9205 January 9 at 11am. community hustle at 7600. Contact hello@ Scarborough Beach skate ᔡ Free kids carnival at wapetproject.com.au. park every Sunday from Primewest Northlands in ᔡ Free Whirling in January 10 - February 28. Balcatta from January Stirling Scooter Jam Starts at 1pm. Suitable for 11-15 and January 18-22. session at Scarborough kids aged 14 and up. Games and prizes starts at Beach skatepark on Contact Ashara.Wills@ 10am. January 9 at 4pm. Contact stirling.wa. gov.au or 9205 ᔡ Battle of the Bands [email protected]. 8861. competition gov.au or 9205 8861. ᔡ Multi-sports holiday Scholarpalooza! Heat 1 Register via program for $25 on at The Garage on eventbrite.com.au/ January 11 at McDonald St West in e/120143262733.

Lime Cordiale will headline the second night of SNACK in Burswood next month. Footage Bite-sized festival released TAME Impala Sound Sys- Kevin Parker said they Saturday will feature tem and Lime Cordiale will would use their arsenal of ARIA award-winning act POLICE have released headline two concerts at Sta- synths, sequencers and sam- Lime Cordiale, which had a CCTV images of a man dium Park in Burswood this plers to rework and reima- cracker year in 2019 racking wanted in relation to an summer. gine tracks from the Tame up four songs under 40 in tri- attempted robbery at a The SNACK event will Impala discography and be- ple j’s hottest 100. house in Eastbourne Cres- kick off on Friday, February yond. The brothers followed it cent, Nollamara. 26, with Tame Impala Sound He said Tame Impala up with eight ARIA nomina- He was disturbed at the System, the very first live Sound System was a “pulsat- tions for their second album, property on November 21 incarnation of Tame Impa- ing, fully live and organic, titled 14 Steps to a Better while in the garage. la’s recent electronic perfor- free-flowing digital jam out”. You. Anyone with information mances as seen on US “We can’t wait to be in The two-day event will about the offender is asked television and various live front of some people again also have a carnival atmo- to contact Crime Stoppers streams throughout 2020. and think we’re going to feel sphere with rides, interac- on 1800 333 000. Speaking of his return to right at home inside the tive experiences, food and Police have released CCTV images of the man they want to Quote police reference stage and this new project, Boombox too,” he said. creative event activations. speak to about a burglary in Nollamara. number 211120 1622 89375.

STI January 7, 2021 NEWS 5 Stirling renews promise

Nadia Budihardjo “A number of large corpo- rations and municipalities THE City of Stirling will worldwide have joined the continue its commitment to RE100 initiative with a view sourcing renewable energy to committing to renewable by attempting to join a energy and reduction of national network of local energy costs overall of the governments. businesses’ activity,” Cr The City aims to source Lagan said. 100 per cent of its electricity “Investigation of inclu- From left: Mahir Zakharia, Cooper Thomas, Rhiannon Furnell, Griffin Harvey and Vivian Tran with their from renewable energy by sion by the City may be bene- award-winning app. Picture: Nadia Budihardjo 2030, according to its Sus- ficial to all ratepayers within tainable Energy Action the City and may cause Plan. reductions in overall energy Stirling councillors unani- usage and costs.” Students show winning app-etite mously voted this month for Members of the RE100 ini- the City to aim to join the tiative include Apple, Coca- FIVE students have taken ple with dietary require- get demographic to be peo- ture that can translate Cities Power Partnership, Cola, BMW, Facebook and their idea of creating a ments to suitable options in ple with dietary especially if you go to dif- Australia’s largest local eBay with City of London helpful app to the next level the area. requirements wanting to ferent countries.” government climate net- being the only local govern- by winning a national busi- In addition to the $1000 go out to eat,” he said. The group spent about 20 work of 139 councils. ment involved. ness pitch competition. cash prize, the students “Our app Forage is kind hours developing the idea, Cr David Lagan proposes a However, the officer’s Hale School and St will meet investor compa- of a mixture between Uber creating a presentation and report about whether the report said the RE100 did not Mary’s Anglican Girls ny Perth Angels. Eats and Google Maps that learning to pitch their ini- City can join the RE100 appear to be the best fit for School students won the Hale School student addresses dietary require- tiative. movement be submitted to a an Australian local govern- Shark Tank eSchool Cooper Thomas, 16, said ments and give more specif- “Our idea was more doa- future committee. ment. national competition last the competition’s goal was ic details of where they can ble, it was more convenient RE100 is a global corpo- “It is recommended that month. to find a solution to a prob- find it in that region. and easy compared to a re- rate initiative to bring the City instead join the The group pitched their lem affecting the Austra- “It’s meant to be scaled ally big issue,” St Mary’s together businesses across Cities Power Partnership idea for the app Forage, lian market or worldwide. for a worldwide thing so student Vivian Tran, 16, the world committed to 100 facilitated in Australia by which helps navigate peo- “For us, we found our tar- there’ll be a language fea- said. per cent renewable electric- the Climate Council,” the ity. report said.

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STI January 7, 2021 NEWS 7 Jewellery stolen in Boxing Day theft POLICE are searching for a Constant gardener burglar who stole high-end items from a Dianella home Nadia Budihardjo on Boxing Day. A house on Boulton Street A POIGNANT portrait of was broken into and jewel- North Beach Primary lery, cash and high-end school’s long-time garden- designer handbags were sto- er now hangs in reception, len some time after 2pm on a tribute to a kind and December 26. thoughtful man. A Toyota Rav 4, registra- The school is mourning tion 1ELA 852, that was sto- the loss of Derek Ruther- len from Beckenham earlier ford, 87, who died on that day was seen parked in November 29. He was the the driveway and is yet to be toppers on 1800 333 000 or at Department of Education’s recovered. crimestopperswa.com.au. oldest employee. Police have released a Anyone who sees the sto- His funeral was held at CCTV image of the man they len Toyota Rav 4 is asked not Pinnaroo Valley Memorial “He enjoyed every bit of wish to speak to. to approach the car and call Park West Chapel last it and he never had those Anyone with information police immediately on 131 month. school keys out of his pock- is asked to contact CrimeS- 444. Principal Gary Bryant et,” she said. said the school also held a “No matter where he special assembly to honour took the dog for a walk, he’d Mr Rutherford’s service. always take the school keys New name proposed “Part of that included a with him in case someone presentation of a portrait left the door open or a light (pictured right) of Derek on. to honour stalwart that was painted by one of “That’s how thoughtful A NEW name has been pro- Yugoslavia after the war and our parents who painted it he was, a lot of people posed for a Balcatta reserve donating vegetables. last year and entered it in wouldn’t worry. in memory of a gardener His family has asked to an art prize,” he said. “He’s very kind, thought- who contributed to the area rename the reserve, which is “When it became obvious ful and he was everything a for more than 20 years. named in reference to the Derek was unwell and not lot of people weren’t.” Dusan Lucev had market adjoining Guelfi Road. likely to return to work, she Mr Bryant said Mr Ruth- gardens, which have since The City of Stirling is pro- started talking about erford became well known been sub-divided with part posing to rename it Dusan donating the portrait to the among the parents, staff of Guelfi Reserve, from the Lucev Reserve to honour the school. Now the portrait and kids after 12 years at late 1940s until his death in “pioneering nature” of his hangs in our reception. the school. 1966. involvement. Mr Rutherford’s widow “He’s an affable Irish The Croatian-born gar- Public consultation on the Jean said while it was a man, he got on with every- dener was involved with the proposed name is open on at Derek Rutherford in 2017 with students Lara Salisbury, part-time role, her late hus- body, was friendly and community, including stirling.wa.gov.au/your- Kai Zorbas, Indiana Jackson and Isla O'Regan. band loved his time at helped where he could,” he assisting Red Cross and Girl city/your-say-stirling/ until Picture: Nic Ellis North Beach PS. said. Guides to provide clothes to tomorrow, January 8.

STI 8 NEWS January 7, 2021 New men’s shed wins support INTEREST has piqued for a something like a year or A public interest event tery... we also have a room new men’s shed in City of two,” he said. was held in November, with for leatherworking that’s Stirling after existing loca- “They (Stirling Adriatic Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin not yet running but the tions have reached capacity. Centre) have a building attending. infrastructure is in place,” A new men’s shed is pro- 600sqm and basically it’s an The new men’s shed is pro- he said. posed at Stirling Adriatic ideal location, near a bus posed to be named Jones St “We want to take a broader Centre on Jones Street. stop and plenty of parking. Community Shed, as there is membership and have a Men’s Sheds of WA devel- “Usually when a shed gets a Stirling Men’s Shed in Bal- focus on youth if possible opment officer Jaxon Ash- developed, it’s a new build- catta. but also on disability and ley said neighbouring sheds ing but in this case, the Mr Ashley said he aimed even courses which involve were “packed to the rafters” building already exists. to have the new shed run- women.” and had waitlists. “It’s just a matter of level- ning by June but some activ- Sheds in the City include “What we found though is ing off the floor, providing ities were already being Karrinyup Community that all the sheds in the area, disability access and a bit of offered. Men’s Shed in Balcatta, Stir- although there’s a few, safety so we think we have a “They’re running courses ling Men’s Shed in Balcatta, Public interest for a new men's shed has been high. they’ve reached capacity in really good case to make.” for disabled people in pot- Dianella and Menora. Picture: Jaxon Ashley Vacant land sold A vacant piece of land in Bal- Word on the street catta has been sold for more than $2 million to a private medical investor. NEW street furniture has the town centre’s endur- The 2812sqm site at 275-281 been set up on Beaufort ing appeal and hope to Wanneroo Road was sold by Street as part of a trial. encourage more people to Ray White commercial sales The City of Stirling is pay a visit to local shops for $2.35 million. seeking feedback on the and eateries,” he said. “The private medical new bench, bike rack and “To make sure we meet investor/developer is look- planter boxes in Mt Law- the community’s needs, ing to undertake a compre- ley. The new furniture, we hope everyone will hensive medical facility designed by Perth compa- provide their thoughts on development that should be ny Respoke, was set up in these improvements and completed in the next 12 December for a three- how we can continue months,” leasing agent Tom month trial. making a great part of the Jones said. Mayor Mark Irwin said City even better.” “The asset appealed as it it aimed to highlight the More planters, benches was available for special use cultural and heritage and bike racks will be for a medical centre and con- value of the Mt Lawley installed along Beaufort venience store, as well as town centre and attract Street if the trial proves falling under the City of Stir- more visitors. successful. ling Better Suburbs Scheme “Ongoing improve- Public feedback is open and as such, offered future Stirling councillors Joe Ferrante and Suzanne Migdale on the new street furniture on ments such as the new at surveymonkey.com/r/ multi-level development Beaufort Street in Mt Lawley. Picture: Michael Gill/City of Stirling street furniture add to beaufortstreetfurniture. options.”

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Sam Longley. Beanstalk’s Picture: Rebecca Mansell big role

Tanya MacNaughton guy just came along and The Twits and Tom Vickers stole all his stuff. and the Extraordinary THE casting requirement “Jack’s rationale is that if Adventure of His Missing for a character of he’s a giant then he must be Sock, said Beanstalk used Fremantle performer Sam mean, even without ever object theatre and puppetry Longley’s stature does not having met the giant and while the giant shared his come along often. just from stories he’s horror story. “I’m technically a giant, heard down at the pub,” he “Brian is just sitting because I think 6’9” is the said. down to dinner when he cut-off point, and they don’t “That’s how it started sees that some of the write a lot of shows for and then, with the help of ‘groundlers’ have come up people of my size,” the 6’10” director Philip Mitchell, we his beanstalk and he’s actor said. looked at how people make terrified because of his past “I was in the movie judgement calls about other experience with Jack,” he Where The Wild Things Are people that they’ve never said. with Spike Jonze and part met or make surface “He tries to explain the of the reason I got that was judgements very quickly reason for his reaction and because of my height. based on what they look tells them the story. All he “So when you’re a unique like.” has is the meal he was individual such as I, After a couple of creative about to eat, so he uses that sometimes you have to developments, Longley as the puppets. write something for wrote the script for the “It gets really fun, messy yourself. If I’m going to do one-person show that has and light-hearted.” it, I’m going to make it all already proven a hit with Longley said he believed about me.” school groups during all artistic creations should Longley has done just December and opens to the have a message and that with Spare Parts public for a school-holiday Beanstalk’s was one of the Puppet Theatre production season from January 11 to need to be more inclusive. Beanstalk, the story of Jack 30. Beanstalk is suitable for and the Beanstalk told from Longley, who has worked ages from five years and Brian the giant’s with the theatre company will be at Spare Parts perspective, where some on productions including Puppet Theatre, Fremantle. Small footprint, big space

a bathroom. 4 3 2 Upstairs, another living 86A Gildercliffe Street, area has a leafy outlook and Scarborough opens to a balcony From $799,000 overlooking the street. Agency: Davey Real Estate Three more bedrooms are Contact: Rav Kandola on on the top floor. 0420 597 206 or Tim The master has a walk-in Schifferli on 0432 988 185 robe and ensuite. A second bedroom also THIS two-storey home has a walk-in robe, while shows size does not matter, the third has a built-in robe with ample space for family and both are near the main living on the 207sqm bathroom with bath and block. shower. You can enjoy living in a Other features include a quality residence and, double garage with storage without the need to area and entry to the home maintain a large block and via the laundry, front gardens, spend your free courtyard, ducted time at Abbett Park, the airconditioning and plenty beach and a variety of local of storage space. cafes and restaurants. The ground floor includes an open-plan living/dining/ kitchen area with timber flooring that opens to an alfresco area. The chic kitchen has a five-burner gas cooktop, Caesarstone benchtops and a breakfast bar. A guest bedroom at the front of the home could be used as a study and is near

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STI 24 STAGE January 7, 2021 Feeling like singing Tanya MacNaughton

WHEN life gives you lemons, why not write a new Fringe World show about it. Performer Lisa Woodbrook has done just that after a 2020 that saw her win a Fringe World Weekly Cabaret Award in February for It’s Not Me, It’s Definitely You: Songs of Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen, followed in March by packing up her life in Melbourne within 24 hours to move home to South Perth before the WA border closed. “I had lost all my work until August and didn’t want to spend my savings sitting in an apartment in lockdown, so I just chucked everything in my car and put it on a truck,” Woodbrook said. “It was the best decision I’ve ever made.” Feeling Way Too Good: Songs of Michael Buble was inspired by the Canadian crooner himself, whose feel-good and uplifting music provides the fun and positivity Woodbrook thought everyone needed in their life right now. It has a similar formula to her It’s Not Me, It’s Definitely You comedy cabaret show — which will also have an encore season at Fringe World 2021 — that includes some stand-up between songs. “Feeling Way Too Good: Songs of Michael Buble is really about everyday life and how when life gives you lemons, just sing a Michael Buble song,” she said. “It’s how I operate in my life, especially being in the performing industry where you’re constantly being told no and then one day you get a yes and you feel amazing. “You have to develop a positive mentality to just keep going, so Feeling Way Too Good is also a bit of a nod to that. You just feel too good because you love it and you don’t want to stop.” It is this passion that saw Woodbrook create It’s Not Me, It’s Definitely You: Songs of Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen, which is her take on dating in the modern world and has toured for two years. The musical comedy features songs such as Tears Dry On Their Own, Not Fair and Smile. “It’s a combination of hilarious and heartfelt music and I think it’s really relatable,” she said. It’s Not Me, It’s Definitely You: Songs of Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen is at The Hat Trick, The Woodside Pleasure Garden, January 15 to 25. Feeling Way Too Good: Songs of Michael Buble is at ACE’s Cabaret, His Majesty’s Theatre, Lisa Woodbrook. Picture: Brendan Cecich February 9 to 13.

STI January 7, 2021 FASHION 25 Splash season

Whether it’s the beach, river or backyard pool, ‘tis the season for splashing about. Dive into our picks of the coolest kids’ swimwear and accessories for hitting the water while it’s still scorching. SARA FITZPATRICK

1. Rainbow slider (ages 2-10), $34.95, Seed Heritage 2. Nautical Guy swim bucket hat, $20, Ollie’s Place 3. Hammock print bermuda swim short (ages 6-14), $27.95, Zara 4. Toddler girls’ rash vest and bottoms set, $20, Best & Less 5. Watermelon Koalas girls’ long-sleeved zip swimmers (ages 5-10), $39.95, cheekychickadeestore.com 6. Banana print swimsuit (ages 6-14), $27.95, Zara 7. Nautical Guy board shorts (ages 1-5), $15, Ollie’s Place 8. Stripe rubber slides (ages 2-10), $34.95, Seed Heritage 9. Chenille patch hat, $34.95, Seed Heritage 10. Unity Eyewear kids sunglasses, $10, City Beach

STI 26 SPORT January 7, 2021 Wolves re-sign

Whitford Masters Swimming Club members Ken Wilson, Steindl Ian Barker, Ford Murray, Dawn Driscoll and Bill Langfield. JOONDALUP Wolves have pionship and took home the re-signed Perth Lynx player grand final MVP. Kayla Steindl for the 2021 Women’s head coach Test the waters NBL1 West season. Charles Nix said they were Steindl started her profes- excited to have Steindl back sional basketball career by in green next season. WHITFORD Masters Swim- to enjoy swimming for fit- being selected 19th overall “She’s an outstanding per- ming Club is looking to ness, friendship and fun. pick for the 2012 WNBA draft son on and off court and has share its joy of swimming The club operates at Crai- to Minnesota Lynx. shown in her time at the club with others. gie Leisure Centre, with pro- During her time in the US that she is an out and out The club recently took spective members welcome she was selected to repre- star in this league,” he said. part in the Masters Swim- to train for four sessions sent team USA at the 2011 “After re-joining the Lynx ming WA ‘Let’s Swim before deciding to join. Pan American Games in for the WNBL season just Together’ campaign that Email registrar@whitford- Mexico. gone, I feel that Kayla will aimed to attract more people mastersswimming.org.au. When Steindl moved to again be a force to be reck- Australia, she played for the oned with in the new NBL1.” Townsville Fire, Adelaide Steindl was the first player Lawn and order for Loton Lightning and Frankston signed for the Wolves Blues. women’s 2021 roster. THE Loton Park Tennis Co-director Doug Kirk- She moved to Perth in 2017 “I am very excited to be Club hosted the Gay and Les- wood said it was attractive to and signed with the WNBL back with the Wolfpack for bian Tennis Alliance-sanc- European competitors who Perth Lynx, signing on fur- 2021 as we continue to build tioned Perth Lawn Tennis relished the chance to play ther with the team in 2018 on our success from last sea- Championship from Decem- on grass but the pandemic and 2020. son,” she said. ber 31 to January 3. prevented many people from Steindl signed with the “I think it’s a testament to It first hosted the cham- attending. Joondalup Wolves to play Nixy’s program as he gets pionship in 2017 and won the “Normally we would have the 2019 season in the SBL players to stick around year GLTA international award players flying from all over and the 2020 season in the after year. The team is full of for best small tournament. the world and coming down West Coast Classic. great people, the coaching The tournament is one of to Perth,” he said. She helped the Wolves staff are like family to me about 100 that are held “This year there was quite women’s team win the 2020 now and the club is very pro- throughout the year around a different feel to the tourna- West Coast Classic Cham- fessional.” Kayla Steindl. Picture: Sports Imagery the world. ment.”

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Now hear this from Kia

Sam Jeremic variable sports exhaust as Collision-Avoidance Assist, The changes haven’t standard, which not only which monitors and brakes come free, with prices KIA has updated its Stinger enhances the Stinger’s if need be to avoid traffic rising $700-$2900 depending hero car flagship with soundtrack but also adds from either side of the on the variant. design tweaks, safety 2kW to now offer 274kW vehicle when reversing. upgrades and — best of all and an unchanged 510Nm. Top grade models now get — a new factory-developed The 2.0-litre four-cylinder Blind Spot Collision- 2021 KIA bi-modal exhaust system. turbo petrol remains Avoidance Assist, which One of the only unchanged with 182kW and uses the Blind Spot STINGER complaints levelled at the 353Nm. Detection and Electronic PRICING Stinger since its arrival in To match the new Stability Control to prevent 200S – $53,090 2017 has been the relatively exhaust sound, the quad collisions. drive-away restrained exhaust note, exhaust tips are now bigger, As in the new Kia GT-Line – $60,690 with owners until now while other styling tweaks using 10 LED units on each devices simultaneously, Sorento, the Blind Spot drive-away having to spend $3300 to fit include a new rear LED side mimicking a chequered while the S models score a View Monitor displays a 330S – $56,890 a third-party system. combination tail light with flag. Inside is a new bigger 4.2-inch colour camera view of the blind drive-away However, the 3.3-litre a distinctive light signature 10.25-inch touchscreen driver display. spots in the 7-inch GT – $66,690 drive-away twin turbo V6 engine is now extending the full width of offering Bluetooth Safety upgrades include instrument cluster when paired with the new the car, plus a turn signal connections for multiple Rear Cross Traffic the indicator is turned on.

STI 28 • THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

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