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IT HAS DRAGGED ON FOR A DECADE BUT IS THE PLAN FOR A MARINA AT POINT GREY ABOUT TO BE SUNK FOR GOOD?

EXCLUSIVE 2.5km channel and has Unsworth said. the environmental sensi- Jake Dietsch seen years of public pro- “This will in turn tivities of the land and test and court battles. assist developer investi- estuary as well as con- THE Shire of Murray is Shire chief executive gations into a vision for temporary planning set to put an immediate Dean Unsworth said if the site which addresses principles and issues.” stop to a company’s 10- council voted to change The revised docu- year push to develop a its scheme documents — ments will allow for de- channel and marina at as is widely expected velopment such as a Point Grey. given the Shire’s long- chalet park, bed and The vote to remove a term opposition to the breakfast accommoda- marina from a list of project — it will then be tion and an ‘educational PEEL’S NEW allowed uses at the site is referred to the WA Plan- establishment’, but will aimed at thwarting Tian ning Commission and explicitly label a marina An Australia’s long-run- Minister for Planning. as ‘not permitted’. ning quest to establish “There are no appeal Peel Harvey Catch- CHIEF the 300-berth project, rights for scheme which would require a amendments,” Mr Caroline Knight CONTINUED PAGE 7 Page 37

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MCT January 20, 2021 NEWS 3 Demise was not ‘violent’

EXCLUSIVE tal on November 2 last year. tal in August 2020. back to Rockingham at the never informed her mother concerning the purported Jake Dietsch She wanted the Supreme The mother and daughter end of October. Three days had had a stroke. According motives of various persons Court to direct the State Cor- had been living in the North- later she died, with Dr Krish- to Supreme Court docu- and her concerns about the A WOMAN who claimed her oner to review the cause of ern Territory. neswaran determining the ments she also denies the 95- deceased’s treatment,” Jus- mother’s condition deterio- Hazel’s death. On September 7 Hazel was cause was ‘stroke and aspi- year-old’s “condition dete- tice Hill said. rated rapidly when she was But earlier this month, transferred to Rockingham ration pneumonia’. riorated gradually” and The judge found Roslyn transferred from a hospital Justice Jennifer Hill decided for rehabilitation after a Two weeks later, Roslyn instead claims “her condi- did not provide any evidence in Pinjarra to Rockingham that Hazel had in fact died of stroke, although Roslyn wrote to the Coroner’s Court tion deteriorated rapidly be- her mother’s death was has lost her case in the natural causes after a stroke denies that she ever had a requesting an autopsy. tween the deceased’s move “unexpected, unnatural or Supreme Court to hold an as determined by Dr Mugun- stroke. The State Coroner asked from the Murray District violent, or resulted indirect- autopsy into her mother’s than Krishneswaran, a About a month later, Hazel for medical advice and then Hospital to Rockingham”. ly or directly from injury”. death. geriatrician, at the time of was transferred to the Mur- decided it was not a ‘report- “The evidence of the Justice Hill concluded Roslyn Shields’ 95-year- her death. ray District Hospital in Pin- able’ death and didn’t plaintiff contains her obser- Hazel had died of natural old mother, Hazel, died in Hazel was first admitted to jarra but Roslyn asked for require an autopsy. vations about the treatment causes and dismissed the Rockingham General Hospi- Kununurra District Hospi- her mum to be transferred Roslyn claims she was of her mother, statements case. Artist laying Woman attacked A MAN who forced his down the lore way into his girlfriend’s home, hurling abuse AN artist with ancestral and throwing a pillow, links to the Binjareb people will have to wait a has recognised the role month to learn his fate. Mandurah Police play in Ross John Turnbull the community as ‘protec- faced Mandurah Ma- tors’. gistrates Court last Mandurah local Rhonda week where he pleaded Lawrence designed an guilty to aggravated Aboriginal artwork that common assault will be placed on shirts to against his on-again be worn by police at select- off-again girlfriend of ed community events. two years. The artwork depicts a Rhonda Lawrence's Police prosecutor kwilana, or dolphin — who Kwilana Lore. Constable Pol said the in local Aboriginal lore is incident occurred in the protector of the water- “Always remember our Halls Head on Decem- ways — representing the lore is your law and its here ber 30 when Turnbull local police and their role in to protect us.” knocked on the door of the community. Senior Sergeant Neville the home where his The circles depict the Beard said Ms Lawrence’s girlfriend lived with community as a whole. work was a “very special” her three young chil- While originally from the gift to the team at the sta- dren, then barged in as Ballardong people of tion and came with “great she opened it. Northam, Ms Lawrence’s responsibility”. Turnbull represent- great grandmother May Snr Sgt Beard said the ed himself, saying he Mippy was born in the work would be framed and had been coping with a dunes of Old Halls Head at hung in the front area of the lot of “stress” during Blue Bay Beach. station. that time and he She said the painting, “I’m very proud that the snapped. Kwilana Lore, translated as community identifies us as “It’s out of character Dolphin Law, symbolised protectors of the commun- for myself. I’m very dis- the connection to the Man- ity and the important role gusted with my actions. durah waterways, animals the dolphin plays in Abor- I apologise,” he said. and community. iginal lore and is unique to Magistrate Leanne “Kwilana Lore is the Mandurah,” he said. Atkins then adjourned keeper of the water’s ways “This increases our rela- proceedings after and country of Mandurah,” tionship and builds strong Turnbull requested a she said. trust with the original lan- spent conviction order. “They are the keepers to downers and custodians of She also urged Turn- ensure people and animals the area. bull to enter mediation obey lore, practices and “We are working hard with the victim. Turn- customs to ensure its never together to build a strong bull will return to court broken. relationship for the future.” Senior Sergeant Neville Beard and artist Rhonda Lawrence. on February 23.

MCT 4 NEWS January 20, 2021

NEWS ...... 1-35 LETTERS ...... 15 COMEDY ...... 21 Lots to celebrate RECIPE ...... 24 REAL ESTATE ...... 29-32 MANDURAH is expected to hold its longest ever Austra- CLASSIFIEDS ...... 33-35 lia Day celebrations, with a SPORT ...... 36-38 four-day long weekend fes- tival from Saturday, Janu- MOTORING ...... 39-44 ary 23 to Australia Day. but tickets are required. The City of Mandurah has Visit mandurah.wa.gov.au/ partnered with the National australiaday. Australia Day Council. The Shire of Murray is Mayor Rhys Williams said holding its Australia Day

INSIDE the weekend would launch a celebrations from 7.30am to series of ‘endless weekends’ 11am at the Edenvale Heri- in Mandurah during sum- tage Precinct in Pinjarra, mer and beyond. including breakfast from “We’ve had to reshape the Australia Day celebrations will be hosted by the Lions Club 7.45am, cooked by the Lions way we do our events, to of Pinjarra and Shire of Murray. Club of Pinjarra. make sure we keep our com- There will be the Pinjarra munity safe by adhering to $252,000 from what we’d nor- of events.” Markets, waterslides and the best health advice from mally spend on our signa- The festival will include a face painting, with the Citi- Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan the State Government,” Mr ture events — Crab Fest and laser light show each night zenship of the Year Award Editor: Jake Dietsch (0422 514 322) Williams said. New Year’s Eve — to orga- from 8.15pm on the Eastern winners announced be- Digital Editor: Alison Middleton “We’ve reallocated nising a more regular series Foreshore. The show is free tween 8.30am and 9.30am. Designer: Carly Pilton Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings General inquiries: 9583 1000 Email: [email protected] Reporter: Aaron Kirby 9237 1404 Key Accounts Director: Emma Pratten 0413 444 027 Business Development Managers: Amana Hogg 0422 747 087 Michelle Cook 0433 170 061 Contact Centre/Trades: Sophie Lecordier 9237 1448 Classifieds: 13 20 13 Distribution: 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. CONTACT US CONTACT Printed by Colourpress 54 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017.

MCT January 20, 2021 NEWS 5 Mum sorry for crash EXCLUSIVE Aaron Kirby

A YOUNG mother whose toddler was found after going missing for 12 hours James O'Reilly (left) and Michelle Buckley’s car after in dense bushland last year the crash. Pictures: Jackson Flindell has tearfully admitted crashing her car just days hail, and had the entire Buckley again drank wine later after a big drinking State on tenterhooks. the next morning before session. Jimmy, wearing only getting behind the wheel of Michelle Lynne Buckley, white Spider-Man pyjamas her Holden Commodore. who returned a blood alco- and blue wellington boots, She only made it 1km down hol reading of 0.167 after was found late on the Satur- the road before crashing the September 21 crash, day night. into a tree about 1.45pm. was fined $1000 and dis- “I was just losing hope, I Buckley had to be flown to a qualified from driving for honestly thought we were hospital, where police took 10 months in Mandurah going to… find him dead,” a blood test to check for Magistrate’s Court last his mother said. alcohol and drugs. week. “I didn’t think I was going Buckley, who represent- “It was a very hard week- to find him alive, I thought I ed herself, pleaded guilty to end for me and I made stu- was going to have to bury driving under the influence pid choices,” Buckley told my son.” of alcohol. the court. The court was told that Magistrate Leanne Her three-year-old son later that night, when the Atkins said while she had James ‘Jimmy’ O’Reilly ordeal was over, Buckley been through a horrific ex- went missing from their drank some wine. perience, it was no excuse Yallingup holiday home On the Monday, her part- to drink and drive. after wandering into the ner Chris and their two “For any mother that is bush while she fed his youn- children left the Karli Way terrifying, but it does not ger brother Henry. home to return home while excuse putting people at The disappearance Buckley stayed behind to risk,” she said. “That is a sparked a massive search in “clear her head”. significant (alcohol) read- horrific weather, including But the court was told ing for any person.”

MCT 6 NEWS January 20, 2021

Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke, Mandurah MLA David Templeman, Health Minister Roger Cook and candidate for Dawesville Lisa Munday at Peel Health Campus. Ready by February Jake Dietsch “Practical completion will starting in 2023 after the con- be achieved on the 29th of tract with Ramsay Health HEALTH Minister Roger January,” he said. Care expires. Cook has revealed the “We then have to have the The Liberal Party has put expanded Emergency accreditation process and forward a counter-offer of Department at Peel Health we’re looking forward to $167m, with works to start Campus is set to start seeing receiving the first patients in this year if they win the new patients next month. early-February.” March election. The expansion includes Mr Cook said the ED Liberal leader and Dawes- seven new short-stay beds to upgrades, done by WA busi- ville MLA Zak Kirkup said reduce waiting times, as well ness Devlyn Construction, the investment needed to be as a new fast-track area to were going to deliver a better done “immediately”. improve patient triage, new experience for those in the Mr Kirkup said if the holding bays to improve pri- Peel region. health advice recommended vacy and a reconfiguration As well as the ED not renewing the contract of the triage area. upgrades, the State Govern- with Ramsay then he would Mr Cook toured the $5M ment has promised to bring follow that advice, but insist- upgrade of the ED ahead of the hospital into the public ed it wasn’t necessary to the area opening to the pub- sector, along with a $152M wait till then to improve the lic. investment, with works hospital.

MCT January 20, 2021 NEWS 7

Grey matters

The site of the Point Grey marina proposal.

FROM PAGE 1 ment Council chair Caroline Knight said the not-for-prof- it group had fought against the proposal for more than a decade. She said this vote was “very significant”. “It will remove the cycle of defending applications (for the marina) and we hope allow community to work with all levels of govern- A banner opposing Tian An’s controversial project. ment and the proponent on a new vision for Point Grey,” rism precinct... would be a of crabbing and fishing in Ms Knight said. perfect option.” the area. “We would love to see a Ms Knight said Tian An’s Tian An did not respond to vision that celebrates and proposal was a threat to the requests for comment. embraces the unique quali- ecology of the estuary and It received EPA approvals ties of Point Grey, without would see the communities for the project in 2012, but risking our Estuary in the slogged with the cost of lost a State Administrative process. A world class maintaining and repairing battle with the Shire in 2019 nature based and eco-tou- the channel, as well as a loss to start dredging.

MCT 8 NEWS January 20, 2021

Can’t keep a lid on it

Dylan Jack has been kept busy all summer at the Erskine centre. Picture: Aaron Kirby

Aaron Kirby warmer weather has hit,” he “We have seen plenty of said. regular customers coming FIVE million. “And so far through the through at least once a week That is how many contain- new year it shows no signs of that are bringing in ers have already been slowing down. containers that you know returned through Commun- “We appreciate all the are a little bit soiled, and you ity Recycling WA’s depots patience from the commun- can tell they’ve picked them since starting on October 1 ity so far.” up off the side of the road or last year. Mr Lekias said they had from around bushes,” he The community has also learnt a lot from their said. shown great support for the first Christmas rush and “It’s certainly having a initiative from the start, but would be able to improve the massive impact. as the summer months have process from community “As you drive along, and I rolled around, Community feedback. do a little bit of driving get- Recycling WA general man- Community Recycling ting between our sites, ager Paul Lekias has seen an reached the five million there’s not too much litter on increase in returned items. mark last week and Mr the side of the road which is “It’s been gradually build- Lekias said it was already a great outcome seeing it has ing, particularly over the beginning to make a differ- only been in place three and Christmas period and as the ence to litter. a half months now.”

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MCT 10 CRIMEWATCH January 20, 2021 Park fire suspicious STRIKE Force Vulcan off- nedy Scientific Park, about suspicious people or vehi- icers are investigating a 5.40pm. cles in the vicinity of the suspicious fire that The fire burnt about fire, or has any informa- occurred in Secret Har- 3000sqm of bushland tion about this fire, is bour on Sunday, January before it was put out. urged to call Crime Stop- 10. Any members of the pers on 1800 333 000 or visit The Department of Fire public who were driving in crimestopperswa.com.au. and Emergency Services the vicinity of the above ar- Callers can remain was called to reports of a ea between 5.15pm and anonymous. Rewards of bush fire between Secret 7pm and have dash-cam up to $50,000 are available Harbour Boulevard and vision of the area are asked for information that leads Taki Place in Secret Har- to come forward. to the identification and bour, within the Port Ken- Anyone who saw any conviction of an arsonist. Hammers used in burglary DETECTIVES have jewellery stores. Police say 20-year-old man, both from charged two people, they used hammers to Baldivis, were each including a teenager, as a smash glass display win- charged with three counts result of their investiga- dows, stealing various of aggravated burglary, tion into two burglaries at items. three counts of stealing a Baldivis shopping centre. Rockingham Detectives and two counts of aggra- Police allege on Friday, later searched a home on vated burglary with intent. November 27, and Wednes- Paparone Road in Baldivis The 16-year-old appear- day, January 6, the men on Thursday, January 14, ed in the Rockingham Chil- forced entry into a shop- where they found property dren’s Court on Friday. ping centre on Settlers allegedly stolen during the The 20-year-old will appear Avenue in Baldivis before break-ins. in the Rockingham Magist- gaining entry to several A 16-year-old boy and a rates Court on January 28. ‘Stolen’ koala back in safe hands A KOALA that sparked a after a frantic search in the desperate search after Bibra Lake area. reportedly being stolen from The amusement park was Adventure World and open until 11pm as part of its released into nearby bush on AW Nights event, but the Sunday has been found. Aussie Wildlife Experience, Orana was discovered in where Orana was allegedly the branches of a tree just taken from, was not operat- before 5pm on the weekend ing during the event. Orana was found. Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Police Assistance Line 131 444

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MCT 12 NEWS January 20, 2021

Chad Mitchell (centre) the husband of missing Parmelia woman Iveta Mitchell, pictured in 2010 with Iveta's three children. Picture: Nic Ellis Cold Case unit tackle mystery Phil Hickey

THE son of missing Parme- lia woman Iveta Mitchell wants a full reinvestigation of his mum’s case amid con- firmation it has recently been transferred to the cold case unit. Kyle Mitchell said he and his family remained hopeful his mum’s case — which has Police sweep bushland after Mrs Mitchell’s disappearance. baffled police for more than a decade after she went mis- sing in 2010 — could be WA Po- Mr Mitchell, now 18, said. solved. lice have “I am still hopeful it can be Mrs Mitchell (pictured) confirmed solved, especially with was last seen leaving her the case today’s technology when home on Meares Avenue recently you are seeing 40-year-old early on May 3, 2010. “moved cases being solved to this She was reported missing across” day.” the next day — her disap- from the The teenager said his fa- pearance following closely homicide squad to special ther Chad felt the same behind an argument be- crime squad — the unit about having the case re- tween her and her husband which investigates long- examined. Chad Mitchell. term suspected murder cas- Mr Mitchell was asked to Wedding and engagement es. provide a DNA sample by po- rings, which the then-37- A police spokesman said lice investigating his moth- year-old married mother of the case remained an active er’s case in 2018. three wore every day, were and continuing investiga- It came shortly after Chad said to be found on the front tion. Mitchell broke years of doormat of her house by her Kyle Mitchell — who was silence to call for a cold case husband two weeks later. only seven years old when review of his wife’s disap- And despite police search- his mother vanished — said pearance. ing bush, a rubbish tip, the he was convinced his moth- Chad has always denied backyard of the family home er’s case could be solved involvement in his wife’s dis- and a quarry where her hus- through new technology. appearance and put up a band used to work, no trace “I would personally like to plaque in her honour at the of Mrs Mitchell has been have the case opened back Mandurah missing person’s found. up for a full reinvestigation,” memorial.

MCT January 20, 2021 NEWS 13 War of words

Jake Dietsch

THE City of Mandurah has hit out at Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup’s claims it has stepped back from calls for a government department to be moved to the City. A key pillar of the City’s Transform Mandurah Plan is for a government depart- ment to be located in Mandu- rah. However, Mr Kirkup told the Times the local govern- ment’s position had gone from a clear stance to a sof- tened position. “The City has wound back its commitment to what they Rhys Williams, Zak Kirkup and David Templeman. wanted,” he said. “I wish the City of Mandu- However, Mayor Rhys Wil- da to address Mandurah’s rah would fight a little bit liams refuted the suggestion structural economic chal- harder to stand up for our the City had backed off. lenges”, and that the council City and push harder to “In the past 12 months, would “continue to push for make sure we get a govern- we’ve met with senior support in the lead-up to this ment department here.” government and opposition election and elections be- Mr Kirkup said the Liber- members, including the Pre- yond”. als would be making a very mier, Minister of Regional “But in this case, the best clear announcement “in the Development, the Treasur- laid plans can only be deli- next fortnight or so” about a er’s office, the former Oppo- vered when all local leaders project that would “broaden sition leader, as well as Zak from all levels of govern- the base of Mandurrah’s in his role as Leader of the ment are working alongside local economy”. Opposition, local member each other and other key “I would think given the David Templeman, and with stakeholders with a shared record rates of unemploy- other local stakeholders,” vision for the future of Man- ment in Mandurah, with our Mr Williams said. durah.” young people, we know we “We’re looking forward to Mandurah MLA David need to broaden our econo- hearing their responses in Templeman said the govern- my, that we should fight for the lead-up to the March (13) ment was considering it. it to happen immediately,” State election.” “Anything that creates op- he said. “We shouldn’t wait a Mr Williams said it was an portunities for employment, few years.” “ambitious, long-term agen- I’ll always support,” he said.

MCT 14 AD FEATURE January 20, 2021

MPAC chairman Andrew Ward, Auntie Elsie Ugle, dancer Matthew Bennell and Mayor Rhys Williams. Picture: Dylan Harrison PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE MANDURAH Performing Mandjoogoordap Middar – “The board and staff are Arts Centre proudly Warangka Mia means delighted to announce the unveiled its new dual name Mandurah Dance-Music dual naming of Mandurah last Sunday to recognise Building. Preforming Arts Centre to and honour First In partnership with acknowledge the Australians and align itself Healthway, the event importance of the First with the vision of the City started with a Welcome to Australians from our of Mandurah. Country from Auntie Elsie community,” CEO Marc Having the traditional Ugle, dance performance Missiaen said. Noongar name side by side from Matthew Bennell and “We’re thrilled to align with the European place bush tucker from The Bush our vision with the City of name sends a public Kitchen followed by Mandurah through this statement of reconciliation performances from Gina initiative and we will while continuing to Williams and Phil continue to support our recognise the ongoing, Wallystack accompanied by local Bindjareb community strong cultural connection. the Perth Symphony through our Indigenous The new name Orchestra. program.”

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WATER WORRIES ALTHOUGH I live in Man- READER’S PICTURE durah with its outstanding beaches, I have to agree with the 74 per cent of people sticking to the shallows over shark attack concerns, according to a recent poll. That was me, until a friend saw a shark right on the sho- reline and I have never been in the water since. There was one trip with the grandchildren, but that hasn’t been repeated due to the embarrassment of me screaming at them if they went out too far. My nerves couldn’t handle it and they couldn’t handle me. I recently watched a show Julia Ivasenko captured this bright frangipani bloom in the garden by comedian Michael McIn- of her Golden Bay home. tyre. Send your letters and pictures to [email protected]. He said he would never swim in the ocean in Austra- lia because of sharks. So in My annoyance with Aus- ers over any alleged finan- the end I guess they are not tralia’s military is that dur- cial fraud, with the threat of only a danger to swimmers ing “supposed” peace-time imprisonment. but to the tourism industry our military is being used to The amounts are mostly as well. attack foreign countries modest compared to the dec- Meelup is a lovely family under the guise of “peace- ades of millions of dollars of friendly beach, but is closed keeping”, which is costing confirmed fraudulent beha- so frequently due to shark Australians dollars, lives viour by bank staff, finan- sightings that a day trip and the soldiers’ mental cial advisers, super funds, could be a waste of time. health. casino corruption and Dianne Opie, I am 71 years old and employer wage/super theft. Meadow Springs believe that your far-right The latter men in suits’ views and letters are a great financial fraud has ruined MILITARY BACKED source of amusement, as is millions of Australians` CHARLIE (Letter a laugh, your support for Australia’s lives. 13/1), I am disappointed that Federal and State inept Lib- Centrelink convicted you chose to use childish eral Parties. defrauders are quickly sen- name-calling in your recent So please don’t stop your tenced to prison terms by the letter. amusing, droll correspond- courts. I am also disappointed ence. How many men in suits that you obviously didn’t Philip Bradshaw, Mandurah who defrauded millions of read my letter enough to find Australians in various way,s that my letter does not deni- UNFAIR SYSTEM destroying their lives, will grate the Australian mili- THE Department for Public end up in prison? tary efforts during WWI or Prosecutions vigorously Graham McPherson, WWII. pursue Centrelink custom- Mandurah

MCT 16 NEWS January 20, 2021

CashThe $10,000 will make a big differenceboost for K9 Rescue. Picture: Aaron Kirbyfor canine rescue

The State Labor Govern- they’ve been marvellous them,” she said. ment is promising a $10,000 with us. It’s great to have “Where would these ani- funding boost to K9 Rescue if that support.” mals end up if it weren’t for re-elected. The kennel plans have groups such as K9 and it’s With the incumbent been submitted by designer sad that people just abandon McGowan government Matt Buckley who has these animals. widely tipped to win a sec- donated his time to help K9 “To me, when you take on ond term in March, K9 Res- through the process and are the responsibility of a dog, cue president Carol Carter awaiting Shire approval. it’s not just while they’re a said the promise was “won- Murray-Wellington MLA puppy; you take them on as a derful”. Robyn Clarke said she knew part of your family. “I had no idea, it was a sur- the money would be put to “It’s (the money) going prise,” Ms Carter said. good use. towards food and equipment “It’s wonderful and “I’m so proud to support for the dogs.”

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MCT January 20, 2021 COMEDY 21 Making it count

Tanya MacNaughton biggest career highlight in JOE WHITE: ETHIOPIAN AND STILL NOT HUNGRY 2017 at the Just For COMEDIAN Joe White – CORONA TIME! Laughs Montreal Comedy believes he has been given IS AT GIRLS SCHOOL, EAST PERTH, JANUARY 26 Festival, where he found second and third chances at TO FEBRUARY 14. himself sitting in a life. room of 400 industry Born in Ethiopia as people including Ali Tilahun Hailu, part of his believe in psychics, but my they transitioned into the Wong and Trevor childhood was spent as a encounter with her and western way of life and Noah. refugee living on the streets what she said to me about explored his misfortunes “To go from being of Sudan. He was forced to comedy being my purpose — of which, like all of us, a homeless refugee eat out of bins to survive and not banking changed he endured many in 2020. kid on the streets after his father walked out my life forever and I plan to They included being of Sudan to Perth, on him and his six siblings, make it count,” he said. stuck in Melbourne for six Australia, to leaving his mum to raise “Doing stand-up comedy months, while a fight to being in a room them in a patriarchal and navigating the comedy bring his older brother with people I society under Sharia law. festivals and international home when he became watched and One of the happiest days shows while away from stranded in Ethiopia after idolised growing of his life came at age 11, family and close friends is a month-long holiday up was so when the family was definitely not easy, but became a year-long ordeal. surreal,” he said. accepted to move to Perth. when I am on stage all the However, he has also Part-proceeds The family settled in problems disappear and I learnt how to find peace from White’s Girrawheen for a new start. feel so at home.” amid the chaos. Fringe season will “If we didn’t, we would Nicknamed Joe Black in “I learned not be donated to have died back in Africa,” high school, he decided to everything requires a Ethiopian orphanage White said. change his name for the reaction; sometimes we Kidane Mehret Then five years ago while comedy stage and will be just need to sit back and Children’s Home. working as a business performing his show Joe observe the storm as it banker and enduring White: Ethiopian and Still passes,” he said. undiagnosed depression Not Hungry — Corona “I have had my back after breaking up with his Time! at Fringe World 2021. against the wall many Joe White: Ethiopian Joe White fiancee, White found With a comedy style on times in the past so and Still Not Hungry himself visiting a psychic the tamer side of edgy, thankfully I was trained to – Corona Time! is at medium at a local markets. White said his stand-up handle moments like Girls School, East “I had never been to one tended to talk a lot about this.” Perth, January 26 prior to that and I don’t his family’s experiences as So he embraced his to February 14.

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MCT 24 RECIPE January 20, 2021 Talents blend in kitchen This fragrant and flavourful chicken kebab recipe has been with author Durkhanai Ayubi’s family for generations. Interwoven with their story of a region long afflicted by war, Parwana shares NAAN FLATBREAD with the world the family’s memories through Afghan cuisine. This recipe is for the bread then slowly add the wet that is traditionally eaten ingredients to the well, alongside almost any mixing to combine with KEBABEH DEGEE MORGH Afghan meal. Although your hands until a soft, naan would usually be slightly sticky dough My mother learnt to make this ៉ 1 tsp nigella seeds bought from the local forms. kebab dish as a teenager from a ៉ ½ tbsp grated fresh ginger naanwahi (bakery), my 3. Lightly dust a work surface chef who was invited to her ៉ ½ tbsp grated garlic mother remembers with flour and knead the family home to cook for a ៉ 2 fresh long red chillies, thinly occasions as a child when dough for 5 minutes, or special occasion, to which many sliced naan was made at home, a until it is no longer sticky, guests had been invited. He ៉ 130g plain yoghurt gentle, warm and inviting and is soft and elastic. wouldn’t allow anyone into the ៉ 1 naan flatbread (see recipe at aroma filling the house as 4. Place the dough in a kitchen while he prepared the right) they cooked. Once she had lightly greased bowl and food with some of his juniors ៉ Fresh long green chilli, halved met my father, my mother cover with a tea towel. Set alongside, but sensed that my lengthways, and lime cheeks, recalls that his mother was aside in a warm place, or mother was keen to watch and to serve known far and wide for the at least at room eager to learn. He taught her especially delicious naan temperature for 40 the importance of choosing the METHOD she would bake. minutes–1 hour, or until right blend of spices to create 1. Heat the oil in a large wok the dough has doubled in balanced and aromatic, but not over high heat. When the oil Serves: 6 size. overpowering, flavours. is hot, carefully place the 5. Preheat the oven to 200C INGREDIENTS Serves: 4 chicken in the pan and cook, and line two baking trays turning occasionally for 10 600g plain flour with baking paper. Divide INGREDIENTS minutes or until golden 2 tsp dried yeast the dough in half and ៉ 250ml sunflower oil brown. 375ml lukewarm water spread each half into each ៉ 1kg chicken thighs and 2. Add the tomato to the wok, 2 tbsp plain yoghurt baking tray with your drumsticks, bones in, skin along with the crushed 2 tbsp sunflower oil hands so that it fills the removed spices, salt, nigella seeds, entire tray and is evenly ៉ 2 ripe tomatoes, pureed in a ginger, garlic, chilli and spread. Place the trays in blender yoghurt. Mix to coat the the oven and bake for 15 ៉ 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed chicken and combine, then METHOD minutes, or until the naans in a spice grinder or mortar reduce the heat to medium. 1. Place the flour, yeast and are golden brown and and pestle Cook for 15 minutes, or until 2 teaspoons salt in a baked through. ៉ 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed in the chicken is cooked medium bowl and whisk 6. Naan flatbread is best a spice grinder or mortar and through and no longer pink to combine. In a separate enjoyed freshly cooked pestle inside when cut, and a bowl, whisk the remaining and hot with any meal, ៉ 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, thickened sauce has formed. Images and text from Parwana by Durkhanai Ayubi; ingredients to combine. but it will keep well in an crushed in a spice grinder or 3. Serve the chicken and sauce recipes by Farida Ayubi with assistance from Fatema 2. Create a well in the centre airtight container for one mortar and pestle over naan flatbread with Ayubi. Photography by Alicia Taylor. of the dry ingredients, day. ៉ 1 tbsp salt green chilli and lime cheeks. (Murdoch Books, $45)

MCT January 20, 2021 NEWS 25

HMAS Stirling outgoing commanding officer captain Ainsley Morthorpe hands the weight to the incoming commanding officer captain Gary Lawton. Picture: LSIS Ronnie Baltoft New hand on helm

CAPTAIN Gary Lawton has “The opportunity to come lishment over the next few taken the reins from Captain back to WA and work with years.” Ainsley Morthorpe as the great people at Stirling in Captain Lawton assumed HMAS Stirling commanding supporting our Fleet and the role during a small cere- officer. helping our sailors and off- mony on the Stirling Quar- Captain Lawton has come icers flourish was one I was terdeck. full circle, previously serv- not going to pass up,” he Captain Morthorpe’s ing on the island with the said. “It is a beautiful base efforts at Stirling were Navy’s Submarine Force. with a sense of space, the rewarded recently with the He said he it was “wonder- ocean and fabulous beaches. base awarded the Gover- ful” to be back at Stirling and It really is home to me. nor’s Cup. he was looking forward to “I look forward to the chal- Captain Morthorpe said it the next chapter in his lenge of overseeing the safe had been a “real privilege” career. redevelopment of the estab- to lead the base. Opposition answers lighting call DAWESVILLE MLA and campaigned for the redeve- “All the feedback that I Liberal leader Zak Kirkup lopment of the skate park hear from parents and from has promised $40,000 to when he first ran for Parlia- the kids that use the skate install lighting at the Falcon ment in 2017, with the park park is they want to have the skate park. being finished in September ability to skate at night time Mr Kirkup said he had of last year. as well,” he said.

MCT ZEST FOR LIFE 55+ LIFESTYLE Where there’s a will, there’s a way

IF your New Year’s the Administration Act 1903 advice when making their • Separations that involve resolution is to get your (WA), which identifies the will and while some people joint assets personal affairs in order, order of entitled are reluctant to pay for this, • Stepchildren or other you probably need to make beneficiaries and the a small investment upfront dependent non-relatives a will. proportions they are to can save loved ones a lot of • Property you wish to give It’s an important part of receive. time, heartache and to someone that has a preparing for the future So their distribution may expense down the track.” joint owner. and means that when the not align with the Ms Palumbo said there time comes, both you and deceased’s wishes or loved Be wary of DIY was also the risk that your loved ones are ones’ expectations. DIY will kits can offer some inexperience could lead to a “You must have looking for your will. protected. Public Trustee director guidance about what you will being invalid or open to testamentary capacity to If no one is looking, the According to Public Etta Palumbo said writing a need in your will but their question. write or update your will,” Public Trustee checks Trustee research, almost will could be easy and quality can vary greatly, so Ms Palumbo said. death records for your half of West Australians cost-effective compared to do your homework and Make regular updates “If your capacity might passing and your last over the age of 30 have dying intestate. proceed with caution. Once you have a will, be be questioned, it is a good wishes will be carried out never made a will. “A will is one of the most Many (if not all) fall short sure to review it regularly idea to seek legal advice.” by your named executor or important documents that when it comes to to keep it up to date. a court-appointed Don’t die intestate you can make in life and we adequately providing for Your circumstances Consider free storage administrator. When a person dies without should all find time to talk certain circumstances, such change over the years and The WA Will Bank is a free To deposit your will, leaving a valid will, they are with loved ones about what as: so do those of your loved community service that complete the WA Will Bank said to have died plans are in place should • Dealing with blended ones. offers West Australians safe Deposit Form on the Public “intestate”. life take an unexpected turn families You might buy or sell will storage in a Trustee website and Intestate means the for the worst, including • Super funds and the significant assets, get purpose-built fire-proof arrange for your original deceased person’s estate losing legal testamentary associated tax married or divorced, have vault, keeping the will safe will and two forms of (property, money, capacity to make a will,” implications children or grandchildren from loss, theft or damage. identification to be belongings, etc) will be she said. • Large-scale assets, trusts or simply change your It holds more than 120,000 deposited in person or via shared out according to “We strongly encourage and other complicated mind about gifts in your wills and is the logical place registered post to the Public rules that are legislated by testators to get professional financial situations will. people will think of when Trustee.

MCT January 20, 2021 ZEST FOR LIFE ADVERTISING FEATURE 27 $1m retirement nest egg myth

Key to understanding by Centrelink’s asset test. MONEY MATTERS why, is to remember that Homeowning singles have RETIREMENT the Centrelink system via an upper asset limit of the aged pension works $268,000 before their hand-in-glove with your pension starts to be reduced Nick Bruining savings. at the rate of $3 for every The $290,000 in super gets $1000 above the limit. As the total sum claimed converted to an If we assume our single under the COVID-inspired account-based pension. To has contents and a car with early superannuation meet our target, we’ll opt to a total scrap value of access scheme approaches take out $18,000 a year, or $30,000, added to the $35 billion, those nearing 6.2 per cent. A well-run, low $300,000 in savings, our retirement are starting to cost and conservatively single is $62,000 over the wonder how the 3.2 million managed ABP fund should limit. That means the full individual withdrawals be able to generate the age pension of $944.30 will might affect their own returns that meet that be reduced by $186 a retirement plans? withdrawal rate. fortnight, giving us an The big question is how At the current Centrelink annual total of $19,715 a much money does a person age pension means test year. Our single will need to need to retire with a thresholds, our couple will set the ABP to pay the gap reasonable level of be entitled to a full age of about $17,300 a year, or comfort? pension of $37,014 a year. 6.9 per cent, of the account Super funds will still have The figure is normally balance. Again, quite you thinking you need $1 indexed twice a year in achievable. million, but they’re in the September and March. Add As the single spends business of collecting Centrelink’s $37,015 to the money, the age pension will management fees on the compound returns. couple need $61,909, singles changeovers and big trips. ABP income of $18,000 and actually increase because extra money you’ll be Those nearing retirement $43,687. For simplicity, we’ll use a we meet our target income the effects of the asset scared into adding to super. might only miss out on a The differences between midway figure that reflects of $55,000. means test will diminish. While the early access few years. “modest” and what many financial Thanks to tax credits, all The other thing to figures are startling, the Forget about the capital “comfortable” includes advisers see regularly. For of this is tax free. Equally, remember is that as you get good news is the real effects you need, it’s all about the things like how many trips couples, it’s $55,000 and the Pensioner Concession older, the cost of living of the early access scheme income you require and a year you might take and $37,000 for singles. In these Card that comes with a full usually declines. Talk to are likely to be an issue where it comes from. whether you run the calculations we’re or part-pension will get you your friends and relatives when those in or about to According to the air-conditioning non-stop. assuming you are debt free a stack of discounts on in their late 70s or beyond retire are pushing up the Association of In reality, most people’s and own your own home. medicines, utility costs and and many will tell you that daisies. Superannuation Funds, the base expenses sit A 66-year-old transport. Some seniors their cost of living falls by If you’ve accessed your magic annual income figure somewhere between the two homeowning couple with, estimate that this can save up to 30 per cent when they money and are close to for a couple chasing a figures. say, $300,000 accumulated in them up to $7000 a year. reach the later stages of retirement, the effects will modest standard of living Bear in mind these super and savings might In the case of a single retirement. be minimal. People in their in retirement is $40,380 a figures are based on have $10,000 in the bank homeowner chasing $37,000 That means the amount 20s or 30s who have year. For a single, the figure average expenses across and $290,000 in super. They a year and with a similar of capital you’ll need to accessed their super stand is $27,902. For a comfortable Australia but don’t include can easily generate the amount in savings, the full make up the age pension to miss out on decades of retirement, ASFA reckons a the big one-offs like car $55,000 of income required. age pension will be clipped shortfall will be less too.

MCT 28 ZEST FOR LIFE ADVERTISING FEATURE January 20, 2021 Trunks on Terrace

standstill and halting troupe, she was certainly THROWBACK business. big on courage and having WHEN THE Hundreds of people lined had a taste of freedom and the route five-deep to not fame, she attempted a CIRCUS CAME only see the four-legged further two escapes 10 days TO TOWN stars but donate to the Red later. Cross, with collectors The use of wild animals moving through the crowd. in circuses is now frowned Keren Bellos Although Sue was the upon, with most companies smallest elephant in the shunning the practice. WHEN the Bullen Bros Circus came to town in 1956, it wasn’t just an animal parade through Perth city that made headlines. On March 22, two elephants with itchy feet broke free of the campsite along Riverside Drive and went on a nocturnal rampage through the Supreme Court Gardens. Fourteen-year-old Sue and her 20-year-old companion Peggy put on quite a show, bursting through two sets of wooden gates in the old Repatriation Department’s back fence, only to be found among foliage. The next day, they were on their best behaviour in front of a big crowd, rarely breaking single-file formation with seven fellow elephants in the parade. In a sight you would never see today, the long line also featuring caged lions, tigers and leopards made its way from Barrack Top: Elephants on St Georges Terrace are not an Street to their temporary everyday sight. Beneath: One of the escaped elephants home, bring traffic to a in the Supreme Court Gardens.

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Live on the water’s edge

3 2 2 40A Warma Way, South Yunderup From $599,000 Agency: Harcourts Mandurah Contact: Nicole Hindmarsh on 0415 815 156

A FABULOUS waterfront lifestyle is on offer at this two-storey home set right on the canal with easy access to the Peel Harvey Estuary through to the Dawesville Cut. It has water views from most rooms and, with more than 16m canal frontage, you can park your boat and kayak at your back door. It is also at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and large fridge recess. There are three bedrooms opposite a reserve so you Doors open to a lovely with built-in robes, with the can enjoy regular strolls by north-facing alfresco area master opening to a the water’s edge. overlooking the canal, balcony. The well-maintained where you are sure to spend The home is set behind home has an open-plan plenty of time enjoying the secure gates on a living/dining/kitchen area peace and tranquility. low-maintenance 389sqm with study nook and scenic There is also room to block and other features outlook. build an outdoor kitchen if include airconditioning, The kitchen has been you wish to create a Australian chestnut renovated and features fabulous entertaining zone. flooring in the entry, stone benchtops, an Upstairs there is another Tasmanian oak staircase, appliance cupboard, pantry, living area with views and a security screens and large soft-close drawers and a balcony. double garage.

MCT 30 RESIDENTIAL January 20, 2021 Get the Loop of love 4 2 2 To the left, the master bathroom with separate 8 Farmer Loop, Pinjarra bedroom has an ensuite shower and bath, laundry From $399,000 with shower, separate toilet and separate toilet. Agency: Raine & Horne and access to a big walk-in An alfresco area under Contact: Randolph Watson robe. the main roof has cafe on 0427 496 701 The hall opens out into blinds and connects to a the living and dining area Colorbond patio with WITH an easy flow layout with easy-care floor tiles poured limestone floor and and low-maintenance block, and cosy combustion above-ground pool. modern living is a dream in heater. Other features include a this family home. The galley style kitchen double garage plus extra From a porch entrance, has a stainless steel oven parking out the front, the extra-wide front door and cooktop, island bench garden shed with concrete welcomes you into a with breakfast bar and floor, 5Kw solar power, gas good-sized hallway, with an walk-through larder. storage hot water and enclosed theatre room with Three minor bedrooms reverse cycle ducted recessed ceilings and carpet are in their own wing airconditioning, and the on the right. alongside the main home is NBN ready.

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MCT January 20, 2021 NEWS 35 Farewell to girl who’s ‘great at everything’

The big screen at Optus Stadium shows footage from the day Milli tossed the coin prior to a Dockers match.

Charlotte Elton

IN 2019, Amelia “Milli” Lucas had the “happiest day of her life” at Optus Stadium when she tossed the coin for her beloved Freo Dockers. Last week, hundreds flocked to the same stadium for a heartbreaking memo- rial to the courageous 14- year-old who died from Amelia 'Milli' Lucas of Hundreds were in the brain cancer on January 4 — Secret Harbour. stands at Optus Stadium. making it clear she won’t be forgotten any time soon. Dockers superstar Nat Fyfe and Premier Mark McGowan were among the 800 to 900-strong crowd who congregated at the stadium to hear tributes to the “brave, talented, happy” lit- tle girl as her own record- ings played through the speakers. “She was the best sister I’ve ever had, I loved her to bits. She was my best friend,” Milli’s little brother Mourners watch on as the hearse carrying Milli’s coffin Joel said. makes its way around the Optus pitch. “The thing I will miss the most is when she would say ‘Mate’. I’m pretty sure eve- ryone will miss that.” Milli’s sister Tess also made a heartfelt speech thanking the “one person that she told everything to”. “You are now in a better place and no longer in pain,” she said. Milli was remembered as a keen musician who loved singing, dancing, and play- ing guitar, and as a sports lover who shone at basket- ball, surfing, football, water- Pallbearers guide the casket. skiing and dancing. But above all other sports, for surgery to be performed she loved footy. by renowned Sydney neuro- Fremantle Dockers pres- surgeon Dr Charlie Teo. ident Dale Alcock thanked Despite the surgery suc- Milli for the “joy” she cessfully removing 98 per brought the “Fremantle cent of the tumour, the family”. youngster’s family received For years, Milli defied the devastating news her unforgiving odds. She was cancer had returned in just nine when she was diag- March last year. nosed with an aggressive Despite it all, Milli brain tumour in 2016, a remained “determined” and grade VI glioblastoma. “happy”, her parents Moni- When her tumour was ca Smirk and Grant Lucas Fremantle Dockers deemed inoperable in 2019, said in a statement read out president Dale Alcock and Milli’s family raised $170,000 by a relative. Premier Mark McGowan. MCT 36 SPORT January 20, 2021 Duggan Set to the hair sizzle apparent FOR more than a decade Nic Naitanui has held the title of the most famous hair in WA. But his West Coast team- mate Liam Duggan is chal- lenging for the mantle, if not having already taken it, with the defender’s beautiful mullet quickly gaining cult status amongst both Eagles fans and 1980s lovers. Main St Barbers in Is Liam Duggan about to lay Osborne Park shared a video claim to the most famous on its Instagram page of hair at West Coast? Duggan waving his luscious locks around, accompanied “I didn’t mind it running appropriately by some AC/ off the half-back with the DC, after Naitanui tried to mullet. (Former West Coast sabotage it by cutting off a defender) Mark Nicoski told Darcee Garbin is returning to the Rockingham Flames women’s side in 2021. piece, sharing the video on me I should I grow it out and his page earlier this week. get back to his old days when ONE of the Peel region’s she was set to play in the 2020 no to because I’ve known her Olympic Games dream. Duggan’s mullet has been he had his long locks flying most accomplished players NBL1 North competition in him since I was 16, he Her goal for 2021, other a feature since last season off the half-back.” is back and intending to use Queensland, but the onset of coached me for so many than her Olympic dream, is and he might want to keep it, Duggan was not the only the NBL1 West season as a the pandemic saw her return years in SBL and he’s to secure another champion- with the hairstyle coinci- one sporting a mullet at the springboard to Olympic home to be with her family. become a great friend.” ship for the Flames. ding with a breakout season Eagles last year, with Jake selection. “I was kind of forced to Garbin didn’t play any Given her track record of after getting a chance to play Waterman and Jackson Nel- Three-time championship move home due to COVID-19 competitive basketball in winning everywhere she has more midfield time because son also getting on board for player Darcee Garbin will and that meant packing up 2020 but she did gain a new played — three SBL crowns of injuries in 2020. a good cause - Mullets for return to the court for the everything in Townsville perspective and learn a new with the Flames, two WNBL “There’s no real long term Mental Health. Rockingham Flames in 2021. and moving home,” she said. set of skills, as she spent the titles with Townsville and a plan with this thing,” Dug- But it is Duggan who has Somewhat oddly, if not for “The longer I was at home eventual West Coast Classic league and cup double in gan said on the mullet last taken it to the next level, the pandemic Garbin proba- the longer I liked the idea of season as an assistant coach Germany — only a fool year. with the Victorian native bly wouldn’t be donning the staying and I ended up sign- at the Flames. would count it out. “I blamed isolation and now making it a permanent black and orange this year. ing with the Lynx (in the The final piece to fall into “A new coach is a bit of a quarantine and not being feature of his image. Returning to WA was not WNBL). place in her playing return change up for us but I’m able to get a haircut. While The ball, or comb as it in the 188cm forward/cen- “Ryan (Petrik) becoming was the support she has expecting to win a cham- I’ve got it, I’ve just seemed to were, is now in the hands of tre’s long-term planning as head coach was hard to say received at the club to chase pionship,” she said. run with it and enjoyed it. you, Mr Naitanui.

MCT January 20, 2021 SPORT 37 New Peel boss seeks respect on and off field Aaron Kirby He oversaw the final “Ultimately we want to events at the historic oval as build a really competitive re- RESPECT off the field is just well as its decommissioning. spect within the competition as important as wins on the “I’m certainly passionate where we become a club of field. about footy coming from a choice and a destination Paul Lekias has big plans Football Commission back- club for players,” Lekias for the future of Peel Thun- ground,” Lekias said. said. “I think the opportu- der Football Club after tak- After working closely with nities are endless.” ing over as chief executive Peel as part of Community He also has plenty of expe- from John Ditchburn, who Recycling WA, he felt it was rience around him that resigned as a result of a WA natural to put his name up could turn Peel into a WAFL Football Commission inves- for the gig. force. tigation that found the club “Super excited to get into “On the field, we obvious- David Hobby with Sunset Toxic last year at Cannington. Picture: Mulder Photography deliberately breached the the seat that’s for sure,” he ly came off a tough year, but WAFL Total Player Payment said. “I think from afar I’ve the fortunate part of that section of the WAFL Rules in always looked at them and was we’re able to play a lot of Sunset rises in the west 2019, but said “respect” admired the way they’ve younger guys in our side, would be key. engaged the community and and at times they played Lekias spent much of the I think the reputation exciting football led by Cam SUNSET Toxic rocketed week, Sunset Toxic turned Monelli and the in-form last decade in the WA footy they’ve built in the commun- Shepherd, who has done an into favouritism for this it loose with a booming run Myrtle Monelli. industry, working within the ity is something that is prob- excellent job with the devel- Friday night’s Dawesville in his heat. Box eight posed no prob- WA Football Commission as ably a bit of a benchmark in opment of those players,” Cup final (490m) at Tab- A brilliant launch saw lems for Le Jury Monelli as facility services manager at the WAFL.” Lekias said. touch Park Mandurah foll- Sunset Toxic hold off Mar- she swept to the lead to Subiaco Oval before being After 2020, many at Peel “And the appointment of owing a blistering heat lou Miss for the early lead score comfortably in 27.64. promoted to general manag- will be excited to make a Matt Rosa is only going to victory last weekend. before he clicked into top Myrtle Monelli took full er in 2016. “fresh start”. enhance that.” The David Hobby- gear and burnt off his ri- advantage of the pole to trained chaser has looked vals to cross the line more win by a length in 28.10 and sharp in his two runs since than five lengths ahead in claim her sixth win from returning to WA from a 27.35. eight starts. The other heat short campaign in Victoria. Hobby enjoyed further winners were Sole Trader After posting a nice win success when he collected (27.63) and Sweet But Psy- at Cannington the previous heat wins with Le Jury cho (27.64).

Paul Lekias is looking forward to his role as CEO at Peel Thunder. Picture: Aaron Kirby Teens turn the tide TWO teen sensations at on for 38. Wanneroo’s batsmen with Rockingam-Mandurah A wobble went through consistent wickets as each have seen the Mariners the camp as Callum Aus- bowler chipped in. return to the winner’s list ten was run out for one, but However, it was Burrage with an eight-wicket victo- Wasley looked assured and who put the brakes on the ry over Wanneroo. dominated from the start. innings as the last five Teague Wyllie (72n.o) He hit two big sixes wickets fell for just 12 runs and Corey Wasley (43n.o) alongside two fours to go after a steady partnership put on an 82-run partner- with Wyllie’s seven bound- between opener Kelvin ship steer their side past a aries. Smith (72) and Deon Bil- meagre total of 152. Earlier in the day, lington (30). Earlier in the chase, a Damien Burrage (4-18) The Mariners will travel promotion to opening the starred with the ball after to Fletcher Park to take on batting by captain Aaron Wanneroo elected to bat Perth next week in the Burrage paid dividends as first. final one-day match before he and Wyllie put on 66 The Mariners were able returning to two-day crick- before Burragegot an edge to keep the pressure on et.

MCT 38 SPORT January 20, 2021 Cyclists brave the elements Nick Cowie scheme was in disarray SUNDAY saw the Peel Dis- when three riders went clear trict Cycling Club race at the on the second lap. Pinjarra Industrial Estate The gap grew as Ryan Wil- criterium circuit for the mott picked up the first four third and final time this sea- primes and Michael White, son. the fifth and final prime. As usual, the wind was as Craig Raynes made a big a factor as the heat. strong solo effort and man- After a frantic first couple aged to close the almost 30- of laps in C grade, a three- second gap to the leaders, rider break was established. catching them at the bell for Andrew Crack won the the final lap. three-way sprint with Simon That was as close as Rice second and Peter Ridley Raynes got. third. A furious last lap saw Wil- Jo Boulton was the top mott take the win from women finisher ahead of White, the third member of Dennise Laurence. the breakaway Josh Brown B grade has a reputation was third and Raynes as a chase down everything fourth. race that ends in a bunch A grade started as quickly sprint, so a couple of Peel as B and C, and within two Ron McArthur wins D grade from Callum Campbell. Pictures: Nick Cowie Matthew Connan won in A grade. District Cycling Club volun- laps a two-rider breakaway teers pooled their resources of Tim Harris and Calum 45 minutes plus one lap race, way to Milne. chasing, and Milne was Milne lost almost a minute, to arrange a prime every Milne were clear as heat and Milne slowed and Harris The pair slowly closed the drifting back towards the but finished ahead of the third lap, which meant a bad luck reduced the chas- was alone at the head of the gap to Harris. remaining chasers. chasers in third. sprint every six minutes in a ers. race. It looked like the team- After six brutal solo laps Peel District Cycling forty-minute plus one lap It looked like the two were Matthew Connan, Milne’s mates would work over Har- in the heat and wind, Con- Club’s next race is at Smea- race. going to stay ahead, when teammate at Veris, attacked ris, before suddenly Connan nan took the win; Harris was ton Way Rockingham on Unfortunately, their about halfway through the the chasers and made his was off the front, Harris was 10 seconds back in second, January 30.

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Carnival back in town

Sam Jeremic However, Kia is offering traffic alert, lane keep feature isn’t available on It doesn’t get all the fruit, all-wheel-drive. drive-away pricing from assist and more, with the variants with built-in however. Despite its age, the THE fourth-generation Kia launch, meaning the range SLi and Platinum also sat-nav. COVID has thrown Carnival has dominated the Carnival has arrived in starts at $50,390 drive away getting a 360-degree camera Normal smart phone something of a spanner in niche sub-$60,000 people Australia with a new look, for the S petrol and tops out view, safe exit assist which mirroring is available the works, meaning the mover segment, accounting technology upgrades and at $69,990 drive away for the stops the doors opening if throughout the range. Carnival misses out for more than half of its significant price rises. Platinum diesel. oncoming traffic is Stepping up to the Si ups features available overseas sales in 2020. Once again the There are a number of detected, rear cross traffic the wheels to 18 inches such as auto wipers and a eight-seater will be upgrades and innovations braking and more. rather than 17 and adds an 12.3-inch digital instrument KIA available with petrol or for the extra spend, Curtain airbags extend to LED rear lamp, the same cluster. diesel power, with each however. all three rows, however 12.3-inch infotainmnet Travel restrictions have CARNIVAL engine offered in four The second row’s centre there is no front centre system found in the new meant while the suspension VARIANTS S; Si; SLi; trims: S, Si, SLi and seat can be removed, slid airbag. Sorento, tri-zone climate has been tuned for Platinum Platinum. forward to allow easy This means the Carnival control, eight-speaker Australian conditions, the PRICE (drive-away) Both engines power the access to infants from the risks missing a five-star stereo, front parking steering mapping is the $50,390; $55,790; front wheels only via an front, or can be installed ANCAP crash rating, sensors and more. same as the Korean $60,290; $67,990 (add eight-speed automatic. facing rearwards. however the Land Rover The SLi gets LED front domestic market. $2000 for diesel) The 3.5-litre V6 petrol There are grips on the Defender recently achieved lights, artificial leather Kia says the above ENGINES 3.5-litre V6 offers 216kW and 355Nm — interior panels to make top marks despite also seats, powered hands-free features will be added on petrol; 2.2-litre a 10kW/19Nm improvement getting into third row missing the technology. tailgate and sliding doors the 2022 model year four-cylinder turbo diesel on the outgoing 3.3-litre easier, while an increase in On top of the safety kit, and more, while the Carnival. OUTPUTS version — while the 2.2-litre the Carnival’s dimensions the entry-level S is Platinum brings luxe Other features simply 216kW/355Nm; turbo diesel four-cylinder allows the cargo space to bizarrely the only variant features such as 19-inch weren’t developed for the 148kW/440Nm only gains 1kW, offering accommodate an to get wireless Apple black alloys, 12-speaker vehicle: there’s no head-up TRANSMISSION 148kW and 440Nm. impressive 623 litres with CarPlay and Android Auto. Bose stereo, wireless display (Kia boffins reckon Eight-speed automatic, Prices have risen across all seats in place. Apparently there’s a beef charging, dual tilting and the above mentioned digital FWD the board, with petrol Standard safety gear between Kia (and Hyundai) sliding sunroof, heated instrument display is FUEL ECONOMY variants up $3690 and includes autonomous and one of the tech seats, ventilated front enough), no remote parking 9.6L/100km; 6.5L/100km diesels up $3190 before emergency braking with companies over default map seats, mood lighting and as found on the Sorento and including on-road costs. junction assist, rear cross systems, meaning the more. no prospect of

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MCT January 20, 2021 MOTORING 43 Hatch a $30k luxe surprise Sam Jeremic HYUNDAI I30 WHILE some folks can afford to pick the car they VARIANT: Elite want, go for the range- PRICE: $30,220 topping variant and then ENGINE: 2.0-litre add anything missing as an four-cylinder petrol extra cost option, most OUTPUTS: buyers face bit more of a 120kW/203Nm juggling act. TRANSMISSION: They have to weigh up Six-speed automatic the asking price against the FUEL ECONOMY: features they want or can 7.4L/100km do without, and we think the i30 Elite hatch absolutely nails this value The engine can run out of equation. puff and struggle a tad At $30,220 plus on roads, when asked to accelerate it’s hardly bargain through the mid-range at basement territory for a higher speeds, though, and small car, but nor is it sometimes feels and sounds nudging flagship price, like it’s working hard. despite having some gear Toyota Corolla and you’d expect on a Mazda3 have made the range-topping variant. cargo areas in their hatches Though the current i30 is so small — 217 and 295 getting on a bit by small car litres respectively — you standards — it arrived in almost have to opt for the 2017 — it was updated in sedan version if you want October. to cart anything Standard gear includes substantial. alloy wheels, wireless The i30 offers 395 litres, Apple CarPlay/Android 10.25-inch navigation unit, driver-attention warning, Tucson. You might be stablemate. but there’s also now an i30 Auto (impressive), a Infinity premium audio lane-keeping assist, wondering where the But you get more gear in Elite sedan (formerly 7.0-inch colour LCD system, keyless entry and adaptive cruise control and corner-cutting is to keep the Elite, plus its naturally known as the Elantra), Supervision cluster, leather start, digital radio, more. the price low given the high aspirated 2.0-litre petrol offering an extra 79 litres of steering wheel and gear dual-zone climate control It’s also had a design spec level and the answer is four is actually very good. cargo space for an knob, an electronic parking and wireless phone tweak, most noticeably the under the bonnet. The claimed 7.4L/100km additional $570 on the list brake and airconditioning charging. LED daytime running The Elite misses out on a is pretty high for the class, price. vents for rear occupants. Safety gear includes lights, which borrow the turbo engine, which others especially when for this VERDICT: Still one of the The Elite also scores a blind-spot warning, rear striking ‘parametric in this price bracket offer, money you can get an best small cars out there, leather interior, 17-inch cross-traffic alert, pattern’ seen on the including its cheaper, aforementioned turbo unit, with some seriously alloy wheels, a crystal-clear collision-avoidance assist, upcoming new-generation $29,420 i30 N-Line or a very frugal hybrid. generous spec for the price.

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