NOT SO FAST BYE BYE Nedlands Locals Want Burger Chains Blocked from Their BIRDIES Suburb Page 3

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NOT SO FAST BYE BYE Nedlands locals want burger chains blocked from their BIRDIES suburb Page 3

Skating still on

COTTESLOE Council including a bizarre leaflet remains committed to a drop claiming skating was skate park in the suburb, a low socio-economic despite staunch opposi- activity and unwelcome in tion and a petition against the ‘smarter’ suburb. the proposal that gar- Subsequent Western CORELLAS COULD BE SET FOR A CULL nered more than 500 sig- Suburbs Weekly reports natures. have found enormous sup- However, the council port for a skate park in Jon Bassett said it would review its Cottesloe and Mayor Phil regard for WA’s hard bor- trol for the Cottesloe, for causing nuisance and preference for the park to Angers said the Town der, flocking to parks, Nedlands, Subiaco, Pep- damage to property and be built at oceanside might look at alternative CORELLAS are in the beachfronts and golf permint Grove, Clare- the environment,” chair- Grant Marine Park after sites after a report by con- firing line after the chee- clubs, prompting councils mont and Mosman Park man and Nedlands chief accepting the 514-signa- sultant Enlocus incorrect- ky birds invaded the to band together to inves- councils, is “investigating executive Mark Goodlet ture petition at Tuesday’s ly tallied figures. western suburbs, out- tigate population control a collaborative inter-agen- said. meeting. Despite the error, the staying their welcome methods. cy control program aimed “WESROC is consulting Public feedback on the report noted the true and tearing up turf. The Western Suburbs at reducing pest popula- with the Department of proposal last month higher ranking locations The squawking sca- Regional Organisation of tions” of the birds. Biodiversity, Conserva- sparked vocal opposition were unsuitable for other vengers from the eastern Councils (WESROC), “These are introduced CONTINUED from neighbours — reasons. states clearly have no which conducts pest con- species in WA and known PAGE 3

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WSW July 30, 2020 NEWS 3 Going nowhere fast Victoria Rifici McDonald’s and Hungry behind it. When you go to Highway and the little block Jack’s presented a “hazard” sleep, you probably don’t in front of Hungry Jack’s in FAST food outlets are linked to traffic movement on Stir- want to smell meat being Claremont would look like a to anti-social behaviour and ling Highway, and were grilled.” snow field, covered in paper obesity rates, and not suited “unnecessary” and “not Ms Gibson said she had al- and debris and food wrap- to “traditional” and “conser- compatible” with the City’s ready gained more than 100 pers and drink containers vative” Nedlands, according residential areas. signatures on the petition, every single time. to residents fighting to keep “Nedlands is a different without any doorknocking. “I would prefer to drive them from the suburb. suburb to Claremont and Nedlands resident Kathe- through a semi-industrial The City of Nedlands is Subiaco; it’s a more tradi- rine, who did not want to area at 2am in the morning seeking feedback on a tional and conservative sort provide her surname, sug- by myself than sit at those change to its planning of suburb,” she said. gested it was no coincidence traffic lights. scheme, which would re- “We don’t need it in Nedlands had no fast food “I was fearful.” verse a ban on fast food Nedlands and if you look at outlets and a track record of The proposal is currently chains in the area, except on Claremont Hungry Jack’s, “very low obesity rates in experienced near Hungry car, trying to get into my car, open for public comment Broadway, Hampden Road it’s surrounded by commer- Australia”. Jack’s in Claremont. drunk and off their faces until August 15. or Waratah Avenue. cial buildings. But if we had She said the City had sur- “We had to drive past there and they would all come The City of Nedlands, Nedlands resident Eliza- a Hungry Jack’s or McDo- vived the last 40 years with- between midnight and 2am from the fast food carpark,” Town of Claremont and The beth Gibson has launched a nald’s built, for example, on out fast food outlets and to go into work; if I had to she said. Shop Distributive and Allied petition urging councillors the corner of Boronia Ave- suggested they would bring stop at those traffic lights at “Driving home anywhere Employees’ Association WA to scrap the amendment, nue and Stirling Highway, “fearful” anti-social beha- Bayview Terrace, I’d have between 4am and 6am, the were contacted for com- saying outlets including there’s housing straight viour, which she previously young people attacking my whole area along Stirling ment.

Lethal measures to get the flock out of town

Corellas are flocking at Sea View Golf Course and around Swanbourne and Cottesloe. Picture: Andrew Ritchie

FROM PAGE 1 at Sea View Golf Course. be a “last resort” after abundant birds and break- licence to control corellas is human changes in the use of tion and Attractions “It’s getting worse, but I other measures, including ing up large flocks habit- issued to a local govern- the land. (DBCA) and any program don’t know why they are limiting food access and ually feeding in an area,” ment with the work con- “The birds do really well undertaken will be con- staying longer,” golf club scaring the birds using she said. ducted by an experienced in agricultural areas due to ducted strictly in accord- president Bill Cox said. noise or light emitting de- “Trapping and shooting contractor.” food from crops and water, ance with DBCA guidelines Mr Cox said the club vices. is best applied using nets at The ground-feeding birds and build up in numbers and licensing require- spent up to $20,000 annually “The Department has a control site, must only be are part of the cockatoo and expand out,” she said. ments.” on repairs, labour and bird trialled programs to con- undertaken by fully quali- family, eat seeds, mate for It is an offence in WA to Last week, cyclists, jog- protection, including trol introduced corellas in fied personnel and must be life and are regarded by sci- kill, injure or move corellas gers and motorists were models of predatory cats the Perth metropolitan ar- conducted under the condi- entists as highly intelligent. without a permit, but the seen being forced to dodge and owls to ward off corel- ea, and trapping and shoot- tions of a licence obtained Birdlife WA program man- Department of Biodiversity flocks in Cottesloe and las. ing has proved to be the from the Department. ager Vicki Stokes said corel- Conservation and Attrac- Swanbourne and the birds A DBCA spokeswoman most effective and humane “Generally in the Perth las developed pest status tions can licence lethal con- have been wreaking havoc said lethal methods should means of removing over- metropolitan area, a only because they exploited trols.

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NEWS ...... P1-8, 37 OUT & ABOUT...... P10 WEEKLY LIFE ...... P12 Security guards hurt ARTS ...... P14 REAL ESTATE ...... P15-26 ENTERTAINMENT ...... P27 GARDENING...... P30 HOME ...... P31 in beachside brawls WINE ...... P32 TRADES DIRECTORY ...... P34-36 Laura Pond just before 11pm on Friday. Wanstall said the man occurred on security off- The man is accused of kicked the victim to his icers who are doing what we CLASSIFIEDS ...... P37 TWO security guards have attacking the officer after he stomach and both men were encourage our licensees to SPORT ...... P38 INSIDE been injured in separate was ejected from the pub involved in a “scuffle” on the do,” he said. MOTORING ...... P39 weekend attacks at a popu- because of intoxication, ground. “It concerns us that secur- lar Scarborough nightspot. breaking the victim’s nose. “The suspect punched the ity guards are being assault- Police said both incidents A second worker detained victim three to four times to ed doing their job.” happened after each accused the suspect until police the face, causing a 2cm lacer- He said police patrolled Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan was refused entry to the Loo- arrived. ation underneath his eye,” and were “constantly moni- Editor: Laura Pond kout Bar Bowling Bites at Another security guard he said. toring the foreshore”, and Design: Carly Pilton Scarborough Beach. was allegedly attacked on Sgt Wanstall labelled the urged people to comply with Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings An 18-year-old Tapping Sunday night about 11pm, attacks “unacceptable” and security officers’ directions. Digital Editor: Alison Middleton man has been charged with when he refused entry to the warned they could have eas- The 18-year-old man will General inquiries: 9237 1000 assault occasioning bodily 29-year-old accused, from ily resulted in more serious face court on August 14 and Email: [email protected] harm for allegedly punching Dianella. injuries. the older man will appear on Reporters: a security officer to the face Senior Sergeant Craig “These two nasty assaults August 26. Jon Bassett 9237 1504 (Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Claremont, Peppermint Grove) Victoria Rifici 9237 1486 (Subiaco, Nedlands, Cambridge) Nadia Budihardjo 9237 1564 (Stirling) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie communitynews.com.au Group Sales Director: Maddie Gray 0419 954 572 Business Development Manager: communitynews.com.au/subscribe Doreen Wray 0413 444 057 Contact Centre/Trades: Jan Han 9237 1470 /WSWeekly Distribution: 9237 1630 Published by: Community Newspaper Group /WS_Weekly 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017.

WSW July 30, 2020 NEWS 5 City backs Wave bye to beach bays film action Jon Bassett THE City of Nedlands has backed the owner of Wind- THE sun is setting on beach- sor Cinema in its fight side parking in Cottesloe. against a State Government Councillors pushed ahead proposal to heritage-list the with plans to revamp Cottes- Stirling Highway building. loe Beach at their Tuesday Councillors agreed at meeting, despite concerns their Tuesday meeting not to from surfers and visitors support listing of the iconic about a lack of parking bays. 1937-built structure on to the The draft plans, now head- State Register for Heritage ed for detailed design, aim to Places. create a pedestrian-friendly The Art Deco and Moder- plaza with more grass ter- nist Society WA sought pro- races and a disabled ramp at tection of the cinema last the northern end of the September after a deed be- beach. tween the City and owner “We’d miss somewhere to Roger Hunt, which retained come and look at the sea ter- the building on the City’s ribly, not because we are municipal heritage invento- lazy but because we want to ry list as long as Mr Hunt see the ocean, and when it’s could keep a non-compliant stormy you can’t even get a roof sign, was deemed void. spot,” Shenton Park resi- “The Windsor is undergo- dent Eileen Cameron told ing its third State heritage the meeting. assessment; the first assess- Cr Michael Tucak also ment in 1994 proved that the wanted more beachside heritage significance was parking, saying the fore- insufficient... this was due to shore master plan provided the impact of the authentic- 21 to 22 bays but the draft ity and integrity of original design dropped to 16 to 18 building,” Mr Hunt said. bays, with none near the Baying for beach views. Mr Hunt previously told beach. Picture: Jackson Flindell the Western Suburbs Weekly Cottesloe Boardriders the cinema was “cheaply” spokesman Charlie Castle- pletely filled by surfers constructed and did not den said there would likely alone by 7.30am,” he said. deserve to be recognised for be “large amounts of over- But Cr Lorraine Young its heritage value. flow traffic parking wherev- said previous public feed- A report by City staff said er else they can” if carpark back was for a pedestrian- owners should “have the capacity dropped to 16 bays. friendly area and argued right to use their private “When Cottesloe Beach is providing more bays near property as they see fit” and breaking properly, the car- the ocean would “flip on its The draft design shows no car bays in a new precinct that is not have heritage listing park can be almost com- head” that request. currently used as a carpark. “forced on to them”.

WSW 6 NEWS July 30, 2020 Council fears highway bypass

Jon Bassett their meeting last Tuesday. rules along the highway had Mayor Jock Barker and changed “significantly”. CLAREMONT residents councillors Paul Kelly and “We need to get the mes- have been been told their Bruce Haynes said they sage through to the com- councillors cannot stop high- feared recent planning law munity that this council has rise after they begrudgingly changes meant future pro- very little control over what gave the nod for State plan- posals could bypass the now happens on Stirling ners to approve a conten- council and developers Highway,” he said. tious eight-storey site on would seek heights of up to The proposed develop- Stirling Highway. 25 storeys via the WA Plan- ment was previously reject- They recommended ning Commission. ed by the council in approving Zena Nominees’ “Not that we are particu- December and the panel a application to the Metro larly in favour, but we are month later, but the develop- Inner North Development trying to protect you from ers submitted a revised Assessment Panel for apart- something worse,” Mr Bark- application after an appeal ments at 526 Stirling High- er said. to the State Administrative way, subject to conditions, at Cr Kelly said planning Tribunal. Valet service to Artist in solo debut CITY Beach artist Max and have had the experi- the verge Evangelisti is holding his ence of travelling and see- first solo art show on Sun- ing plenty of art around day. the world, and have been The 21-year-old UWA law practising art since I was Verge valet services now conduct collections for homes in Cottesloe. Picture: Jon Bassett student will showcase a very young,” he said. series of oil paintings creat- Artwork will be on dis- Jon Bassett introduced to the Town this “Verge Valet also allows ed since returning from play and for sale at City of month in conjunction with for more materials to be effi- England on a university Perth Surf Life Saving THE Town of Cottesloe is set the Western Metropolitan ciently sorted and recycled, exchange last July. Club in City Beach on to curb the traditional verge Regional Council in an effort meaning less waste is going “I thought there was no August 2 from noon to crawl for turfed-out trea- to maximise recycling. to landfill,” Councillor Lor- better time to do my first 4pm, with 20 per cent of sures, with a valet service so It replaces kerbside collec- raine Young said. solo show, given I still feel proceeds donated to chari- City Beach artist Max residents can pre-book a tai- tions and homes can access The system has operated many youthful emotions ty Reach Out. Evangelisti. lored bulk waste collection. up to three collections each in the Town of Mosman Park The valet service was financial year. since January.

WSW July 30, 2020 NEWS 7 It’s time to can your Grant gold for Subi hoarding, recyclers Ben Smith can’t pay refunds on de- Victoria Rifici posits you have not received. FUNDRAISING groups or “People just need to use MEEKA restaurant is one opportunistic individuals their basic common sense; of the first Subiaco busi- already hoarding drink cans turning up with a massive nesses to be granted a and bottles face having their trailer with 30 tonnes, that’s share in $10,000 issued by stash refused when WA’s not going to be acceptable the council in the wake of container refund scheme and the refund point oper- easing COVID-19 restric- starts in October. ator will reject that.” tions. Containers For Change Instead of stockpiling The modern Australian- will pay people 10 cents for now, Mr Cusack urged peo- Middle Eastern fusion res- each eligible empty contain- ple to recycle as they nor- taurant is one of eight er they return from October mally would until the start small businesses already 1, but the organisation re- of the scheme. reaping the benefits of the sponsible has urged people The scheme was due to City of Subiaco grants. to “use common sense” and begin in April, however Meeka owner and head not begin collecting recycla- COVID-19 forced a four- chef Leah Clarke said her bles until the scheme’s start month delay. 14-year-old business put date. Some refund point oper- the funds towards chairs Western Australia Return ators were this week advised to complete its outside din- Recycle Renew (WARRL) they would be compensated ing area. chief executive Tim Cusack for lease and hiring costs “It’s been really tough said people who turned up caused by the delay. but we’ve always found it with trailers full of contain- When it does start, people hard to find the money for ers at the start would be will be able to return empty the little things you want turned away because the or- containers at various local to do up so it’s been a stea- ganisation would not have container refund points or dy progression of fixing accumulated the cash to pay donation points run by local things up,” she said. them. community groups, chari- “Every little thing helps He explained that the ties or not-for-profits, allow- when you’re a small busi- refund money relied on an ing those groups to claim ness.” equivalent deposit the refund on their Mayor Penny Taylor being paid at the time behalf. said the City had stepped of the item’s purchase The WARRL will up to support local busi- and that deposit also begin a whirlwind nesses during the pandem- doesn’t start being tour around the state ic. Meeka owner Leah Clarke with manager and resident wine expert Giacomo Moriero. paid until the scheme with 40 information “Local businesses are Picture: David Baylis start date. sessions planned to vital to our community Consequently, inform people and our City’s vibrancy immediate and long term side of this stronger than the $4m relief package he said: how the and identity, and it’s so support to them to ensure ever,” she said. announced by the City at “There’s been new important that we provide they come out the other The grants form part of the beginning of April. no deposit col- scheme lection; you works.

WSW 8 NEWS July 30, 2020 Planting set to restore Build community links Scarborough coastline PLANTING has started on revegetation of the Scarbo- rough coastline after years to lock out loneliness of wear and tear. Stirling Natural Environ- ment Coastcare member Rae Kolb said it was a small part of a decade-long project to revegetate sites. “High impact conditions, use by many people over Planting along the many years had taken a Scarborough coastline. heavy toll on land form and plants,” she said. generous plants program.” “The already identified ar- Ms Kolb said the endemic ea was further on hold from native species being planted work during Scarborough was supplied by PlantRite’s MRA redesign of Scarbo- Community Grants pro- rough recreational and gram, and the group was parking areas and was now also planting at sites north an ideal area for use of this and south of The Esplanade. Watch out for thieves hitting Swanbourne BURGLARS have hit Swan- was forced open and rooms bourne in a spate of crime were searched, before sever- that included the theft of a al items including a $3000 Linkwest chief executive Jane Chilcott and Sudbury Community House manager Virginia Aden. $3000 watch last weekend. Georg Jensen watch were Senior Sergeant Peter Gil- taken from an Australind NEDLANDS-based Link- people who attended their “Linkwest members offer tres play such an important mour said three crimes were Street house. west is using International local centre tended to be dedicated community spac- part in the community, reported in the beachside Thieves smashed a shed’s Day of Friendship — the happier, have increased es that provide a friendly, something we’ve seen par- suburb between Friday and padlock and unwound wire July 30 UN initiative — to emotional wellbeing and felt welcoming place where local ticularly this year during the Sunday. keeping a gate closed before encourage people who feel more connected. people can meet to learn, COVID crisis.” He said a window was taking a nail gun and a water lonely, isolated or simply “International Friendship gain new skills, make Linkwest-supported cen- smashed but a burglar did meter from the building site want to make friends to con- Day is focused on celebrat- friends and feel part of their tres include West Stirling not enter or steal from a of a home in Brassey Street tact local neighbourhood ing connections and recog- community. Neighbourhood House in North Street home over- overnight on July 25. centres. nising how important “Sound friendships are Doubleview and Westcoast night on July 23. Sgt Gilmour said there Chief executive Jane Chil- friendships are to us all,” connected to emotional well- Community Centre in Pep- Two days later between was no suggestion the cott said research showed she said. being, which is why our cen- permint Grove. 11am and 1pm, a front door crimes were linked.

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WSW 10 OUT AND ABOUT July 30, 2020

Lanai Scarr and Danielle Le Sam Walsh, Deborah Terry and Messurier Gary Martin Leadership Matters Premier Mark McGowan The West Austra- recounted his lian’s event this personal experience in week. More than dealing with the 900 corporate lead- coronavirus crisis, ers and heavy hitters along with the attended the breakfast lessons on leader- at Crown Perth. ship he has learnt at PICTURES: JOHN KOH Fiona Kalaf and Zahra Peggs

Belinda Leksas

Geof Parry and Susannah Carr Terri Taylor, Russell Gibbs and Alison Mark McGowan, Kerry Stokes and Ben Wyatt Beamish

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AGWA volunteer gallery guides Dale Fische with adjunct guides Evangeline Perry, Zoe Wells and Simone Grogan. Picture: Andrew Ritchie

Taking youth pulse online

the chance earlier this year following mentorship from very suitable for me and the and communications think a lot of people will be to fulfil that dream, at home volunteer gallery guide others did the same thing. degree at UWA, said the able to engage with it in Perth, when Art Gallery Dale Fischer, from We did as much research as Year 12 students featured in because it deals with of WA Guides invited young Cottesloe. we could and created more this year’s Pulse contemporary themes of people aged 20-25 to train as “I got a phone call asking or less a script to rehearse Perspectives exhibition had politics, gender, existential adjunct guides on new if I’d like to be a part of the and present in front of the clearly worked crisis, overconsumption tours of the Pulse online tour and said camera. tremendously hard on their and capitalism.” Perspectives exhibition. ‘absolutely’,” Ms Perry, of “Filming in front of a artworks. Voting in the But Ms Perry never Maylands, said. camera is quite daunting “I have never seen so Act-Belong-Commit TANYA MACNAUGHTON anticipated her “To prepare for the tour, and honestly one of the much effort been put into a People’s Choice Award for interpretation of the we walked around the hardest things I’ve done, singular piece before,” she your favourite Pulse VISITS to the National exhibition would also be exhibition looking at the especially when it’s in such said. “I was genuinely Perspectives artwork has Gallery of Victoria ignited recorded for a Pulse various artworks and a professional surprised by each work, so been extended until Evangeline Perry’s passion Perspectives online tour, seeing which ones appealed environment.” the exhibition is really September 27. to become a gallery guide. available on AGWA’s to us. I found three Ms Perry, who studied art worth seeing. As a View the tour and vote at The 25-year-old jumped at website and social media, artworks which I found history during her media contemporary audience, I artgallery.wa.gov.au.

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WSW 14 LIFESTYLE July 30, 2020

Tomas Ford. Picture: Andrew Ford finds Ritchie new normal

Tanya MacNaughton other platforms.” comedians especially,” Ford The idea for Normal said. ALTERNATE cabaret Place has been in the “Some have completely crooner/DJ Tomas Ford pipeline for about a year, stopped doing comedy for and writer/director/ but took development now because they just can’t producer Levon J Polinelli priority once the COVID-19 deal with not having that have joined artistic forces pandemic started, audience feedback. to create Normal Place, a providing an income stream “But the technical stuff is boutique streaming for Ford to make his pretty nightmarish as well platform for cult and mortgage repayments. for some performers. underground performance. “I did some streams with “We use whatever “It’s mostly the kind of my Crap Music Rave Party electronic devices with performance you only get to show. It had got pretty dire, cameras the artists have, see in Perth during Fringe but then my audience came and if they have a couple of World,” Ford said. to my rescue,” he said. smartphones in their house “It’s curating that kind of “I made a fairly then it can become a two work into one place in a ridiculous amount of camera setup. Netflix kind of way. We money the first stream I did “We do all the vision work with those artists to for jumping around in my mixing here (Ford’s home) build live experiences that driveway at home. I don’t remotely. It’s low intensity happen once and are really know how I would have for them and they get a the kind of live experiences survived without it, so it polished product.” that can only happen on the was a good surprise.” Ford said his “Netflix for internet. The duo is now assisting weirdos” was mainly “They sometimes test the local and international acts curated through the Fringe limits of Australian to present everything from performer network and classification law. 24-hour dance parties and gave a platform to artists “It’s intentionally out cabaret to comedy and who are “just bubbling there and things you other live events online. under public awareness”. wouldn’t see anywhere else “The biggest challenge is Normal Place is at because it’s too risky for psychological, with normalplace.tv.

BABYTEETH revels in the protagonist but she is the weird, messy, complicated BABYTEETH (M) hardest character to grasp, and tragic and how these DIRECTOR: her illness both stunting can highlight the beauty of Shannon Murphy and fast-tracking her Film being alive. STARRING: Eliza Scanlen, growth as a person. Milla (Eliza Scanlen) is 16 Essie Davis, Mendelsohn and Davis years old and has cancer, Ben Mendelsohn are excellent as the kind of 1 but the film treats this ᗂᗂᗂ ⁄2 couple who would be better situation in much the same NOW SHOWING as friends, going through with way as it does the fact she REVIEW BY: every emotion possible as plays violin. Lucy Rutherford parents of a sick child. When rangy, tattooed The film loses focus when drug dealer 23-year-old it involves peripheral Moses (Toby Wallace) bowls characters and gives them characters pregnant bite into her at the train station, such raw humanity that neighbour Toby (Emily it is love at first sight. they can be dysfunctional, Barclay) and Latvian violin Milla brings him home to charming, destructive and teacher Gidon (Eugene meet her parents Henry loving all at once. Gilfedder). (Ben Mendelsohn) and It is a pleasure to see It is at its best when the Anna (Essie Davis) who are Australian actors who four main players are stuck between their instinct made a name for onscreen together, the to protect her and the fact themselves overseas return chemistry and tension he makes her happy. to tell a story where the palpable whether engaged Adapted for the screen by Sydney setting, although in full-blown rows or Rita Kalnejais from her not overt, is key to the relishing in the happier play of the same name, irreverent tone. moments of family meals Babyteeth never judges its Milla might be the and trips to the beach.

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Building grant IN THE MARKETPLACE Queenslea reaches new heights applications open The inter-generational development is one of the first initiatives of its kind in the country.

THE announcement of the but the State Government Building Bonus and will consider extending the HomeBuilder grants last deadline where the reasons month saw a rush on house for the delay are unforeseen and land sales, but buyers and beyond the control of have not been able to apply the parties to the contract. for either until now. Buyers looking to take The State Government, advantage of the grants which is administering both need to read the criteria grants, has released a joint carefully as they are not online application form. paid out at the time of The State Government’s purchase, but when certain $20,000 Building Bonus is conditions are met. available for buyers who They also have different enter into a contract to closing dates, with build a new home on vacant applications for land or enter into an HomeBuilder to be made by off-the-plan contract to December 30. Applications purchase a new home as for the Building Bonus run part of a single-tier until June 30, 2021. development. For new homes, The Federal homeowners apply once Government’s $25,000 they have entered into a Multiplex regional managing director Chris Palandri, Oryx Communities managing director Nita Peploe and HomeBuilder grant is contract, foundations have Claremont Mayor Jock Barker are all smiles as The Queenslea is another step closer to completion. Picture: csfoto available to eligible been laid and they have all owner-occupiers who enter the required supporting THE concrete has been poured on the known benefits of inter-generational the ageing community. into a contract to build a documentation. top level of Oryx Communities’ The relationships in a luxurious, state-of- “(It) will be a fantastic addition to new home or substantially Off-the-plan buyers apply Queenslea development in Clare- the-art precinct,” she said. the Claremont on the Park precinct,” renovate their existing when construction has been mont, and the internal fit-out is well “(It) will truly be a very safe place he said. home, or purchase a new completed and they are the underway. to live in comfort, with dignity and “With more than 30 percent of our home off-the-plan. registered owner. The inter-generational complex is independence.” population over the age of 65, it is Contracts for both grants For renovators, they must being built by Multiplex and will On the corner of Shenton and great to have an aged-care home that must be entered into have evidence showing include a 120-bed residential aged Graylands roads, and within Devel- can offer housing and lifestyle choic- between June 4 and payments of at least care facility, 39 fully serviced apart- opment WA’s Claremont on the Park es with extra support for our resi- December 31 this year. $150,000 of the contract ments for seniors and an early learn- redevelopment, the precinct is close dents who wish to remain in Since it was announced, price to the builder. ing centre for more than 100 to local schools, Claremont Quarter, Claremont as they downsize and re- HomeBuilder was criticised If you received a grant, children. Lake Claremont, Claremont train ach that stage of life.” for the short three-month but it is found you did not Oryx communities managing station and sporting facilities includ- Oryx Communities expects to timeframe it gave new satisfy the criteria, you may director Nita Peploe said it was one of ing Claremont Lawn Tennis Club. release the serviced apartments by homeowners to begin be required to repay the the first initiatives of its kind in Aus- Town of Claremont Mayor Jock spring this year, with the entire pro- building, compared to six total amount. tralia. Barker said projects such as The ject on schedule for completion in months for the Building Visit the State Govern- “The Queenslea will harness the Queenslea were critical to support early 2021. Bonus. This still applies, ment website for more.

WSW July 30, 2020 RESIDENTIAL 17 Pain continues for sellers

PAIN & GAIN IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS Gross loss-making sales Gross profit-making sales Region % of all sales Median loss Total value of loss % of all sales Median profit Total value of profit Cambridge 21.6% $75,000 $20,672,000 78.4% $380,000 $85,330,200 Claremont 32.5% $60,000 $14,410,330 67.5% $365,000 $35,957,100 Cottesloe 24.1% NO DATA $8,026,000 75.9% $520,000 $39,503,500 Mosman Park 22.2% NO DATA $1,945,000 77.8% $775,000 $42,210,000 Nedlands 21.2% $90,000 $17,065,000 78.8% $800,000 $86,945,000 Perth 62.1% $106,250 $29,458,090 37.9% $95,000 $21,875,000 Stirling 42.3% $65,000 $116,329,411 57.7% $210,000 $239,909,539 Subiaco 41.3% $64,000 $10,582,300 58.7% $270,000 $25,053,500 Vincent 37.6% $77,500 $20,433,000 62.4% $140,000 $62,728,500 The owner of this Nedlands home sold it for $2 million earlier this Source: CoreLogic Pain & Gain report, for properties sold in the March quarter 2020. year, up from the $1.86 million paid nearly five years ago.

Natalie Hordov resales recorded nominal 60 per cent of properties received the highest median making a profit. the greatest seller pain in losses. selling for less than their gain at $800,000. “Broadly, the adage of the March quarter was DESPITE promising signs “Unfortunately for purchase price. Across Perth, a greater ‘time in the market’ over Darwin, where 50.5 per cent of a market revival earlier vendors, the Perth market Sellers recorded a median proportion of units sold for ‘timing the market’ holds of properties sold at a loss. this year, property sellers seems to be back at the cusp loss of $106,250 — the a loss than houses (55 per true, with nominal gains Hobart sellers received are still feeling the pain of of property value declines highest of all the council cent compared to 32.6 per associated with longer hold the greatest gain with 97.6 Perth’s long downturn, due to the impact of regions. cent), while investors were periods,” Ms Owen said. per cent of property sales with over a third of COVID-19 on incomes and The Belmont (49 per cent) more likely to incur a loss “Profit-making units recording a profit. dwellings reselling for a demand,” head of research and Bayswater (48.5 per than owner-occupiers (44.2 across Perth had the Regionally, Outback WA loss in the March quarter, Eliza Owen said. cent) regions also had a per cent compared to 34.5 longest median hold period (north) had the highest according to new data. “Arguably Perth’s high proportion of homes per cent). of any market, with percentage of loss-making Corelogic’s latest Pain & economy is more insulated selling for less than their “Investors may be more vendors typically keeping a sales (55.7 per cent) Gain report revealed 36.3 from a COVID-related original purchase price. inclined to sell properties at property for the better part followed by Outback WA per cent of sales made a downturn, however, until However, it was not all a loss,” Ms Owen said. of 16 years to achieve a (south) at 50 per cent. loss, up from 36.1 per cent the economy returns to bad news, with 78.9 per cent “This may be because the nominal gain. Outback WA (south) also in the December quarter. full-scale production, and of sellers in the Melville investor would view “For houses the typical had the highest While this was a just a labour market conditions region receiving a profit property from a purely hold period was almost 13 year-on-year increase in the slight increase over the improve, a return to the after the sale of their financial standpoint, where years, and this was second proportion of loss-making three-month period, it was upswing phase is unlikely, property. the property is not used to only to Darwin.” sales, with the rate up 7.4 higher than the 32.8 per and may create further Nedlands was very close live in amid falling prices, Houses resold for a loss percentage points. cent recorded at the same losses on resales in the behind (78.8 per cent), and investors may be able were owned for a median In the country’s coastal time last year, and well coming months.” followed by Cambridge (78.4 to claim a loss against 6.9 years, and 7.1 years for areas, resale losses were the above the decade average, The City of Perth was the per cent). future capital gains.” units. greatest in Bunbury (more where just 16.8 per cent of hardest hit, with more than Sellers in Nedlands Longevity was the key to Nationally, the city with than 35 per cent).

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Laidback luxury

playground, and swim an open-plan living/ delights in your own pizza and is another option if abundance of storage on 5 4 2 whenever you feel like it. dining/kitchen area with oven. mum and dad want to host both floors, a downstairs 32 Mettam Street, Trigg If the weather and water polished concrete flooring All this overlooks the a few drinks with friends in powder room, and double Offers by August 8 are a bit chilly, then stay at and a gas fireplace set into gorgeous pool. this stunning spot, or just garage with entry to the Agency: Growth Realty home and take a dip in the a dark feature wall. The living area also opens sit and appreciate the home and backyard. Contact: Enzo Pagnozzi on heated pool and spa instead, The stylish kitchen to a lovely decked area outlook. Selling agent Enzo 0411 865 712 and the gym is a fabulous boasts an island bench, where you can enjoy a The bedrooms are on this Pagnozzi said Trigg was a feature when the weather is plentiful storage and a coffee and a quiet moment. floor. Three, with built-in popular location with JUST one street back from wet and a jog or cycle large scullery where you There is a another living robes, are at the front of the access to several beaches, the beach and a short walk outdoors does not appeal. can do all your meal space upstairs that offers home near the main parks, cafes and from popular Clarko The home has a range of preparation out of sight — more room for family living bathroom with double restaurants. Reserve, this two-storey other thoughtful and useful a feature very useful when or entertaining. vanity unit, bath, shower “The landscape has home on a 726sq m block features as well, including entertaining. It has a fireplace and and separate powder room. changed dramatically over offers laidback but lots of storage, a study and And speaking of bar/kitchenette so if the The master, with walk-in the years, with many of the luxurious coastal living. a bathroom off the gym — entertaining, stacker doors kids are watching movies robe and ensuite, is at the old beach cottages making There is a wonderful handy after a workout or link the living space to the with their friends, they do back and also has balcony way for palatial new homes lifestyle on offer. trip to the beach. alfresco area where you can not need to keep coming access so you can watch the such as this one,” he said. You can enjoy sunset There is also a guest suite barbecue in the built-in downstairs for drinks and sunset before retiring to “With very few land strolls along the waterfront, with semi-ensuite access to kitchen and host pizza snacks. bed or relaxing in front of opportunities available in take the dog to the beach a bathroom. nights for family and It opens to a large the TV in the living room. this desirable area, why and the kids to the The ground floor includes friends with made-to-order balcony with ocean views, Other features include an build — make this yours.”

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plan suited to modern deck was a lovely place for bedrooms and a second 3 1 2 living. family barbecues or to just toilet in the laundry. 124 Victoria Street, A serene lounge room sit and watch the colours of It is on a north-facing Mosman Park includes a gas fireplace and the sunset, and you could 739sq m block at the top end Offers by August 13 windows with leafy also catch glimpses of of Victoria Street, an easy Agency: Ray White outlooks. Fremantle Harbour. walk from Bay View Park, Cottesloe-Mosman Park The layout leads to a The backyard has a with its river and city Contact: Jody Fewster on dining/living area second paved alfresco area views, schools, shops and 0414 688 988 overlooked by a spacious surrounded by hedges, and the Camelot Outdoor kitchen with stone plenty of lawn where the Cinema. BUILT in the 1950s, this benchtops and modern kids can play. The train station is also home retains the cosy stainless-steel appliances. The home has three in walking distance and the charm of houses of that A wall of windows and bedrooms, all with built-in bus conveniently runs era, with gleaming timber doors look out to an robes, and a chic bathroom. along the street. flooring and period details, elevated deck and the Other features include The owner said it was a while various renovations terraced backyard. ducted airconditioning, great location with lovely have created a flowing floor The owner said the large ceiling fans in the friendly neighbours.

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WSW 22 COUNTRY & COASTAL July 30, 2020 Have a dip rain, hail or shine

4 3 2 46 Dalmore Close, Quedjinup Offers Agency: Stocker Preston Contact: Louise De Chiera on 0418 909 899

THIS attractive Quedjinup getaway has all the features you would expect in a rural retreat, including a beautiful bush block, plenty of room for kids to play, several outdoor areas where you can enjoy the peace and quiet or entertain — as well as a huge workshop and secure double garage to keep cars, caravans, boats and other toys. It also has a solar-heated pool that is fully enclosed allowing you to enjoy a comfortable dip — rain, hail or shine. ensuite with separate toilet, The home has a formal and access to the pool area. lounge room and a large Outside, an alfresco area open-plan overlooks the landscaped living/dining/kitchen area native gardens and there with high pitched ceilings, are separate fenced garden exposed beams and areas. wood-burning heater. Other features include The kitchen has been reverse-cycle ducted updated and has modern airconditioning, solar appliances, gloss cabinetry, panels, a red bitumen Corian benchtops, a driveway and four water breakfast bar and pool tanks. views. The home is on a 2.05ha There are four bedrooms block less than 5km from with built-in robes and the Dunsborough town garden views, and three centre and close to bathrooms. beautiful beaches, wineries, The master has a deluxe shops and restaurants. Rule over this seaside spot of single garage under the The heart of the home is comes with its own ensuite 4 2 9 main roof or separate 65sq the living room with while the three minor 418 Caves Road, Siesta Park m double garage with timber-panelled ceiling, a bedrooms share the main Price on application storage area. magnificent fireplace and bathroom offering plenty of Agency: Acton South West The limestone brickwork arched picture windows space for the whole family, Contact: David O’Mahoney on combines with timber offering views of the ocean. or simply room for your 0418 933 160 window frames and doors, There is also double-door royal guests. an iron roof and copper access to the alfresco area, Your very own boat ramp YOU will feel like the king guttering to evoke the complete with seating and makes it easy getting out on of the castle in this country setting while, on an outdoor kitchen. to the beautiful waters of stunning limestone home the inside, travertine floor The chef of the family Geographe Bay. on 4000sq m of beachfront tiles and marble benchtops will love the huge kitchen This amazing location property halfway between add luxury fit for royalty. and dining area boasting an means you have the choice Busselton and An impressive peaked island bench, timber of everything the Dunsborough front portico, turret towers cabinetry, and limestone South-West has to offer, A long winding drive and porthole windows surrounds and splashback from wineries and walking shaded by overhanging make literal the phrase ‘a tiles framing the combined trails to enjoying the local native trees takes you up to person’s home is their stove and oven. produce at the restaurants the house, with your choice castle’. The master bedroom and cafes nearby.

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Author Julie Small step Sprigg back in time Tanya MacNaughton had ended five years earlier. “There were very few NUNS have influenced physiotherapists in some of physiotherapist Ethiopia at that time and and author Julie Sprigg’s the country’s first life-defining moments, physiotherapy degree had including the decision to just commenced,” Sprigg spend two years in said. Ethiopia. “One of the biggest “In 2004 I met a nun in differences between WA who suggested I working as a physio in volunteer as a physio- Australia and in Ethiopia therapist in a clinic run by was the range of health her sisters in Ethiopia,” Small Steps: A Physio in conditions I treated. Sprigg, of Victoria Park, Ethiopia. “In my book I tell the said. stories of children with “I didn’t need any now evaluates the impact of temporary paraplegia convincing at all. government programs to resulting from tuberculosis “I learnt so much from overcome social of the spine. the sisters about social disadvantage. “Australia has very low justice and dedication to the She revisited her incidence of TB and it is service of others. Ethiopian experiences usually treated in the lungs “But I was a 20-something when writing her first book before it has a chance to from a share house who Small Steps: A Physio in spread to the spine and liked to party occasionally Ethiopia, which was joints. and I struggled with the shortlisted for the 2018 City “But every day in regimented lifestyle. So I of Fremantle Hungerford Ethiopia I had paediatric mainly learnt I wasn’t cut Award and published by patients with TB, coming out for the life of a nun.” Fremantle Press. for physio to regain the Sprigg switched careers The book is set from 2004 ability to walk.” from physiotherapy to to 2006 as Ethiopia was still Small Steps: A Physio in working in foreign aid and rebuilding from a war that Ethiopia is out August 4.

LOVE stories centred on Blake. It is this character’s the older generation are a 23 WALKS (M) similarity to that previous screen rarity, which makes DIRECTOR: role, an elderly working it a shame that 23 Walks is Paul Morrison class man up against the more of a trudge. STARRING: Dave Johns, cold brutality of the Clunky walk Dave (Dave Johns) is Alison Steadman, welfare system, that walking his dog Tilly in a Natalie Simpson highlights what is lacking suburban parkland outside ᗂᗂ here. of London when he NOW SHOWING The script is presumably encounters the barking of REVIEW BY: going for naturalism but small terrier Henry and a Lucy Rutherford ends up clunky and bristling rebuke from awkward, making the owner Fern (Alison actors verbalise every Steadman) to keep his own Steadman is well known thought and emotion. dog on a lead. for her roles on British As a result, elements of They keep bumping into television, not least her the plot that should be each other, and they unforgettable turn as Mrs poignant and emotional eventually strike up a Bennett in the BBC instead feel melodramatic. friendship that could turn adaptation of Pride & Dog lovers will enjoy the into something more. Prejudice (the one with plentiful screen time They open up about past Colin Firth). dedicated to the two very relationships and family Johns is a relative cute canines. troubles, but it is what they newcomer with his The real star of the film are holding back that has breakthrough role as the is the British countryside the potential to ruin their eponymous protagonist of with the full breadth of The English countryside acts as another character in 23 Walks. bond. the 2016 film I, Daniel seasons on display.

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WSW July 30, 2020 TOWN OF CLAREMONT ADVERTISING FEATURE 29 Give back to the volunteers

AS Australia’s premier during the trying times of preserved signal box 2020,” Mr Barker said. accessible to the public, “We’re looking for Claremont train station’s nominations from anyone Signal Cabin has a rich like Mr French who has history dating back to 1906. volunteered countless And there are few people hours to the signal cabin, to who know more about it club volunteers or than volunteer and former community members who signalman Chris French. have helped their For more than 25 years, neighbours through Mr French has volunteered COVID-19. 2000-plus hours to ensure “Never have we relied the heritage-listed more on the help of those Claremont Signal Cabin can closest to us, so why not be enjoyed and understood nominate a neighbour who by visitors from all walks of demonstrated the life. volunteering spirit of On the first Saturday of Claremont. every month, 10am-4pm, he “We need to acknowledge opens the Signal Cabin to those people and remember share a piece of that giving a little can Claremont’s history with change a lot.” the community. The awards are open to Mr French said visitors both teams and individuals each month varied from who have given tirelessly to those just popping in on the the community, with prize way to the train to railway money donated to the enthusiasts making special winner’s associated trips to talk for hours about community group, charity signalling. or school. “We have a great variety Categories include of visitors to the cabin, Volunteer of the Year and from those just passing by Volunteer Team of the Year, to enthusiasts who make a both with a $1000 prize, as special trip from Victoria, well as Senior Volunteer of Tasmania and New the Year and Youth Zealand,” Mr French said. Former signalman Chris French has volunteered at the Claremont Signal Cabin for more than 25 years. Picture: Shea Walsh Volunteer of the Year, both “One gentleman visits winning $500 respectively. from England every year — loves the shopping in Mayor Jock Barker said it community, who needed to Volunteer Awards and this Online nominations are he is a volunteer himself at Claremont and he visits the was people such as Mr be recognised in this year’s year more than ever we open until 5pm on Friday, the Bluebell Steam Railway cabin, so she can take as French, who volunteered annual volunteer awards. need to recognise the August 21. For terms and in East Sussex. long as she likes.” their time for the “We’re calling for contribution people have conditions or to nominate, “Apparently his wife Town of Claremont betterment of the nominations for this year’s made to the community visit claremont.wa.gov.au.

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Sara Fitzpatrick of the flowers could be a liquid fertiliser during 5. REGULAR DEEP reduced. peak growing times like WATERING GARDENING isn’t “Make sure to plant spring and summer to Peart said regular deep always a top priority in roses in a position where give roses an extra watering for the first winter with most of us they receive at least six boost.” year ensured any waiting until spring to to eight hours of sunlight controlled-release roll up our sleeves and each day. And remember 3. USE BLEACH OR fertiliser would release hit the soil. to protect them with ANTISEPTIC WHEN nutrients to the roots. But when it comes to some shade from the PRUNING “Water roses twice a roses, now is the time to midday sun during Peart suggested week over spring and get planting because they summer to avoid wilting dipping the blades of summer, making sure are dormant during the and scorching of leaves your secateurs and soil is soaked to a cold season and less and flowers,” she said. pruning saw in a weak reasonable depth,” she likely to be damaged. solution of household said. We spoke to two 2. FERTILISE bleach or antiseptic gardening experts to REGULARLY between plants to learn essential tips for Roses are hungry prevent the spread of TOP ROSES TO growing thriving roses. plants and Dawson diseases from unhealthy PLANT Both say that despite advised feeding them to healthy bushes. Dawson likes the their reputation for being heartily in spring, “Cut back the healthy Abracadabra. fussy, they are one stems from last season by “There’s a bit of magic of the easiest one third and make your about this very unusual flowers to grow; you cut just above an rose with startling just need need to outward pointing bud or red-black petals striped know some basic node,” she said. yellow,” he said. steps. “You can also cut off Both Dawson and spent flowers during Peart favour Pope John 1. PLANT ROSES peak flowering times to Paul II (pictured), a IN SUNLIGHT encourage more flowers fragrant pure-white Charlie Dawson to grow.” hybrid tea rose that of Dawson’s has received top Garden World said 4. USE A RICH ratings for its vigorous roses were tough, COMPOST MIX growth habit, disease Smell but did need Roses love soil rich resistance and form. sunshine — and with organic matter, the more the according to Dawson, better. and applying compost “In open sunny summer and autumn. and manure will allow gardens, roses will grow “Roses that are them to produce the best the happy, healthy and fertilised often not only blooms. relatively disease-free. maintain their growth Peart recommends Plant your roses where and continue to flower planting roses as soon as they receive plenty of strongly, they are also possible and keeping sun, especially morning better able to withstand roots moist. sunlight,” he said. pests and disease,” Peart “Prepare a planting Narelle Peart from added. hole that will roses Scotts Osmocote said “Apply a controlled- comfortably hold the roses could grow well in release fertiliser every roots and add a compost filtered light, but both six months and mix that contains natural the quantity and quality supplement feeding with bio-stimulants,” she said.

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Sara Fitzpatrick winter and create a little drama indoors. THE right lamp can enliven 1. PC portable table lamp, a lucklustre space by $113, from Finnish Design adding warmth, style Shop, finnishdesignshop. and atmosphere to a com room. 2. Riflesso table With so many lamp, $1438, from innovative Alti, Claremont designs to choose 3. Jube small table from, it can be tricky lamp, $1375, from Alti, selecting the right one Claremont to suit your bedroom, 4. Dipping Light table lounge, study or lamp, $1995 (medium), hallway. from Mobilia, Claremont 7. Flowerpot VP3 table We picked some of 5. Retro glass table lamp, $490, from Finnish our favourite table lamp, $229, from West Design Shop, and floor varieties to Elm, Perth finnishdesignshop.com lighten the mood this 6. Vitra Akari 10A lamp, 8. Overarching acrylic $1195, from Arrival Hall, shade floor lamp, $569, from Northbridge West Elm, Perth

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Return REVIEWED Penfolds 2019 Bin 311 Penfolds 2018 Bin 389 Penfolds 2017 St Henri to the chardonnay ($50) cabernet/shiraz ($100) shiraz ($135) Perfectly ripe stone-fruit aromas are Vibrant colour and a nose that is supple, Quite closed with intense fruit and supported by gentle pineapple, lemon succulent and refined, showing savoury menthol and dried herb notes. pith and grapefruit notes. The palate perfumed blueberry fruit, with gentle With air, the precise fruit gets better has laser-like precision. Oak and lees mint highlights. The concentration of and better. The palate is outstanding. work to add depth and texture without fruit is a highlight, as are the very fine The fruit stunningly concentrated yet Penfolds impeding flavour. Develops minerality savoury notes courtesy of the oak and remarkably elegant and refined. and complex lees/barrel ferment fine tannins on a long, silky finish that is Balanced, long and extremely aromas and curry leaf with air. Quite refined and polished. Needs years yet age-worthy, this is a great wine. Barry Weinman and I was interested to note beautiful. 18.5/20 drinking well now. 18.7/20 18.8/20 this featuring in Bin 707, PENFOLDS is a brand that Bin 389 and Bin 407. needs no introductions. Prices for the Bin wines From the humble continue to creep up but, in Koonunga Hill through to the context of Australian Grange, generations of wine, remain fairly priced. Australians have built their What about Grange? For cellars around these iconic the elite few who can afford wines. The wines are to buy (and drink) this reliable year in, year out wine, Peter Gago is but in the good years they comparing it to the great take on a special quality. 1986 and 1996. An iconic So the launch of a new wine with a price and vintage is something to get pedigree to match. excited about, especially I have also reviewed some when the vintages excellent new-release wines concerned (2016–2018) were on the web this week. all very good years in South Chardonnay highlights Australia. included excellent wines To celebrate the 2020 from Cherubino, as well as release, I tasted a few of the a bargain-basement wines and was left chardonnay from profoundly impressed. Shingleback (2019 Red Knot, The Bin 28 and Bin 389 $15). are excellent, while the St For cabernets, Pedestal Henri is a truly outstanding (2018, $25) and Higher wine. The surprise of the Planes (2014 reserve, $40) tasting was the Bin 311 represent great value, as Chardonnay — a beautiful does the excellent Peos expression of cool-climate Estate Four Aces (2018, $35). chardonnay. I have a growing respect For more reviews, visit for McLaren Vale cabernet www.finewineclub.com.au

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Smooth ride come to pass

One of the two underpasses at Hutton Street on and off ramps. Picture: Nadia Budihardjo

Nadia Budihardjo critical “missing link” in Raki said the cycling com- the Mitchell Freeway pro- munity was excited to use A HIGHLY anticipated path ject. the new path to travel with- for pedestrians and cyclists “This is the first time out crossing the freeway. to travel uninterrupted we’ve separated the cyclist “Currently we have just along a part of the Mitchell and pedestrians on this type under 500,000 cyclists using Freeway has opened. of bridge,” she said. our bicycles each week in The 2.1km Principal “Some of the feedback is WA,” he said. Shared Path between Hut- more people are cycling, “Having the ease of safety ton Street and Glendalough and interaction between pe- is one of the most important train station was unveiled destrians and cyclists some- features that we see here.” on Monday. times is an issue, so where In addition to conve- The PSP includes two we can, we’ll be separating. nience and safety, Ms Saf- underpasses on Hutton “We estimate up to 700 fioti said the route would Street and a bridge over cyclists to use this path a shave three to five minutes Scarborough Beach Road day and we estimate that to off of commute time. with separate paths for pe- increase by up to 50 per cent “Currently cyclists had to destrians and cyclists. as it’s a much smoother, cross over the freeway in a The $19 million project easier way to travel.” number of instances; what was part of the Mitchell The bridge over Scarbo- this does is have one con- Freeway southbound rough Beach Road is four tinuous path,” she said. widening project. metres wide for cyclists and More shared paths will be Transport Minister Rita two metres wide for pedes- built by 2023, which will Saffioti said the path be- trians. complete a network within tween Hutton Street and WestCycle road and track a 15km radius of the Perth Glendalough station was a general manager Glenn Te CBD. Break-ins in Mosman Park CRIMINALS have target- tion plate was stolen from burglar smashed a glass ed two homes Mosman a car parked at a Welling- door in an effort to gain Park within several days. ton Street home about 9am entry to the laundry of a Senior Constable Simon on July 20. Harvey Street home about Hill said a front registra- In the second incident, a 7.30am on July 23.

WSW 38 SPORT July 30, 2020 By Gosh Jones holding they are court FORMER Cottesloe Tennis Club player Scott Jones has claimed silverware in Perth’s second UTR Pro that good Tennis Series event of the season. The University of Ten- EAST Fremantle ensured a Reigning premiers West nessee graduate and for- happy celebration for Emma Coast Warriors easily mer National Academy Gosh’s 100th WA Netball accounted for Peel, although athlete prevailed over fel- League game as they con- star shooter Donell Wallam low US college student and tinued their winning ways sat out the final quarter with Wembley Downs State on Friday night with a 14- apparent shin soreness after League player Scott Web- goal victory over ECU Souw- potting 60 goals in the 71-43 ster 6-2, 6-3. est Jets. win. In other games, Ran- The title continued Gosh led her side well gers had a somewhat sur- Jones’ recent good form, along with ever-reliable prising win over Western having lost just one of his defender Jess Penny in the Roar at Mundaring Arena on eight games across the first 60-46 win. Sunday 45-39, while Hamer- two UTR events. For the Jets, Brooke Gib- sley Curtin Comets beat Having returned home to son was outstanding in the Southside Demons 58-44 at Perth from college at the midcourt, particularly in Jolimont’s Gold Netball beginning of the year, the first half. Centre on Friday night. Jones has spent his time training and playing along- side some of WA’s top per- forming professional. “It feels great to be back Clean sweep for Cott on cour,” he said. “These COTTESLOE took out the Joondalup def Kalamun- are my first matches out of Battle of Broome Street. da 24-19 college and I guess you’ve Associates Rugby Club Perth Bayswater def got to start somewhere and hosted them for the much- ARKs 32-12 it does a lot for your confi- anticipated match up, with UWA def Southern Lions dence to get some wins. the visitors winning 27-17. 17-14 “I’ll play the next event Other Rugby WA round 4 Nedlands def Palmyra 29- and the plan will be to go Premier match results: 12 back-to-back (to) make it 11 Wanneroo def Coastal West Scarbs def Curtin Scott Jones during the Perth UTR Pro Tennis Series. Picture: Damo Photography wins from 12 matches.” Cavaliers 27-7 Uni 91-7

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Sedan flexes muscle

Sam Jeremic more defined contours and from the regular 5 Series bigger air intakes, with the range. BMW has lifted the cover hexagonal central air Inside, updates include a off its updated M5 sports intake incorporating the oil 12.3-inch infotainment sedan, which will arrive in cooler and radar sensor for screen, centre console Australia in October. the adaptive cruise control. buttons from the M8 and Most important for There are new L-shaped more. driving enthusiasts, the tubes on the headlights, The M5 also scores the upgrades include a retuned which include BMW’s multi-function seats found chassis and suspension Individual Shadow Line in other M variants. set-up with new shock lights, providing a There are no changes to absorbers, all to sharpen dark-tinted accent to the the engine or transmission, driving dynamics. brand’s Laserlight system. with a 4.0-litre twin turbo The exterior has been Elsewhere, there are V8 paired to an eight-speed tweaked to include an ample M-specific touches automatic transmission updated kidney grille, such as the gills, wing sending some 460kW and which drops further into mirrors and a carbon-fibre 750Nm of torque to all four the front apron, without reinforced plastic roof join wheels. being as extreme as the new and the grille’s double bars. It will do 0-100km/h in 3.3 4 Series’ grille. Black styling elements seconds and 0-200km/h in The front apron also has further separate the M5 10.8 seconds.

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