Thursday, November 5, 2020 perthnow.com.au/community-news

INSIDE Brothers in arms Paying AUTHOR tribute to STAKES unique HER bonds CLAIM Page 4 Page 14 Show Belmont RSL Sub-branch president Alan Richardson and Garth Pienaar time is at the Belmont War Memorial at Faulkner Park. Picture: David Baylis WARNING TO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN here Man charged over explicit chat to ‘14-year-old girl’ RECORD crowds of more than 10,000 are expected at this weekend’s Canning Show, one of the few agricul- tural shows to go ahead this year, with organisers saying online tickets are close to selling out. Tickets can be purchased ONLINE SEX online through WA Event- brite for the three available sessions, which include Fri- A FERNDALE man took part in seized weapons including day night from 5-10pm, Sat- explicit conversations with a throwing knives and a bowie urday from 9am-4pm or person he believed to be a 14- knife. Saturday from 5-10pm. year-old girl, Cannington detec- The man appeared in court The sessions have been tives alleged after arresting him and has been remanded in cus- created to ensure compli- during an arranged meeting at tody to reappear later this ance with COVID safety pre- Cottesloe train station. month. cautions, with ticket And when officers raided the numbers for all sessions STING man’s home, they allegedly FULL STORY PAGE 5 CONTINUED PAGE 3

CAN 2 NEWS November 5, 2020

NEWS ...... 1-11 ZEST FOR LIFE...... 12-13 BOOKS ...... 14 Rediscovering acting magic COMEDY ...... 15 EDUCATION MATTERS ...... 16-17 LYNWOOD actor Terence Russell Performing Arts mark in WA’s south, Smith Smith, like many, knows the Centre, directed by Lys has always been involved in LOCAL SPOTLIGHT...... 18 story of a certain boy wizard Tickner, and is described as the performing arts, which TRADES DIRECTORY ...... 19-21 who went to wizarding “a play for anyone who has ultimately saw him com- school for seven years but he never been destined to save plete a degree and Honours EMPLOYMENT ...... 21 also knows the story of The the world”. A cult hit since in theatre at Curtin Univer- CLASSIFIEDS ...... 21 Puffs, who happened to be first opening off-Broadway sity. His independent theat- SPORT ...... 21-22 there too. in 2015, Puffs had a record- re company, Beyond the Puffs by Matt Cox, which breaking three-month sea- Yard, has staged four shows MOTORING ...... 23 has the alternative title Sev- son in Melbourne in 2018. at the Subiaco Arts Centre,

INSIDE en Increasingly Eventful Smith plays Oliver Rivers, The Blue Room Theatre and Years at a Certain School of someone drawn out of his regional towns. Magic and Magic, is the sto- comfort zone since discover- Puffs plays on November ry of Wayne Hopkins, a reg- ing he’s a wizard. 12, 13 and 14 at 8pm, Novem- ular boy who finds out he’s a “He used to be a top-of-the- ber 14 at 2pm and November Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan wizard and goes to school in class whizz-kid at a regular 15 at 6pm. News Production: David Friedlos England where he makes human school but has Tickets are $25, $20 con- Design: Carly Pilton two best friends and has become frustrated at his cession, book at www.try- Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings many amazing adventures. lacklustre ability to do just booking.com/BLKMC. Digital Editor: Alison Middleton The production is being as well at magic,” he said. The Don Russell Perform- staged by The Art in Motion Growing up in the arts- ing Arts Centre is at Lot 13, Liam Tickner, Terence General inquiries: 9237 1000 Theatre Company at Don based community of Den- Murdoch Road, Thornlie. Smith and Niamh Nichols. Email: [email protected] Reporters: Carmelle Wilkinson 9237 1464 (Canning, South Perth) Sarah Brookes 9237 1455 (Belmont, Victoria Park) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Advertising Manager: Max Wilson 0420 927511 communitynews.com.au Contact Centre/Trades: Ilsa Yates 9237 1465 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group /CanningMelville 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. Printed by Colourpress /TheCanningTimes 54 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. CONTACT US CONTACT

CAN November 5, 2020 NEWS 3 Childcare plan reversal

Carmelle Wilkinson Communicare had sought school-hours care,’’ Cr need to consider leaving the our two children to school to end the lease three years Kunze said. community if the facility and if you’ve ever been PLANS by Communicare to early and sign a new lease to “The local community was converted to a special around a school at drop-off convert an out-of-school- provide a new service. was caught off guard when needs centre. and pick-up time, you would hours childcare facility in But an outcry from local Communicare closed its Mum Emily Mancini said know how busy it is. Riverton into a centre for families prompted City of doors with two days notice at she was not sure what her “Watching him chase our children with special needs Canning Bannister ward the end of March as our family would have done if four-year-old near busy Show must have been rejected after a councillors Ben Kunze and society shut down in re- the centre was not kept as an Corinthian Road is not an backlash from parents. Amanda Spencer-Teo to sponse to COVID-19. outside-of-school-hours ideal situation.” The Communicare facility move an alternative motion “Riverton Primary School facility. Councillors left some hope go on in on High Road closed in at last month’s council meet- has no capacity to facilitate a “Like all other families at for Communicare by asking March due to COVID-19 re- ing to ensure the current service as a 70-year-old our school, I’ve exhausted the chief executive to nego- strictions. It did not resume lease be kept. school that is under signifi- my temporary childcare tiate an outcome that would Canning because declining atten- “It’s clear that there is a cant enrolment pressures.” options this year,’’ she said. enable an alternative out- dance numbers meant it was real community need in Cr Kunze said many fam- “At the moment my 78- side-of-school-hours provid- FROM PAGE 1 not financially sustainable. Riverton for outside-of- ilies indicated they would year-old father-in-law takes er to use the site. capped and no gate ticket purchases available. While COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of many agricultural shows across the State, including the Perth Royal Show, Can- ning Show organisers are excited to entertain local crowds and bring some much-needed joy in an otherwise difficult year. Show-goers missing their annual carnival experience will be able to enjoy sidesh- ow alley and pick up a show bag. Each session will also fea- ture a wide range of activi- ties and attractions, including laser tag, mini- golf, motorbike ramp shows, pony unicorn rides, wood chopping competitions, cute farm animals and live enter- tainment. Fireworks will light up the skies on both nights and there will also be fire acro- batics by Zap Circus to wow the crowds. Market and community stalls, a Lego display, cake decorating classes and a stay-and-play kids corner with sand pits, water wall, kids kitchen and giant lawn Rostrata Primary School students Jaxon Banks, Ella Gobby, Georgia Cherry and Jessica Sheaver with past student and cancer survivor Remi games are also sure to Godfrey. Picture: Andrew Ritchie impress. Last-minute tickets can be purchased online at WA Heart rules the head in school fundraiser Eventbrite. ROSTRATA Primary hand was former Rostrata now studying to be a nurse. students to throw their sup- “Over the years we have School students are wear- student and cancer survi- The school sold cotton port behind a worthy cause. had students diagnosed ing their support for young vor Remi Godfrey. The local bandannas supplied by “It teaches them aware- with various cancers, so we people affected by cancer teen, who is now in remis- Canteen for $5 and special ness of what challenges a are aware of the struggles on their heads. sion from Hodgkin’s lym- limited edition silk bandan- child with cancer faces and involved, not only for the Last Friday, students phoma, knows full well the nas for $15 each. takes away the stigma of cancer sufferer but also for helped to raise $1400 For impact cancer can have. Rostrata canteen super- the illness, so a child with their parents and siblings.” CanTeen by selling a varie- Remi was so inspired by visor Melissa Giles said cancer may still be treated This is the ninth year ty of colourful bandannas. the help she received dur- National Bandanna Day as normal when attending Rostrata has participated There to lend a helping ing her illness that she is was an opportunity for the school,’’ she said. in the fundraiser.

CAN 4 NEWS November 5, 2020 Lest we forget LOCAL veterans groups will mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II as part of Remembrance Day services next week. Remembrance Day on November 11 officially com- memorates the end of hostil- ities in World War I at 11am. Canning District RSL will hold a special service on Sat- urday, November 14, at its Memorial Garden. Secretary Eleanor Wil- kins said the shift to a week- end celebration was to encourage more members of the public to attend. “As November 11 falls on a Wednesday, the veterans group decided to hold the service on Saturday to en- able more people to attend commemorations,’’ she said. The Cannington service starts at 11am at 162 Wharf Street, Cannington. A light lunch will then be served in the RSL Club Rooms for a gold coin donation. In Riverton, the local RSL Canning District RSL members Baldev Singh and Peter club will be selling poppies Dempsey. Picture: Andrew Ritchie at Stockland Riverton and Southlands Shopping Cen- pause in silence to remem- Belmont RSL president tres on Monday. ber and commemorate those Alan Richardson said the A Remembrance Service who fought so we may enjoy display featuring the South will be held at the Riverton the freedoms that we have African Military Veterans RSL at 153 High Road on today. Organisation of Western Wednesday, November 11, at A special display showcas- Australia would be on dis- 11am. The public are invited ing the unique partnership play at the City of Belmont’s to attend. between South African ser- RSL Sub Branch. Riverton MLA and River- vice people and Australian “The group served with ton RSL patron Dr Mike soldiers will also open to the Australia firstly during Nahan said this Remem- public in Belmont this World War 1 and then again brance Day was a time to Remembrance Day. in World War II,” he said.

CAN November 5, 2020 NEWS 5 No curbs to student enthusiasm Weapons seized in sex raid Phil Hickey

CANNINGTON detectives have allegedly seized weapons, including throw- ing knives and a bowie knife, following their investigation into a man’s alleged online sexual conversations with a person he believed was a young girl. Police will allege that be- Willetton Senior High School teacher Darren Hamley with students Ethan Paget, Bree Rhodes and Tamika Rego tween September and Octo- behind the full-sized solar-powered vehicle. Picture: Danella Bevis ber this year, the Ferndale knives, a bowie knife, vari- man used social media to ous mobile phones and elec- WA science teacher Darren teaching in secondary phins’ dorsal fins affect “He has a brilliantly cre- speak to a person he believed tronic storage devices. Hamley’s main yardstick schools. their swimming perfor- ative mind, energy and was a 14-year-old girl. The 49-year-old man has for success is the level of Mr Hamley, 58, who has mance. enthusiasm, and is pas- It is alleged the conversa- been charged with 13 offenc- enthusiasm his students co-ordinated Willetton’s “What excites me is that sionate about creating au- tions were of an explicit es including five counts of show for the subject. program for gifted and tal- I’m not just teaching stu- thentic, relevant nature and resulted in imag- intent to expose a person “My philosophy for edu- ented pupils for the past 20 dents science, I’m teaching experiences for students at es of a sexual nature also believed to be under 13 to cation is that I want stu- years, said he aimed to help them to be scientists,” he all levels and cultural back- being sent. indecent matter, one count dents to burst through the students apply science to said. “I think that’s the way grounds to inspire a love of On October 30, the man of intent to procure a person door at home and say ‘you real-world problems. we should be heading for learning,” he said. was arrested by detectives believed to be under 16 for wouldn’t believe what I did His students have good STEM education: The City of Canning during an arranged meeting sexual activity, one count of at school today’,” he said. designed and built a full- exposing students to au- hosted Mr Hamley and his between himself and the possessing a controlled That ability to ignite size solar-powered vehicle thentic experiences.” solar car - which has been “girl” at the Cottesloe train weapon and one count of teenagers’ scientific curi- that has been driven for Willetton principal Tre- World Solar Challenge, a station. possessing drug parapher- osity has won the Willetton thousands of kilometres vor Hunter said Mr Ham- 3000km solar car race from A search warrant was exe- nalia. Senior High School teacher across the Nullarbor. They ley’s classes were always “a Darwin to Adelaide - at this cuted on the man’s home in The man has been the Prime Minister’s prize have also conducted stud- buzz of activity and excite- year’s Changing Your Ferndale and it is alleged remanded in custody and is for excellence in science ies on how injuries to dol- ment”. World Fair. detectives located drug par- next due to appear before aphernalia, throwing court later this month.

CAN 6 NEWS November 5, 2020

An artist's impression of Providence Christian College. Private school to grow Ben Smith also set to jump from 838 and submissions during consul- 95 respectively to 1025 and tation, two in support and LEARNING facilities at a 112. The primary school’s three of which commented Southern River private existing buildings, which on traffic and parking. school are set to undergo an consist of demountable The site will provide 206 $11 million transformation. classrooms along with one parking bays, as well as an A Joint Development brick and iron building, will unsealed area for informal Assessment Panel unani- be demolished. overflow parking, but that mously approved the appli- Development of the new figure would be 63 bays less cation from Providence buildings will occur in two than required under the Christian College. stages to ensure the primary local planning scheme. Chief among the redeve- school can continue to oper- The college successfully lopment works will be four ate during construction. argued its ‘kiss and drop’ new two-storey primary There will also be reconfi- facility covered for a higher school teaching blocks, gured carparks in the utilisation of parking bays interconnected by a central school’s northern and west- and the high number of fam- covered piazza, in the north- ern areas and new play ar- ilies with multiple students western corner of the site. eas, landscaped areas, and enrolled lent itself to a high- The school’s capacity for fire pumps and tanks. er average car occupancy both students and staff is The panel received five rate. Hundreds of local jobs set to go PHARMACEUTICAL giant A spokeswoman said the leagues with support Pfizer will walk away from “difficult decision” to stop services through our its more than 50-year-old manufacturing at the site employee assistance pro- facility in Bentley, leaving would result in job losses. gram during this difficult 470 local jobs at risk. The phased shutdown will time,” the spokeswoman The company confirmed take three years to ensure said. “Pfizer will continue to last week that it planned to continuity of supply and have an important presence wind down its WA oper- some roles will move to Mel- in Australia.” ations in Bentley by 2023 bourne. The move is part of a before shutting the facility “We are focused on sup- global shake-up for the com- in the first quarter of 2024. porting our impacted col- pany.

CAN November 5, 2020 NEWS 7 Hunt for fiends behind slash attack You have got to be joking

Phil Hickey A source said it was believed the facial injuries A LANGFORD man has were a crude attempt to been slashed across the face make the man appear like in a vicious attack that po- Heath Ledger’s Joker from lice believe was an attempt The Dark Knight movie. to make him look like the It’s believed the man has Joker. since been discharged. The disturbing incident — He has steadfastly refused being investigated by Can- to co-operate with police and nington detectives — led po- even those who initially lice to be confronted with a called officers to the home bloody crime scene last are refusing to speak. week after the man received No criminal charges have stab wounds across his arms Heath Ledger as The Joker been laid at this stage but and face. in The Dark Knight. local detectives are continu- Police believe the man was ing to investigate how, targeted by people he knew. the home last Thursday where and why the man was Detectives are understood morning. attacked. to be exploring the possibil- After forcing their way in, Several items from the ity the man, aged in his 30s, police found blood trails Langford home have been was held against his will through the hallway, in the seized as part of the continu- because cable ties were also bedrooms and bathroom, as ing inquiry. found by police at the Lang- well as bloody towels and A WA Police spokesman ford home where he was plastic cable ties on the floor. said the man was “self- staying. But there was no one in the admitted to hospital with However, investigators house. non-serious injuries” and have so far been unable to Police later tracked down that inquiries were continu- piece together who was the injured man at a Perth ing. behind the attack as he has hospital, where he was “It is believed the injuries refused to speak up. receiving treatment for were received by persons Police were alerted to the knife wounds on his face and known to the man,” the incident after being called to arms. spokesman said.

CAN 8 NEWS November 5, 2020 Goal is in sight PERSISTENCE has paid off dum of understanding. It loss of booking income but for the Willetton Football will also assume responsi- the standard of the facilities Club, with the City of Can- bility for repairs and day-to- and declining bookings ning agreeing to lease part of day maintenance. prompted a change of mind. the Willetton Sport and Willetton Football Club A lease of four years was Community Centre at Bur- was established in 1976 and proposed as it aligns with rendah Reserve after years was initially based at Willet- the lease terms of all other of overtures. ton Reserve. Some club tenants and takes into con- The club has hired the activities were moved in 1982 sideration planned develop- club room on a casual basis to new social facilities that ment. over the past five years but opened at the Willetton Councillors approved the requested a permanent lease Sports and Community Cen- lease unanimously at a at last week’s council meet- tre, with playing facilities reduced rate of $350 plus ing for security of tenure created in 1986. GST per annum, down from and to reduce costs. It has been casually hiring $780, after Cr Amanda Spen- Club officials committed the club room consistently cer-Teo questioned the off- to sharing the estimated since 2015 and had icers’ rating of the club. Cr $10,400 cost of works to bring approached City officers Spencer-Teo said the club the building up to standard several years ago to lease the had paid more than $19,000 with the City and Crows space. The proposal was not in booking fees, according to Cricket Club, which shares supported by officers initia- its latest audit, and would the space under a memoran- lly because of the potential hire other facilities. Party plan to drive Display of new friendships excellence THE Canning Arts Group RESIDENTS are being seholds/streets within City will hold its Annual Awards encouraged to turn their dri- boundaries, a Driveway Do of Excellence on Friday, veways into local hangouts is for a maximum of 30 November 20, at the River- and get to know their neigh- guests and must be held on a ton Library from 6-8pm. On bours a little better. driveway in your neighbour- display will be artists’ best The City of Canning Play hood street. works from 2020 across a Streets and Driveway Do’s A Play Street can accom- wide range of media. encourage locals to get modate up to 100 people and The awards have three cat- together and celebrate life in even involves the council egories - Novice, Interme- Canning. closing off the street to local diate and Advanced - and the What’s more, the City will traffic so kids can play safely People’s Choice Award. even help fund the food and on the road. For more infor- The artworks will be ex- supplies. mation, call 1300 422 664 or hibited and for sale until Only available for City of visit connect@canning. Sunday, November 29, in the Canning residents and hou- wa.gov.au. Riverton Library.

CAN November 5, 2020 NEWS 9

Family photos with Santa are back at Westfield Carousel this year. Safe Santa snaps NOT even coronavirus or Families will be seated at a People are also encour- closed borders can stop San- safe distance from Santa, aged to plan ahead and book ta Claus from coming to with the traditional portrait online, with limited walk-in town this year. image replaced with a land- spaces available. Westfield Carousel will scape shot. Sensitive Santa will also continue the tradition of Customers can bring fes- return for children with sen- visiting Santa for a family tive props or a favourite toy, sitive processing challenges, photo from November 7, and all children who visit as will pet photography. albeit with extra precau- Santa will receive a reindeer Bookings are open now at tions in place. headband to take home. westfield.com.au. Award finalists COMMUNITY News jour- WA’s 40th anniversary. Community News’ nalists are finalists in the Categories include local Aaron Kirby, Nadia Budi- inaugural Shelter WA government, research, hardjo and Michael Housing and Homeless- Aboriginal and Torres Palmer are finalists in the ness Awards. Strait Islander, private sec- media award. They have been estab- tor, rapid response and The awards will be pres- lished as part of Shelter community goodwill. ented on November 26.

CAN 10 NEWS November 5, 2020 FIVE APPY AND POWERFUL GIRLS

A GROUP of All Saints’ College students have won two awards for an educational maths app they developed as part of a nationwide competition. Team Girl Power — consisting of Juliet Gray, Sophia Clement, Aarya Khalate, Isabella Wallace and Penelope Duff — were the only WA winners at the 2020 Techgirls Competition. The girls, who ranged from years 3 to 6, claimed the WA Primary School Prize and the Jewella Award for their app Chick- en Maths. The app aims to make learning maths fun while allowing users to progress at an individual level. All Saints’ College Junior School ICT literacy teacher Brette Lockyer said the compe- tition encouraged young girls to push their boundaries and discover new skills. “While they worked cohesively, the students individually took charge of elements such as interface design, coding, video scripting, app testing and video editing,” Ms Lockyer said. The competition is run by not-for- profit organisation the Tech Girls Movement. It encourages girls to build confidence by engaging in STEM sub- jects, and pairs team with female men- tors working in the technology industry, who provide support and guidance. Team Girl Power worked with BHP systems analyst Melanie Gray.

Team Girl Power... from left, Penelope Duff, Aarya Khalate, Sophia Clement, Isabella Wallace and Juliet Gray.

CAN November 5, 2020 NEWS 11

Learning experience Game plan pays off THE City of Canning’s newest strategy plans to Sarah Brookes create lifelong learning opportunities for resi- PALACE Arcade is among dents. dozens of hospitality busi- Canning councillors nesses and workers named endorsed the Enriching as finalists in the 2020 Aus- Your World - Learning tralian Hotels Association City Strategy 2020-24 at WA hospitality awards for last month’s meeting, excellence. which builds on the suc- The business, which cess of the previous opened up a second outlet in strategy. Victoria Park earlier this The recent effects of year, is a finalist in the new COVID-19 are acknowl- venue and themed business edged in the plan and categories. with it an increased Manager Kaden Pool said focus on providing sup- they were thrilled. port for particular seg- “We were always worried ments of the community the second venue wouldn’t who have been mostly live up to the hype and love of affected. our first Northbridge venue, Mayor Patrick Hall but the local community of Palace Arcade Victoria said the strategy was an Vic Park have been so wel- Park manager Kaden Pool. investment in Canning’s coming and receptive to the Picture: David Baylis future. new addition in the area,” he Inset: Boston Brewing Co. said. general manager Glen “It can just show a little Daniel at their venue in Get moving neighbourhood bar in Vic Victoria Park. Picture: Park can compete with the Simon Santi big boys and even an inter- on study national crisis can’t keep us CURTIN University down. It is a testament to the we did, but touch wood, we company and due to the suc- Bistro Guillaume at researchers are calling amazing staff we have here came out the other side cess of the service we will be Crown Perth is a finalist in for participants in a also.” relatively unscathed,” he looking to launch Palace the Wine List Award. study of people’s experi- Mr Pool said despite open- said. Delivery in 2021. Shane McKay from the ences, perceptions and ing the Victoria Park venue “We were in a fortunate “We have a third venue Belmont Hotel, Ameidhi Co- knowledge of transport in February, just before the position to rebrand Palace planned to open in the next oroopdass from the Boston for children with dis- full brunt of COVID-19 re- into a takeaway and delivery few months in Freo.” Brewing Co and Samuel ability and medical con- strictions hit, they were able pizza business model and Miss Chow’s in South Labrosciano from the Bro- ditions. To find out to keep all staff. our quality bartenders Perth and Boston Brewing ton Brewing Co, The Karalee ken Hill Hotel in the head more, visit http://bit.ly/ “Obviously we would have turned into five-star deliv- Co in Victoria Park are also on Preston and Broken Hill chef award category. macasurvey or email loved a time machine to look ery drivers. finalists in the new venue Hotel are finalists in the The awards will be pres- [email protected] into the future before open- “We developed an app and category. Metropolitan Casual Pub ented at Crown Perth on ing up Palace Vic Park when created a logistics arm of the The Balmoral Hotel, Bos- Dining Award. November 16.

CAN ZEST FOR LIFE 55+ LIFESTYLE Opportunity to come together

disruptions to activities and to social connections. Events Opportunities for communities to come Opportunities for together and connect are now more important than communities to ever. come together next Despite its name, Seniors Week is for everyone, and connect are regardless of age — now more bringing generations week SENIORS AND AGEING together and linking important than MINISTER MICK MURRAY seniors to their community ever. through activities that all Morning tea WA Seniors Week can enjoy. Cannington MLA Bill recognises that older West It’s testament to the instrumental to holding Johnston will host a free Australians are an year-round effort of the Seniors Week events seniors morning tea to important and valued part Council on the Ageing WA throughout the State. celebrate WA Seniors Week. of our community and that in a year of All the events this week November 11, 10am celebrates the contributions uncertainty, Seniors Week provide great opportunities Liddelow Pavilion — made throughout their lives will go ahead albeit for everyone to engage with Cannington Exhibition and in their senior years. celebrations may look their local community, see Centre, corner Albany As Seniors and Ageing slightly different to and experience new things Highway and Station Minister, my priority is previous years. and connect with people of Street, Cannington ensuring every West The State Government all ages and backgrounds. Free but registration Australian can age well in has provided $50,000 to I encourage everyone to essential via communities where they COTA WA to distribute take part in WA Seniors trybooking.com Have A Go Day is a free day for over 55s. are valued, comfortable and small grants to selected Week 2020 and seize the feel supported to organisations across WA to opportunity to get out and Have a Go Day dress comfortably and have the Victoria Park-South participate. support the running of try something new. Have a Go Day is a free a go at what’s on offer. Perth RSL sub-branch. This has been a year like Seniors Week events. To our seniors, I say: activities and information Coinciding with November 11, 9am-3pm few others, with COVID-19 I would also like to give thank you for your day for over 55s. In its 28th Remembrance Day, it will Burswood Park related restrictions seeing particular thanks to the contribution to society and year and with the catchcry include a one-minute Seniors Recreation many seniors experience tireless and dedicated enjoy the celebrations from ‘age is no barrier’, silence at 11am and a poppy Council of WA, 9492 9773, periods of unprecedented volunteers who are November 8-15. attendees are encouraged to drop in partnership with srcwa.asn.au

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CAN 14 BOOKS November 5, 2020 Vampire book with fun bite Tanya MacNaughton LIFE AFTER TRUTH VICTORIA Park author Ceridwen Dovey Shirley Marr was on a (Viking, $32.99) Melbourne Writer’s Festival The expression ‘to write what you panel 10 years ago — during know’ is an apt account of Ceridwen the height of vampire novel Dovey’s latest novel. The popularity — when she was Harvard-educated Australian writer asked if she had ever has tapped into her experience at considered writing her own the American Ivy League school vampire story. where she studied in the class of With two young adult 2003 alongside actor Natalie titles to her name, she had Portman and political advisor Jared Kushner, Donald joked that Chinese Trump’s son-in-law. Set during a Harvard University 15-year vampires were disgusting reunion, the book flickers with familiar-looking fiction as a rotting corpses and no one group of five close friends return to a place with memories would want to romance one. of their younger selves, insecurities about their current lives However, it did spark the and trepidation about nearing middle age. However, it soon idea of writing a Chinese turns into a campus murder mystery when Frederick Reese, vampire story and after her the son of the despised current US President, is discovered son was born six years ago, dead. Absorbing reading for this moment in time. Marr decided she wanted to Tanya MacNaughton write something young and fun for him. UNTWISTED “Little Jiang is a Paul Jennings rollicking middle-grade (Allen & Unwin, $34.99) caper about evil morticians, In 1983, Paul Jennings was a single thousand-year-old fox father with four young kids, “living spirits, Bagua Masters with in a dilapidated house perched on laser blasters and a the edge of a wild cliff”, when he pint-size hopping Chinese enrolled in a writing course. That vampire,” she said. class — and some encouragement “Chinese vampires were from his teacher, the novelist my favourite Chinese Carmel Bird — was a turning point legend growing up. The fact in Jennings’ life, setting him on a that they are reanimated Author Shirley Marr Picture: Jessica Wyld path that would eventually lead him to become one of our corpses and are so stiff they country’s most celebrated children’s authors. His new can only move forward by The book is set in Pang has a lot of qualities I a strong young Chinese girl memoir shares stories from that journey, touching on hopping, I always found fictional Perth suburb see in myself, my sister and I hope all young women can Jennings’ upbringing in England and Australia, his time as a both funny and gross. Honeywood, where my female Chinese look up to.” teacher and his experiences creating the TV series Round “Then I thought to everything appears normal friends,” she said. Little Jiang by Shirley the Twist. myself, what if I made this but it is more “like a middle “I drew out all the best Marr, illustrated by Katy Gemma Nisbet vampire really small and grade Twin Peaks”. qualities, along with the Jiang (Fremantle Press, perhaps loveable?” “My character Mei Ling imperfections too, to create $14.99) is available now.

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Kevin home, not alone for Xmas

Tanya MacNaughton navigators, these two pilots recommenced his live got lost on the straight road shows to ensure he KEVIN Bloody Wilson is between Albany and remembered all the songs. used to his shows being a Esperance.” He also had to get his family affair but he never Ironically, it was because fingers “match fit” for would have anticipated his of his kids that the Aussie playing guitar again current line-up. larrikin known for singing because despite “usually With wife Betty bawdy and politically being as tough as buggery” continuing as per normal as incorrect songs decided to doing six shows a week, tour manager and take on the stage name they had become more overseeing merchandise, Kevin Bloody Wilson, delicate during the break. his daughter Tammy-Jo — having been born Dennis The upside to closed who performs under the Bryant. borders means Wilson is in name Jenny Talia as his “The name change was Perth to perform a new support act — is stuck in for a number of reasons but Christmas show, Kev’s Chicago and his Qantas mainly because I had two Krissmas Show, at Crown pilot son Travis has become kids and when I first Theatre Perth on December a roadie along with another recorded, I didn’t want 4 and 5, which will feature mate, also a pilot. them being associated with, stories and songs from both “My usual road crew is or taunted about, having a his Christmas albums. based in Auckland and my dad who did naughty “There’s an ample son and his mate are both songs,” he said. amount of songs to choose very talented musicians so “So I changed it to Kevin from and a lot of Christmas they know how to operate Bloody Wilson and away we stories; quite often they’re all the equipment,” Wilson, went.” fictitious” he said. of Sorrento, said. Despite filming just shy of “I think a lot of parents “I have two qualified 40 DILLIGAF (Do I Look can relate to the song Hey pilots lugging my Like I Give A F***) Party Santa Claus.” amplifiers and doing the livestreams during Kev’s Krissmas Show is sound check for me. We did COVID-19 restrictions, the at Crown Theatre Perth, a weekend tour recently former Kalgoorlie December 4 and 5. Tickets and even though you electrician admitted he still to the 18+ event are at couldn’t get more qualified had to rehearse before he ticketmaster.com.au. Kevin Bloody Wilson

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CAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION WA AT a time when communities across WA have united for a common cause, Catholic schools have also witnessed the tremendous sense of community, resilience and creativity of the human spirit. “Our schools have been forever changed by this pandemic, as have the communities we serve,” Catholic Education WA executive director Dr Debra Sayce (pictured) said. “However, the events of this year have offered us new perspectives on education and have affirmed that the role of education is more vital now than ever.” In 163 Catholic schools across the State, teachers and support staff have enabled students to remain created. had the certainty that they engaged in their learning, “In reflecting on the can continue to learn while the collective pivotal role of Catholic regardless of whether this strength of community has education in society, 2020 was at home or in the seen parents, school staff has perhaps been a moment classroom, and to keep and students supporting of truth,” Dr Sayce said. growing through one another through the “In Catholic schools, it co-curricular activities and challenges that the has meant that one in five the support of a COVID-19 pandemic has school students in WA has community.” DNA KINGSTON TRAINING

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CAN November 5, 2020 SPORT 21 Blue day for bowls LAST Thursday was open- Park, suffering a 46-shot Manning, 77-84 (2-6). ing day for the midweek (0-6) loss. Five White fell Two White managed only men’s pennant season, how- narrowly at home to Thorn- 1.5 points from their trip to ever only one South Perth lie, winning two rinks but Bassendean in a 65-87 team was able to record a losing 55-60 (2-4). defeat. victory. On Saturday, Premier Five White opened their Premier lost 52-58 (1.5-4.5) League visited newcomers account with a resounding away to Kardinya but it was Rossmoyne and a 78-60 (7-1) 83-40 (6-0) home triumph better news with One Blue, win saw the Millers sit atop over Rossmoyne. The posting a 63-46 (6-0) sweep of the table after two women’s Three Purple also over visiting Fremantle. rounds. avenged their round 1 loss Promoted Two White had One Blue South had their last week, defeating Morley, a tough initiation at Hilton colours lowered at home by 43-26 (4-0). New funding to get kids back in to sport GRANTS are available from dren get financial support to Families that may be new- the State Government to return to sport. ly eligible for the program help families and sports It gives eligible WA chil- after experiencing unfore- clubs get back into sport dren $150 per year to put seen and abrupt COVID-19 after COVID-19. towards club fees. related financial hardship- The Lotterywest To be eligible, children can receive vouchers. COVID-19 Relief Fund must be between 5 and 18 Visit dlgsc.wa.gov.au/ includes an additional $4 years old and hold a valid funding/sport-and-recre- million for the KidSport pro- Health Care Card or Pen- ation-funding/kidsport or gram to enable 24,500 chil- sioner Concession Card. call 9492 9911.

CAN 22 SPORT November 5, 2020 New era for Classic expansion is the next step HOCKEY WA’s ambitious Tom Harvie opened the high-performance pro- Outbacks account. Alec gram that filled a void cre- Rasmussen and Tarrant basketball ated by the coronavirus Haami-Jones (two) put the crisis will be back bigger Suns into the lead before and better next season. Harvie added his second BASKETBALL WA has captain Adam Nener has The Ric Charlesworth with a penalty shot. announced a revamp of its been appointed to guide the Classic brought together In the women’s gold most prominent men’s and Willetton Tigers as head 140 local players in four medal clash, Outbacks, women’s competition to coach for the next two years men’s and women’s teams unbeaten leading into the bring it line with other State as the club enters the new playing a quick-fire three final, beat Highlanders 1-0, competitions. competition. rounds and finals at Perth a second-half goal from The National Basketball Nener, a former head Hockey Stadium at Curtin Angela Chilwell separating League has reached a land- coach of the Cockburn Cou- University. the sides. mark agreement with Bas- gars, beat a strong field of The program included a Both bronze medals in ketball WA and its 14 teams candidates for the role after showpiece all-star chal- the men’s and women’s to rebrand the men’s and impressing the club’s selec- lenge featuring a host of were won by Breakers. The women’s State Basketball tion panel with his vision for internationals. men came back from two League (SBL) to NBL1 West. the team and the program HWA chief executive Stu Highlanders’ Savannah Fitzpatrick shoots for goal. goals down against High- The NBL1 West will join into the future as part of the Gilsenan said the tourna- Picture: Gary Day landers to win 3-2, while the NBL1 South (Victoria and NBL1 West competition in ment had exceeded expec- women took their game 3-1 Tasmania), NBL1 North 2021. Willetton talent and tations. “We had to generate “It has really captured over Suns. (Queensland) and NBL1 coaching manager Luke “The week went fantasti- some content and the Ric the imagination of the Gilsenan said expansion Central (South Australia) in Sunderland said after coach- cally well,” he said. “We Charlesworth Classic was Perth hockey playing pub- was on the cards for next an expanded conference- ing across both the senior went into the tournament born. lic. year and other states had based competition in 2021. ranks as an assistant and with a clear understanding “But it has become big- “The crowds have been been watching with inter- The league will function head coach, as well as his about what we wanted to ger than that. We’ve been blown away by the con- est. as a national second-tier involvement with Willet- achieve, that was giving able to invigorate the game cept.” “I’ve spoken to CEO competition, operating ton’s U16 boys, the timing our under-18, under-21 and in a format that hadn’t been Suns took the men’s gold cohorts in the eastern below the NBL, and will fea- was perfect for Nener to lead Perth Thundersticks sides tried or tested. medal in the inaugural states; they are looking ture all current 14 SBL to men’s team into a new era. the opportunity to play in a “The feedback has been tournament with a 3-2 win closely at the concept,” he teams. Nener thanked the inter- COVID year. fantastic from players. over Outbacks on Sunday. said. All games will be live- view panel and board. streamed and include high- “It’s a role that I am really light packages on social looking forward to, we have media, with the champion- a great group of core players ship winning NBL1 West and along with the younger Milentis leads the way for Willetton men’s and women’s teams generation, the future is an playing off in a National exciting one,” he said. WILLETTON’S first two- Milentis formed a solid out), Brennan Wilson (32) posting 11 runs. Championship after the sea- Both Tigers team head day Premier Cricket match partnership with Shayne and Prad Gunaratne (24) all It was a bowlers day out in son ends in September. coaches are now in place for is evenly poised after day Wornes (41) to guide Willet- made starts but Joe Inglis (5- South Perth’s match against The league will also move the NBL1 West’s inaugural one, with the Dragons post- ton to 100 runs for the loss of 74) prevented Willetton from Bayswater-Morley, with from a 20-week to 18-week season, with Simon Parker ing 236 against Joondalup, just one wicket before they posting a bigger target. South Perth skittled for just season, with the 2021 season also agreeing to a two-year led by opener Iszak Milentis began losing batsmen at reg- Joondalup survived two 99. But South Perth respon- tipping off on April 16. extension to lead the who anchored the innings ular intervals. overs before the close of play ded in kind, reducing Bays- Former SBL title-winning women’s program. with 67. Matthew Hanna (43 not without losing a wicket, water-Morley to 8-115.

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Fun meets frugality

Sam Jeremic ignite fuel like a diesel from the rest of the Mazda3 over the G25 Astina won’t offers it as a range topper — performance and frugality engine... when it’s able to do range. be recouped in fuel savings is its refinement. its engine’s technological AS far as sales pitches go, so, that is. It’s happy to rev out and for a long time. This is a quiet engine that innovation would suggest, the Mazda3 X20 Astina’s is Because petrol’s ability to the infotainment displaying This is especially true rarely sounds troubled, but it’s more refined than pretty tempting: the driving combust can be affected by how the engine is driving given we returned around which fits in very nicely to the rest of the range. Just fun of a petrol with the a variety of factors, the showed the Skyactiv X 7.5L/100km in our week in the other aspects of the be sure to drive other frugality of a diesel. Skyactiv X has spark plugs drove without spark plug the car. Mazda3 range. Mazda3 variants. In fact, thanks to Mazda’s like a normal petrol engine assistance far more often Our fuel use was higher Mazda’s vehicles have unique new Skyactiv X to help ignite the fuel as than expected. due to the other side of the been pitched upmarket for engine, the X20 Astina not needed. But while it’s the most X20 Astina equation — that some time and in Astina MAZDA3 only sits figuratively There are other frugal variant available in fun, perky petrol driving grade, the Mazda3 is about between petrol and diesel complexities at play — a the Mazda3 range, it’s only experience — but this also as well fitted out as a small Variant X20 Astina but uses tech taken from supercharger, different by 0.6-1.0L/100km raises questions about the car gets at any price. Price $41,590 both. zones in combustion compared to the other X20 Astina’s value An engine such as this Engine 2.0-litre Unfortunately, to actually chambers, a 24-volt mild engines. proposition: it offers 7kW only enhances its premium four-cylinder petrol explain how it does this to hybrid system — but we As Mazda has fallen into and 28Nm less than the G25 credentials, however we’re Outputs 132kW/224Nm the average Joe may be a were keen to see what the same trap as other car Astina’s 2.5-litre petrol not sure it’s worth paying Transmission Six-speed harder sell. difference it actually makes makers in making its most engine. $3000 for. automatic To sum it up succinctly, on the road. frugal powetrian only Where the X20 Astina VERDICT: The Mazda3 Fuel Economy the engine uses To be honest... we didn’t available in top spec, it may be worth it — and X20 Astina isn’t quite the 5.5L/100km compression and heat to notice much to separate it means the $3000 premium maybe why Mazda only magical combination of Diesel opts for famous name

Olga de Moeller back to 1886 when engineer Park and Southpoint Star in Karl Benz invented the Mandurah. ST James dealership Diesel world’s first car. It also included Motors has changed its The Diesel Motors panelbeating workshop name to Mercedes-Benz showroom was built in the Western Pacific Autobody Perth as it marks its 80th early 1950s at 1087 Albany in Bassendean, which has anniversary this year. Highway, St James, where been renamed J.J. O’Neil and his seven light and commercial Mercedes-Benz Perth sons founded Diesel Motor vehicles are still Autobody. Company in 1940, making it accommodated today. Automotive Holdings one of WA’s oldest A new passenger car Group (now Eagers dealerships. showroom was added in Automotive) bought the Before becoming Diesel 2005, which saw the group for $58 million in Motors, it was originally complex extend across 2015. the agency for British-built Walpole Street to 1101 Mercedes-Benz Perth said Folden trucks and Gardner Albany Highway, where it the decision to change the diesel engines. In 1953 it remains today. name had not been taken secured the agency in WA Late WA businessman lightly; but it is understood for Rolls-Royce and Bentley and car yard veteran Ian to be two years in the passenger vehicles, Goldie joined Diesel Motors making and rejected followed by Renault in 1954. as general manager in 1981. several times before being Four years later it By 1998 it had become a approved. became the official big part of Mr Goldie’s But as the first and distributor of Western Pacific Automotive original distributor of Mercedes-Benz, an auto group, which took in Mercedes-Benz in WA, it maker with a history dating Mercedes-Benz dealerships was deemed worthy of the Westpoint Star in Osborne new moniker. CAN 24 • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

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