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PRESSURE is mounting faced heavy criticism THE on opponents of a pro- from some Nedlands posed Swanbourne facili- councillors over the lack November ty for terminally ill of consultation and the WAY children and their fam- location, but Mr McGo- edition of ilies. wan maintained the coas- Premier Mark McGo- tal spot was the best. wan is calling on detrac- Cottesloe MLA David Luxury Dogs to run free on tors of WA’s first Honey has also weighed children’s hospice, in, joining the chorus of Lifestyle planned for Allen Park, to supporters for the much- Claremont Oval “work together” to get it needed facility. built. magazine STORY PAGE 3 The project has again FULL STORY INSIDE

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FROCK TIGERS V DOGS: HOUNDS WIN ROUND ONE STARS Claremont Oval to be trialled as off-lead park Page 10-11

Premier puts his foot down over hospice hold up JUST GET IT DONE

Victoria Rifici together to ensure the facil- “I’d urge opponents of these families who are sad- an incredibly difficult make way for the hospice. ity is realised. the project to work together ly going through a situation time.” During a heated discus- PREMIER Mark McGowan “I won’t let the work of to help West Australian many of us can’t even imag- Mr McGowan’s com- sion at Thursday’s council has thrown down the gaun- the Perth Children’s Hospi- kids with a terminal ill- ine,” he said. ments come after Nedlands meeting, Cr Ben Hodsdon tlet to those who oppose a tal Foundation and the ness.” “This is about WA fam- councillors last week voted claimed there was much as proposed hospice for termi- efforts of (chairman) Ian He said the former bowl- ilies and their children with to seek to acquire a piece of thought given to the loca- nally ill children at Swan- Campbell and his team and ing club site at Allen Park a life-limiting diagnosis Shenton Park bushland to tion of the hospice as what bourne’s Allen Park, all their advocacy go to was the “best location”. and provides much-needed compensate for the loss of urging them to work waste,” he said. “It will be perfect for support to families during the Swanbourne site to CONTINUED PAGE 3

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WSW November 5, 2020 NEWS 3 ‘More thought’ in microwave dinner FROM PAGE 1 Cr Andrew Mangano sionals who put in “hun- swap proposal. py 0.5ha of 30ha of recre- went into his “microwave argued the land swap would dreds of hours of work” in “The idea that any coun- ational space at Allen Park. dinner”. give the State the “go finding an appropriate site. cil would reject that loca- “I understand that some “We’ve been inflicted on ahead” despite the hospice “Any person who has got tion is I think sickens most residents and users of Allen (under) the pretense that location not yet being no political conflict in this people, so they are being Park are concerned about it’s a motherhood type approved. actually regards this as the unreasonable,” she said. the potential impact of thing…we’re all in favour of “We’re basically passive- most magnificent site, “It’s Crown land so it is in the facility on the having a hospice but for the ly approving this project to including the palliative care a sense land owned by the community wrong reasons,” he said. happen when a lot of people specialists; the actual peo- State and by all Western and the park, “We’ve had a lot of criti- in this room don’t agree ple who care for dying chil- Australians.” but I believe cism of this council for just with this project – and I’m dren believe we have got the Cottesloe MLA David that the Ian questioning the process ra- one of them,” he said. best site,” he said. Honey has also weighed in, impacts will Campbell. ther than the fact there is a Mr Campbell said Cr Planning Minister Rita saying he believed the hos- be relatively hospice going somewhere Hodsdon’s words insulted Saffioti last week slammed pice was “desperately minor,” he in Nedlands.” all volunteers and profes- the council over the land required” and would occu- said. Dogs unleashed on Tiger town

Jon Bassett

A STINK has been settled over whether dogs can run free on Claremont Tigers Football Club’s oval — at least for now — with council- lors voting for a 12-month trial. The brouhaha over dog poo began after 90 residents in new apartments around the oval asked the Town of Claremont in July to scrap a decree that dogs using the oval be kept on a lead. A second petition asking Dogs are allowed on Claremont Oval for a 12-month trial. for dogs to be banned from the hallowed turf was signed areas, like the Associates assured a big dog was not by 214 people in October. Rugby at Swanbourne’s going to run up to them, The footy club was against Allen Park,” she said. jump on them or worse,” Cr letting dogs off leads, fear- Cr Jill Goetze contested a Peter Edwards said. Meg Llanwarne with Darren and Connor at the Shenton Park Cat Haven ahead of Wet ing for health and safety if staff report that said dogs However, after rejecting Nose Day. Picture: Andrew Ritchie there was more poo left on could have worms in their their staff’s recommenda- the council-operated oval. excrement, saying her vet’s tion to keep dogs on leads on However, at a meeting this advice was the pests were the Tiger’s oval, all but Cr week councillor Paul Kelly usually only found only in Edwards agreed to the year- Charity feline the love backed dog owners, saying dogs under three months old long trial. times had changed. and their prevalence was They allocated $15,000 for CAT Haven’s biggest “Many of our major Chief executive Roz “The Claremont Football low because of high levels of signs at the oval. annual fundraiser is set to fundraising events for 2020 Robinson said 10 years ago Club perhaps hasn’t realised pet care in the western sub- Tigers chief executive be a purr-fect day. have been cancelled due to it was a high kill shelter there has been a seismic urbs. Darcy Coffey could not be The Shenton Park COVID-19 so we are hoping with an euthanasia rate of shift in the area and the oval A staff report said the contacted before deadline. charity is holding Wet this event will help to raise nearly 75 per cent. is no longer for their exclu- 10,000-resident Town al- Across Perth’s seven other Nose Day on November 8 lots of funds for the shelter, “Through the hard work sive use,” he said. ready had 15 parks for dogs WAFL-linked ovals, East from 10am to 3pm to raise especially as we are and determination of staff Councillor Kate Main to run freely or to be walked Fremantle permits dogs to much-needed funds for the coming into our busiest and volunteers, this has argued that other grounds on leads, including the be without leads on its shelter. time of year: kitten been completely turned were also used as off-lead ar- 42,000sqm Lake Claremont perimeter and Mandurah is Visitors can meet cats season,” spokeswoman around,” she said. “This eas. Park about 300m from the reviewing allowing the pets available for adoption, Lauren Nesbitt said. award is the pinnacle for “I don’t think top football- oval. at Rushton Park. browse stalls selling It comes as Cat Haven those years of driving ers are so special that they “To have an off-lead area Dogs are banned at Perth, second-hand clothing, toys was named most change and never losing need to have their own dog shuts off the oval to many in Fremantle and Leederville and books, bid in the silent outstanding animal sight of what we are all on-lead area, unlike every the community who fear ovals, and Lathlain Park, auction, and enjoy a shelter at the national here for.” other football, rugby and dogs, their boisterous beha- and must be on a lead at Bas- sausage sizzle and Companion Animal Entry to the day is by a soccer player in the western viour, and more people sendean Oval when being homemade cakes for sale. Rescue Awards last month. gold coin donation. suburbs who play on off-lead would use it if they were walked through.

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WSW November 5, 2020 NEWS 5 Terrifying Stunner for a ordeal cause A RENOWNED Perth jewell- Laura Pond she struggled to breathe. er has donated a stunning “He told her the only way pink diamond pendant A DOUBLEVIEW man is in she would be leaving was in a worth $15,000 to support custody after allegedly body bag if she left him,” Sgt youth mental health. strangling and punching his Wanstall said. Rohan Jewellers’ Rohan partner, and threatening to He said the man also and Toni Milne created the kill her and their puppy if threatened to kill their 18ct white and rose gold pen- she left him. eight-week-old puppy. dant featuring a 12mm Aus- Senior Sergeant Craig According to Sgt Wanstall, tralian South Sea pearl and Wanstall said the 25-year-old the woman kicked free and 0.197 oval cut Argyle pink man started the sustained was able to run down the diamond with white dia- attack on his 30-year-old street, but the accused mond detail. partner after an argument grabbed her and carried her The stunning piece, which began over cooking, while at “like a baby” back to the is made more sought after their home on October 29 at house, where he bit her because the Argyle diamond 6pm. three times on her arm. mine will close this year, will He said the woman The victim again broke be auctioned at Saturday retreated upstairs to the free and ran to a nearby night’s Red Cape Ball to raise bedroom but the accused fol- business to call police. money for charity Zero2 lowed and punched her to The man will face court on Hero. Mr and Mrs Milne have the head, knocking her November 18 on two counts also donated a $5000 cham- unconscious, despite her of assault occasioning bod- pagne diamond pendant to begging him not to hurt her. ily harm and impeding a per- be raffled off on the night. When she regained con- son’s normal breathing. Ball tickets cost $250 from sciousness, the man was Domestic violence helpline: Pink Argyle diamonds from Rohan Jewellers. redcapeball.com.au. allegedly strangling her and 1800RESPECT

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WSW 6 NEWS November 5, 2020 Guest house Bulk to lift Floreat street shut down A MT Claremont couple are Victoria Rifici being forced to shut down their main source of income STATE planners have after complaints from neigh- approved a $2.85 million bours. apartment block in Floreat, David and Christine despite some fears the “dis- Joseph sought retrospective proportionally bulky and approval for their Strickland imposing” development Street holiday house after could bring parking prob- planning rules changed in lems along Kirwan Street. the City of Nedlands. The three-storey develop- In a written submission to ment at 39 Kirwan Street will last week’s council meeting, be home to apartments, with Mr Joseph said they had of- a commercial office on the fered short-term accommo- ground floor and parking at dation since April 2019 basement level. without complaint. Metro Inner North Joint He wrote the couple lived Development Assessment on-site, allowed a maximum Panel members, apart from of six guests and there was a Nedlands councillor Fergus minimum two-night stay. Bennett, supported appli- Mr Joseph stated they cant Xelemar’s plans on started the venture because Monday, with panel member his travel agency business John Syme claiming the de- was struggling, exacerbated velopment would upgrade by COVID-19. the “pretty scrappy” Floreat “We started taking in area. guests and have had a very But lawyer Glen McLeod, successful and event-free who represented 26 resi- year,” he wrote. dents surrounding the “We have lived in our future development, said home for 15 years and are locals were concerned the very keen on making sure size of the building was “out that our neighbours and we of scale” with the rest of the are not adversely affected in street. any way.” “(It’s) disproportionally But four neighbours bulky and imposing as far as An artist’s impression of 39 Kirwan Street. Picture: Temelcos Zambotti Architects Interior Designers objected because of con- its residential amenity is cerns including noise, traf- concerned,” he said. general appearance was not further reduce the size of the the ball rolling for future re- Grasby Street and complete fic, rubbish and that the “What we have here is an so bulky.” building. vitalisation of the centre,” revitalisation of the verge “constant turnover” of peo- inelegant, squat, bulky The applicant’s architect, “Although cliched, we he said. area, including the planting ple would make the street building… the height would Michael Temelcos, said the believe this proposal could “The community will ben- of seven mature trees, a new “uncomfortable and become less of an issue if the development applied “gen- act as a potential catalyst for efit from the sinking of the footpath, a bike rack and unsafe”. Councillors voted scale of the building and erous balcony depths” to adjoining properties and get overall power lines along three new public car bays.” 7-6 to refuse the application.

WSW November 5, 2020 NEWS 7 Weapons seized in sex raid POLICE 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- tween September and Octo- ber this year, the man used social media to speak to a person he believed was a 14- year-old girl. The life It is alleged the conversa- tions were of an explicit nature and resulted in imag- es of a sexual nature also being sent. On October 30, the man of Riley was arrested by detectives during an arranged meeting between himself and the “girl” at the Cottesloe train station. A search warrant was exe- cuted on the man’s home in Ben Riley says living in Mosman Park is attractive because of its proximity to the beach and river. The Town of Mosman Park wants to hear what other Ferndale and it is alleged residents want to see in the area. Picture: Andrew Ritchie detectives located drug par- aphernalia, throwing Laura Pond Mos Lane development on “You’ve got to be proactive and said he was attracted to He said the suburb’s suc- knives, a bowie knife,wea- Wellington Street had and look at the opportunity.” Mosman Park because of its cess stemmed from “a group pons, various mobile phones BEN Riley is not afraid of de- caused some tension in the Mr Riley is one of the proximity to the beach and of people who love where and electronic storage de- velopment in his beloved suburb because many peo- many voices the Town of river. He described it as a they live and are happy”. vices. Mosman Park. ple were “not receptive to de- Mosman Park is seeking to place where neighbours Consultation on the The 49-year-old man has The Mosman Park Junior velopment” but believed contribute to feedback on its were also friends. Town’s strategic community been charged with 13 offenc- Football Club coach has with better community 10-year vision for the area. “We’ve got these wonder- plan is via yoursay.mosman- es. lived in the suburban “melt- engagement, projects could He lives in the suburb with ful relationships,” he said. park.wa.gov.au until The man has been ing pot” for 20 years and has and should progress. his wife and three children, “It’s very much a com- November 9, with free feed- remanded in custody and is no plans to leave. “We need best use for the after previously having lived munity. Every day you’re back sessions on November next due to appear before Mr Riley said the proposed areas that we live,” he said. in Claremont and Cottesloe, talking to locals.” 6 and 7. court later this month.

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Rape Minister to rule on plans charges Jon Bassett A FORMER private STATE Planning Minister school teacher is facing Rita Saffioti will have the child rape charges. final say on whether devel- Scott Andrew Cox, 49, oper Adrian Fini can realise faced Perth Magist- his dream of building an $18 rate’s Court on Monday million development on a accused of raping a 5646sqm clifftop Claremont teenage girl nearly 20 site. years ago. Mr Fini wants to subdi- The Doubleview man vide and build seven homes is charged with three up to three storeys near a counts of raping the declared bushfire-risk plot then 15-year-old student on Bindaring Parade over- and one count of inde- looking Freshwater Bay. cently dealing with her To get over a planning while he was a teacher impasse, his representatives in the Mid-West Gas- have proposed weeding and coyne region. trimming trees on the cliff’s During the hearing, nearby unkempt reserve to the court heard the reduce the fire risk to the offences took place be- new and other properties. tween September and The WA Planning Com- October in 2001 in Ger- mission’s Statutory Plan- aldton. ning Committee recently He did not say any- agreed the proposal could be thing while in court too close to the bushfire except to confirm he prone area, which was estab- understood the charges lished to protect both homes against him and was and native vegetation from remanded on bail. flames on the cliffs. Mr Cox was formerly In August, Claremont Adrian Fini is seeking approval for a clifftop development in Claremont (inset). Main picture: Michael Wilson employed by the presti- Council said the proposal’s gious Perth College. In a 10m setback contravened updated map for the zone staffers Greg Comiskey and ducting that work, and a sentative, Element Plan- statement issued on State planning rules, before may not be complete until Suzanna Chan said the plans decision on his development ning’s Dan Lees, said Monday, the school said it sent it back to the WAPC, early 2022. did not conform with the should be held off until the DBCA’s own report said the charges did not which has been considering Before the committee met, State’s Planning for Bush- bushfire map was complete. there was a low bushfire risk relate to any of its past the proposal for over a year. Mr Fini’s representatives fire policy. She said a solution could that would lessen if the or present students. The site’s borders with the talked to the Department of Ms Chan said Mr Fini be part of the cliff reserve weeds and invasive trees Mr Cox is expected to bushfire area are under Fire and Emergency Servic- needed approval for the pro- neighbouring the site being were allowed to be removed. appear in court again in review by the Department of es and the WAPC about posal to control the fire risk ceded to the Crown and then A spokeswoman for Ms December. Biodiversity, Conservation revising the borders. on the cliff, the department leased back to Mr Fini. Saffioti said she had not yet and Attractions, and its But at the meeting, DBCA did not support him con- However, Mr Fini’s repre- received the application.

WSW November 5, 2020 NEWS 9 Rubbish valet at your service Victoria Rifici

HAVING rubbish piled up in front of verges for weeks will no longer be an issue for Cambridge residents. The Town of Cambridge last week launched its Verge Valet service, which will be trialed for 12 months, in which residents can book a direct bulk and green waste collection if and when they need it. Mayor Keri Shannon said the service would alleviate concerns with the tradition- al placing of waste on verges for weeks before a collection. “The Town was having issues with illegal dumping, the defacing of goods, people rummaging and unsettling items that can blow away and litter the streets or become potential projectiles Verge Valet is coming to Cambridge. in strong winds and just the general unsightliness of it Nedlands chief executive the Verge Valet service was all,” she said. Mark Goodlet said it was simple to use and cost-effec- Cambridge has followed in “bound by contract until tive. the footsteps of its neigh- 2022” for scheduled verge “Our experience with the bouring western suburbs collection but Subiaco towns of Mosman Park and councils, including Cottes- Mayor Penny Taylor said Cottesloe shows that the sys- loe and Mosman Park, which her City had plans to intro- tem delivers a better resi- introduced Verge Valet duce the service as part of its dent service with no option to residents earlier draft waste plan, which is increase in cost to councils,” this year. out for public consultation. he said. However, Subiaco, Western Metropolitan “It also helps councils to Nedlands and Claremont Regional Council chief exec- meet their waste avoidance are yet to follow suit. utive Stefan Frodsham said and recycling goals.”

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Jody Fewster and Lauren Rathbone and Eileen Bond Lesleigh Bower Rose Stackpole, Marguerite Olivier and Jane Fruzynski Charming charity lunch The annual Parkerville aiming to provide therapeut- charity lunch brought ic treatment for children and together almost 500 guests at young people who have expe- Crown Perth’s Grand Ball- rience trauma from abuse. room. The event, supported Spotted at the event were by Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Elizabeth Perron, Eileen Prospecting, sees funds Bond and Jody Fewster. raised for the charity’s latest Words: Krystal Sanders campaign Stand With Us, Pictures: John Koh

Kristy and Holly McSweeney Ruby Harris

Alishia Boelen Jodie Perram-Moir, Sarah Kostarelas, Elizabeth Perron and Holly Barratt and Felicity Bailey Joe and Rebecca McNamara Brianna Throssell

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Veronique & Tim Willing Phyllis & Vijay Narula Boobalicious bounces back

It was a night of glitter and gasps singer Veronique Willing had as Perth’s sexiest black-tie event guests mesmerised. Organisers made a stunning return. Crown including former Adult Shop boss Towers came alive as almost 800 Malcolm Day and Peta Evans, guests spilled into the foyer with a along with MC Kymba Cahill, dazzling parade of sequins and once again did not disappoint. The satin. A futuristic-themed produc- annual fundraiser for Breast Can- tion, featuring a lingerie parade cer Care WA raised a much-need- by Simone Perele, had guests on ed $210,000. Lara the edge of their seats with a few Words: Krystal Sanders Kovacevich slips and trips, while operatic Pictures: John Koh

Ramon Israel

Hannah Paul & Charmaine Sian Hill Natasha Albertini, Kaitlyn Gregory, Paris Livesey & Sandrine Captieux Campbell Blackburne

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WSW 14 NEWS November 5, 2020 Apple in Rhodes to their eyes THIEVES scaled balconies to get Apple computer gear Max Anderson-Loake. in Cottesloe. Picture: Nicholas Kieran Senior Constable Simon Smith Hill said a first floor balco- knowledge ny’s sliding door was forced open before two Apple com- CITY Beach maths student and recovery. puters were taken from a Max Anderson-Loake is “Predictive modelling was John Street home between WA’s newest Rhodes Schol- heavily used during the 2019 5pm on October 23 and ar. bushfire season to anticipate 10.15am on October 26. The 21-year-old UWA stu- the spread,” he said. “This A thief took an Apple dent will attend Oxford Uni- sort of research is incredibly power charger when a sec- versity in 2021 after winning relevant to all kinds of dis- ond storey balcony was the prestigious internation- asters including hurricanes entered at a Stirling High- al scholarship. and even pandemics. way apartment complex be- Mr Anderson-Loake has “As a society, we are faced tween 2pm on October 23 completed a Bachelor of Phi- with really complex issues, and 10am on October 26. losophy and will finish his such as climate change, and I It is not known if the thefts Honours in mathematics think people are recognising are linked. and statistics this year. the ability for data and sta- He plans to undertake a tistics to solve real world Doctor of Philosophy in problems.” modern statistics and statis- Former Rhodes Scholar- Scooter tical machine learning at the ship recipients from UWA UK university, examining include Bob Hawke and for- the importance of big data in mer WA premier Geoff Gal- targeted natural disaster response lop. POLICE arrested a teenager who was allegedly trying to steal a scooter in West Lee- derville using an angle grinder. Senior Sergeant Peter Gil- mour said three teens City floats water solution jumped a fence on Railway A FLOATING island is set co Common Lake, is made The island structure is Parade on October 24 and to improve water quality up of a base structure sup- UV resistant and expected attempted to steal a locked and provide a naturally porting native semi-aquatic to last for 10 years. scooter. protected habitat for local plants that will allow birds The City also installed Police saw the offenders fauna in a popular Subiaco to roost and nest safely and Australia’s first sea bin in a and gave chase but only park. improve water quality by lake at the same park last caught one. They charged a The island, which was filtering water through the year to collect litter and Medina boy, 13, with recently installed in Subia- roots of the plants. stop it entering the ocean. The floating island at Subiaco Common Lake. attempting to steal a motor vehicle and trespassing.

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WSW November 5, 2020 NEWS 17 Rove onto a shore bet

Kim Macdonald

Triple Gold Logie winner Rove McManus and his tal- ented actress wife Tasma Walton are set to spend more time in Perth after buying a five-bedroom beachside mansion. The WA-raised pair bought a house on Penryn Avenue in City Beach from Perth Glory owner Tony Bob Hawke College is up for a major construction award. Sage for $2 million and will take possession in January. It is understood a relative of Walton, who was raised College award win in Geraldton, had inspect- ed the property on the cou- ple’s behalf. builds on success The talented duo appear to be part of Perth’s recent Laura Pond ate the school campus over brain gain as scores of West 17 months. Australians seek to return THE builders of Bob Hawke “We were up against some to one of the safest places College have won a major tough competition in this on earth. The duo are reg- construction award. category, like Hammond ular visitors to Perth, PACT Construction took Park Secondary College and returning for the birth of out the best education build- the UWA Ezone Student their daughter Ruby, 6, as ing valued from $50 million Hub”, he said. well as every Christmas. to $100 million at this year’s The school was designed It is believed they will Master Builders 2020 Excel- by Bateman Architects and divide their time between The exterior of the City lence in Construction T&Z Architect and is split Perth and their Sydney Beach home. Awards. across five sectors of two- beachside home in Bronte. The company built the and three-level buildings. Mr Sage — who did not $55m Subiaco secondary PACT worked with Freman- realise who the buyer was school ahead of schedule tle artist Penelope Forlano until informed by The West Tasma Walton and Rove McManus. Picture: Mark Metcalfe last year, ready for its 2020 for installation of a public Australian — said the sale opening. artwork in the building was nearly derailed when expired in mid-January. was entitled to stay until But the new laws do not General manager Jason facade, which comprises 78 the tenant initially refused Mr Sage said the tenant March under the emergen- apply to rental properties Thomson said he was proud perforated metal fins to echo to move out when his lease had mistakenly claimed he cy COVID-19 measures. when they are sold. of his team, with more than the texture and peeling qual- 3000 workers helping to cre- ity of the paperbark tree.

WSW WITH TANYA MACNAUGHTON Affairs of the art

Juan Carlos Parting such Osma and Brooke Widdison- Jacobs. Picture: Andrew sweet sorrow Ritchie IT takes a rather excerpts and short She said although it “I spent quite a few extraordinary role to works that have been had been a difficult months doing my own lure a professional performed over the decision, the timing felt training at home — dancer out of past eight years right and the we’re lucky enough to retirement and return Scannella has been opportunity it gave her have a little studio at to the stage, given the leading WA Ballet. to spend more time the house with a barre dedication required to “I heard they were with her family was — and then started regain their doing Radio and Juliet key. using the physio and performance again and it was one of However, she has not fitness equipment once proficiency. the most favourite exactly been a stranger the company was WA Ballet artistic things I’ve danced in since then, working a allowed back into the director Aurelien my career,” part-time position in studios here. Scannella has shown Widdison-Jacobs, of WA Ballet’s Access and “Since July it’s been how it can be done, Bayswater, said. Outreach program that full steam ahead twice, with his Old “It felt like my work delivers educational returning to company Dracula and now in a way and was very programs across class and rehearsals. former principal close to my heart. I was metropolitan and “In some ways it dancer Brooke lucky enough to dance regional WA schools. feels like I’ve never Widdison-Jacobs is it in 2014 and 2016; 2014 The devotion she has left.” temporarily slipping before I had kids, 2016 shown to prepare for Other classical, back into her ballet after I’d had my first the 10-minute Radio neo-classical and shoes as Juliet for daughter and now I’m and Juliet excerpt, contemporary works Edward Clug’s Radio fortunate enough to danced to the music of on the diverse two-hour and Juliet in the have a third go at it in Radiohead, is program range from company’s GALA 2020 after two admirable. The Great Gatsby and show. children.” “Aurelien and I made Don Quixote to Takuto Presented as a dual Widdison-Jacobs the decision I would and Le Corsaire. season alongside the retired from the stage come back for it and GALA (November 19 company’s Christmas in May 2019 after a then COVID-19 hit so I to December 11) and tradition of The satisfying 18-year couldn’t get into the The Nutcracker Nutcracker, GALA is career, spending the studio, the gym or go (November 21 to set to enthral final eight years at her swimming,” December 13) is at His audiences with home State company. Widdison-Jacobs said. Majesty’s Theatre.

ROCK YOUR Parore (Ozzy Osbourne) SHAKE IT OFF ART FOR THE and Casey Donovan (Killer ASKING SOCKS OFF Queen) who broke free. Tell Mama it will be a As the only quarantined soulful evening under the The ordinary becomes There was less Halloween stars when 11-piece band trick and more treat at east coast performer, extraordinary in the latest Donovan gave props to Milford Street Shakers solo exhibition by artist Crown Theatre Perth on perform the music of Etta Saturday night as the Perth cast during the Judy Rogers. The curtain call and it was James at City Beach’s Hungarian-born artist and Platinum Entertainment Quarry Amphitheatre on opened Ben Elton’s difficult to tell who was curator has called Perth more pleased she was November 14. Lead singer home since 1995 and Queen-inspired jukebox Yara Neto and guest Mia musical We Will Rock You. there. This is the third gained attention for her time I’ve seen We Will Matthiessen will be disarming portraits and Set in a future where live centre stage for this rock music is no more, Rock You over the years depictions of overlooked and I’ve never enjoyed its tribute to the singing domestic subjects. Her this show was a fitting legend and audience choice by the Perth The stellar local talent the laughs as Buddy, but kind of magic more. exhibition For the Asking included Mix 94.5 co-host it was leads Holly Denton Showing until November members will have plenty at Tresillian Art Centre in production company to of space at the outdoor make its 2020 return. Matt Dyktynski bringing (Scaramouche), Paula 22. Nedlands is on until concert to dance. November 13.

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The owner’s affection for Japan provided plenty of inspiration for architect Simon Rodrigues’ design of this oceanside Cottesloe retreat PAGE 22

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IN THE MARKETPLACE Construction starts on Shenton Rental prices Park apartment development likely to lift

Kim Macdonald becoming more of a late-night parties that problem and he expected it disrupted the neighbours RENTS are likely to jump would get worse before the and had up to 10 people 20 per cent in March next end of March. sleeping on the veranda. year when the ban on rental “We are starting to see a “At this point, do increases ends. lot of tenants digging their landlords have as much The Real Estate Institute heels in, saying they have control as they would of WA said rents were nowhere to go,” he said. normally have over a fairly already increasing 10 to 20 valuable asset? No,” Mr per cent when new tenants Do Butler said. signed a lease. Under the emergency Under emergency landlords legislation, landlords can COVID-19 legislation, rents have as much only seek to terminate a cannot rise while an tenancy — through the An artist’s impression of Shenton Quarter. Inset: Lands Minister Ben Wyatt at the existing tenant is in the control as they courts — if they need to Shenton Quarter site with representatives from Development WA, Iris Residential, property, even at rent would normally return to the premises as BGC and Primewest. Picture: Joel Barbitta renewal time. their primary residence or Prices can only increase have? sell it. CONSTRUCTION has by a Coles supermarket. essentials, fresh produce after a tenant leaves and a Landlord Richard Butler Tenants can be evicted started on a $140 million The development forms and convenience meals. new one signs up to the for failing to pay rent or Shenton Park development part of the 15.8ha Montario Iris Residential manag- property. causing damage. comprising apartments Quarter on the site of the ing director Simon Trevi- REIWA president Damian While regular laws would A State Government and shops. former Shenton Park Re- san said the apartments Collins said the recent ensure tenants vacated at spokesman said the Builder BGC last week habilitation Hospital and is aimed to suit a variety of dramatic price hikes were the end of their lease — moratorium would not be broke ground on the nine- expected to open in buyers, from downsizers to driven partly by the chronic unless both parties wanted extended beyond March. storey Shenton Quarter mid-2022. young professionals and undersupply of rental to extend — the emergency “It is acknowledged that project at the corner of Sel- Residents at Shenton families. properties, which had led to legislation allows tenants to it has been a challenging by Street and Seymour Quarter will be connected “The link between luxu- a vacancy rate of less than 1 stay on after a lease expires time for landlords and Avenue. to Coles and accompany- ry apartment living and per cent for only the third until March 28. tenants,” he said. Iris Residential is build- ing shops such as cafes, a boutique food and retail is time in 40 years. Landlord Richard Butler “That’s why the ing 157 one, two and three- medical centre, bakery and well-established and suc- He said the trend was also said the tenants at his Government introduced bedroom apartments, wine store via a private lift. cessful, and we believe behind the increasing investment property had and extended the while Primewest is respon- The supermarket will be Shenton Quarter will set a number of renters who refused to leave, even emergency period. sible for 4500sqm of retail Coles’ first small format new standard in Perth,” he were refusing to leave when though their lease expired “The social and economic space that will be anchored store in WA, focusing on said. their lease expired. in September. impacts of the pandemic Mr Collins added it was He said they often held continue to be monitored.”

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A taste of Japan

the oceanfront aspect,” he place. prevailing winds and allows balcony, and a spiral louvre blades provides 3 2 1 said. “The ground floor is light from the morning sun staircase, desk, daybed and shading to the translucent 16 Marine Parade, Cottesloe “The aesthetic of the self-contained, having a to come in. bookcase were to be roof during the summer Offers by 5pm, November house references a certain secondary kitchen and The upstairs living area installed to complete the months. 20 Japanese sensibility living area adjacent to the is more grand, with a series design. In autumn and spring, Agency: Airey Real Estate through the use of main bedroom suite, so if of timber arches along one The home’s aesthetics low-angle sun in the Contact: David McKenzie materials, textures and mobility became an issue wall drawing the eye have been complemented by morning and afternoon on 0419 916 889 translucency. one could live comfortably towards the ocean outlook. practicality, with penetrates the louvres to “The large timber arch downstairs,” he said. It is open plan and has a sustainability a focus. allow solar gain heat at the WITH this two-storey portals, which form the “A pair of large sliding living zone with a fireplace, Mr Rodrigues said the beginning and end of the home’s timber arches main structure of the panels allows the main dining area and kitchen house was designed to be day.” reminiscent of a ship’s hull, house, recall timber suite to be opened up to the with dark cabinetry and comfortable without undue The home is on a 394sqm you might assume the pavilions, the split face living areas, and a series of island bench. reliance on airconditioning block and Mr Rodrigues beachfront location was concrete bricks are a secondary bedrooms with a The room opens to a for heating and cooling. said the design optimised behind architect Simon version of natural stone shared bathroom at the balcony that the owner’s “All rooms enjoy the available area of the Rodrigues’ design, but his walls and the translucent front of the house provides family said had cross-ventilation to take relatively small lot while inspiration came from a wall is a subtle reference to the option for the breathtaking views of the advantage of the cooling minimising unusable completely different and shoji screens, all of which accommodation of a live-in beach, ocean, Rottnest effects of the sea breeze,” external areas. more nostalgic are emblematic of the carer. Island and Fremantle he said. Other features include direction. Japanese sensibility.” “The design of the stair Harbour. “Plus, the full extent of polished concrete and “The owner has spent a Living areas on both to the upper floor permits Mr Rodrigues said as part the north wall over the two timber flooring, a large considerable part of his life floors suit people who like the inclusion of a chair lift of the planning process, the levels is clad in an ensuite with bath and working overseas, mainly to entertain, as well as should it be desired.” owner requested a insulating translucent shower, downstairs powder in Japan, and had returned family living with formal Sliding doors connect the mezzanine study at the west cladding which provides room, ceiling fans, for a period of a decade or and casual zones, but Mr ground-floor living area to a end of the living area to soft light to the living and airconditioning and a so, living nearby on Marine Rodrigues said the owner private and secluded take advantage of the circulation areas of the double garage with internal Parade, and wanted to had also given northeast-facing courtyard panoramic ocean views. house. entry and access from a continue his enjoyment of consideration to ageing in that is protected from the It opens to a small “A series of aluminium rear right-of-way.

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WSW 26 RESIDENTIAL November 5, 2020 In the heart of the city

1 1 4/838 Hay Street, Perth $299,000 Agency: Growth Realty Contact: Ashby Farrell on 0405 972 813

IMAGINE living in the heart of the city, with a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and entertainment options on your doorstep. Pop out to the ballet or a show at His Majesty’s Theatre, enjoy tapas with friends at Heno & Rey, check out whiskey bar Varnish on King or walk over to Northbridge and explore the options there. All this can be yours as the owner of this apartment in Durham House, a heritage-listed building that was converted to residences in 1999. The home has its own entrance off Munster Lane with a 4sqm terrace opening to a living/ dining/kitchen area. The kitchen has underbench and overhead storage, a fridge recess and tiled splashback. Sliding doors reveal the bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Selling agent Ashby Farrell said the apartment’s location made it easy to lease year round.

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WSW November 5, 2020 FILM 31 Much-needed education

Lucy Rutherford Set to FEMINISM in some ways has almost become mainstream, yet is was not be a so long ago that the rights we take for granted now were an impossible dream for Australian women. bestseller Documentary Brazen Hussies chronicles the Australian women’s Fabrice Luchini as Jean-Michel Rouche in The Mystery of Henry Pick. liberation movement Documentary Brazen Hussies chronicles the Australian through the 1960s and ’70s, women’s liberation movement through the 1960s and Lucy Rutherford such a novel. featuring interviews with 1970s. Picture: Anne Roberts THE He makes it his mission the women involved PUBLISHER Daphne (Alice to find out the truth, with alongside newly uncovered groups. Someone who was Isaaz) and her novelist MYSTERY OF the reluctant help of Pick’s archival footage. BRAZEN able to enact significant boyfriend Fred (Bastien HENRI PICK daughter Josephine The women talk of this changes was Elizabeth Reid, Bouillon) are staying with (Camille Cottin), the real wave of feminism as an HUSSIES (M) the world’s first women’s her father in a small coastal (M) bookworm of the family. awakening, with the DIRECTOR: Catherine advisor to a prime minister, town in Brittany. DIRECTOR: Remi While French film The assumption they were Dwyer hired by Gough Whitlam in Lamenting the poor state Bezancon Translators released in predestined to be ᗂᗂᗂᗂ 1973. of the manuscripts she has STARRING: Fabrice Australia earlier this year housewives and mothers NOW SHOWING Yet the fact she is not a been sent, Daphne’s Luchini, Camille Cottin, combined the whodunit being challenged for the household name shows how curiosity is piqued when Alice Isaaz thriller with the world of first time. necessary documentaries her father mentions that ᗂᗂᗂᗂ literature, The Mystery of The first protests were also question the very such as this one are to the local library houses a NOW SHOWING Henri Pick falls more into about overturning the meaning of femininity preserve a history that can room of unpublished books. the cosy mystery category men-only rule in bars and itself, factions formed be so easily forgotten. The next day she visits with beautiful French equal pay for equal work, between those who wanted Brazen Hussies the library and is drawn, as Pick is the local pizza chef scenery to boot. but these simple requests to change the system and remembers and honours if by fate, to a bright red who died two years ago only The film plays with sparked a revolution that those who wanted to the women who have fought folder containing The Last adds to the literary tropes of the mystery genre grew so big it permanently destroy it. hard to allow us to have Hours of a Love Affair by intrigue. and the book world, and for changed society’s views of The documentary also come so far. Yet with many Henri Pick, a story inspired However, famous book lovers of both this is a lot of the gender roles that had touches on, if fairly briefly, of the issues that were by the life of Russian writer critic Jean-Michel Rouche fun to watch. been considered the norm the discrimination groups fought for 50 years ago still Pushkin. For Daphne it is (Fabrice Luchini) is not Stylish, entertaining and for centuries. such as lesbians and in contention, it is also a an incredible novel and she convinced the local chef very French, The Mystery As feminists began to not Indigenous Australians reminder of how far we publishes it to great who was never seen even of Henri Pick is set to be a only demand equality but experienced within feminist have to go. acclaim, and the fact Henri reading a book could write bestseller.

Lucy Rutherford With barely any dialogue, NEVER every emotion is conveyed WHEN 17-year-old Autumn through the girls’ eyes and (Sidney Flanigan) finds out RARELY expressions, tightly framed she is pregnant, there is no SOMETIMES by the handheld camera. Never doubt in her mind what she There is a mundaneness wants is an abortion. ALWAYS (M) to the way they traipse However, in the State of DIRECTOR: Eliza Hittman through the cold New York Pennsylvania where she STARRING: Sidney streets, a resignation that it lives, guardian permission Flanigan, Talia Ryder, is something they must really is needed for under 18s and endure because they have Theodore Pellerin at her local clinic, pro-life ᗂᗂᗂᗂ no other option. nurses offer no support. NOW SHOWING At every turn, they come Her cousin Skylar (Talia up against men forcing leaves Ryder) is the only person themselves into their space, she can tell and the two support for the right to an whether it is the man with make the decision to pool abortion. his hand down his pants on their money and travel to Her inability to access the subway or hipster youth New York where Autumn is abortion in her own State Jasper (Theodore Pellerin) you able to have the procedure. does not lead her, as the ignoring their obvious The film shows in nurses think it will, to disinterest. intimate detail how each decide to keep the child or Never Rarely Sometimes decision Autumn makes, send it out for adoption. Always may seem a quiet which puts them in harm’s Instead it leads her to and understated movie, but way, is a consequence of the googling harmful home it will stay with you long Sidney Flanigan as Autumn in Never Rarely Sometimes Always. Picture: Focus Features lack of education and abortion ‘techniques’. after you leave the cinema.

WSW 32 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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WSW 34 FASHION November 5, 2020 Strapping good looks

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WSW 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 engaged in their learning, while the collective strength of community has seen parents, school staff and students supporting one another through the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has of truth,” Dr Sayce said. regardless of whether this created. “In Catholic schools, it was at home or in the “In reflecting on the has meant that one in five classroom and the pivotal role of Catholic school students in WA has opportunities to keep education in society, 2020 had the certainty that they growing through has perhaps been a moment can continue to learn co-curricular activities.” DNA KINGSTON TRAINING

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WSW ZEST FOR LIFE 55+ LIFESTYLE Opportunity to come together

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

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WSW 44 TELEVISION November 5, 2020 Unlikely cricket tragic US filmmaker wasn’t the most obvious choice for Walkabout Wickets, a tribute to the 1868 Indigenous cricket tour of England.

Simon Collins Walkabout Wickets, a Cricket Australia-backed HOW did American- documentary following the Nigerian filmmaker Ben men’s and women’s Carpenter-Nwanyanwu Indigenous teams’ tour of wind up singing Australian England to mark the 150th cricket’s victory song anniversary of that Under the Southern Cross I trailblazing visit. Stand with the national side Walkabout Wickets joins at sporting mecca Lord’s? docos on sporting legends For the answer, you need Steve Waugh, Peter Brock to travel all the way back to and Wayne Gardner airing 1868, when 13 Indigenous on the ABC this month. cricketers became our first “It’s wild and it’s sporting team to tour unbelievable,” the overseas. 29-year-old says of the 1868 Ten years before the birth tour. The globetrotting of Test cricket, the filmmaker was born in the Australian Aboriginal US, raised in Guyana, and cricket team endured the has lived in South Africa three-month journey by and South-East Asia. boat to England before He came to Australia in embarking on a gruelling 2016 to play with the 47-match tour — winning Montrose Football Club in 14, drawing 19 and losing 14. Victoria, where he met The “exotic” players Walkabout Wickets provoked mixed reactions co-writer and producer Joel from the English, ranging Buncle. from racist outrage through The West Indies to curiosity and genuine supporter, who admits to amazement at their skills having a soft spot for and culture. former South African Ben Carpenter Nwanyanwu in the UK filming the Australian Indigenous cricket team’s tour in 2018. Picture: Cricket Australia. Sadly Bripumyarramin, players Jonty Rhodes and also known as King Cole, Herschelle Gibbs, now lives hasn’t been told,” he said. cricket fields. and going ‘Mate, we’ve short-form batsman D’Arcy contracted tuberculosis and in Austin, Texas. Thus the 150th Notably Patterson, who made it, this is a Short. pneumonia, and died in Despite his peripatetic anniversary tour offered has struggled with anger documentary — that was a Many cricket tragics hospital during the tour. life, Carpenter-Nwanyanwu the perfect vehicle to not and abandonment issues, screamer and we caught would not be aware that all A century and a half after is still surprised he only only share this incredible says he’d likely be in prison it’.” The 2018 tour also those big names are his death, Australian found out about this slice of history but also if it wasn’t for sport. featured national or First Indigenous Australians due Indigenous cricketers movie-worthy ripping yarn explore Indigenous identity “Cricket is just a vehicle... Class players, including to the fact they are all unveiled a plaque at Meath when Cricket Australia by honing in on players there was a much wider men’s captain Dan light-skinned. Gardens, near where discussed making the doco. Tyran Liddiard, Hannah story that needs to be told,” Christian and star “I was the darkest Bripumyarramin was He’s even more shocked Darlington, Ben Patterson Carpenter- Nwanyanwu all-rounder Ashleigh (skinned) person on the buried, telling his story as that the Indigenous tour and Sally Moylan. said, before admitting that Gardner plus fast bowlers tour,” Carpenter- well as that of his isn’t common knowledge All are leaders in their capturing wicketkeeper Scott Boland and Brendan Nwanyanwu said. “That remarkable teammates. among sports-mad Aussies. communities, albeit with Liddiard’s spectacular Doggett. Walkabout was such a shock to us, but Carpenter-Nwanyanwu “We needed to find a way personal struggles deftly one-handed catch was one Wickets also features Test that was something we was there in 2018 to film the to retrace those steps and weaved in among the of his “greatest moments”. cricket great Jason wanted to explore and poignant tribute as part of understand why this story footage of verdant English “I remember jumping up Gillespie and rising WA unpack.... we learnt that was a superficial construct.” The affable filmmaker says that he stood out as an American but surprised many with his love and knowledge of the great game. “Nobody expects to hear my accent in a cricket setting,” he laughed. Nor do they expect to see someone like him in the change rooms at Lord’s with national coach Justin Langer and a few dozen boisterous cricketers singing “Australia, you f...ing beauty”. Carpenter-Nwanyanwu says that moment was a real privilege: “I found myself brought to tears.”

Walkabout Wickets airs Tuesday, November 10, at The Australian Aboriginal cricket team from 1868. 8.30pm on the ABC.

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Ben Horne VICTORIA’S ONGOING BORDER ISSUES THREATEN TO DERAIL INDIAN TEST CIRCUS during the winter. However, the big CRICKET faces a logistic Cricket Australia hope they will be in a strict bio- who is behind the camera, In the event exemptions unknown is Queensland. nightmare to pull off the borders into Victoria will security bubble, but the but cricket’s Decision to cross borders were need- Premier Annastacia Boxing Day Test if the bor- open up before Christmas, massive travelling broad- Review System relies on ex- ed, CA would work with Palaszczuk’s recent deci- ders to Victoria are not with NSW Premier Gladys cast teams at Channel 7 and pert operators. broadcasters in lobbying sion to keep the borders opened. Berejiklian suggesting the Fox Sports won’t be in a CA has contingencies to governments and wouldn’t closed to Sydney, coupled Staging the Test at the gates may be thrown open bubble. play the Boxing Day Test in leave it to networks to sort with her government’s MCG is no longer an issue to Melbourne in a fortnight. Cricket needs a special- Adelaide should border out themselves. reluctance to commit to now that Melbourne has Even if a hot spot broke ised crew because captur- hopping out of Victoria not The positive and logical CA’s quarantine request for come out the other side of out and the borders remain ing a 150km/h delivery be possible. The prospect of attitude to COVID-19 dis- the Indian team casts doubt its COVID hell, but cricket’s shut, CA remains confident which might then be cutting out Brisbane alto- played by the NSW Govern- on how she might act. travelling circus must then of receiving government smacked in any direction is gether by playing the third ment throughout the The WA Government will be able to secure safe pas- exemptions to cross bor- a lot more difficult than and fourth Tests in Sydney pandemic suggests it’s like- open passages to Queen- sage north into NSW and ders. shooting NRL or AFL. could also be a considera- ly they would be generous sland, SA and Tasmania on Queensland for the rest of There is little doubt the Not only is the quality of tion in an emergency if in granting exemptions to November 14 meaning CA the Indian series to be com- Australian and Indian the multi-million dollar Queensland decided to play broadcast crews as they did can schedule plenty of pleted as scheduled. teams will get access given broadcast hugely reliant on hardball at the last minute. for the two football codes matches in Perth. Now Watson quits T20 SHANE Watson has retired Watson played almost 750 from T20 cricket after his lat- matches at all levels, leaving Slipper est stint in the Indian Pre- the game with 59 Tests, 190 mier League came to an end. ODIs and 58 T20s for his The 39-year-old former country. Australia vice-captain The all-rounder is a two- announced his playing days time Allan Border Medallist, slides to have come to an end. a dual IPL MVP and former “This closing chapter is Australia captain in all for- going to be so hard to top, but mats. I am going to try,“ Watson Having pulled the pin on posted on Twitter, with a his international career in 100 link to a video in which he 2016, Watson continued to detailed his decision. pile on the runs Twenty20 “I truly am forever grate- cricket in the Big Bash ful to have lived this amazing League and in the IPL. His dream.” announcement comes after “Now onto the next excit- his Chennai Super Kings ing one...” missed out on the IPL finals. Sail away at Claremont YC

LEARN how to haul ropes nity to go for a sail and have a and rig sails at the Discover look around your local sail- Sailing Day at Claremont ing club,” Mr Papaluca said. Yacht Club on Freshwater All the boats and safety Bay next Sunday. equipment will be provided, James Slipper Rear Commodore dinghy but budding sailors need to Dominic Papaluca said the wear shoes that do not leave 10am to 4pm event on marks, wear clothes that WALLABIES milestone man ord-breaking 43-5 loss to the “There’s no such thing as our best games when it’s November 14 aimed to get could get wet and have sun James Slipper has shot All Blacks. a dead rubber in Test-match needed.” more adults sailing but chil- screen and a hat. down suggestions Saturday The Tri Nations trophy rugby. Win or loss, it’s Racking up 100 Tests will dren could participate. Email reception@clare- night’s Test with the All also remains up for grabs for always on the record books complete one of rugby’s “You will gain an opportu- montyachtclub.org.au. Blacks is a dead rubber now the Wallabies — not to men- and we’ll be going out there great redemption stories for that the Bledisloe Cup has tion pride. to win this weekend.” Slipper. been lost for another year. “It’s not a dead rubber,” Slipper maintains Ren- The 31-year-old was frozen Gardening tennis talent Trailing 2-0 in the four- Slipper said. nie’s faith in youth is the way out by Queensland Reds match series heading into “We obviously respect the to go for the Wallabies, de- coach Brad Thorn in 2018 COMMITTED volunteer after arriving in WA. the final trans-Tasman jersey we play in. We’re play- spite Australia suffering its after twice testing positive to fundraisers Women in Ten- WIT currently supports 14 showdown of the year, the ing for our country. heaviest defeat to New Zea- cocaine and then being nis will support WA’s aspir- junior female tennis players Wallabies remain desperate “It doesn’t matter who land in 117 years in Sydney. banned for two months. ing female junior tennis in WA, including Alfred to pull off a face-saving vic- you’re playing, you’ve got to “We let ourselves down on But he has turned his players with a garden tea Cove’s Talia Gibson, Hock- tory at Suncorp Stadium. prepare like it’s your last the weekend and it feels like career around after catching party in Floreat on Tuesday. ing’s Taylah Preston and Assuming he’s named in Test and this week is no dif- we’ve undone a lot of good a lifeline from the Brumbies. Author, Kimberly Dia- Jessie Culley from Cottesloe. Dave Rennie’s team, Slipper ferent. work, which hurts,” the vet- “I wasn’t thinking about monds founder and special Tickets to the 2pm to 5pm will be playing his 100th Test “We’re really hungry, eran prop said. reaching a hundred caps. guest Frauke Bolten-Bosh- event in the garden of WIT in front of family and friends we’ve been training hard “But direction-wise, we’re That couldn’t have been any ammer will speak about cre- treasurer Kerry Edwards in Brisbane and he for one and we’ve just got to go out definitely in the right direc- further away from the ating her Kununurra-based are $30 and available from can’t bear the thought of a and play a game that we’ve tion. We’ve just got to be clin- thought process at the time,” precious stone empire after bobbieedwards@bigpond. repeat of last Saturday’s rec- been training to do. ical and make sure we play Slipper said. being widowed three years com. Morton prize fillies land Queen quinella

Jay Rooney lies’ race with two quality Morton joined his father “She (Snickerdoodledan- three-year-olds. Len on the Burgess Queen dy) is well above average. TRAINER Dan Morton Snickerdoodledandy ($5) honour roll and his two fil- “She was off the bridle landed a quinella in the overcame a slow start to lies will give him a strong there quite a few times in Listed Burgess Queen launch a powerful run from hand in the Group 3 WA running and I thought she Stakes (1400m) when Snick- ninth on the turn, over- Champion Fillies Stakes might be in a bit of trouble, erdoodledandy nailed Kis- hauling Kissonallfor- (1600m) on Saturday week. but she obviously got the sonallforcheeks late to win cheeks ($10) in the final “I was really happy with job done.” Tuesday’s feature at Ascot. stages to score by a long them all going in and I fig- A $280,000 yearling buy, In front of a bumper neck. ured it would come down to Snitzel filly Snickerdoodle- crowd of 15,000 — the big- Magical Dream, the $3.80 a little bit of luck in run- dandy capped a big day for gest Melbourne Cup day favourite, ran on strongly ning,” Morton said. owners Alan and Sue Olive, 2020 crowd in Australia — from near last to finish “Both of these are really who also won with Acro- Morton dominated the fil- third. nice fillies. mantula. Dan Morton and Chris Parnham. Picture: Simon Merritt

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Ben Smith streamed and include highlight packages on BASKETBALL WA has social media, with the announced a revamp of its championship-winning most prominent men’s NBL1 West men’s and and women’s competition women’s teams playing to bring it line with other off in a National Cham- State competitions. pionship following the The National Basketball conclusion of the season League has reached a in September. landmark agreement NBL chief operating off- with Basketball WA and icer Andy Crook said it Women will find the fun of surfing at the second season of #BeyondWaves. Picture: Surfing WA/Salt Diaries its 14 teams to rebrand the was an exciting days for men’s and women’s State basketball in the state and Basketball League to opportunities were plenti- NBL1 West. ful. Ripple effect from wave classes The NBL1 West will join “NBL1 will open up NBL1 South (Victoria and stronger pathways for WA A SECOND season of a start times on offer from down participation bar- “Having experienced Tasmania), NBL1 North players to progress to the women-only Surfing WA November to March. riers,” he said. many mental health issues (Queensland) and NBL1 NBL, WNBL, US college program launched at Trigg Surfing WA Surf School Professional surf growing up, it became very Central (South Australia) and overseas leagues,” he Beach this week. operations manager Matt instructors will introduce clear that enjoyment was a in an expanded confe- said. The #BeyondWaves pro- Wilson said providing an participants to surfing key value to maintain, rence-based competition “It will bring bigger gram aims to increase opportunity for more skills including breathing, reaping all the benefits of in 2021. audiences to basketball in female participation in women to be involved in stretching and balance fresh air, saltwater, as well The league will function WA and take NBL1 to a surfing with its four-week surfing had always been a exercises. as space to practice yoga,” as a national second-tier new level.” course. challenge. Former participant Fio- she said. competition, operating The league will also After a successful first “Clearly there’s a na Williams said she The program runs on below the NBL, and will move from a 20-week to 18- season, Surfing WA has demand for programs like still surfed with the group Mondays in November and feature all current 14 SBL week season, with the expanded the program this and we’re thrilled to be she met through the pro- on Tuesdays and Wednes- teams. 2021 season tipping off on with multiple days and doing our bit to help break gram. days in December. All games will be live- April 16.

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Smooth operator Dom Tripolone absorbers, the E 63 S’s Mercedes-AMG learnt, was happy to be hurled through so-called ‘Panamericana’ 3.0-litre six under the technology can deliver for the E 63 to be better at bends at almost sports car grille, which first appeared bonnet. This muscular and WHILE the growling engine sporty, comfy or anything blocking the bumps when speeds. Its nine-speed in 2016 on AMG’s two-seat musical engine gives the of the updated Mercedes- in between. the driver presses the transmission does a great GT-R super sports coupe. four-seat soft-top strong AMG E 63 S still belts out Taking advantage of the comfort button. job of picking the right gear Inside, the updated enough performance to hard rock, the super- system, the company’s So the suspension was in the go-fast modes, while models have the new AMG impress, while its chassis sedan’s chassis now has suspension engineers left softened substantially for the all-wheel drive system Performance steering wheel delivers a nicely judged some of the subtle the stiff end of the this driving mode. aids insanely swift and the E 63 S now features blend of ride comfort and smoothness of a nightclub spectrum unchanged but The E63 S is better for the acceleration out of slow a touchpad menu interface handling prowess. crooner. greatly expanded the changes. It’s a more serene corners. on its centre console. The updated E 53 As before, the AMG-made comfort zone. machine in situations So the technical changes There is also a new cabriolet, coupe and sedan, twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 Mercedes-AMG E-Class where sporty handling isn’t are a success, but AMG-specific colour on as well as the E 63 S sedan, beneath the bonnet is the models product manager needed, such as urban Mercedes-AMG has done offer. are due to arrive here car’s headline act: its Philipp Uttikal said the driving or on motorways. more than just improve the According to Uttikal, through late October and massive punch, delivered changes were made for a On unrestricted stretches unseen parts of the E63 S. customers were telling early November. with a spine-tingling reason after some serious of German autobahn, the E It has also altered the way Mercedes-AMG they’d like bellow, makes it undisputed research since the launch of 63 S feels right at home. the entire line-up looks. to be able to make their MERCEDES- star of the show. the E 63 back in 2017. That mighty engine can This applies to the cars stand out from the But the Mercedes-AMG They interviewed people deliver serious shove above six-cylinder E 53 models, as ordinary E-Class crowd. AMG E 63 S audience apparently likes a who bought the car, as well 150km/h, a speed at which well as the E63 S. Brilliant Blue, as it’s called, Price $250,000 (est) bit of variety when it comes as potential customers who the Mercedes-AMG feels The change is not has a matt finish. Engine 4.0-litre V8 twin to support acts. test-drove the E 63 and totally unstressed. something anyone will fail It suits the E 53 Cabriolet, turbo petrol This is why the one of the picked something else. But its natural home is to notice. which was also at the Outputs 450kW/850Nm big changes in this mid-life They also looked at the fast lane, at 200km/h All models have a new international launch of the Transmission update of the E 63 S is a reviews and comparisons and more. nose with a reshaped and Mercedes-AMG E-Class Nine-speed auto, AWD revised suspension set-up. by specialist media and The E63 S has lost none of restyled grille. range in Germany recently. Fuel Economy With adjustable listened to the opinions of its agility with the update. Its toothy array of As with the E 63, there 9.3L/100km multi-chamber air springs their own test drivers. In Sport or Sport+ modes, vertical bars is both a little are no big changes to the 0-100km/h 3.4 secs and adaptive shock What many wanted, this hefty big sedan is retro and a lot like the electric-boosted turbo

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