Thursday,Western June 18, 2020 COMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU SUBURBS WEEKLY

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SURFERS READY FOR THE NEXT WAVE Page 3 Boat Ospreys on a wing and a prayer Jon Bassett Western Suburbs Weekly’s pad made of sticks at the sunk in award-winning top of a beachside Norfolk THE return of Cottesloe’s photographer Andrew Island pine. elusive ospreys has Ritchie captured pictures of The pair may be from a Swan reignited hopes of their first the 1.7m wingspan raptors breeding tree that fell down chicks at the only Perth bringing back seaweed to in riverside Peppermint breeding site being spruced line the inside of their POLICE are investigat- CONTINUED PAGE 7 ing how a boat worth for the 2020 Perth season. four-year-old sky-high love hundreds of thousands of dollars ended up under water in the Swan River. The large grey vessel was moored at a Nedlands jetty await- Victoria Rifici & Tuesday was D-Day for grounds it is being denied ing repairs when it was Peter de Kruijff the Town, which had 21 procedural fairness and found submerged. days to respond to the no- natural justice by the Min- Police said the boat’s THE Town of Cambridge tice around issues includ- ister,” she said. bilge pump coupling has taken Local Govern- ing creating an unsafe “We are seeking the COUNT ment Minister David Tem- workplace culture. release of the inquiry was disengaged be- tween May 6 and 8, pleman to the Supreme Mayor Keri Shannon report.” causing the vessel to Court in a last-minute said the Town had sought Mr Templeman’s lawyer begin taking on water. attempt to delay a potential an extension of time and a Alan Sefton told the The boat sunk and a six-month suspension. request of particulars Supreme Court the Minis- significant amount of The Town was slapped from the Minister, which ter would not make an diesel fuel leaked in the with a show cause notice had been refused. order against the Town “on river. Damages to the DOWN three weeks ago over con- “The Town is seeking an or before Friday“ this week boat and business are cerns about good gover- interim injunction in the as a result of the injunc- in excess of $350,000. nance. Supreme Court on the tion application.

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NEWS ...... P1-11 ARTS ...... P12 Better late than never for Cottesloe skate park HOME ...... P14 LETTER letter to the Town of Cottes- was no land available. It is to My two sons are now 50 REAL ESTATE ...... P15-26 I WAS amused when I read loe with a request that a be hoped that councillor and 51 years old respectively, ENTERTAINMENT ...... P27 about a request from a dele- BMX bicycle track be built Melissa Harkins’ warning arthritis has set in and a gation of teens for a skate for the local children. that the facility was not like- skate park would no longer INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ...... P28-29 park in Cottesloe (June 11). The request was rejected ly to be built soon does not be beneficial to them. ZEST FOR LIFE ...... P30-32 Forty years ago I wrote a on the grounds that there mean a 40-year wait. Sue Locke, Mandurah OPEN FOR BUSINESS...... P33 Apology to Mrs their considerable needs. lege and WAFC. munity require to assist TRADES DIRECTORY ...... P34-36 She is advocating for the “BHC’s considerable with addressing the severe Sharon Williams EMPLOYMENT/CLASSIFIEDS ...... P37 replacement 1.73ha of active needs will only grow as they shortage in active green OUR page 1 story ‘Fun Po- green playing fields in addi- reach their maximum playing fields and to ensure SPORT ...... P38 lice’ (Western Suburbs Week- tion to Subiaco Oval to meet capacity. children do not continue MOTORING ...... P39 INSIDE ly 11/6) wrongly reported all stakeholders’ needs. “Having been part of the being turned away from that Sharon Williams was “The general community CRG workshops, which their chosen sport. upset that Bob Hawke Col- will have very limited day included a modelling ses- “All stakeholders’ needs lege students had priority light hours access during sion, it is clear the Minister’s can be met and we hope the access to Subiaco Oval and school term due to the col- 2000 dwellings targets can be State Government’s master Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan that the needs of the WA lege WAFC’s considerable achieved without further plan will balance and Editor: Laura Pond Football Commission would needs,” she said. compromising the replace- accommodate those needs to Design: Carly Pilton likely be put before those of “The State Government ment 1.73ha of active green ensure a positive outcome Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings the community. agreement with WAFC sets playing fields, which was for all.” Digital Editor: Alison Middleton In fact, Mrs Williams says out the hierarchy of users taken up by BHC. We apologise to Mrs Wil- General inquiries: 9237 1000 she supports the school, its and the general community “The replacement 1.73ha liams for any misunder- Email: [email protected] students and the WAFC hav- ranks behind the two dom- in addition to Subiaco Oval standing or distress that our Reporters: ing priority access to meet inant users, that is the col- is what council and the com- report caused her. Jon Bassett 9237 1504 (Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Claremont, Peppermint Grove) Victoria Rifici 9237 1486 (Subiaco, Nedlands, Cambridge) Nadia Budihardjo 9237 1564 (Stirling) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie communitynews.com.au Group Sales Director: Maddie Gray 0419 954 571 Business Development Manager: communitynews.com.au/subscribe Doreen Wray 0413 444 057 Contact Centre/Trades: Jan Han 9237 1470 /WSWeekly Distribution: 08 9237 1630 Published by: Community Newspaper Group /WS_Weekly 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. CONTACT US CONTACT Printed by Colourpress Visit: www.communitynews.com.au/win 54 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017.

WSW June 18, 2020 NEWS 3 Bloody Young surfers happy mess leads to arrest POLICE pounced when a man came to their station for a bail check, arresting him to be all at sea again for the theft of $16,000 worth of cosmetics. Jon Bassett spectators was a risk, before because we haven’t been tised, and hand cleaner and • Longboard and Logger Ti- It will be alleged the man’s the state’s surfing body re- able to go down south or up COVID-19 prevention infor- tles, Mandurah - August 1 blood matches that left on GROMMETS are gunning versed its decision with a north,” City Beach 13-year- mation provided at each and 2; glass when a thief smashed for competition now the revised schedule of rounds old Jesse Siedmiogrodzki event. The dates of the res- • WA School Surfing Titles - into the Charisma Skin Stu- State Titles are set to restart last week said. tarted rounds depend on August 10-28; dio on Cedric Street, Stir- at Mindarie’s Clayton’s During the shutdown, the Surfing WA’s COVID-19 council permits, but cur- • Australian Boardriders ling, and stole the cache of break on July 4. youngsters were left fighting action plan will allow the ti- rently comprise: Battle, Trigg, September cosmetics about 5pm on May “We’ll now surf harder for waves with the scores of tle’s revised competition • WA Bodyboard Titles, 19; 31. because there is something recreational surfers thrown schedule for the rest of 2020 Claytons, July 4 and 5; • WA Junior Surf Titles Senior Sergeant Craig to compete for,” Sorrento 15- out of work or school crowd- to crown State champions. • WA Junior Surf Titles round 3, Perth - September Wanstall said a brick or year Skyla Totthill said. ing metropolitan breaks. Surfing WA’s Justin round 2, Geraldton, July 18 26-27; piece of concrete was used to The titles stopped when “With restrictions gone, Majeks said to prevent any and 19; • Surfer Groms Competi- smash the glass front door of the COVID-19 shutdown what we’re looking forward spread of viruses, all compe- • WA SUP Surfing State Ti- tion, Trigg - November 6 the studio and another $5000 meant even having beach to is surfing good waves tition rashies will be sani- tle, Geraldton, July 24-26; and 7. of damage was caused to the studio’s glass shelves. “A forensic hit from the burglary was later connect- ed with a suspect,” Sergeant Wanstall said. A 38-year-old Stirling man was arrested when he reported at the station on June 9 and will appear at Perth Magistrates Court on June 24. A shot at gardening digs up gun

Skyla Totthill, Luka Moore, Jesse Siedmiogrodzki and Indi Siedmiogrodzki at City Beach. Picture: Andrew Ritchie The corroded pistol.

A GARDENER dug up some deadly produce when he Bid for Sculpture to stay in Cottesloe uncovered a gun in his back yard in Scarborough. Peter de Kruijff the first time in its 16-year “We’re very much hope- ture was lucky in that at the end of every show. Senior Sergeant Craig history, to make donations ful, like everyone, that the freight was its biggest issue Town of Cottesloe staff Wanstall said the male resi- NEGOTIATIONS are to fund the cash-strapped world will largely return to in putting on a show as say $70,000 in its draft 2020- dent reported finding the under way to keep Sculp- beach exhibition but foun- normal, we’re working opposed to other arts festiv- 21 budget for art acquisi- automatic pistol while using ture by the Sea in Cottesloe der David Handley said it with our partners in that als, which flew in interna- tion could instead go a rake in the garden of his for the next decade, with or- was working towards a direction. tional artists. towards sponsorship. Westview Street home about ganisers confident of show next year. “We’re also lucky in that As part of Sculpture’s bid Mr Handley said he was 9am last Sunday. bringing back the event, “What gives us some the Bondi show is sched- to stay in Cottesloe, it is keen to see the event stay in “He just said it was buried which had to finish early hope and confidence for the uled for late October; if asking the host local Cottesloe. Organisers have in the soil,” Sergeant Wan- this year because of the future is the extraordinary we’ve got to put any special government to provide been fervently against stall said. COVID-19 crisis. response from the public requirements in place, cash as part of a licensing moving the event despite The corroded 9mm-cali- The future of the event for a donation when they we’ll have tested that with agreement instead of a his- overtures from the City of bre Beretta pistol is now was looking murky after visited the exhibition,” he Bondi first.” toric provision where an Stirling, City of Fremantle being forensically examined the public was called on, for said. Mr Handley said Sculp- exhibit would be purchased and City of Cockburn. for any potential links to crime.

WSW 4 NEWS June 18, 2020 “He was coming back for her”

Tim Clarke killing. “He came back and picked “So was he just a rapist, or her up and put her in a bush was he a rapist and a mur- before walking away. Once derer?” again he came back, picked That was the question left her up, carried her to a larg- hanging in the air at WA’s er set of bushes and put her Supreme Court this week as in that. the prosecutors trying to “If he was simply a rapist solve the Claremont serial ... then he would do (the killings got several steps assault) at that location, get closer to the end of their col- back in his vehicle and drive ossal case. off. What would he care (to That rapist, of course, is conceal her)? He was coming Bradley Robert Edwards — a back for her.” Sarah Spiers horrific crime which he has The disturbing theory was already admitted. But for the one of several Ms Barbagal- first time, prosecutor Car- lo asked Justice Hall to con- mel Barbagallo urged Jus- sider when deciding tice Stephen Hall to find that whether Mr Edwards did 1995 crime could have been graduate from rape to mur- even worse. der by slaying Sarah Spiers, Ms Barbagallo said when Jane Rimmer and Ciara looked at more closely, it was Glennon in the space of 14 possible to conclude Mr months in 1996 and 1997. Edwards intended to murder She said his attacks on an- the teenager he grabbed, other young girl in her own gagged and attacked at Kar- bed in 1988, a lone woman at Ciara Glennon rakatta cemetery — and was Hollywood hospital in 1990 Illustration: Don Lindsay only foiled because the and the 1995 rape were all young women escaped sexually motivated — to the tiny fibre strands Series vehicle, spoke to a dis- view while transporting her before he could return to fin- fuelled by a fetish. And they found on Ms Rimmer, Ms turbing scenario. from one location to an- ish what he had started. were part of his evolution as Glennon and the rape victim “This evidence suggests other.” “While it might be sug- an offender. — which she said was more she came into direct contact And she also revealed one gested (by the defence) that “Whilst his MO was simi- compelling proof of Mr with the carpet in cabin area of the key hair samples col- he is just a rapist, there is lar, there was a clear pro- Edwards’ guilt. of that vehicle,” Ms Barba- lected from Ms Glennon’s nothing in his conduct that gression in the way he She also said they helped gallo said. body, labelled RH17, was not says he was not prepared to committed the offences ... he paint a grim picture of the “While we do not say pre- cut by an investigator, it had murder,” Mr Barbagallo became more efficient and final hours of Ms Rimmer cisely how, it is reasonable to already been cut when they said. more ruthless,” Ms Barba- and Ms Glennon. assume the accused ... sub- got there — presumably in “From the point the gallo said. A grey fibre in Ms Glen- dued her in some way and the frenzy of the attack accused removed the hood, In bringing together the non’s hair, found to corre- this resulted in her being which left her with multiple, Your Honour can conclude varied strands of the Clare- spond to the cabin carpet of a placed in the footwell of the deep knife wounds. he had every intention of mont case, she also returned Holden Commodore VS car in order to keep her from The case continues. Jane Rimmer. June 18, 2020 NEWS 5 McManus Racing down the aisle wins role Victoria Rifici NEDLANDS councillor Leo McManus has been named COUPLES are rushing to say the City’s new Deputy ‘I do’ after a spike in “quick” Mayor. post-lockdown weddings, Cr McManus, who has sat according to Mosman Park at the council table for nine wedding planner Nina years, was elected 7-5 at a Ma’Belle Wiener. special council meeting on The owner of Nina Tuesday night. Ma’Belle Weddings said she The announcement comes would usually help couples after the resignation of for- plan their wedding over 12 mer Deputy Mayor Bill Has- months. sell last week. However, as COVID-19 re- The extraordinary local strictions slowly ease, Mrs government election to fill Wiener said she had noticed the Dalkeith ward vacancy a rush of engaged couples following Mr Hassell’s resig- “not wanting to risk any- nation will be held on thing” in stopping them August 28. from tying the knot. “I usually have the engaged couple meet me at the year mark, but I have two Drugs and new couples with a seven or eight month turnaround; that is very quick for me,” cash find she said. A KINGSLEY man allegedly “They’re both full wed- driving without a licence is dings, both in the South- suspected of possessing West, both with a decent- cocaine when $3000 cash was sized guest list and it’s full found in his 4WD on Stirling steam ahead ... they’re want- Nina Ma'Belle Weddings owner Nina Ma'Belle Wiener at Highway, Cottesloe about ing to get there before any- Cottesloe Civic Centre. Picture: Andrew Ritchie 9.15pm on June 11. thing else happens.” Senior Constable Mark She said while three of her Chandelabra owner Kerri ding in advance for March Matthews said police saw clients had postponed their Sharp said she “luckily” 2021. the man in a Toyota Land weddings during the corona- wasn’t so much affected by “In a way it gave me a great Cruiser leave the carpark of virus crisis, none cancelled the pandemic as none of her boost of confidence right the Albion Hotel. their big day. couples cancelled or post- from the beginning, it was The 43-year-old Kingsley “Three doesn’t sound like poned their weddings. just like this little drop of man will be summonsed to a lot but it is a lot for a sole The Subiaco-based wed- shining light when you least face a charge of unauthor- business owner and for ding stylist and floral expect it, even though it ised driving at court at a these couples, it’s a big designer even had a Kalgoor- went quieter for the weeks later date. He may face fur- shift,” she said. lie couple book their wed- after that to follow,” she said. Kerri Sharp. Picture: Chandelabra ther charges.

WSW 6 NEWS June 18, 2020 Getting to the root of pine deaths

Jon Bassett al causes may lay under- ground. A TREE disease detective He said Neofusicoccum says councils need to look may be a secondary infec- underground to find the root tion “which is just finishing cause of the death of Norfolk off the job in the pines”. Island pines if the stately gi- His solution would ants are to be saved. require felling about two Norfolks were planted Norfolks among about five along Australian and New in various states of health Zealand coasts in the 19th set to be examined to find the century for use as sailing causes of the deaths. ships’ masts and spars, but He said the opportunistic they have been mysteriously fungus was “everywhere” dying in both countries over and the initial causes of Cot- the past 10 years. tesloe’s and City Beach’s Last month, Cottesloe problems could be salty Council felled two pines sus- ground water, a soil-borne pected to have been killed by root pathogen such as Phy- the fungus Neofusicoccum tophthora multivora linked parvum after they died from to the deaths of other trees their tops, and is treating species in Australia and others with an experimental New Zealand, excess fertilis- Murdoch University professor of forest pathology Giles Hardy examines the Norfolk Pines in Cottesloe. biostimulant. ers, or a combination of any Picture: Andrew Ritchie There is also a node of of those. dead Norfolks on West Coast To find what was occur- cause and treatment is some pines to look at root “expensive” because each Cambridge Council did Highway, near the Floreat ring, roots, soil, trunks, found. diseases, look at loss of bene- tree being used would cost not respond to repeated Beach kiosk, and at City branches and the exchange He said the attacks on the ficial fungi, doing some ba- several thousand dollars to requests about what it was Beach in the Town of Cam- of nutrients between the soil pines could be a complex set sic physiology work around fell or examine. doing about its Norfolks. bridge. and pines all had to be exa- of circumstances and not drought, salinity, heat, A Cottesloe Council spo- However, on social media Murdoch University pro- mined in a study that could like “simple” killers such as nutrients on the trees to keswoman said it could not last month it said it was fessor of forest pathology also discover which pines Dutch elm disease or die- start to tease out the cause or yet comment on Prof Har- aware of six pines “under Giles Hardy said the fungus were tolerant to the attacks. back, and the healthy Nor- causes, and look in the dy’s theory because it was stress” from lack of rain and pinpointed in Cottesloe may Prof Hardy said many folks sacrificed were needed trunk,” he said. investigating the pines’ increased salt, and all were only be an opportunistic more Norfolks could die in to set the study benchmark. The cost of a two- to three- deaths, and how it was going now being watered more and killer of the pines and the re- the two suburbs before a “I would be digging up month study would be respond. treated with a fungicide.

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FROM PAGE 1 Grove several years ago. Birdlife WA osprey Hard borders remain observer Marcus Singor said they were first spotted flying with their collected weed on May 22, but it was not known what had brought the but ospreys free to fly pair back so early. Mr Singor said their renovations were the only current activity at about 10 osprey nests around the Swan River and along the Perth coast. Last spring, the Cottesloe pair became a local attraction that thrilled the public and birdwatchers when they hunted fish along nearby beach reefs and tended the nest in the pines. Concerns about the future of their Norfolk Island pines heightened when an adjacent resident suggested they could be felled to protect her property. A preservation campaign run by this newspaper put both pines on the Heritage Council of WA’s register of significant trees last year. However, the pines’ height prevented Mr Singor confirming the ospreys had laid their first clutch of eggs, Cottesloe’s ospreys before high winds from are back after a an October storm dashed storm thrashed their the birds’ chance of an sky-scraping home Picture: Andrew Ritchie inaugural brood.

WSW 8 NEWS June 18, 2020 Cop off the beat Jon Bassett

THERE have been plenty of hard day’s nights for retir- ing Senior Constable Mark Matthews, who will take with him fond memories when he ends his 27 years with the force at Cottesloe police station this week. “Cottesloe is the kind of Jon Marginis with pre-primary students Albert Wang, Gus place where you still get the Meredith-Humphry and Chase Nerlich. occasional person coming in to hand in wallet they have found with the money still in it,” Sen. Const. Mat- Start early to reduce thews said. “They still retain a belief in policing and very much mental health stigma appreciate having local access to us at this station.” Laura Pond ed in the forum’s Men’s He is the longest-serving Health Awards. officer since the station A SWANBOURNE teacher is He said mental health sup- was reduced to a single off- part of a national online port needed to start as young icer several years ago. summit advocating for as possible in order to Sen. Const. Matthews’ Senior Constable Mark Matthews is retiring. Picture: Jon Bassett men’s health. reduce stigma. policing career began in Scotch College psycholo- “As a society we need to the Merseyside constabul- lice. ing on Liverpool’s dockside But there will be no grey gist Jon Marginis will fea- continue making male men- ary of his native Liverpool “I believe everyone and as an Ansett aircraft nomad-like retirement for ture alongside fellow men’s tal health a priority and pro- in the United Kingdom in should have some sort of loader — he had seen the Sen. Const. Matthews and health professionals on the vide boys and men with the the 1980s. life experience behind differences in policing in his wife. Blokes on the Coach pro- space and ability to share “I actually grew up living them before joining the po- the two nations. “I’m interested in dog gram on June 18 during their feelings when things in the same street as The lice, and by the time I’d got Sen. Const. Matthews training and if the Men’s Health Connected. are not going their way,” he Beatles’ Paul McCartney, through my 20s doing nurs- applied to join WA Police in COVID-19 rules relax The Australian Men’s said. Forthlin Road in Allerton, ing I’d already seen the best 1993 after migrating to enough I will be continuing Health Forum is running the “By encouraging boys to and remembered him and worst in people and Perth a few years earlier. my coaching of a ladies five-week summit over talk honestly, it enables around at the time,” he that helped me,” he said. He said his subsequent cricket team in Applecross Zoom to bring together lead- them to develop a healthy said. In addition to a range of work, including seven this summer,” he said. ing voices in men’s health. outlet for their thoughts and He had a 10-year career jobs and life experiences years in Major Crash inves- His replacement will be Mr Marginis, who is the emotions, and results in in registered nursing during his almost seven tigation, had taken him to Senior Constable Simon school’s in-house psycholo- them feeling empowered to before joining the UK po- decades — including work- all the corners of the state. Hill from Fremantle police. gist and works at a private reach out when they are practice, was also nominat- struggling.”

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WSW 10 OUT AND ABOUT June 18, 2020

Alison Martinovich Rosemary Hill and Tim & Veronique Willing and Giulia Palandri Byron Wright

Ali Bodycoat

IN A STATE The State Buildings threw an epic post-lockdown party this week. Hugs, kisses and handshakes were out of style as 200 invited guests rocked up for first event on the social scene since COVID-19 restrictions came into force in March.

Pictures: Shot by Jack Toni Milne Thom Tooley Julie Bishop and Karen Carey Eric Bambaci and Rob McClean

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WSW Kids take ancestors life challenge Weekly Page 27

Alexa Tuzil and Ludovico Di Ubaldo at CoVid Lab. Picture: Andrew Ritchie

Dancers do the twist

supported the company by at 10am to do a class close friends already different approach. has watched them all, so I funding at-home ballet together, then conditioning catching up outside the They will be presented as will match two barres for each dancer’s and yoga. studio. CoVid Lab, a series of nine choreographies I’ve seen online morning class and “But as an artist that is “I wanted them to start workshop-style that are to the same piece of tarkett pieces were not enough: we are made to being creative again so I performances with a twist, music. provided to female dancers communicate and share our gave them just a little bit in WA Ballet Centre’s “On the day they’ll to continue their pointe feelings and the emotion we more time in the studio and Studio One from June 17 to discover the choreography work. get when we listen to the each couple had the task to 27 to an audience of 48 and make it one together. “We kept the dancers on a music.” create choreography,” she people respecting physical It’s a new concept and not a TANYA MACNAUGHTON schedule because it was out Delasalle, of Woodvale, said. distancing. behind-the-scenes or a of the question for them to said she had the idea for “They had the choice of “We’ll have people normal performance, but THE challenge for dancers just go home and wait for workshop project CoVid four different pieces of coming into the WA Ballet rather like a taste of at WA Ballet during better days until we had the Lab once they were allowed music that I knew would be Centre for the first time creation in the moment.” COVID-19 distancing go ahead to start anything back into their Maylands able to be used afterwards.” again for a completely new WA Ballet will present restrictions was less about again,” principal ballet WA Ballet Centre in small Dancers working from project that isn’t just a the company’s rescheduled keeping physically fit and mistress and artistic numbers. home while not in Perth second Genesis or a Genesis season at WA Ballet more about losing artistic associate Sandy Delasalle Dancers were divided created a solo work, viewing,” she said. Centre from July 30 to connection. said. into duos, influenced by resulting in a total of 21 “21 choreographies would August 8 before planning When the time came to ”We gave them tasks and those who were couples in choreographies inspired by make the performance too for Dracula at His Majesty’s work from home, donors met online every morning real life, housemates or the pandemic, each taking a long. I’m the only one who Theatre in September.

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WSW 14 HOME June 18, 2020

Matthew Landers with Cymbidium Orchids, Irish Bells and Disbud Make yourself Chrysanthemum. Picture: Shot by Thom calm at home Sara Fitzpatrick LIGHTING arches and curved walls, Houzz Australia editor staircases and ceilings,” she WE’VE been in our homes a Vanessa Walker said. lot lately, for better or recommends incorporating worse. circadian lighting schemes PAINT And while we may not all into the home with the help For interior colour have the backyard of our of an expert. schemes, experts dreams with weeping “Lighting should recommend we look to willows or a serene optimise our circadian mother nature. all-white kitchen to rival rhythm — our internal Rachel Lacy of Taubmans the neighbour’s, it remains body clock that tells us Australia says verdant and our sanctuary. when to sleep and wake up botanical greens, oceanic Here are some ways to — and to do this, our and sky blues, and earthy bring a sense of calm to interior lighting should tones help ground us. your surroundings. imitate natural daylight,” “In study spaces and she said. “From warm bedrooms, try the blues and FLOWERS amber light at sunrise to greens of the Taubman’s Florist Matthew Landers cool bright light during the Breathe palette, while Royal suggests green flowers such day, and back to amber Hunter Green provides the as cymbidium orchids, Bells light at sunset, these perfect backdrop for a of Ireland and disbud lighting schedules help restful space,” she said. chrysanthemums for regulate sleeping patterns tranquility, with the colour and enhance wellbeing.” INDOOR PLANTS representing nature, health Caring for indoor plants and good luck. CURVES AND ARCHES reportedly lowers stress, When it comes to scent, Walker also suggests plus they act as air he recommends lavender. adding curves to the home purifiers — ideal additions “We have bunches of with research showing that to the home for serenity. dried French lavender at curves are less threatening Robert King of Bar the Claremont store and than straight edges. Botanik recommends the people are grabbing them “When renovating, there ZZ plant (zamioculus for the fragrance and are many ways architects zalmiofolia), which is easy dried/preserved trend at can tap into our affinity for to care for, tolerating Arches feature in this home home,” Landers said. rounded edges, including overwatering and low light. Royal Hunter Green in the bedroom design by Melissa Balzan Picture: Photographee.eu Picture: Hannah Caldwell

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Enjoy luxury features and sweeping views in this custom-built Cottesloe home. PAGE 17

WSW 16 RESIDENTIAL June 18, 2020 Claremont project awaiting go ahead

Natalie Hordov impact of the buildings on the streetscape. DEVELOPMENT approval Mr Blackburne said there is all that is standing in the was no public park in the way of Blackburne’s latest local area and new project in Claremont. amenities such as a cafe Its $300 million and gourmet delicatessen Claremont by Blackburne would also provide development will see the much-needed facilities for rundown Sundowner residents of the Hostel at the corner of development and local Airlie Street and Stirling residents. Highway demolished and If the project is approved replaced by five boutique next month, demolition of apartment buildings the old structures will start housing up to 245 immediately with residences, including construction expected to apartments and start next year. townhouses. Mr Blackburne said he While most of the could not imagine there dwellings will be below five would be any issues with storeys, the plans also approval. include a 16-storey and “The public comment 11-storey building. period just finished and Blackburne managing there was a record number director Paul Blackburne of submissions,” he said. said there were already “Eighty-four per cent almost 200 registrations to were strongly in favour and buy from local residents. the few that had concerns “We’ve designed this Clockwise from left: Artist’s impressions of Claremont by Blackburne, the future gourmet delicatessen in the have had those concerns project as a village of development, and Brighton Park. addressed. several smaller buildings, “It’s currently a derelict each with their own to baby-boomer ‘rightsizers’ double income, no kids. the more substantial per cent of the site will be eyesore damaging property architectural style,” he said that no longer need all the Claremont by Blackburne buildings located on the available for public use. values in the area and the “Within each building spare rooms after the kids has been designed by local northern-most part of the Central Brighton Park new residences will be there is a range of leave home and they want a architects MJA Studio, with site, away from existing will include a range of mostly purchased by residences from $20m right low-maintenance, more inspiration drawn from neighbours, with open opens spaces for use by the locals.” down to $450,000; this secure home with views.” local homes, the historic space along the majority of broader community, while Mr Blackburne said the means there is something Mr Blackburne expects Brighton Hotel that was on the boundary with existing Airlie and Stirling parks project would create 400 for everyone. the remaining buyer mix to the site up to the 1960s, and homes. will run along their jobs at a time when WA “Over half of the project be 20 per cent younger the natural undulation of Landscape architects respective street frontages, needed it most, as well as is very large three-bedroom professionals, 10 per cent the Swan River. Aspect Studios has providing private filling a much needed apartments of 200sq m families, 10 per cent About 60 per cent of the designed three separate entryways for residents, shortage of larger high-end which will be $1m to $2m. investors and 10 per cent 15,741sq m site will be parks, each with their own green space for neighbours apartments in the local “These will mostly appeal singles and couples with devoted to open space, with character, and almost 40 and softening the visual area. Prices steady as listings drop PERTH’S rental market continues to strengthen, with listings falling to the lowest levels since November 2013. Reiwa.com data showed leasing activity increased in May, up 27 per cent compared to April, while the number of homes available for rent dropped by 17 per cent to 4676. Normally this sort of activity would put upward pressure on prices, but the median rent remained unchanged at $350 per week and is unlikely to see much change this year due to held some positive news for median sale price under legislative restrictions. the sales market. Perth’s median of $475,000 “Legislation implemented While Perth recorded an and suggests people are in the Residential overall price decline, down taking advantage of Tenancies (COVID-19 0.6 per cent in May properties in Perth that are Response) Act 2020 means according to the latest priced at the lower end.” occupied rentals cannot CoreLogic’s Home Value The number of homes for have a rent increase until index, Mr Collins said sale decreased in May. October,” Reiwa president reiwa.com data showed 64 Only 11,299 properties Damian Collins said. per cent of suburbs saw were listed on reiwa.com by “Looking ahead, the either an improved or the end of the month, 3.3 median rent per week stabilised median house per cent lower than April should remain at least price. and 30 per cent lower than stable until the end of the Lower-priced suburbs led this time last year. year, with any increase in the way for price growth “With data showing sales rent only allowed on new and sales activity. activity improved by 43 per rental listings.” “The top 10 suburbs that cent in May following a Halls Head saw the saw the biggest increase to particularly weak April, it biggest spike in leasing median sale price were is clear that sales stock is activity in May with 33 Ellenbrook, Claremont, also being rapidly leases, followed by Butler, Yokine, Yanchep, absorbed,” Mr Collins said. Nollamara (20 leases), Gosnells, Kelmscott, Halls The suburbs that saw the Joondalup (18 leases), Como Head, Waikiki and biggest improvement in (18 leases) and Coolbellup Willetton,” Mr Collins said. activity included Halls (16 leases). “Interestingly, seven of Head, Ellenbrook, Reiwa’s May data also the 10 suburbs had a Rockingham and Byford. WSW June 18, 2020 COVER STORY 17 Resort living for all ages

5 4 3 16 Reginald Street, Cottesloe Mid-high $2 millions Agency: Acton Cottesloe Contact: Bev Heymans on 0419 099 243

AS you walk through this custom-built tri-level home, the gleaming marri flooring in the living areas and travertine tiling in the four bathrooms give a clear indication of the quality and luxury you will find throughout. There are plenty of wonderful and useful extras too, including a lift to take you from floor to floor, a wine cellar and a central covered courtyard that provides another lovely alfresco spaces overlooking place to sit outdoors. the pool. The indoors and At the front of the home, outdoors flow well and the layout includes a lounge entertaining is made even room, study and guest easier with a built-in bedroom with walk-in robe, barbecue kitchen. ensuite with bath and Upstairs, there is a living shower, and doors to a space at the front of the veranda. home, with two bedrooms A hallway leads past the — one with built-in robes, stairs, courtyard and one with walk-in robes — laundry, which also and a bathroom with bath includes a bathroom, to an and shower. open-plan At the other end of the living/dining/kitchen area. home is another bedroom The kitchen has granite with walk-in robe, and the benchtops, Miele spacious master with large appliances, a walk-in walk-in robe and spa pantry and curved bench ensuite and doors to a with breakfast bar. terrace with sweeping Doors open to two views over Cottesloe.

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WSW June 18, 2020 RESIDENTIAL 19 WA land market surging

Keren Bellos five WA communities had much as we loved the idea tripled in comparison to of building and designing WA land market activity last year, with extra sales our own home.” has skyrocketed “virtually staff on hand to help They will build a overnight”, with sales manage foot traffic and single-storey, four- doubling and buyer social distancing bedroom, two-bathroom inquiries soaring past boom requirements. house with Content Living levels on the back of “It seems that those after falling in love with the generous new home looking to buy had time to northern coastal suburb’s building grants. do some research on their lovely views as well as Satterley chief executive potential dream home being walking distance Nigel Satterley said during the quarantine from the ocean and The inquiries at its 18 WA period and began actively Beach House restaurant. communities gradually looking once restrictions The uplift in market picked up when COVID-19 lifted,” he said. activity and sentiment is restrictions started easing “Customer sentiment is quite the contrast to April, in early May, including the much more positive with HIA WA executive reopening of display following the government director Cath Hart pointing villages, but spiked after stimulus announcements to new ABS Housing the Federal Government’s and many are telling us the Finance Data that showed recent HomeBuilder extra help is enabling them lending for new homes in scheme announcement. to complete their purchase WA fell 17.1 per cent from They had climbed even ahead of their planned March. It also revealed further since the State schedule.” April saw the lowest Government’s launch of the Such buyers include Lucy number of loans issued to Building Bonus program as Stickler (23) and her first-home buyers in the buyers rushed to tap into a partner Jack Lockhart (24) state in nearly a decade. collective $45,000 of Lucy Stickler and her partner Jack Lockhart are all smiles after buying their first property who just snapped up their “Given loan applications assistance, causing staff to and qualifying for more than $69,000 of assistance. first property — a 375sq m are usually submitted 30-40 be “absolutely inundated”. block at Eden Beach Estate days before approval, these “There has been a Cedar Woods managing packages and the and online inquiry since in Jindalee — on the first figures represent just the dramatic increase virtually director Nathan Overwatch Townhomes at the announcement of the weekend of June, and start of the COVID-19 overnight,” Mr Satterley Blackburne said customer Bushmead estate, near government grants,” Mr qualify for a $69,440 benefit. shock,” she said. said. “We’ve had about 50-60 inquiries and net sales had Hazelmere, costing Blackburne said. “We’d been looking into “Without this much- groups through our offices doubled at the company’s 11 $380,000–$480,000, which are “Our Bushmead estate building for a couple of needed support (in the form and our sales WA projects, jumping 119 popular with first-time had 50 walk-ins on the months as we thought it of stimulus programs), the representatives are per cent and 133 per cent buyers also wanting to weekend of June 6 and 7. was the right time for us,” residential building sector receiving up to 100 calls a respectively in the week capitalise on the existing We haven’t seen this level of Ms Stickler said. was staring down the barrel day. following the HomeBuilder $10,000 First Home Owner walk-ins in the last few “When the grants got of collapse.” “This level exceeds the announcement compared to Grant and stamp-duty years.” announced, we were so The HomeBuilder and volume of walk-in and the previous week. concessions. Stockland WA residential excited as it will be a huge Building Bonus programs phone traffic seen in the He said interest was “We have seen a massive general manager Col bonus. We didn’t consider are available until the end 2012-15 housing boom.” highest for house-and-land increase in walk-in traffic Dutton said inquiries at its buying established too of the year.

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WSW 24 RESIDENTIAL June 18, 2020 A real cracker on Crocker

3 2 2 6C Crocker Way, Innaloo Offers by June 21 Agency: Edison McGrath Contact: Lisa Buckley on 0438 080 511

THIS well-presented townhouse in a group of three offers a quiet lifestyle close to a range of amenities. Two parks, the Innaloo Sportmen’s Club and an IGA are in walking distance, it is a short drive to the Innaloo shopping centre with Karrinyup shops just a little further away, and a range of beautiful beaches are in easy reach. Freeway and public transport access are also nearby. The home has plenty of space for family living, with A third living space is three living areas over the upstairs, along with the two floors. bedrooms. On the ground floor there It could be kids’ zone or is a lounge room at the parents’ retreat where you front of the home and an can watch a bit of TV before open-plan living/dining heading off to bed, or a area and good-sized kitchen home office. with modern appliances, a The bedrooms include a breakfast bar, fridge recess king-sized master with and underbench and walk-in robe and ensuite, overhead storage. and two queen-sized Sliding doors open to a bedrooms with mirrored paved, northwest-facing built-in robes. courtyard where you can The agent is seeking entertain or relax in the offers in the high sun. $500,000s. Glyding through life

4 2 2 starting the day with your including the newly appointments throughout. which features stone and rest in the upstairs 106 Glyde Street, Mosman favourite pick-me-up at a refurbished Mosman Park The front doors open to benchtops, a 900mm oven, bedrooms, including a large Park nearby cafe or a stroll to the Shopping Centre, schools, reveal a double-height six-burner gas cooktop, master bedroom plus From $1.95 million river through beautiful the train station and entry, flanked by lounge walk-in pantry, appliance walk-in robe and ensuite. Agency: Ray White parks and tree-lined streets. Camelot Outdoor Cinema. and dining areas that cupboard and breakfast bar. A security alarm, Cottesloe-Mosman Park The 668sq m property is It is also just a provide a formal setting. Natural light streams in split-system aircondition- Contact: Jody Fewster on in the heart of Mosman five-minute drive to the Travertine floors enhance via two sets of bi-fold doors ing, lock-up double carport, 0414 688 988 Park, within 750m of the beach and Cottesloe Village. the charm of the spaces and connecting to the poolside garden reticulation and Swan River’s edge, and has Inside, the two-storey flow past the study to a alfresco area. piping for the future AS this luxury home’s plenty of other attractions residence offers deluxe huge open-plan living, Relax or entertain family heating of the swimming owner, you will enjoy in walking distance, family living with superior meals and kitchen zone, and friends, then retreat pool are among features.

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WSW June 18, 2020 TV 27 History guide to inspire Tanya MacNaughton Gela’s latest new colonisation here,” Gela Are You Tougher Than experience is as the said. Your Ancestors? airs TORRES Strait Islander host/guide on ABC ME “It piques so many weekdays from June 15. Ghenoa Gela, aka G, calls children’s program Are You different types of interests herself a storyteller so as Tougher Than Your and I like that. not to hinder or limit Ancestors?. “Identity is a huge issue herself to any one Filmed in South for me as a blackfella in performance category. Australia, New South Wales this country. It has paid off as she and Victoria, the show puts “It was really nice to aspires to inspire, the skills of today’s kids to see these young people especially kids, by the test against the exploits connecting with providing her with a bio of children from Australia’s different identities, ranging from stand-up past. different histories comedy and hosting dance “I thought it would be and I really hope that series Move it Mob Style to such a cool experience to incites curiosity even Bell Shakespeare theatre see how young people beyond the show. production Julius Caesar, navigate and connect with “I was proud of all one-woman show My history,” Gela, who saw her of the kids giving it a Urrwai and as role as more like a big good crack. choreographer/dancer in sister, said. “They are all Mura Buai — Everyone. “It’s about the present talented and amazing “While growing up on connecting with the past in young human beings. Darumbal Country in a fun way. Let the textbooks I’m looking forward Rockhampton, my parents lie and let Google lie. to the future taught myself and my “Let’s get outside and with them brothers traditional Torres experience history hands in it.” Strait Islander dancing and on.” we travelled around Each episode revolves Queensland for Naidoc around a true historical Ray Ray and Jaikye, Week, sharing our culture, Australian story, drawing from episode eight, artefacts and storytelling,” from the country’s with Ghenoa Gela. Gela said. Indigenous and “I guess that was my first multicultural heritage to introduction to test contemporary kids performance, even though I with chores and challenges didn’t think it was from a bygone era. performing at the time. “What’s really good Then many years later a about the series is friend of mine got me to that it shows a audition for NAISDA Dance variety of history College and I got in. The within this place rest is history. and I hope it “I love new experiences triggers the true so just kept rolling on.” history of Spirit of the law Lucy Rutherford Elder Daisy Ward. wonderful to see a mutual Producer Taryne Laffar, respect.” A NEW documentary about who descends from the Laffar said working with WA’s first Indigenous-run Bardi and Jabbir Jabbir the Elders and the police station is shedding peoples of the Dampier community was an ongoing light on creating positive Peninsula, said the film was relationship. relations between police part of the First Voices “Even though it’s evident and Aboriginal initiative through that there are big issues communities. Screenwest and NITV. still at play, it shouldn’t be Our Law follows Noongar “What we’d discovered surprising that engaging man Senior Sergeant Revis through our research with people’s respect and Ryder and Noongar woman process was that this was language is appropriate,” Sergeant Wendy Kelly in about first voices, this was she said. “We want to reveal Warakurna, a community about language being a that it’s not as complicated more than 750km outside of conduit in the realm of as it might seem. Alice Springs. policing,” she said. Watch Our Law on NITV Their focus on engaging “From speaking to the on Karla Grant Presents on with the community local people, they were Monday, June 22, at 8.30pm includes learning the local profoundly supportive of or purchase tickets to the Ngaanyatjarra language Wendy and Revis’d work virtual screening at Sydney Senior Sergeant Revis Ryder, Elder Daisy Ward and Sergeant Wendy Kelly. from traditional owner and and approach; it was really Film Festivaluntil June 21.

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out into the real world, with students exploring the need to go beyond what is confined inside the classroom walls and, even more, they begin using the world to learn. Students feel engaged while achieving their goals and accomplish character development when exposed to learning outside the school borders. Bold Park believes in educating creative, entrepreneurial students and that environments should build on students’ strengths and give them a format where their talents BOLD Park Community collaboration, reflection, flourish and take shape. School is a progressive, creativity, imagination, From the classrooms to innovative school problem solving and the school’s Wildspaces as internationally regarded participation in the life of well as lake walks, the for its exceptional the community. students have freedom of child-centred philosophy The school’s educational movement and space to and pedagogical practices. philosophy seeks to explore, engage and Located on the shores of consider the whole child in interact with the world Galup, Lake Monger, in the context of a community round them. Wembley, Bold Park was of learners. There are two qualified the first school in WA to Children can commence educators in every take its inspiration from the their learning journey at classroom as well as a principles of Reggio Emilia Bold Park in the specialist team of educators more than 20 years ago. nature-based Wilderness that add to the exceptional The school holds at its Playgroup (18 months to quality of project-based core the right of the child to three years) and continues learning that operates daily participate in a learning to pre-kindergarten up to across the school. environment which Year 12. For more information, promotes mutual respect, Class learning tumbles visit www.boldpark.com.

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AT Scotch College, an education means far more than achieving good grades. Instead, the focus is on supporting students to become well-rounded individuals capable of embracing a rapidly changing world. The college’s Cognitive Curriculum produces students who are engaged, collaborative, creative, confident and resilient by nurturing five key skills: communication, self-management, research, thinking and social skills. These skills apply across everything Scotch College does to prepare boys for life. Paired with an impressive breadth of education — academics, outdoor education, music, performing arts, service and sport — students learn these valuable skills across each subject area. “Scotch College has Teaching and Learning indicates that as young recognised as one of the always been a school that “In sport, there is a focus students are able to director Cara Fugill said. people become more leading effects on student offers an immense number on collaboration, teamwork discover their passions and The Cognitive proficient in these five core achievement. of opportunities for young and resilience, while in build confidence in their Curriculum has already areas, they develop “These promising signs people to develop and our performing arts students ability to navigate a had an impact on learning strategies for independent indicate that the school is Cognitive Curriculum is are encouraged to express changing world.” and although it is intended learning, feel more in enhancing students’ ability designed to embed these themselves creatively, “Our teachers carefully to prepare students for control of their schoolwork to achieve their potential key skills in every aspect of enhance their design each lesson to foster their future, Scotch College and have higher levels of beyond what a regular the curriculum and communication skills and these skills and we’re has seen a remarkable motivation,” Mrs Fugill curriculum can do.” co-curricular program,” gain confidence. consistently monitoring effect on student said. For more information, headmaster Dr Alec “Through the breadth of students’ progress to achievement. “These factors contribute visit www.scotch.wa. O’Connell said. opportunities on offer, measure the impact,” “Our recent analysis to a student’s self-efficacy, edu.au.

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Back to Boans

Keren Bellos supported by Channel 7 — the three-hectare, four-level things at really crazy would impact the retail shipping department, followed by their first taste shop as soon as it opened at prices, like prams for $39.95 landscape. making up to three daily THERE were chaotic scenes of late-night trading. 7pm on November 16, only and men’s suits for $29. Under the motto “Boans trips to Fremantle wharf when more than 100,000 Held four days after City to be closed 20 minutes later “We also had bands on for service,” it sold with a driver to clear goods punters in party mode Arcade’s launch in front of due to safety concerns. each floor, all the staff were “everything you could from across the globe descended upon the city for more than 4000 people, the Despite a “one in, one dressed up in costumes and think of” in beautiful through customs. retail giant Boans’ 75th department store out” customer policy for the girls gave out slices of interior displays across 113 “In those days, we used to anniversary bash in 1970. celebration three years in rest of the three-hour birthday cake and gifts. departments, housed a bring in the crockery from It was an extravaganza on the making unfolded under event, it recorded $114,771 “It was such a happy dining hall, cafeterias, England in 400-gallon a scale never before seen in the watchful eye of 50 police of sales, equivalent to about night.” bakehouse, butchery and tanks,” Mr Scook said. Perth, which had a officers. $1.35 million today. Mr Scook joined the library, manufactured “Farmers would buy population of 690,000 back Former Boans executive “There were thousands of business founded by clothing and furniture, as them off us for water tanks, then, and kicked off with a Terry Scook remembers the people trying to get in; it brothers Harry and well as offered a mail-order so anyone who’s ever street parade — the monster crowd on Murray was quite scary actually,” Benjamin Boan in 1949, catalogue. travelled around old precursor to the annual and Wellington streets the 86-year-old said. long before any discount He started at the age of 15 country areas will see these Christmas pageant cramming every corner of “They bought all sorts of store or supermarket chain as an office boy in its tanks with a Boans symbol

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Show’s prize winners, that little-known nugget: left an indelible impression. although the store was built A legend in rowing on drained swamp land, big circles, Mr Scook recalls pumps continually drew representing Australia at water out of the basement the 1960 Olympic Games in throughout his Rome followed by a employment. Mr Scook and one-week business trip to his former colleagues London to meet buying celebrate Boans, which office staff. Myer took over in 1986, While a Boans billiard during annual catch-ups. table at his home has stood Its furniture factory in the test of time, he East Perth was converted to laughingly speculated its an apartment complex and famous marble steps were is the only building still likely in a former director’s standing of a business that house. dominated the local retail He also shared a scene for a century.

on them.” city store’s summer and A highlight was the Mr Scook said cosmetics During his 38 years of winter sales. creation of eye-catching and lingerie were the most service, he rose to “No-one seemed to leave. windows under renowned profitable departments, management positions and The staff were all happy. It display manager, the late while toys had a huge ultimately oversaw the was a good place to work,” Philip Loffman, such as a following. buying, budgeting and Mr Scook said. Silver Chain Flower Day In the food section, it was planning division, all while “Many people have a long exhibit featuring an 800sq the staff who could From top left to right: A window display of the decorated the business expanded in history with Boans. From m Viking ship covered in precisely cut a half-pound cakes made on site in 1930 that includes an impressive metro and rural areas. office boy to top executive, everlastings which took of butter from a replica of the store; a fabrics exhibit takes centrestage By 1969, it was the State’s you could plan and see 1500 hours to complete. 60cm-square slab, Soda near the store’s famous staircase circa 1950; the massive largest private employer, what the next step would “Everyone would come in Fountain eating area’s 10c crowd jam packed in Murray Street for the State’s first well known for quality be. to see the displays,” Mr pies with chips or peas, late-night trading event; Boans’ city store as it appeared goods, presentation and “It was interesting Scook said. dining room’s silver on Wellington Street opposite the train station in 1956; service that even included because there was “Philip worked there for service, and butcher shop’s and a staffer dressed as Eliza Doolittle presents a free taxi and train rides for something happening all 47 years. He was an prime selection of meat customer’s purchase in an anniversary-branded bag. customers attending the the time.” amazing character.” including the Perth Royal Pictures: State Library of WA

WSW 32 BAPTISTCARE ADVERTISING FEATURE June 18, 2020 Spiritual advice for holistic care

SPIRITUAL wellbeing goes themselves and the world hand-in-hand with physical around them; it’s also about and emotional wellbeing at seeking purpose and Baptistcare, no matter your meaning in life’s events and religious beliefs or cultural about having a sense of background. belonging. It is why the leading “Spiritual care is the sort not-for-profit aged-care of care that says ‘you are provider offers a free important, you are valued, chaplaincy service or you are loved’.” spiritual care program to The chaplaincy service is all its aged care residents, available to home-care as well as seniors using its customers and residents home-care services. living at Baptistcare’s Baptistcare chief residential care facilities executive Russell Bricknell throughout Perth and said the chaplaincy service regional WA. was part of Baptistcare’s Family members can also holistic approach to aged take advantage of the care. chaplaincy service, as can “It’s not just about Baptistcare employees and providing good quality care; volunteers. it’s about looking at the Mr Bricknell said many whole person — body, soul residents and their families and spirit — and that appreciated being able to makes a person’s spiritual start end-of-life needs just as important as conversations with the their physical and support and empathy of emotional needs,” he said. their chaplain. “Our chaplaincy service “Talking about dying is plays a key role in offering the loving and caring thing support, encouragement, to do, but can be difficult hope and compassion. and emotionally “Sometimes all that’s challenging for families and needed is simply a Baptistcare Gracewood chaplain Stephen Grasso and resident Margaret Douglas. Picture: Tony McDonough their loved one,” Mr sympathetic ear and time to Bricknell said. listen and understand.” “For others it’s being able compassionate listener, Baptistcare is to ensure that cultural background or “Our chaplains are Mr Bricknell said many to share their story or confidante and community each person we support is beliefs,” Mr Bricknell said. trained to support and care of Baptistcare’s residents feeling that extra sense of contact, a Baptistcare able to live a full and “Spirituality means for people throughout their took great comfort in connection when they chaplain can also assist meaningful life through different things to different entire time with us at knowing their chaplain was might be experiencing with prayer, ceremonies high quality care and that people and at Baptistcare Baptistcare and they are there to talk to during times sadness, loneliness or and other religious means caring for their we believe it’s more than a good at supporting the of change or during periods isolation,” he said. practices. spiritual needs no matter religion. whole family during this of grief and loss. As well as being a “Our vision at what their circumstances, “It’s about how people see time too.”

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RECENT times have been tough for Cosmic Cocktails & Events with months’ worth of bookings postponed, but that hasn’t stopped husband-and-wife team Clint and Tanya making a real effort to support the local community in the meantime. As Tanya does all the cooking for the business and was required at hospitals in her other role as a theatre nurse, the business was unable to move into takeaway meals. Instead, the business pivoted to provide hand sanitiser, N95 masks and gloves to first responders, schools and other small businesses at a time when these items were in short supply. To help fellow hospitality businesses, they also supplied kitchen provisions such as foil, baking paper, cling wrap, gloves, cups and takeaway containers. Clint also partnered with are now looking forward to and party equipment hire friend Ken at Chillin’ Out in serving at weddings and including slushie machines, WA to become the northern events and getting staff jukeboxes, chocolate suburbs distributor for his working again. fountains, popcorn products, which include Operating from a machines and illuminated frozen Mexican meals and commercial kitchen in furniture. his famous jalapeño cheese Wangara, services include All staff have completed poppers. platter catering, cocktail COVID-19 hygiene training. As part of a personal and bar service, a mobile For more, visit mission to support small juice bar, gelato cart hire cosmiccocktails.com.au. businesses and promote the importance of shopping local, Clint spent the month of May on a project that was inspired by the City of Wanneroo’s #SupportWannerooLocal campaign. Every day, he made a purchase at a local small business, posted a photo to social media, tagged the business and encouraged everyone to follow his lead. Fortunately, Cosmic Cocktails & Events has been able to start back up again and Clint and Tanya

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The West Coast Eagles could soon celebrate with fans inside a busy Optus Stadium. Picture: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos Premier promises crowd-pleaser PREMIER Mark McGowan just 2240 for Showdown 48 “There are some nuances has opened the door to AFL on Saturday, but Mr McGo- and some state discretion. football being played in wan indicated WA’s low cor- “We’ll have a discussion front of a packed Optus Sta- onavirus numbers and the in light of the Federal dium in Burswood when the absence of community advice and in light of the game heads to a Perth hub spread meant the next west- WA context, with the Chief this season, saying WA ern derby could be played in Health Officer this week to would exercise its own “dis- front of a much bigger work out exactly what our cretion” when it came to crowd. arrangements will be.” crowd sizes. “Whilst we work co-oper- His comments came after National Cabinet agreed atively as part of the Feder- Optus Stadium last week last week to work towards ation and as part of the began requesting casual allowing 25 per cent capac- National Cabinet, at times staff complete a question- ity at stadiums with up to we make decisions that naire and hygiene course 40,000 seats. meet the needs of our state before a potential reopening Port Adelaide and Ade- as an isolated state with low of the venue in coming laide squared off in front of rates of infection,” he said. weeks. Basketball on the rebound BASKETBALL WA has ini- and is a massive win for top financial and logistical diff- tiated the West Coast Clas- flight WA players who, like iculties to support the sic, a one-off 10-week juniors and more social return of basketball. tournament featuring the senior divisions, now have “This support has East Perth Eagles and all of an outlet this winter. ensured our clubs who have the State Basketball “The clubs have all competed in the SBL for League’s men’s and embraced this opportunity over 30 years can continue women’s sides. to get back on the court and to be involved.” The WCC replaces the engage our basketball com- The top four teams follow- 2020 SBL season which was munity,” SBL general man- ing the regular season will cancelled because of the ager Adam Bowler said. compete in stand-alone coronavirus outbreak. “Basketball WA appre- semi-finals and grand finals The competition is ciates the co-operation from across the September 25 planned to start on July 24 our clubs to navigate the weekend.

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Craig O’Donoghue Alex, the footy club and the tact with his face.” fans. Sorry for letting you He said his hand hit Sex- West Coast defender Jeremy down. It doesn’t look great.” ton’s face at the same time as McGovern has apologised McGovern argued he tried Barrass bumped him and for letting down the Eagles to grab Sexton’s jumper to that caused the Sun’s head to and their fans, conceding his remonstrate after being rock back. actions on the weekend bumped in the head, but AFL counsel Jeff Gleeson didn’t look good after the accidentally hit his face countered that McGovern AFL Tribunal upheld his amid the tangle of the arms used a jabbing motion and one-match suspension this of himself, Sexton, Jackson was angry that he had been week. Nelson, Tom Barrass and bumped in the head. He McGovern pleaded not Ben King. reminded the jury the ball guilty to striking Gold “What he (Sexton) did was wasn’t in play and tribunal Coast’s Alex Sexton. The dangerous and I didn’t really guidelines indicate a strike charge was graded as inten- like it,” he told the tribunal. that isn’t part of the game is tional, with high contact and “My intention was to grab usually intentional. low impact. him and tell him I didn’t The tribunal agreed, say- West Coast argued the lev- agree with what he did. ing the strike was intention- el of force wasn’t enough to “I just said I didn’t think al and the head rocking warrant a report and, even if that was on.” showed the force was more it was forceful, the conduct He revealed the club had than negligible. should be considered care- coached him not to reach The AFL’s first ever less. with his fingers out- remote tribunal hearing Winning either argument stretched given the risk of started with chairman would have had the suspen- dislocating fingers. David Jones banishing the sion quashed, but the Instead he used a cocked Amazon film crew — embed- attempt failed. wrist with his palm exposed ded with the Eagles to film “My intention was never to use his fingers to grab the vision of the defence. ever to punch Alex in the jumper. Veteran defender Will head,” McGovern said after “I definitely wasn’t going Schofield is expected to the hearing done via Zoom. for his face,” McGovern replace McGovern for Satur- “That was the way it got argued. day night’s clash against taken. I’m sorry for that to “I accidentally made con- Brisbane. Jeremy McGovern has apologised for letting down the Eagles and their fans.

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Audi still speeding ahead Sam Jeremic until the RS Q8 arrives. other to reduce vibrations the RS6 Avant, RS7 and As with its facelifted SQ7 AUDI SQ7 & AUDI S6 & S7 on uneven surfaces, while jacked up A6 Allroad AT the A6 domestic launch seven-seater sibling, the SQ8 at speed they work together wagon. late last year, Audi SQ8 scores a 4.0-litre PRICE $149,900; by turning in opposite The S6 and S7 share a Australia staffers were twin-turbo V8 diesel with PRICE $161,500; $159,500 directions to tighten 2.9-litre V6 turbo petrol bracing themselves for a 320kW and a thumping $165,500 ENGINE 2.9-litre V6 handling and reduce body with 331kW and 600Nm on whirlwind 2020 jam-packed 900Nm of torque. It sends ENGINE 4.0-litre V8 turbo petrol roll. board. It sees the sedan pip with new product flooding the SQ8 from 0-100km/h in twin-turbo diesel OUTPUTS Externally, the pair its sportier-looking showrooms. 4.8 seconds, with the SQ7 OUTPUTS 331kW/600Nm receive sporty counterpart in the 0-100km/ So, needless to say, the just 0.1sec. behind. 320kW/900Nm TRANSMISSION accoutrements to stand h sprint by 0.1sec: 4.5 to 4.6. COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t It makes the pair among TRANSMISSION Eight-speed automatic apart from non-S variants, Like the V8 diesel in the exactly ideal. the fastest diesel vehicles in Eight-speed automatic FUEL ECONOMY including front grille with SUVs, the S6 and S7 also But Audi reckons it the world, with Audi FUEL ECONOMY 8.4L/100km; 8.5L/100km double louvres, front and have a 48-volt system and hasn’t disrupted its plans. claiming the SQ7 as the 7.6L/100km; 7.8L/100km rear underbody protection, electric powered It still aims to launch 20 fastest diesel seven-seater matt silver inlays in the compressor, providing the models this year and got on the market. side sills, aluminium-look same benefits and also the four out of the way recently Despite the performance, compressor, which all-wheel-steering are exterior mirrors, an ability to coast between via a livestream with local it’s also a relatively frugal supplements the work of options. Another option S-specific exhaust system 55km/h and 160km/h with journalists. All were sporty unit, sipping 7.6-7.8L/ the two turbochargers extra is electromechanical and more. the engine off for up to 40 S variants, which will be 100km, thanks to a 48-volt accelerating from standstill active roll stabilisation, Inside, the SQ7 scores the seconds. joined by even more mild hybrid system. and at a low engine speed, which uses a compact Q8’s interior, highlighted by As with the SUVs, the souped-up RS versions later Audi reckons the system allowing the V8 to access its electric motor between the dual infotainment screens sports differential is an in the year. helps shave up to 0.5L/ power spontaneously. two halves of the stabiliser in the centre stack. option, however the S6 and Of most importance was 100km off the fuel economy Both models score on each axle. Also launched was the S6 S7 get all-wheel steering arguably the first-ever SQ8, figure. adaptive air suspension as When driving straight, sedan and S7 Sportback, the and abrasion-resistant which will headline the Q8 It also runs an standard, while a sport they largely act first of many A6 spin-offs to carbon-fibre ceramic brake large coupe SUV range electric-powered differential and independently of each arrive this year including disks as standard.

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