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Plan to repeal killer’s ORRONG honour THE is expected to strip con- victed Claremont killer Bradley Edwards of a prestigious community service award granted to him in 2013 for his “tireless” work with the Kewdale and Bel- mont Little Athletics clubs. IDEA Edwards filled a number of roles at the clubs, including pres- ident and chairman. He initially volunteered at the clubs when his step-

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SUNKEN EXPRESSWAY PLAN TO SLASH TRAVEL TIMES

Sarah Brookes capacity, with up to 65,000 expressway from Great vehicles a day using the Eastern Highway that con- TELETHON A SUNKEN expressway is road. tinues Orrong Road as an Main Roads’ preferred It is predicted that elevated structure over FAMILY option to drastically cut demand will increase to as , merging travel times along a noto- much as 100,000 vehicles south of the Division and rious 5km stretch of per day by 2031. Bell streets intersection. FESTIVAL Orrong Road. Historical planning to Traffic modelling shows Orrong Road between upgrade Orrong Road to the preferred concept FUN GUIDE Leach Highway and Great six lanes at ground level would result in a journey of Eastern Highway has been has been deemed unviable about five minutes, a time identified as a weak link in as it would be unable to impact on land and result Main Roads is seeking saving of 35 minutes com- Page 12 the State’s road network meet future demand, in little to no improvement council support for its pre- and is operating beyond would have a significant in travel times. ferred concept of an CONTINUED PAGE 3

SVB 2 NEWS October 22, 2020

NEWS ...... 1-9 LETTERS ...... 6 Piazza SCIENCE ...... 10 Welcome support TELETHON FAMILY FESTIVAL...... 12 praised REAL ESTATE ...... 13 THE Homeless Sup- port Group has received MINDEERUP piazza has HOME & GARDEN ...... 14 local support to help fund again received national rec- TRADES DIRECTORY ...... 15 packages of food and toile- ognition, this time winning tries at the East Perth Home- the tourism category of the CLASSIFIEDS ...... 17 less Support Group. 2020 Landscape Architec- SPORT ...... 18-19 The group was recently ture Awards. awarded a $500 Belmont The $7.5 million project Forum grant. was described by judges as Depot manager and volun- an iconic gateway destina- INSIDE INSIDE teer co-ordinator Jed tion into the heart of South McGregor, who was home- Jed and Aaron McGregor receive the grant from centre Perth and a modern revital- less at the age of 10, said the manager Shane McLean (left). Picture: Belmont Forum isation of the riverfront. money would help with Mindeerup features two packaged food and toiletries house,” she said. ly care about these people.” giant canopies in the shape Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan they provided to homeless “In 2017 my husband, Belmont Forum centre of a numbat and frill-necked News Production: David Friedlos people each Tuesday and Aaron, who is now the pres- manager Shane McLean lizard. Design: Carly Pilton Sunday. ident of Perth Homeless said the shopping centre was “The playful sculptures... Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings “After living for nine Support Group, convinced proud to support the group link to the nearby Perth Zoo, Digital Editor: Alison Middleton years on the street, I suffered me to get out of the house because there were more while enticing visitors into a severe anxiety and depres- and do something I loved people experiencing home- whimsical Instagram General inquiries: 9237 1000 sion for many years and and that would help others. lessness within the com- moment in the era of social Email: [email protected] found it difficult to leave the “The volunteers genuine- munity. media,” the judges said. Reporters: Carmelle Wilkinson 9237 1464 (Canning, South Perth) Sarah Brookes 9237 1455 (Belmont, Victoria Park) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Group Sales Director: Max Wilson 0420 927 511 communitynews.com.au Business Development Manager: Andrew Clark 0413 444 031 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Contact Centre/Trades: Ilsa Yates 9237 1465 /SouthernGazette Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. /TheSouthernGaz

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SVB October 22, 2020 NEWS 3 Locals express support FROM PAGE 1 affected by the proposed conducted as part of the and were expressway. planning study identified in expected to vote earlier this pared to a six-lane road at Main Roads media manag- general that noise impacts week on whether they sup- ground level. er Dean Roberts said com- will be mitigated as the ported the project. Main Roads said this munity consultation for the through-traffic along No funding is currently option would also protect concept was highly positive, Orrong Road will be below available for the road con- residential housing on the with the large majority of ground level. struction. north-western corner of survey respondents indicat- “However it also indicated The WA Planning Com- Orrong Road and Leach ing their support for the pro- that there are some sections mission has supported Main Highway and maintain the posed concept. where noise impacts may be Roads’ plans to proceed to Miles Road connection. “Land will be required for greater than current levels. develop the concept further. A number of industrial- this project and this has “Mitigation measures will Once complete, Main commercial properties with- been identified in the recent- be investigated as part of Roads will apply to the in the City of Canning, south ly gazetted Planning Control subsequent planning stag- WAPC to reserve the of Leach Highway, and Town Area,” he said. es.” required land in the Metro- of Victoria Park will be “The noise monitoring The politan Region Scheme. Water ski Courting new changes members proposed INCREASING the size of the water ski area at Belmont for skiers once a proposed jetty is built is one of two pro- posals to increase user safe- ty and boost access to the upper reaches of the Swan River. Department of Transport acting director of waterways management Mark Briant said community comment was now sought as part of the Swan River (Upper Reac- hes) Aquatic Use Review. “The purpose of the review is to ensure the safe, equitable and sustainable use of the Swan River upstream of the Windan Bridge as the area develops, population grows and demand increases for aquat- ic activities,” he said. Proposed changes include extending the water ski area 100m upstream and 145m downstream at Belmont to allow extra turning room to Ladies State League player Anja Dokic, Team Tennis WA coach Conor Smith, Hensman Park Tennis Club senior member Arnold Jones and junior navigate a new public jetty member Kael Bacchelli-Khoo. Picture: Andrew Ritchie south of Belmont Race- course as part of the Golden ONE of Perth’s longest run- lot of interest from both the most successful of any comprehensive coaching “Although most of our Group Belmont Park redeve- ning tennis clubs is tipping junior and senior tennis tennis club in WA over the program for juniors of all members play during the lopment. an increase in members teams this season. last 20 years and will be ages as well as a high per- day there is clearly a grow- Due to the DoT’s increased after the completion of “With about 300 members defending its champion- formance squad and a car- ing trend for more tennis CCTV monitoring, a two- high-rise developments in aged from five to 85 and ship crown this year.” dio tennis program to being played at night, either year trial allowing personal the area as well as people with us being the longest Mr Napier said the club enhance your fitness,” he via a pennant competition water craft to navigate seeking an antidote to the running club in South also catered for social said. or just through individuals upstream of the Windan beating the stresses of the Perth, Hensman has built players who liked to have a “Hensman is very keen to organising their own Bridge at the current five- coronavirus. an enviable reputation friendly game of tennis as attract new members to games online.” knot limit will be held, with Hensman Park Tennis across the tennis fraterni- well as juniors. come along and have a Call Ellen Lynch or freestyle driving remaining Club president Colin ty,” he said. “Our men’s “Team Tennis, led by game of tennis as we cater James Williams on 9474 prohibited. Comments can Napier said he expected a state league team has been Mark Leuba, provides a for all standards. 1609. be made at My Say Trans- port by October 30.

SVB 4 NEWS October 22, 2020 ‘Appropriate’ to strip award FROM PAGE 1

daughter joined but con- tinued to be involved after she left. In 2013, Belmont Mayor Phil Marks handed out the award to Edwards for his commitment and leadership at the clubs at a civic dinner. At the time he said Edwards, and other award recipients, had consistently displayed community spirit through their dedication and hard work serving others. Bradley Edwards (right) receiving a community service “All our winners join the award from Belmont Mayor Phil Marks in 2013. list of prestigious commun- ity service award winners after abducting them from for eight months after and they truly embody the streets of Claremont. attacking a social worker at spirit of community,” he Judge Stephen Hall Hollywood Hospital in 1990. said in 2013. acquitted Edwards of killing Belmont chief executive Later that year, Eric Rip- Sarah Spiers, though said he John Christie said following per presented him with a was a likely suspect. Edwards’ arrest in 2016, the medal for a decade of service Late last year, Edwards City removed references on at Kewdale Little Athletics admitted two sex attacks on its website to his 2013 Com- Club. teenagers, including a 17- munity Service Award and In 2016, Mr Edwards was year-old he abducted from removed his name from view arrested at his Kewdale Claremont late at night in on the honour board within home on Acton Avenue and 1995 and brutally raped at the City’s Civic Centre. charged with the Claremont nearby Karrakatta Cemete- An officer’s report to the murders that took place in ry. In the second attack, council said as Edwards had 1996 and 1997. Edwards broke into the Hun- been found guilty of the two Following the longest- tingdale home of an 18-year- murders and other serious running murder trial in WA old woman while she and offences, it was considered history, on September 24 her family were sleeping in appropriate to withdraw the Edwards was found guilty of 1988 and assaulted her. Community Service Award. brutally murdering Jane He was also put on a sex The council will make a Rimmer and Ciara Glennon offender treatment program decision on October 27.

SVB October 22, 2020 NEWS 5 Dismay at tree felling Sarah Brookes works to install the ramp required a trench to be dug, A PRIMARY school princi- which unfortunately caused pal has expressed dismay significant damage to the after three mighty lemon- tree roots. scented gum trees were axed “As a result, we employed on the school grounds over an independent arborist to the holidays without warn- provide advice on the future United in overcoming challenges ing. safety of the trees, especially In a message to parents since the species is known to THE challenges of 2020 year; we really weren’t sure attended the celebrations. the weekend before children drop large branches without made South Perth United if we were going to get to Mr Milner said that the returned, Kensington Pri- notice. Football Club’s annual play at all this year,” he success of local clubs did mary School principal Bron- “The arborist checked all awards day for junior said. not happen without the wyn Jones said she was not three trees near the works players last Sunday just “To be at the other end of hard work of volunteers, told that the trees would be and recommended they be that little bit sweeter. the season and seeing the with 2020 throwing up cut down. removed to ensure there is With COVID-19 putting smiling faces of the kids more challenges than “I have just found out no danger for staff or stu- the season on hold, club that got to play soccer with usual. three gum trees have been dents.” president Simon Baptista their friends this year is re- Mr Baptista said the sup- removed near the carpark,” Mr Fischer said under was ecstatic to be able to ally rewarding.” port of the City meant that she wrote. Workers bring down three normal circumstances, the round off the year celebrat- City of South Perth South Perth United was “This is very upsetting. lemon-scented gum trees at principal would have been ing the achievements of the Mayor Greg Milner and able to get back to training We were unaware this was Kensington Primary School. consulted, however since club’s six to 12-year-old soc- Liberal candidate Ryan faster than most WA sport- happening or even likely to the school was closed for the cer players (pictured). Chorsley, representing ing clubs under strict happen. mary School have been car- school holidays the works “(It) has been a difficult Swan MHR Steve Irons, social distancing protocols. “This was not our decision ried out during the school needed to be done before stu- and happened before we holidays to complete a new, dents and staff returned this were informed. and essential, toilet block for week. “We are very sorry and students with disability,” he “We always try to work unhappy about this loss.” said. around trees if possible, Short fuse blows up at ATM Department of Education “In order for students to which is what we tried to do A MAN has lost his temper ATM on Kooyong Road in nearby store explaining that executive director of infra- be able to access the toilet in this case,” he said. at an ATM after claiming it Rivervale about 8.45pm on he completed the transac- structure John Fischer said block, a ramp was designed “We will work with the failed to give out his money, Monday, October 5, when he tion and no money came out, the loss was unfortunate as part of these works. principal early in the new kicking the screen and panel attacked the machine after leaving the area in a white however the trees were dam- “The ramp was designed term to determine the appro- before attempting to remove appearing to complete his vehicle. The ATM was then aged during works to install with consideration to the priate type and best location the screen entirely. transaction. seen with a damaged screen a new disabled toilet block. location of the trees, in order for new trees on the site to The man was using an The man approached a and wires exposed. “Works at Kensington Pri- to retain them. However, replace the lost trees.”

SVB 6 OPINION October 22, 2020

VOICES RAISED IN OPPOSITION TO TONKIN PLAN

Project, with special men- Hear, hear tion of the three bridges in IN relation to “Concerns that section. must be heard” (Southern The current noise level Gazette, October 15), there is from traffic on the highway a great opportunity for makes it difficult to have a (Rita) Saffioti and the Labor conversation when we are government to show that outdoors and this will they do consider building increase considerably as communities and not just traffic increases with the building infrastructure. expansion of the highway. While the Tonkin Gap pro- Claughton Reserve, adja- ject is still in the planning cent to the Redcliffe Bridge, stages is the ideal time for is a popular recreation area them to listen to the com- for many families and will be munity and include noise I don’t understand how greatly impacted by the abatement walls. the authorities are claiming increased noise if sound bar- Let us see what the hear- that a noise abatement wall riers are not erected. ing levels of our politicians is unnecessary across the DAVID AND HELEN are like, or whether they river. Sound carries across PIROUET need a hearing test. the surface of water and is GERRI RANIERI exaggerated when we get an easterly or westerly wind. Cold comfort The other argument by the I APPLAUD the expansion of Peace offer Main Roads executive is that the Redcliffe Bridge as I am I HAVE lived next to the this is an unprecedented fully aware of the daily traf- intersection of Dunstone request. They have not been fic congestion. and River roads, close to approached by any other Residing in Bayswater, my , for nearly residents along the length of major concern is the traffic 25 years. the project to install noise noise coming from the Ton- I am extremely concerned abatement walls across a riv- kin Highway 24 hours a day. that once the Tonkin Gap er. If I am not mistaken, for Even though we have dou- Project is complete, vehicles the length of Tonkin High- ble glazed windows on our passing along the highway way, the Redcliffe Bridge is home, the noise still pene- will generate excessive the only time the Highway trates and we have difficulty noise. I have always had crosses a large mass of sleeping, particularly the sympathy for shift workers water. family members upstairs. living in close proximity to PETRICE SHANNON I have to wear ear plugs on the highway but at present it occasions and we all sleep wouldn’t matter what hours with our windows closed you work as the noise is dea- Clear vision every night of the year. fening. I would like the comfort of Definitely don’t have the is needed the people close to the Red- door or windows ajar for the I WOULD like to strongly cliffe Bridge to be consi- cool breeze and fresh air, support the need for the con- dered and provide noise because you would not be struction of noise walls reduction walls. able to hear yourself think. along the entire Tonkin Gap DENISE FALLON

SVB October 22, 2020 NEWS 7 Traffic relief

Adam Poulsen

THE State and Federal governments have pledged $150 million to address grow- ing traffic chaos at one of WA’s “riskiest” stretches of road: the Canning Bridge bus interchange. The site will undergo sig- nificant upgrades — the details of which have yet to be finalised — under a new- ly-announced project, with both governments to split the bill. But commuters shouldn’t Works are planned for the Canning Bridge bus interchange expect relief any time soon, to address growing traffic chaos. Picture: Nic Ellis with works scheduled to begin in early 2022 and Bentley Specialised Activity RAC general manager of expected to take about two Centre.” corporate affairs Will Gols- years to complete. Tangney MHR Ben Mor- by welcomed the upgrade, Transport Minister Rita ton said Canning Bridge was part of the Federal Govern- Saffioti said the upgrade was one of Perth’s major public ment’s budget promise to needed due to a significant transport interchanges but deliver $1.1 billion towards increase in public transport the current alignment was transport projects across patronage since the con- causing traffic congestion. WA. struction of the Mandurah “Buses travelling east on “It’s encouraging to see train line. Canning Bridge block a traf- projects like the Canning “It will improve safety for fic lane when they stop at the Bridge bus interchange rec- all road users by removing bus station, interrupting ognised as a priority,” Mr station access and bus trans- drivers travelling eastbound Golsby said. fer movements from the along Canning Highway,” he “It was nominated by RAC existing bridge, which will said. members as one of the ‘ris- in turn free up lanes on the “Similarly, buses stopping kiest’ roads in Perth last bridge and improve travel at the bus station during year because of its confus- times for general traffic in peak periods can block the ing layout and lack of sepa- both directions,” she said. northbound Kwinana Free- ration between lanes of “The project will also way bus lane access ramp. traffic.” allow Transperth to provide “With the Manning Road The cities of South Perth more efficient bus services on-ramp now complete, an and Melville lobbied the Fed- to the northern suburbs of upgraded bus interchange eral Government for the the City of Melville to the will further reduce conges- upgrade as part of their joint west, the South Perth penin- tion and travel times for all Canning Bridge Activity sula and the major Curtin/ drivers.” Centre Plan.

SVB 8 NEWS October 22, 2020

Halloween’s big stand

Last year’s Halloween stand-up paddle parade. Picture: SUP Tonic Australia

Kristie Lim Paddlers, including everyone,” SUP Tonic Aus- juniors from Ascot Kayak tralia owner and event orga- IT will be a frightening sight Club, will then paddle from niser Maree Martin said. on the waters of the Swan Sandy Beach Reserve in Bas- Ms Martin hoped there River as witches, warlocks sendean to Garvey Park in would be big numbers at the and more paddle from Bas- Ascot. event on the back of about 50 sendean to Ascot as part of After the parade, people paddlers attending last year. an annual Halloween can take part in a mini les- “COVID-19 has thrown a parade. son and photo shoot. There few curve balls at us this Stand-up paddle board will also be a Nutbush City year but we feel we are stron- business SUP Tonic Austra- Limits flash dance. ger for it,” she said. lia and Pups on Sups are “The Town of Bassendean “I think it has pulled the holding their Halloween is also hosting its Saturday community closer togeth- event on October 31 from Night Markets and the Keen er.” 1.30pm to 5pm, where pad- on Halloween project so it For more, call Ms Martin dlers and their dogs will will be a really fabulous on 0499 973 995 or visit the dress up in spooky cos- community Halloween cele- SUP Tonic Australia Face- tumes. bration with something for book page. Young talent emerges MARLA Bishop has taken Playground (Local Theme out the top award at the Award), Georgia Appleby City of South Perth’s for Identity (Youth Award), Emerging Artist Awards Rachel Hill for Recovery for her suitably titled piece Warrior 01 (Works on Pa- Emerge. per), Sam Hopkins for Bishop (pictured) was Leave No Trace (3D Sculp- recognised with the Open ture/Textiles Award) and Award at South Perth Casey Thornton for Small Community Hall last artists to show and sell Comforts (Painting week, where winners in a their work. Award). variety of categories were Other winners included The winner of the Peo- announced from the more Jorge Marino Brito for ple’s Choice Award will be 115 entrants in the 18th State of Mind: I Need a Bar- announced on November annual awards. ber! (City of South Perth 2. No Aboriginal Artist South Perth Mayor Greg Resident Award), Cindy Award was presented this Milner said COVID-19 had Addison for Anthropo(s) year as there were no eligi- limited opportunities for cenic 2020 – South Perth ble entrants.

SVB October 22, 2020 NEWS 9 A fresh start for the City of Perth Shannon Hampton and Meilin Chew

BASIL Zempilas has declared his reign as Perth’s new Lord Mayor is a “once in-a-generation opportunity for a fresh start” for the cap- ital city’s council after years of turmoil. With the help of Deputy Mayor Sandy Anghie and a brand-new council, the high-profile media personal- ity wants to make Perth “cleaner and friendlier”. Governor Kim Beazley (front, right) swears in new Perth The 49-year-old father of Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas (front, left) and City of Perth three said holding the covet- councillors. Picture: Jessica Wyld ed position was something he had “thought about for ues include The Flour Facto- CBD, Mr Zempilas said the about 20 years” and will be ry and Varnish on King, said response required co-ordi- the “most important role he looked forward to having nation between the City of that I have ever had”. “a strong leader at the helm Perth and the State Govern- The business end of town of our precinct” to drive con- ment. has welcomed the new-look fidence back into the CBD. Mr Zempilas has promised council. “The hospitality sector to work with Brisbane-based Satterley chief executive has been hit hard during group Beddown to turn CBD Nigel Satterley said Satur- COVID,” he said. carparks into shelters for day’s result was a positive “We look forward to Perth rough sleepers after dark. for Perth. feeling safe and confident He also said that while he “Basil has committed to about the future of our wears many hats, his job as addressing some key issues, growing city.” Lord Mayor will be “the including safety and home- With homelessness a hot- most important role that I lessness,” he said. button topic throughout the have ever had”. “We look forward to seeing campaign, Mr Zempilas has “Quite frankly, I’m over- improvements made to reaffirmed his commitment joyed, excited and can’t wait bring people and retailers to tackling the problem. to get into it,” he said. back into the city.” Describing homelessness Mr Zempilas works for Hospitality heavyweight as a “huge issue” for rate- Seven West Media, publish- Andy Freeman, whose ven- payers and visitors to the er of this newspaper.

SVB 10 SCIENCE October 22, 2020 Science has an impact

Nadia Budihardjo named Student Scientist of public on her research of important to understand she said. “That you can be the Year in the Premier’s asteroid impacts on Earth. that in terms of the a student in WA and then THIS year’s Student Science Awards. “I’m trying to create a Earth’s history.” go work or do internships Scientist of the Year Ms Cox, from Como, is a better understanding Ms Cox said winning the and collaborate with award recipients have PhD candidate and Curtin within WA and Australia award had motivated her NASA and the Japanese Scientist’s gone from the depths of University’s School of of what asteroid impacts and told school students space agency.” the oceans to the far Earth and Planetary have done to the Earth; that the sky was no longer starring role reaches of outer space. Sciences planetary how they evolve our the limit. UWA PhD researcher geologist. planet, change climate and “When I was in high A WORLD renowned Todd Bond and Curtin She said she wanted to create extinction events,” school, I didn’t realise I astronomer from Curtin University PhD student form her own research she said. could do this kind of stuff University has been named Morgan Cox were jointly group and educate the “I think it’s super that I’m doing right now,” joint Scientist of the Year at the 2020 WA Premier’s Science Awards. Professor Steven Tingay (pictured) from Curtin’s Institute of Radio Astronomy and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research won the top award in partnership with Professor Ryan Lister from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. Prof Tingay is a former director of the Murchison Widefield Array project, the precursor telescope for the Square Kilometre Array which will be one of the largest pieces of space infrastructure ever built. He has been at the forefront of some of the fundamental advancements made possible by these projects, including the search for the first stars 13 billion years ago, the discovery of missing matter Curtin University PhD candidate Morgan Cox during in the Universe and the field work at the Grand Canyon. search for extraterrestrial life.

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SVB 12 LIFESTYLE October 22, 2020 FESTIVAL FUN IS HERE

Angela Pownell main event. VisAbility chief executive THE countdown is on for Elizabeth Barnes said the the first Telethon Family sensory zone would be a Festival, which will bring a softly-lit, calming space day of fun and with noise-cancelling entertainment to Optus headphones, toys and books Stadium this weekend. and a place where children After a difficult year of could chill out. isolation, restrictions and VisAbility launched Kites cancellations across the Children’s Therapy with State, the Telethon Family Telethon funding earlier Festival is an opportunity this year. for families to enjoy a great Specialising in early day out while raising childhood intervention for money. kids aged up to six, Kites Presented by Coles, the has a large collection of Telethon Family Festival specially-adapted toys and will be held Sunday from runs dog-assisted therapy 11am to 5pm. programs. Tickets for the event, The Telethon-funded which is part of a new look Type 1 Diabetes Family for the fundraiser this year, Centre will be asking cost $5 for adults. Children people what their are free. superpowers are and using Inside the stadium there artwork to depict their will be performances and ideas. entertainment on the Bec Johnson, chief Bankwest community executive of the Stirling stage. centre, said she hoped the Outside, the Telethon superpowers stand would Kids’ Carnival will feature be fun way for people to free rides, games and learn more about diabetes. petting areas where Siblings Toby and Dani children can meet various Lee said they were looking animals. wheelchair accessible, to Fuller and his team attempt help them. operate to up to 15,000 forward to a fun day out at For those who are take young explorers on a their six-hour non-stop The festival’s APM people. the festival. missing the Royal Show search for animals through cycling challenge in aid of Charity Trail will feature VisAbility, which “I’m most excited about after this year’s event was the wilds of Africa. Telethon. about 40 groups and provides children’s therapy the maze and the rides and cancelled because of For the more energetic, Telethon’s reason for projects that have been with the help of Telethon the showbags,” Toby, 7, coronavirus, there will be there will the HBF Active being is the thousands of given Telethon funding and funding, will be setting up a said. showbags for sale. There Zone featuring yoga, children in need who are relishing the sensory zone where Dani, 6, added: “I can’t will also be a jungle maze, gymnastics, tennis and an benefit from the millions opportunity to show what families can go to escape wait for the maze and the which is pram and area to watch athlete Matt raised every year to they do and how they the hustle and bustle of the baby animals.”

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SVB 18 SPORT October 22, 2020 Tennis aces numbers Tough fight in finals TENNIS West is celebrating record numbers of players Nick Taylor hitting the courts as the summer season prepares to HOCKEY WA’s two power- ramp up. house clubs delivered the The governing body’s 14- expected Premier Division week Summer League began grand final titles at Perth last weekend and already Hockey Stadium but not Tennis West are bracing for without a fight. one of biggest seasons on The women’s final went record. down to the wire, with Vic- More than 7000 players toria Park Xavier scoring from a record 1027 teams will the winner in a 3-2 tussle take the court, which against Hale with just 25 includes 61 metropolitan seconds left in extra time. teams competing in 31 sepa- Hale opened the scoring rate Summer League compe- after three minutes thanks titions. to a goal from Sara Laidler, There has also been a but Victoria Park scored spike in recreational twice in quick succession, players, with Tennis West putting the ball into the net reporting court hire book- in the 41st and 44th minutes ings up 108 per cent. through Harriet Collins Tennis West chief execu- and Amberley Abbott. tive Michael Roberts said he Hockeyroo and Hale stal- believed a 69 per cent player wart Madonna Blyth lev- retention rate, along with elled the game 2-2 in the the record number of 58th minute, forcing the players and teams and surge game into extra time where in recreational bookings, Harriet Collins scored off a meant it was a positive end to deflection into an open goal a difficult year. to seal the win. “When play was disrupted Victoria Park captain Above: Victoria Park Xavier celebrates winning their grand final 3-2 over Hale. Below: Reds defeated UWA but not in March due to COVID-19, Rachel Frusher said it was before a few nervous moments. there was a lot of a hard-fought victory. uncertainty for what that “After coming back from would mean for the sport, 1-0 down to go in front then our players and our clubs,” Hale scoring another goal he said. in the last quarter put us in ‘But seeing an increase in a tough position, but being team nominations, paired able to score in the last 20 with a strong player reten- seconds or so was amaz- tion rate which stands at the ing,” she said. highest across the entire In the men’s clash the country — not forgetting of Reds club left it late to find course the 108 per cent the winner, scoring five increase in recreational minutes from the final court hire bookings — we’re whistle to complete an obviously very pleased to see undefeated season with a tennis as a sport of choice 3-2 victory over UWA. across the community.” Reds looked to be cruis- ing to victory with two goals in 22 minutes from Kookaburra Blake Govers and Cameron Buesnel. But UWA battled back with Coby Green and Cam Geddes levelling the scores until Govers sealed the win. “It was a really good effort; all credit to UWA for a great season. I couldn’t ask for more in my first year as captain,” Reds cap- tain Daniel Robertson said. Targa rally ready to hit tarmac RALLY drivers will hit the 6pm to 9pm on October 23. streets of the city for the Competitors will be back next four nights when the in the city on October 25 for 16th Make Smoking History the grand finale of three Targa West comes to town. stages along Riverside Drive More than 50 drivers will starting at 1pm. compete across the metro- There will be more than politan area from October 22 600 cars on display at the to 25. Shannons Classic on the Competitors will start at Swan on Riverside Drive, a 30-second intervals, with the Celebration of Motorsport winner being the fastest on Langley Park featuring over all 36 stages, a total of racing cars, bikes and boats 268km. and examples of all forms of Rally cars will be on dis- motorsport and hundreds of play at Forrest Place from Fords at the All Ford Day. 10am on October 22 before The Targa City Sprint fea- flagged off for the ceremo- turing exotic, historic and nial start at 11.45am. classic race cars will also be They will then head out to held from 9.30am along Perth’s north and the Hills Riverside Drive between before parking their rally Victoria Avenue and Gover- cars in Northbridge on nors Avenue. James and Lake streets for Visit targawest.com.au for the Shannons Show ‘n’ Shine details. The Cates-Stafford team in ceremonial-start mode. Picture: Absolute Edge Media SVB October 22, 2020 SPORT 19

Dramatic finish THE Willetton Dragons of the innings saw Willet- The next narrowly failed to inflict ton bowled out for 207. Rockingham-Mandurah’s Nicholas Blazevich (4-35) first loss of the season as took out Rockingham- the game ended in a dra- Mandurah’s openers in the matic tie. first overs before Burrage Mariners captain Aaron (46) and Corey Wasley (28) big Neale Burrage elected to field steadied. first again at Lark Hill and Craig Simmons (37) had Jordan McArdle “I felt like I made the most must have been reconsi- the Mariners in pole posi- of that time and managed to dering his decision as Wil- tion at 8-200 but Blazevich A LEEMING Senior High get through the season with- letton cruised to 0-50. struck again, leaving Rock- School student is out to out any fresh injuries.” But Adam France (2-43) ingham-Mandurah needi- prove he’s the Neale deal for Neale admits he didn’t and Leon Coombs (1-31) ng eight runs to win with the AFL. have the impact he would’ve made the double break- one wicket in hand. Shannon Neale is a 201cm liked as a bottom-aged colt, through before Burrage (3- Coombs (16) took the re- ruck-forward who chose so came into this year with a 25) and Ashley Blake (2-22) sponsibility but Arkinstall football over athletics only point to prove. He formed a joined the action. snared his wicket to leave last year ahead of his debut dominant ruck combination At 6-102, Willetton were the game tied at 207. season of WAFL colts. with Solomon James and in all sorts of trouble but South Perth posted a Less than two years on, averaged 19 hit-outs and 13 Oliver Arkinstall (52) and competitive total of 8-243 the move is paying off big possessions per match. Waheguru Dhillon (42) put from their 50 overs against time for the former State Neale’s form was reward- on 80 for the eighth wicket Claremont Nedlands, but 400m and 800m runner, with ed with a a couple of differ- to steady the ship. Claremont Nedlands the South big ent invites: one to the A run out on the last ball reached 5-244. man being a strong chance of national draft combine and realising his AFL dream. the other to train with South The 18-year-old was Fremantle’s seniors. He has among the State’s best already spoken with more Hockey’s best named juniors who took part in last than half of the AFL clubs KOOKABURRA Matthew Whitfords, claimed the week’s under-18 All-Stars via Zoom, including Fre- Dawson and Hockeyroo fairest and best male goal- exhibition match, held in mantle and West Coast. Jane Claxton, both from keeper gong. Penny lieu of the cancelled nation- “Looking back I felt like a Victoria Park Xavier, have Squibb, from Curtin, took al underage championships. had a consistent year with claimed the Olympians the Jackie Pereira top scor- Lower-back issues hurt my ruck work and forward and Charlesworth medals er award for women with 13 Neale’s progress during the work so I’m pretty happy for best and fairest in goals and Liam Flynn, back-end of last season, with with it,” he said. Hockey WA’s premier divi- from the Perth Thunder- the COVID-19 shutdown pe- Neale was one of the stars sions. sticks and Hale, scored 33 riod giving him some extra at this month’s combine at Other awards were fair- times to receive the Eric time to prepare for a shor- Wesley College, showcasing est and best female goal- Pearce men’s award for the tened 2020 campaign. his athletic attributes. He keeper to Elizabeth fourth consecutive time. “I was still on a rehab pro- posted top-five results in the Duguid, of Wesley South Amy Lawton, from Sub- gram when COVID hit, it vertical jump (73cm), right- Perth, who took the prize urban Lions, won the gave me a bit more time to foot vertical jump (91cm), for a fourth time. Rechelle Hawkes women’s strengthen the areas where I left-foot vertical jump Ben Di Sabato, from youth player of the year. Shannon Neale takes a big grab over Claremont’s Kalin needed to get better and real- (86cm) and 2km time trial Lane. ly support my back,” he said. (6:35), even with a sore ankle.

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