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NEWS ...... P2-12 CORONAVIRUS CRISIS...... P3-5 Action on courts Idea planted CRIME WATCH...... P10 TELEVISION ...... P14 for garden LOCAL SPOTLIGHT FEATURE ...... P15 A TENNIS club will upgrade A GROUP of residents is its courts after receiving a hoping to transform an RESIDENTIAL ...... P16 financial boost of more than underused section of a TRADES DIRECTORY ...... P18-21 $100,000. North Beach reserve to a Wembley Downs Tennis community garden. SPORT ...... P22 Club has received $111,817 A garden is proposed to be DRIVEWAY ...... P23 from the State Govern­ set up at Charles Riley ment’s community sporting Memorial reserve near the and recreation facilities North Beach tennis club fund. courts.

INSIDE The funding will convert The City of Stirling will four grass courts to synthet­ hold a meet and greet at the ic and install floodlighting, proposed site on February 13 which would cost $335,450. from 3.30pm – 5pm. The project will be co­ “We’re encouraging as Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan funded by City of Stirling, many people as possible to News Production: Justin Bianchini which will contribute share their thoughts with us Design: Carly Pilton $111,817 from its 2021­22 on this latest proposal,” Features Editor Arylene Westlake-Jennings capital works budget, and Mayor Mark Irwin said. Digital Editor: Alison Middleton the Wembley Downs Tennis Public comment on the General inquiries: 9237 1000 Club. proposal can be made on the Email: [email protected] Works are expected to be Doubleview ward Cr Stephanie Proud with Wembley City’s website until Febru­ Reporters: completed by October. Downs Tennis Club president Janet Paterson. ary 22. Lucy Jarvis 9237 1433 (Wanneroo) Tyler Brown 9237 1516 (Joondalup) Nadia Budihardjo 9237 1564 (Stirling) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Advertising Manager: Brendan Jupp 0417 021 102 communitynews.com.au Advertising Executives: Dawn Robinson 0413 444 106 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Helen Robcke 0413 444 038 Contact Centre/Trades: Vivienne Darlington 9237 1402 /StirlingTimes Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. /StirlingTimes

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STI February 4, 2021 CORONAVIRUS CRISIS 3 An exercise in responsibility Nadia Budihardjo ular hygiene practices, including social distancing ROWDY scenes in Scarbo- and regular sanitisation. rough that made headlines The Peach Pit will offer have been replaced with takeaway and delivery from mask-wearing skaters, 5–10pm, Monday to Thurs- cyclists and joggers as busi- day for pick up only. nesses along The Esplanade Neighbouring bar The close. Lookout Bar Bowling Bites, The snap fiv-day lock- which offered takeaway and down, sparked after a hotel delivery in May to keep afloat quarantine security guard during the previous lock- was diagnosed with down, will be closed until COVID-19, is set to end at Friday. 6pm tomorrow. “No additional services Businesses along the Scar- will be staying open for The borough foreshore were Lookout,” a spokeswoman closed but many people still said. “We will wait to get any flocked to the beach 24 hours updated advice from the WA after Sunday’s announce- Health Department, and ment, frolicking in the water adjust plans if and when nec- or exercising along The essary but at this stage we Esplanade. are planning to open as per Scarborough Beach Bar, the current lockdown period the Galway Hooker and the of 6pm on Friday.” Peach Pit, all run by ARK Live music bar the Indian Hospitality Group in Scarbo- Ocean Hotel shut its bar and rough, closed immediately. cancelled their night gigs but ARK group general man- is still offering takeaway. ager Adam Kapinkoff said “If we shut for a week, then despite the temporary clo- it means we’ll lose money in sure of the three venues, the February,” owner Marcus teams were already planning Sarich said. “It’s difficult as for the lifting of restrictions. we need to make money in “The Peach Pit is experi- the peak period to cover us enced with takeaway food over winter. service and will continue op- “Nonetheless we fully sup- erating daily,” he said. port the State Government’s “It’s a bit premature for us approach as we also believe to consider anything beyond the quicker and harder we Friday with the minimal shut down the shorter the information that has been shutdown. released regarding commun- Toastface Grillah, which ity transmission.” moved to Indian Ocean Hotel Mr Kapinkoff said all staff during the previous lock- The Esplanade in Scarborough became an exercise hub less than 24 hours after the lockdown was announced but would be wearing masks dur- down, will continue takea- activity was scarce as local businesses were forced to close. Pictures: Nadia Budihardjo ing their shift on top of reg- way services. Essential services to continue during lockdown ESSENTIAL services for Playgrounds, outdoor Aged care services, is doing the right thing. Beach was primarily linked beaches to reinforce the City of Stirling residents, exercise equipment, fenced including Meals on Wheels “The City had a pre- to licensed premises and one-hour exercise limit including bin collection and dog parks and skate parks and emergency medical prepared COVID-19 Second party buses,” he said. and mandatory face beach patrols, will continue are also closed. transport, will continue. Wave Plan that enabled a “Given that they will not masks.” during lockdown while On-demand waste servic- “I’d like to reassure our clear, immediate response be operating during the The planning and devel- security services will be es, including its booking community that the City is to the lockdown and also lockdown period, the same opment committee meeting scaled back. system, and green waste here to help and deliver identifies a range of key levels of police and security this week was suspended, The City’s administra- collection services have essential services to sup- actions should the lock- will not be necessary for with reports to be pres- tion centre, leisure centres, been suspended. port our residents, rate- down be extended beyond that specific purpose, al- ented at the next council libraries and community Ongoing services include payers and businesses this Friday.” though given the popularity meeting scheduled for Feb- centres are closed. domestic kerbside bin col- wherever we can,” Mayor Mr Irwin said the City’s of Scarborough Beach and ruary 9. The Containers for lection, ranger and security Mark Irwin said. beach services team would other beaches along the The special electors’ Change refund centre in services, beach patrol ser- “With no new COVID-19 continue to ensure the safe- City’s coastline, it is expect- meeting about the Karriny- Balcatta is closed during vices, aged care services, cases being reported for the ty of beach visitors in the ed that many local resi- up residential develop- the lockdown, while the crisis accommodation and second day in a row on water while activities at key dents will still visit these ment, which was planned nearby Recyling Centre building inspections. Tuesday and positive feed- beach locations would be areas. for Wednesday, will be res- Balcatta will be available The customer contact back around the number of monitored. “Variable message cheduled after Mr Irwin for commercial disposal centre will operate by people wearing masks, I’d ‘The recent anti-social boards are being installed consults with lead petition- services only. phone only. like to thank everyone who behaviour at Scarborough at Scarborough and Trigg ers.

STI 4 CORONAVIRUS CRISIS February 4, 2021 Dough not pass go Nadia Budihardjo

A DIANELLA pizzeria has decided to close completely for five days, with the owner not willing to risk COVID-19 spread during takeaways and deliveries. The State Government announced the lockdown effective from January 31 until 6pm on February 5 after a hotel worker was con- firmed to have contracted COVID-19. The lockdown enforces takeaway service only for restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars in Perth, the Peel and the South West. Mario’s Piz- Brownes Dairy ‘Milko’ Jo Granby. Picture: David Baylis za owner Mario Franchina said despite being able to do takeaway and delivery, he planned for the store on Wal- Milko sales double in ter Road West to close until Friday. “The confirmed infected city-wide lockdown person not only lived in May- PERTH’S latest lockdown is second lockdown. lands, but they have also a return to the familiar, so The Balcatta-based com- visited numerous locations it’s no wonder consumers pany scaled up its delivery in Maylands, Morley and and businesses are quickly capacity within hours of surrounding areas all with- pivoting to safer choices. Sunday’s lockdown announ- in 2km of our shop,” he said. Brownes Dairy has rec- cement and expanded the “That address in May- orded a huge surge in service. lands is an area we deliver to demand for its ‘Milko’ home “Brownes Milko quickly quite a lot. It’s not a risk delivery service, which was became a lifeline for people we’re willing to take. revived during last year’s in Perth who were unable to “We don’t deal with third Mario's Pizza owner Mario Franchina. lockdown. get to the shops during the party delivery services, I Sales have doubled com- lockdown, and since then can’t control where those Mr Franchina said he had “As a business owner, I’m domly. We have got the luxu- pared to the previous lock- we’ve kept this community drivers have been. received support from regu- very confident... in the deci- ry of being able to close down, with 900 orders placed service going,” she said. “Last time when we had a lar customers on social sion we took to close,” he (temporarily). on Tuesday. Orders are made online, lockdown, we had time (to media after announcing the said. “I’m not prepared to put Spokeswoman Natalie and drivers wear masks and prepare). This time it was decision to temporarily close “A lot of businesses are my customers, drivers, fam- Sarich-Dayton said Brownes gloves, and text customers overnight.” the business. not set up to be closed ran- ily and friends at risk.” was ready as WA faced its before they arrive.

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Local markets cancelled Safety shopping list TWO weekly markets Wayne Bowen said de- have been cancelled amid spite the cancellation of Nadia Budihardjo the COVID-19 lockdown the markets, his main measures this week. concern was the affected SHOPPING centres across The Inglewood night businesses. City of Stirling have closed market, which runs “The SBA’s main pur- off dining areas at food weekly on Monday, was pose is to promote the courts and are ramping up cancelled this week with beachfront for the benefit hygiene measures. organiser Inglewood on of its residential and busi- Beauty services, including Beaufort waiting for fur- ness member base,” he hairdressers, nail salons ther information before said. and massage parlours are deciding on next week’s “This lockdown will closed following the State event. have a huge impact on Government’s lockdown Inglewood on Beaufort business who continue to announcement. event and market manag- incur fixed costs… not to Cafes and restaurants are er Tracy Frawley said the mention the owners’ allowed to offer takeaway team was taking each day ongoing obligations to only during the five-day as it comes. both their own family lockdown. “We were a little disap- income and bank borrow- Karrinyup Shopping Cen- pointed as it’s also in the ings. tre manager Tim Richards midst of Fring’d @ Ingle- “Our event program, said the centre remained wood at the markets but including the markets, open for essential shopping, we also understand the have always been operat- with additional assistance to importance of communi- ing under strict COVID ensure visitors follow ty safety and want what’s conditions, including spe- COVID-19 guidelines. best for community,” she cial COVID security via “We are regularly updat- said. the employment of ing the Karrinyup website “It was a no-brainer, we COVID Marshals, clean- with changes to individual just had to cancel the ing, social distancing and store trading hours,” he event and let all our crew, limitations to vendors. said. “To assist and encour- Measures taken at Coles in Westfield Innaloo. Pictures: Nadia Budihardjo food and market vendors “We would hope there age customers to follow the and artists know, and would be no increase in advice of health authorities, Security personnel is also they are all very under- such conditions, which we have installed additional employed at The Square standing.” have been more than ad- signage at entry points and Mirrabooka, where a spo- Scarborough Sunset equate to date.” throughout the centre. keswoman said the centre Markets on Thursday The retail section of the “Security personnel are was actively following the nights were cancelled for markets was also can- also on hand to ensure phys- State Government’s advice. this week. celled last week due to ical distancing, the wearing “Our centre remains open Scarborough Beach strong winds at Scarbo- of masks and other govern- for people to shop for grocer- Association chairman rough foreshore. ment measures continue to ies, medicine and essential be observed by everyone.” supplies,” she said. This lockdown will have a The lines at Coles and Westfield Innaloo will also Woolworths have died down open for essential shopping, huge impact on businesses since Sunday afternoon with an updated listing of who continue to incur fixed costs when residents flocked to store hours and temporary stock up on groceries. closures on its website. The food court at Westfield Innaloo has been blocked off.

STI 6 NEWS February 4, 2021 Car dealership The next frontier revamp approved

Nadia Budihardjo THE $12 million redevelop- to be demolished. ment of a car dealership has The redevelopment would A PERTH university stu- been approved despite con- consist of five showrooms, a dent has made rocket sci- cerns that it failed to follow workshop or car wash and a ence an easy feat as he the long-term vision set out small cafe or restaurant prepares to blast off to the for the Herdsman Glenda- fronting Scarborough Beach United States to continue lough area. Road. his research into outer A draft Herdsman Glenda- Planning Solutions direc- space. lough structure plan aims to tor Ben Doyle, who pres- UWA Mechanical Engi- transform the precinct from ented as a concerned neering and Finance stu- an industrial area to a mix of member of the public, said dent James Dingley is due residential, office and shop- the proposed development to start his two-year Mas- ping areas. could not be defined as “non- ters course in space sys- The Metro Inner-North substantial”. tems engineering in the US Joint Development Assess- “This development in August, where he will be ment Panel last Thursday includes removal of all working with space insti- approved Eagers Automo- buildings on the site; it’s a tutes including NASA. tive’s proposal for two dou- complete redevelopment,” “As a non-American citi- ble-storey buildings on 345 he said. zen, I won’t be able to deal Scarborough Beach Road Mr Doyle said “non-sub- with the rockets them- next to Glendalough train stantial” developments selves as they are weapons station. included erecting signage of mass destruction,” he The City of Stirling’s re- and changes to land use. said. “All the mission sponsible authority report Rowe Group senior urban designing, planning, I’ll said the proposal was consi- planner Reyne Dial, present- definitely be able to be dered to be a “non-substan- ing on behalf of the appli- involved in that. tial” development within the cant, said decision makers “The way the Fulbright draft plan. could exercise discretion as scholarship works is it cov- “As the proposal is consis- the structure plan had not ers the costs of my univer- tent with the existing land been finalised. sity, which is in America, uses on site, the proposal for “We had consideration to so it’s a significant cost.” non-substantial develop- the draft structure plan but The Hale School gradu- ment will not prejudice the it’s still a draft document,” ate initiated UWA Aero- UWA Mechanical Engineering and Finance student James future development context he said. space, a team of students Dingley is off to the United States. of the Herdsman Glenda- The panel approved the focused on developing lough special control area,” development 4-1, with spe- high-powered rocket capa- at six years old. going to come in and it said. cialist member John Syme bilities in WA, and said his “I watched a science doc- squash me,” he said. The site was previously objecting. interest in space started umentary about meteo- “I went from being terri- home to North City Holden “It is not the location for when he watched a docu- rites, which terrified me; fied of space to being fasci- but has been vacant for car yards, the planning is mentary about meteorites big balls of iron which were nated by space.” about nine months, with the inconsistent for that,” he existing buildings proposed said.

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An artist’s impression of the proposed White Sands redevelopment. Picture: Urbis Plans get bigger A PROPOSED $120 million in the Scarborough Master reys and one of 12 storeys,” apartment block on the for- Plan. The plan allows devel- the report said. mer White Sands tavern site opments in the area to have “This responds to com- in Scarborough has up to 12 storeys, with a munity feedback which returned with grander height bonus of six storeys sought slender development plans. in exchange for community to minimise visual impact. Woolworths withdrew its benefits. “The realisation of one proposal for a 25-storey The new development taller residential tower building on West Coast application report, prepared results in far less bulk or Highway in October for revi- by Urbis, proposes a 29-sto- visual impact.” sion after community feed- rey northern tower and a 12- The proposed develop- back. storey southern tower, with ment is open for public com- A group of residents was a three-level podium. ment via developmentwa. concerned about the pro- “The proposal seeks a tow- com.au/planning-and-ap- posed height significantly er height of 29 storeys in lieu provals/current-planning- exceeding the limit specified of three towers, two of 18 sto- items until February 23.

STI 8 NEWS February 4, 2021 Hospice would be safe haven

Laura Pond encephalopathy, cerebral families. palsy, cortical visual impair­ “Initially I felt very lost BARBARA Goodwin knows ment, dysphagia and gastro­ and alone,” she said. too well the benefits of palli­ paresis. “It would be a bit like hav­ ative care. A team of physio, speech ing a safe haven. Her and husband Adam’s and occupational therapists “I think it’s just so impor­ nearly two­year­old son Win­ provide daily intensive ther­ tant — as horrible as the ston, known as Winnie, has apy. memory would be (at the been in the expert hands of “I’ve never done anything child’s end of life) — to make Perth Children Hospital’s as hard as this,” Mrs Good­ it as good a memory as it can palliative care team for most win said. be. of his young life. “I think it’s going to be a Mrs Goodwin said she was It’s not place to connect, get the best immediately worried when possible care, it would be they were referred to the just end peaceful.” team but reassured when of life care, it’s Asked about some opposi­ told how they support chil­ tion to the hospice’s pro­ dren with life­limiting con­ quality of life posed site in Swanbourne ditions. care. and Mrs Goodwin could not “It’s not just end of life help but become emotional. care, it’s quality of life care,” Barbara Goodwin “Have you thought about she said. “We’ve got three other the people actually going “It’s a very holistic boys so we’ve got to keep it through that? It makes me approach. They are about together for them. really angry,” she said. the whole family. “Some days are better and “Our life is often just hard “We know Winnie’s life­ some are worse.” and sad so to have somewh­ time is going to be limited.” She said making friends ere to go would be invalu­ Winnie suffers five to six with families going through able.” clusters of seizures a day, is similar experiences had The foundation has been fed via a nasojejunal tube, been a great help, and fundraising to build the hos­ has had multiple bouts of believed it would be one of pice and has raised more aspiration pneumonia since the many benefits of WA’s than $5 million — but chief August and regularly first children’s hospice executive Carrick Robinson requires oxygen. being proposed by Perth said more was needed to re­ He has a brain malforma­ Children’s Hospital Founda­ ach its $20 million goal. tion and was diagnosed with tion for children with a life­ Donate at pchf.org.au/ early infantile epileptic limiting illness and their childrenshospice. Adam and Barbara Goodwin with son Winston. Picture: David Baylis Candidates make pitch in Yokine Bag thieves punch woman’s face MORE than $100,000 has amenities for dog owners ly after the Vintage Carni­ A WOMAN was punched withdrawn money from an on to the bag. been promised for major and a basketball or netball val event held at the park in the face at Karrinyup ATM before returning to Sgt Wanstall said the upgrades in Yokine ahead half­court. earlier this year. Shopping Centre while try­ her car at the under­ suspect managed to grab of the State Election. The shops around Liberal candidate for Mt ing to stop thieves from ground carpark on Fran­ the bag and ran from the Labor has pledged Michael Street would be Lawley Suzanne Migdale stealing her handbag. cis Avenue, where a scene with another per­ $170,000 to two projects on upgraded with more space said the Liberal Party also The 61­year­old victim suspect forcibly opened son, but were followed by a Michael Street and Knight for pedestrians, landscape, promised to build better was about to leave the cen­ her car door and grabbed witness. The pair dropped Reserve if it is re­elected in trees, street furniture and community facilities in tre in her car on January at the handbag on her lap. the bag and ran off. March. unique lighting. Yokine. “I’m fighting for 26 between 1pm and He said the alleged offen­ A 16­year­old boy and 15­ The upgrade at Knight Mt Lawley MLA Simon upgrades to Terry Tyzack 1.30pm when the attack der punched the woman in year­old girl from Scarbo­ Reserve would include new Millman said the invest­ Aquatic Centre and new occurred. the face several times and rough have been arrested playground equipment, ment into Knight Reserve facilities at Yokine Bowling Senior Sergeant Craig dragged her out of the car and will face court this barbecues, furniture, was necessary, particular­ Club,” she said. Wanstall said she had while she was still holding month.

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STI 10 NEWS February 4, 2021 CRIME WATCH Ishar makes an impact rence number 9968. OSBORNE PARK Nadia Budihardjo POLICE are looking for a man who damaged the A WOMEN’S health organi- window of an Osborne sation that was a finalist for Park business. a national award will con- A cyclist stopped in tinue its services for urgent front of a business on Piti- care during the lockdown. no Court on January 19 at Ishar Multicultural 1am. The man went Women’s Health Services is around the side of the a finalist in the outstanding building, which was organisation category of the INNALOO caught on CCTV. HESTA Impact awards. MORE than $600 worth of Shortly after, the build- The awards recognise Pokemon cards were sto- ing alarm went off and a health and community ser- len from Toymate Inna- window was damaged. vices professionals taking loo. Police have released a positive steps, with Ishar The man walked into CCTV image of a man recognised for providing the Scarborough Beach who they believe may be inclusive and culturally sen- Road store and browsed able to assist them. sitive services for refugee around on December 30 at The man is described as and migrant women. 12.30pm. having tanned skin, of Chief executive Andrea He left after taking sev- muscular build, with Creado said the Mirraboo- eral packets of Pokemon short hair and a sleeve tat- ka-based organisation cards, hiding them within too on his right arm. would continue some of its his clothes and bag. He wore a black hat, yel- services for urgent care dur- Police have released low shirt, black shorts, ing the lockdown. CCTV images of a man grey sneakers and rode a “We’ll have at least two who they believe could black bicycle. staff available every day, one assist them with their Contact Crime Stop- from a medical stream and investigation. The man is pers with reference num- one social worker to assist described as about 20-25 ber 9971. any clients that have urgent years old, of slim build, needs who would walk into A group craft class at Ishar. Picture: Tanita Seton having light skin, with the centre,” Ms Creado said. short black hair and tat- “These would be women phone consultation.” “We would use that the best possible lives that toos on his legs and arms. who are most often experi- Other services include towards providing mental, they can and enable them to He wore a navy and encing a breakdown in men- activity packs for parents or social and emotional sup- make choices that can help white striped shirt and tal health or escaping a caregivers having difficult- port to older women through them to create this.” dark shorts with red and domestic violence situation, ies keeping children one of our support groups,” Winners will be white shoes. or women who are pregnant engaged as they stay home. she said. “That group gets announced via a livestream Anyone with informa- and need care. Ms Creado said if Ishar very little funding and we on February 24. tion is asked to contact “For all non-urgent medi- won the award, the prize find that it’s a really vital Ishar Multicultural Crime Stoppers on 1800 cal and mental health or money would help keep an program. Women’s Health Services is 333 000 or crimestopper- family support, ongoing ser- under-funded program “Our mission is to inspire at Sudbury Road, Mirraboo- swa.com.au with refe- vices, all of that we’ll do alive. women and families to lead ka. Call 9345 5335.

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STI 12 NEWS February 4, 2021 Bid to save cockatoo site

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A GROUP of residents wants to protect the foraging and breeding grounds of black cockatoos in Hamersley. Broadcast Australia pro- poses to rezone about 13ha of land bounded by Erindale Road, Lennox Place and Reid Highway and turn it into a mix of residential, public open spaces and an internal road network. Hamersley mother Marie Giorgi, who uses the oval with her kids, said the com- munity had concerns about the potential environmental impacts. More than 200 people have joined the Save Erindale Road Bushland group on Facebook. Hamersley mum Marie Giorgi at the fenced off Erindale “At present this is a bank- Road bushland with daughters Viola, 3, and Scarlet, 6. sia woodland that’s listed as Picture: Nadia Budihardjo an endangered ecological community,” Mrs Giorgi the Environmental Protec- the site at their December said. tion Authority. meeting. “The project area is also a “As a result of that, the Mrs Giorgi said the group foraging habitat for black EPA has made a decision to would be waiting for the cockatoos who the commun- assess the proposal but they council before making the ity knows its population is requested further informa- next move. threatened due to habitat tion from the developer.” The upcoming council loss. City Stirling councillor meeting on February 9 is “We rallied around and Lisa Thornton asked for the subject to change following informed the community Mayor to write to the Pre- the State Government’s that there was an opportuni- mier and Federal ministers lockdown announcement on ty to make submissions to for urgent intervention on Sunday.

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STI 14 TELEVISION February 4, 2021

Pierra Willix also speaks to traditional owners in every town and AFTER spending nearly region he travels to. two decades traversing the “There is a significance globe for what could easily in knowing whose country be described as one of the and what country we are on best jobs in the world, there No place like home when we visit somewhere,” are few places Ernie Dingo he explained. has yet to visit. Alongside Dr Richard So much so, it has become Ernie Dingo brings heart and soul to travel guide role Walley, the pair created the a challenge for producers to first public performance of find destinations that the the welcome to country in Going Places presenter is 1976, but he says its yet to step foot in. significance still needs to be understood. “It’s about “Once you acknowledging your get a taste presence in an area from a spiritual point of view. It is of travel around important for people to know that somebody is Australia, it looking after that country, even if it is just in a is a bug.” spiritual sense,” he said. With international travel “Before a trip, they get likely off the cards for the excited and say we are near future, Dingo hopes we going somewhere I have can all continue to embrace never been before and it our vast backyards, even turned into a bit of a when borders reopen. game,” he said. “Once you get a taste of “We would go there and travel around Australia, it be walking down the street Ernie Dingo hosts the fourth season of his travel show Going Places. is a bug,” he said. “You and a bloke on the side of don’t have to have a the road would usually stop been an ambitious task but this all around the country, that he would have From Esperance and passport, you speak the me and be like ‘hey, Ernie he surprisingly labels the it would be a lifetime job,” struggled to rein it in. Albany to Margaret River same language, the money how you going?’ production of the latest he said. “I’m glad they didn’t send and Rotto (“Whoops, I mean is the same and you can fly “I love letting them think season of his solo series as Along the way, guest host me, otherwise I would still Rottnest. You can’t say home within a couple of they have finally got me.” “easy”. Aaron Fa’aoso (Black be there filming six months Rotto unless you are a hours.” With a nearly four-decade Starting in the Comedy, Little J & Big Cuz) later,” he laughed. yobbo”), he has his list of Next on his Australian career behind him, Whitsundays, he visits the also steps in, visiting the Ever the WA advocate, ideas ready to go. bucket list? including a 16-year stint on Murray River, Melville Granite Belt in Queensland, Dingo reveals he has gone “I am more or less saying “I’ll wait until the The Great Outdoors, the Island and Darwin, meeting where he catches up with in to bat for his home State. I don’t want to leave the cyclones settle down and 64-year-old has spent the locals who share their love music legend Kev Carmody, “We tend to promote the State and I want to do most check out the Pilbara or past four years focusing on of their home towns. who co-wrote the iconic east coast a lot and have of the episodes for the next head out to desert because I showcasing the best of this “People have these tune, From Little Things only done three of the season here,” he said. haven’t been there for a nation. amazing stories from Big Things Grow. shows in WA in the past As a proud Yamatji man, while.” Putting together a travel around the country and we It was missing out on that four years, so I said that we Dingo wants others to Going Places with Ernie show over the past year have a glimpse into just a yarn that Dingo said he had to rectify those embrace the ethos of the Dingo is on Sundays at seems like it would have few of them. If I was to do regrets, but he is realistic numbers,” he reveals. travel series, in which he 7.40pm on NITV. Bumpy road ahead Lucy Rutherford relationships. BUMP (MA) Newcomer Morris is OLY (Nathalie Morris) is a particularly brilliant as the Grade A high schooler with CREATORS: Claudia central character, a clear idea of what she Karvan and Kelsey Munro impressively balancing the wants her future to be: STARRING: Nathalie comedy and drama and saving the world working Morris, Claudia Karvan, walking the fine line for the UN. Angus Sampson between the maturity of 1 That is until she finds ᗂᗂᗂ ⁄2 motherhood and naivety of herself in the back of an STREAMING: on Stan being a teenager. ambulance giving birth to a The storylines of the baby, having had no idea are facing their own marital adult characters are less she was even pregnant. problems, with Angie original and detract from To make matters worse, finding solace with fellow the central relationship the baby is not her teacher and Santiago’s between Oly and Santiago, boyfriend Lachy’s (Peter father Matias (Ricardo another nuanced teenage Thurnwald) but that of Scheihing Vasquez). character. school reprobate Santiago A Stan original series, A truly diverse show, the (Carlos Sanson Jr). Bump is able to look past its series never feels like it is Oly’s parents Angie soapy set-up and offer a ticking boxes, just simply (Claudia Karvan) and Dom funny and heartfelt look at showing what an (Angus Sampson) support issues around motherhood, Australian high school Nathalie Morris and Angus Sampson in Bump. Picture: Roadshow Rough Diamond her in any way they can but culture, family and looks like.

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MAINTAINING community connection and caring staff are at the heart of MYVISTA’s success. The not-for-profit community based aged-care provider was originally created to meet the needs of people from culturally diverse backgrounds in and around the City of Stirling and continues to welcome people of all backgrounds at its Balcatta site and new state-of-the-art Mirrabooka facility. price. Onsite amenities MYVISTA at Balcatta for include a hair salon with nearly 30 years. Mirrabooka gym, physio and pharmacy The thriving community MYVISTA Mirrabooka set to open soon. has 43 retirement villas and offers brand new Contemporary comfort 102 residential aged-care retirement apartments and and care is also a feature of places supported by a vast residential aged care within the residential aged-care network of volunteers and one secure complex that is building, where all rooms caring and professional now a striking landmark in have king single Sentida staff. the heart of vibrant beds and 50-inch smart TVs. The Retirement Village Mirrabooka. Clubhouse is the hub of the The apartments are for Balcatta village in Balcatta, where retirees who are seeking The concept of co-located residents gather to share spacious luxury close to retirement living and fun and friendship. shops, transport and residential aged care has Call 9207 4666 or visit amenities at an affordable been very successful for myvista.com.au. HELPING WITH CLAIMS TREWIN Norman & Co has more than 50 years of combined experience in advocating and litigating on personal injury claims. These include motor vehicle accidents, work injuries, injuries in public places, boating accidents, dog attacks, criminal injuries compensation claims, TPD claims through your superannuation and catastrophic injury claims. Trewin Norman & Co is one of the last locally owned boutique firms in which is answerable to pay getting better. Perth, with a significant compensation on behalf of Your first consultation is client base created the person or company “at free of charge, strictly primarily through fault” or responsible at law confidential and obligation word-of-mouth and for the injuries and the free — it is never a bad idea personal referrals. losses that flow from those to seek free advice and at Personal injury laws are injuries. least learn what you might State-specific, so it is The firm has years of be entitled to claim. important to have a local experience liaising directly If the team at Trewin lawyer who understands with all public and private Norman & Co believes they the laws of WA and what is sector insurers, can help you, they act on a needed to effectively run government bodies, No Win, No Fee basis and your case and maximise insurance lawyers and the will provide you with a full your entitlements pursuant courts to ensure the process costs disclosure to give you to those laws. is as streamlined and peace of mind. Most personal injury hassle-free as possible so Visit trewinnorman. claims involve an insurer that clients can focus on com.au or call 9240 7722.

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2 1 1 8/350 West Coast Highway, Scarborough Contact the agent Agency: Peard Real Estate Contact: Paul Kettle on 0403 177 680 or Brandon Pisani on 0449 771 505

ENJOY the perks of a beachfront lifestyle from this apartment, without the time and hassle of having to maintain a larger home and block. You can ride, walk or jog along the coastal pathway, head down to the sand and surf and take in delightful sunsets and ocean glimpses, plus the Scarborough foreshore is nearby where you can catch up with friends for a meal or drink or head off to the Sunset The home has an a bathroom with separate Markets. open-plan living-dining/ toilet. The complex has a pool, kitchen area that looks out Secure, undercover and the ground-floor to the pool. parking for one car is residence is poolside, so The kitchen has been included. The selling agents when you do not want to renovated and has modern said the property would be head out to the beach, you appliances and ample an ultimate beach pad for a can still have a relaxing storage. first-home owner or a swim just a few steps from There are two bedrooms, strategic purchase for an your front door. both with built-in robes and investor.

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STI 22 SPORT February 4, 2021 Cricket One step on hold WA Premier Cricket will decide this week if round 13 of the competition can be played because of the closer to COVID­19 shutdown. Cricket operations man­ ager Ahmad Khan said a decision would be reached after the Stirling Times went to press. Games All men’s and women’s first grade two­day games Nadia Budihardjo were halted when the State short term, the world Government announced a JUNIOR water polo player champs are still supposed to five­day lockdown to stop the Phillipa Pedley is one step go ahead this year so I was spread of COVID­19 on Sun­ closer to the Olympics after aiming for that first.” day. Mr Khan said it was still being selected for a pro­ Pedley was selected for the being determined how the spective squad for the 2024 Australian 20 and under scores reached by that time games. female water polo squad last would affect the league’s The 19­year­old Chur­ year, preparing for selection results and future fixtures. chlands resident is one of 18 for the 2021 World Women’s Before the announcement, athletes selected for the first Junior Water Polo Cham­ Crawley­based University Pathway to Paris squad, pionships. Cricket Club had already identified by Water Polo She will be training with fallen to an attack from Australia as prospective the team going to the sum­ southern suburbs side Wil­ players for the 2024 Olym­ mer Olympics in Tokyo, letton. pics. which was scheduled for Willetton bowler Matthew The squad will join the July. Hanna took five of Universi­ Aussie Stingers on the Sun­ “They’ll be focusing on the ty’s wickets in 14.1 overs and shine Coast for a camp, lead­ Olympic team for this year three maidens at UWA’s ing up to the Tokyo and our role will be to sup­ James Oval. The attack left Olympics, in March. port them, help them play University at 111 all out be­ Pedley said the selection games,” Pedley said. fore Willetton’s reply of 195 was unexpected for her, par­ “Next year, after the included an 82­run innings ticularly after a decrease in Olympics, they’ll be looking from Blair Walsh. activity last year due to towards 2024 and the World The game played by Clare­ COVID­19. Champs along the way.” mont­Nedlands against “They put it on social UWA Torpedoes goalkeep­ Midland­Guildford at Swan­ media and I was in the mid­ er Tess Hosking was also bourne’s Creswell Park was dle of work, I was getting all included in the Pathway to suspended. these texts saying ‘Con­ Paris squad and Water Polo The game between Subia­ grats’,” she said. Australia may add more Phillipa Pedley has been selected for Water Polo Australia’s Pathway to Paris squad, a co­Floreat and Melville was “I was sort of thinking players. group identified as potential players for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Picture: David Baylis declared a draw.

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Lexus drives new standard Andrew Chesterton chassis”. Step up through the you’re able to take it all in. want it to. might also be the best. How So much so, how this car range and you’ll add perks Firing up the IS 350’s While it still definitely often do you get to say that? THE words ‘sporty’ and drives will form the such as a moonroof, bigger six-cylinder engine — the favours an up-shift over the ‘Lexus’ have always looked blueprint for all future alloys, leather seats and a welcome thrum now piped opposite, it’s now happy to a little odd together, haven’t Lexus vehicles. banging Mark Levinson into the cabin courtesy of hold a lower gear through LEXUS IS they? The brand calls it the stereo. Lexus ‘Real Sound Intake’ corners with little fuss. Oh, there have been Lexus Driving Signature But perhaps the most — and engage the car’s The downside? VARIANTS: 300 Luxury; exceptions that prove the and the IS is the very first exciting addition in all angriest Sport Plus settings The IS350 feels too heavy 300 F-Sport; 300h rule, of course — the car to get it, given it’s the models is the big, clear and (which also taps into the at times, combined with a Luxury; 300h F Sport; howling LFA supercar very first car developed on easy-to-use 10.3-inch firmest adaptive damping sense of its power being 350 F Sport being the most obvious the brand’s new touchscreen in the centre of settings) and you’ll happily unavailable when you need PRICES: $61,500; example — but generally mini-Nurburgring test the dash. find it mostly lives up to the it. $70,000; $64,500; speaking, Lexus knows facility in Japan, which Yes, you read right: a hype on the right twisting The 380Nm on offer $73,000; $75,000 plenty about luxury and opened in 2019. touch screen, meaning you roads. reaches its peak at a high ENGINES: 2.0-litre customer care, but You can have your IS in can at last ignore Lexus’s The sport-tuned 4800rpm; planting your foot four-cylinder turbo petrol range-wide performance three engine offerings (a infernal Remote Touch suspension and stiffened in the middle of the rev (300); 2.5-litre driving? 2.0-litre petrol, a 2.5-litre Controller, which chassis now do a range results in far less four-cylinder petrol Not so much. hybrid or a 3.5-litre V6) and transforms even the easiest commendable job of head-snapping acceleration hybrid (300h); 3.5-litre Which is at least partly two major trim levels infotainment tasks into a keeping you straight and than you’d hope for. V6 petrol (350) what makes the new IS (Luxury or F Sport), with hair-tearing nightmare. true at speed, and the There is a better driving OUTPUTS: family so exciting. pricing spanning $61,500 for The mousepad-style steering (a touch too heavy Lexus among this new fleet 180kW/350Nm; The brand’s biggest seller the cheapest IS 300 Luxury controller is still present for in F Sport guise) of IS models, though: a 133kW/300Nm; in Australia (historically, as to $78,100 for the most some reason but trust me, confidently guides you little surprisingly, the 232kW/380Nm it’s now being eclipsed by expensive IS 350 F Sport. you’ll now find yourself where you need to be. cheapest 2.0-litre turbo TRANSMISSION: SUVs) has gone under the Standard gear is what avoiding it like you would a Lexus says much work engine. Eight-speed automatic or knife almost explicitly to you might expect of a car at coughing commuter on has been done to make the It makes a V6-rivalling CVT automatic improve its performance this price point, including public transport in 2020. gearbox feel less fussy and 350Nm and, more (300h only) credentials. Or, in the 18-inch alloys, LED Pictures may not do the more predictive, more likely important, it’s all available FUEL ECONOMY: words of the company’s headlights, a 10-speaker IS full justice, but it’s a to pick and hold a gear from a much lower 8.2L/100km; 5.1L/100km; executives, to finally stereo and heated handsome and rather than needlessly shift 1650rpm. 9.5L/100km “realise the potential of the faux-leather seats. sporty-looking ride when up right when you don’t So the cheapest model

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