Dog Blamed for Savage Bibra Lake Mauling
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Thursday, October 15, 2020 perthnow.com.au/community-news DODGEBALL FUSION GET ready for indoor beach dodgeball — a fusion of two already quirky, fun sports — set The secret is remember the five Ds of dodgeball: to start exclusively in Fremantle next week. dodge, duck, dip, dive — and dodge FULL STORY P3 Picture: Andrew Ritchie Dog blamed for savage Bibra Lake mauling TURTLE ATTACK Ben Smith week with fatal injuries on pleaded with owners to ing turtles killed by preda- son, but the City had made HERO the shoreline next to Bibra keep their pets on leashes tors dropped from 25 to 17 considerable efforts to safe- THE worst kill of south- Lake regional playground near lakes and wetlands, between 2018-19 and 2019- guard turtles in the area. western snake-necked tur- had to be put down by wild- especially given the turtles 20. Nests found to have been “To date we have lost five SON’S tles in Bibra Lake wetlands life group Native Arc. are in the midst of nesting raided by predators also turtles to what we believe to this breeding season has The City of Cockburn season. reduced from 135 to 120. be a dog attack, one to raven heightened local resolve to suspects the injuries were City-backed research by Cockburn environment attacks and two due to veh- AWARD safeguard the threatened caused by a dog — as Murdoch University PhD manager Chris Beaton said icle impact,” he said. species. opposed to a fox or other student Anthony Santoro at least eight turtles had Page 7 Four turtles found last wild predator — and has found the number of nest- died so far this nesting sea- CONTINUED PAGE 3 FRE 2 NEWS October 15, 2020 NEWS ...................................................................... P1-17 CRIME WATCH ......................................................... P10 Caught on camera dumping old furniture TELETHON PREVIEW ......................................... P16-17 Day for ON STAGE................................................................. P20 ZEST FOR LIFE FEATURE ........................................ P21 Bushland not a bin furry fun FASHION .................................................................. P22 Adam Poulsen same thing. guilty pleas to four counts of THERE will be wagging REAL ESTATE .................................................... P24-26 A fridge, couch and letter- littering and two of failing to tails and heavy panting A LITTERBUG is more than box were among the items identify the driver of a veh- aplenty when the City of TRADES DIRECTORY ........................................ P27-30 $4500 out-of-pocket after he that investigators from the icle. Cockburn’s annual Fur EMPLOYMENT ........................................................ P30 was caught dumping furni- Department of Water and Magistrate Joanne Run hits Manning Park CLASSIFIEDS ........................................................... P30 ture and rubbish in bush- Environmental Regulation Andretich fined Papalia this Sunday. land at Wattleup. found discarded next to a $3500 and ordered him to pay The casual dog and SPORT ................................................................. P30-31 Steven James Papalia, 53, track. $1157.80 in court costs. family friendly event is INSIDE came to the attention of au- On another occasion, a The DWER prosecutor back for its fifth year and thorities last October when a witness saw Papalia and an- told the court the maximum offers locals a chance to CCTV camera filmed him other man dump a mattress penalty for littering was walk with their pooch, driving his Holden Commo- and other household rub- $62,000. register their dog before dore ute with a tray full of bish on a verge in Beeliar. “The offending was not tri- the November 1 deadline Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan rubbish into Paul Doyle When investigators sent vial,” she said. and even learn dog obe- News Production: Matt Zis Reserve. him a notice demanding that “The illegal dumping of dience tips. Design: Carly Pilton Minutes later Papalia was he identify the driver of the waste in bush areas self-evi- There will also be Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings filmed driving in the oppo- vehicle, he failed to do so. dently affects public enjoy- stalls, a puppy fashion Digital Editor: Alison Middleton site direction with an empty Papalia was sentenced in ment. There was a parade, photo booth and General inquiries: 9237 1000 tray. his absence in Fremantle significant amount of rub- a canine agility course He was recorded on an- Magistrate’s Court last Fri- bish dumped on two sepa- between 10am-1pm. Email: [email protected] other occasion doing the day, after entering written rate occasions.” Reporters: Ben Smith 9237 1436 (Cockburn, East Fremantle) Adam Poulsen 9237 1534 (Melville, Fremantle) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Group Sales Director: Max Wilson 0420 927 511 communitynews.com.au Business Development Manager: Paul Skuse 0413 686 100 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Contact Centre/Trades: Rick Edwards 9237 1442 /FremantleGazette Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group /FreoGazette 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. CONTACT US CONTACT Printed by Colourpress 54 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. COC October 15, 2020 NEWS 3 Markets our State’s best Adam Poulsen FREMANTLE Markets are officially WA’s best, after claiming travel website Wotif’s 2020 people’s choice award. A Wotif spokeswoman said the markets, which Two of the dead turtles found at Bibra Lake. Picture: City of Cockburn/ Facebook were established in 1897, emerged a “firm favourite” with close to 40 per cent of the vote. Steps to protect turtles The accolade was part of Wotif’s Uniquely Aussie FROM PAGE 1 believes the injuries sus- nesting locations and spent Awards, which also include tained by the turtles are $22,000 on GPS trackers to gongs for best bowls club, “Forty-five eggs were consistent with a dog monitor turtle locations. best big thing, best holiday able to be recovered from attack rather than a fox.” As part of their recently park and best schnitty. the turtles that were Most nesting activity adopted animal manage- Those went to the Mos- Fremantle Markets patron Melina Kammann browses the attacked last week, and happens between Septem- ment and exercise plan, the man Park Bowling Club, fresh produce on offer. Picture: Tegan Court these have been placed in ber and March, but can dif- City has also committed to Ravensthorpe’s Big Lolli- holes and covered with soil fer depending on female prohibit cats from conser- pop, the Bunbury Foreshore awesome food; it just all in- the market really interest- in strategic areas around nesting habits. vation areas such as Bibra Discovery Park and tertwines. ing for locals,” she said. Bibra Lake.” The City has taken steps Lake and, by 2025, ban Nedlands watering hole the “It’s a multicultural vibe. I “Obviously we did rely on Mr Beaton said the City’s to provide protection from them from leaving their Captain Stirling Hotel. think everyone feels comfor- tourists so we’re trying to environment team had predators, including owner’s property . Fremantle Markets’ table here.” make more reasons for investigated the incident ensuring its feral animal There have also been Natasha Atkinson said the There was little time for locals to visit us by having at and were fairly certain it control program coincides efforts to reduce turtle award came as a surprise celebration, however, with least one event each month. was a dog that caused the with turtle nesting season, fatalities caused by vehi- and an honour. staff now planning the mar- “It’s just going be a great injuries. upgraded fencing on turtle cles, such as temporary “We work really hard so kets’ next event: a Mexicana festival environment. “Native ARC vets who nesting cages and changes signs and message boards, it’s nice to be recognised for Fiesta. “We’re asking everyone to assessed the dead turtles to their volunteer ‘Turtle modification of fauna your efforts,” she said. Ms Atkinson said the fes- dust off their sombrero and were relatively confident Tackers’ program. underpasses and removing “I think there’s a charm to tival, which will run on the come on down.” the injuries were caused by They have also re-engi- kerbing near the corner of Fremantle Markets you weekend of October 31 and Attractions will include a a dog rather than a fox,” he neered a retaining wall Progress Drive and Hope can’t achieve anywhere else. November 1, was among a mariachi band, K2 dance said. “The City’s feral ani- along the western side of Road to allow turtles an “The history of the build- series of upcoming events. flash mob, and pinatas and mal control contractor also Bibra Lake to provide safe easier passage. ing, the eclectic mix of stall- “Since reopening for trick or treat bags for the holders, the buskers, the COVID, we’re trying to keep kids. Dodgeball in the dirt LOCALS will get the chance the O’Connor centre courts from work, it’s just a good plans would be made to to dodge, duck, dip, dive and for two 15-minute halves in social aspect,” he said. team up with other indoor dodge — with a sandy twist Perth’s only league of this All it took to get the ball beach volleyball centres to — when a new partnership kind. rolling, Fremantle Indoor continue the growth of dod- between Dodgeball Acad- “You’re going to need a lot Volleyball Centre manager geball around Perth. emy Perth and Fremantle more stamina in beach dod- David McCann said, was Dodgeball games will be Beach Indoor Volleyball geball than on normal just one simple message as played Wednesday nights Centre begins next week. ground,” Mr Jones said. Mr Jones reached out to the and Mr McCann assured The new league gives Despite the physical chal- venue through it’s website. there would also be other players the chance to expe- lenge, Mr Jones said he “We were looking at ways activities available. rience traditional dodge- wanted the league to pro- we can attract new players “On a Wednesday, it’s re- ball played on a sandy base, vide a fun, social environ- to such a small sport and we ally casual,” he said.