Dog Blamed for Savage Bibra Lake Mauling

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

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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. “We’ve which Dodgeball Academy ment for teams looking to felt that taking dodgeball to got a couple of table tennis Perth owner-organiser try something different. sand would be a brilliant tables, we’ve got a play- Jamee Jones believes will “They can have a bever- way to do that,” Mr Jones ground indoors for the kids add a challenging new layer age while they’re there and said. and we’ve got a basketball to the sport. enjoy their night out, if it’s If the Fremantle league is section.” Jim McCann, Dave McCann and Jamee Jones are bringing Teams of six will take to away from the kids or away successful, Mr Jones said Amber Lilley together dodgeball and indoor beach volleyball.

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COC October 15, 2020 NEWS 5 Press $2m compo etched for carpark Adam Poulsen ity,” City design manager in print Russel Kingdom wrote in his THE City of Fremantle has report to council. requested $2 million com- “The City will need to history pensation from the State commence a detailed docu- Government for a recently ment that clearly demon- built carpark that will be strates relevant costs SWAN River Print Studio swallowed up by Freman- involved as part of the com- members have been putting tle’s new police station. pensation application.” their enormous etching The figure includes the $1 Mr Kingdom said the press to good use in prepara- million cost of designing and request for lost revenue was tion for their annual art ex- constructing the 155-bay made on the basis it would hibition, which opens in Cappuccino Strip carpark, take at least two years to South Fremantle on Satur- which opened in March 2018 “identify, build and oper- day. on the site of the former Stan ationalise new car parking Founder and curator Jo Reilly Centre, as well as the facilities”. The existing pub- Darvall said the vintage equivalent of two years’ pro- lic carpark would be piece of equipment allowed jected revenue. retained until works com- them to create works on a The request is among sev- menced on the site. scale few WA print groups eral conditions the City has Mr Kingdom said concept could match. laid on the table before it will planning for the police sta- “It’s a 150-tonne press, formally support revocation tion was “well under way”. made in Victoria by Mel- Pippa Lightfood, left, Bethwyn Porter, Katie Glaskin, Kylee Larsen, Claire Lawson, Joy of the existing management Another condition bourne Etching Supplies in Lefroy and Jo Darvall show off the heavy-duty 1950s press. Picture: Adam Poulsen order at the Stan Reilly site, requests that two land par- the 1950s,” she said. where the station is to be cels at the southeast corner “There are a lot of print- was formed in 2017 and com- Darvall said their facilities and educate the community built. Fremantle City coun- of the site be excluded from making groups (in WA), but prises 10 award-winning art- were available to non-mem- about the unique and spe- cillors voted unanimously at the revocation. none that have a press this ists who work from a bers. cialised facility we’ve got last month’s meeting to The first, which backs on size. dedicated space at Apple- “Because you’ve got to be here.” advise the Government the to South Terrace, would be “It means that young art- cross’s Heathcote Cultural really skilled to use some- The free exhibition will be City would approve the revo- retained by the City to build ists and professional artists Precinct. thing of that scale — because hosted at the Earlywork Gal- cation if the conditions were a public road that would who want to work in a large Their art draws on various it’s just so powerful — you lery in South Fremantle met. enhance connectivity and scale can do so. print techniques including can’t let just anyone on it,” from 10am to 4pm daily until “There is a clear opportu- vehicle access. “A bit like car buffs who drypoint, monotype, chine she said. Sunday, October 25. nity here to seek reasonable The other, which faces the are right into hubcaps and colle, etching, relief printing “But we allow artists to The group will also hold an compensation from the oval, would keep open future special tyres and stuff, we’re and mezzotint. come in and access this space artist talk at the gallery on Government for the depre- development options includ- interested in different types And though the special- and rent it out at a rate that Saturday, October 24, from ciated asset value of the Stan ing a proposed public lane- of inks and papers.” ised skills required keep the we try to make affordable. 2pm to 3pm. Reilly carpark, a recent way at the rear of the South Swan River Print Studio group’s numbers low, Ms “We’re trying to reach out Adam Poulsen major investment by the Fremantle Football Club City to provide a public facil- facilities.

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THE DAY ARC STAFF WERE LIFESAVERS Ben Smith

SIX quick-thinking Cock- burn ARC employees who helped save the life of a distressed swimmer following a heart attack have been com- mended for their actions. The sextet were honoured at the Royal Life Saving WA 2020 Bravery Awards after their actions helped save the life of a male swimmer in June. The man had been swim- Cockburn ARC RLSWA Bravery awardees Rhiannon Keel, ming laps in the centre’s 50m Tamila Andreeva, Jennifer Littlejohn, Sarahjayne Whiteley, pool when he suddenly Adam Anistino and Tayliah Zimmer. stopped and within seconds, lifeguard Adam Anistino the water, while Ms Whitely defibrillator on the uncon- had radioed in a ‘code blue’ and Ms Zimmer provided scious man. and was in the water, drag- support to the first respon- He regained conscious- ging the distressed swimmer ders, managed the facility’s ness following three rounds to the side. emergency response and of CPR and began breathing He, fellow lifeguard Tami- treated staff for shock. on his own again before an la Andreeva, the pool’s oper- “It was just starting to ambulance took him to hos- ations team leader come back into our peak pital, where he had open Rhiannon Keel and duty afternoon time, so we had heart bypass surgery that manager Jennifer Littlejohn swim school parents stream- evening. all received a Gold Star Brav- ing through the door,” Ms “You can train and they ery Award at a ceremony Whiteley recalled. can tell you what it’s going to last week for their actions as Ms Whiteley said the be like, but until you’ve first responders. events of that day were still actually experienced that Meanwhile, operations co- fresh in her mind, having for yourself, seeing someone ordinator Sarahjayne Whi- happened not too long after who’s potentially dead on teley and swim school the facility had re-opened to the side of the pool, it can be supervisor Tayliah Zimmer the public following its a really confronting thing,” received bravery commen- COVID-19-enforced closure. Ms Whiteley said. dations. Ms Keel, Mr Anistino and “When you see someone Ms Keel, Ms Littlejohn Miss Andreeva began CPR who is completely limp and two members of the pub- and oxygen resuscitation being pulled out of the pool, lic helped pull the man from before Ms Littlejohn used a it’s pretty confronting.”

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Happy family: Kirsten Richardson, Philip Mercer and son Flynn Mercer. Step in like Flynn Adam Poulsen who raised the alarm when “I started CPR immediate- Philip collapsed and calmly ly while I was still on call to IF Flynn Mercer couldn’t followed instructions emergency services,” Ms keep his composure in an throughout the ordeal. Richardson continued. emergency, his father Philip “It was so clear in Flynn’s “We gave a massive shove would probably be dead now. voice that there was an and got him turned over, and Last August, the then 12- emergency… that there was I saw that Phil was grey-blue year-old helped save his something terribly wrong,” with his eyes wide open. dad’s life after the 52-year- she recalled. “He looked like a dead old went into cardiac arrest “I ran to the bedroom and body, which was scary for at their White Gum Valley found Phil on the floor. He me, but for a little boy would home. was just making a horrible have been absolutely horrif- Last week, Flynn was groaning noise – there was ic. awarded a gold star at the no response at all. “Flynn really rose to the Royal Life Saving WA Brav- “I told Flynn to call triple 0 occasion in a very frighten- ery Awards. but he couldn’t unlock my ing time so I was really Also recognised was mum phone, so I told him to stay proud of him.” Kirsten Richardson, who with his dad and keep talk- Philip suffered hypoxic received a gold medallion. ing to him while I was on the brain injury and went on to Ms Richardson said she phone.” spend 10 weeks in hospital, couldn’t have effectively per- Then Philip stopped but has since largely reco- formed CPR without Flynn, breathing. vered.

COC 8 NEWS October 15, 2020 Best, bar none

Adam Poulsen

FOR Percy Flint co-owner Eddie Sale, winning a Fre- mantle Business Award led to more than just notoriety, it brought more patrons through the door. Just over three years after it opened, the unpretentious South Fremantle “boozery and eatery” claimed the 2019 people’s choice award. Percy Flint’s Alex Bouma. Picture: Adam Poulsen Despite its popularity, Mr Sale — who owns Percy Flint tantly, its atmosphere. Fremantle Business Awards with brothers Brian and “You need to have charac- celebrate distinctive and Conor Buckley — said he ter,” he said. inventive local business was shocked to receive the “The place has to have a leaders. accolade. soul, it has to have a heart- Nominations for the 2020 “We were very humbled beat.” awards have now closed, that we’d been recognised by Venue manager Alex Bou- with finalists to be the people of Fremantle,” ma agreed. announced in the coming the 49-year-old said. “I think it’s just got a real- weeks ahead of an award “The award was an enor- ly friendly, approachable ceremony on November 20. mous morale boost for staff, kind of vibe,” she said. Fremantle Chamber chief which really helps in a small Mr Sale offered one fur- executive Danicia Quinlan business, and it makes ev- ther possible explanation for said there were a record erybody feel as though the venue’s success. number of nominees this they’re part of something.” “We make a bloody good year. Mr Sale attributed the steak sandwich, simple as “The judges will have a South Terrace bar’s success that,” he said. challenging time because to its huge range of drinks Hosted by the Fremantle the calibre of nominees has and, perhaps more impor- Chamber of Commerce, the been outstanding,” she said. Tender for operation centre THE City of Cockburn’s $2.3 will undertake the project at bay and construction of a million revamp of its Bibra the Wellard Street site, dangerous goods store. Lake operations centre is a which includes the redeve- Shed roof sheeting will be step closer after council lopment of the existing replaced during the process, accepted a tender submis- workshop, relocation of the and toilets, changerooms sion for the works. disaster recovery facility, and the welding room Shelford Constructions extension of the wash-down improved.

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COC 10 CRIME WATCH October 15, 2020

ANOTHER PERSON CHARGED PORT RORTS Shannon Hampton and closed and requested an Phil Hickey adjournment to November 20 to “allow us to go through DETECTIVES investigating that (evidence) and explain a multi-million-dollar cor- the contents”. ruption scandal at Freman- His arrest comes as WA tle Port have charged a Police and Interpol still businessman they believe work to track down Giacomo was one of the main players “Jack” Merolla and his wife Hunt for in the scheme, allegedly Daniela, who are alleged to orchestrated by a former have fled to South Africa in port manager who is now on March, after auditors hired card user the run overseas. by the port flagged the Henricus Josephus Maria alleged rort. POLICE want to find a man De Groot, 64, did not answer Their children Paolo Vin- believed responsible for questions after he appeared cenzo Merolla, 23, and Tizia- more than $1100 worth of in Fremantle Magistrate’s na Merolla, 28, are said to fraudulent transactions in Court on Friday for the first have been complicit in the Fremantle and Cockburn. time on 24 counts of corrup- long-running scheme, and The spree happened more tion in a public office. have chosen to stand trial on than a month ago, in the It is understood Mr De money laundering charges. early hours of Friday, Groot was the director of a And last month, police August 28, using credit cards company that was an revealed it had also charged stolen in a car break-in in approved supplier to the two contractors — Anjum Claremont. port. During Mr De Groot’s Rasheed and Alexander By the time the cards were court appearance, his law- Edgington — who allegedly cancelled, they been used in yer asked for the evidence worked with Mr Merolla to the Fremantle, Spearwood against her client to be dis- create fraudulent invoices. and Hamilton Hill areas. The total value of the fraudulent transactions Fine for fraudster amounted to more than $1100. A FRAUDSTER has fronted Ryder made the purchases Police have released a Fremantle Magistrate’s with two different bank CCTV image, pictured Court after he was busted cards on April 24 at the Coles above, of a man whom they using stolen bank cards to and Liquorland stores in believe may be able to assist purchase about $220 worth Fremantle and the Phoenix with their investigation. of cigarettes, tequila, beef Puma service station in He is described as light- jerky and petrol. Hamilton Hill. skinned, around 30 years Clarence Leonard Ryder, Magistrate Adam Hills- old, of a thin/medium build 31, pleaded guilty this month Wright took into account with brown hair. to three counts of gaining that Ryder, who is currently He was wearing a pink benefit by fraud and was serving time at Hakea Pris- short sleeved top. fined $900, plus court costs of on, had no similar offences Call Crime Stoppers on $225.90. on his record. 1800 333 000.

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COC 12 NEWS October 15, 2020 Get your skates on Ben Smith burgeoning skate park culture in Cockburn. A REPORT into local skate There are currently four parks has encouraged Cock- skate parks across the City, burn Council to be proactive in Atwell, Bibra Lake, Cool- in providing relevant facili- bellup and Spearwood. ties for its increasing youth The City had planned to demographic. build a skate park in Aubin The report, requested by Grove, either at Radiata Councillor Lee-Anne Smith, Park or Aubin Grove Oval. was received in the wake of a Community consultation decision to veto the recom- Cr Lee-Anne Smith. revealed 36 per cent of re- mended location for a skate spondents did not want a park in Aubin Grove. given the increase in Cock- skate park in the area at all, In her rationale, Cr Smith burn’s youth population, the compared to 41 per cent in said she wanted to challenge City ought to be proactive support of the Radiata Park negative, outdated stereo- and provide a diverse range option. type around skate parks. of skate spaces. Deputy Mayor Lara Kirk- “It’s really unfortunate It was recommended skate wood successfully moved an that young people who just spaces be incorporated with alternate recommendation want to get outside, get some other recreation and social proposing the City not fresh air and some exercise, infrastructure to increase endorse Radiata Park as the and get off their devices, passive surveillance, safety preferred location as recom- benefiting their wellbeing and improved opportunities mended, and instead insti- and their development, are for social interactions. gate a workshop with being demonised for the The report stated con- selected community mem- stereotypes people associate tinued investment in skate- bers to consider designs for with skate parks,” she said. board clinics and events more preferable youth facil- The council report stated would further encourage a ities. Green group’s role for council

THE Town of East Freman- climate change. ating an over-arching cli- tle’s Climate Action Refe- Made up of a mix of envi- mate strategy for the Town, rence Group has held its ronmental scientists, con- followed by the development first meeting. sultants, community of a Climate Action Plan The group was formed members and councillors, with specific actions on and after the Town declared its Mayor Jim O’Neill said the advocacy for measures to do stance on climate as an group was expected to guide with energy, waste, coastal emergency, prompted by the council on climate-relat- adaptation, water, trans- requests from the commun- ed policy and strategy. port, infrastructure and ity to take action locally on It is working towards cre- urban forest.

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COC 14 NEWS October 15, 2020 Spring to it safely Ben Smith capped capacity of 4500. safely social distance. City of Cockburn environ- “All performers, activities THE City of Cockburn’s mental health manager Nick and rides have COVID safety Rotary Spring Fair will go Jones confirmed the fair plans in place to deal with ahead this month, albeit would go ahead in line with additional cleaning regimes with COVID-19 safety mea- State health protocols. and social distancing measures in place. “The current stage four sures. These safety plans The fair will take place at restrictions require one per- have been approved by the Manning Park in Hamilton son per 2sqm,” he said. “The City’s environmental health Hill from 11am-8pm on Sun- Cockburn Rotary Spring team on advisement from day, October 25 with a social- Fair is spread over an area of the WA Health Department ly conscious and relevant 100,000-plus sqm, so there regarding additional COVID theme of ‘stay safe’ and a will be plenty of space to safety measures.”

Nidia Hansen will exhibit at this weekend’s Art Upmarket. Picture: Ben Smith Be free with your art A BIBRA Lake artist ex- were not sold and I and there’s a sense of uni- hibiting her work this believed it is important to ty, it gives me that opportu- weekend is offering art afi- give to somebody out there, nity to express what I see cionados a chance to take an original artwork which in nature and the negative home some of her pieces is going to enhance their spaces.” free. house,” she said. To participate in the Nidia Hansen is one of Hansen said her work, giveaway, follow NH Stu- more than 60 artists taking all painted in her home dio and Designs on Insta- part in Art Upmarket at studio, was inspired by the gram or Facebook and Winthrop Hall in Crawley abstraction of nature and subscribe to the mailing on October 17. she enjoyed the vast chal- list. In a twist, Hansen said lenges of painting in this Those who are extra she would also give away style. keen on winning an art- two of her large paintings, “For me, this is more work, one of which is on valued at $800 each, to two challenging, because it’s display at Bibra Lake’s lucky art lovers in an layering upon layering The Bistrot Cafe while the attempt to give them a until you get to the point other will be on show at the pleasant and welcome sur- where visually, it’s upmarket, can also enter prise. achieved a balance,” she at Hansen’s stall on the “I have had them in said. day. stock for a while, but they “It’s colour co-ordinated Ben Smith

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COC 16 NEWS October 15, 2020 Chipping in to help

Josef, Alyssah and Sierra Galati are excited about the return of Spudathon for Telethon.

WITH a large family and until Telethon Sunday on couldn’t be easier. many grandchildren, Tony October 25. “We encourage everyone Galati understands the Mr Galati said by extend- to join us and donate during importance of Telethon. ing the offer, he hoped it Spudathon. We are hopeful After raising $100,000 for would allow them to “raise of a great response that will the children’s charity last even more money for this translate into a significant year, Spudshed has very worthy cause”. donation to Telethon. announced the return of “Spudshed is very much “Free spuds for helping Spudathon for Telethon. committed to supporting or- sick kids — now that’s a good And this year, the initia- ganisations and charities deal.” tive has been extended to that work within the com- Spudshed has stores in give customers more time to munity and none more so Australind, Baldivis, Belle- donate. than Telethon,” he said. vue, Bentley, Butler, Inna- Spudshed is now offering “The free spuds are avail- loo, Jandakot, Joondalup, a free 1kg bag of potatoes to able at all 15 Spudshed stores Kelmscott, Mandurah, Mor- customers who donate to and with most stores open 24 ley, Spearwood, Thornlie, Telethon in any of its stores hours, making a donation Wangara and Westminster.

COC October 15, 2020 NEWS 17 Telethon festival a Telethon Little Stars Nora Holly and Eamon fun first Doak with Fat Cat. TICKETS are still on sale for the first Picture: ever Telethon Family Festival when a Simon Santi day of fun and entertainment will come to Optus Stadium to help children in need in WA. Presented by Coles, the festival will be held on Sunday, October 25, from 11am to 5pm with an array of activities for families while raising money for the cause. There will be up to 15,000 tickets for the event, part of a new look for the WA fundraiser this year, with free entry for kids. Little Tele- thon Stars Nora Holly and Eamon Doak urged people to get along. “The reason we’re doing it is to raise money for Telethon and help sick kids in WA,” Eamon said. “I’m going to be on stage. It’ll be full of action,” Nora said. There will be rides, live entertainment and food vans. Telethon chairman Richard Goyder said in a challenging year for everyone, Telethon was excited to bring a new event to Perth. Tickets at ticketmas- ter.com.au.

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Baykali Ganambarr of Djuki Mala. Picture: Iain United in Gillespie dance

Tanya MacNaughton their mind to,” the father of and said they didn’t know three said. Australia had Aboriginal TWO weeks of quarantine Ganambarr had wanted people. was more like a reunion for to be a Djuki Mala dancer “I think this is probably the dancers of Djuki Mala since a YouTube video of going to be my last tour — full of group fitness, the Elcho Island group’s before I step aside for the video games and lots of Uno Zorba the Greek dance younger generation to step — ahead of the Fringe interpretation went viral in up their game.” World favourite’s regional 2007 and they travelled However, Ganambarr’s tour of WA, including overseas to perform their talents aren’t limited to shows at Regal Theatre, joyful mix of traditional dancing. October 29 to 31. and modern dance Inspired by his actor “We hadn’t seen each referencing pop culture. sister Rarriwuy Hick other for months and just He was invited to join the (Redfern Now, Wentworth), supported each other along company eight years ago by he made his acting debut as the way,” lead dancer his cousin and Djuki Mala tracker Billy in 2018 feature Baykali Ganambarr said. director Joshua Bond, who film The Nightingale, set Thrilled to be on the road had looked after during the time of the first again, Ganambarr had Ganambarr while he settlement in Tasmania and spent recent months at attended boarding school in the Black War, alongside home in Nhulunbuy, on the Sydney. Aisling Franciosi (Game of Gove Peninsula in far “Dancing has always Thrones) and Sam Claflin northeast Arnhem Land been culturally significant (The Hunger Games). with his family, playing for us while growing up and “The next thing I know, footy, fishing, hunting and watching our Elders, uncles I’m holding the Best Young working at Yolngu Radio. and fathers perform,” Talent Award at the Venice “There’s so much raw Ganambarr said. Film Festival,” Ganambarr talent around the “We’re not just putting said. communities and it’s good Elcho Island but the whole Djuki Mala is at Regal for us to go there to inspire of Australia on the map. Theatre, October 29 to 31. young generations to People have come up to me Tickets available at achieve whatever they put after our shows overseas ticketek.com.au.

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Dramatic finale

Keren Bellos several media earthquake,” Miss Malta, 18-year-old architecture representatives fell about Dian Bartolo, told student Sayalero, she was WHEN the glamour and two metres as a 7000-strong reporters. seated safely on the Miss excitement of the Miss crowd looked on, many “There was a loud noise Universe throne while the Universe pageant came to oblivious that it was not … I thought everything was chaos unfolded. the Perth Entertainment part of the celebrations. going to collapse. For her efforts — which Centre in 1979, the finale The telecast had already “We all fell through the included pulling a fallen was far from pretty. ended, so the mishap — floor and I finished up Miss Colombia, Ana As people rushed forward which was over in just underneath Miss Turbay, to safety — she at the show’s end to minutes once the distressed Switzerland.” took home a prize haul congratulate ravishing beauties realised they were Bartolo was treated at including $10,000, a fur coat brunette Miss Venezuela, mostly alright — wasn’t Royal Perth Hospital for and a car. Maritza Sayalero, on being beamed into the estimated bruising and a foot injury Miss Bermuda, Gina named the winner, part of 700 million households while Miss Turkey, Fusin Swainson, was runner-up Maritza Sayalero looked resplendent on the Miss Universe the elaborate plywood stage around the globe that had Dermitan, was admitted while Miss England, throne; (above left) Miss Universe 1979 contestants on the collapsed under their been tuned in. with bruises and mild Carolyn Seaward, finished tarmac at Perth Airport, and (above right) the chaotic weight. “It was all so quick; I concussion. third. Kerry Dunderdale scenes following the crowning of Sayalero. Eight contestants and thought it was an Luckily for leggy represented Australia. Pictures: The West Australian

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Playgrounds and picnics

‘TIS the season for playgrounds and picnics. And with this stunning sunshine and plethora of playdates with little mates comes the need for a new wardrobe piece or two. We hunted down the coolest and comfiest gear for whizzing down slides and munching watermelon under trees. SARA FITZPATRICK

1. Navy knit shorts (boys 1-5), $17, Ollie’s Place. 2. Printed shortall in green (girls 0-6), $15, Best and Less. 3. Frankie Ray Ava pink sunglasses (3 plus), $29.95, frankieray.com.au. 4. Tyler sandal in black (boys 2-10), $18.75, Cotton On Kids. 5. Tiger t-shirt (boys 2-10), $24.95, Seed Heritage 6. Frankie Ray Gadget blue haze sunglasses (3 plus), $29.95, frankieray.com.au. 7. Crochet stripe floppy hat (girls 2-10), $20, Cotton On Kids. 8. Spot shorts (boys 2-10), $39.95, Seed Heritage. 9. Fisherman weave sandal in Honey Gold (girls 2-10), $25, Cotton On Kids. 10. Organically grown cotton leopard t-shirt (boys 2-10), $29.95, Country Road. 11. Woven cotton dress in orange (girls 0-6), $20, Best and Less.

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4 2 2 89 Fraser Street, Bicton $2.3 million Agency: Caporn Young Estate Agents Contact: Aidan Casey on 0407 423 655 or Connie Handcock on 0411 115 147

YOU’D be right in thinking this stylish family abode looks like something out of a home design and decorating magazine. The Bicton residence, which just hit the market, has graced the pages of Australian House & Garden as one of the best forever homes, and featured twice in the annual top 50 rooms list for its romantic master Ruby, Lili and Finn. house is amazing’,” Paula suite and highly unique The couple snapped up said. kitchen. the 1920 house on a 744sqm “It’s not a mansion and is At its foundation is the corner block opposite John quite basic in the sense that great passion and flair of Dickenson Reserve in 2003 it’s only got the areas we interior designer owner and seven years later, they need, but what it does have Paula O’Dea (pictured demolished the old rear is character and love in right), who has paired addition and built a literally every room. functionality with beauty in two-storey extension “With three dogs, three her aim to create a timeless meeting their family’s cats, three kids and one place that is a sheer joy to requirements. husband, the house had to live in for her husband “People who visit for the Justin and their children first time say, ‘wow, this CONTINUED PAGE 26

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FROM PAGE 24 near a firepit, decked Paula’s aversion to desk as cabinetry in the the ground floor, while there’s a storm happening, courtyard plus spa, and minimalism, trends and powder room and French upstairs has a huge office it’s fabulous as you can sit be functional so while it balcony overlooking the embracing just one bookcase customised to the plus several workstations and watch all the gumtrees looks really beautiful and gumtree-lined park; all but influence is obvious, with wall of the main living and a standout master suite bend and sway. like a piece of art, it’s very the latter having set an bespoke elements of space, which also has in deep moody tones with a “It’s probably what I’m liveable and you don’t have enchanting scene for Australian, Hamptons, north-facing windows striking 1950s photo mural going to miss the most.” to be precious about milestone celebrations. French and Japanese style above a gas fireplace. bringing a sensual, With one child having anything. “I handpicked every plant tastefully combined to A remarkable kitchen at feminine quality. flown the coop and another “There’s also not a single in it, so there’s something create a classic homely vibe the heart of a lofty It is on a partition wall soon to follow, the O’Deas window or door that doesn’t to look at or smell at any and timeless appeal. open-plan zone has a concealing a walk-in robe plan to downsize to a open up to a view of some time of the year,” Paula Everything is crafted in 4m-long antique and there is a French bath smaller property in sort. said. hard-wearing timber so it sari-cutting table serving to divide the Fremantle that is begging “I designed three water “Right now, the can’t be damaged and gets repurposed as an island sleeping zone and ensuite, to be transformed. features in the garden so no magnolias are out and better with age, such as the bench under Circa Lighting as well as French doors “She’s a beautiful girl and matter where you are smelling the sweet floral jarrah floors that are pendant lights, as well as opening to the balcony we’ll all miss her inside, you can hear water scent at sunset is just a waxed, not polished, to two Neff ovens, De Dietrich looking across the treetops. desperately but it’s time for flowing and it’s extremely beautiful experience, as is endure high foot traffic, and induction cooktop and “If the weather is the next adventure in our relaxing.” sitting on the porch swing even the occasional integrated dishwashers. beautiful and the doors are lives,” Paula said. There is a sense of the in front of the fountain and skateboarder. There are also three open, all the birds come and “I know the new owners outdoors everywhere, from all the birdlife.” Key to Paula’s work is the minor bedrooms, a sit on the balcony and it’s will enjoy it and I hope they the wide verandas on three Inside the four-bedroom, integration of furniture, study/fifth bedroom and just delightful,” Paula said. get out of it what we did.” sides to the alfresco area two-bathroom home, including her old school fresh white bathroom on “When it’s winter and Keren Bellos

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COC 30 SPORT October 15, 2020 Shannon set to be the next big Neale Jordan McArdle lieu of the cancelled nation- time to prepare for a shor- with three goals as the Bull- and struggled to find the al underage championships. tened 2020 campaign. dogs narrowly missed the footy,” he said. THIS South Fremantle big “I was fortunate enough to “I was still on a rehab pro- top-four. “I just really wanted to man is out to prove he’s the represent WA in the All gram when COVID hit, it Neale’s form was reward- enjoy it and make some real- Neale deal for the AFL. Schools championships in gave me a bit more time to ed with a a couple of differ- ly big statements and put my Shannon Neale is a 201cm Cairns in 2018,” Neale said. strengthen the areas where I ent invites, one to the hand up for the draft this ruck-forward who chose “I started when I was needed to get better and real- national draft combine and year. Looking back I felt like football over athletics only about eight and did it all the ly support my back,” he said. the other to train with South a had a consistent year with last year ahead of his debut way through to when I was “I felt like I made the most Fremantle’s seniors. my ruck work and forward season of WAFL colts. about 15 or 16, then footy of that time and managed to The Leeming Senior High work so I’m pretty happy Less than two years on, took over because I love the get through the season with- School student has already with it. the move is paying off big team spirit of it all. My last out any fresh injuries.” spoken with more than half Neale was one of the stars time for the former State State championships was at Neale admits he didn’t of the AFL clubs via Zoom — at this month’s combine at 400m and 800m runner, with the end of 2018 then the have the impact he would’ve including Fremantle and Wesley College, showcasing Neale being a strong chance beginning of 2019 was when I liked as a bottom-aged colt, West Coast — and was on the his athletic attributes. He of realising his AFL dream. committed to footy.” so came into this year with a verge of making his WAFL posted top-five results in the The 18-year-old was Lower-back issues hurt point to prove. He formed a reserves debut in the first vertical jump (73cm), right- among the State’s best Neale’s progress during the dominant ruck combination week of finals before an foot vertical jump (91cm), juniors who took part in last back-end of last season, with with Solomon James and untimely rolled ankle. left-foot vertical jump week’s under-18 All-Stars the COVID-19 shutdown pe- averaged 19 hit-outs and 13 “Coming off last year, I felt (86cm) and 2km time trial Shannon Neale at the draft exhibition match, held in riod giving him some extra possessions per match to go like I didn’t have an impact (6:35), even with a sore ankle. combine.

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Sit down Heartbreak and play for Sharks Mitchell Woodcock down by just two at the final break thanks to a massive EAST Freo’s dominant WA quarter from goal shooter Netball League season has Larissa Harrison (38 goals). come to an end a week ear- The Comets were just sec- lier than planned with a onds away from claiming the heart-breaking preliminary win, but captain Sarah East final loss to Cinderella story did not get her shot away Curtin Hamersley Comets. before the final whistle, lead- The Comets will take on ing to another two quarters the league’s best team West of seven minutes. Coast Warriors in tomor- In the first period of extra- row’s final after their upset time, too many long-ball overtime win over East Freo intercepts allowed the continued their remarkable Comets to build a four-goal turnaround, having finished break that proved insur- on the bottom and lost all 12 mountable. games last year. Both teams scored five Curtin Hamersley led Fri- goals from seven attempts in Sitting volleyball trials have taken place at Cockburn ARC. day’s preliminary by five the final period of extra goals at half-time, but the time, giving Comets a thrill- AN all-inclusive version of sion of the sport. Players’ Mr Rowe said playing the and so it activates different Sharks chipped away to be ing victory. volleyball has been given pelvis must be touching the game was a lot harder than muscles.” the thumbs up following ground at all times. it looked and had proved to Mr Rowe said he was cur- trial runs in Cockburn and The sessions, which were be quite the workout. rently investigating ways Leederville. organised by Blind Sports “You get all the advantag- to make the game more Port Boys’ top start Volleyball WA has part- Western Australia chair- es of a very energetic sport accessible to people living FREMANTLE Cricket Club from 5-73 to close at 9-137 nered with disability man Ben Rowe and Volley- with limited mobility,” he with a vision impairment are atop the Premier Grade after 50 overs. Jake Carder employment services pro- ball WA life member said. “It is a sport where like himself. standings after making it was the pick of Fremantle’s vider APM to deliver an Danielle Francis, were held you can get really fit and “Being vision impaired, back-to-back wins to start bowlers with 3-21. inclusive series of sitting at Cockburn ARC and Lof- strong while staying in the we have played around their season. It was Carder who led the volleyball sessions. tus Recreation Centre. same spot. with the ball and put a The league leaders won by run chase as he opened with Sitting volleyball, which Mr Rowe said he was “It is actually pretty sim- small speaker on it so it has three wickets at the week- 50 as he and Bayley Holman made its Paralympics intrigued when he first ilar with the same co-ordi- a similar action to a goal- end, with their bowlers mak- (28) put Fremantle in a debut in 1980 and appeared heard of the concept and nation required as ball,” he said. ing short work of University strong position. at the 2018 Invictus Games was impressed by how standard volleyball and Volleyball WA has al- as they tore through the The visitors overcame a in Sydney, is played on a accessible it was, noting similar techniques. ready announced plans to host’s top order. mini collapse to 4-85 to reach smaller court with a lower how enthusiastic all partic- “The only real difference run further sessions in Despite a fighting effort 7-143, claiming the points net than the standard ver- ipants were. is being glued to the floor Perth’s south in November. from James Kirwan (47), with more than 15 overs to University never recovered spare.

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