as posted on http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22980110-2761,00.html
A PERTH bikie gang member faces weapons charges after a knife, knuckle dusters and a gun were allegedly found hidden in stubby holders on the floor of a car.
Police said they searched a Ford Falcon sedan in suburban Maddington yesterday afternoon and found the weapons stuffed into stubby holders on the floor.
During a search of a High Wycombe home, police then allegedly found cannabis and a smoking implement.
A 38-year-old High Wycombe man, who police said was a member of an outlaw motorcycle gang, has been charged with aggravated possession of an unlicensed firearm, unlawful possession of unlicensed ammunition and possessing a prohibited weapon.
He has also been charged with possessing a smoking implement and possessing cannabis and will appear in the Armadale Magistrates Court on January 2.
A 29-year-old Cannington man will be summonsed for possessing a controlled weapon.
as posted on http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22980110-2761,00.html
Monday 31 December 2007
Friday 28 December 2007
Bikie arrested after weapons haul found
as posted on TheWest
A 38-year-old bikie will face court next week after a stash of weapons was allegedly found in his car during a traffic stop.
Gosnells police and the Gang Crime Squad stopped and searched a car with three men on board on Dellar Road in Maddington around 5pm yesterday afternoon.
A search of the Ford Falcon Sedan allegedly revealed a haul of weapons including a set of knuckle dusters, a knife, and a pistol which had been hidden in stubby holders on the floor of the car.
A house in High Wycombe was then searched and police allegedly found a smoking implement and an amount of cannabis.
The bikie will appear in Armadale Magistrates Court on January 2 to face several charges including aggravated possession of an unlicensed firearm, unlawful possession of unlicensed ammunition and possession of a prohibited weapon.
A 29-year-old Cannington man will also be summonsed for possession of a controlled weapon.
BELLE TAYLOR
as posted on TheWest
A 38-year-old bikie will face court next week after a stash of weapons was allegedly found in his car during a traffic stop.
Gosnells police and the Gang Crime Squad stopped and searched a car with three men on board on Dellar Road in Maddington around 5pm yesterday afternoon.
A search of the Ford Falcon Sedan allegedly revealed a haul of weapons including a set of knuckle dusters, a knife, and a pistol which had been hidden in stubby holders on the floor of the car.
A house in High Wycombe was then searched and police allegedly found a smoking implement and an amount of cannabis.
The bikie will appear in Armadale Magistrates Court on January 2 to face several charges including aggravated possession of an unlicensed firearm, unlawful possession of unlicensed ammunition and possession of a prohibited weapon.
A 29-year-old Cannington man will also be summonsed for possession of a controlled weapon.
BELLE TAYLOR
as posted on TheWest
Wednesday 26 December 2007
Man stabbed after violent Maddington brawl
as posted on TheWest
One man was stabbed and another two suffered head injuries after a violent brawl in Maddington last night.
It is understood the altercation first began when a car parked at an Albany Highway property was smashed earlier in the night.
Police then believe the owners of that house travelled to a Hilton Street home, prompting a retaliation attack on another car.
The residents of the Hilton Street house ran outside before a brawl erupted in the street.
One man, believed to be in his 20s, was stabbed in the abdomen and another two suffered head injuries in the attack.
Cannington detectives, teams from the major incident group and forensic officers spent most of the night at the scene.
Investigators found a knife under one of the damaged cars after they had blocked off Hilton Street to all traffic.
It is understood other weapons, including sticks, were used in the scuffle.
The stabbed man went into surgery last night and was in a stable condition this morning.
YASMINE PHILLIPS and RACHEL DONKIN
as posted on TheWest
One man was stabbed and another two suffered head injuries after a violent brawl in Maddington last night.
It is understood the altercation first began when a car parked at an Albany Highway property was smashed earlier in the night.
Police then believe the owners of that house travelled to a Hilton Street home, prompting a retaliation attack on another car.
The residents of the Hilton Street house ran outside before a brawl erupted in the street.
One man, believed to be in his 20s, was stabbed in the abdomen and another two suffered head injuries in the attack.
Cannington detectives, teams from the major incident group and forensic officers spent most of the night at the scene.
Investigators found a knife under one of the damaged cars after they had blocked off Hilton Street to all traffic.
It is understood other weapons, including sticks, were used in the scuffle.
The stabbed man went into surgery last night and was in a stable condition this morning.
YASMINE PHILLIPS and RACHEL DONKIN
as posted on TheWest
Monday 24 December 2007
Toddler left in '70 degree heat': kidsafe
as posted on ABCnews
Kidsafe says a two-year-old girl who died after being left inside a locked car in the Perth suburb of Maddington would have been exposed to temperatures of up to 70 degrees.
The temperature in Perth reached just over 34 degrees yesterday, and Kidsafe Chief Executive Sue Wicks says the temperature in the car would have been much higher.
"Yesterday was probably the first really hot day we've had in quite some time ," she said.
"What happens, when the temperature outside increases, [and] the car is closed up, the temperature inside increases as well. It can be anything up to 30 or 40 degrees [higher] inside the car than outside."
Police says it appears a sibling found the body of the two-year-old girl.
They say it appears the parents returned to their Maddington home yesterday afternoon and left the child in the car before taking another vehicle to pick up their older children in Fremantle.
Police say they realised the child was still in the car when they could not find her in the house.
Inspector Trevor Davis says their attempts to resuscitate the girl failed and she had died by the time paramedics arrived.
as posted on ABCnews
Kidsafe says a two-year-old girl who died after being left inside a locked car in the Perth suburb of Maddington would have been exposed to temperatures of up to 70 degrees.
The temperature in Perth reached just over 34 degrees yesterday, and Kidsafe Chief Executive Sue Wicks says the temperature in the car would have been much higher.
"Yesterday was probably the first really hot day we've had in quite some time ," she said.
"What happens, when the temperature outside increases, [and] the car is closed up, the temperature inside increases as well. It can be anything up to 30 or 40 degrees [higher] inside the car than outside."
Police says it appears a sibling found the body of the two-year-old girl.
They say it appears the parents returned to their Maddington home yesterday afternoon and left the child in the car before taking another vehicle to pick up their older children in Fremantle.
Police say they realised the child was still in the car when they could not find her in the house.
Inspector Trevor Davis says their attempts to resuscitate the girl failed and she had died by the time paramedics arrived.
as posted on ABCnews
Sunday 23 December 2007
Bashed gran Elizabeth Foster inspired by kids
as posted on PerthNow
WITH just two sleeps until the big day, The Sunday Times and PerthNow bring you some good news for a change - a celebration of some of WA's most inspiring Christmas miracle stories.
BASHED Gosnells grandmother Elizabeth Foster credits her miraculous recovery to the wonderful letters of support she received from a Perth primary school.
When Mrs Foster gets the giggles, she finds it hard to stop.
This week, the Gosnells grandmother met two of the Willandra Primary School students who gave her cause to smile when she needed it most -- as she lay bloodied and bruised in hospital after being bashed in July.
Through months of treatment and rehabilitation, loving letters flooded in from around the state. But it was the kindness of Willandra's Year 7 class that hit a chord.
"What the children wrote was so beautiful. Whenever I felt a little down, I would pick them up or have the nurses read one to me,'' Ms Foster told The Sunday Times.
There were lots of giggles when Ms Foster met Stacey Leeb and Ashlee Bratt this week. She got to thank two of her cheer squad when they dropped in at Ms Foster's son's house in Southern River with teacher Jen Merema.
The Willandra pupils, both 12, were moved to write letters and send paintings after reading about Ms Foster's harrowing assault and seeing the gruesome photos that accompanied reports.
The 79-year-old woke up to find a man at her bed, wielding a weapon. After multiple heavy blows to her head and arms, the intruder fled without a cent.
Ms Foster has never seen the photos of herself that followed. ``I knew how bad I felt, so I didn't need to see how bad I looked,'' she said.
As her skull slowly repaired, and steel inserted into her forearm, the letters were a source of comfort and calm to Ms Foster.
"We just wanted to do anything we could to help her,'' said Stacey.
Teacher Jen Merema beamed as she watched the three chat and share cake on Thursday.
"Elizabeth's story inspired the students in a way you don't see very often,'' she said.
"We have a big focus in the classroom on principles such as courage, tolerance, bravery and kindness and I guess the kids recognised these in Elizabeth.
"But it was the reply they received from Elizabeth that gave them a real kick.''
Despite the steel in her arm and the loss of sight in one eye, Ms Foster wrote back to the class as soon as she could.
"To the wonderful children of Year 7 who sent me so many beautiful drawings and lovely, kind thoughts,'' she wrote.
"I have been home only for a few weeks after more than 3 months in hospital. I have only now been able to read all the cards.
"I thank you, and if I could, I would like to visit your school ... at present it is not possible.
"If I feel a little bit sad, I only have to look at your cards and it truly makes me feel better.
"My writing is not very good because of my injuries. I make a new goal for myself every day and feel good about it when I can achieve it!''
Ms Merema said the children were in awe at the determination Ms Foster had shown through her ordeal.
"It was a good lesson in empathy and fairness for them,'' she said. "The kids knew it was horribly unfair for such a dignified lady to be treated so cruelly.''
Ms Foster is not bitter. "I don't hate the man that did this. I don't really feel anything for him, though I did have a couple of nightmares,'' she said.
"The sad thing is, he could have just asked me for the money and I would have given it to him, but he didn't give me that chance.''
Ms Foster will never drive again, and lives with her family while she tries to sell the Gosnells unit in which she was attacked.
She has been invited to visit Willandra Primary School in the new year. Elizabeth Foster has a lot to teach about courage and grace.
as posted on PerthNow
WITH just two sleeps until the big day, The Sunday Times and PerthNow bring you some good news for a change - a celebration of some of WA's most inspiring Christmas miracle stories.
BASHED Gosnells grandmother Elizabeth Foster credits her miraculous recovery to the wonderful letters of support she received from a Perth primary school.
When Mrs Foster gets the giggles, she finds it hard to stop.
This week, the Gosnells grandmother met two of the Willandra Primary School students who gave her cause to smile when she needed it most -- as she lay bloodied and bruised in hospital after being bashed in July.
Through months of treatment and rehabilitation, loving letters flooded in from around the state. But it was the kindness of Willandra's Year 7 class that hit a chord.
"What the children wrote was so beautiful. Whenever I felt a little down, I would pick them up or have the nurses read one to me,'' Ms Foster told The Sunday Times.
There were lots of giggles when Ms Foster met Stacey Leeb and Ashlee Bratt this week. She got to thank two of her cheer squad when they dropped in at Ms Foster's son's house in Southern River with teacher Jen Merema.
The Willandra pupils, both 12, were moved to write letters and send paintings after reading about Ms Foster's harrowing assault and seeing the gruesome photos that accompanied reports.
The 79-year-old woke up to find a man at her bed, wielding a weapon. After multiple heavy blows to her head and arms, the intruder fled without a cent.
Ms Foster has never seen the photos of herself that followed. ``I knew how bad I felt, so I didn't need to see how bad I looked,'' she said.
As her skull slowly repaired, and steel inserted into her forearm, the letters were a source of comfort and calm to Ms Foster.
"We just wanted to do anything we could to help her,'' said Stacey.
Teacher Jen Merema beamed as she watched the three chat and share cake on Thursday.
"Elizabeth's story inspired the students in a way you don't see very often,'' she said.
"We have a big focus in the classroom on principles such as courage, tolerance, bravery and kindness and I guess the kids recognised these in Elizabeth.
"But it was the reply they received from Elizabeth that gave them a real kick.''
Despite the steel in her arm and the loss of sight in one eye, Ms Foster wrote back to the class as soon as she could.
"To the wonderful children of Year 7 who sent me so many beautiful drawings and lovely, kind thoughts,'' she wrote.
"I have been home only for a few weeks after more than 3 months in hospital. I have only now been able to read all the cards.
"I thank you, and if I could, I would like to visit your school ... at present it is not possible.
"If I feel a little bit sad, I only have to look at your cards and it truly makes me feel better.
"My writing is not very good because of my injuries. I make a new goal for myself every day and feel good about it when I can achieve it!''
Ms Merema said the children were in awe at the determination Ms Foster had shown through her ordeal.
"It was a good lesson in empathy and fairness for them,'' she said. "The kids knew it was horribly unfair for such a dignified lady to be treated so cruelly.''
Ms Foster is not bitter. "I don't hate the man that did this. I don't really feel anything for him, though I did have a couple of nightmares,'' she said.
"The sad thing is, he could have just asked me for the money and I would have given it to him, but he didn't give me that chance.''
Ms Foster will never drive again, and lives with her family while she tries to sell the Gosnells unit in which she was attacked.
She has been invited to visit Willandra Primary School in the new year. Elizabeth Foster has a lot to teach about courage and grace.
as posted on PerthNow
Tuesday 18 December 2007
Teacher admits to abusing students
was originally posted on West but has been removed ..
A 31-year-old high school teacher pleaded guilty in Perth Magistrates Court today to multiple charges of sexual and indecent dealings with children under his care.
Delmar Evans of Gosnells admitted to sexually penetrating and dealing indecently with four different girls under his care between September 2005 and November this year.
The victims were aged between 15 and 17 years old.
Child Protection Squad Detectives arrested and charged Evans on November 16 this year.
The assaults took place in and around Perth’s southern suburbs where Evans worked as a high school teacher.
Evans will remain in custody until February 22 when he will appear in the District Court for sentencing.
BELLE TAYLOR
A 31-year-old high school teacher pleaded guilty in Perth Magistrates Court today to multiple charges of sexual and indecent dealings with children under his care.
Delmar Evans of Gosnells admitted to sexually penetrating and dealing indecently with four different girls under his care between September 2005 and November this year.
The victims were aged between 15 and 17 years old.
Child Protection Squad Detectives arrested and charged Evans on November 16 this year.
The assaults took place in and around Perth’s southern suburbs where Evans worked as a high school teacher.
Evans will remain in custody until February 22 when he will appear in the District Court for sentencing.
BELLE TAYLOR
Be greywater wise
as posted on COGsite
Looming summer heat has prompted a warning for residents to use greywater appropriately to avoid health hazards.
City of Gosnells Director Governance Trevor Perkins said the City welcomed and encouraged the use of greywater but cautioned against storing of waste water.
“Using water from showers and washing machines for disposal on gardens is fine if done immediately, but grey water should not be stored or used on vegetables and edible plants.
“It can quickly turn septic, smell and become hazardous to health,” he said.
“The Department of Health Code of Practice for the Reuse of Greywater permits the disposal of greywater onto the ground by bucketing directly from a laundry wash trough or shower.
“This method ensures that any health risks are kept to a minimum.
“Waste water from kitchen sinks and dishwashers must not be reused as it may contain organic material, bacteria, fats and caustic additives.
“For public health reasons and long term sustainability, greywater is best disposed of by a pumped reticulated system below ground in compliance with the Code of Practice.”
Further advice can be obtained from the Department of Health or the City’s Health Service.
as posted on COGsite
Looming summer heat has prompted a warning for residents to use greywater appropriately to avoid health hazards.
City of Gosnells Director Governance Trevor Perkins said the City welcomed and encouraged the use of greywater but cautioned against storing of waste water.
“Using water from showers and washing machines for disposal on gardens is fine if done immediately, but grey water should not be stored or used on vegetables and edible plants.
“It can quickly turn septic, smell and become hazardous to health,” he said.
“The Department of Health Code of Practice for the Reuse of Greywater permits the disposal of greywater onto the ground by bucketing directly from a laundry wash trough or shower.
“This method ensures that any health risks are kept to a minimum.
“Waste water from kitchen sinks and dishwashers must not be reused as it may contain organic material, bacteria, fats and caustic additives.
“For public health reasons and long term sustainability, greywater is best disposed of by a pumped reticulated system below ground in compliance with the Code of Practice.”
Further advice can be obtained from the Department of Health or the City’s Health Service.
as posted on COGsite
Monday 17 December 2007
Kids help O’Hern overcome Open loss
as posted on TheWest
Professional golfer and almost Australian Open Champion Nick O’Hern visited Subiaco’s Ronald McDonald House today to provide the children some advice on the art of driving a club like a PGA champion.
The kids, for their part, seemed a little more interested in rolling the golf balls down the plastic slide in the playground with a satisfactory clanking sound than learning the delicate art of putting, but O’Hern didn’t seem too concerned.
The Perth-born champion is preparing for a charity round on Wednesday at Gosnells to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House, which provides accommodation for families of children who need medical treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Many thought today would see O’Hern revelling in the role of Australian Open Champion, but a disappointing loss to Craig Parry on the weekend meant the title eluded him yet again.
“I played beautifully yesterday, unfortunately my putting just let me down there towards the end all credit to Craig Parry though he played very well,” O’Hern said.
“I’ve had some really good rounds in my career where I’ve thought I can’t really hit the ball much better and that was definitely one of them. The whole week I struck the ball fantastic but getting the ball in the hole was the problem once again.”
O’Hern spent much of the past year competing on the lucrative US golf circuit. He plans to take a month’s holiday after the Charity Pro Am on Wednesday before heading back to the US to continue competing.
He said he expects to play between 22 to 23 tournaments next year.
“The money we play for in the US is a little bit out of control but it’s a lot of fun over there and if you play well you get rewarded,” O’Hern said.
“I’ve had a good finish to the year. I seem to play well in the last event of the year - maybe it’s knowing I’m going to go on holiday.”
The Nick O’Hern Ronald McDonald House Charity Pro-Am will begin with a shotgun start at 12.30pm on Wednesday at the Gosnells Golf Club.
High Profile players will include Steve Collins and Stuart Beament.
BELLE TAYLOR
as posted on TheWest
Professional golfer and almost Australian Open Champion Nick O’Hern visited Subiaco’s Ronald McDonald House today to provide the children some advice on the art of driving a club like a PGA champion.
The kids, for their part, seemed a little more interested in rolling the golf balls down the plastic slide in the playground with a satisfactory clanking sound than learning the delicate art of putting, but O’Hern didn’t seem too concerned.
The Perth-born champion is preparing for a charity round on Wednesday at Gosnells to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House, which provides accommodation for families of children who need medical treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Many thought today would see O’Hern revelling in the role of Australian Open Champion, but a disappointing loss to Craig Parry on the weekend meant the title eluded him yet again.
“I played beautifully yesterday, unfortunately my putting just let me down there towards the end all credit to Craig Parry though he played very well,” O’Hern said.
“I’ve had some really good rounds in my career where I’ve thought I can’t really hit the ball much better and that was definitely one of them. The whole week I struck the ball fantastic but getting the ball in the hole was the problem once again.”
O’Hern spent much of the past year competing on the lucrative US golf circuit. He plans to take a month’s holiday after the Charity Pro Am on Wednesday before heading back to the US to continue competing.
He said he expects to play between 22 to 23 tournaments next year.
“The money we play for in the US is a little bit out of control but it’s a lot of fun over there and if you play well you get rewarded,” O’Hern said.
“I’ve had a good finish to the year. I seem to play well in the last event of the year - maybe it’s knowing I’m going to go on holiday.”
The Nick O’Hern Ronald McDonald House Charity Pro-Am will begin with a shotgun start at 12.30pm on Wednesday at the Gosnells Golf Club.
High Profile players will include Steve Collins and Stuart Beament.
BELLE TAYLOR
as posted on TheWest
Heritage FM now online ...
tune into HeritageFM and you can connect online to hear their local broadcasts
and some HertiageFM history ...
After months of hard work and planning the then 93.7 Heritage FM began broadcasting on Australia Day 1998 from studios in the Orchard Avenue, Armadale. In the lead up to this historic occasion a small group lead by then Mayor of Armadale, Councillor Spike Fokkema worked hard to establish a broadcasting facility that the community could be proud of. The opening day's broadcast began at 10.00am - 96FM’s Darren DeMello hosted the first hour on-air - featuring Australian music in the lead up to a simulcast of the City of Armadale's Australia Day Skyshow, these simulcasts continued on the station over the next few years.
For the first few months on air the station was only able to broadcast from 4pm Fridays to 11pm Sundays however in July 1998 Heritage FM was granted a licence to broadcast 24 hours a day.
Throughout 1998 more and more locally produced programs were added to the schedule. In 1999 the station applied for and received a grant to purchase new studio equipment and this was installed into a new larger studio during early 2000. In 2002 the station moved to the current studios in Mills Road, Gosnells and in mid 2002, the station changed to the current 107.3 frequency.
Special mention must be made of the following people for their hard work and tireless dedication to the station over the years - they include, Spike Fokema, Martin Jansen, Henry Zelones, Anne and Henk Heuvink, Susan Iwanyk, Ryan Honschooten, Brett Tizard, Rosalie Powers, Phil Youd, Fiona Williams, Eric t'Hart, Neil Haring and many others. We would like to encourage anyone who was involved in establishing the station and has a story to tell to contact us so we can add your name and information to our History Page. Photographs of events and copies of news clippings and memorabilia would also be appreciated.
To be continued …
If you would like to get involved in the exciting and ongoing future of 107.3 Heritage FM please contact Robyn at the station on (08) 9398 3100.
as posted on HeritageFM
and some HertiageFM history ...
After months of hard work and planning the then 93.7 Heritage FM began broadcasting on Australia Day 1998 from studios in the Orchard Avenue, Armadale. In the lead up to this historic occasion a small group lead by then Mayor of Armadale, Councillor Spike Fokkema worked hard to establish a broadcasting facility that the community could be proud of. The opening day's broadcast began at 10.00am - 96FM’s Darren DeMello hosted the first hour on-air - featuring Australian music in the lead up to a simulcast of the City of Armadale's Australia Day Skyshow, these simulcasts continued on the station over the next few years.
For the first few months on air the station was only able to broadcast from 4pm Fridays to 11pm Sundays however in July 1998 Heritage FM was granted a licence to broadcast 24 hours a day.
Throughout 1998 more and more locally produced programs were added to the schedule. In 1999 the station applied for and received a grant to purchase new studio equipment and this was installed into a new larger studio during early 2000. In 2002 the station moved to the current studios in Mills Road, Gosnells and in mid 2002, the station changed to the current 107.3 frequency.
Special mention must be made of the following people for their hard work and tireless dedication to the station over the years - they include, Spike Fokema, Martin Jansen, Henry Zelones, Anne and Henk Heuvink, Susan Iwanyk, Ryan Honschooten, Brett Tizard, Rosalie Powers, Phil Youd, Fiona Williams, Eric t'Hart, Neil Haring and many others. We would like to encourage anyone who was involved in establishing the station and has a story to tell to contact us so we can add your name and information to our History Page. Photographs of events and copies of news clippings and memorabilia would also be appreciated.
To be continued …
If you would like to get involved in the exciting and ongoing future of 107.3 Heritage FM please contact Robyn at the station on (08) 9398 3100.
as posted on HeritageFM
Sunday 16 December 2007
Thornlie lights up for Christmas cheer
as posted on PerthNow
CONSULATE Court in Thornlie is one of Perth's most spectacular streets during Christmas - now it could become one of the most charitable, too.
Ten of the 13 houses on the street have joined in an annual Christmas lights display for the past 15 years.
Residents are also taking gold coin donations for Princess Margaret Hospital and non-perishable food items for Anglicare WA.
The concept began three years ago when resident Kathy Sharp noticed visitors ``actually asking if they could make a donation''.
"We have thousands of people come up each year, so I contacted the Make-a-Wish Foundation and got a `wishing well' for collections.''
The street has in the past raised $3500 for Make-a-Wish and $3400 for PMH.
Ms Sharp believes the street will surpass this this year.
"Local people will come up prepared with coins or a food donation, and when others have seen that they've jumped out and put money in the tin,'' Ms Sharp said.
A collection point is at 11 Consulate Court, Thornlie.
as posted on PerthNow
CONSULATE Court in Thornlie is one of Perth's most spectacular streets during Christmas - now it could become one of the most charitable, too.
Ten of the 13 houses on the street have joined in an annual Christmas lights display for the past 15 years.
Residents are also taking gold coin donations for Princess Margaret Hospital and non-perishable food items for Anglicare WA.
The concept began three years ago when resident Kathy Sharp noticed visitors ``actually asking if they could make a donation''.
"We have thousands of people come up each year, so I contacted the Make-a-Wish Foundation and got a `wishing well' for collections.''
The street has in the past raised $3500 for Make-a-Wish and $3400 for PMH.
Ms Sharp believes the street will surpass this this year.
"Local people will come up prepared with coins or a food donation, and when others have seen that they've jumped out and put money in the tin,'' Ms Sharp said.
A collection point is at 11 Consulate Court, Thornlie.
as posted on PerthNow
Wednesday 12 December 2007
Man arrested after alleged abduction, car chase
as posted on ABC720
A man is in custody in Western Australia after allegedly abducting a woman and crashing a car on Albany Highway in Cannington following a high-speed police chase.
The pursuit came after an earlier incident in Thornlie where three cars were involved in a minor collision.
Inspector Mike Valentine says police believe the man was attempting to stop a car in which the woman was in and he then forced her from one vehicle into another.
He says the woman is thought to know the man.
"We now have the driver in custody and there was a young woman in the vehicle, who we believe may have been the victim of the abduction, and we've taken her to hospital at this stage," he said.
Police will continue their inquiries.
as posted on ABC720
A man is in custody in Western Australia after allegedly abducting a woman and crashing a car on Albany Highway in Cannington following a high-speed police chase.
The pursuit came after an earlier incident in Thornlie where three cars were involved in a minor collision.
Inspector Mike Valentine says police believe the man was attempting to stop a car in which the woman was in and he then forced her from one vehicle into another.
He says the woman is thought to know the man.
"We now have the driver in custody and there was a young woman in the vehicle, who we believe may have been the victim of the abduction, and we've taken her to hospital at this stage," he said.
Police will continue their inquiries.
as posted on ABC720
Monday 10 December 2007
Man quizzed over chase
as posted on TheWest
A 25-year-old Huntingdale man will appear in court today after crashing the car he was driving during a high-speed chase through Perth’s southern suburbs.
At 11pm last night police tried to stop a Holden Commodore on Caulfield Street, Thornlie.
The driver accelerated and reached 140km/h while attempting to evade police.
When the driver reached Spencer Road and attemptedto turn onto Nicholson Road in Ferndale he lost control of his car, which rode a median strip and ploughed through a give-way sign before sliding across the intersection and cannoning into a taxi.
The taxi driver and passenger were unharmed.
The driver of the Commodore and his male passenger were taken into custody, and the 25-year-old was treated at Royal Perth Hospital for a dislocated ankle and several lower leg fractures.
GIOVANNI TORRE
as posted on TheWest
A 25-year-old Huntingdale man will appear in court today after crashing the car he was driving during a high-speed chase through Perth’s southern suburbs.
At 11pm last night police tried to stop a Holden Commodore on Caulfield Street, Thornlie.
The driver accelerated and reached 140km/h while attempting to evade police.
When the driver reached Spencer Road and attemptedto turn onto Nicholson Road in Ferndale he lost control of his car, which rode a median strip and ploughed through a give-way sign before sliding across the intersection and cannoning into a taxi.
The taxi driver and passenger were unharmed.
The driver of the Commodore and his male passenger were taken into custody, and the 25-year-old was treated at Royal Perth Hospital for a dislocated ankle and several lower leg fractures.
GIOVANNI TORRE
as posted on TheWest
Sunday 9 December 2007
Man charged over alleged abduction
as posted on TheWest
A 36-year-old man has been charged over the alleged abduction of a 22-year-old woman in Thornlie overnight.
The woman was a passenger in a Toyota Camry that was driving on Spencer Road, Thornlie, about 9pm last night. A Mazda convertible pulled alongside the Camry, and the driver allegedly used a baseball bat to smash a rear window.
The accused man then allegedly dragged the woman from the car and put her in the backseat of his Mazda before speeding away on Spencer Road.
Police spotted the car about 2.30am on High Road, Riverton, sparking a 20 minute high speed chase through Perth’s south-eastern suburbs.
The chase ended when the Mazda crashed into a set of traffic lights at the intersection of Albany Highway and Wharf Street.
The woman was taken to Royal Perth Hospital and treated for injuries she received throughout the course of the night.
The man, aged 36 and from Midvale, was charged with deprivation of liberty, aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm, receiving, steal motor vehicle and drive recklessly, criminal damage, fail to stop, two counts each of reckless driving and fail to stop.
The man is due to appear in the Perth Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
as posted on TheWest
A 36-year-old man has been charged over the alleged abduction of a 22-year-old woman in Thornlie overnight.
The woman was a passenger in a Toyota Camry that was driving on Spencer Road, Thornlie, about 9pm last night. A Mazda convertible pulled alongside the Camry, and the driver allegedly used a baseball bat to smash a rear window.
The accused man then allegedly dragged the woman from the car and put her in the backseat of his Mazda before speeding away on Spencer Road.
Police spotted the car about 2.30am on High Road, Riverton, sparking a 20 minute high speed chase through Perth’s south-eastern suburbs.
The chase ended when the Mazda crashed into a set of traffic lights at the intersection of Albany Highway and Wharf Street.
The woman was taken to Royal Perth Hospital and treated for injuries she received throughout the course of the night.
The man, aged 36 and from Midvale, was charged with deprivation of liberty, aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm, receiving, steal motor vehicle and drive recklessly, criminal damage, fail to stop, two counts each of reckless driving and fail to stop.
The man is due to appear in the Perth Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
as posted on TheWest
Friday 7 December 2007
Parents claim toddler found in Thornlie
as posted on PerthNow
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl found wandering on a Thornlie street today is to be reunited with her parents after they contacted police this evening.
THE discovery of the lone toddler on Brunswick Street about 10am this morning sparked a police appeal for public help after they were unable to trace her parents.
The girl is in good health and in the care of the Department of Child Protection while waiting for her parents to collect her.
as posted on PerthNow
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl found wandering on a Thornlie street today is to be reunited with her parents after they contacted police this evening.
THE discovery of the lone toddler on Brunswick Street about 10am this morning sparked a police appeal for public help after they were unable to trace her parents.
The girl is in good health and in the care of the Department of Child Protection while waiting for her parents to collect her.
as posted on PerthNow
Motorcyclist run over in Gosnells
as posted on TheWest
Motorbike rider has died after he clipped a curb and fell under a moving car in Gosnells last night.
A police spokesman said the 40-year-old had been riding along Dorothy Street about 7pm last night when his front wheel hit the curb and he was thrown underneath a four-wheel drive.
The man was killed at the scene.
RONAN O’CONNELL
as posted on TheWest
Motorbike rider has died after he clipped a curb and fell under a moving car in Gosnells last night.
A police spokesman said the 40-year-old had been riding along Dorothy Street about 7pm last night when his front wheel hit the curb and he was thrown underneath a four-wheel drive.
The man was killed at the scene.
RONAN O’CONNELL
as posted on TheWest
Shots fired at police in high-speed car chase
as posted on PerthNow
POLICE have given a description of the man they are searching for, who escaped after allegedly shooting at police during a high-speed pursuit.
The man is described as Caucasian, 174cm tall, of slim build, clean shaven and with short, dark cropped hair.
Police spokesman Ian Hasleby said the man was believed to be in the Brookdale area and was wearing a black shirt with a white motif, jeans and white runners.
The man should not be approached, but anyone sighting him should call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Earlier
One man was arrested but a second escaped after a high-speed car chase in which shots were fired at police in Perth.
A speeding Holden Commodore was spotted by police during a patrol in suburban Brookdale about 1am (WDT) today, police spokesman Ian Hasleby said.
"As it was being followed a gun was discharged at the police vehicle,'' Mr Hasleby said.
"The car was driven into a paddock and the offenders fired at the police.
"None of the officers was shot or injured and they returned fire.''
One of the men was captured in a brook about 6am (WDT) this morning after police called in support including dog squad officers, the police helicopter and Tactical Response Group members.
A shotgun was recovered when the first man was captured.
This morning police, including mounted police, were still searching for the second man, who was believed to be still in the sealed-off area.
Police do not know if he is armed.
The arrested man was been taken to Armadale police station for questioning.
PerthNow
as posted on PerthNow
POLICE have given a description of the man they are searching for, who escaped after allegedly shooting at police during a high-speed pursuit.
The man is described as Caucasian, 174cm tall, of slim build, clean shaven and with short, dark cropped hair.
Police spokesman Ian Hasleby said the man was believed to be in the Brookdale area and was wearing a black shirt with a white motif, jeans and white runners.
The man should not be approached, but anyone sighting him should call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Earlier
One man was arrested but a second escaped after a high-speed car chase in which shots were fired at police in Perth.
A speeding Holden Commodore was spotted by police during a patrol in suburban Brookdale about 1am (WDT) today, police spokesman Ian Hasleby said.
"As it was being followed a gun was discharged at the police vehicle,'' Mr Hasleby said.
"The car was driven into a paddock and the offenders fired at the police.
"None of the officers was shot or injured and they returned fire.''
One of the men was captured in a brook about 6am (WDT) this morning after police called in support including dog squad officers, the police helicopter and Tactical Response Group members.
A shotgun was recovered when the first man was captured.
This morning police, including mounted police, were still searching for the second man, who was believed to be still in the sealed-off area.
Police do not know if he is armed.
The arrested man was been taken to Armadale police station for questioning.
PerthNow
as posted on PerthNow
Thursday 6 December 2007
Many new entries to Christmas Lights Competition
check out the Council's web page here for the addresses of the entries for this year's Christmas Lights Competition
Wednesday 5 December 2007
Christmas lights display to help West Australians in crisis
as posted on PerthNow
RESIDENTS of Consulate Court, Thornlie are helping West Australians in need this Christmas by collecting food items on behalf of Anglicare WA.
Each December the residents of Consulate Court ‘light up’ their street to celebrate Christmas and to spread Christmas joy amongst people who visit the street.
This year a special collection point will be in place at number 11 Consulate Court, for visitors to the street to donate non-perishable food items that can be distributed to needy families through Anglicare WA.
Consulate Court, Thornlie is a well known Christmas Lights street in Perth. Residents have been ‘lighting up’ on December 1 each year for the past 15 years. This year 10 of the 13 houses in the street are participating and the street is even more spectacular than past years.
The street has won the City of Gosnells ‘Safe City’ award four times and has collected for charity over the past three years, with approx $4000 in total being donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation and PMH during this time.
This year, along with the collection of food items for Anglicare WA, there are also collection tins in place for PMH for gold coin donations.
About Anglicare WA:
Anglicare WA supports over 30,000 Western Australians in crisis each year - from Kununurra in the north, to Albany in the south. Anglicare WA changes lives on a daily basis, supporting people through: Separation & Mediation Services , Children’s Services, Family & Domestic Violence Support, Relationship Counselling & Education, Crisis & Community Support, Youth Services, Housing Services, Aboriginal Services, Op Shops.
as posted on PerthNow
RESIDENTS of Consulate Court, Thornlie are helping West Australians in need this Christmas by collecting food items on behalf of Anglicare WA.
Each December the residents of Consulate Court ‘light up’ their street to celebrate Christmas and to spread Christmas joy amongst people who visit the street.
This year a special collection point will be in place at number 11 Consulate Court, for visitors to the street to donate non-perishable food items that can be distributed to needy families through Anglicare WA.
Consulate Court, Thornlie is a well known Christmas Lights street in Perth. Residents have been ‘lighting up’ on December 1 each year for the past 15 years. This year 10 of the 13 houses in the street are participating and the street is even more spectacular than past years.
The street has won the City of Gosnells ‘Safe City’ award four times and has collected for charity over the past three years, with approx $4000 in total being donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation and PMH during this time.
This year, along with the collection of food items for Anglicare WA, there are also collection tins in place for PMH for gold coin donations.
About Anglicare WA:
Anglicare WA supports over 30,000 Western Australians in crisis each year - from Kununurra in the north, to Albany in the south. Anglicare WA changes lives on a daily basis, supporting people through: Separation & Mediation Services , Children’s Services, Family & Domestic Violence Support, Relationship Counselling & Education, Crisis & Community Support, Youth Services, Housing Services, Aboriginal Services, Op Shops.
as posted on PerthNow
an email from a reader ...
Hey there peter,
My names Alison, I’m a current rate paying resident of Gosnells.
I am really interested in your blog as I don’t have the time to go to council meetings and probably wouldn’t have a clue about much that goes on. In some respects the meetings can be too formal for Gosnells people like my husband and I.
I’m really interested in the rezoning of Gosnells, especially sub-precinct I, which we reside in. I suppose we may be waiting a while the way our area is headed.
I have heard many a person say that Gosnells is heading down a bad path, I’m beginning to agree. If development doesn’t quicken soon we will fall behind and less people will tend to come here.
My family grew up in Gosnells, from my Great grandfather starting up Stalker pumps on stalker road, to my mother going to Gosnells primary and my cousins children now going their too. I hoped that my children would be able to go there as well.
My Husband and I have decided against raising children here, within the first month in our first house we had a home invasion. The young man is now in Jail however the crime rate is still high.
Gosnells is closer to the city than Armadale but an older city with not enough development.
I have a million other views on different bits and pieces about Gosnells
I look forward to reading more of your blogs.
Thanks Alison
as received as an email
my reply was
thank you I hope you enjoy reading the blog, and if you would like to contribute some items I am willing to have a look at them and them post them on your behalf, what you say about rezoning is prob true from your point of view, but we must bear in mind that the most valuable land that we all need is that which is zoned for recreational use, something that will be well sort after in the years to come, and if we continue to fill all the spaces in Gosnells with housing development that consist mainly of a house with a fence around it, we are going to feel a real crisis then, I would prefer to see more land left in its natural environment or converted to parks and recreation use, at the moment we are seeing new development everywhere and city resources are being spent on these areas, and old Gosnells areas are in need of a band aid so to speak, and rates are just going to keep going up, feel free express your opinion, but I may well post them on my blog : )
peter
My names Alison, I’m a current rate paying resident of Gosnells.
I am really interested in your blog as I don’t have the time to go to council meetings and probably wouldn’t have a clue about much that goes on. In some respects the meetings can be too formal for Gosnells people like my husband and I.
I’m really interested in the rezoning of Gosnells, especially sub-precinct I, which we reside in. I suppose we may be waiting a while the way our area is headed.
I have heard many a person say that Gosnells is heading down a bad path, I’m beginning to agree. If development doesn’t quicken soon we will fall behind and less people will tend to come here.
My family grew up in Gosnells, from my Great grandfather starting up Stalker pumps on stalker road, to my mother going to Gosnells primary and my cousins children now going their too. I hoped that my children would be able to go there as well.
My Husband and I have decided against raising children here, within the first month in our first house we had a home invasion. The young man is now in Jail however the crime rate is still high.
Gosnells is closer to the city than Armadale but an older city with not enough development.
I have a million other views on different bits and pieces about Gosnells
I look forward to reading more of your blogs.
Thanks Alison
as received as an email
my reply was
thank you I hope you enjoy reading the blog, and if you would like to contribute some items I am willing to have a look at them and them post them on your behalf, what you say about rezoning is prob true from your point of view, but we must bear in mind that the most valuable land that we all need is that which is zoned for recreational use, something that will be well sort after in the years to come, and if we continue to fill all the spaces in Gosnells with housing development that consist mainly of a house with a fence around it, we are going to feel a real crisis then, I would prefer to see more land left in its natural environment or converted to parks and recreation use, at the moment we are seeing new development everywhere and city resources are being spent on these areas, and old Gosnells areas are in need of a band aid so to speak, and rates are just going to keep going up, feel free express your opinion, but I may well post them on my blog : )
peter
Monday 3 December 2007
Staged approach to zoning the best way forward
as posted on COGsite
City of Gosnells Planning and Sustainability Director Len Kosova today said a staged approach to planning for industrial expansion in Maddington and Kenwick was the only sensible way forward.
After Council last night approved a further round of advertising for a revised Concept Plan for the Maddington Kenwick Strategic Employment Area, Mr Kosova said public input into the plan had been invaluable.
“The public contribution to this process through information evenings, consultation and feedback has been of enormous use in refining and improving the plan” he said.
“The City realises some of those who have been involved may be disappointed with the revised Concept Plan and the time taken to prepare it”.
“The City is also acutely aware of the uncertainty that the Concept Plan may create for landowners until the planning process is completed. For this reason we have accelerated the planning of this area in the last 12 months and will continue to focus resources on completing this important planning process in the shortest possible time.
“The area is affected by many complex issues that need to be addressed before more detailed plans and decisions can be made about future land use and development potential. To tackle these issues the area has been divided into three main precincts so that planning can progress on a staged basis.
“Further investigations that are needed to inform planning for the area are currently underway or are soon to be commenced.”
The revised Concept Plan will be available for public comment until the end of February 2008.
as posted on COGsite
City of Gosnells Planning and Sustainability Director Len Kosova today said a staged approach to planning for industrial expansion in Maddington and Kenwick was the only sensible way forward.
After Council last night approved a further round of advertising for a revised Concept Plan for the Maddington Kenwick Strategic Employment Area, Mr Kosova said public input into the plan had been invaluable.
“The public contribution to this process through information evenings, consultation and feedback has been of enormous use in refining and improving the plan” he said.
“The City realises some of those who have been involved may be disappointed with the revised Concept Plan and the time taken to prepare it”.
“The City is also acutely aware of the uncertainty that the Concept Plan may create for landowners until the planning process is completed. For this reason we have accelerated the planning of this area in the last 12 months and will continue to focus resources on completing this important planning process in the shortest possible time.
“The area is affected by many complex issues that need to be addressed before more detailed plans and decisions can be made about future land use and development potential. To tackle these issues the area has been divided into three main precincts so that planning can progress on a staged basis.
“Further investigations that are needed to inform planning for the area are currently underway or are soon to be commenced.”
The revised Concept Plan will be available for public comment until the end of February 2008.
as posted on COGsite
Saturday 24 November 2007
Riverbank restoration program provides $1million to community projects
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
(Media-Newswire.com) - The State Government has injected nearly $1million into local projects to improve the health of the Swan and Canning rivers.
A total of 14 projects were funded under the Swan River Trust�s Riverbank program for 2007-08.
Environment Minister David Templeman said the program enabled local and State government land managers to receive funding from the State Government to undertake river restoration works.
"Riverbank funding is provided for a wide range of foreshore restoration and protection activities that enhance and manage native vegetation, improve degraded areas, mitigate erosion and address public amenity values and safety,�" he said.
"Healthy foreshores are essential for maintaining the health of rivers and these 14 projects will prove invaluable to the foreshores, health of the waterways and visual appearance of the area.
"Through weed control, planting, landscape planning and erosion control, we can preserve our riverbanks and rivers for generations to come."
The Minister said that the projects could only achieve positive results if local and State governments and environmental community groups worked together.
"By uniting in our efforts, we are ensuring the future of our riverine environment," he said
"Since the inception of Riverbank in 2002, the program has grown in popularity, with the largest funding requests received this year.
"We are continuing to look at ways to fund high-quality projects that missed out in this round.
"The health of the rivers is a priority and we must all act now to protect the future of the rivers. The Carpenter Government is leading the way in preparing Western Australia to meet the challenges of our changing climate.�"
Since 2002, the State Government has committed more than $4.25million to 110 Riverbank projects.
Riverbank projects for 2007-08 include:
$58,000 for phase two of the City of Bayswater Tranby foreshore restoration project in Maylands. Last year, Riverbank provided $73,064 for phase one of the project. Phase two works include erosion control, weed removal and planting of native vegetation;
$3,850 to the City of Gosnells for phase three for control of Taro on the Canning River and tributaries. This project was funded $31,500 under the Riverbank program two years ago and received $9,400 last year. The project is working to eradicate Taro which is a serious weed growing along the Canning River that has been displacing native plant species. The project steering committee comprises representatives from the Cities of Armadale, Canning and Gosnells, South East Regional Centre of Urban Landcare and the Department of Environment and Conservation ( DEC );
$23,375 to the City of Canning for an Eco education demonstration site. The project includes the rehabilitation of a section of the Canning River, weed control and planting of native vegetation. Project partners include the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, DEC, Canning Regional Park Volunteers, Wilson Wetland Action Group and Two Rivers Catchment Group;
$149,571 to the City of Swan for foreshore rehabilitation as part of the Swan Riverside Regional Park project in Viveash. The project includes extensive foreshore bank stabilisation rehabilitation works, weed control and revegetation. This project has received almost $45,000 in the past two years;
$97,168 for the Ashfield Parade foreshore restoration project in the Town of Bassendean. The funds will be directed towards stabilisation works, formalising access points and pathways, weed control and establishment of local native foreshore vegetation. The project received $325,153 last year;
$84,636 for the City of South Perth�s Cloister foreshore erosion control program, which will include erosion control works and restoration to foreshore vegetation near the Edgewater Road footbridge overpass in Salter Point;
$23,900 to the City of Gosnells who has identified three sub-projects along the Canning River which need weeds removed and native plants restored. Riverbank is providing funding to the projects undertaken in partnership with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups;
$15,175 allocated to three sub-projects along the Canning River in the City of Armadale. The sites in Roleystone and Kelmscott need weeds removed and native vegetation planted. The Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups, including the Friends of Roley Pools, will help to restore the areas;
$510,000 to the City of South Perth for the creation of Sir James Mitchell Park beach on the South Perth foreshore. Funds will be provided to start works on developing a beach, including the replacement of eroding foreshores and nodes of local native vegetation; and
$14,360 allocated to foreshore rehabilitation works at Masons Landing in the Canning River Regional Park. DEC will manage weed control and planting of native vegetation along the foreshore. The project will be undertaken in partnership with the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare and the Two Rivers Catchment Group.
Minister's office: 9220 5050
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
(Media-Newswire.com) - The State Government has injected nearly $1million into local projects to improve the health of the Swan and Canning rivers.
A total of 14 projects were funded under the Swan River Trust�s Riverbank program for 2007-08.
Environment Minister David Templeman said the program enabled local and State government land managers to receive funding from the State Government to undertake river restoration works.
"Riverbank funding is provided for a wide range of foreshore restoration and protection activities that enhance and manage native vegetation, improve degraded areas, mitigate erosion and address public amenity values and safety,�" he said.
"Healthy foreshores are essential for maintaining the health of rivers and these 14 projects will prove invaluable to the foreshores, health of the waterways and visual appearance of the area.
"Through weed control, planting, landscape planning and erosion control, we can preserve our riverbanks and rivers for generations to come."
The Minister said that the projects could only achieve positive results if local and State governments and environmental community groups worked together.
"By uniting in our efforts, we are ensuring the future of our riverine environment," he said
"Since the inception of Riverbank in 2002, the program has grown in popularity, with the largest funding requests received this year.
"We are continuing to look at ways to fund high-quality projects that missed out in this round.
"The health of the rivers is a priority and we must all act now to protect the future of the rivers. The Carpenter Government is leading the way in preparing Western Australia to meet the challenges of our changing climate.�"
Since 2002, the State Government has committed more than $4.25million to 110 Riverbank projects.
Riverbank projects for 2007-08 include:
$58,000 for phase two of the City of Bayswater Tranby foreshore restoration project in Maylands. Last year, Riverbank provided $73,064 for phase one of the project. Phase two works include erosion control, weed removal and planting of native vegetation;
$3,850 to the City of Gosnells for phase three for control of Taro on the Canning River and tributaries. This project was funded $31,500 under the Riverbank program two years ago and received $9,400 last year. The project is working to eradicate Taro which is a serious weed growing along the Canning River that has been displacing native plant species. The project steering committee comprises representatives from the Cities of Armadale, Canning and Gosnells, South East Regional Centre of Urban Landcare and the Department of Environment and Conservation ( DEC );
$23,375 to the City of Canning for an Eco education demonstration site. The project includes the rehabilitation of a section of the Canning River, weed control and planting of native vegetation. Project partners include the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, DEC, Canning Regional Park Volunteers, Wilson Wetland Action Group and Two Rivers Catchment Group;
$149,571 to the City of Swan for foreshore rehabilitation as part of the Swan Riverside Regional Park project in Viveash. The project includes extensive foreshore bank stabilisation rehabilitation works, weed control and revegetation. This project has received almost $45,000 in the past two years;
$97,168 for the Ashfield Parade foreshore restoration project in the Town of Bassendean. The funds will be directed towards stabilisation works, formalising access points and pathways, weed control and establishment of local native foreshore vegetation. The project received $325,153 last year;
$84,636 for the City of South Perth�s Cloister foreshore erosion control program, which will include erosion control works and restoration to foreshore vegetation near the Edgewater Road footbridge overpass in Salter Point;
$23,900 to the City of Gosnells who has identified three sub-projects along the Canning River which need weeds removed and native plants restored. Riverbank is providing funding to the projects undertaken in partnership with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups;
$15,175 allocated to three sub-projects along the Canning River in the City of Armadale. The sites in Roleystone and Kelmscott need weeds removed and native vegetation planted. The Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups, including the Friends of Roley Pools, will help to restore the areas;
$510,000 to the City of South Perth for the creation of Sir James Mitchell Park beach on the South Perth foreshore. Funds will be provided to start works on developing a beach, including the replacement of eroding foreshores and nodes of local native vegetation; and
$14,360 allocated to foreshore rehabilitation works at Masons Landing in the Canning River Regional Park. DEC will manage weed control and planting of native vegetation along the foreshore. The project will be undertaken in partnership with the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare and the Two Rivers Catchment Group.
Minister's office: 9220 5050
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
Thursday 22 November 2007
High speed chase under investigation following man's death
as posted on TheWest
Major crash officers are investigating an early-morning high-speed chase through Perth’s southern suburbs after the death of a man who was found injured near a crashed car shortly after police abandoned the chase.
Acting South-East Metro Superintendent Andrew Henderson said that an internal investigation along with the crash investigation was underway to ensure that police car-chase protocols had been followed correctly.
Mr Henderson would not speculate on the details of the crash, but confirmed that in line with standard police procedures, the police car had been forensically tested and towed away from the scene.
Police began pursuing a car in Beckenham about 12.40am, when the driver failed to stop, and chased it at speeds of up to 140kmh through Thornlie, Kenwick, Canning Vale and Southern River for 14 minutes, before abandoning the chase on Ranford Road in Forrestdale.
Shortly afterwards, officers located the car further along Ranford Road, and discovered a man in a serious condition near the vehicle.
He later died in Royal Perth Hospital.
It is unsure at this stage whether the dead man was a pedestrian or the driver of the car.
His details were not released as the man’s relatives have not yet been informed of his death.
PETER KERR
as posted on TheWest
Major crash officers are investigating an early-morning high-speed chase through Perth’s southern suburbs after the death of a man who was found injured near a crashed car shortly after police abandoned the chase.
Acting South-East Metro Superintendent Andrew Henderson said that an internal investigation along with the crash investigation was underway to ensure that police car-chase protocols had been followed correctly.
Mr Henderson would not speculate on the details of the crash, but confirmed that in line with standard police procedures, the police car had been forensically tested and towed away from the scene.
Police began pursuing a car in Beckenham about 12.40am, when the driver failed to stop, and chased it at speeds of up to 140kmh through Thornlie, Kenwick, Canning Vale and Southern River for 14 minutes, before abandoning the chase on Ranford Road in Forrestdale.
Shortly afterwards, officers located the car further along Ranford Road, and discovered a man in a serious condition near the vehicle.
He later died in Royal Perth Hospital.
It is unsure at this stage whether the dead man was a pedestrian or the driver of the car.
His details were not released as the man’s relatives have not yet been informed of his death.
PETER KERR
as posted on TheWest
Wednesday 21 November 2007
Australia. Riverbank restoration program funds community projects
as posted on BYM
The State Government has injected nearly $1million into local projects to improve the health of the Swan and Canning rivers.
A total of 14 projects were funded under the Swan River Trust’s Riverbank program for 2007-08.
Environment Minister David Templeman said the program enabled local and State government land managers to receive funding from the State Government to undertake river restoration works.
“Riverbank funding is provided for a wide range of foreshore restoration and protection activities that enhance and manage native vegetation, improve degraded areas, mitigate erosion and address public amenity values and safety.” he said. “Healthy foreshores are essential for maintaining the health of rivers and these 14 projects will prove invaluable to the foreshores, health of the waterways and visual appearance of the area. Through weed control, planting, landscape planning and erosion control, we can preserve our riverbanks and rivers for generations to come.”
The Minister said that the projects could only achieve positive results if local and State governments and environmental community groups worked together. “By uniting in our efforts, we are ensuring the future of our riverine environment.” he said “Since the inception of Riverbank in 2002, the program has grown in popularity, with the largest funding requests received this year. We are continuing to look at ways to fund high-quality projects that missed out in this round. The health of the rivers is a priority and we must all act now to protect the future of the rivers. The Carpenter Government is leading the way in preparing Western Australia to meet the challenges of our changing climate.”
Since 2002, the State Government has committed more than $4.25million to 110 Riverbank projects.
Riverbank projects for 2007-08 include:
$58,000 for phase two of the City of Bayswater Tranby foreshore restoration project in Maylands. Last year, Riverbank provided $73,064 for phase one of the project. Phase two works include erosion control, weed removal and planting of native vegetation;
$3,850 to the City of Gosnells for phase three for control of Taro on the Canning River and tributaries. This project was funded $31,500 under the Riverbank program two years ago and received $9,400 last year. The project is working to eradicate Taro which is a serious weed growing along the Canning River that has been displacing native plant species. The project steering committee comprises representatives from the Cities of Armadale, Canning and Gosnells, South East Regional Centre of Urban Landcare and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC);
$23,375 to the City of Canning for an Eco education demonstration site. The project includes the rehabilitation of a section of the Canning River, weed control and planting of native vegetation. Project partners include the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, DEC, Canning Regional Park Volunteers, Wilson Wetland Action Group and Two Rivers Catchment Group;
$149,571 to the City of Swan for foreshore rehabilitation as part of the Swan Riverside Regional Park project in Viveash. The project includes extensive foreshore bank stabilisation rehabilitation works, weed control and revegetation. This project has received almost $45,000 in the past two years;
$97,168 for the Ashfield Parade foreshore restoration project in the Town of Bassendean. The funds will be directed towards stabilisation works, formalising access points and pathways, weed control and establishment of local native foreshore vegetation. The project received $325,153 last year;
$84,636 for the City of South Perth’s Cloister foreshore erosion control program, which will include erosion control works and restoration to foreshore vegetation near the Edgewater Road footbridge overpass in Salter Point;
$23,900 to the City of Gosnells who has identified three sub-projects along the Canning River which need weeds removed and native plants restored. Riverbank is providing funding to the projects undertaken in partnership with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups;
$15,175 allocated to three sub-projects along the Canning River in the City of Armadale. The sites in Roleystone and Kelmscott need weeds removed and native vegetation planted. The Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups, including the Friends of Roley Pools, will help to restore the areas;
$510,000 to the City of South Perth for the creation of Sir James Mitchell Park beach on the South Perth foreshore. Funds will be provided to start works on developing a beach, including the replacement of eroding foreshores and nodes of local native vegetation; and
$14,360 allocated to foreshore rehabilitation works at Masons Landing in the Canning River Regional Park. DEC will manage weed control and planting of native vegetation along the foreshore. The project will be undertaken in partnership with the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare and the Two Rivers Catchment Group.
as posted on BYM
The State Government has injected nearly $1million into local projects to improve the health of the Swan and Canning rivers.
A total of 14 projects were funded under the Swan River Trust’s Riverbank program for 2007-08.
Environment Minister David Templeman said the program enabled local and State government land managers to receive funding from the State Government to undertake river restoration works.
“Riverbank funding is provided for a wide range of foreshore restoration and protection activities that enhance and manage native vegetation, improve degraded areas, mitigate erosion and address public amenity values and safety.” he said. “Healthy foreshores are essential for maintaining the health of rivers and these 14 projects will prove invaluable to the foreshores, health of the waterways and visual appearance of the area. Through weed control, planting, landscape planning and erosion control, we can preserve our riverbanks and rivers for generations to come.”
The Minister said that the projects could only achieve positive results if local and State governments and environmental community groups worked together. “By uniting in our efforts, we are ensuring the future of our riverine environment.” he said “Since the inception of Riverbank in 2002, the program has grown in popularity, with the largest funding requests received this year. We are continuing to look at ways to fund high-quality projects that missed out in this round. The health of the rivers is a priority and we must all act now to protect the future of the rivers. The Carpenter Government is leading the way in preparing Western Australia to meet the challenges of our changing climate.”
Since 2002, the State Government has committed more than $4.25million to 110 Riverbank projects.
Riverbank projects for 2007-08 include:
$58,000 for phase two of the City of Bayswater Tranby foreshore restoration project in Maylands. Last year, Riverbank provided $73,064 for phase one of the project. Phase two works include erosion control, weed removal and planting of native vegetation;
$3,850 to the City of Gosnells for phase three for control of Taro on the Canning River and tributaries. This project was funded $31,500 under the Riverbank program two years ago and received $9,400 last year. The project is working to eradicate Taro which is a serious weed growing along the Canning River that has been displacing native plant species. The project steering committee comprises representatives from the Cities of Armadale, Canning and Gosnells, South East Regional Centre of Urban Landcare and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC);
$23,375 to the City of Canning for an Eco education demonstration site. The project includes the rehabilitation of a section of the Canning River, weed control and planting of native vegetation. Project partners include the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, DEC, Canning Regional Park Volunteers, Wilson Wetland Action Group and Two Rivers Catchment Group;
$149,571 to the City of Swan for foreshore rehabilitation as part of the Swan Riverside Regional Park project in Viveash. The project includes extensive foreshore bank stabilisation rehabilitation works, weed control and revegetation. This project has received almost $45,000 in the past two years;
$97,168 for the Ashfield Parade foreshore restoration project in the Town of Bassendean. The funds will be directed towards stabilisation works, formalising access points and pathways, weed control and establishment of local native foreshore vegetation. The project received $325,153 last year;
$84,636 for the City of South Perth’s Cloister foreshore erosion control program, which will include erosion control works and restoration to foreshore vegetation near the Edgewater Road footbridge overpass in Salter Point;
$23,900 to the City of Gosnells who has identified three sub-projects along the Canning River which need weeds removed and native plants restored. Riverbank is providing funding to the projects undertaken in partnership with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups;
$15,175 allocated to three sub-projects along the Canning River in the City of Armadale. The sites in Roleystone and Kelmscott need weeds removed and native vegetation planted. The Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups, including the Friends of Roley Pools, will help to restore the areas;
$510,000 to the City of South Perth for the creation of Sir James Mitchell Park beach on the South Perth foreshore. Funds will be provided to start works on developing a beach, including the replacement of eroding foreshores and nodes of local native vegetation; and
$14,360 allocated to foreshore rehabilitation works at Masons Landing in the Canning River Regional Park. DEC will manage weed control and planting of native vegetation along the foreshore. The project will be undertaken in partnership with the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare and the Two Rivers Catchment Group.
as posted on BYM
Power upgrades begin to show results
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
Major infrastructure upgrades in Armadale, Gosnells and Byford have significantly improved power supply reliability in the area, Energy Minister Francis Logan said today. New figures released by Western Power indicate that power outages, especially those caused by equipment failure, had dramatically reduced since April this year.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Major infrastructure upgrades in Armadale, Gosnells and Byford have significantly improved power supply reliability in the area, Energy Minister Francis Logan said today.
New figures released by Western Power indicate that power outages, especially those caused by equipment failure, had dramatically reduced since April this year.
Mr Logan said significant upgrades had occurred in the region between December last year and April this year. These included: upgrades to the Byford network which involved extending a new feeder line from the substation to the Armadale shopping centre, reinforcing and reconfiguring major overhead power lines in the northern half of the network and some extensive underground cable installations; constructing and commissioning a new $10 million zone substation at Southern River; and completion of the first stage of a comprehensive $2.9 million upgrade of the Gosnells distribution network. This involved upgrading 15km of overhead conductors, installing 25km of underground cable and installing new automatic reclosers.
The Minister said this work had helped to improve power reliability by reducing equipment failure faults and, as a result of shortened feeders, reducing the number of customers impacted by faults.
"Faults caused by equipment failure have been a major cause of outages in the region for a long time," he said.
"Western Power recognised this and millions of dollars have been allocated to upgrade and improve this equipment - and the results appear to have been instantaneous.
"More work is still being undertaken and more work is planned.
"Power interruptions from vegetation or debris contacting lines or from car accidents knocking down poles are always a risk for overhead networks, but this work will certainly reduce the number of outages."
Mr Logan today visited the Byford substation where $3.77million is being spent on a new transformer and two additional powerlines to Armadale and Gosnells.
Armadale MLA Alannah MacTiernan welcomed the upgrades, saying reliability of power supplies had been a major problem in the South East Corridor for decades.
"This investment is bringing big improvements for local businesses and for residents," Ms MacTiernan said.
Western Power managing director Doug Aberle said the improvements represented a significant investment in the reliability of supply for customers.
"The improvement we have made here in Byford represents a significant reinforcement of the network and will improve reliability for our customers in Armadale and Gosnells," Mr Aberle said.
"Further work has also been scheduled for 2009 and 2010, including the replacement and undergrounding of overhead lines in other parts of the region."
Minister's office: 9222 8950
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
Major infrastructure upgrades in Armadale, Gosnells and Byford have significantly improved power supply reliability in the area, Energy Minister Francis Logan said today. New figures released by Western Power indicate that power outages, especially those caused by equipment failure, had dramatically reduced since April this year.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Major infrastructure upgrades in Armadale, Gosnells and Byford have significantly improved power supply reliability in the area, Energy Minister Francis Logan said today.
New figures released by Western Power indicate that power outages, especially those caused by equipment failure, had dramatically reduced since April this year.
Mr Logan said significant upgrades had occurred in the region between December last year and April this year. These included: upgrades to the Byford network which involved extending a new feeder line from the substation to the Armadale shopping centre, reinforcing and reconfiguring major overhead power lines in the northern half of the network and some extensive underground cable installations; constructing and commissioning a new $10 million zone substation at Southern River; and completion of the first stage of a comprehensive $2.9 million upgrade of the Gosnells distribution network. This involved upgrading 15km of overhead conductors, installing 25km of underground cable and installing new automatic reclosers.
The Minister said this work had helped to improve power reliability by reducing equipment failure faults and, as a result of shortened feeders, reducing the number of customers impacted by faults.
"Faults caused by equipment failure have been a major cause of outages in the region for a long time," he said.
"Western Power recognised this and millions of dollars have been allocated to upgrade and improve this equipment - and the results appear to have been instantaneous.
"More work is still being undertaken and more work is planned.
"Power interruptions from vegetation or debris contacting lines or from car accidents knocking down poles are always a risk for overhead networks, but this work will certainly reduce the number of outages."
Mr Logan today visited the Byford substation where $3.77million is being spent on a new transformer and two additional powerlines to Armadale and Gosnells.
Armadale MLA Alannah MacTiernan welcomed the upgrades, saying reliability of power supplies had been a major problem in the South East Corridor for decades.
"This investment is bringing big improvements for local businesses and for residents," Ms MacTiernan said.
Western Power managing director Doug Aberle said the improvements represented a significant investment in the reliability of supply for customers.
"The improvement we have made here in Byford represents a significant reinforcement of the network and will improve reliability for our customers in Armadale and Gosnells," Mr Aberle said.
"Further work has also been scheduled for 2009 and 2010, including the replacement and undergrounding of overhead lines in other parts of the region."
Minister's office: 9222 8950
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
Tuesday 20 November 2007
Gozzy Rock 2008
as posted on COGsite
Gozzy Rock will be back at Pioneer Park Federation Drive Gosnells in 2008.
Now in its 21st year Gozzy Rock is the City of Gosnells annual contemporary music competition, promoting original music from emerging bands all over Western Australia.
Gozzy Rock comprises of 16 bands which battle it out at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre over four nights during January and February in 2008. Eight bands will then be selected to play in the final being held on 24 February 2008.
This year Gozzy Rock is partnering with Western Australian Music Industry (WAMI) for the WAMI Festival to include a stellar line up of Western Australian acts (T.B.A), to play along side the eight bands competing in the final.
Stay tuned for more information!!
So download a registration form from here and get your application to the City of Gosnells Admin before 20 December 2007 to be involved in Gozzy Rock 2008. The best of the best will share in prizes worth $5,000 from Kosmic Music.
Heats are at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre:
25 January 2008
1 February 2008
8 February 2008
15 February 2008
Final: 24 February 2008 at Pioneer Park Gosnells.
as posted on COGsite
Gozzy Rock will be back at Pioneer Park Federation Drive Gosnells in 2008.
Now in its 21st year Gozzy Rock is the City of Gosnells annual contemporary music competition, promoting original music from emerging bands all over Western Australia.
Gozzy Rock comprises of 16 bands which battle it out at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre over four nights during January and February in 2008. Eight bands will then be selected to play in the final being held on 24 February 2008.
This year Gozzy Rock is partnering with Western Australian Music Industry (WAMI) for the WAMI Festival to include a stellar line up of Western Australian acts (T.B.A), to play along side the eight bands competing in the final.
Stay tuned for more information!!
So download a registration form from here and get your application to the City of Gosnells Admin before 20 December 2007 to be involved in Gozzy Rock 2008. The best of the best will share in prizes worth $5,000 from Kosmic Music.
Heats are at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre:
25 January 2008
1 February 2008
8 February 2008
15 February 2008
Final: 24 February 2008 at Pioneer Park Gosnells.
as posted on COGsite
Monday 19 November 2007
Annual Electors Meeting ...
this meeting is due to be held on Monday 10th December at 7pm in the Reception Room of the City of Gosnells building, but please note sometimes the date of the meeting does change so keep this date available but watch out for any news of a date change, local electors are given the opportunity to ask questions and hear about the direction our council is taking, it is a great opportunity to question the finanicals and many electors use it to praise the efforts of the council and councilors
Sunday 18 November 2007
Teacher charged with sex with students
as posted on Herald Sun Sunday
A 31-year-old teacher has been charged with having sex with two female students in Perth.
Police say they charged the man, from Gosnells in eastern Perth, on Friday for the alleged offences against two girls between 2005 and 2007.
He was charged with one count of having a sexual relationship with a child under 16 years, a police statement said.
He was also charged with four counts of indecent dealings with a child 16 years or over by a person in a position of authority, and 10 counts of having sexually penetrated a child 16 years or over by a person in a position of authority.
His next court appearance date was not yet known.
as posted on Herald Sun Sunday
A 31-year-old teacher has been charged with having sex with two female students in Perth.
Police say they charged the man, from Gosnells in eastern Perth, on Friday for the alleged offences against two girls between 2005 and 2007.
He was charged with one count of having a sexual relationship with a child under 16 years, a police statement said.
He was also charged with four counts of indecent dealings with a child 16 years or over by a person in a position of authority, and 10 counts of having sexually penetrated a child 16 years or over by a person in a position of authority.
His next court appearance date was not yet known.
as posted on Herald Sun Sunday
Friday 16 November 2007
Population boom boosts funding pressures
City of Gosnells Mayor Olwen Searle JP has called on both major political parties to pledge a boost to infrastructure funding in key growth areas after figures released today show Perth is growing faster than any other capital city in Australia.
“As a member council of the National Growth Areas Alliance, the City of Gosnells is urging the major political parties to focus on local infrastructure needs in the lead-up to this month’s Federal Election.
“Perth is experiencing near record rates of population growth and the City of Gosnells is no exception as the third fastest growth council in the outer metropolitan area.
“The level of unfunded major infrastructure projects has never been greater and without support now, high growth areas like the City of Gosnells will fall behind,” the Mayor said.
Despite the City’s strong rate of growth, it has remained in the State’s top quartile of financially viable local governments through careful economic management.
“We are proven to be sound financial managers but not even good budgeting will see us through the next 20 years, with an estimated population increase of 40,000,” Mayor Searle added.
“Already, the City’s growth has sparked a project backlog worth millions of dollars and the gap continues to widen between what we can fund and what our community needs.
“We have been well supported by the Federal Government in the past and we want to ensure that relationship continues as future funding assistance is vital to the City’s sustainability,” the Mayor said.
“New suburbs like Southern River and Canning Vale have had phenomenal growth in recent years and there are no signs of this slowing down with the City issuing more 3200 building licence approvals a year.
“With these new residential areas comes a need for the City to provide new roads, parks, footpaths, community centres and family services. At the same time, there is still a need to maintain infrastructure in established communities.
“Federal support is vital if we are to meet the demand for road projects in particular, the $4 million widening of Garden Street, between Nicholson Road and Warton Road – a major traffic link for big growth suburbs.
Mayor Searle said the National Growth Areas Alliance was about getting financial support for well run, high growth councils.
“Given the City’s financial track record and strong partnership the Federal Government, I am confident that whoever wins the Federal Election will understand the benefit of providing additional funding so that the City may continue to build strong, vibrant communities.”
Key unfunded projects in the City of Gosnells:
$2.5 million – widening of Corfield Street, Gosnells (Verna Street to Eileen Street)
$2.5 million – bridge duplication (Burslem Drive, Maddington)
$250,000 – traffic signals (Albany Highway-Gosnells Road West intersection)
$1.25 million – widening of Burslem Drive (Olga Road to Albany Highway)
$125,000 – roundabout at Gosnells Road West-Alcock Street intersection
$95,000 – roundabout at Alcock Street-Flax Street-Harmony Fields access
$636,000 – to begin Walter Padbury Reseve redevelopment
as posted on COGsite
“As a member council of the National Growth Areas Alliance, the City of Gosnells is urging the major political parties to focus on local infrastructure needs in the lead-up to this month’s Federal Election.
“Perth is experiencing near record rates of population growth and the City of Gosnells is no exception as the third fastest growth council in the outer metropolitan area.
“The level of unfunded major infrastructure projects has never been greater and without support now, high growth areas like the City of Gosnells will fall behind,” the Mayor said.
Despite the City’s strong rate of growth, it has remained in the State’s top quartile of financially viable local governments through careful economic management.
“We are proven to be sound financial managers but not even good budgeting will see us through the next 20 years, with an estimated population increase of 40,000,” Mayor Searle added.
“Already, the City’s growth has sparked a project backlog worth millions of dollars and the gap continues to widen between what we can fund and what our community needs.
“We have been well supported by the Federal Government in the past and we want to ensure that relationship continues as future funding assistance is vital to the City’s sustainability,” the Mayor said.
“New suburbs like Southern River and Canning Vale have had phenomenal growth in recent years and there are no signs of this slowing down with the City issuing more 3200 building licence approvals a year.
“With these new residential areas comes a need for the City to provide new roads, parks, footpaths, community centres and family services. At the same time, there is still a need to maintain infrastructure in established communities.
“Federal support is vital if we are to meet the demand for road projects in particular, the $4 million widening of Garden Street, between Nicholson Road and Warton Road – a major traffic link for big growth suburbs.
Mayor Searle said the National Growth Areas Alliance was about getting financial support for well run, high growth councils.
“Given the City’s financial track record and strong partnership the Federal Government, I am confident that whoever wins the Federal Election will understand the benefit of providing additional funding so that the City may continue to build strong, vibrant communities.”
Key unfunded projects in the City of Gosnells:
$2.5 million – widening of Corfield Street, Gosnells (Verna Street to Eileen Street)
$2.5 million – bridge duplication (Burslem Drive, Maddington)
$250,000 – traffic signals (Albany Highway-Gosnells Road West intersection)
$1.25 million – widening of Burslem Drive (Olga Road to Albany Highway)
$125,000 – roundabout at Gosnells Road West-Alcock Street intersection
$95,000 – roundabout at Alcock Street-Flax Street-Harmony Fields access
$636,000 – to begin Walter Padbury Reseve redevelopment
as posted on COGsite
Thursday 15 November 2007
for the record ...
Gosnells City Council uses FTR Gold® to improve the efficiency of
fortnightly meetings
Organisation Overview
The City of Gosnells, Western Australia is located 17 kilometres southeast of Perth, the state capital. It encompasses 127 square kilometres, an area about the same size as Paris, and continues to grow rapidly. About 40% of the city area remains undeveloped, but officials anticipate that over AU$1.8 billion commercial and residential development will take place during the next ten years.
Organisational Challenge
As the decision-making body of such a fast-growing city, it falls to the mayor and councillors to manage and facilitate the bidding and funds allocation for projects such as the revitalization of the downtown business district, the renovation of the civic centre and public buildings, and redevelopment of older suburbs to encourage new growth.
Council officers identified the need for recording meetings following several challenges by Councillors as to the accuracy of the minutes. On several occasions, it was alleged that what had been stated at a meeting and what was actually printed in the minutes was completely different, with the recording of comment being open to the interpretation of the minute taker. Consequently, in order to overcome unnecessary dispute, Council officers decided to record proceedings, and began to evaluate appropriate products.
Technology Solution
After considering several solutions, the council decided FTR Gold would best suit its needs. The product was far superior to any other assessed and was chosen for its: ease of use, excellent clarity of recordings, immediate playback facility, compatibility with existing software, instant access to previous recordings, ability to copy part or whole recordings with ease, and its capability of hyperlinking recording times into Microsoft Word™ documents.
The councillors were also impressed by FTR Log Notes,™ a component of the FTR Gold suite, because it’d enable them to take notes during proceedings or while listening to previously recorded audio, and use the notes to refer back to the record.
The Gosnells City Council installed FTR Gold on a standard PC along with Microsoft Office™. They linked the PC to a conference recording microphone system, plugged the microphones into an audio mixer, and configured the sound card in the PC to work with the microphones and audio mixer. The agenda for every city council meeting is created in Microsoft Word™ with hyperlinks alongside the topics for discussion. When activated, each hyperlink refers the listener to the location in the record where that topic was discussed so the listener can hear the corresponding audio. According to Pamela Campbell,
Manager Information Services for the City of Gosnells, there are no more arguments about what was actually said at meetings. “All we have to do is use the FTR Gold system to find and play exactly what was said,” she says.”
Operational Results
The Gosnells City Council has been using the FTR Gold system since August 2001 and has seen a marked improvement in the efficiency of its meetings. Besides solving the problem about “who actually said what at meetings,” FTR Gold has helped make council meetings more orderly.
as posted on ForTheRecord
fortnightly meetings
Organisation Overview
The City of Gosnells, Western Australia is located 17 kilometres southeast of Perth, the state capital. It encompasses 127 square kilometres, an area about the same size as Paris, and continues to grow rapidly. About 40% of the city area remains undeveloped, but officials anticipate that over AU$1.8 billion commercial and residential development will take place during the next ten years.
Organisational Challenge
As the decision-making body of such a fast-growing city, it falls to the mayor and councillors to manage and facilitate the bidding and funds allocation for projects such as the revitalization of the downtown business district, the renovation of the civic centre and public buildings, and redevelopment of older suburbs to encourage new growth.
Council officers identified the need for recording meetings following several challenges by Councillors as to the accuracy of the minutes. On several occasions, it was alleged that what had been stated at a meeting and what was actually printed in the minutes was completely different, with the recording of comment being open to the interpretation of the minute taker. Consequently, in order to overcome unnecessary dispute, Council officers decided to record proceedings, and began to evaluate appropriate products.
Technology Solution
After considering several solutions, the council decided FTR Gold would best suit its needs. The product was far superior to any other assessed and was chosen for its: ease of use, excellent clarity of recordings, immediate playback facility, compatibility with existing software, instant access to previous recordings, ability to copy part or whole recordings with ease, and its capability of hyperlinking recording times into Microsoft Word™ documents.
The councillors were also impressed by FTR Log Notes,™ a component of the FTR Gold suite, because it’d enable them to take notes during proceedings or while listening to previously recorded audio, and use the notes to refer back to the record.
The Gosnells City Council installed FTR Gold on a standard PC along with Microsoft Office™. They linked the PC to a conference recording microphone system, plugged the microphones into an audio mixer, and configured the sound card in the PC to work with the microphones and audio mixer. The agenda for every city council meeting is created in Microsoft Word™ with hyperlinks alongside the topics for discussion. When activated, each hyperlink refers the listener to the location in the record where that topic was discussed so the listener can hear the corresponding audio. According to Pamela Campbell,
Manager Information Services for the City of Gosnells, there are no more arguments about what was actually said at meetings. “All we have to do is use the FTR Gold system to find and play exactly what was said,” she says.”
Operational Results
The Gosnells City Council has been using the FTR Gold system since August 2001 and has seen a marked improvement in the efficiency of its meetings. Besides solving the problem about “who actually said what at meetings,” FTR Gold has helped make council meetings more orderly.
as posted on ForTheRecord
Wednesday 14 November 2007
Gosnells man missing for eight days
POLICE are seeking the whereabouts of a 38-year-old Gosnells man who was last seen on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 6.
Noel James Acton is described as being 174cm tall, of slim build with long black hair and brown eyes.
Mr Acton was last seen when he attended an appointment at 4.30pm on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 6.
He failed to turn up for work at a Maddington engineering business the next day.
Mr Acton’s car was later located unlocked at his Gosnells residence, and his belongings remain untouched.
Family and friends are concerned for Mr Acton’s welfare, as they consider his disappearance unusual and out of character.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr Acton is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
as posted on PerthNow
Monday 12 November 2007
Police searching for missing man
POLICE are seeking information about the whereabouts of a man, missing from his Gosnells home since Tuesday.
Noel Acton was last seen at 10am on Tuesday, November 6 when he drove his nephew to Rockingham.
Police believe he returned home to his Rudall Place property, where he left his car but has not been seen since.
Mr Acton did not attend work at a Maddington engineering company on Tuesday.
"He hasn't touched his car and he hasn't touched his belongings since,'' police spokeswoman Ros Weatherall said.
"It is totally out of character and his family are very concerned for his welfare,'' she said.
Mr Acton is described as being 174cm tall, of slim build with long black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
as posted on news.com.au
Noel Acton was last seen at 10am on Tuesday, November 6 when he drove his nephew to Rockingham.
Police believe he returned home to his Rudall Place property, where he left his car but has not been seen since.
Mr Acton did not attend work at a Maddington engineering company on Tuesday.
"He hasn't touched his car and he hasn't touched his belongings since,'' police spokeswoman Ros Weatherall said.
"It is totally out of character and his family are very concerned for his welfare,'' she said.
Mr Acton is described as being 174cm tall, of slim build with long black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
as posted on news.com.au
Sunday 11 November 2007
Child killer Dante Arthurs stalked up to 12 girls
CHILD killer Dante Arthurs was stalking up to a dozen girls shortly before he murdered eight-year-old Sofia Rodriguez-Urrutia Shu in Canning Vale last year.
Only now can it be revealed that just days after Sophia's murder on June 26, 2006, The Sunday Times interviewed the parents of sisters - then aged 11 and 13 - whose names were on a hit list compiled by Arthurs.
Two days after the then 21-year-old Arthur's arrest on June 27, police visited a Huntingdale family with the chilling news that their daughters' names and other details were on the list.
The police visit led to the frightening revelation that Arthurs had already phoned the girls' grand-uncle, asking if he knew where the girls lived.
"The police showed us a bit of paper with all the addresses on and everything,'' the girls' mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said.
"He (Arthurs) had both of our girls' names, (their) uncles and cousins' names, phone numbers and addresses where he'd tried hunting them down.
"My husband went around to his uncle's house and saw him and he told him he'd had a call for the girls there. The uncle had spoken to (Arthurs), but had no idea (who he was).
"He got pretty close. We're in Huntingdale and they're in Gosnells _ one suburb away.
"It's bad enough trying to take one child away from any family: what were his plans _ trying to take two away from one family? That's just sick.''
During Arthurs' sentencing on Wednesday, prosecutor Sam Vandongen told the WA Supreme Court police had found photographs and details of potential child victims during a raid on his home.
"There was a bag with documents containing photographs and details of a number of young girls and female clothing in small sizes,'' Mr Vandongen said.
Arthurs had collected ages, addresses and directions to their homes. The bag also contained gloves, handcuffs, packing tape, a rope and a small knife.
Judge John McKechnie sentenced Arthurs to life in prison with a minimum of 13 years.
But it also emerged during sentencing that he had been let off another child sex assault in 2003 by a bungled police investigation.
On Thursday, Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan admitted police "may have blood on their hands'' after Arthurs went on to kill Sofia.
"If the cops had done their job properly, that little girl would probably still be alive,'' the Huntingdale mother said of Arthurs' first arrest.
"A friend of ours, her friend's daughter, was also on the list _ that's three girls we know of.
"It's taken all this time for them to let the public know about these other girls' names.
"They showed us a pile of girls' names. We saw photos.
"They were all under 15 and each girl had their own file.
"He had all the girls' details. Some were in his own handwriting.''
The mother said both her daughters had been models, so she suspected that was how Arthurs had found them.
"They've both done modelling and their photos were plastered everywhere,'' she said.
"They won't even do any of that now _ they won't do anything. They don't go out hardly any more and if they do, they go out with a big group.
"Just three weeks ago, my youngest burst into tears on her way to school and wouldn't go. She goes, `I can't walk to school, I'm scared _ it feels like someone's watching me'.
"They're petrified. They're still doing it really hard. In the past few months they've even dreamed of him.
"My oldest ... saw (Arthurs) on the news the other night and goes, `I don't want to know about it _ leave me alone!', and shut herself in her room, bawled her eyes out and didn't talk to anyone all night.''
Though both girls received psychological counselling after being told they were targets, they still suffer nightmares 18 months on.
The mother said it had torn the family apart. ``When the police spoke to my (eldest) daughter she just cracked. She lost it. She broke down and cried,'' she said.
The father said: ``It felt like someone had ripped my heart straight out of me.
"When they showed me those names on that piece of paper I couldn't talk to them _ every time I spoke, I cried. My daughters could have been raped or killed.''
as posted on PerthNow
Only now can it be revealed that just days after Sophia's murder on June 26, 2006, The Sunday Times interviewed the parents of sisters - then aged 11 and 13 - whose names were on a hit list compiled by Arthurs.
Two days after the then 21-year-old Arthur's arrest on June 27, police visited a Huntingdale family with the chilling news that their daughters' names and other details were on the list.
The police visit led to the frightening revelation that Arthurs had already phoned the girls' grand-uncle, asking if he knew where the girls lived.
"The police showed us a bit of paper with all the addresses on and everything,'' the girls' mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said.
"He (Arthurs) had both of our girls' names, (their) uncles and cousins' names, phone numbers and addresses where he'd tried hunting them down.
"My husband went around to his uncle's house and saw him and he told him he'd had a call for the girls there. The uncle had spoken to (Arthurs), but had no idea (who he was).
"He got pretty close. We're in Huntingdale and they're in Gosnells _ one suburb away.
"It's bad enough trying to take one child away from any family: what were his plans _ trying to take two away from one family? That's just sick.''
During Arthurs' sentencing on Wednesday, prosecutor Sam Vandongen told the WA Supreme Court police had found photographs and details of potential child victims during a raid on his home.
"There was a bag with documents containing photographs and details of a number of young girls and female clothing in small sizes,'' Mr Vandongen said.
Arthurs had collected ages, addresses and directions to their homes. The bag also contained gloves, handcuffs, packing tape, a rope and a small knife.
Judge John McKechnie sentenced Arthurs to life in prison with a minimum of 13 years.
But it also emerged during sentencing that he had been let off another child sex assault in 2003 by a bungled police investigation.
On Thursday, Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan admitted police "may have blood on their hands'' after Arthurs went on to kill Sofia.
"If the cops had done their job properly, that little girl would probably still be alive,'' the Huntingdale mother said of Arthurs' first arrest.
"A friend of ours, her friend's daughter, was also on the list _ that's three girls we know of.
"It's taken all this time for them to let the public know about these other girls' names.
"They showed us a pile of girls' names. We saw photos.
"They were all under 15 and each girl had their own file.
"He had all the girls' details. Some were in his own handwriting.''
The mother said both her daughters had been models, so she suspected that was how Arthurs had found them.
"They've both done modelling and their photos were plastered everywhere,'' she said.
"They won't even do any of that now _ they won't do anything. They don't go out hardly any more and if they do, they go out with a big group.
"Just three weeks ago, my youngest burst into tears on her way to school and wouldn't go. She goes, `I can't walk to school, I'm scared _ it feels like someone's watching me'.
"They're petrified. They're still doing it really hard. In the past few months they've even dreamed of him.
"My oldest ... saw (Arthurs) on the news the other night and goes, `I don't want to know about it _ leave me alone!', and shut herself in her room, bawled her eyes out and didn't talk to anyone all night.''
Though both girls received psychological counselling after being told they were targets, they still suffer nightmares 18 months on.
The mother said it had torn the family apart. ``When the police spoke to my (eldest) daughter she just cracked. She lost it. She broke down and cried,'' she said.
The father said: ``It felt like someone had ripped my heart straight out of me.
"When they showed me those names on that piece of paper I couldn't talk to them _ every time I spoke, I cried. My daughters could have been raped or killed.''
as posted on PerthNow
Saturday 10 November 2007
Snake bite peril for family pet
Craig and Maree Power are all too familiar with the danger of snake bites.
The couple were forced to make a mercy dash to the vet after their five-year-old dog Koada had a particularly close call with a brown snake at their Gosnells property last month.
The golden retriever was playing alongside a creek on the family property when he discovered the snake and brought it to the house.
Less than 20 minutes later, Koada had collapsed.
“His front legs just gave way and he went all glassy-eyed and couldn’t get up,” Mrs Power said. “I never even thought Koada might have been bitten — I was more worried about the kids.
“It was lucky they had seen the snake because 25 minutes later when we were on our way to the vet he just stood up and we thought he was all right – if we hadn’t known (he had been bitten) we would have turned around and gone home.”
Luckily, the family continued on to the vet, where Koada was given a dose of anti-venom.
Murdoch University senior lecturer in veterinary emergency and critical care Katrin Swindells said staff had seen a spike in the number of snake bites around Perth since October as the weather warmed up.
RACHEL DONKIN
as posted on TheWest
Tuesday 6 November 2007
Safe City Bright City Christmas Lights Competition
Proudly sponsored by the Examiner Newspapers (WA) since
1999 and supported by Centro Maddington
Get into the Christmas spirit this year and enter the Safe City Christmas Lights competition. Decorate your house with Christmas lights and you could win a prize. Or you and your neighbours may wish to enter the Best Decorated Street category. Prizes are being offered in two categories.
‘Best Private Residence’ - winner will receive $500 and a plaque. Four runners-up will receive a $100 Centro Maddington voucher.
‘Best Decorated Street’ (5 Houses or more) – winners will receive $1,000 and a commemorative street sign.
All unsuccessful entrants in the ‘Best Private Residence’ category will go into a draw to win one of two $50 Centro Maddington vouchers.
The aim is to generate community spirit across the suburbs by encouraging the residents of the City of Gosnells to share in the Christmas festivities by visiting the locations of the houses that have entered the competition. See the sights in a friendly atmosphere and appreciate the effort that has been put into these amazing displays around homes all over the City.
Entries close at 5pm on Tuesday 11 December 2007 and late entries will not be accepted. Judging will take place between Tuesday 11 December 2007 and Thursday 13 December 2007. All entrants are requested to leave their lights on until at least 11.00pm between these nights
For any further information please call Safe City on 9391 6022 or email safecity@gosnells.wa.gov.au
as posted on COGSite visit the site to enter your house or street
as a tradition we (my family home) put our lights up on or around October 31 (Halloween) and leave them up till after Australia Day, they may not be full on but we do our bit for the festive season - Peter Evans
1999 and supported by Centro Maddington
Get into the Christmas spirit this year and enter the Safe City Christmas Lights competition. Decorate your house with Christmas lights and you could win a prize. Or you and your neighbours may wish to enter the Best Decorated Street category. Prizes are being offered in two categories.
‘Best Private Residence’ - winner will receive $500 and a plaque. Four runners-up will receive a $100 Centro Maddington voucher.
‘Best Decorated Street’ (5 Houses or more) – winners will receive $1,000 and a commemorative street sign.
All unsuccessful entrants in the ‘Best Private Residence’ category will go into a draw to win one of two $50 Centro Maddington vouchers.
The aim is to generate community spirit across the suburbs by encouraging the residents of the City of Gosnells to share in the Christmas festivities by visiting the locations of the houses that have entered the competition. See the sights in a friendly atmosphere and appreciate the effort that has been put into these amazing displays around homes all over the City.
Entries close at 5pm on Tuesday 11 December 2007 and late entries will not be accepted. Judging will take place between Tuesday 11 December 2007 and Thursday 13 December 2007. All entrants are requested to leave their lights on until at least 11.00pm between these nights
For any further information please call Safe City on 9391 6022 or email safecity@gosnells.wa.gov.au
as posted on COGSite visit the site to enter your house or street
as a tradition we (my family home) put our lights up on or around October 31 (Halloween) and leave them up till after Australia Day, they may not be full on but we do our bit for the festive season - Peter Evans
WA is important to the Liberals: Downer
Western Australia is enormously important in the federal election and the Liberal Party is placing a great deal of emphasis on the state, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says.
Mr Downer said despite the fact WA had only 15 out of 150 of the country’s lower house seats, it did not make it less important to the campaign and he denied the prime minister was neglecting the state.
“Mr Howard has been here,” Mr Downer told reporters in Perth, where he was campaigning in the Labor-held marginal seat of Cowan.
“Australia is a big country and he can’t be here everyday. Western Australia is enormously important in terms of the election and certainly the Liberal party is placing a great deal of emphasis on Western Australia.”
WA has four marginal seats all in the Perth metropolitan area.
Cowan and Swan are held by the ALP, while the liberals hold Hasluck and Stirling.
“You say only 15 seats, that’s not unimportant ... so I think Western Australia is very important,” Mr Downer added.
“And quite a lot of seats here are marginal Liberal and marginal Labor, so that tends to focus the mind.”
The foreign minister today announced a re-elected coalition government would provide $3 million to upgrade the Kingsway Sporting Complex in the Cowan seat’s suburb of Madeley.
Mr Downer took time out at the Madeley complex to shoot for goal at a netball court, bagging one on his second attempt.
He said he had no real prior experience at the game, except that his three daughters played.
Mr Downer then travelled to the seat of Hasluck - where he was due to announce $95,000 in funding to rebuild the fire-damaged pavilion at Jackmann Oval and a $100,000 grant so the Gosnells bowling club could buy a new synthetic bowling green.
as posted on TheWest
Mr Downer said despite the fact WA had only 15 out of 150 of the country’s lower house seats, it did not make it less important to the campaign and he denied the prime minister was neglecting the state.
“Mr Howard has been here,” Mr Downer told reporters in Perth, where he was campaigning in the Labor-held marginal seat of Cowan.
“Australia is a big country and he can’t be here everyday. Western Australia is enormously important in terms of the election and certainly the Liberal party is placing a great deal of emphasis on Western Australia.”
WA has four marginal seats all in the Perth metropolitan area.
Cowan and Swan are held by the ALP, while the liberals hold Hasluck and Stirling.
“You say only 15 seats, that’s not unimportant ... so I think Western Australia is very important,” Mr Downer added.
“And quite a lot of seats here are marginal Liberal and marginal Labor, so that tends to focus the mind.”
The foreign minister today announced a re-elected coalition government would provide $3 million to upgrade the Kingsway Sporting Complex in the Cowan seat’s suburb of Madeley.
Mr Downer took time out at the Madeley complex to shoot for goal at a netball court, bagging one on his second attempt.
He said he had no real prior experience at the game, except that his three daughters played.
Mr Downer then travelled to the seat of Hasluck - where he was due to announce $95,000 in funding to rebuild the fire-damaged pavilion at Jackmann Oval and a $100,000 grant so the Gosnells bowling club could buy a new synthetic bowling green.
as posted on TheWest
Monday 5 November 2007
Mix it up with Moonbaki
Moonbaki Multicultural Choral Group raises the roof with a free performance of songs and movements from around the world at Thornlie Library on Saturday 22 December.
The group is a mixture of spirited local people who celebrate our community’s cultural diversity and enjoy fellowship through music.
This event is from 10am to 11am. For more details, please call T: 9459 2499.
as posted on COGSite
The group is a mixture of spirited local people who celebrate our community’s cultural diversity and enjoy fellowship through music.
This event is from 10am to 11am. For more details, please call T: 9459 2499.
as posted on COGSite
Sunday 4 November 2007
Bingo on Permanent Suspension
At present we have placed Saturday Night Bingo on permanent suspension.
We do not know if it will return early next year, but at present we have no plans to bring it back.
as posted on Gosnells PCYC
We do not know if it will return early next year, but at present we have no plans to bring it back.
as posted on Gosnells PCYC
Wednesday 31 October 2007
Week 11
Lecture: This week we learned about Data, Information and Knowledge. There are some definition we were taught that are important which are: Datum - a fact or proposition, Information - a collection of facts or data, Knowledge - learned information. These 3 definitions also have characteristics which are: Data - factual, non-judgemental, non-inferential, transient, has no meaning and has no value. Information - summative, relational, dimensional, permanent, has meaning and uncertain value. Knowledge - inferential, experimental, judgemental, subjective and is very valuable. Also the definitions have importance like: data - must be quantitative and representative, information - must be inform, relational and meaningful, and knowledge - origins should be clear, must have a logical conclusion and have justification of data. Some examples of these are: data - price, shares, weather and census data. Information - tables of census data, almanacs and budgets. Knowledge - white pages, press release and marketing strategies. they all have relationships to each other which starts with data and then moves to information to where it can be stored as knowledge.
Workshop: We were given some tasks to do which are: to visit some dictionary websites to find the definitions of data, information and knowledge.
Data - raw facts and figures which is turned into information.
Information - is a collection of raw data but can also be data itself.
Knowledge - there was no term for knowledge as it is only what the person knows.
The relationship between data, information and knowledge is, raw data is recorded and transferred into readable accessible information and then we learn the information to which it becomes knowledge.
5 organisations that collect information are Bureau of Statistics, Australian Medical Association, City of Gosnells, Westpac Bank, Health Department of Australia, and Census of Australia.
They all collect information to produce statistic data so it can be analysed.
as posted on Jud's Blog
Workshop: We were given some tasks to do which are: to visit some dictionary websites to find the definitions of data, information and knowledge.
Data - raw facts and figures which is turned into information.
Information - is a collection of raw data but can also be data itself.
Knowledge - there was no term for knowledge as it is only what the person knows.
The relationship between data, information and knowledge is, raw data is recorded and transferred into readable accessible information and then we learn the information to which it becomes knowledge.
5 organisations that collect information are Bureau of Statistics, Australian Medical Association, City of Gosnells, Westpac Bank, Health Department of Australia, and Census of Australia.
They all collect information to produce statistic data so it can be analysed.
as posted on Jud's Blog
Monday 29 October 2007
Deadlock over vote for Mayor ....
You really need to take the effort and check out the minutes for the "Meetings" held on the night of 22nd October, these can be found on the COG site, it appears that two meetings were held that night to resolve the issue of a deadlocked vote in the first meeting ... all was resolved after the councilors had an adjournment of 30 minutes ... after which a new meeting started and Cr Searle was elected Mayor.
So one must say that during the adjournment - some councilor(s) changed their vote, the vote still went down to second preferences again but with a new result, unfortunately it was not reported how the votes were cast ... one can only guess, but then again I should of been their to witness it, but I wonder why it was not reported in the local press ...
So one must say that during the adjournment - some councilor(s) changed their vote, the vote still went down to second preferences again but with a new result, unfortunately it was not reported how the votes were cast ... one can only guess, but then again I should of been their to witness it, but I wonder why it was not reported in the local press ...
Saturday 27 October 2007
Don't forget to wind the clocks forward
IF it feels harder than usual to get up tomorrow, it's probably because you've missed out on an hour of sleep.
It's that time of the year again - the start of daylight saving -- with the clocks jumping forward one hour at 2am tomorrow. Daylight saving is scheduled to end on March 30 but there is a Bill before State Parliament (NSW??) to extend it until April 6.
The ACT, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia will join NSW in starting daylight saving tomorrow while Tasmanians wound their clocks forward an hour on Sunday, October 7.
as posted on news.com.au
It's that time of the year again - the start of daylight saving -- with the clocks jumping forward one hour at 2am tomorrow. Daylight saving is scheduled to end on March 30 but there is a Bill before State Parliament (NSW??) to extend it until April 6.
The ACT, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia will join NSW in starting daylight saving tomorrow while Tasmanians wound their clocks forward an hour on Sunday, October 7.
as posted on news.com.au
Friday 26 October 2007
Meeting Minutes ...
usually the minutes for meetings are posted on COG site on Thursday, but as yet they have not been posted, hopefully they will be posted early next week, updates on the website have been very slack lately, and the coverage of the election was very poor to say the least ...
New era for City
The City of Gosnells has entered a new era with the election of Councillor Olwen Searle as Mayor and the arrival of new Chief Executive Officer Daniel Simms.
Cr Searle was elected Mayor by Councillors at Special Council Meeting.
“It is an enormous honour to be elected Mayor and it brings great responsibility,” said Mayor Searle.
“The City has taken great strides in recent years and we need to maintain that pace of development and improvement.
“Having worked as a Councillor for over 20 years, I will look to bring that experience to the position of Mayor.
“We have a wonderfully diverse community and we need to ensure our City provides a great environment where people can live, work and relax.
“Fortunately we have a great team of Councillors and staff who work well together for the good of the City. I sincerely welcome those who are new to the Council and look forward to working with the group.
“My predecessor as Mayor, Cr Patricia Morris, worked tirelessly for the City and the Council and I will build on those efforts,” Cr Searle said.
“I am also delighted to welcome Daniel Simms as CEO,” said Mayor Searle. His reputation for strategic planning expertise will be of great value to a City which has an enviable reputation in local government for its award winning financial management and commitment to long-term planning.”
This is Mayor Searle’s second term of office as Mayor. Cr Searle’s served previously from 1993 to 1996 and becomes the 22nd leader of the City since 1907.
Cr Julie Brown was elected Deputy Mayor.
as posted on COGsite
Cr Searle was elected Mayor by Councillors at Special Council Meeting.
“It is an enormous honour to be elected Mayor and it brings great responsibility,” said Mayor Searle.
“The City has taken great strides in recent years and we need to maintain that pace of development and improvement.
“Having worked as a Councillor for over 20 years, I will look to bring that experience to the position of Mayor.
“We have a wonderfully diverse community and we need to ensure our City provides a great environment where people can live, work and relax.
“Fortunately we have a great team of Councillors and staff who work well together for the good of the City. I sincerely welcome those who are new to the Council and look forward to working with the group.
“My predecessor as Mayor, Cr Patricia Morris, worked tirelessly for the City and the Council and I will build on those efforts,” Cr Searle said.
“I am also delighted to welcome Daniel Simms as CEO,” said Mayor Searle. His reputation for strategic planning expertise will be of great value to a City which has an enviable reputation in local government for its award winning financial management and commitment to long-term planning.”
This is Mayor Searle’s second term of office as Mayor. Cr Searle’s served previously from 1993 to 1996 and becomes the 22nd leader of the City since 1907.
Cr Julie Brown was elected Deputy Mayor.
as posted on COGsite
Tuesday 23 October 2007
October School Holiday Program - Climbing Wall
In October we ran a School Holiday program which included Circus Skills, Painting T-Shirts, Air Rifles and a climbing wall.
This is a video we shot on the day of our good amigo Fernando climbing the wall. He’s using the most difficult climb [which consisted of only the yellow grips].
The kids absolutely loved the climbing wall as well as the other activities we had with them. The food was raved about by the kids, especially the roast lunch that was cooked by our own Manager First Class Constable Kay Turner.
as posted on Gosnells Police and Community Youth Centre
New Mayor ...
The City of Gosnells has a new Mayor, Cr Olwen Searle JP and Deputy Mayor Cr Julie Brown, congratulations for their new positions.
as published on COGsite
Monday 22 October 2007
Nine injured in minibus, car crash
NINE people are in hospital after a crash involving a minibus and a Holden Commodore in Perth's south.
The vehicles collided at the corner of Hartley Street and Fremantle Road, in Gosnells, about 6.45pm (AWST) today, WA Police said.
Nine people were taken to Armadale Hospital with minor injuries, a St John Ambulance spokesman said.
as posted on News.com.au
The vehicles collided at the corner of Hartley Street and Fremantle Road, in Gosnells, about 6.45pm (AWST) today, WA Police said.
Nine people were taken to Armadale Hospital with minor injuries, a St John Ambulance spokesman said.
as posted on News.com.au
Sunday 21 October 2007
Election Results ...
Gosnells Election Type Ordinary
Roll Close 31/08/2007 5:00:00 PM
Close of Nominations 13/09/2007 4:00:00 PM
Date of Election 20/10/2007
Returning Officer Shaun MAJOR
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(2) Councillors - Bickley Ward
Expiry of term (2) 15 October 2011
Total electors 17443
MITCHELL, Ron
Elected 1st
15 October 2011
POTTER, Helen
WAINWRIGHT, Pauline
BARAIOLO, Sandra
STEVENS, Daniel
GRIFFITHS, Liz
Elected 2nd
15 October 2011
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(2) Councillors - Canning Vale Ward
Expiry of term (2) 15 October 2011
Total electors 22874
BARRETT, Wayne
Elected 1st
15 October 2011
FERNANDEZ, Chris
Elected 2nd
15 October 2011
EVANS, Peter
HAWCHAR, Mahmoud (Dave)
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(2) Councillors - Gosnells Ward
Expiry of term (2) 15 October 2011
Total electors 18400
GRIFFITHS, Dave
Elected 1st
15 October 2011
WIFFEN, Bill
Elected 2nd
15 October 2011
CROFT, Rod
GEORGE, Brad
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as posted here where you can obtain full results
That was an encouraging result and the system seems to work well, good luck to the successful candidates, having not campaigned in this election other than this website, I am left with nothing but encouragement and await the next election, with more experience than before, but hopefully we can lift the participation levels and exposure of the election process ... - Peter Evans
Roll Close 31/08/2007 5:00:00 PM
Close of Nominations 13/09/2007 4:00:00 PM
Date of Election 20/10/2007
Returning Officer Shaun MAJOR
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(2) Councillors - Bickley Ward
Expiry of term (2) 15 October 2011
Total electors 17443
MITCHELL, Ron
Elected 1st
15 October 2011
POTTER, Helen
WAINWRIGHT, Pauline
BARAIOLO, Sandra
STEVENS, Daniel
GRIFFITHS, Liz
Elected 2nd
15 October 2011
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(2) Councillors - Canning Vale Ward
Expiry of term (2) 15 October 2011
Total electors 22874
BARRETT, Wayne
Elected 1st
15 October 2011
FERNANDEZ, Chris
Elected 2nd
15 October 2011
EVANS, Peter
HAWCHAR, Mahmoud (Dave)
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(2) Councillors - Gosnells Ward
Expiry of term (2) 15 October 2011
Total electors 18400
GRIFFITHS, Dave
Elected 1st
15 October 2011
WIFFEN, Bill
Elected 2nd
15 October 2011
CROFT, Rod
GEORGE, Brad
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as posted here where you can obtain full results
That was an encouraging result and the system seems to work well, good luck to the successful candidates, having not campaigned in this election other than this website, I am left with nothing but encouragement and await the next election, with more experience than before, but hopefully we can lift the participation levels and exposure of the election process ... - Peter Evans
Friday 19 October 2007
Is your dog registered?
It’s dog registration time again and this year, dog owners are being reminded to notify the City of Gosnells if their details have changed.
Dog owners in the City of Gosnells should have received their renewal notices in the past week and renewals are due by Wednesday 31 October.
“Ensuring that your dog is registered is an essential part of being a responsible pet owner,” said Governance Director Trevor Perkins.
“It’s also important that people notify the City if they move house or their dog has been sterilised – and owning a sterilised dog qualifies residents for a big discount on their registration.”
It is a requirement under the WA Dog Act 1976 to register a dog over three months old and ensure that its registration tag is worn in public.
Information on payment and how to notify the City about changes is on the back of the renewal form.
as posted on COGsite
Dog owners in the City of Gosnells should have received their renewal notices in the past week and renewals are due by Wednesday 31 October.
“Ensuring that your dog is registered is an essential part of being a responsible pet owner,” said Governance Director Trevor Perkins.
“It’s also important that people notify the City if they move house or their dog has been sterilised – and owning a sterilised dog qualifies residents for a big discount on their registration.”
It is a requirement under the WA Dog Act 1976 to register a dog over three months old and ensure that its registration tag is worn in public.
Information on payment and how to notify the City about changes is on the back of the renewal form.
as posted on COGsite
Thursday 18 October 2007
Body part case dismissed over legal loophole
A hospital refuse worker who recorded images of human body parts to keep as “memorabilia” has had a charge of interfering with a corpse dismissed after a Perth court ruled yesterday that body parts did not necessarily qualify as “human remains” under law.
The ruling sparked one health consumer group to call for a legislative review and the Australian Medical Association WA to reassure patients that medical staff were trained to treat body parts with respect.
Dwayne Lawrence Goff, 27, faced trial in the Perth Magistrate’s Court after he used his mobile phone to take a photo of human toes and footage of a human leg being manipulated by a co-worker while he was employed by a refuse company contracted to work at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Police alleged that during the footage of the leg, which was played to Magistrate Elizabeth Woods but not the rest of the court, Mr Goff was heard to say “It’s a f…… knee-cap. Meaty”. Mr Goff claims he said “a bit of meat”, not “meaty”.
The macabre images were found by police after they seized Mr Goff’s phone during other enquiries at a Gosnells address he was staying at temporarily in May this year.
Mr Goff, who worked with the waste disposal company for about two years before leaving in 2006, was charged with interfering with and making indignant comments about human remains under a section of WA’s criminal code covering misconduct with corpses.
The section of the legislation used in Mr Goff’s case deals specifically with a “dead human body or human remains”.
Yesterday, Ms Woods agreed with a no-case-to-answer submission made by defence lawyer Nicholas Stevenson in which he argued “human remains” meant parts from a dead body, not a living one.
Mr Stevenson said because the limb and digits were amputated, it was likely the owners were still alive – possibly as a direct result of the surgery.
Police prosecutor Sgt Brett Spark argued that the “spirit” of the law meant it should apply.
But Mr Stevenson argued that the term “human remains” had to be kept tight, otherwise “the law could be open to cover even a baby’s tooth”.
“What else comes under the banner – donated blood, sewage?” Mr Stevenson asked in court.
Ms Woods decided police had not proven the charge against Mr Goff and dismissed the case.
“While what was done was probably tasteless, it does not constitute a criminal offence for the circumstances,” she said.
AMA State president Geoff Dobb said Mr Goff’s actions were ethically questionable but it was important patients still had confidence in the hospital system.
“I think it’s important that the public do have confidence that parts of bodies are treated with absolute respect. That is something that is absolutely drummed into medical students from day one and it’s important that everyone working in a hospital take the same approach,” he said.
Health Consumers Council executive director Michele Kosky labelled the case “bizarre”.
“As a general principle patients would expect that their bodies and body parts are always treated with the respect and dignity they should be whether they are alive or dead. Perhaps the legislation needs to be reviewed to reflect that,” she said.
Mr Goff, who was described by his former boss during the court proceedings as a good worker, admitted to the court his behaviour had been “stupid” and “juvenile”, saying he made the recordings to use as “memorabilia” and to show friends, if they could “stomach it”, what he dealt with in his job.
But he said he did not know the actions were illegal.
The court awarded Mr Goff $4500 in legal costs.
CHRISTIANA JONES
as posted on WestAustralian
The ruling sparked one health consumer group to call for a legislative review and the Australian Medical Association WA to reassure patients that medical staff were trained to treat body parts with respect.
Dwayne Lawrence Goff, 27, faced trial in the Perth Magistrate’s Court after he used his mobile phone to take a photo of human toes and footage of a human leg being manipulated by a co-worker while he was employed by a refuse company contracted to work at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Police alleged that during the footage of the leg, which was played to Magistrate Elizabeth Woods but not the rest of the court, Mr Goff was heard to say “It’s a f…… knee-cap. Meaty”. Mr Goff claims he said “a bit of meat”, not “meaty”.
The macabre images were found by police after they seized Mr Goff’s phone during other enquiries at a Gosnells address he was staying at temporarily in May this year.
Mr Goff, who worked with the waste disposal company for about two years before leaving in 2006, was charged with interfering with and making indignant comments about human remains under a section of WA’s criminal code covering misconduct with corpses.
The section of the legislation used in Mr Goff’s case deals specifically with a “dead human body or human remains”.
Yesterday, Ms Woods agreed with a no-case-to-answer submission made by defence lawyer Nicholas Stevenson in which he argued “human remains” meant parts from a dead body, not a living one.
Mr Stevenson said because the limb and digits were amputated, it was likely the owners were still alive – possibly as a direct result of the surgery.
Police prosecutor Sgt Brett Spark argued that the “spirit” of the law meant it should apply.
But Mr Stevenson argued that the term “human remains” had to be kept tight, otherwise “the law could be open to cover even a baby’s tooth”.
“What else comes under the banner – donated blood, sewage?” Mr Stevenson asked in court.
Ms Woods decided police had not proven the charge against Mr Goff and dismissed the case.
“While what was done was probably tasteless, it does not constitute a criminal offence for the circumstances,” she said.
AMA State president Geoff Dobb said Mr Goff’s actions were ethically questionable but it was important patients still had confidence in the hospital system.
“I think it’s important that the public do have confidence that parts of bodies are treated with absolute respect. That is something that is absolutely drummed into medical students from day one and it’s important that everyone working in a hospital take the same approach,” he said.
Health Consumers Council executive director Michele Kosky labelled the case “bizarre”.
“As a general principle patients would expect that their bodies and body parts are always treated with the respect and dignity they should be whether they are alive or dead. Perhaps the legislation needs to be reviewed to reflect that,” she said.
Mr Goff, who was described by his former boss during the court proceedings as a good worker, admitted to the court his behaviour had been “stupid” and “juvenile”, saying he made the recordings to use as “memorabilia” and to show friends, if they could “stomach it”, what he dealt with in his job.
But he said he did not know the actions were illegal.
The court awarded Mr Goff $4500 in legal costs.
CHRISTIANA JONES
as posted on WestAustralian
Wednesday 17 October 2007
Minister launches trio of community integration projects
Multicultural Interests and Citizenship Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich today launched three projects that aim to support migrant and refugee families in the south-east metropolitan area. The combined launch was for two projects funded through the Community Relations Integrations Officer (CRIO) Grants Program, administered by the Office of Multicultural Interests, and one through Lotterywest.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Multicultural Interests and Citizenship Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich today launched three projects that aim to support migrant and refugee families in the south-east metropolitan area.
The combined launch was for two projects funded through the Community Relations Integrations Officer ( CRIO ) Grants Program, administered by the Office of Multicultural Interests, and one through Lotterywest.
The CRIO Program has been developed by the State Government, with funding assistance from the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship, to raise awareness of and facilitate access to services and programs for members of new and emerging communities.
The two CRIO projects launched today are The Gowrie and the Gosnells Women�s Health Service.
�I strongly support the CRIO projects as they are a practical community based strategy that aims to educate people about what local community services are available for them to offer support and assistance,� the Minister said.
�Newly arrived refugees and migrants are often unaware of the range of services and programs available to them.
�They also face barriers such as language, transport and the cultural appropriateness of services and information provision in gaining access to those services.�
Ms Ravlich said settlement was a highly complex process and its success was the responsibility of both the individual concerned and the community as a whole, particularly in its ability to support the integration of immigrants into Australian society.
�Community based projects such as these are vital in developing relationships between new and emerging communities and service providers so that members of these communities can better access services and programs,� she said.
�It also helps them build their capacity to identify and find solutions to their needs, which they know better than anybody else. �
The Gowrie�s CRIO project aims to establish networks and identify issues and service gaps for young people aged 12 to 17 from new and emerging communities.
The Gosnells Women�s Health Service CRIO project aims to provide support for refugee women and their children settling in the south east metropolitan corridor to access post and prenatal services available in the area, with a focus on parenting, pregnancy, childbirth and emotional health and wellbeing.
The Gowrie�s innovative Multicultural Supported Playgroups project, funded by Lotterywest, is also being launched to assist migrant and newly arrived refugee families with young children in the south-east corridor.
The project aims to develop and strengthen parents� knowledge and understandings of young children's development and to facilitate their access to local community services and facilities. Weekly �family play and learning sessions� are provided at the creche facility at Gosnells Community Lotteries House.
�It�s very encouraging to see community agencies with shared visions working together address to issues and implement programs that have the potential to make such a difference,� the Minister said.
Minister's office - 9213 6800
as posted on media-newswire
(Media-Newswire.com) - Multicultural Interests and Citizenship Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich today launched three projects that aim to support migrant and refugee families in the south-east metropolitan area.
The combined launch was for two projects funded through the Community Relations Integrations Officer ( CRIO ) Grants Program, administered by the Office of Multicultural Interests, and one through Lotterywest.
The CRIO Program has been developed by the State Government, with funding assistance from the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship, to raise awareness of and facilitate access to services and programs for members of new and emerging communities.
The two CRIO projects launched today are The Gowrie and the Gosnells Women�s Health Service.
�I strongly support the CRIO projects as they are a practical community based strategy that aims to educate people about what local community services are available for them to offer support and assistance,� the Minister said.
�Newly arrived refugees and migrants are often unaware of the range of services and programs available to them.
�They also face barriers such as language, transport and the cultural appropriateness of services and information provision in gaining access to those services.�
Ms Ravlich said settlement was a highly complex process and its success was the responsibility of both the individual concerned and the community as a whole, particularly in its ability to support the integration of immigrants into Australian society.
�Community based projects such as these are vital in developing relationships between new and emerging communities and service providers so that members of these communities can better access services and programs,� she said.
�It also helps them build their capacity to identify and find solutions to their needs, which they know better than anybody else. �
The Gowrie�s CRIO project aims to establish networks and identify issues and service gaps for young people aged 12 to 17 from new and emerging communities.
The Gosnells Women�s Health Service CRIO project aims to provide support for refugee women and their children settling in the south east metropolitan corridor to access post and prenatal services available in the area, with a focus on parenting, pregnancy, childbirth and emotional health and wellbeing.
The Gowrie�s innovative Multicultural Supported Playgroups project, funded by Lotterywest, is also being launched to assist migrant and newly arrived refugee families with young children in the south-east corridor.
The project aims to develop and strengthen parents� knowledge and understandings of young children's development and to facilitate their access to local community services and facilities. Weekly �family play and learning sessions� are provided at the creche facility at Gosnells Community Lotteries House.
�It�s very encouraging to see community agencies with shared visions working together address to issues and implement programs that have the potential to make such a difference,� the Minister said.
Minister's office - 9213 6800
as posted on media-newswire
Tuesday 16 October 2007
Book Review: Those Faraday Girls
BEST-SELLING Australian author Monica McInerney and her latest book, Those Faraday Girls, is the first featured writer in The Sunday Times Big Book Club.
She will tour WA libraries this week talking to readers about her work and new book.
Set in Tasmania, New York and Ireland, Those Faraday Girls, which has rocketed to No. 2 spot on the Dymocks bestseller list, centres on an eccentric grandfather, five charismatic sisters, the niece they’ve collectively raised – and a secret that could destroy everything these women have grown up believing.
It’s filled with McInerney’s trademark warmth and humour and will engage readers of all ages.
The Sunday Times Big Book Club aims to promote the love of reading, encourage readers to give other titles that they might not necessarily read a go, support emerging and established local and Australian authors and bring together authors, libraries, communities,and booksellers in both regional and metropolitan areas.
The Big Book Club is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, the State Library of Western Australia, in association with WA public libraries, The Sunday Times, and participating booksellers.
MEET MONICA MCINERNEY AT THESE LITERARY EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY, 17th October
1.30pm-3pm. Knowledge Centre, 2232D Albany Highway, Gosnells. Free, with afternoon tea provided. Bookings, phone 9398 2551.
6pm for 6.30pm start. Official launch of The Sunday Times Big Book Club with Monica McInerney, hosted by the State Library of Western Australia. State Library of WA, Perth Cultural Centre. Free, with drinks and nibbles provided. Bookings, phone SLWA on 9427 3151.
Visit www.thebigbookclub.com.au or contact Sue Hill, national project manager, on 0402 000 472
as posted on PerthNow
Get into it! at Leisure World
Australia’s top Paralympian swimmers will take on members of Thornlie Swimming Club and Gosnells Aussi Masters for the Race of the Century, as part of Get Into It! at Leisure World in October.
Get Into It! is a City of Gosnells SafetyLynx event to be held on Saturday 27 October to encourage people with disabilities and their families to discover recreational opportunities in their community.
There’s free entry to Leisure World so everyone can catch the action between the Paralympians and local swimmers, who’ll compete in a series of races, including a novelty event where swimmers will don neck-to-knee togs to mark the City’s 100th anniversary.
City of Gosnells Mayor Patricia Morris AM JP said the event was a fun way for people with disabilities and their families to try new activities.
“Leisure World is a great place for the event. We have beach-entry to the pool and a pool hoist for people who use wheelchairs, as well as a spa with a ramp for wheelchair access.
“We would really like people with a disability who live in the City to come along and get involved.
“It’s important for everyone to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and this is a wonderful opportunity to have some fun too,” she said.
Get Into It! also features skate and break dancing demos at Thornlie Skate Park, children’s storytelling at Thornlie Library, Safe City and Neighbourhood Watch displays and ‘have a go’ in the gym for people with a disability.
The event is from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Leisure World on Culross Avenue, Thornlie.
Bookings are essential. For more details or to book your place, call the City’s Disability Services office T: 9398 7327.
as posted on COGsite
Get Into It! is a City of Gosnells SafetyLynx event to be held on Saturday 27 October to encourage people with disabilities and their families to discover recreational opportunities in their community.
There’s free entry to Leisure World so everyone can catch the action between the Paralympians and local swimmers, who’ll compete in a series of races, including a novelty event where swimmers will don neck-to-knee togs to mark the City’s 100th anniversary.
City of Gosnells Mayor Patricia Morris AM JP said the event was a fun way for people with disabilities and their families to try new activities.
“Leisure World is a great place for the event. We have beach-entry to the pool and a pool hoist for people who use wheelchairs, as well as a spa with a ramp for wheelchair access.
“We would really like people with a disability who live in the City to come along and get involved.
“It’s important for everyone to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and this is a wonderful opportunity to have some fun too,” she said.
Get Into It! also features skate and break dancing demos at Thornlie Skate Park, children’s storytelling at Thornlie Library, Safe City and Neighbourhood Watch displays and ‘have a go’ in the gym for people with a disability.
The event is from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Leisure World on Culross Avenue, Thornlie.
Bookings are essential. For more details or to book your place, call the City’s Disability Services office T: 9398 7327.
as posted on COGsite
Saturday 13 October 2007
from a Candidate running in Bickley
Yes it is sad that many voting packages have not been returned to date the Bickley ward has received 4005 votes, the Canning Vale ward has received 5138 and the Gosnells ward has received 3748.
I am running for election in the Bickley ward and the amount of comments that have been passed on to me by the ratepayers is not very encouraging. Many are totally dismayed at the number of trips that are being taken un-necessarily.
I am happy to listen to any one just call me on 0419 520 190 or email me at s.baraiolo@gmail.com
... this was a comment posted on my post about very view voting packages being returned this election, the reference to the number of trips I believe is referring to the trips that Councilors take to Conferences and such, if you question the council about these they will tell you that the money comes out of the budgeted amount for councilor training and conferences, it is wise to note that many staff attend these events to, and most are essential to build a bigger and better council, again the growth issue .... - Peter Evans
I am running for election in the Bickley ward and the amount of comments that have been passed on to me by the ratepayers is not very encouraging. Many are totally dismayed at the number of trips that are being taken un-necessarily.
I am happy to listen to any one just call me on 0419 520 190 or email me at s.baraiolo@gmail.com
... this was a comment posted on my post about very view voting packages being returned this election, the reference to the number of trips I believe is referring to the trips that Councilors take to Conferences and such, if you question the council about these they will tell you that the money comes out of the budgeted amount for councilor training and conferences, it is wise to note that many staff attend these events to, and most are essential to build a bigger and better council, again the growth issue .... - Peter Evans
Wednesday 10 October 2007
From a recent comment ...
G'day Peter,
For what it's worth, my wife and I will both be voting for you (the first council election I ever actually voted in).
I think you'll have a hard fight unseating anyone (as is always the case) but I like your style - the blog and web access is something I can relate to.
It is a running joke with my friends how bad this council is - you only have to go down the road into the "other" area of Canning Vale to see the difference.
Hopefully you can do something about this sham of a council. They get money for nothing. Worst council I've ever lived in. They get good money and do nothing with it. - Anonymous
... Yes I probably don't have much chance against the other candidates, but my aim is to get my view out there, as is my democratic right, I'm not posting out flyers, or advertising, because I don't have the money, I'm not a well known business man in the area, I'm a battler like most of us, trying to pay my mortgage and keep my kids fed, I don't have any other financial interest in the area other than my family home which is mortgaged, and I wont vote for something, just so the other councilors can go home early, I will encourage discussion and will not stand for being forced to vote for the benefit of others ... Peter Evans
For what it's worth, my wife and I will both be voting for you (the first council election I ever actually voted in).
I think you'll have a hard fight unseating anyone (as is always the case) but I like your style - the blog and web access is something I can relate to.
It is a running joke with my friends how bad this council is - you only have to go down the road into the "other" area of Canning Vale to see the difference.
Hopefully you can do something about this sham of a council. They get money for nothing. Worst council I've ever lived in. They get good money and do nothing with it. - Anonymous
... Yes I probably don't have much chance against the other candidates, but my aim is to get my view out there, as is my democratic right, I'm not posting out flyers, or advertising, because I don't have the money, I'm not a well known business man in the area, I'm a battler like most of us, trying to pay my mortgage and keep my kids fed, I don't have any other financial interest in the area other than my family home which is mortgaged, and I wont vote for something, just so the other councilors can go home early, I will encourage discussion and will not stand for being forced to vote for the benefit of others ... Peter Evans
Tuesday 9 October 2007
Recycling in the City of Gosnells Council area
check out this page, for some recycling info for our area
Each link below will provide you with recycling information for the City of Gosnells Council area. Using any of these services can help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and ensure you place the right thing in the right bin.
Saturday 6 October 2007
Celebrating 50 years in Thornlie
During its centenary year, the City of Gosnells will celebrate another important milestone next month with the 50th anniversary of the suburb of Thornlie.
On Wednesday 10 October, Dr Gil McDonald – author of The Gosnells Story – will talk about the area’s heritage and discuss how the Thornlie community evolved from an early farming settlement in 1884 to a suburb of almost 23,000 people.
Long-time Thornlie resident and City Mayor Patricia Morris AM JP will launch the celebrations, along with a new brochure on the suburb’s history.
The Mayor’s family was among the first to settle in the area when the post-World War II migration boom sparked a population explosion in Perth.
“The land soon had more value for residential use than farming and by the early-1950s, the former pastoral land known as Thornlie Park was sold and developed into the suburb we know today.
“I have loved living in Thornlie. Our house was the 107th one built in the area and I have watched the suburb grow and change over the years.
“In the early days, it was a bit like a country town. We were probably one of the first communities in Perth to have a P&C but no primary school – fortunately, that soon changed.
“I have very fond memories of my time with the Brownies and Guides groups and I’m still proudly involved with Thornlie’s sporting community.”
Thornlie has the honour of having the State’s first air-conditioned shopping mall at Thornlie Square, one of the first Muslim secondary schools in Australia and has been at the forefront of urban planning with the carefully planned and marketed residential developments of Crestwood and Forest Lakes estates.
The presentation at Thornlie Library is from 10.30am to 11.30am and includes morning tea. For more information and bookings, please call Thornlie Library T: 9459 2499.
as posted on COGsite
On Wednesday 10 October, Dr Gil McDonald – author of The Gosnells Story – will talk about the area’s heritage and discuss how the Thornlie community evolved from an early farming settlement in 1884 to a suburb of almost 23,000 people.
Long-time Thornlie resident and City Mayor Patricia Morris AM JP will launch the celebrations, along with a new brochure on the suburb’s history.
The Mayor’s family was among the first to settle in the area when the post-World War II migration boom sparked a population explosion in Perth.
“The land soon had more value for residential use than farming and by the early-1950s, the former pastoral land known as Thornlie Park was sold and developed into the suburb we know today.
“I have loved living in Thornlie. Our house was the 107th one built in the area and I have watched the suburb grow and change over the years.
“In the early days, it was a bit like a country town. We were probably one of the first communities in Perth to have a P&C but no primary school – fortunately, that soon changed.
“I have very fond memories of my time with the Brownies and Guides groups and I’m still proudly involved with Thornlie’s sporting community.”
Thornlie has the honour of having the State’s first air-conditioned shopping mall at Thornlie Square, one of the first Muslim secondary schools in Australia and has been at the forefront of urban planning with the carefully planned and marketed residential developments of Crestwood and Forest Lakes estates.
The presentation at Thornlie Library is from 10.30am to 11.30am and includes morning tea. For more information and bookings, please call Thornlie Library T: 9459 2499.
as posted on COGsite
Friday 5 October 2007
Less than 3000 voters ...
... I'm dismayed to report that less than 3000 voting packages have been returned for the Canning Vale ward, and the trend is that less packages are returned each day from now on, having stood in the last election 2 years ago, I am amazed how different the election process was this time around.
the packages were sent out almost only a week after the close of calling for candidates, which really gave candidates little time to get their messages out, also last year a draw was held for the order on the voting slip, seems this year that the order was determined by who had the first appointment with the returning officer.
two years ago and at previous elections voters would of noticed that the garbage trucks had advertisement on them notifying us of the elections, this year it does not seem to have happened, and apart from the sparse ads in the local papers and the COG news that is delivered in one of the local papers, you would of been lucky to have even noticed this election and as I feared most people would not of even bothered to have opened their election packages, I feel the voting numbers will be well down this year.
the reforms to local government have changed the way the votes are counted and a recent report has called for less councilors and amalgamation of existing councils, but most people would not even notice ...
the packages were sent out almost only a week after the close of calling for candidates, which really gave candidates little time to get their messages out, also last year a draw was held for the order on the voting slip, seems this year that the order was determined by who had the first appointment with the returning officer.
two years ago and at previous elections voters would of noticed that the garbage trucks had advertisement on them notifying us of the elections, this year it does not seem to have happened, and apart from the sparse ads in the local papers and the COG news that is delivered in one of the local papers, you would of been lucky to have even noticed this election and as I feared most people would not of even bothered to have opened their election packages, I feel the voting numbers will be well down this year.
the reforms to local government have changed the way the votes are counted and a recent report has called for less councilors and amalgamation of existing councils, but most people would not even notice ...
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