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
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