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
Friday, 7 December 2007
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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