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
Monday 10 December 2007
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
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