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
Monday 24 December 2007
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
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