as posted on TheBoltonNews
10:49pm Sunday 28th September 2008
By Graham Hardcastle »
Paul Horton may have helped Lancashire avoid relegation with their fifth win of the County Championship season on Saturday with yet another score above 50.
But the 26-year-old opener, who was born in Sydney, does not think his 58 against Somerset at Taunton will help him gain a call up to the England Performance Programme squad today.
Horton helped Lancashire put the finishing touches to LV Division One survival in the West Country on Saturday with his 113-ball innings, which included 11 fours.
It was the Liverpool-based star’s ninth score above 50 this season, and he finished with impressive stats of 966 runs at an average of 42 to back up last season’s haul of 1,034 runs at 49.2.
Horton has notched two centuries this term, and was being watched by the England selectors through the middle of the summer. Though a lack of a century since May, 30may have has cost him dear.
“I don’t think I'll be involved, so I’ll be heading off to Perth to work on my game,” he said.
“I’m going on Friday unless I get a call up on Monday. If I get a call that would be great, and I’ll change all my plans for the winter, but I’m planning as if I’m not involved.
“I’m going to Perth to play for, and captain, Gosnells for five months. I will be able do some training, and hopefully come back a better player.
“I’ve learned that consistency is key. You’ve got to keeping turning up day in day out, trying to impact on games, and win cricket matches for Lancashire. My job is to score runs, help us win games, and affect games with the way I play. That’s what I’ve tried to learn.”
Horton was helped along by Mark Chilton’s fluent 97 at Taunton, as Lancashire polished off the final 60 runs they needed for victory. The pair shared 151 for the opening stand, the highest of the summer.
Karl Brown chipped in with a typically aggressive 15 not out from 19 balls, including three boundaries. Lancashire captain Stuart Law clinched the win by hitting Charl Willloughby for two consecutive fours in the first over after lunch.
as posted on TheBoltonNews
Monday 29 September 2008
Thursday 25 September 2008
Police search for teen involved in attempted hold-up
as posted on TheWest
25th September 2008, 11:30 WST
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Police are looking for a juvenile who threatened a Maddington shop assistant with a knife last night.
The offender, believed to be aged about 16, entered Coles Express on Burslem Drive, Maddington about 8.45pm.
He took a drink from a fridge and approached the counter and demanded cigarettes from the shop assistant.
The assistant refused and the offender pulled out a box cutter-style weapon, demanding cash from the till.
The shop assistant walked away from the counter and the offender fled the shop, empty handed, by foot.
The offender is described as being of slim build, with a goatee and was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00.
PERTH
LISA CALAUTTI
as posted on TheWest
25th September 2008, 11:30 WST
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Police are looking for a juvenile who threatened a Maddington shop assistant with a knife last night.
The offender, believed to be aged about 16, entered Coles Express on Burslem Drive, Maddington about 8.45pm.
He took a drink from a fridge and approached the counter and demanded cigarettes from the shop assistant.
The assistant refused and the offender pulled out a box cutter-style weapon, demanding cash from the till.
The shop assistant walked away from the counter and the offender fled the shop, empty handed, by foot.
The offender is described as being of slim build, with a goatee and was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00.
PERTH
LISA CALAUTTI
as posted on TheWest
Islamic College fraud accused seeks Christmas in China
as posted on WAToday
* Chris Thomson
* September 25, 2008 - 1:42PM
One of three men from Perth's Australian Islamic College charged with fraud after allegedly obtaining more than $3 million from the State and Federal Governments wants to spend Christmas in China.
In June, Major Fraud Squad officers charged Mark Brian Debowski, 50, and his associates Abdallah Saad Magar, 69 and Aziz Magdi, 53 after search warrants were executed at three of the college's schools in Thornlie, Kewdale and Dianella.
When the trio appeared in Perth Magistrates Court today, Debowski's lawyer asked that his client's seized passport be returned so he could travel to China for business and to visit relatives between December 19 and January 29.
Debowski's lawyer said his client did not pose a flight risk because he had family and business ties to Perth, a $2 million property at Peppermint Grove, and a daughter enrolled for next year at Methodist Ladies' College.
Debowski had visited China in 2007, 2006 and 2005, and had always returned, his lawyer said.
Crown prosecutor Gemma Biggs opposed the passport's return, until she could review details of Debowski's planned itinerary and Perth assets, which had only been recently provided to her.
Magistrate Steven Heath adjourned the bail amendment application until October 1.
He said he was loathe to approve the application until the property and itinerary details could be provided.
But Magistrate Heath noted the passport bid was "likely to be successful" if the details checked out.
The three accused have not yet pleaded to charges that they inflated enrolments at the Australian Islamic College to gain millions of dollars in extra state and federal funding.
Debowski and Magdi were principals at two of the schools, while Magar was the college's founder and director.
It is alleged $3,166,160 in total was stolen from the State and Federal Governments between 2005 and 2006. Most of the money, about $2.5 million, was from the Commonwealth.
The trio faces a mixture of federal and state charges, which carry penalties of up to 10 years' jail for each man.
Magdi and Debowski were bailed to appear in court again on November 20.
as posted on WAToday
* Chris Thomson
* September 25, 2008 - 1:42PM
One of three men from Perth's Australian Islamic College charged with fraud after allegedly obtaining more than $3 million from the State and Federal Governments wants to spend Christmas in China.
In June, Major Fraud Squad officers charged Mark Brian Debowski, 50, and his associates Abdallah Saad Magar, 69 and Aziz Magdi, 53 after search warrants were executed at three of the college's schools in Thornlie, Kewdale and Dianella.
When the trio appeared in Perth Magistrates Court today, Debowski's lawyer asked that his client's seized passport be returned so he could travel to China for business and to visit relatives between December 19 and January 29.
Debowski's lawyer said his client did not pose a flight risk because he had family and business ties to Perth, a $2 million property at Peppermint Grove, and a daughter enrolled for next year at Methodist Ladies' College.
Debowski had visited China in 2007, 2006 and 2005, and had always returned, his lawyer said.
Crown prosecutor Gemma Biggs opposed the passport's return, until she could review details of Debowski's planned itinerary and Perth assets, which had only been recently provided to her.
Magistrate Steven Heath adjourned the bail amendment application until October 1.
He said he was loathe to approve the application until the property and itinerary details could be provided.
But Magistrate Heath noted the passport bid was "likely to be successful" if the details checked out.
The three accused have not yet pleaded to charges that they inflated enrolments at the Australian Islamic College to gain millions of dollars in extra state and federal funding.
Debowski and Magdi were principals at two of the schools, while Magar was the college's founder and director.
It is alleged $3,166,160 in total was stolen from the State and Federal Governments between 2005 and 2006. Most of the money, about $2.5 million, was from the Commonwealth.
The trio faces a mixture of federal and state charges, which carry penalties of up to 10 years' jail for each man.
Magdi and Debowski were bailed to appear in court again on November 20.
as posted on WAToday
Tuesday 23 September 2008
ALL NINJA 250R RIDER (SKITTLES) RIDE 28th September
Sunday 21 September 2008
Risky Bizness for students offers big rewards
as posted on COG site
Taking risks can have life-changing consequences, so to help young people understand more about the effects of risky behaviour, the City’s Youth Service team is working with local students on a new film project called Risky Bizness.
The three-year program will give students a chance to illustrate their views on risk taking by making a DVD series to be shown to other students throughout the City.
The students are writing, acting out scenarios, filming and producing the short films on topics such as drug and alcohol use, driving under the influence and hoon behaviour.
Filming on the first episode has just finished by a group of Year 9s from Yule Brook College in Maddington and Year 11 students from their sister school at Sevenoaks College in Cannington.
Each film focuses on a different topic and the first episode will highlight the effects of underage drinking.
The films feature interviews with young people, parents, police and emergency service workers to create a hard-hitting message about how the lives of young people, their friends, families and communities can be affected by risky behaviour.
Risky Bizness is funded by the Australian Government as part of the Str8 Talk’n initiative – a joint project between the City of Gosnells and Maddington Kenwick Sustainable Communities Partnership.
It also involves the expertise of the Community Arts Network of WA and Filmbites Film School.
Young people from Communicare’s VIP Program in Kenwick will work on the second film.
During the three-year program, students from various schools and community groups in Maddington and Kenwick will have an opportunity to take part before the series is completed and used as an educational resource by the City’s Youth Services.
For more details about the film project or Str8 Talk’n visit the City’s website www.gosnells.wa.gov.au or call the Project Supervisor on 9452 9905.
as posted on COG site
Taking risks can have life-changing consequences, so to help young people understand more about the effects of risky behaviour, the City’s Youth Service team is working with local students on a new film project called Risky Bizness.
The three-year program will give students a chance to illustrate their views on risk taking by making a DVD series to be shown to other students throughout the City.
The students are writing, acting out scenarios, filming and producing the short films on topics such as drug and alcohol use, driving under the influence and hoon behaviour.
Filming on the first episode has just finished by a group of Year 9s from Yule Brook College in Maddington and Year 11 students from their sister school at Sevenoaks College in Cannington.
Each film focuses on a different topic and the first episode will highlight the effects of underage drinking.
The films feature interviews with young people, parents, police and emergency service workers to create a hard-hitting message about how the lives of young people, their friends, families and communities can be affected by risky behaviour.
Risky Bizness is funded by the Australian Government as part of the Str8 Talk’n initiative – a joint project between the City of Gosnells and Maddington Kenwick Sustainable Communities Partnership.
It also involves the expertise of the Community Arts Network of WA and Filmbites Film School.
Young people from Communicare’s VIP Program in Kenwick will work on the second film.
During the three-year program, students from various schools and community groups in Maddington and Kenwick will have an opportunity to take part before the series is completed and used as an educational resource by the City’s Youth Services.
For more details about the film project or Str8 Talk’n visit the City’s website www.gosnells.wa.gov.au or call the Project Supervisor on 9452 9905.
as posted on COG site
City prepares for busy summer fire season
as postedon COG site
The City of Gosnells Bush Fire Brigade, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Conservation, has started its spring hazard reduction burn program along the Darling Range.
Controlled burns are being conducted in areas identified as having high levels of combustible fuels.
Three sites, covering nearly 100ha, have been earmarked for fuel reduction within existing strategic fire breaks.
City of Gosnells Acting Governance Director Grant Bradbrook said the annual burn program helped to reduce environmental damage caused by summer wildfires and reduced the risk of bushfire to private properties.
“These spring burns also give our volunteers an excellent opportunity to put their training into practice and enhance their skills in the lead-up to the summer fire season,” he said.
For advice or assistance on carrying out private burns, please call the City on 9391 3222.
as postedon COG site
The City of Gosnells Bush Fire Brigade, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Conservation, has started its spring hazard reduction burn program along the Darling Range.
Controlled burns are being conducted in areas identified as having high levels of combustible fuels.
Three sites, covering nearly 100ha, have been earmarked for fuel reduction within existing strategic fire breaks.
City of Gosnells Acting Governance Director Grant Bradbrook said the annual burn program helped to reduce environmental damage caused by summer wildfires and reduced the risk of bushfire to private properties.
“These spring burns also give our volunteers an excellent opportunity to put their training into practice and enhance their skills in the lead-up to the summer fire season,” he said.
For advice or assistance on carrying out private burns, please call the City on 9391 3222.
as postedon COG site
Prosecutions serve up warning to food businesses
as posted on COG site
The City’s Health Services has issued a warning to food premises owners to ensure they comply with the Health Act after a number of serious breaches have resulted in prosecutions this year.
Last month, a Canning Vale food manufacturer received a $5300 fine for six breaches under the Health Act after an inspection revealed that the premises were not being maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
City of Gosnells Acting Chief Executive Officer Trevor Perkins said the prosecution came about despite previous warnings and verbal advice to the proprietor on at least two occasions earlier in the year.
“Unfortunately, this has not been the only food premises owner prosecuted this year for similar offences,” he said.
“A bakery and a restaurant owner were also fined $3600 and $5100, respectively for failing to meet food hygiene health regulations.”
Mr Perkins said it was disturbing that a significant number of food premises proprietors had not complied with legislative obligations despite all of them being issued with multiple prior warnings.
“Customers have a right to expect that food is prepared in clean conditions and quite simply, proprietors who fail to comply with food legislation can expect to be prosecuted.”
Last July, penalties for non-compliance increased with the introduction of the Food Act 2008. Individuals can now face penalties of up $50,000 and $250,000 for corporations, as well as newspaper publication of the names of anyone convicted of an offence.
To contact the City’s Health Services office, please call 9391 3222 or visit the website (see Services) for information on food safety.
as posted on COG site
The City’s Health Services has issued a warning to food premises owners to ensure they comply with the Health Act after a number of serious breaches have resulted in prosecutions this year.
Last month, a Canning Vale food manufacturer received a $5300 fine for six breaches under the Health Act after an inspection revealed that the premises were not being maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
City of Gosnells Acting Chief Executive Officer Trevor Perkins said the prosecution came about despite previous warnings and verbal advice to the proprietor on at least two occasions earlier in the year.
“Unfortunately, this has not been the only food premises owner prosecuted this year for similar offences,” he said.
“A bakery and a restaurant owner were also fined $3600 and $5100, respectively for failing to meet food hygiene health regulations.”
Mr Perkins said it was disturbing that a significant number of food premises proprietors had not complied with legislative obligations despite all of them being issued with multiple prior warnings.
“Customers have a right to expect that food is prepared in clean conditions and quite simply, proprietors who fail to comply with food legislation can expect to be prosecuted.”
Last July, penalties for non-compliance increased with the introduction of the Food Act 2008. Individuals can now face penalties of up $50,000 and $250,000 for corporations, as well as newspaper publication of the names of anyone convicted of an offence.
To contact the City’s Health Services office, please call 9391 3222 or visit the website (see Services) for information on food safety.
as posted on COG site
Doctor shortage worsens in WA
as posted on PerthNow
Anthony DeCeglie, health reporter
September 19, 2008 10:00pm
PERTH inner suburbs, such as Northbridge and Mt Lawley, are no longer immune from the doctor shortage troubling the rest of the state.
Latest figures prepared for the Australian General Practice Network -- comparing the ratio of residents to GPs across health districts -- reveal a worsening shortage of doctors generally.
In the Perth district, South Perth, Morley and Dianella had only one GP for every 1336 residents, compared with the recognised benchmark of 1:1100.
Joondalup, Osborne Park and Ocean Reef had one GP for every 1364 residents, Armadale and Gosnells 1:1479 and Rockingham and Kwinana 1:1663.
Royal Australian College of GPs national president Vasantha Preetham, who operates two Perth practices, said figures for the Perth district could be even worse because many fly-in, fly-out workers were not counted as residents.
The worst district was the Pilbara, with one GP for every 2559 residents _ up from 2285 a year ago. The Kimberley did not fare much better, with 1:2202.
Peppermint Grove, Subiaco and Leederville fared best with 1:1023.
Because of the shortage, the traditional ``check-up'' is becoming a thing of the past.
Australian Medical Association vice-president Steve Wilson said: ``The care people need, such as a prostate check, pap smear or mammogram, are part of the check-up. There is a danger ... some of that stuff may fall off the radar.''
Dr Wilson said WA needed up to 600 more doctors.
``We need more training places,'' he said. ``The government has not increased the number of training places significantly now for years.''
He called for better funding for general practices to improve infrastructure and the delivery of services.
Health Consumers' Council acting executive director Maxine Drake said it was time to radically reform general practice medicine.
``There's a lot of favour among consumers for using advanced-skilled nurses in general practices,'' she said.
``A lot of people recognise there are minor issues they need to consult about, but they don't necessarily need to see a GP.''
as posted on PerthNow
Anthony DeCeglie, health reporter
September 19, 2008 10:00pm
PERTH inner suburbs, such as Northbridge and Mt Lawley, are no longer immune from the doctor shortage troubling the rest of the state.
Latest figures prepared for the Australian General Practice Network -- comparing the ratio of residents to GPs across health districts -- reveal a worsening shortage of doctors generally.
In the Perth district, South Perth, Morley and Dianella had only one GP for every 1336 residents, compared with the recognised benchmark of 1:1100.
Joondalup, Osborne Park and Ocean Reef had one GP for every 1364 residents, Armadale and Gosnells 1:1479 and Rockingham and Kwinana 1:1663.
Royal Australian College of GPs national president Vasantha Preetham, who operates two Perth practices, said figures for the Perth district could be even worse because many fly-in, fly-out workers were not counted as residents.
The worst district was the Pilbara, with one GP for every 2559 residents _ up from 2285 a year ago. The Kimberley did not fare much better, with 1:2202.
Peppermint Grove, Subiaco and Leederville fared best with 1:1023.
Because of the shortage, the traditional ``check-up'' is becoming a thing of the past.
Australian Medical Association vice-president Steve Wilson said: ``The care people need, such as a prostate check, pap smear or mammogram, are part of the check-up. There is a danger ... some of that stuff may fall off the radar.''
Dr Wilson said WA needed up to 600 more doctors.
``We need more training places,'' he said. ``The government has not increased the number of training places significantly now for years.''
He called for better funding for general practices to improve infrastructure and the delivery of services.
Health Consumers' Council acting executive director Maxine Drake said it was time to radically reform general practice medicine.
``There's a lot of favour among consumers for using advanced-skilled nurses in general practices,'' she said.
``A lot of people recognise there are minor issues they need to consult about, but they don't necessarily need to see a GP.''
as posted on PerthNow
Friday 19 September 2008
Police seize drugs, scales and cash
as posted on TheWest
A 46-year-old Beckenham man was arrested last night after he allegedly tried to break into Canning Vale house and was found with a quantity of drugs and cash.
At about 11.30am police searched a man they saw running down Barraberry Retreat, near the site of an attempted break-in.
Police allege they found clip seal bags of drugs, tablets, a set of scales, a smoking implement and cash.
In his car parked in nearby Dowarn Green police allegedly found cannabis.
The man was charged with two counts of drug possession with intent to sell or supply; trespass, possessing prescribed medication without prescription and possessing a smoking implement.
He received bail and will appear in the Armadale Magistrates Court on September 23.
PERTH
ALEISHA PREEDY
as posted on TheWest
and ...
as posted in PerthNow
POLICE said a man they caught allegedly trying to break into a house in Canning Vale on Wednesday was carrying drugs and cash.
They were called when a man was spotted on a property in Barraberry Retreat around 11.30am.
They caught him as he ran off and found clip seal bags of methylamphetamine, tablets, a set of scales, a glass pipe and an amount of cash.
The man’s car was parked in nearby Dowarn Green where officers discovered a bag containing cannabis and three GPS units.
A 46-year-old Beckenham man was charged with possession of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply, possession of cannabis with intent to sell or supply; trespass, possessing prescribed medication without prescription and possession of a smoking implement.
He is due to appear in Armadale Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
as posted in PerthNow
A 46-year-old Beckenham man was arrested last night after he allegedly tried to break into Canning Vale house and was found with a quantity of drugs and cash.
At about 11.30am police searched a man they saw running down Barraberry Retreat, near the site of an attempted break-in.
Police allege they found clip seal bags of drugs, tablets, a set of scales, a smoking implement and cash.
In his car parked in nearby Dowarn Green police allegedly found cannabis.
The man was charged with two counts of drug possession with intent to sell or supply; trespass, possessing prescribed medication without prescription and possessing a smoking implement.
He received bail and will appear in the Armadale Magistrates Court on September 23.
PERTH
ALEISHA PREEDY
as posted on TheWest
and ...
as posted in PerthNow
POLICE said a man they caught allegedly trying to break into a house in Canning Vale on Wednesday was carrying drugs and cash.
They were called when a man was spotted on a property in Barraberry Retreat around 11.30am.
They caught him as he ran off and found clip seal bags of methylamphetamine, tablets, a set of scales, a glass pipe and an amount of cash.
The man’s car was parked in nearby Dowarn Green where officers discovered a bag containing cannabis and three GPS units.
A 46-year-old Beckenham man was charged with possession of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply, possession of cannabis with intent to sell or supply; trespass, possessing prescribed medication without prescription and possession of a smoking implement.
He is due to appear in Armadale Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
as posted in PerthNow
Gosnells man in court over alleged burglaries
as posted on TheWest
A 43-year-old Gosnells man has appeared in the Armadale Magistrates Court today to face a string of burglary charges in the southern suburbs.
The man was arrested yesterday after police stopped and searched a Ford Falcon in Corfield Street and allegedly found items stolen from houses in the Gosnells area.
He was charged with two counts of burglary, three counts of stealing, carrying an article with intent to cause fear and a driving offence.
The matter was adjourned until Friday.
PERTH
ALEISHA PREEDY
as posted on TheWest
A 43-year-old Gosnells man has appeared in the Armadale Magistrates Court today to face a string of burglary charges in the southern suburbs.
The man was arrested yesterday after police stopped and searched a Ford Falcon in Corfield Street and allegedly found items stolen from houses in the Gosnells area.
He was charged with two counts of burglary, three counts of stealing, carrying an article with intent to cause fear and a driving offence.
The matter was adjourned until Friday.
PERTH
ALEISHA PREEDY
as posted on TheWest
Wednesday 17 September 2008
Perth commuters warned of train stoppages
as posted on TheWest
Train services across the Perth metropolitan area will be disrupted from 8.30am today.
Stop-work meetings will interrupt Transperth services until 4.30pm.
Train replacement bus services will collect passengers at stops near train stations during the disruption.
However, Transperth has recommended passengers find alternative transport today if possible.
Passengers are also advised to allow extra travelling time as the replacement bus services might not connect with normal bus and train services.
Limited bus services will be available for the Joondalup, Armadale, Fremantle, Mandurah, Midland and Thornlie lines.
PERTH
LISA CALAUTTI
as posted on TheWest
Train services across the Perth metropolitan area will be disrupted from 8.30am today.
Stop-work meetings will interrupt Transperth services until 4.30pm.
Train replacement bus services will collect passengers at stops near train stations during the disruption.
However, Transperth has recommended passengers find alternative transport today if possible.
Passengers are also advised to allow extra travelling time as the replacement bus services might not connect with normal bus and train services.
Limited bus services will be available for the Joondalup, Armadale, Fremantle, Mandurah, Midland and Thornlie lines.
PERTH
LISA CALAUTTI
as posted on TheWest
Tuesday 16 September 2008
Aged care at risk with too few beds and staff
as posted on TheWest
The staff shortage gripping aged care in WA is set to worsen because of a lack of government funding, putting residents at risk of injury, according to industry leaders.
And with up to 60 per cent of nursing homes operating at a loss, the shortage of beds in the industry will continue, with waiting lists likely to grow.
Investigations by The West Australian have revealed that staff shortages are forcing some nursing homes to operate with one carer for up to 50 residents.
There are no government staffing limits for the industry.
Chief executive of Amaroo Village nursing home in Gosnells, David Fenwick, said yesterday he had closed beds and refused to take more patients in the past to ensure staff ratios were maintained for the safety of residents and to ensure staff were not overworked. “Families are not fully aware of the staffing shortages in the industry,” he said.
Mr Fenwick said there were serious implications from even one employee becoming sick.
“If you can’t get short-term agency staff to fill the gap, you are operating short-staffed and that puts residents at some risk,” he said.
Amaroo employs a dedicated roster manager to ensure that shortages are kept to a minimum.
Chief executive of Aged and Community Services WA, Stephen Kobelke, said a survey of the industry last year by consultants Grant Thornton revealed about 40 per cent of the nation’s nursing homes were losing money. Mr Kobelke said the figure was closer to 60 per cent now, meaning that without more funding from government the pressures on the industry would increase.
Mr Fenwick said the Federal Government relied on the goodwill of charities — which operate 65 per cent of Australia’s nursing homes — and carers who did the job for love not money. “We have a shortage of 2000 nursing home beds in WA and it will only get worse; we have a waiting list of 150,” he said.
“There are fewer providers willing to take the risk and build rooms because there is little incentive and little ability to make money, especially as the costs of building and running a facility are rising.”
Mr Fenwick said the industry was relying on people with “passion” to do the job as carer wages struggled to compete with pay in fast-food restaurants.
Carers Kate O’Dowd, Jane Robins and Milica Stojkovic at the Amaroo Village McMahon Caring Centre said despite the challenges they loved their jobs because it gave them a chance to “make a difference”.
“One smile on a person’s face is worth it,” Ms O’Dowd said.
They all wanted more funding for the industry, telling of chronic shortages in basic equipment, such as shower chairs and walking frames.
PETER KERR
as posted on TheWest
Sunday 14 September 2008
Perth hoons risk lives in wet weather
as posted on PerthNow
Jon Bassett
September 13, 2008 08:00am
A 22-YEAR-OLD driver who had his car for less than 18 hours after a hoon seizure had it confiscated a second time overnight for allegedly doing burnouts in Rockingham.
The Holden Commodore ute with two passengers was one of 10 high-powered vehicles seized in a hoon haul overnight - and two were taken for a second time by police.
Most the cars were driven by teenagers in wet conditions.
The drivers have been charged with reckless driving and first offenders will lose their cars for a week.
Inspector Maria Coyne said the hoons were doing burnouts and included a 17-year-old P-plater in Beldon who was driving recklessly in the rain about 4am.
"If you put the rain and driving behaviour together it's a miracle no one was killed,'' Insp Coyne said.
At 7pm last night, a 19-year-old man had his Ford Falcon XR6 seized for travelling at 139km/h in a 90km/h zone in the Pinjarra area, south of Perth.
A 17-year-old male P-plater was caught doing burnouts on Spencer Rd, Thornlie about 8pm.
A 23-year-old woman had her XR6 taken, and 31-year-old man's ute was seized for a second time when the pair allegedly raced along the west end of Hay St, Perth, about 9.30pm.
In the next two hours police, confiscated four other cars driven by male teenagers - one a P-plater - for reckless driving at the Kingsway Shopping Centre, the others in Kwinana, Greenwood and Mandurah.
The teenagers were driving Holden Commodores, a Commodore ute and a Holden Rodeo ute.
At 1am, a 17-year-old Margaret River P-plater had his Ford Falcon confiscated for doing "doughnuts".
How long police keep the vehicles seized for a second time depends if the initial confiscations were before new anti-hoon laws were introduced, it is understood.
as posted on PerthNow
Jon Bassett
September 13, 2008 08:00am
A 22-YEAR-OLD driver who had his car for less than 18 hours after a hoon seizure had it confiscated a second time overnight for allegedly doing burnouts in Rockingham.
The Holden Commodore ute with two passengers was one of 10 high-powered vehicles seized in a hoon haul overnight - and two were taken for a second time by police.
Most the cars were driven by teenagers in wet conditions.
The drivers have been charged with reckless driving and first offenders will lose their cars for a week.
Inspector Maria Coyne said the hoons were doing burnouts and included a 17-year-old P-plater in Beldon who was driving recklessly in the rain about 4am.
"If you put the rain and driving behaviour together it's a miracle no one was killed,'' Insp Coyne said.
At 7pm last night, a 19-year-old man had his Ford Falcon XR6 seized for travelling at 139km/h in a 90km/h zone in the Pinjarra area, south of Perth.
A 17-year-old male P-plater was caught doing burnouts on Spencer Rd, Thornlie about 8pm.
A 23-year-old woman had her XR6 taken, and 31-year-old man's ute was seized for a second time when the pair allegedly raced along the west end of Hay St, Perth, about 9.30pm.
In the next two hours police, confiscated four other cars driven by male teenagers - one a P-plater - for reckless driving at the Kingsway Shopping Centre, the others in Kwinana, Greenwood and Mandurah.
The teenagers were driving Holden Commodores, a Commodore ute and a Holden Rodeo ute.
At 1am, a 17-year-old Margaret River P-plater had his Ford Falcon confiscated for doing "doughnuts".
How long police keep the vehicles seized for a second time depends if the initial confiscations were before new anti-hoon laws were introduced, it is understood.
as posted on PerthNow
Thursday 11 September 2008
River sewage spill probed
as posted on TheWest
About 7500 litres of sewage spilled into the Southern River, near Huntingdale, this morning.
The Swan River Trust is investigating the incident, with initial reports indicating a warning alarm alerted Water Corporation officers of an electrical malfunction at the pumping station near Baxter Close.
Swan River Trust Riverpark operations manager Chris Mather said Trust and Department of Environment and Conservation Pollution Response Unit officers were onsite this morning to meet with the Water Corporation and inspect the spill area.
“Warning signs have been placed near the spill site and at key public open spaces downstream,” Mr Mather said.
To report damage to the Swan and Canning rivers and foreshores please contact the Trust on 9278 0900 during office hours or 0419 192 845 after hours.
PERTH
JAYNE RICKARD
as posted on TheWest
About 7500 litres of sewage spilled into the Southern River, near Huntingdale, this morning.
The Swan River Trust is investigating the incident, with initial reports indicating a warning alarm alerted Water Corporation officers of an electrical malfunction at the pumping station near Baxter Close.
Swan River Trust Riverpark operations manager Chris Mather said Trust and Department of Environment and Conservation Pollution Response Unit officers were onsite this morning to meet with the Water Corporation and inspect the spill area.
“Warning signs have been placed near the spill site and at key public open spaces downstream,” Mr Mather said.
To report damage to the Swan and Canning rivers and foreshores please contact the Trust on 9278 0900 during office hours or 0419 192 845 after hours.
PERTH
JAYNE RICKARD
as posted on TheWest
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Monday 8 September 2008
Alleged glue sniffer burnt in Gosnells shed fire
as posted on TheWest
Chris Thomson
September 8, 2008 - 7:37AM
A 20-year-old man received burns to much of his body when glue he was allegedly sniffing ignited after he lit a cigarette.
Fire and Emergency Services Authority communications centre supervisor Kent Pitman said the man and some friends were in a shed in Murchison Way, Gosnells, when the blaze broke out at 9.50pm.
"The occupants were in the shed (allegedly) sniffing glue, they lit up a cigarette and up she went," Mr Pitman said.
Mr Pitman said the man received burns to "40 to 50 per cent" of his body and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.
Police say the man is in a critical condition.
Mr Pitman said the fire caused about $5000 damage.
Fire and rescue crews from Armadale and Welshpool doused the blaze.
as posted on TheWest
and ...
as posted ABCNews
Man burnt in shed fire
A 20-year-old man has been severely burned in a shed fire at Gosnells.
Firefighers were called to the blaze on Murchison Way just before 10pm.
The man had burns to 50 per cent of his body.
It is believed the fire was started accidently by a cigarette.
Posted Mon Sep 8, 2008 8:26am AEST
as posted ABCNews
Chris Thomson
September 8, 2008 - 7:37AM
A 20-year-old man received burns to much of his body when glue he was allegedly sniffing ignited after he lit a cigarette.
Fire and Emergency Services Authority communications centre supervisor Kent Pitman said the man and some friends were in a shed in Murchison Way, Gosnells, when the blaze broke out at 9.50pm.
"The occupants were in the shed (allegedly) sniffing glue, they lit up a cigarette and up she went," Mr Pitman said.
Mr Pitman said the man received burns to "40 to 50 per cent" of his body and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.
Police say the man is in a critical condition.
Mr Pitman said the fire caused about $5000 damage.
Fire and rescue crews from Armadale and Welshpool doused the blaze.
as posted on TheWest
and ...
as posted ABCNews
Man burnt in shed fire
A 20-year-old man has been severely burned in a shed fire at Gosnells.
Firefighers were called to the blaze on Murchison Way just before 10pm.
The man had burns to 50 per cent of his body.
It is believed the fire was started accidently by a cigarette.
Posted Mon Sep 8, 2008 8:26am AEST
as posted ABCNews
W.A. - State of Uncertainty
as posted on Antony Green's Election Blog
By Antony Green
Trying to understand the result of the Western Australian election on Saturday was complicated by uncertainties over the count. But in the cool light of a Sunday afternoon, it appears that the possibility of Labor being re-elected cannot be discounted.
Labor went into the election with a notional 38 seats, 30 seats required for a governing majority. Labor has definitely lost eight seats to the Liberal Party, Kingsley, Darling Range, Bunbury, Ocean Reef, Jandakot, Swan Hills, Southern River and Mount Lawley. The count is uncertain, but it also appears to have lost Morley. Labor also appears to have lost the seat of Kwinana to a Labor-leaning Independent. Labor has four seats in doubt, meaning that Labor appears to have a certain 25 seats.
The Liberal Party have a definite 22 seats including Morley. They came into the election with a notional 15 seats. The eight seats listed as Labor losses are now in the Liberal column, but the seat of Moore has been lost to the National Party, Kalgoorlie to an Independent, while the notionally Liberal seat of Albany remains in doubt with Labor leading. The Liberal Party also appear to have gained the seat of Nedlands from Independent Sue Walker.
The National party have four seats with the gain of Moore. The Liberal-leaning Independents have been re-elected in Churchlands and probably Alfred Cove. The two other independents are John Bowler in Kalgoorlie and Carol Adams in Kwinana. Both are viewed as Labor leaning.
Four seats remain in doubt. Liberal held though Labor represented Albany is currently 117 votes on the Labor side of the ledger. The other three doubtful seats are the Labor seats of Riverton, where the Liberals lead by 34, Forrestfield where Labor is around 200 ahead, plus Wanneroo where counting from the Electoral Commission is not shedding much light on the final result. On Saturday night, Wanneroo had been conceeded by Labor.
If Labor can win three of these four seats, and they currently lead in two, then Labor plus John Bowler and Carol Adams could form a narrow majority. Not a comfortable majority, but a majority none the less.
With four year terms and such a finely balanced Parliament, political journalists are already licking their lips in anticipation.
as posted on Antony Green's Election Blog
By Antony Green
Trying to understand the result of the Western Australian election on Saturday was complicated by uncertainties over the count. But in the cool light of a Sunday afternoon, it appears that the possibility of Labor being re-elected cannot be discounted.
Labor went into the election with a notional 38 seats, 30 seats required for a governing majority. Labor has definitely lost eight seats to the Liberal Party, Kingsley, Darling Range, Bunbury, Ocean Reef, Jandakot, Swan Hills, Southern River and Mount Lawley. The count is uncertain, but it also appears to have lost Morley. Labor also appears to have lost the seat of Kwinana to a Labor-leaning Independent. Labor has four seats in doubt, meaning that Labor appears to have a certain 25 seats.
The Liberal Party have a definite 22 seats including Morley. They came into the election with a notional 15 seats. The eight seats listed as Labor losses are now in the Liberal column, but the seat of Moore has been lost to the National Party, Kalgoorlie to an Independent, while the notionally Liberal seat of Albany remains in doubt with Labor leading. The Liberal Party also appear to have gained the seat of Nedlands from Independent Sue Walker.
The National party have four seats with the gain of Moore. The Liberal-leaning Independents have been re-elected in Churchlands and probably Alfred Cove. The two other independents are John Bowler in Kalgoorlie and Carol Adams in Kwinana. Both are viewed as Labor leaning.
Four seats remain in doubt. Liberal held though Labor represented Albany is currently 117 votes on the Labor side of the ledger. The other three doubtful seats are the Labor seats of Riverton, where the Liberals lead by 34, Forrestfield where Labor is around 200 ahead, plus Wanneroo where counting from the Electoral Commission is not shedding much light on the final result. On Saturday night, Wanneroo had been conceeded by Labor.
If Labor can win three of these four seats, and they currently lead in two, then Labor plus John Bowler and Carol Adams could form a narrow majority. Not a comfortable majority, but a majority none the less.
With four year terms and such a finely balanced Parliament, political journalists are already licking their lips in anticipation.
as posted on Antony Green's Election Blog
Sunday 7 September 2008
`Safe' seats tumble north and south of the river
as posted on PerthNow
THE Labor Party suffered so many defeats in city marginal seats that it was all but tipped out of office.
The Liberal Party wreaked havoc on the Government in the northern suburbs. A 6 per cent swing against Labor saw the Liberals capture Wanneroo, Ocean Reef and Kingsley.
But Colin Barnett's biggest scalps -- which Labor did not see coming -- were stunning wins in Morley and Mt Lawley.
Winning Liberal candidate in Mt Lawley, Michael Sutherland, was last night struggling to come to terms with his surprise victory.
``We had an idea we would be in with a big chance,'' he said. ``Mr Carpenter tried to buy the seat of Mt Lawley and portray her (Karen Brown) as a wonder woman.
``It's amazing I've won. but it just hasn't sunk in yet.''
The writing was on the wall early for the Government as it quickly became obvious it had lost Ocean Reef and Kingsley.
There was ``aggression'' towards the Government at booths in marginal seats.
The Liberal Party also unseated Labor MP Paul Andrews to seize the seat of Southern River.
Liberal candidate Peter Abetz said he had a gut feeling the minute polls closed that he would win.
``We've mounted a pretty formidable campaign at such short notice,'' he said.
Mr Andrews, who had held the seat since 2001, said it was a horrible feeling to lose.
``It feels like having your appendix taken out without any anaesthetic,'' he said. ``I have a beautiful wife and family who I have totally ignored for the best part of 16 years so I think I better start giving them a bit of attention.''
Mr Andrews said if Labor lost the election, Mr Carpenter would have to resign.
``I think he would have to resign, he would be seriously considering it, if not tonight, soon after,'' he said.
In the newly created seat of Jandakot, Liberal candidate Joe Francis was overcome with emotion and fatigue as supporters celebrated at his home in Atwell.
``I'm absolutely worn out,'' he said. ``Im too tired to be happy because I haven't slept.''
Mr Francis hailed Mr Barnett a saviour.
``Colin Barnett is one seat away from the greatest comeback in political history,'' he said. ``The result shows that you can't take your electorate for granted.''
Liberal MP Tony Simpson claimed victory in Darling Range.
Mr Simpson said the result was due to a backlash against Mr Carpenter and the State Government's performance.
``There are three things: Mr Carpenter's arrogance in calling the early election, (the Government) not fixing problems despite the booming economy and the surplus and their negative campaign,'' he said.
One of the few positives for the Government was the faint hope it would hold on to the seat of Riverton.
as posted on PerthNow
THE Labor Party suffered so many defeats in city marginal seats that it was all but tipped out of office.
The Liberal Party wreaked havoc on the Government in the northern suburbs. A 6 per cent swing against Labor saw the Liberals capture Wanneroo, Ocean Reef and Kingsley.
But Colin Barnett's biggest scalps -- which Labor did not see coming -- were stunning wins in Morley and Mt Lawley.
Winning Liberal candidate in Mt Lawley, Michael Sutherland, was last night struggling to come to terms with his surprise victory.
``We had an idea we would be in with a big chance,'' he said. ``Mr Carpenter tried to buy the seat of Mt Lawley and portray her (Karen Brown) as a wonder woman.
``It's amazing I've won. but it just hasn't sunk in yet.''
The writing was on the wall early for the Government as it quickly became obvious it had lost Ocean Reef and Kingsley.
There was ``aggression'' towards the Government at booths in marginal seats.
The Liberal Party also unseated Labor MP Paul Andrews to seize the seat of Southern River.
Liberal candidate Peter Abetz said he had a gut feeling the minute polls closed that he would win.
``We've mounted a pretty formidable campaign at such short notice,'' he said.
Mr Andrews, who had held the seat since 2001, said it was a horrible feeling to lose.
``It feels like having your appendix taken out without any anaesthetic,'' he said. ``I have a beautiful wife and family who I have totally ignored for the best part of 16 years so I think I better start giving them a bit of attention.''
Mr Andrews said if Labor lost the election, Mr Carpenter would have to resign.
``I think he would have to resign, he would be seriously considering it, if not tonight, soon after,'' he said.
In the newly created seat of Jandakot, Liberal candidate Joe Francis was overcome with emotion and fatigue as supporters celebrated at his home in Atwell.
``I'm absolutely worn out,'' he said. ``Im too tired to be happy because I haven't slept.''
Mr Francis hailed Mr Barnett a saviour.
``Colin Barnett is one seat away from the greatest comeback in political history,'' he said. ``The result shows that you can't take your electorate for granted.''
Liberal MP Tony Simpson claimed victory in Darling Range.
Mr Simpson said the result was due to a backlash against Mr Carpenter and the State Government's performance.
``There are three things: Mr Carpenter's arrogance in calling the early election, (the Government) not fixing problems despite the booming economy and the surplus and their negative campaign,'' he said.
One of the few positives for the Government was the faint hope it would hold on to the seat of Riverton.
as posted on PerthNow
MPs who are walking away from politics
as posted on PerthNow
THE following Members of Parliament are walking away from the political arena after today's election.
LABOR PARTY
Kim Chance: Member for the Agricultural Region in the Legislative Council. Leader of the House and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests.
Judy Edwards: Member for Maylands in the Legislative Assembly. Former environment minister.
Nick Griffiths: Member for the East Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council. President of the
Upper House and former minister for racing and gaming and government enterprises.
Sheila McHale: Member for Kenwick (renamed Gosnells after electoral redistribution) in the Legislative Council. Minister for Disability Services, Tourism, Culture and the Arts and Consumer Protection.
Sheila Mills: Member for the South Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council.
Batong Pham: Member for the East Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council.
Jaye Radisich: Member for Swan Hills in the Legislative Assembly. Announced her retirement after being overlooked by Premier Alan Carpenter for a new safe Labor seat.
Fred Riebeling: Member for NorthWest Coastal and Speaker for the Legislative Assembly.
LIBERAL PARTY
Matt Birney: Member for Kalgoorlie in the Legislative Assembly. Elected Opposition leader after the 2005 state election, but dumped a year later after a series of gaffes.
George Cash: Member for the North Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council. Former minister for mines and lands and president of the Legislative Council.
Bruce Donaldson: Member for Agricultural Region in the Legislative Council.
Ray Halligan: Member for North Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council and Upper House party whip.
Katie HodsonThomas: Member for Carine in the Legislative Assembly. She announced her retirement after Troy Buswell became Liberal leader in January, saying he had made sexist remarks towards her.
Barbara Scott: Member for the South Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council.
INDEPENDENTS
Shelley Archer: Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region in the Legislative Council. She resigned from the ALP in November 2007 after a parliamentary inquiry found she had leaked confidential committee records to disgraced former premier Brian Burke.
Bob Kucera: Member for Yokine (now divided between Mt Lawley and Nollamara) in the Legislative Assembly. He held several ministries, including health, until he was thrown out of Cabinet over a share scandal in 2005. He was overlooked for preselection in Mt Lawley and Nollamara and later resigned from the ALP.
Paul Omodei: Member for Warren-Blackwood (now Blackwood-Stirling) in the Legislative Assembly. He overthrew Matt Birney as Opposition leader in 2006 and was himself toppled by Troy Buswell in early 2007. He was involved in several failed attempts to oust Mr Buswell.
as posted on PerthNow
THE following Members of Parliament are walking away from the political arena after today's election.
LABOR PARTY
Kim Chance: Member for the Agricultural Region in the Legislative Council. Leader of the House and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests.
Judy Edwards: Member for Maylands in the Legislative Assembly. Former environment minister.
Nick Griffiths: Member for the East Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council. President of the
Upper House and former minister for racing and gaming and government enterprises.
Sheila McHale: Member for Kenwick (renamed Gosnells after electoral redistribution) in the Legislative Council. Minister for Disability Services, Tourism, Culture and the Arts and Consumer Protection.
Sheila Mills: Member for the South Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council.
Batong Pham: Member for the East Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council.
Jaye Radisich: Member for Swan Hills in the Legislative Assembly. Announced her retirement after being overlooked by Premier Alan Carpenter for a new safe Labor seat.
Fred Riebeling: Member for NorthWest Coastal and Speaker for the Legislative Assembly.
LIBERAL PARTY
Matt Birney: Member for Kalgoorlie in the Legislative Assembly. Elected Opposition leader after the 2005 state election, but dumped a year later after a series of gaffes.
George Cash: Member for the North Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council. Former minister for mines and lands and president of the Legislative Council.
Bruce Donaldson: Member for Agricultural Region in the Legislative Council.
Ray Halligan: Member for North Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council and Upper House party whip.
Katie HodsonThomas: Member for Carine in the Legislative Assembly. She announced her retirement after Troy Buswell became Liberal leader in January, saying he had made sexist remarks towards her.
Barbara Scott: Member for the South Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council.
INDEPENDENTS
Shelley Archer: Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region in the Legislative Council. She resigned from the ALP in November 2007 after a parliamentary inquiry found she had leaked confidential committee records to disgraced former premier Brian Burke.
Bob Kucera: Member for Yokine (now divided between Mt Lawley and Nollamara) in the Legislative Assembly. He held several ministries, including health, until he was thrown out of Cabinet over a share scandal in 2005. He was overlooked for preselection in Mt Lawley and Nollamara and later resigned from the ALP.
Paul Omodei: Member for Warren-Blackwood (now Blackwood-Stirling) in the Legislative Assembly. He overthrew Matt Birney as Opposition leader in 2006 and was himself toppled by Troy Buswell in early 2007. He was involved in several failed attempts to oust Mr Buswell.
as posted on PerthNow
Saturday 6 September 2008
2 lost dogs - please help
as posted here
... coming home from work today at about 7:30pm I found both my dogs had escaped under the fence of the house.
I live in Thornlie along Yale road.
both dogs are Akita's, 1 male and 1 female. The boy's name is Yogi, he's dark brown in colour, is wearing a blue leather collar with silver metal studs on it.
The female is called Kayla, she has a black face, and a white/sable coloured body. She's wearing a orange/pink sort of coloured collar.
Both dogs are micro-chipped.. Being late I've tried everything I can to find them. Knocked on neighbors doors, called the local security patrols, went down to the local pound to check out the photo board.
I'm going to find some photo's to post up of the 2 of them..
if anyone see's them, has them, know's who has them, could you please call me on 0405 329 036.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Justin
as posted here
... coming home from work today at about 7:30pm I found both my dogs had escaped under the fence of the house.
I live in Thornlie along Yale road.
both dogs are Akita's, 1 male and 1 female. The boy's name is Yogi, he's dark brown in colour, is wearing a blue leather collar with silver metal studs on it.
The female is called Kayla, she has a black face, and a white/sable coloured body. She's wearing a orange/pink sort of coloured collar.
Both dogs are micro-chipped.. Being late I've tried everything I can to find them. Knocked on neighbors doors, called the local security patrols, went down to the local pound to check out the photo board.
I'm going to find some photo's to post up of the 2 of them..
if anyone see's them, has them, know's who has them, could you please call me on 0405 329 036.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Justin
as posted here
Friday 5 September 2008
Parks shape up for summer
as posted on COGsite
The City’s Parks and Environment team is working on an intensive two-month maintenance program to get local parks and reserves in top shape for summer.
Throughout September and October, the team will be out in force spraying weeds, fertilising, vertimowing and repairing turf, as well as top dressing Tom Bateman, Sutherlands Park F and Harmony Fields sports reserves.
City staff recently joined the Maddington Kenwick Sustainable Communities Partnership and Community Leadership Network (CLN) for a tree planting day at the recently upgraded Packer Park in Kenwick.
Some 1000 native trees were planted by local volunteers and students to enhance the refurbished park, which now features a new playground and gazebo, seating, paving and turf. Barbecues are expected to be installed next year.
To find out more about parks, sports grounds, bushland reserves or leisure groups in the City of Gosnells, visit the website www.gosnells.wa.gov.au or call 9391 3222.
as posted on COGsite
The City’s Parks and Environment team is working on an intensive two-month maintenance program to get local parks and reserves in top shape for summer.
Throughout September and October, the team will be out in force spraying weeds, fertilising, vertimowing and repairing turf, as well as top dressing Tom Bateman, Sutherlands Park F and Harmony Fields sports reserves.
City staff recently joined the Maddington Kenwick Sustainable Communities Partnership and Community Leadership Network (CLN) for a tree planting day at the recently upgraded Packer Park in Kenwick.
Some 1000 native trees were planted by local volunteers and students to enhance the refurbished park, which now features a new playground and gazebo, seating, paving and turf. Barbecues are expected to be installed next year.
To find out more about parks, sports grounds, bushland reserves or leisure groups in the City of Gosnells, visit the website www.gosnells.wa.gov.au or call 9391 3222.
as posted on COGsite
Canning Vale College
Targa rally revs up
as posted on WAToday
John Chan
The Targa West rally revved up at Forrest Place this morning as a field of 85 cars crossed the ceremonial starting line.
The cars will compete against time in racing arenas and special stages made from closed-off public roads.
The road closures will mainly affect the streets of Perth's hills where areas of Kalamunda, Gosnells, Mundaring and Armadale will host some of the fastest driving legally allowed on Perth's roads.
The rally has become one of Australia's premier tarmac racing events, along with the Classic Adelaide and Targa Tasmania.
It has attracted some of the biggest names in Australian rally driving, along with the best cars in the country.
It has also become the premier amateur motorsport event in WA.
Australian racing legend Peter Brock was a competitor in the 2006 Targa West rally.
He died when his car hit a tree during the event.
The rally will finish on Sunday.
as posted on WAToday
Thursday 4 September 2008
Brierty set for $40m earthworks project
as posted on WABusinessNews
Maddington-based civil contractor Brierty Ltd has signed a letter of intent with iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group for further major earthworks at its port development at Port Hedland in the Pilbara.
Contract documentation is being prepared and is expected to be finalised later this month.
The work is set to begin this month also and is due to be completed in June 2009, with a total value of about $40 million.
Brierty chairman Dalton Gooding said the Port Hedland contract win was a major boost for the company, which had posted a full-year net loss of $1.3 million after downgrading its profit twice in its first year of listing on the stock market.
The company, which floated on the market in December 2007, had said the loss included the one-off listing expense of $5.1 million.
The scope of works to be conducted at Port Hedland includes the construction of new bunds, the widening of the causeway and the relocation of dredge fill for a new stockpile area.
Mr Gooding said the major earthworks project represents a continuation of Brierty's relationship with FMG, with the company already undertaking major earthworks at the port development and previously having constructed 90 kilometres of formation earthworks on the FMG rail project.
"This is further evidence of our ability to deliver quality work, certainty and value for our clients," Mr Gooding said.
In July, Brierty won a $33 million contract to provide services to FMG after reaching an agreement for the stripping of overburden at Fortescue's flagship Cloudbreak mine in the Pilbara.
Brierty previously worked on Fortescue's rail line that connects Cloudbreak to Port Hedland, and undertook major earthworks at Fortescue's Herb Elliott port development.
as posted on WABusinessNews
Maddington-based civil contractor Brierty Ltd has signed a letter of intent with iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group for further major earthworks at its port development at Port Hedland in the Pilbara.
Contract documentation is being prepared and is expected to be finalised later this month.
The work is set to begin this month also and is due to be completed in June 2009, with a total value of about $40 million.
Brierty chairman Dalton Gooding said the Port Hedland contract win was a major boost for the company, which had posted a full-year net loss of $1.3 million after downgrading its profit twice in its first year of listing on the stock market.
The company, which floated on the market in December 2007, had said the loss included the one-off listing expense of $5.1 million.
The scope of works to be conducted at Port Hedland includes the construction of new bunds, the widening of the causeway and the relocation of dredge fill for a new stockpile area.
Mr Gooding said the major earthworks project represents a continuation of Brierty's relationship with FMG, with the company already undertaking major earthworks at the port development and previously having constructed 90 kilometres of formation earthworks on the FMG rail project.
"This is further evidence of our ability to deliver quality work, certainty and value for our clients," Mr Gooding said.
In July, Brierty won a $33 million contract to provide services to FMG after reaching an agreement for the stripping of overburden at Fortescue's flagship Cloudbreak mine in the Pilbara.
Brierty previously worked on Fortescue's rail line that connects Cloudbreak to Port Hedland, and undertook major earthworks at Fortescue's Herb Elliott port development.
as posted on WABusinessNews
Gosnells substation
as posted here
Communications monopole
Western Power has installed a communications monopole at the Gosnells zone substation, which is located on the corner of Walter and Crandon streets (PDF 258kb). The monopole provides an essential communication link between the Gosnells and Southern River substations and ensures the quality and reliability of power in the area.
Fence improvement
To improve the security of the substation and to reduce noise a combination of palisade fence and solid wall will replace the existing fence. Before construction of the palisade fence can commence, a temporary security fence must first be installed beyond the perimeter of the property boundary. Some vegetation clearing will be carried out before the temprary fence can be constructed.
Managing the visual impact
As part of our ongoing strategy to engage with the community, Western Power will be undertaking significant improvement work at our Gosnells substation to reduce the impact of the substation on the local community.
Facts at a glance
* Western Power is upgrading communications at the Gosnells zone substation.
* Western Power will install a communications monopole in accordance with Western Australia Planning Commission conditions.
* The communications monopole is a vital piece of infrastructure that will provide a communications link between the Gosnells and the Southern River substation.
* This upgrade will improve security of electricity supply to Gosnells and help to meet growing demand for power in the area.
* Following the upgrade landscaping and vegetation screening will be undertaken in consultation with the City of Gosnells.
* The monopole has been approved for Western Power's use only.
* The services provided by the pole cannot be provided via a landline. An underground cable option was considered but the extra cost of $654,000 was not viable.
as posted here
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 9 SEPTEMBER 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS - AGENDA
1. OFFICIAL OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS/DISCLAIMER
2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/APPROVED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING MEMBER
5. REPORTS OF DELEGATES6. QUESTION TIME FOR THE PUBLIC AND THE RECEIVING OF PUBLIC STATEMENTS
6.1 QUESTION TIME
6.2 PUBLIC STATEMENTS
7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
8. THE RECEIVING OF PETITIONS, DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
9. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
10. QUESTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
11. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THOSE IN THE PUBLIC GALLERY
12. MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS12.1 CITY OF GOSNELLS HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING – 7 AUGUST 2008
12.2 CITY OF GOSNELLS SAFE CITY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE MEETING – 11 AUGUST 2008
12.3 LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
12.4 BUSH FIRE BRIGADE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
13. REPORTS
13.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
13.2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
13.2.1 DON RUSSELL PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - REQUEST TO AMEND SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PROMOTIONAL OFFER PURCHASES
13.3 CORPORATE SERVICES
13.3.1 BUDGET VARIATIONS
13.3.2 SALE OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL COURT ACT 1904 (AS AMENDED) DUE TO NON PAYMENT OF RATES - 7 (LOT 408)MCALISTER PLACE, THORNLIE
13.4 INFRASTRUCTURE
13.4.1 AMHERST VILLAGE CREATIVE POD (C-POD) FUNDING
13.5 PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY
13.5.1 PROPOSED OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN – SOUTHERN RIVER PRECINCT 2, PHASE 2
13.5.2 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – PLACE OF WORSHIP – 1720 (LOT 304) ALBANY HIGHWAY, KENWICK
13.5.3 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – HARDWOOD SLEEPER STORAGE AND SUPPLY – LOT 200 GROVE ROAD, KENWICK
13.5.4 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – PROPOSED FAST FOOD OUTLET (MUZZ BUZZ) – 292 (LOT 200) CORFIELD STREET, GOSNELLS
13.5.5 PLANNING FOR THE FARNABY LANE AREA, BECKENHAM 67
13.5.6 POLICY FINALISATION - LOCAL PLANNING POLICY NO. 6.2.1.1 – RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
13.5.7 NAMING OF PEACE COURT PARK, MADDINGTON
13.5.8 MINUTE CORRECTION – DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – TWO GROUPED DWELLINGS – 21 (LOT 559) AMALFI WAY, CANNING VALE
13.6 GOVERNANCE
13.6.1 NEGLECTED BUILDING – LOT 135 WESTON STREET MADDINGTON
14. MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
15. NOTICES OF MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING
16. URGENT BUSINESS
17. CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS
17.1 SALE OF 2210 (LOT 800) ALBANY HIGHWAY, GOSNELLS
18. CLOSURE
1. OFFICIAL OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS/DISCLAIMER
2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/APPROVED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING MEMBER
5. REPORTS OF DELEGATES6. QUESTION TIME FOR THE PUBLIC AND THE RECEIVING OF PUBLIC STATEMENTS
6.1 QUESTION TIME
6.2 PUBLIC STATEMENTS
7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
8. THE RECEIVING OF PETITIONS, DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
9. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
10. QUESTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
11. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THOSE IN THE PUBLIC GALLERY
12. MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS12.1 CITY OF GOSNELLS HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING – 7 AUGUST 2008
12.2 CITY OF GOSNELLS SAFE CITY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE MEETING – 11 AUGUST 2008
12.3 LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
12.4 BUSH FIRE BRIGADE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
13. REPORTS
13.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
13.2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
13.2.1 DON RUSSELL PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - REQUEST TO AMEND SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PROMOTIONAL OFFER PURCHASES
13.3 CORPORATE SERVICES
13.3.1 BUDGET VARIATIONS
13.3.2 SALE OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL COURT ACT 1904 (AS AMENDED) DUE TO NON PAYMENT OF RATES - 7 (LOT 408)MCALISTER PLACE, THORNLIE
13.4 INFRASTRUCTURE
13.4.1 AMHERST VILLAGE CREATIVE POD (C-POD) FUNDING
13.5 PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY
13.5.1 PROPOSED OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN – SOUTHERN RIVER PRECINCT 2, PHASE 2
13.5.2 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – PLACE OF WORSHIP – 1720 (LOT 304) ALBANY HIGHWAY, KENWICK
13.5.3 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – HARDWOOD SLEEPER STORAGE AND SUPPLY – LOT 200 GROVE ROAD, KENWICK
13.5.4 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – PROPOSED FAST FOOD OUTLET (MUZZ BUZZ) – 292 (LOT 200) CORFIELD STREET, GOSNELLS
13.5.5 PLANNING FOR THE FARNABY LANE AREA, BECKENHAM 67
13.5.6 POLICY FINALISATION - LOCAL PLANNING POLICY NO. 6.2.1.1 – RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
13.5.7 NAMING OF PEACE COURT PARK, MADDINGTON
13.5.8 MINUTE CORRECTION – DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – TWO GROUPED DWELLINGS – 21 (LOT 559) AMALFI WAY, CANNING VALE
13.6 GOVERNANCE
13.6.1 NEGLECTED BUILDING – LOT 135 WESTON STREET MADDINGTON
14. MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
15. NOTICES OF MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING
16. URGENT BUSINESS
17. CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS
17.1 SALE OF 2210 (LOT 800) ALBANY HIGHWAY, GOSNELLS
18. CLOSURE
Wednesday 3 September 2008
Man might not walk again after police chase
as posted on TheWest
A 32-year-old Bunbury man may never walk again, after he allegedly stole a car and fell to the ground while running from police in the southern suburb of Maddington last night.
Sergeant Greg Lambert said police were on patrol about midnight when they saw a stolen Mazda sedan near a service station on Kelvin Road. Police allege the car was displaying number plates that had been altered with a pen.
Sgt Lambert said the car drove away from police and stopped in the driveway of a house in a nearby street.
“The driver ran away from the car and as he jumped over a fence, he fell and landed on his head,” he said.
“He immediately complained of breaking his neck and was unable to move his legs.”
The man was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital where he was diagnosed with a broken C5 vertebra.
Doctors told police the man may never walk again.
Police said inquiries were continuing into stolen property allegedly found in the car.
Police will wait until the man is treated for his injuries before he is interviewed.
PERTH
ALEISHA PREEDY
as posted on TheWest
A 32-year-old Bunbury man may never walk again, after he allegedly stole a car and fell to the ground while running from police in the southern suburb of Maddington last night.
Sergeant Greg Lambert said police were on patrol about midnight when they saw a stolen Mazda sedan near a service station on Kelvin Road. Police allege the car was displaying number plates that had been altered with a pen.
Sgt Lambert said the car drove away from police and stopped in the driveway of a house in a nearby street.
“The driver ran away from the car and as he jumped over a fence, he fell and landed on his head,” he said.
“He immediately complained of breaking his neck and was unable to move his legs.”
The man was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital where he was diagnosed with a broken C5 vertebra.
Doctors told police the man may never walk again.
Police said inquiries were continuing into stolen property allegedly found in the car.
Police will wait until the man is treated for his injuries before he is interviewed.
PERTH
ALEISHA PREEDY
as posted on TheWest
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