Saturday, 30 August 2008
Friday, 29 August 2008
Coote FY earnings soar 191%
as posted on WABusinessNews
29-August-08 by Rebecca Lawson
Earnings in Maddington-based engineering company Coote Industrial Ltd has skyrocketed 191 per cent to $23.8million on the back of stronger revenues for the 2008 financial year.
The result is an increase from the previous year's net profit of $8.1 million.
Revenue for the year jumped from the previous year's $69.4 million to $347.9 million while earnings per share was up 20 per cent to 21 cents per share.
The boost was driven by four acquisitions over the year of Gemco Rail, FCD Logistics, Industrial Powertrain and Drivetrain.
"We are pleased with the final result, especially given the significant growth achieved in the short period of time," managing director Mike Coote said.
"The business is starting to integrate well with further organic growth expected from projects and expanded operational footprints."
"The rail growth has been particularly encouraging; building on the well recognised wagon capability with Gemco Rail to include an equally strong locomotive capability, combined with rail maintenance services is already starting to deliver considerable reward."
The company has forecast net profit after tax of $25 million and revenue of $358 million for the 2009 financial year.
The company currently has existing orders of over $200 million.
The directors have declared a final fully franked dividend of five cents, taking the total for the year to 8.5c.
as posted on WABusinessNews
29-August-08 by Rebecca Lawson
Earnings in Maddington-based engineering company Coote Industrial Ltd has skyrocketed 191 per cent to $23.8million on the back of stronger revenues for the 2008 financial year.
The result is an increase from the previous year's net profit of $8.1 million.
Revenue for the year jumped from the previous year's $69.4 million to $347.9 million while earnings per share was up 20 per cent to 21 cents per share.
The boost was driven by four acquisitions over the year of Gemco Rail, FCD Logistics, Industrial Powertrain and Drivetrain.
"We are pleased with the final result, especially given the significant growth achieved in the short period of time," managing director Mike Coote said.
"The business is starting to integrate well with further organic growth expected from projects and expanded operational footprints."
"The rail growth has been particularly encouraging; building on the well recognised wagon capability with Gemco Rail to include an equally strong locomotive capability, combined with rail maintenance services is already starting to deliver considerable reward."
The company has forecast net profit after tax of $25 million and revenue of $358 million for the 2009 financial year.
The company currently has existing orders of over $200 million.
The directors have declared a final fully franked dividend of five cents, taking the total for the year to 8.5c.
as posted on WABusinessNews
State Election Looming ... is it?
personal comments by Peter Evans
... personally I am not a big fan of local state politics, let's take the issue of daylight saving, yes your curtains will fade quicker, and the cows won't get milked on time, don't get me wrong but I love daylight saving, I voted for it previously and will probably vote for it again, but hey wait, it has been defeated in two previous referendums, yet the pollies managed to overturn our vote, we are currently in a trial period, and have been for the last two summers, so what is the point, and here we are facing a new election, you would think to save money they would chuck in the referendum that is due for daylight saving, sometime in the future (next year) we will again put it to a vote, at an extra cost to the public and if we again vote no by majority, will they allow that vote to rule ...
let's leave the issue of daylight saving, you know the public voted against it but we still have it ... no let's leave that alone ... the pollies know best ...
here in Australia we have three levels of Government, Federal, State and Local Council, over governed to be sure, when it comes to State and Federal issues it can get a bit confusing as to who to approach with an issue, you go to a State member and they will say "Oh that is a Federal matter" and you approach a Federal member and they will say "Oh that is a State issue" ... personally I am probably for WA secession, but that IS another issue all together ... and as far as local government, you can only vote for a candidate in your own ward, which brings up a whole lot of issues (that is the people that represent you on your council - you don't get the chance to vote for or against most of them, only the ones in your ward) ...
anyway back to the upcoming State Election (6th September), I reside in Thornlie, and have lived in the Gosnells area most of my life, and guess what the boundaries have changed again, but don't tell anyone, it really is one of the best kept secrets, but like most forms of Government, you have been told, you just did not bother to read the information, recently we received a letter in the post, like less than two weeks before the election, that we are now in a new seat of Gosnells, yes the old seat of Gosnells has been revived, new seat or old seat I'm a bit confused, Kenwick has gone, but that was a new seat at the last election, I'm scratching my head, see over here the pollies have the opportunity to redistribute the boundaries to suit their election chances, "you can't say that", I just did, anyway it has been a bit of shift around here in Gosnells, boundaries have moved in most of the recent elections, we were in Southern River, now we are back in Gosnells, Kenwick has gone, so has the sitting member for Kenwick, the member for Southern River, who's offices have stayed in central Gosnells, yes his offices are not even inside his own electorate, so at the moment my electorate is Southern River, and my sitting member has his office in Gosnells, near the train station, which is currently Kenwick, well I'm confused, and if you check out the Labor web site to find info on the current member for Southern River, there is none, he has been the sitting member for Southern River since 2001, and hey the Labor party has absolutely nothing to say about him, I suppose they consider it to be a safe seat, but any way ... after the election I will be in Gosnells ... again ... so let's discuss the main candidates for Gosnells
in Australia we are basically a two party system, Labor and Liberal, not much of a choice, but it is all we have, (lucky we have a choice I guess) you can pretty much eliminate the rest of the candidates, sorry to offend them, but hey that's the way it is, the public here mostly vote for the leaders of the parties and tick the box that correspond to their local candidate (I guess one day the voting slips will be color coded to make it easier), personally I prefer to vote for the candidate no matter which party they stand for, so we have two choices in Gosnells one is a current Local Government Councillor (if who elected, will mean that we the ratepayers of Gosnells will have to pay to reelect a new Councillor!!!) and the other an environmentalist (helped stop the French testing in the Pacific, and fights against the cane toad, which is good, well not for the cane toad anyway, and if the French don't test in the Pacific, hey don't they own an island off the WA coast, eek let's not go there - literally) ... yes I am rambling on but it is early in the morning ...
so anyway we have an election coming up, personally I don't watch local tv (not exposed to local ads) and I can't afford the local rag (the West is all you need, and all you have), and by the way it is compulsory to vote here in Australia at State and Federal election, but not for local council, figure that out and you win a prize ... so who will I vote for, I have no idea, probably the donkey again or some other ass (don't mean to offend, but hey what choice do I have) ...
personal comments by Peter Evans
Thursday, 28 August 2008
ALP’s new talent nowhere to go
as posted on TheWest
Despite the presidential-style election campaign focusing almost entirely on Alan Carpenter and Colin Barnett, both leaders have been keen to remind voters that behind them are teams perfectly capable of forming competent governments.
Mr Carpenter in particular has emphasised the new talent he hopes to bring into the Parliament and has even offered regeneration as one of the reasons he went to the polls six months early.
But, unfortunately for Mr Carpenter at least, some of the politicians he wants thrown out at this election will actually still occupy positions in Parliament after at least until next May when new Upper House MPs will get to take their seats.
Specifically, Shelley Archer and Anthony Fels will still be there after September 6 and in the Lower House, dumped and disgraced former Labor minister John Bowler has every chance of picking up the seat of Kalgoorlie from the Liberals while another former Labor “rising star”, John D’Orazio, has a slim hope of upsetting the ALP’s Reece Whitby in Morley.
What’s more if Labor wins, both Mr Bowler and Mr D’Orazio would support Mr Carpenter’s government and presumably he’d be happy to accept their votes, particularly if Labor’s majority is significantly reduced.
But Mr Carpenter’s emphasis on regeneration hits its biggest snag when it comes to his post-election Cabinet. While it’s true that he could have a number of newcomers at his disposal, most notably Mr Whitby in Morley, party secretary Bill Johnston in Cannington, former journalist and lobbyist Karen Brown in Mt Lawley, his ex-chief of staff Rita Saffioti in West Swan and former conservation council boss Chris Tallentire in Gosnells, only two Ministers are retiring — Agriculture Minister Kim Chance in the Upper House and Tourism Minister Sheila McHale in the Lower House.
Senior Ministers who might have looked at retirement after eight years in power — Jim McGinty, John Kobelke, Eric Ripper, Alannah MacTiernan and Michelle Roberts — all decided to go around again and are unlikely to want to spend the next four years making up the numbers on the back bench.
But it is exactly these Ministers who should move aside to make way for the incoming talent. They have had eight years to make their mark and none of them is on the way to the top job.
As well, dud Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich will become the senior Labor MP in the Upper House, making it difficult to dislodge her from a Cabinet post.
Mr McGinty commands two senior portfolios — health and attorney-general — and could expect to shed at least one of them if Labor is successful. But he would have done everyone a favour, not least Mr Carpenter, if he had bowed out at this election.
His truth-in-sentencing legislation, introduced in 2003, has become a millstone around Labor’s neck despite the Government’s efforts to backtrack on the legislation before the election was called.
He is unpopular with the public. If the mention of Ms MacTiernan’s name made the worm drop in Monday’s debate, reference to Mr McGinty would have seen it nosedive.
He is one of the reasons why the arrogant tag has stuck to this Labor Government and he paid no price at all for the Neale Fong fiasco.
Mr McGinty is also strongly identified with the old factional battle groups which Mr Carpenter wants to break down.
Mr Carpenter said yesterday he would have a major say in the make-up of his Cabinet — in the past the Labor caucus has voted on Cabinet appointments and premiers have had more of a veto role.
But factional deals will play a part. The old Right cut a deal with Mr Carpenter and the Left before the election and will want representation in Cabinet probably through Mr Johnston or his wife Kate Doust or both.
The weakened new right faction with three Ministers — Mr Kobelke, Ms Roberts and Margaret Quirk — is expected to pay the price of falling membership after the demise of Mr D’Orazio, with only Mr Kobelke likely to retain his position, although Ms Quirk is already believed to be lobbying her caucus colleagues.
Ms Roberts, a rival of Mr Carpenter in the leadership battle to replace Geoff Gallop and a strong supporter of Mr D’Orazio, appears destined for the back bench.
If Mr Carpenter baulks at dumping some or all of the older Ministers, lesser lights like the hapless Energy Minister Fran Logan, ineffectual Environment Minister David Templeman and Ms Quirk might struggle to hold their spots.
But after only one term in the Cabinet they would not be happy to lose their spots and there are several one or two-term backbenchers who would also expect Cabinet posts ahead of the newcomers.
Ben Wyatt in Victoria Park is one, John Hyde in Perth another.
Mr Wyatt has been nominated by former ALP State secretary John Halden as a future premier and would expect to be first cab off the rank in a new Carpenter Cabinet.
ROBERT TAYLOR
INSIDE STATE
as posted on TheWest
Despite the presidential-style election campaign focusing almost entirely on Alan Carpenter and Colin Barnett, both leaders have been keen to remind voters that behind them are teams perfectly capable of forming competent governments.
Mr Carpenter in particular has emphasised the new talent he hopes to bring into the Parliament and has even offered regeneration as one of the reasons he went to the polls six months early.
But, unfortunately for Mr Carpenter at least, some of the politicians he wants thrown out at this election will actually still occupy positions in Parliament after at least until next May when new Upper House MPs will get to take their seats.
Specifically, Shelley Archer and Anthony Fels will still be there after September 6 and in the Lower House, dumped and disgraced former Labor minister John Bowler has every chance of picking up the seat of Kalgoorlie from the Liberals while another former Labor “rising star”, John D’Orazio, has a slim hope of upsetting the ALP’s Reece Whitby in Morley.
What’s more if Labor wins, both Mr Bowler and Mr D’Orazio would support Mr Carpenter’s government and presumably he’d be happy to accept their votes, particularly if Labor’s majority is significantly reduced.
But Mr Carpenter’s emphasis on regeneration hits its biggest snag when it comes to his post-election Cabinet. While it’s true that he could have a number of newcomers at his disposal, most notably Mr Whitby in Morley, party secretary Bill Johnston in Cannington, former journalist and lobbyist Karen Brown in Mt Lawley, his ex-chief of staff Rita Saffioti in West Swan and former conservation council boss Chris Tallentire in Gosnells, only two Ministers are retiring — Agriculture Minister Kim Chance in the Upper House and Tourism Minister Sheila McHale in the Lower House.
Senior Ministers who might have looked at retirement after eight years in power — Jim McGinty, John Kobelke, Eric Ripper, Alannah MacTiernan and Michelle Roberts — all decided to go around again and are unlikely to want to spend the next four years making up the numbers on the back bench.
But it is exactly these Ministers who should move aside to make way for the incoming talent. They have had eight years to make their mark and none of them is on the way to the top job.
As well, dud Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich will become the senior Labor MP in the Upper House, making it difficult to dislodge her from a Cabinet post.
Mr McGinty commands two senior portfolios — health and attorney-general — and could expect to shed at least one of them if Labor is successful. But he would have done everyone a favour, not least Mr Carpenter, if he had bowed out at this election.
His truth-in-sentencing legislation, introduced in 2003, has become a millstone around Labor’s neck despite the Government’s efforts to backtrack on the legislation before the election was called.
He is unpopular with the public. If the mention of Ms MacTiernan’s name made the worm drop in Monday’s debate, reference to Mr McGinty would have seen it nosedive.
He is one of the reasons why the arrogant tag has stuck to this Labor Government and he paid no price at all for the Neale Fong fiasco.
Mr McGinty is also strongly identified with the old factional battle groups which Mr Carpenter wants to break down.
Mr Carpenter said yesterday he would have a major say in the make-up of his Cabinet — in the past the Labor caucus has voted on Cabinet appointments and premiers have had more of a veto role.
But factional deals will play a part. The old Right cut a deal with Mr Carpenter and the Left before the election and will want representation in Cabinet probably through Mr Johnston or his wife Kate Doust or both.
The weakened new right faction with three Ministers — Mr Kobelke, Ms Roberts and Margaret Quirk — is expected to pay the price of falling membership after the demise of Mr D’Orazio, with only Mr Kobelke likely to retain his position, although Ms Quirk is already believed to be lobbying her caucus colleagues.
Ms Roberts, a rival of Mr Carpenter in the leadership battle to replace Geoff Gallop and a strong supporter of Mr D’Orazio, appears destined for the back bench.
If Mr Carpenter baulks at dumping some or all of the older Ministers, lesser lights like the hapless Energy Minister Fran Logan, ineffectual Environment Minister David Templeman and Ms Quirk might struggle to hold their spots.
But after only one term in the Cabinet they would not be happy to lose their spots and there are several one or two-term backbenchers who would also expect Cabinet posts ahead of the newcomers.
Ben Wyatt in Victoria Park is one, John Hyde in Perth another.
Mr Wyatt has been nominated by former ALP State secretary John Halden as a future premier and would expect to be first cab off the rank in a new Carpenter Cabinet.
ROBERT TAYLOR
INSIDE STATE
as posted on TheWest
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Community Sponsorship Program
as posted on COG site
The City of Gosnells provides a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for the local community, under it's Community Sponsorship Program.
Aim
To offer incorporated not-for-profit community organisations a range of sponsorship opportunities to foster the provision of high quality programs for people within the City of Gosnells.
Goals
Establish mutually beneficial partnerships between the City and the community to be cooperative leaders in the provision of programs to the community.
To further assist community organisations to maximise their development, in partnership with the City of Gosnells.
To provide an equitable means by which community organisations can access Council funds for their future development.
To provide a strategic approach for developing and improving community facilities within the City of Gosnells.
Community Sponsorship Programme – Grant Categories
Minor Equipment Grants – assist community organisations with the purchase of equipment aimed at enhancing community / participant safety or to address an equity issue.
Minor Capital Works – support community groups to undertake the timely development and upgrading of infrastructure and facilities to accommodate existing and new areas within the City.
Innovative Programme or Project – support community driven initiatives that enhance environmental, social or cultural awareness and development within the City.
Learning and Development Grants – assist community organisations to provide training and development opportunities for volunteers and administrators aimed at enhancing the provision of services to their members and the broader community.
Strategic Initiatives Grants – support organisations to develop and implement initiatives that will contribute towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s Strategic Goals.
Community Support Grants – support individuals with the potential to achieve State or National selection, or to excel in their chosen field of endeavour. Community Support Grants are ongoing and applications are assessed by request in writing.
School Chaplaincy - Gosnells Area Joint Youth Care Committee
External Funding
The City also sources funding from Federal, State and corporate funding organisations. This funding assists the City in providing programs and capital works improvements for the benefit of the local community. The City fosters the development of partnerships with various organisations in building and fostering strategic alliances and sponsorships to enhance the strategic objectives and to attract economic stimulation to the region.
For more information contact the Club Development and Funding Officer on 9452 9912
as posted on COG site
The City of Gosnells provides a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for the local community, under it's Community Sponsorship Program.
Aim
To offer incorporated not-for-profit community organisations a range of sponsorship opportunities to foster the provision of high quality programs for people within the City of Gosnells.
Goals
Establish mutually beneficial partnerships between the City and the community to be cooperative leaders in the provision of programs to the community.
To further assist community organisations to maximise their development, in partnership with the City of Gosnells.
To provide an equitable means by which community organisations can access Council funds for their future development.
To provide a strategic approach for developing and improving community facilities within the City of Gosnells.
Community Sponsorship Programme – Grant Categories
Minor Equipment Grants – assist community organisations with the purchase of equipment aimed at enhancing community / participant safety or to address an equity issue.
Minor Capital Works – support community groups to undertake the timely development and upgrading of infrastructure and facilities to accommodate existing and new areas within the City.
Innovative Programme or Project – support community driven initiatives that enhance environmental, social or cultural awareness and development within the City.
Learning and Development Grants – assist community organisations to provide training and development opportunities for volunteers and administrators aimed at enhancing the provision of services to their members and the broader community.
Strategic Initiatives Grants – support organisations to develop and implement initiatives that will contribute towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s Strategic Goals.
Community Support Grants – support individuals with the potential to achieve State or National selection, or to excel in their chosen field of endeavour. Community Support Grants are ongoing and applications are assessed by request in writing.
School Chaplaincy - Gosnells Area Joint Youth Care Committee
External Funding
The City also sources funding from Federal, State and corporate funding organisations. This funding assists the City in providing programs and capital works improvements for the benefit of the local community. The City fosters the development of partnerships with various organisations in building and fostering strategic alliances and sponsorships to enhance the strategic objectives and to attract economic stimulation to the region.
For more information contact the Club Development and Funding Officer on 9452 9912
as posted on COG site
Gosnells girl to appear in new 90210
as posted on TheWest
Former Perth girl Chantelle Barry is set to appear in the new Beverly Hills 90210 spin-off.
Barry, from Gosnells, shot to fame for her part in Channel 7’s Popstars, where she was one of five winners that formed girl band Bardot.
Barry left the band – which launched Sophie Monk to stardom – two weeks after it was formed to pursue a solo singing career.
The new 90210, described as edgy and contemporary, looks at life through the eyes of Annie Wilson and her brother Dixon who have moved to a new West Beverly Hills High School where their father is principal.
The siblings have to cope with clique groups and new classmates, in particular spoiled, rich girl Naomi.
Barry plays Nina, a friend of Naomi and while she only appears in the first three episodes of the series her role might be extended.
The show debuts on Channel 10 on September 8.
LISA CALAUTTI
PERTH
as posted on TheWest
Fitness Track at Harmony Fields
as posted on COG Site
City of Gosnells residents can get a free gym workout thanks to the new Harmony Fields fitness track and outdoor gym.
One of only two facilities of its kind south-of-the-river, the Maddington fitness circuit gives people all the benefits of a gym membership at no cost.
There are eight workout stations – each designed to provide resistance training to different parts of the body. There’s a cross-trainer, rowing machine, stepper, cycle seat, shoulder press, ab-hip swinger, butterfly press and Ezy Rider.
Set in the nature reserve next the Harmony Fields sports complex, the outdoor gym is part of a larger fitness circuit, which also features a 400m circular track and 1.6km walking and jogging path.
Both are 3m-wide and made from recycled concrete material and there are regular rest spots around the jogging path, which is ideal for people who want to gradually build up their fitness levels.
There is instructional signage at each exercise station, however residents who want to learn more about the equipment or are keen to exercise with other people are encouraged to join one of the City’s fitness groups.
Group leaders will demonstrate how to use the equipment, as well as offer encouragement and an opportunity to get to know more people in your community.
The project was funded by the City of Gosnells and Maddington and Kenwick Sustainable Communities Partnership, which is a joint initiative between the City, State Government and local community.
The Harmony Fields sports complex and fitness track is at Alcock Street, in Maddington and there’s free parking, public toilets and lighting.
For more details or to find out about joining a fitness group, contact the City’s Leisure Services office on 9452 9901
as posted on COG Site
City of Gosnells residents can get a free gym workout thanks to the new Harmony Fields fitness track and outdoor gym.
One of only two facilities of its kind south-of-the-river, the Maddington fitness circuit gives people all the benefits of a gym membership at no cost.
There are eight workout stations – each designed to provide resistance training to different parts of the body. There’s a cross-trainer, rowing machine, stepper, cycle seat, shoulder press, ab-hip swinger, butterfly press and Ezy Rider.
Set in the nature reserve next the Harmony Fields sports complex, the outdoor gym is part of a larger fitness circuit, which also features a 400m circular track and 1.6km walking and jogging path.
Both are 3m-wide and made from recycled concrete material and there are regular rest spots around the jogging path, which is ideal for people who want to gradually build up their fitness levels.
There is instructional signage at each exercise station, however residents who want to learn more about the equipment or are keen to exercise with other people are encouraged to join one of the City’s fitness groups.
Group leaders will demonstrate how to use the equipment, as well as offer encouragement and an opportunity to get to know more people in your community.
The project was funded by the City of Gosnells and Maddington and Kenwick Sustainable Communities Partnership, which is a joint initiative between the City, State Government and local community.
The Harmony Fields sports complex and fitness track is at Alcock Street, in Maddington and there’s free parking, public toilets and lighting.
For more details or to find out about joining a fitness group, contact the City’s Leisure Services office on 9452 9901
as posted on COG Site
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Bikies lose fight to retain clubhouse fortification
as posted on ABC
The Supreme Court has upheld an order for a Perth bikie gang to tear down a concrete wall and other security measures it has around its Maddington clubhouse.
The Gypsy Jokers Motorcycle Club has spent four years fighting an order by the police for the fortification to be removed.
Today Justice Peter Blaxell ruled that the Police Commissioner had a reasonable belief that the security measures were excessive and that some members of the gang were involved in organised crime.
The gang has seven days to remove the fortification, although Justice Blaxell urged police to extend the deadline.
Outside the court Detective Inspector Charlie Carver from the Gang Crime Squad said the final decision is up to the Commissioner.
"The commissioner has the right to extend that time," he said.
"Obviously if seven days is not sufficient then the commissioner can look at an application to him and can look at an extension if he sees fit."
as posted on ABC
The Supreme Court has upheld an order for a Perth bikie gang to tear down a concrete wall and other security measures it has around its Maddington clubhouse.
The Gypsy Jokers Motorcycle Club has spent four years fighting an order by the police for the fortification to be removed.
Today Justice Peter Blaxell ruled that the Police Commissioner had a reasonable belief that the security measures were excessive and that some members of the gang were involved in organised crime.
The gang has seven days to remove the fortification, although Justice Blaxell urged police to extend the deadline.
Outside the court Detective Inspector Charlie Carver from the Gang Crime Squad said the final decision is up to the Commissioner.
"The commissioner has the right to extend that time," he said.
"Obviously if seven days is not sufficient then the commissioner can look at an application to him and can look at an extension if he sees fit."
as posted on ABC
MULTICULTURAL FOOD FAIR
as was posted on COG site
An annual City event designed to showcase the diversity of our community through dance, music, costume and food. This event puts into action the best principals of community development, harmonious communities and the active promotion of multiculturalism.
This iconic event celebrates the beginning of Summer and draws thousands of people together to enjoy a diverse range of cultural flavours.
This year will see the Multicultural Food Fair move to Langford Oval.
Date: Friday 21 November 2010
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Venue: Langford Oval (Cnr Langford Ave & Wingrove Road, Langford)
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from potential stall holders. For further information please contact the Community Development Team on 9452 9905
as was posted on COG site
An annual City event designed to showcase the diversity of our community through dance, music, costume and food. This event puts into action the best principals of community development, harmonious communities and the active promotion of multiculturalism.
This iconic event celebrates the beginning of Summer and draws thousands of people together to enjoy a diverse range of cultural flavours.
This year will see the Multicultural Food Fair move to Langford Oval.
Date: Friday 21 November 2010
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Venue: Langford Oval (Cnr Langford Ave & Wingrove Road, Langford)
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from potential stall holders. For further information please contact the Community Development Team on 9452 9905
as was posted on COG site
Cops probe container fire
as posted on TheWest
The arson squad is investigating a blaze that destroyed a sea container on a building site in Maddington in the early hours of this morning.
Fire fighters were called to the scene on Dockerty Mews at 3.40am.
A FESA spokeswoman said it appeared the site had been broken into and the fire was deliberately lit.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
PERTH
ALEISHA PREEDY
as posted on TheWest
The arson squad is investigating a blaze that destroyed a sea container on a building site in Maddington in the early hours of this morning.
Fire fighters were called to the scene on Dockerty Mews at 3.40am.
A FESA spokeswoman said it appeared the site had been broken into and the fire was deliberately lit.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
PERTH
ALEISHA PREEDY
as posted on TheWest
Monday, 25 August 2008
CEO resigns
After less than a year in service our latest CEO has resigned (8th July) - Daniel Simms, the job is yet again up for grabs ...
CCT cameras in Gosnells ???
A few weeks ago I noticed this CCT camera which is located on Albany Highway in Gosnells, I only noticed because I saw a tech working on it ... so I am not sure how long it has been there ... actually two cameras, one either side of the pole, and are the type that can be controlled, I observed it moving, one appears to be fixed but one of them was panning around the area, it is located just outside the Agonis building and across the road from the childcare center, I thought at first it might be for MainRoads, but it is not listed on their site, so for what purpose is it intended ...
Bus Shelters - now a hazard!
These shelters are now becoming an increased safety hazard, this shelter was destroyed late last week and the resulting mess is yet to be cleaned up, a birdie told me that the Advertising Company responsible for these is now at a point where they will only fix the shelters up to a certain number of times, and as the vandalism level is so high, they will only replace the glass so many times ...
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