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

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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

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

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

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

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

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Canning Vale College


as posted here

A photo of Canning Vale College taken in March, 2007. This part of the school looks nothing like this today.

as posted here

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

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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

Day one ..

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