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
Thursday, 25 September 2008
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
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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
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