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3rd August 2009, 6:00 WST
Taggers beware — Big Brother is watching you.
In response to soaring incidents of graffiti and a clean-up bill running into the millions, fed-up local councils are targeting the taggers with increasingly sophisticated measures.
The City of Joondalup was by far the worst hit with graffiti last year, spending $988,128 on its removal, almost double that in 2007. In response, 14 cameras were installed in April at a cost of $393,681.
The City of Stirling spent $750,000 to remove 15,152 incidents of graffiti last year. About $110,000 from the Office of Crime Prevention has been spent on initiatives such as CCTV, anti-graffiti marketing and removal.
In the City of Belmont, 15,295 incidents of graffiti were reported, up from 9955 the previous year, at a clean-up cost of $212,779. Mayor Glenys Godfrey said the State Government had funded a CCTV system which could film in extremely low light from more than 200m away. Other systems being tested responded directly to events as they occurred, with no need for operators.
“When an event is triggered, (the software) will notify our Neighbourhood Watch security guards by SMS, email the last few minutes of footage to our security control room, while also allowing police and security to log directly into the triggered camera,” she said.
Removing graffiti in the City of Perth cost $381,869, including two graffiti removal vans and free removal service. A third van was expected to be operational by next month. A permanent network of CCTV cameras cost the city about $1.2 million a year.
Rockingham mayor Barry Sammels said $350,000 would be spent on fighting graffiti in the city in the coming year. “Graffiti is an eyesore,” he said. “No matter what neighbourhood you live in, you should not have to tolerate this urban blight.”
In the City of Fremantle, ratepayers footed a $130,000 clean-up bill, up from $95,000. Chief executive Graeme Mackenzie said a $240,000 network of 11 CCTV cameras installed in 2007 was already paying dividends, with 535 incidents of antisocial behaviour recorded, leading to 124 on-the-spot arrests.
Graffiti clean-up cost the Town of Vincent $145,000, $673,948.00 in the City of Swan, $270,000 in the City of Cockburn and $326,838 — an increase of 16 per cent — in the City of Wanneroo, which plans to install a new CCTV network.
The City of Gosnells plans to spend $305,204 on fighting graffiti this year. Volunteers have also “adopted” 52 bus shelters in the past five months, scrubbing out tags almost as soon as they appear.
The only localities which reported a downturn in incidents, including the cities of Nedlands, Subiaco and Melville, were those which commissioned urban art projects and gave young taggers a chance to practise their skills.
About 170 reports a week were made to the Office of Crime Prevention’s “goodbye graffiti” hotline and website in the past year, but just five rewards were handed out to those leading to a conviction.
The State Government’s revamped Graffiti Taskforce held its first forum in June, with a program aimed to make juvenile offenders accountable for their actions due to be piloted this year.
FLIP PRIOR
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Monday 3 August 2009
Sunday 2 August 2009
Man, 33, fights for life after assault outside party
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A 33-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was assaulted in a fight in Gosnells early this morning.
It is believed the man had been at a friend’s 30th birthday party at a Walter Street house.
Witnesses reported that youths were causing a disturbance in the street and a fight started when party-goers told them to leave the area.
Armadale Det-Sgt Craig Collins said several men and women attending the party had been injured in the altercation in the street.
He said some of them had received medical treatment for their injuries but none except the 33-year-old had been admitted to hospital.
Police were called to the scene in Walter Street about 1am. Det-Sgt Collins said the first police to arrive saw people fighting but they quickly dispersed.
The 33-year-old was found injured in a nearby park.
Police are questioning several people over the incident but are also appealing for witnesses.
“We are calling on witnesses, either those involved in the incident or those who may be able to provide information to the investigation to come forward,” he said.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
PERTH
GABRIELLE KNOWLES
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A 33-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was assaulted in a fight in Gosnells early this morning.
It is believed the man had been at a friend’s 30th birthday party at a Walter Street house.
Witnesses reported that youths were causing a disturbance in the street and a fight started when party-goers told them to leave the area.
Armadale Det-Sgt Craig Collins said several men and women attending the party had been injured in the altercation in the street.
He said some of them had received medical treatment for their injuries but none except the 33-year-old had been admitted to hospital.
Police were called to the scene in Walter Street about 1am. Det-Sgt Collins said the first police to arrive saw people fighting but they quickly dispersed.
The 33-year-old was found injured in a nearby park.
Police are questioning several people over the incident but are also appealing for witnesses.
“We are calling on witnesses, either those involved in the incident or those who may be able to provide information to the investigation to come forward,” he said.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
PERTH
GABRIELLE KNOWLES
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Saturday 1 August 2009
Gosnells Bicycle User Group (GO BUG)
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Description:
The GO BUG is made up of cyclists working towards increasing cycling within the boundaries of City of Gosnells. Members regularly cycle for errands, shopping, commuting, social activities, fitness, recreation and sport. We are serious about cycling as transport. We aim to get more people on bikes more often - making cycling more visible and making the City of Gosnells a safer and more convenient place to ride.
Region: WA - Capital - East
When we meet: Saturdays, .
Where we meet: Bailey's Coffee & Cream, Agonis, Gosnells, 6110
Fees: n/a
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Description:
The GO BUG is made up of cyclists working towards increasing cycling within the boundaries of City of Gosnells. Members regularly cycle for errands, shopping, commuting, social activities, fitness, recreation and sport. We are serious about cycling as transport. We aim to get more people on bikes more often - making cycling more visible and making the City of Gosnells a safer and more convenient place to ride.
Region: WA - Capital - East
When we meet: Saturdays, .
Where we meet: Bailey's Coffee & Cream, Agonis, Gosnells, 6110
Fees: n/a
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Bus driver hospitalised after cowardly thugs attack
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Nicole Cox, Nick Taylor and Glenn Cordingley
August 01, 2009 05:00pm
ANGRY bus drivers said ``enough is enough'' and voted to take immediate industrial action after a spate of violent attacks.
Driver Gerard Sin may lose an eye after a vicious assault on Friday night. He was punched and pelted with a chunk of concrete after refusing to allow three men to board.
He saw his attacker ``eye to eye'' before he lost consciousness.
Drivers have now refused to travel on a route where serious violent incidents have occurred. A mass stopwork meeting will be held this week.
Transport Workers Union delegates ordered all drivers to refuse to travel on a route where serious violent incidents have occurred and urged members not to drive buses that do not have security screens.
A mass stop-work meeting will be held on Wednesday or Thursday to demand driver safety screens on every bus, more mobile security patrols, on-the-spot fines, banning lawbreakers from public transport and tougher powers for guards.
The industrial action came as doctors yesterday fought to save a bus driver's eye after he was left with shocking facial injuries during a vicious assault in Armadale on Friday night.
The 59-year-old Thornlie man, Gerard Sin, was punched, kicked and pelted with a chunk of concrete after he refused to allow a group of men to board the bus at 6.40pm.
Police say the attack -- the latest in a spate against bus drivers -- is one of the most violent and brazen in recent times.
Mr Sin, an employee of Swan Transit, was driving on the No.250 route when he was hailed down by a group of up to eight men.
It is believed the men wanted to board the bus at the intersection of Church Ave and Sixth Rd, but it is not a designated bus stop.
``He's opened the doors, there's been a verbal altercation. He's closed the doors, but they've been forced open again by one of the males who's got on the bus and kicked him,'' said Det-Sen-Constable Rob Jamieson.
One of the men attacked the driver, hitting him with a large chunk of concrete before he was kicked in the left side of his torso.
He was then dragged away, but returned with the block of concrete, which he threw at Mr Sin, smashing him in the left side of the face.
``There's been a continual verbal altercation while he's assaulted the bus driver,'' Det-Sen-Con Jamieson said.
``There was no apparent motivation for the attack. It's just a vicious, cowardly attack.''
Police said that as the assault took place, other members of the group catapulted another piece of concrete through the windscreen of the bus before fleeing.
Mr Sin was taken to Armadale Hospital and transferred to Fremantle Hospital where he underwent surgery to his face and eye yesterday.
Transport Workers Union bus industry organiser Kevin Starr said officials would call a mass stop-work meeting this week to discuss the safety concerns. ``We have to stop this,'' Mr Starr said.
``Drivers have simply had enough, had enough.
``We are bus drivers. Why the hell does anyone want to bash a bus driver? Because we are an easy target.
``Until such time as we have a mass meeting of all members, we are going to ban driving after dark without a cage bus.
``If there are any incidents that happen over the next few days as we will quite simply ban the routes.
Mr Starr apologised for any inconvenience to passengers, but said: ``My responsibility is to the drivers.''
Public Transport Authority chief executive Reece Waldock said the PTA would consider banning or restricting some routes during problem times.
``It may be a short-term response, but I am not sure that it meets the needs of those communities that most need the services,'' Mr Waldock said.
He said the cost of putting security guards on every bus, combined with the logistics would prove difficult and was not being considered. Mr Waldock said about 30 per cent of Transperth buses had security cabs protecting drivers.
Police are asking for the public's help to identify the culprits. The group are described as being dark skinned, with the main offender is described as being aged between 19 and 22.
He was clean shaven, wearing a dark zip-up hoodie jumper, light coloured jeans and light coloured shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Nicole Cox, Nick Taylor and Glenn Cordingley
August 01, 2009 05:00pm
ANGRY bus drivers said ``enough is enough'' and voted to take immediate industrial action after a spate of violent attacks.
Driver Gerard Sin may lose an eye after a vicious assault on Friday night. He was punched and pelted with a chunk of concrete after refusing to allow three men to board.
He saw his attacker ``eye to eye'' before he lost consciousness.
Drivers have now refused to travel on a route where serious violent incidents have occurred. A mass stopwork meeting will be held this week.
Transport Workers Union delegates ordered all drivers to refuse to travel on a route where serious violent incidents have occurred and urged members not to drive buses that do not have security screens.
A mass stop-work meeting will be held on Wednesday or Thursday to demand driver safety screens on every bus, more mobile security patrols, on-the-spot fines, banning lawbreakers from public transport and tougher powers for guards.
The industrial action came as doctors yesterday fought to save a bus driver's eye after he was left with shocking facial injuries during a vicious assault in Armadale on Friday night.
The 59-year-old Thornlie man, Gerard Sin, was punched, kicked and pelted with a chunk of concrete after he refused to allow a group of men to board the bus at 6.40pm.
Police say the attack -- the latest in a spate against bus drivers -- is one of the most violent and brazen in recent times.
Mr Sin, an employee of Swan Transit, was driving on the No.250 route when he was hailed down by a group of up to eight men.
It is believed the men wanted to board the bus at the intersection of Church Ave and Sixth Rd, but it is not a designated bus stop.
``He's opened the doors, there's been a verbal altercation. He's closed the doors, but they've been forced open again by one of the males who's got on the bus and kicked him,'' said Det-Sen-Constable Rob Jamieson.
One of the men attacked the driver, hitting him with a large chunk of concrete before he was kicked in the left side of his torso.
He was then dragged away, but returned with the block of concrete, which he threw at Mr Sin, smashing him in the left side of the face.
``There's been a continual verbal altercation while he's assaulted the bus driver,'' Det-Sen-Con Jamieson said.
``There was no apparent motivation for the attack. It's just a vicious, cowardly attack.''
Police said that as the assault took place, other members of the group catapulted another piece of concrete through the windscreen of the bus before fleeing.
Mr Sin was taken to Armadale Hospital and transferred to Fremantle Hospital where he underwent surgery to his face and eye yesterday.
Transport Workers Union bus industry organiser Kevin Starr said officials would call a mass stop-work meeting this week to discuss the safety concerns. ``We have to stop this,'' Mr Starr said.
``Drivers have simply had enough, had enough.
``We are bus drivers. Why the hell does anyone want to bash a bus driver? Because we are an easy target.
``Until such time as we have a mass meeting of all members, we are going to ban driving after dark without a cage bus.
``If there are any incidents that happen over the next few days as we will quite simply ban the routes.
Mr Starr apologised for any inconvenience to passengers, but said: ``My responsibility is to the drivers.''
Public Transport Authority chief executive Reece Waldock said the PTA would consider banning or restricting some routes during problem times.
``It may be a short-term response, but I am not sure that it meets the needs of those communities that most need the services,'' Mr Waldock said.
He said the cost of putting security guards on every bus, combined with the logistics would prove difficult and was not being considered. Mr Waldock said about 30 per cent of Transperth buses had security cabs protecting drivers.
Police are asking for the public's help to identify the culprits. The group are described as being dark skinned, with the main offender is described as being aged between 19 and 22.
He was clean shaven, wearing a dark zip-up hoodie jumper, light coloured jeans and light coloured shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Friday 31 July 2009
Royal Street bridge temporary closure - from end of September
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Portions of Royal Street will be closed to all vehicles from the end of September for approximately three months to enable vital refurbishment and strengthening work on the Royal Street Bridge.
Cyclists and pedestrians will have access over the bridge throughout the refurbishment.
The works will include the replacement of the existing concrete bridge deck overlay and adjacent road slabs, an upgrade of guardrails and footpath widening.
Routine timber treatment and structural repairs will also be carried out as well as preventative maintenance and fungicide re-treatments.
Impact on motorists
It is proposed to close Royal Street between Kenwick Link and the intersection of Thornlie Avenue and Spring Road to all vehicle traffic for the duration of works. Signed detours for road users will be in place.
Please plan alternative routes and allow the necessary extra time for your journey.
Maps showing alternative routes will be available in advance of the closure.
Pedestrian and cyclist access
Pedestrians and cyclists will be provided with a temporary crossing over the Canning River at Royal Street Bridge.
Local resident access
Residents on either side of the bridge will have access to their properties at all times.
Why the bridge is being completely closed
A stronger bridge structure will be achieved if the work is done at one time rather than in two halves.
Main Roads WA have also advised that work will be completed more quickly and traffic disruption shortened by closing the bridge.
For more information call 1800 420 421.
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Portions of Royal Street will be closed to all vehicles from the end of September for approximately three months to enable vital refurbishment and strengthening work on the Royal Street Bridge.
Cyclists and pedestrians will have access over the bridge throughout the refurbishment.
The works will include the replacement of the existing concrete bridge deck overlay and adjacent road slabs, an upgrade of guardrails and footpath widening.
Routine timber treatment and structural repairs will also be carried out as well as preventative maintenance and fungicide re-treatments.
Impact on motorists
It is proposed to close Royal Street between Kenwick Link and the intersection of Thornlie Avenue and Spring Road to all vehicle traffic for the duration of works. Signed detours for road users will be in place.
Please plan alternative routes and allow the necessary extra time for your journey.
Maps showing alternative routes will be available in advance of the closure.
Pedestrian and cyclist access
Pedestrians and cyclists will be provided with a temporary crossing over the Canning River at Royal Street Bridge.
Local resident access
Residents on either side of the bridge will have access to their properties at all times.
Why the bridge is being completely closed
A stronger bridge structure will be achieved if the work is done at one time rather than in two halves.
Main Roads WA have also advised that work will be completed more quickly and traffic disruption shortened by closing the bridge.
For more information call 1800 420 421.
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Tuesday 28 July 2009
Experts pick best suburbs
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REAL estate experts give their top picks for Perth suburbs that first homebuyers should invest in.
Alan Hancock, chairman, Ausnet Real Estate Group
Greenfields
ONE of the more affordable suburbs in Mandurah where you can still buy older homes for under
$300,000. The suburb is near the Mandurah District Hospital. Rents in the area are also high, which means that at a later stage you can rent out the home if you
decide to upgrade to another property.
Medina
One of the cheapest places in Perth to buy a house. There is a growing selection of established threebedroom, onebathroom and twobedroom, onebathroom houses in the suburb for about
$250,000. Over the long term, property values in Medina will benefit from the major investment
planned for the Kwinana town centre.
Thornlie
An undervalued suburb next to the more expensive Canning Vale. It has a railway station providing easy access to the city centre and a high level of social infrastructure, such as schools and shops. You can buy a three-by-one house in Thornlie for under $350,000, and a four-by-one house for
under $400,000.
Midland
An established area that has a high level of social infrastructure, including a railway station. It is
undergoing a major transformation, which will make it a more attractive property market over the
coming decade. You can purchase a well-located villa or duplex in Midland for under $300,000.
Ellenbrook
A ‘‘lifestyle’’ suburb in the Swan Valley, which is growing in popularity. It also has improving social
infrastructure. Newer family homes can be bought in Ellenbrook for under $400,000. When you add up the total costs of building a new home, buying a near-new, established property in a well-designed suburb such as Ellenbrook can prove a more attractive option.
Jay Wood, director, pfr.com.au
Victoria Park/East Victoria Park
INNER-CITY areas that will soon rival Subiaco for social infrastructure, such as restaurants and cafes. Older apartments and villas can be bought for under $450,000. The suburbs have
historically delivered high rates of capital growth and can be an important stepping stone for first-home buyers wanting to climb the property ladder.
Cloverdale
An affordable near-city suburb where the median house price is just $400,000. In the past decade, the median price of a house in Cloverdale has increased on average by 13.8 per cent. The suburb has a good selection of older homes that offer redevelopment opportunities. It has a high level of social infrastructure, such as shopping, schools and good transport links to the CBD.
St James
A near-city Perth suburb where older houses on large blocks can still be bought at prices near their land value. The median price of a home in St James is just $420,000. Over the past decade, the annual price of a home in St James has increased on average by 12 per cent. It has a good level of social infrastructure, such as shops and schools, and access to the city centre.
Wembley
One of the most affordable areas in which to buy a property in the near-city area. First-home buyers on a limited budget can still purchase older-style apartments in Wembley for under
$300,000. This suburb can offer a useful stepping stone for first-home buyers into neighbouring
Subiaco. Property owners in Wembley have enjoyed annual capital growth rates of more than 12 per cent on average each year in the last decade.
Palymra
An undervalued suburb in the Fremantle area with property available for under $500,000. The
suburb is near Fremantle and has easy access to the CBD. Many first home buyers have bought in Palymra and later upgraded to neighbouring Bicton and East Fremantle. Over the past 10
years, the annual capital growth for properties in Palymra has been an impressive 12.4 per
cent.
Travis Coleman, valuations manager, Propell National Valuers
Safety Bay
YOU can still buy established houses in this coastal suburb for less than $400,000. Block sizes can be more than 800sq m. The area is undergoing urban renewal, with a major redevelopment
planned for the nearby Waikiki Hotel.
Warnbro
Another Rockingham coastal suburb that has a large selection of affordable properties for sale.
The suburb has the attraction of having a railway station nearby. Older-style homes that are not
yet renovated can be bought for near their land value. The spread of urban development in
areas farther inland, such as Baldivis, should make coastal homes in areas such as Warnbro more valuable over the longer term.
South Perth/Como
A prime inner-city location where you can still buy older townhouses and apartments for under $500,000. Historically, property owners in this area of Perth have enjoyed high levels of capital
growth. Astute investors should target older-style rental properties that appear ‘‘tired’’. These properties can be transformed by some minor improvements, such as paint and carpets.
The suburb has easy access to the city centre and a high level of social infrastructure, including schools and parks.
Greenwood
A well-established suburb in the northern coastal area where the median house price is $440,000. House prices in the area are very affordable relative to its distance to the city centre. The suburb also has the attraction of having a railway station. Block sizes are large and land values
should continue to increase as a result of urban developments to the north and east of
Greenwood.
Beldon/Heathridge
Another very affordable coastal area of Perth where the median house price is under $400,000.
Properties in these nearby suburbs have recorded high levels of capital growth over the last decade, with an annual price growth rate of over 13.1 per cent. The homes are generally on big blocks and first-home buyers should benefit from rising land values because of the scarcity of building blocks in this area of Perth.
James Limnios, chief executive, Limnios Property Group
East Perth
ASTUTE first-home buyers can buy onebedroom apartments in East Perth for under $400,000. After significant private and government investment, East Perth is now becoming a very desirable area in which to live. Social infrastructure, such as shopping, is also improving. The median price of a house in East Perth has increased 16.6 per cent on average each year over the past 10 years.
Northbridge
An inner-city area of Perth that will directly benefit from the massive new investment planned after the sinking of the railway line, which is now finally a reality after more than 40 years in the planning. There is still a large selection of two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments in Northbridge for couples looking for larger, inner-city homes.
Tuart Hill
One of the more affordable near-city suburbs, which offers easy access to the city centre.
There is a good selection of established villas and townhouses in Tuart Hill for under $500,000. You can even secure a smaller villa for about $300,000. The suburb has good public transport links to the city centre and a high level of social infrastructure, such as schools and shopping. The
demand for homes in Tuart Hill is underlined by the fact that the Limnios Property Group is now achieving record prices for homes in the area.
Mt Lawley
One of the premier suburbs in Perth, which still has very affordable options for first-home buyers. Older-style two-bedroom, onebathroom apartments can be bought for about $300,000. With
cosmetic renovations, the value of these olderstyle apartments can be substantially enhanced. The median price of a house in Mt Lawley has increased by about 12 per cent on average each year over the last decade.
Maylands
A near-city suburb that also has the benefits of a pubic railway system, which residents can use to access the city centre. Maylands is also growing in popularity because of its riverside location and the growing focus on ‘‘lifestyle’’. There is a big selection of apartments and villas in Maylands
for under $500,000.
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REAL estate experts give their top picks for Perth suburbs that first homebuyers should invest in.
Alan Hancock, chairman, Ausnet Real Estate Group
Greenfields
ONE of the more affordable suburbs in Mandurah where you can still buy older homes for under
$300,000. The suburb is near the Mandurah District Hospital. Rents in the area are also high, which means that at a later stage you can rent out the home if you
decide to upgrade to another property.
Medina
One of the cheapest places in Perth to buy a house. There is a growing selection of established threebedroom, onebathroom and twobedroom, onebathroom houses in the suburb for about
$250,000. Over the long term, property values in Medina will benefit from the major investment
planned for the Kwinana town centre.
Thornlie
An undervalued suburb next to the more expensive Canning Vale. It has a railway station providing easy access to the city centre and a high level of social infrastructure, such as schools and shops. You can buy a three-by-one house in Thornlie for under $350,000, and a four-by-one house for
under $400,000.
Midland
An established area that has a high level of social infrastructure, including a railway station. It is
undergoing a major transformation, which will make it a more attractive property market over the
coming decade. You can purchase a well-located villa or duplex in Midland for under $300,000.
Ellenbrook
A ‘‘lifestyle’’ suburb in the Swan Valley, which is growing in popularity. It also has improving social
infrastructure. Newer family homes can be bought in Ellenbrook for under $400,000. When you add up the total costs of building a new home, buying a near-new, established property in a well-designed suburb such as Ellenbrook can prove a more attractive option.
Jay Wood, director, pfr.com.au
Victoria Park/East Victoria Park
INNER-CITY areas that will soon rival Subiaco for social infrastructure, such as restaurants and cafes. Older apartments and villas can be bought for under $450,000. The suburbs have
historically delivered high rates of capital growth and can be an important stepping stone for first-home buyers wanting to climb the property ladder.
Cloverdale
An affordable near-city suburb where the median house price is just $400,000. In the past decade, the median price of a house in Cloverdale has increased on average by 13.8 per cent. The suburb has a good selection of older homes that offer redevelopment opportunities. It has a high level of social infrastructure, such as shopping, schools and good transport links to the CBD.
St James
A near-city Perth suburb where older houses on large blocks can still be bought at prices near their land value. The median price of a home in St James is just $420,000. Over the past decade, the annual price of a home in St James has increased on average by 12 per cent. It has a good level of social infrastructure, such as shops and schools, and access to the city centre.
Wembley
One of the most affordable areas in which to buy a property in the near-city area. First-home buyers on a limited budget can still purchase older-style apartments in Wembley for under
$300,000. This suburb can offer a useful stepping stone for first-home buyers into neighbouring
Subiaco. Property owners in Wembley have enjoyed annual capital growth rates of more than 12 per cent on average each year in the last decade.
Palymra
An undervalued suburb in the Fremantle area with property available for under $500,000. The
suburb is near Fremantle and has easy access to the CBD. Many first home buyers have bought in Palymra and later upgraded to neighbouring Bicton and East Fremantle. Over the past 10
years, the annual capital growth for properties in Palymra has been an impressive 12.4 per
cent.
Travis Coleman, valuations manager, Propell National Valuers
Safety Bay
YOU can still buy established houses in this coastal suburb for less than $400,000. Block sizes can be more than 800sq m. The area is undergoing urban renewal, with a major redevelopment
planned for the nearby Waikiki Hotel.
Warnbro
Another Rockingham coastal suburb that has a large selection of affordable properties for sale.
The suburb has the attraction of having a railway station nearby. Older-style homes that are not
yet renovated can be bought for near their land value. The spread of urban development in
areas farther inland, such as Baldivis, should make coastal homes in areas such as Warnbro more valuable over the longer term.
South Perth/Como
A prime inner-city location where you can still buy older townhouses and apartments for under $500,000. Historically, property owners in this area of Perth have enjoyed high levels of capital
growth. Astute investors should target older-style rental properties that appear ‘‘tired’’. These properties can be transformed by some minor improvements, such as paint and carpets.
The suburb has easy access to the city centre and a high level of social infrastructure, including schools and parks.
Greenwood
A well-established suburb in the northern coastal area where the median house price is $440,000. House prices in the area are very affordable relative to its distance to the city centre. The suburb also has the attraction of having a railway station. Block sizes are large and land values
should continue to increase as a result of urban developments to the north and east of
Greenwood.
Beldon/Heathridge
Another very affordable coastal area of Perth where the median house price is under $400,000.
Properties in these nearby suburbs have recorded high levels of capital growth over the last decade, with an annual price growth rate of over 13.1 per cent. The homes are generally on big blocks and first-home buyers should benefit from rising land values because of the scarcity of building blocks in this area of Perth.
James Limnios, chief executive, Limnios Property Group
East Perth
ASTUTE first-home buyers can buy onebedroom apartments in East Perth for under $400,000. After significant private and government investment, East Perth is now becoming a very desirable area in which to live. Social infrastructure, such as shopping, is also improving. The median price of a house in East Perth has increased 16.6 per cent on average each year over the past 10 years.
Northbridge
An inner-city area of Perth that will directly benefit from the massive new investment planned after the sinking of the railway line, which is now finally a reality after more than 40 years in the planning. There is still a large selection of two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments in Northbridge for couples looking for larger, inner-city homes.
Tuart Hill
One of the more affordable near-city suburbs, which offers easy access to the city centre.
There is a good selection of established villas and townhouses in Tuart Hill for under $500,000. You can even secure a smaller villa for about $300,000. The suburb has good public transport links to the city centre and a high level of social infrastructure, such as schools and shopping. The
demand for homes in Tuart Hill is underlined by the fact that the Limnios Property Group is now achieving record prices for homes in the area.
Mt Lawley
One of the premier suburbs in Perth, which still has very affordable options for first-home buyers. Older-style two-bedroom, onebathroom apartments can be bought for about $300,000. With
cosmetic renovations, the value of these olderstyle apartments can be substantially enhanced. The median price of a house in Mt Lawley has increased by about 12 per cent on average each year over the last decade.
Maylands
A near-city suburb that also has the benefits of a pubic railway system, which residents can use to access the city centre. Maylands is also growing in popularity because of its riverside location and the growing focus on ‘‘lifestyle’’. There is a big selection of apartments and villas in Maylands
for under $500,000.
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City scores top marks
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The City of Gosnells has scored top marks in an assessment carried out as part of the State Government’s Local Government Amalgamations process.
“This is great achievement for the City,” said Mayor Olwen Searle.
“The City has been assessed as falling within Category One, the highest possible under the process.
The assessment highlights a number of key strengths in the way the City is run. These included:
• Best practice approach to strategic planning
• Best practice asset and infrastructure planning
• Long term financial management planning
• A strategic approach to community engagement and consultation
• Partnerships with other levels of government
• Partnerships with other local governments to address regional issues
The City was also praised for its efforts in areas that included environmental management, attracting investment, retaining staff and planning for growth.
“This was a wide ranging assessment and to be identified as delivering to such a high level in so many areas is an excellent effort. This reflects extremely well on the efforts of Councillors and staff to deliver top class local government to our community and make our City a great place.
“This is an incredibly diverse task, ranging from services such as Meals on Wheels to major infrastructure projects and the more traditional role of making sure bins are collected.
“With some 96,000 residents to look after it is huge task for around 374 full time employees. To be recognised for undertaking it so professionally something of which we can all be proud.
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The City of Gosnells has scored top marks in an assessment carried out as part of the State Government’s Local Government Amalgamations process.
“This is great achievement for the City,” said Mayor Olwen Searle.
“The City has been assessed as falling within Category One, the highest possible under the process.
The assessment highlights a number of key strengths in the way the City is run. These included:
• Best practice approach to strategic planning
• Best practice asset and infrastructure planning
• Long term financial management planning
• A strategic approach to community engagement and consultation
• Partnerships with other levels of government
• Partnerships with other local governments to address regional issues
The City was also praised for its efforts in areas that included environmental management, attracting investment, retaining staff and planning for growth.
“This was a wide ranging assessment and to be identified as delivering to such a high level in so many areas is an excellent effort. This reflects extremely well on the efforts of Councillors and staff to deliver top class local government to our community and make our City a great place.
“This is an incredibly diverse task, ranging from services such as Meals on Wheels to major infrastructure projects and the more traditional role of making sure bins are collected.
“With some 96,000 residents to look after it is huge task for around 374 full time employees. To be recognised for undertaking it so professionally something of which we can all be proud.
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Animal Pound
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POUND
The City Pound is situated in Canning Park Avenue, Maddington. Streetsmart Directory Page number 436. Ref: A3
Pound Opening times:
· 4:00pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
· 9:00am to 9:30 am Weekends and Public Holidays. (other than Christmas day and Good Friday)
Impounded Dogs
Dogs delivered to the City Pound or animals impounded by Rangers are held at the City Pound in Canning Park Avenue, Maddington for a minimum period of (5) five days, after which time unclaimed dogs will be humanely destroyed or made available for purchase.
Owners of dogs impounded that are carrying a current registration tag or have an identification tag will be notified in writing (notice of seizure). A photograph board is situated adjacent to the Pound entrance off Canning Park Avenue displaying the photographs of all dogs impounded. This board is accessible for public viewing 24 hrs a day. Should you identify your dog please contact Ranger Services on 9391 3222 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Schedule of Fees
Claiming an impounded dog = $50.00 + $11.00 per day or part of a day impounded.
Purchasing a dog = $200.00 (inclusive of vaccination and annual registration).
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POUND
The City Pound is situated in Canning Park Avenue, Maddington. Streetsmart Directory Page number 436. Ref: A3
Pound Opening times:
· 4:00pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
· 9:00am to 9:30 am Weekends and Public Holidays. (other than Christmas day and Good Friday)
Impounded Dogs
Dogs delivered to the City Pound or animals impounded by Rangers are held at the City Pound in Canning Park Avenue, Maddington for a minimum period of (5) five days, after which time unclaimed dogs will be humanely destroyed or made available for purchase.
Owners of dogs impounded that are carrying a current registration tag or have an identification tag will be notified in writing (notice of seizure). A photograph board is situated adjacent to the Pound entrance off Canning Park Avenue displaying the photographs of all dogs impounded. This board is accessible for public viewing 24 hrs a day. Should you identify your dog please contact Ranger Services on 9391 3222 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Schedule of Fees
Claiming an impounded dog = $50.00 + $11.00 per day or part of a day impounded.
Purchasing a dog = $200.00 (inclusive of vaccination and annual registration).
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