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POLICE have charged a man with hitting a girl, 3, with a chair during a fight at a Gosnells tavern last night.
The incident at Ogden's Bar & Grill on Albany Highway occurred about 11pm when the girl's parents were watching live entertainment with their daughter asleep alongside in a pram.
Police will allege that as a result of a verbal altercation, a male patron at the hotel picked up and threw a chair towards the girl's father.
The chair missed the father but struck the child in the head, police say.
She was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital for emergency treatment and stitching of a deep cut to her forehead.
Other members of the audience attacked the man, who broke free and fled.
Today the girl was undergoing surgery to determine the extent of her injuries, police said.
Armadale Detectives have charged a 34-year-old Gosnells man with aggravated unlawful wounding. He is due to appear in Armadale Magistrate's Court today.
Police are still asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Saturday, 24 October 2009
Thursday, 22 October 2009
Perth Heat seraching for third straight title
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The Heat won 12 of their 16 games last season, before defeating the New South Wales Patriots two games to one in the Championship Series.
Former Heat pitcher and Baseball WA Events Manager Shane Tonkin has been promoted to the new position of Barbagallo Perth Heat General Manager and is looking forward to what promises to be an exciting summer of baseball action.
“The Barbagallo Perth Heat have an incredible opportunity to win three consecutive national championships for the first time in franchise history," he said.
"All the local-based players have been working hard with their respective clubs, and our US based players have returned ready to play following their 142-game Minor League seasons.
"Both on and off the field, the Barbagallo Perth HEAT staff and players are very much looking forward to another successful season.”
The Heat’s roster has remained largely intact from last season, with Canberra-based outfielder Nick Kimpton returning to the side and looking to replicate the form that won him last season’s Helms Award, for the competition’s Most Valuable Player.
Also returning is infielder and Morley local Luke Hughes, who is aiming for a spot on the Minnesota Twins roster for the opening of the 2010 Major League Baseball season.
The Heat's season begins this Thursday, when they take on South Australia in Kalgoorlie, before returning to Perth for games on Friday and Saturday at Baseball Park, Thornlie.
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THE Barbagallo Perth Heat will be seeking a third consecutive Claxton Shield championship when the 2010 Claxton Shield season begins in November.
As a new national league edges closer, the Claxton Shield schedule has once again been expanded, with each of the five teams playing 24 regular season games, up from last season’s 16.The Heat won 12 of their 16 games last season, before defeating the New South Wales Patriots two games to one in the Championship Series.
Former Heat pitcher and Baseball WA Events Manager Shane Tonkin has been promoted to the new position of Barbagallo Perth Heat General Manager and is looking forward to what promises to be an exciting summer of baseball action.
“The Barbagallo Perth Heat have an incredible opportunity to win three consecutive national championships for the first time in franchise history," he said.
"All the local-based players have been working hard with their respective clubs, and our US based players have returned ready to play following their 142-game Minor League seasons.
"Both on and off the field, the Barbagallo Perth HEAT staff and players are very much looking forward to another successful season.”
The Heat’s roster has remained largely intact from last season, with Canberra-based outfielder Nick Kimpton returning to the side and looking to replicate the form that won him last season’s Helms Award, for the competition’s Most Valuable Player.
Also returning is infielder and Morley local Luke Hughes, who is aiming for a spot on the Minnesota Twins roster for the opening of the 2010 Major League Baseball season.
The Heat's season begins this Thursday, when they take on South Australia in Kalgoorlie, before returning to Perth for games on Friday and Saturday at Baseball Park, Thornlie.
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Boy, 2, dies after running into car's path
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
God's Garbage MC associate on assault charge
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When the victim refused to pay, the accused allegedly repeatedly punched and kicked him, causing him to suffer numerous cuts, abrasions and bruising which required medical attention.
Police will also allege that some weeks before Sunday's assault, the accused first attended the victim’s address and demanded money to repair his damaged motorcycle, which was involved in a traffic accident with the 49-year-old victim’s son.
The man allegedly made threats to the complainant and his family, telling the family of his bikie association.
The man is due to appear in the Armadale Magistrates Court on Friday to face charges of assault occasioning bodily harm and threats with intent to influence.
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AN associate of the God's Garbage outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged over a violent attack during a dispute about motorcycle repairs.
Police alleged that on Sunday the 24-year-old Armadale man attended the victim’s address in Maddington and demanded the victim pay for his motorbike repairs after an accident some weeks earlier.When the victim refused to pay, the accused allegedly repeatedly punched and kicked him, causing him to suffer numerous cuts, abrasions and bruising which required medical attention.
Police will also allege that some weeks before Sunday's assault, the accused first attended the victim’s address and demanded money to repair his damaged motorcycle, which was involved in a traffic accident with the 49-year-old victim’s son.
The man allegedly made threats to the complainant and his family, telling the family of his bikie association.
The man is due to appear in the Armadale Magistrates Court on Friday to face charges of assault occasioning bodily harm and threats with intent to influence.
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009
First-homebuyers flock to Canning Vale
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The boost, coupled with the State Government's existing First Home Owners Grant of $7000, brought government assistance to $21,000 for new dwellings and $14,000 for established.
The FHOB boost was slashed by half at the end of September and will end completely on December 30.
More than 20,0000 WA first-homebuyers were able to step onto the property ladder thanks to the Federal Government's First Home Owners Boost.
The second most popular area for first-home buyers was Baldivis, at 157.
Ellenbrook was also a hot spot, with 116 first-home buyers choosing to use the FHOB in the north-eastern suburb.
“During the September quarter we saw a pick-up in those receiving the First Home Owners Grant,” Urban
Development Institute of Australia chief executive Debra Goostrey said.
“This is a reflection of the final grab for the full Boost that was available until September 30.”
“The number of buyers receiving the grant had dipped in August, most likely due to the delay in the government announcing whether the Boost would continue,” Ms Goostrey said.
“We then see the obvious pick-up into September as people scramble to make the most of the extra cash available.”
Other suburbs popular with the first-homebuyers included Butler, Aubin Grove, Gosnells and Banksia Grove.
“The common theme among these areas is they are all relatively outer suburbs of Perth,” Ms Goostrey said.
“Maylands is the only inner-city suburb featuring in the Top 10.”
“This means buyers are seeing value in the outer areas of Perth where they can purchase a larger home at a more affordable price,” Ms Goostrey said.
She said UDIA expected there would be a lull in first-homebuyer activity during October/ November and possibly a slight pick-up in December before the last of the boost is cut.
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October 20, 2009 12:00pm
 IT'S TOPS: Canning Vale has proven the most popular suburb with first-homebuyers. |
CANNING Vale has proven the most popular suburb for first-homebuyers taking advantage of the Federal Government's First Home Owners Boost.
The latest statistics from the Department of Treasury and Finance show 183 first-homebuyers equipped with the FHOB bought in the southern suburb during the September quarter.The boost, coupled with the State Government's existing First Home Owners Grant of $7000, brought government assistance to $21,000 for new dwellings and $14,000 for established.
The FHOB boost was slashed by half at the end of September and will end completely on December 30.
More than 20,0000 WA first-homebuyers were able to step onto the property ladder thanks to the Federal Government's First Home Owners Boost.
The second most popular area for first-home buyers was Baldivis, at 157.
Ellenbrook was also a hot spot, with 116 first-home buyers choosing to use the FHOB in the north-eastern suburb.
“During the September quarter we saw a pick-up in those receiving the First Home Owners Grant,” Urban
Development Institute of Australia chief executive Debra Goostrey said.
“This is a reflection of the final grab for the full Boost that was available until September 30.”
“The number of buyers receiving the grant had dipped in August, most likely due to the delay in the government announcing whether the Boost would continue,” Ms Goostrey said.
“We then see the obvious pick-up into September as people scramble to make the most of the extra cash available.”
Other suburbs popular with the first-homebuyers included Butler, Aubin Grove, Gosnells and Banksia Grove.
“The common theme among these areas is they are all relatively outer suburbs of Perth,” Ms Goostrey said.
“Maylands is the only inner-city suburb featuring in the Top 10.”
“This means buyers are seeing value in the outer areas of Perth where they can purchase a larger home at a more affordable price,” Ms Goostrey said.
She said UDIA expected there would be a lull in first-homebuyer activity during October/ November and possibly a slight pick-up in December before the last of the boost is cut.
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Profile of Karen Jayne Jones - Our Newest Councillor
30 Currawong Way
Thornlie WA 6108
Ph: (08) 9458 5347
Mob: 0400 686 851
I work part-time as a Cardiac Technician at St John of God Murdoch Hospital and have lived in Thornlie
for the past 18 years. Having emigrated from a small village in England in 1968 I am passionate about
family, community values and equality of opportunity for all. I am also a committed volunteer within the
community and whether volunteering at the Animal Protection Society in Gosnells or giving my time to
local charities I am reliable, compassionate and supportive. Educated at Applecross Senior High School I
have worked in local hospitals for over 20 years, combining high level technical skills with hard work,
patient rapport and a keen sense of humour. My interests include sport, theatre, the environment and
swimming. A good listener; my goal is to ensure that local government action fully reflects the needs of
the community and to improve facilities for all age groups throughout the electorate.
Thornlie WA 6108
Ph: (08) 9458 5347
Mob: 0400 686 851
I work part-time as a Cardiac Technician at St John of God Murdoch Hospital and have lived in Thornlie
for the past 18 years. Having emigrated from a small village in England in 1968 I am passionate about
family, community values and equality of opportunity for all. I am also a committed volunteer within the
community and whether volunteering at the Animal Protection Society in Gosnells or giving my time to
local charities I am reliable, compassionate and supportive. Educated at Applecross Senior High School I
have worked in local hospitals for over 20 years, combining high level technical skills with hard work,
patient rapport and a keen sense of humour. My interests include sport, theatre, the environment and
swimming. A good listener; my goal is to ensure that local government action fully reflects the needs of
the community and to improve facilities for all age groups throughout the electorate.
Monday, 19 October 2009
State MPs to face Pay TV coverage
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October 16, 2009
AAP
Australia's state MPs will come under a new level of scrutiny with the launch of Sky News services in the mainland capitals.
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan on Friday joined with Foxtel chief executive Kim Williams and Sky News chief executive Angelos Frangopoulos to launch Sky News Brisbane in the Queensland capital.
Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth channels will go live on November 15, dedicating 24 hours a day to local news, politics, business, sport and weather.
Subscribers will also be able to access live broadcasts of state parliaments.
Mr Swan, who already faces such scrutiny in Canberra, said he looked forward to seeing how his state colleagues fared.
"It's certainly going to put the wood on our state colleagues," he said.
"They will go through a new experience as a consequence of this innovation."
Mr Williams said Brisbane was the "most cabled" city in Australia, with 40 per cent of the city's residents receiving pay TV.
He said Foxtel had expanded from 19 cable channels in 1995 to 180 today, including HD and interactive services, with an estimated eight million viewers.
He said despite globalisation it still remained the case that "all politics is local".
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Sunday, 18 October 2009
Local Election Results
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No real surprises here, turnout down to less than 25%, one retired councilor, hence one new position opens up, all other councilors have kept their positions, good luck to Karen Jayne Jones as she enters the fold, now we wait to see who they vote in as Mayor and Deputy, again I believe we need an overall, good to see that we have moved away from the Ward system, but we need compulsory voting and we need to elect the office bearers, you need more voter participation in the system to get a true indication and for democracy to work, and with Local Council elections at least the two party system is hidden in the background, but Politics is a big part of Local Council also, (many of the candidates and councilors are members of a Political party) the minor parties have latched on to this as can be seen in the Fremantle area with the Greens slowly moving in ...
| GOSNELLS WARD | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | (6) Councillors |
| Expiry of term | 19 October 2013 |
| Total electors | 60,854 |
| Turnout rate | 24.31% |
| Candidates | Votes | Percentage | Expiry of Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREW, Roger | 4,267 | 6.16% | |
| BROWN, Terry | 5,995 | 8.65% | 19 October 2013 |
| SEARLE, Olwen | 8,878 | 12.81% | 19 October 2013 |
| HOFFMAN, Ron | 8,306 | 11.98% | 19 October 2013 |
| NAPOLITANO, Jennifer | 4,754 | 6.86% | |
| IWANYK, Susan | 7,769 | 11.21% | 19 October 2013 |
| YOUSSEF, Salim | 3,664 | 5.29% | |
| BROWN, Julie | 9,682 | 13.97% | 19 October 2013 |
| TARNAWSKYJ, Simon | 3,008 | 4.34% | |
| JONES, Karen Jayne | 4,915 | 7.09% | 19 October 2013 |
| FRETZ, Frank | 3,725 | 5.37% | |
| STEVENS, Daniel | 4,344 | 6.27% | |
| Total valid votes | 69,307 | 100% |
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No real surprises here, turnout down to less than 25%, one retired councilor, hence one new position opens up, all other councilors have kept their positions, good luck to Karen Jayne Jones as she enters the fold, now we wait to see who they vote in as Mayor and Deputy, again I believe we need an overall, good to see that we have moved away from the Ward system, but we need compulsory voting and we need to elect the office bearers, you need more voter participation in the system to get a true indication and for democracy to work, and with Local Council elections at least the two party system is hidden in the background, but Politics is a big part of Local Council also, (many of the candidates and councilors are members of a Political party) the minor parties have latched on to this as can be seen in the Fremantle area with the Greens slowly moving in ...
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