Saturday 24 October 2009

Man charged with wounding toddler, 3, when chair thrown in Gosnells tavern brawl

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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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Thursday 22 October 2009

Perth Heat seraching for third straight title

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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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Same Mayor, New Deputy

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Name

Cr Olwen Searle JP (Mrs) (Mayor)

Phone

9455 1951

Fax

9455 1951

Street

6 Malaleuca Court, Canning Vale WA 6155

Office

Postal Address: 32 Edinbridge Road, Kenwick WA 6107

Comments

Term expires 19 October 2013
 

Name

Cr Bill Wiffen JP (Mr) (Deputy Mayor)

Phone

9398 9776

Fax

9490 1904

Street

58 Prince Street, Gosnells

Comments

Term expires 16 October 2011
 



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Boy, 2, dies after running into car's path

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A TWO-year-old Kenwick boy was killed when he ran into the road and was hit by a car last night.
Police say the toddler was playing with other children on Wanaping Rd when the accident happened about 6pm.
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Wednesday 21 October 2009

God's Garbage MC associate on assault charge

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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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Raquel de Brito
October 20, 2009 12:00pm
canning vale tops for first-homebuyers
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.

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