Thursday 10 June 2010

Missing man - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

as was posted here ... Missing man - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 60-year-old man.

Malcolm Boyd Shaw was last seen in Gosnells on May 24.

He is described as 170 centimetres tall, with dark grey hair and glasses and was wearing beige cargo pants and white sneakers.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crimestoppers.

Wednesday 9 June 2010

NAIDOC Week celebrations

as was posted here ... NAIDOC Week celebrations

Indigenous culture will be celebrated during NAIDOC Week starting on 5 July with plenty of activities in the City of Gosnells.

The City, in partnership with Langford Aboriginal Association, will host several free events including a flag raising ceremony at the Lyal Richardson Hall to officially open the celebrations.

NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week showcases the achievement of Indigenous people and their contribution to the nation.

This year’s theme is Unsung Heroes - Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way.

City of Gosnells Mayor Olwen Searle said the week is a special time in the community.

“I encourage everyone to take part in our NAIDOC Week activities,” the Mayor said.

“It is a great opportunity to learn about our City’s Indigenous history and culture.”

List of events:
• Monday, 5 July at 11am - flag raising ceremony to formally open the celebrations at Lyal Richardson Hall, including a short oral history film containing interviews with local Indigenous people and entertainment from local performers Culture Fusion
• Tuesday, 6 July from 10am to 2pm - Youth and Family Day at Beckenham Hall featuring live entertainment, community displays, a sausage sizzle and plenty of free children’s activities including face painting and a bouncy castle
• Wednesday, 7 July from 12pm to 3pm - Elder’s Lunch at Lyal Richardson Hall to celebrate the important contribution Aboriginal Elders make to the community with bookings essential for the three course meal
• Friday, 9 July from 9am - Community Breakfast hosted by the Langford Aboriginal Association at 180 Imber Place, Langford

For more information on the City’s NAIDOC Week activities, please contact the Community Development Team on 9452 9905.

Tuesday 8 June 2010

Blaze at Maddington shed - The West Australian

as was posted here ... Blaze at Maddington shed - The West Australian

Eight firefighters are battling a blaze in shed in Maddington.

It is believed a car is on fire inside the shed on Myola South Place.

Crews from Maddington and Welshpool were called to the fire just before 10am.

Future drives into Perth - Local business - inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

as was posted here ... Future drives into Perth - Local business - inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

A GROUP of driving instructors have teamed up to bring to Perth what they believe is the future of driving schools.

Launched recently in Maddington, Driver Simulators Pty Ltd is the brainchild of Brian Pereira, who is a part owner of a WA driving school and has been an instructor for more than 20 years.

Mr Pereira said he first had the idea for a driver simulator machine about two years ago and began looking for a manufacturer.

He then found three partners – all of whom are experienced driving instructors.

“As the sole distributors for Australia and New Zealand we have been given the right to manufacture the simulator locally,” Mr Pereira said.

“The driving simulator will revolutionise the way that teenagers and mature learners learn to drive mainly because the environment in which they learn is completely safe – the elimination of risk provides a more relaxed learning experience.

“Difficult situations can be easily repeated until learners become comfortable with them and the machine allows drivers to experience different and realistic scenarios from country to city driving, all under safe conditions.

“Realistic imagery helps develop an awareness of driving conditions and helps build confidence with realistic driving conditions, which benefits learners greatly when they eventually get on the roads.”

Mr Pereira said the simulator was the only one of its kind in the country.

The simulator features a cockpit with driving controls, dynamic force feedback steering wheel, three simulated mirrors, 200-degree horizontal view, adjustable car seat, three plasma displays and a 3D sound system.

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