YANCHEP and Banksia Grove are among a group of top performers recording sales price growth of 2.3 per cent or more in October But REIWA said the suburbs with the most growth in October were Craigie (up 4.6 per cent to $775,000) Applecross (up 4.4 per cent to $2,360,000) Riverton (up 4 per cent to $1,030,000) and Yokine (up 4 per cent to $920,000) The median sales price in Yanchep has increased by 29.4 per cent in the past 12 months to reach $662,500 The digital property advertising business said 262 houses were sold in Yanchep in the past 12 months Website by Oz Group Media AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) I AM writing about the disgusting reception and customer support provided by the large telcos in Williamtown and Medowie areas. There are possibly more areas, however we have only been in the area since last December. 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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); ABC News News HomePerth bushfire rages in northern suburbs with 10 homes Banksia GroveShare Perth bushfire rages in northern suburbs with 10 homes Banksia GroveABy Andrea Mayes Link copiedShareShare articleAt least 10 homes have been lost and sheds destroyed after a huge bushfire tore through a swathe of northern Perth suburbs, forcing the WA premier to return home early from a trade mission in China.  Residents face a nervous wait to find out if their homes were among those razed, as emergency warnings remain in place for parts of Jandabup, Mariginiup, Melaleuca, and Wanneroo. The Bullsbrook COVID quarantine facility opened on Thursday night for evacuees forced to flee their homes after the blaze swept through the suburbs in the previous 24 hours, causing overnight chaos on Wednesday night. Firefighters are still facing challenging conditions, with a forecasted maximum of 35 degrees Celsius on Friday as Perth has sweltered through an unprecedented November heatwave.  Residents at a community meeting were told the fire was still "highly volatile", with a wind change set to push the fire back on itself towards the south-east.  David Kreitling saw fire on either side of his home on Mariginiup Road in Mariginiup and believes it could be one of those lost. David Kreitling and his daughter Leanne have been sheltering at the evacuation centre in Quinns Rocks. (ABC News: Kenith Png) His chickens were also killed in the blaze, and he said a nearby strawberry farm had been destroyed. "I lost at least two sheds and I'm not sure of the house. "When I Ieft, [the fire] was very fierce and I virtually had to go because the lamp posts were on fire. "I left the house and there were fires on both sides and I believe my neighbour's house is gone. "All you can do is cross your fingers and hope." The roof of this house crumpled like tin foil as the blaze swept over Perth's northern suburbs. (ABC News) Earlier on Thursday, WA's Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti said conditions had been very challenging and there had been "significant damage". A strawberry farm was destroyed by the blaze. (ABC News) "I can confirm at this stage 10 homes have been lost along with four sheds … and numerous infrastructure," Ms Saffioti said. "The forecast for today is unforgiving. Today will be a difficult day for everyone involved." A ring of fire has scarred the landscape next to Lake Jandabup.  (ABC News) DFES confirmed several firefighters had been injured in the dangerous conditions, suffering smoke inhalation and heat stroke. Aerial vision has shown a number of houses and sheds in the area badly damaged, and farm machinery burned. About 540 homes remained without power on Thursday night and 100 transmission lines had been impacted. Aerial footage taken from a helicopter on Thursday afternoon showed the blaze was still threatening properties.  (ABC News) Premier Roger Cook was due to arrive back in Perth from China on Saturday morning, but is cutting the trip short slightly as a result of the ongoing bushfire emergency. Mr Cook is now booked to land in Perth on Friday afternoon, when it’s understood he will be whisked straight into briefings on the unfolding situation. DFES commissioner Darren Klemm said it was likely to be several days before the fire could be extinguished. A neighbourhood cat watched the fire unfold from Carramar.  (Supplied) He said said several firefighters had suffered relatively minor injuries, including two who were caught in "burnover" events. About 150 firefighters were battling the blaze that started on Wednesday in Mariginiup, assisted by the state's large helitanker and a number of planes and helicopters. The fire appears to have swept through a number of houses and sheds north of Perth. (ABC News) Mr Klemm said there were currently 65 other fires burning across the state and managing resources was proving challenging, while Ms Saffioti left open the possibility of requesting the assistance of firefighters from other states. The huge bushfire has swept through large swathes of land in Mariginiup. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor) Tapping resident Alan told ABC Radio at least three houses had been lost in his area. "I'm probably 700 metres from Pinjar Road which is where the fire was," he said. "I'm not sure if we lost any houses in between, but we came under a fairly heavy ember attack around 10.30pm—10.45pm. Around 120 firefighters fought the blaze overnight. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor) "There were a couple of people who kicked the doors in notifying people. Thankfully there was nobody home, So no injury, no loss of life or anything like that. Just property damage." More than 1,800 hectares of land have been burnt so far. DFES chief superintendent David Gill said rapid damage assessment teams were working to confirm the extent of property damage. A fire truck races along Pinjar Road in Perth's north. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor) "Working in heatwave conditions, firefighters ... [were] working incredibly hard to arrest the forward rate of spread of this fire," he told Perth ABC Radio. "Really difficult conditions, very challenging conditions for firefighters to operate." Mr Gill said the fire had slowed down and crews were working to strengthen containment line around the perimeter of the blaze. A heatwave warning has also been issued, as Perth faces another three days of temperatures above 35 degrees. More than 1,000 properties in the bushfire area were without power at one point, with at least 150 people spending the night at an evacuation centre set up at the Gumblossom Community Centre in Quinns Rock. The blaze was visible from an apartment complex in Joondalup, several kilometres away. (Supplied) An animal evacuation centre has also been set up at Wanneroo Showgrounds, and the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon is also taking in horses and ponies from properties hit by the fire. Tapping resident Alan Johns, who stayed back to protect his home and others, said embers fell like rain across the neighbourhood. "It was not fun. The wind was spreading red bullets at you as you were trying to fight embers," he said. "It was hitting the house it was hitting the roof." Tapping resident Alan Johns fought to save his house from bushfires overnight. (ABC News: James Carmody) He said the large trees in nearby bushland played a major role in spreading the fire. "The big ones would get lit up and all of a sudden the embers would go however many feet… It was just ridiculous watching them go over your head," he said. "The trees behind me, the biggest one, when they lit up it was just like the Statue of Liberty." Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Jess Lingard said a combination of factors made conditions difficult for crews on Wednesday night. "The set up at the moment isn't great. It's hot, it's dry, it's windy. It's the trifecta of terrible conditions for fires," she said. The fire in Mariginiup has burnt through areas of market gardens.  (ABC News: Andrew O'Conoor) Ms Lingard said a deepening trough across Perth and surrounding areas would likely mean conditions would remain the same for the next few days. "We've got until early next week until we start to see anything significantly changing to winds," she said. Stacey Hughes, who was evacuated with her two young children Wednesday night, witnessed a property burning. "200 to 300 metres away was the nearest fire. It was insane," she told ABC Perth Radio. "There are tall trees in the area and it was taller than the trees. And then further down the road there were trees on fire with branches falling off onto the road. A fire burns perilously close to house in Perth's north. (ABC News) "We saw what looked like a building, whether it was a shed or a house, on fire as well." Cecilia Pham and her family were evacuated from the emergency warning zone overnight. "I was in the house with the baby nursing her, and then I heard helicopters," she said. "Oh my God water bombs, helicopters above us, I'm feeling like 'is that war?'" In Banksia Grove, Lucy Wrenn watched on her security cameras as the flames came dangerously close to her family home. "I was watching on the screen and trying to keep updated. Mum was next to me and she said 'I don't want to know'," she said. "I said, 'it's at the house'. "Literally two seconds later, two firemen ran down that street, had their hoses and sprayed the house and it just backed off … it was scary seeing how close it had travelled that fast." Fellow Banksia Grove resident Lennon Power, aged 10,  watched the fire as it approached his family's house. Lennon Power saved his prized football from his home in Perth's north after bushfires tore through the Banksia Grove area.  (ABC News: James Carmody) "It was crazy. It got closer and closer until it was right on top of our house, and the police came and told us to go, and we had to drive to our friend's house," he said. Lennon said his priority during the evacuation was saving his AFL football. "Because Dusty [Richmond's Dustin Martin] gave it to me and signed it at a footy match. He's my favourite player," he said. Tapping resident Denise Crooks said embers were raining down on on her street just before she fled her home on Wednesday. "Frightening. It's a big fire, and it's throwing embers everywhere," she said. "We just put all the sprinklers on and hoped for the best. The City of Wanneroo, where the fire is raging, is a mix of long-established market gardens and modern suburbs that have been developed over the past two decades. It includes densely populated subdivisions, schools and shopping centres, as well as agistments. Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Two teenage girls accused of attacking a man with a knife as they stole his mobile phone during a Facebook Marketplace meet-up will remain in custody after acting “out-of-control” after their arrest with one refusing to take part in her court appearance Prosecutor Catherine Shade said the youths had used a fake Facebook account to reply to a 43-year-old man’s ad to sell his iPhone asking him to come to an address in Banksia Grove on Sunday afternoon to complete the deal She told the Perth Children’s Court on Monday that when the man arrived the 13-year-old girl was standing at the edge of the property waiting “[The girl] snatched the phone and ran in a westerly direction to meet up with [her co-accused] who was standing in a driveway holding a large knife,” Shade said and it’s alleged [the 13-year-old] swung a knife twice at his head the [other girl also] swung a knife twice at his head The pair then fled but were arrested hours later at another house where police allegedly recovered the man’s iPhone Shade alleged the case against the two teenagers was strong with police retrieving CCTV of the pair buying knives from Kmart before the attack “Both accused girls were allegedly working together quite deliberately as a well orchestrated team,” she said using an account under a different name to set up the meet and providing a different address that’s not their address.” “It’s a very adult type of crime in terms of its planning.” The victim received 10 staples for two four-centimetre gashes to his head and they were remanded in custody at Banksia Hill Detention Centre until their next court appearances which is the same date she is due to be sentenced for unrelated matters Several reports were ordered for the older teenager after the pair allegedly became abusive in custody Neither youths had any family members in court to support them during their appearances The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here. Two teenage girls accused of attacking a man with a knife as they stole his mobile phone during a Facebook Marketplace meet-up will remain in custody after acting \\u201Cout-of-control\\u201D after their arrest, with one refusing to take part in her court appearance. Prosecutor Catherine Shade said the youths, aged 13 and 15, had used a fake Facebook account to reply to a 43-year-old man\\u2019s ad to sell his iPhone, asking him to come to an address in Banksia Grove on Sunday afternoon to complete the deal. She told the Perth Children\\u2019s Court on Monday that when the man arrived, the 13-year-old girl was standing at the edge of the property waiting. \\u201C[The girl] snatched the phone and ran in a westerly direction to meet up with [her co-accused] who was standing in a driveway holding a large knife,\\u201D Shade said. \\u201CThe complainant chased them ... and it\\u2019s alleged [the 13-year-old] swung a knife twice at his head, causing lacerations ... the [other girl also] swung a knife twice at his head, causing lacerations.\\u201D The pair then fled but were arrested hours later at another house where police allegedly recovered the man\\u2019s iPhone, as well as bloodied clothing and a knife. Shade alleged the case against the two teenagers was strong, with police retrieving CCTV of the pair buying knives from Kmart before the attack. \\u201CBoth accused girls were allegedly working together quite deliberately as a well orchestrated team,\\u201D she said. \\u201CThat includes, according to the complainant, using an account under a different name to set up the meet and providing a different address that\\u2019s not their address.\\u201D \\u201CIt\\u2019s a very adult type of crime in terms of its planning.\\u201D The victim received 10 staples for two four-centimetre gashes to his head. Neither girl applied for bail on Monday, and they were remanded in custody at Banksia Hill Detention Centre until their next court appearances. The 13-year-old will appear on July 17. The 15-year-old will appear on July 14, which is the same date she is due to be sentenced for unrelated matters. Several reports were ordered for the older teenager, including a psychiatric report, after the pair allegedly became abusive in custody. Neither youths had any family members in court to support them during their appearances. The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . ABC News News HomeBanksia Grove triple shooting: rising tensions between bikie gangs police sayShare Banksia Grove triple shooting: rising tensions between bikie gangs police sayBy Briana Shepherd Police forensics officers investigate the scene of a triple shooting in the northern Perth suburb of Banskia Grove Police were called to a home in Cassia Link late last night after reports of gunfire A 23-year-old man - a member of a bikie gang - died in hospital and another two people were wounded Link copiedShareShare articleThe WA Police Gang Crime Squad has been called in to ease "growing tensions" between two major outlaw motorcycle gangs following a fatal shoot-out in Perth's northern suburbs Mitchell Finnerty, 23, died in hospital after he was shot outside a house in Cassia Link, Banksia Grove, just before 10:30pm on Tuesday. Another two men, a 53-year-old man from Landsdale and his 24-year-old son from Wanneroo, were also shot but survived. Detectives have said Mr Finnerty and the two injured men had links to an outlaw motorcycle gang. Today Major Crime Squad Detective Inspector Mark Fyfe said the shooting incident did not begin as gang related. "There was a dispute involving property that wasn't involving gang members," he said. "A confrontation developed which then involved gang members." Detective Inspector Fyfe said the shooting had inflamed tensions between two outlaw motorcycle gangs, the Rebels and the Coffin Cheaters. "The Gang Crime Squad is addressing the rising tensions between these two gangs," he said. "In relation to the offender or offenders, I do not believe they are a threat to the community in general." Detective Inspector Fyfe said it was understood only two people were involved in the original argument over property, neither of them victims of the shooting. "Tragically Mr Finnerty, a 23-year-old father has lost his life for something he wasn't not originally involved in, but became involved in," he said. "We're still trying to establish how [the three victims] came to be involved." He said police had been unable to confirm how many people were at the address, with conflicting witness reports confusing the issue. Police also believe a burnt out car, found in a nearby suburb, had been involved in the altercation. Two types of shell casings found at the house led police to conclude two guns were fired, but Detective Inspector Fyfe said officers were unable to confirm who the gunmen were. "At the moment, eight confirmed shots," he said. "I know someone fired shots, I know there was a Rebel member there. "I'm still trying to establish who fired the shots. "I know that both gangs were present and I know that tensions are now heightened because of what's happened." Link copiedShareShare articleA man who was killed in a triple shooting on a suburban Perth street has been named as Mitchell Finnerty as police continue to hunt for the gunman and investigate whether the attack is gang-related Mr Finnerty, 23, died in hospital after the shooting outside a house in Cassia Link just before 10:30pm on Tuesday. Another two men, a 53-year-old man from Landsdale and his 24-year-old son from Wanneroo, were also shot. They underwent surgery in Royal Perth Hospital but have since been released. Tributes have been paid to Mr Finnerty on social media. "Rest easy Mitch, sorely missed by all your family and friends xxxxxx," one friend wrote on Facebook. "RIP Mitch Finnerty. We will make sure your son knows who you were and how much you loved him and his mummy xxxxxxx," another friend said. The two injured men have not yet been named by police. On Wednesday, detectives said all three victims had links to an outlaw motorcycle gang. They were among a group of seven people at the house when the armed man arrived, with the shooting taking place in the driveway and the street. However police said they were yet to establish a motive or the identity of the gunman, and the search was continuing. Police have appealed for anyone who has information about the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers. The men were shot outside a house in Cassia Link in Banksia Grove. (ABC News: Jon Sambell) Police were confronted with some more unusual smoking paraphernalia when they were carrying out an inquiry at a house in Banksia Grove on Sunday night Wanneroo police senior sergeant Simon Hazell said officers were at the home on an unrelated matter about 7pm when they spotted the baby bottle bong on a table Wanneroo police found this smoking implement at a Banksia Grove home.Credit: WA Police A woman in her mid-thirties has been charged with possession of smoking implements The bottle appeared to have a Swastika drawn on it also Senior Sergeant Hazell said the baby-bottle bong was "certainly not something we see every day" "With anyone who has substance abuse issues they do anything to satisfy their addiction," he said "They turn everything into a smoking implement Senior Sergeant Hazell said the baby-bottle bong was \\\"certainly not something we see every day\\\" \\\"With anyone who has substance abuse issues they do anything to satisfy their addiction,\\\" he said \\\"They turn everything into a smoking implement A Banksia Grove man has been charged with assault after an alleged attack on a journalist outside a Perth court on Monday The 29-year-old was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and common assault Dylan Griffin before his sentencing and the alleged assault on a journalist by an associate.Credit: Anton La Macchia WA Police said the man assaulted the journalist outside the Joondalup Magistrates Court where he will reappear on the charges on February 6 The accused's associate was jailed over an animal cruelty case shortly before the alleged attack on Monday was sentenced to 11 months jail after pleading guilty late last year to punching a kangaroo while wearing knuckle dusters Griffin was one of four charged over the animal cruelty offence was sentenced to two years imprisonment for his part in the torture The accused's associate was jailed over an animal cruelty case shortly before the alleged attack on Monday A NEW STEM learning program at Joseph Banks Secondary College in Banksia Grove will help high school students in the metropolitan area start a career in cyber security The federal government is funding a pathways in technology (P-TECH) site at the college specialising in cyber security The P-TECH program offers secondary school students an industry supported pathway into a STEM related post-school qualification Joseph Banks Secondary College principal Eleanor Hughes said students participating in P-TECH would be able to make connections with employers and build skills that would open doors to a career in cyber security “The support of our industry partners means students can be involved in authentic project-based learning both at school and in the workplace,” she said Pearce MHR Christian Porter said demand for cyber security professionals was growing exponentially bringing with it exciting new opportunities for young people students at Joseph Banks Secondary College will be well placed to capitalise on this growing demand by developing the necessary skills and experience that they will need to find work in this critically important new field,” he said “Some will want to go on and further expand their skills through tertiary study while others will leave school ready and able to pursue employment opportunities in the cyber security sector including with the school’s industry partners.” Education Minister Dan Tehan said the Morrison Government was providing $5.1 million to support 13 P-TECH pilot sites at schools across Australia “The P-TECH program gives students exposure to STEM-related industries by working with people from those industries,” he said “It creates a strong link between what students learn in a school and the skills they will need to succeed in their chosen career “Our government understands the importance of cyber security to our national interests our economy and to protect our personal data.” “Encouraging students to pursue careers in cyber security is further supported by the government’s $230m cyber security strategy.’’ Mr Kazumi Arita demonstrates the specific pruning techniques for cherry blossoms to Parks Victoria staff and the Cherry Friends volunteers Visitors gather under blooms at Banksia Park for the annual ‘Sakura’ (cherry blossom) Picnic Day The Sakura Picnic Day in Banksia Park is a community event which has been hosted by the Australia Japanese Society and the Japanese Society of Melbourne since 2015 to celebrate spring and multicultural Melbourne Parks Victoria Rangers are proud to work with the volunteers learning skills that will ensure traditional pruning methods are used into the future This guarantees beautiful blooms and that the trees are in optimal health Plan a visit to Banksia Park in the Yarra Valley Parklands on Wurundjeri Country. As a vital wildlife corridor, many iconic Australian animals may be spotted during your visit. Among the cherry trees, there's a wide variety of other plants that provide a calming environment for locals and park visitors to enjoy - including the thousands of visitors who visit the Heide Museum of Modern Art each year. Autumn in Victoria is bursting with wild adventures perfect for curious kids and grown-ups. From finding ancient fossils with real palaeontologists to helping to protect penguins, and rare birds, these four hands-on citizen science events bring nature to life. The cool forests surrounding the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden may not seem like the perfect place to grow plants only found in tropical Far North Queensland, however, thanks to a climatic quirk and the care of dedicated volunteers, Australia’s native rhododendrons have found a new home for themselves here in Victoria. Parks Victoria has led an expedition of rangers and scientists to two offshore islands in Wilsons Prom to investigate the genetics of the Swamp Antechinus. Connect with us, and subscribe to receive the latest nature inspiration and news straight to your inbox. Victoria’s networks of parks and reserves form the core of Aboriginal cultural landscapes. Parks Victoria acknowledges the continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these landscapes and recognises their ongoing role in caring for Country on which we learn, explore and live. Parks Victoria Information Centre. Phone 13 1963 © Parks Victoria Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Woolworths has sold a self-anchored shopping centre in Perth's north east to a private Asia-based investor for about $27.3 million The newly-built Banksia Grove shopping centre at 103 Ghost Gum Boulevard sold on a passing yield of 5.96 per cent at $4768 per square metre SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. 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Read MoreShopping centresWoolworthsLatest In CommercialFetching latest articles Western Australia is the home to 7-Eleven Australia’s 700th store with the official opening of its new store in Banksia Grove The company opened its first store in Western Australia on 30 October 2014 The opening of Banksia Grove store sees store numbers hit 38 in the state with 7-Eleven seeing Western Australia as having ongoing growth potential According to General Manager Retail Operations Braeden Lord Western Australia locals have welcomed the company as consumers as an employer and as a member of the local community “The response we’ve had to the entry in the Western Australian market has been fantastic Our coffee and food offer has proven really popular we’re excited to see lots of people choosing 7-Eleven as their regular coffee stop We have sold up to 400 cups of coffee per store per day in the last few weeks We’re also helping customers get into the habit of minimising single use cup waste Consumers can try our coffee for free during August if they bring in a reusable cup,” Mr Lord said West Australians have been great supporters of the 7-Eleven Fuel app The app lets them lock in the fuel price when it suits them and redeem it within the next seven days at any store in the country West Australians have redeemed more than 195,000 fuel lock vouchers with an average 14c per litre discount and $5.13 overall saving per fill.” “We’re proud of our great looking sites and product offer and we’re focused on continuing to delight our customers as our network grows However it’s the Western Australian residents who have joined us as leaders and franchisees who have made such a huge contribution to our collective success,” Mr Lord said Mr Lord says the service and standards the Western Australian teams deliver is exceptional Western Australia consistently has some of the best customer satisfaction results across the 7-Eleven network but to team members establishing careers with the brand “Currently we have 400 team members across our store network and support functions I’m really proud that over 20 of our 45 corporate store managers have their current role due to internal promotions The growth of our business is leading to some great career opportunities for our people in WA Seeing people have the chance to take the opportunities available to progress their careers thanks to their hard work and talent is really exciting,” he said The company plans to steadily grow market share through building sales in existing stores and adding strong new sites to the network 7-Eleven hopes to open approximately 10-15 new stores in Western Australia over the next two years alone “We have ongoing opportunities for great people to join our WA team I’d love to continue to see lots of West Australians building careers as part of our business My team are also keen to continue to speak to landlords and developers about fuel and non-fuel sites in Western Australia We are interested in sites with good access and customer traffic that might be suitable for us to expand our offer into new communities,” Mr Lord concluded WA Police have charged a Perth daycare worker with aggravated assault after children suffered serious scratches on their faces The Child Abuse Squad was called in after daycare centre GoodStart Early in Banksia Grove launched its own investigation Up to six families had complained their children came home with “severe scratches” earlier this month Initially officers thought another child may have carried out the attacks but soon childcare worker Kerri Louise Wharf became the focus of the squad's probe and has been accused of harming youngsters she was paid to look after The 23-year-old faces four counts of aggravated assault Police claim several children came home from GoodStart Early Learning in Banksia Grove last month with severe scratches on their faces some children still bear the scars on their faces One parent told Nine News Perth their child had a scratch mark from his temple down to his chin weeks after the incident and she was still shocked and felt sick when she saw the injuries "GoodStart staff have gone above and beyond .. they were proactive and made sure they supported my child," the parent said GoodStart said the safety and wellbeing of the children remained their highest priority and they were committed to supporting the centre team during this time Ms Wharf could not be contacted when Nine News Perth on Wednesday and was recently sacked by the childcare company Up to six families had complained their children came home with \\u201Csevere scratches\\u201D earlier this month Initially officers thought another child may have carried out the attacks but soon childcare worker Kerri Louise Wharf became the focus of the squad's probe and has been accused of harming youngsters she was paid to look after \\\"GoodStart staff have gone above and beyond .. they were proactive and made sure they supported my child,\\\" the parent said Woolworths has sold a suburban Perth shopping centre for $27.3 million but in a lucrative win for the new owners the supermarket giant could stay on as a tenant for another 60 years A Singaporean investor snapped up  the newly-built Banksia Grove shopping centre at 103 Ghost Gum Boulevard The deal offers a passing yield of 5.96% and follows a competitive campaign with more than 90 enquires and seven offers put forward for the 5721sqm centre Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates The current 12-year-lease with Woolworths was a major drawcard. The supermarket occupies 3850sqm of retail space and has 10 additional five-year options. Effectively, this could see the space rented until 2081. CBRE Western Australian Retail Investments agent Anthony Del Borrello says the sale shows offshore demand for retail assets with good tenants is continuing, following a stellar 12 months for the state market. The shopping centre is anchored by a Woolworths supermarket. “In this time, over $70 million worth of retail assets have transacted, including Kelmscott Plaza at $19 million and Coles Vasse, which sold for $19.6 million – both properties were acquired by private Asia-based investors,” Del Borrello says. “Investors based in South East Asia are drawn to Western Australia due to its geographical proximity and shared time zone, with many of the high-net-worth individuals’ children opting to study in Perth, making it a logical, convenient location to invest in property”. Sitting on 2.54ha, the centre has 11 specialty tenants, including Terry White Chemist, Plus Fitness and The Coffee Club. It has 284 car parks and is strategically positioned at the entrance to Banksia Grove Estate, which has an annual population forecast of 2.7% for the next decade. CBRE’s Richard Cash says demand for shopping centres in Western Australia was likely to continue with economic stability returning to the Perth market, and retail assets in the state relatively well buffered from the trend toward online sales. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. A Singaporean investor snapped up  the newly-built Banksia Grove shopping centre at 103 Ghost Gum Boulevard Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates The current 12-year-lease with Woolworths was a major drawcard The supermarket occupies 3850sqm of retail space and has 10 additional five-year options this could see the space rented until 2081 CBRE Western Australian Retail Investments agent Anthony Del Borrello says the sale shows offshore demand for retail assets with good tenants is continuing following a stellar 12 months for the state market The shopping centre is anchored by a Woolworths supermarket over $70 million worth of retail assets have transacted including Kelmscott Plaza at $19 million and Coles Vasse which sold for $19.6 million – both properties were acquired by private Asia-based investors,” Del Borrello says “Investors based in South East Asia are drawn to Western Australia due to its geographical proximity and shared time zone with many of the high-net-worth individuals’ children opting to study in Perth convenient location to invest in property” It has 284 car parks and is strategically positioned at the entrance to Banksia Grove Estate which has an annual population forecast of 2.7% for the next decade CBRE’s Richard Cash says demand for shopping centres in Western Australia was likely to continue with economic stability returning to the Perth market and retail assets in the state relatively well buffered from the trend toward online sales Originally forecast for completion in January 2022 one-bathroom homes were completed well ahead of schedule Timber frames were used for the construction enabling a significantly shorter build timeframe when compared to traditional brick homes in the current heated housing market Timber-framed homes provide a number of additional benefits including increased sustainability and greater flexibility for future home modifications They also offer an appealing aesthetic variation to traditional brick homes Tenants will move into the new homes in the coming weeks Don't include any personal information.If you need a response, send an enquiry instead Don't include any personal information.If you need a response, send an enquiry instead. The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present. A Singaporean investor is paying Woolworths $27.3 million for the recently constructed Banksia Grove shopping centre in Perth’s north Eleven speciality tenants – amongst them Terry White Chemmart and The Coffee club – occupy the balance of the lettable retail space the shopping centre also contains 284 car parks Banksia Grove is about five kilometres north-east of the satellite city of Joondalup CBRE’s Richard Cash and Anthony Del Borello marketed the property for Woolworths A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login Police have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man who allegedly indecently dealt with a young girl whilst he was employed at a Banksia Grove day care centre The incident happened on November 16 on Fairywren Way with detectives launching an investigation after they received reports of inappropriate behaviour by a staff member at the centre The Two Rocks man was later charged with one count of indecent dealing with a child under 13 years two counts of possess a prohibited drug (cannabis) and two counts of possessed any drug paraphernalia in or on which there was a prohibited drug or plant He will appear at Joondalup Magistrates Court on Friday Credit: Wanneroo Central Volunteer Bush Fire BrigadeShare to FacebookShare to XEmail UsCopy the LinkAs many as 18 homes were lost after a huge bushfire ripped through semi-rural areas of Perth’s north on Wednesday The firefighting efforts were hampered by unseasonably hot and windy weather but the fire is now contained and controlled Follow the events of the last week by scrolling through the blog below Go to Emergency WA for up-to-the-moment information about fires in your area This will be our last blog post for the evening The Wandoo Camp is no longer under imminent threat and has been downgraded to a Watch and Act in line with the rest of the Pannawonica townsite That fire is still out of control and unpredictable There is still a Watch and Act in place for Wanneroo as that fire is contained but not controlled There has been no update to the severe weather warning for the lower west and southwest districts and expected conditions remain the same We hope the remainder of your night is uneventful Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link527 days agoRachel FennerMine workers safely evacuated from siteRio Tinto workers have been safely evacuated from a mine site near Pannawonica in the Pilbara after lightning sparked a massive fire A Rio Tinto employee said the nearby mine site was evacuated before the emergency warning was issued She said all workers were at Pannawonica townsite Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link527 days agoHannah CrossPannawonica in numbersFor those outside the FIFO-life bubble Pannawonica is a mining town in the Pilbara operated by Rio Tinto Its about 200km southwest of Karratha and its population was 685 at the 2021 census The Wandoo Camp is located at Rio Tinto’s Mesa J mine Mesa J produces about 7 million tonnes of iron ore per year Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link527 days agoRachel FennerEmergency Warning issued for Rio Tinto mining camp An Emergency Warning has been issued for an out-of-control fire burning at a Rio Tinto mining camp in WA’s Pilbara region The DFES warning says residents at the Wandoo Camp are in danger and need to act immediately to survive “You need to shelter in your home in a room away from the firefront and make sure you can easily escape,” the warning reads The fire was reported at 4.26pm on Saturday Firefighters are on the scene and fighting the blaze A Watch and Act has been issued for the Pannawonica town site with residents urged to leave now if the way is clear Temperatures hit 41C on Saturday but can soar as high as 48C Camera IconThe Wandoo Camp is located on the outskirts of Pannawonica Credit: DFES/DFESShare to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link527 days agoRachel FennerStorm’s coming Residents urged to take action nowDFES is urging people living in lower west and southwest WA to “take action and stay safe” with severe weather expected to hit later tonight Locations that may be affected include Armadale Strong easterly winds averaging 50 to 60km/ph with damaging wind gusts of around 90km/ph are likely from about 10pm tonight with the escarpment and foothills expected to bear the brunt Winds are expected to ease by mid-morning on Sunday Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link527 days agoRachel FennerNew resident at Bullsbrook Centre says losing furniture nothing on losing daughter five years agoIf he’s lost everything in the fire Wayne Atkins said it would be upsetting but he was more grateful that his wife I lost my youngest daughter five years ago and that was the biggest and the hardest thing (to deal with) I’d rather lose it over and over again if I could just really keep my daughter.” Read Mr Atkins full story at The West Australian Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link527 days agoRachel FennerReminder for West Aussies of the importance of bush fire planCrews from Oakford Bush Fire Brigade have been fighting the Wanneroo blaze shared video footage from the fire front with an important message for West Aussies To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide The crew said these fires are a reminder of the importance of a bushfire plan and confused is extremely difficult and it is easy to underestimate the time it takes to evacuate,” they wrote on social media “Please take 15 minutes now and visit https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au.” They revealed that a strong wind change yesterday morning allowed the fire to jump containment lines at the urban edge: “Spreading over a kilometre in a matter of minutes and placing dozens of properties under threat “It was a stark reminder of just how quickly the situation can change as we shifted from strengthening containment lines to defending assets.” Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link527 days agoHannah CrossClearer picture of damageThe extent of the damage left behind by these fires is slowly becoming clearer City of Wanneroo mayor Linda Aitken jumped in a DFES chopper this morning to survey the fire zone with the resulting aerial photos showing that fire truly is a force of nature The blaze has left nothing behind but a scorched Camera IconMayor Aitken took a ride in the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA helicopter this morning to survey the fireground Credit: suppliedCamera IconMayor Aitken took a ride in the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA helicopter this morning to survey the fireground Credit: supplied“While DFES crews are still at work we are now also working on helping residents return to their homes when it is safe to do so,” the city said via Facebook Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link527 days agoHannah CrossCommunity effort all roundSeveral volunteer fire brigades are sharing pics online showing the regular punter what it’s like being a vollie on the ground Sparks were flying around Quinns Rocks Bush Fire Brigade as they battled the blaze in suburban streets while the Wanneroo Joondalup SES branch shared pics as they dropped meals to the hardworking fireys on the frontline Camera IconQuinns Rocks Bush Fire Brigade battling the blaze Credit: suppliedCamera IconQuinns Rocks Bush Fire Brigade battling the blaze food supplies and more have been set up around the northern suburbs to support the efforts of our incredible career and volunteer fire services Camera IconWanneroo Joondalup SES supporting efforts on the ground Credit: suppliedShare to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link527 days agoHannah CrossPICS: DFES provides update and fresh pics from fire groundDFES has said its crews made great progress over the last 24 hours “The bushfire is now completely contained and we expect to have it fully controlled by tomorrow provided we don’t see any flare-ups today,” DFES said via Facebook it’s still very hot today and we are expecting the winds to increase tonight Crews are now focused on strengthening containment lines before those winds arrive this evening.” Camera IconDFES said crews had made great progress over the last 24 hours with the bushfire now completely contained and expected to be fully controlled by Sunday DFES Incident Photographer Credit: suppliedMore than 1800 hectares have been burned with a massive perimeter of more than 64km “Firefighters are working extremely hard to prevent any breakouts,” the post said “Thank you for your patience as we work closely with the City of Wanneroo and the Department of Communities to get people back to their homes when their area has been made safe.” DFES Incident Photographer Credit: suppliedShare to XShare to FacebookCopy the LinkLoad moreGet the latest news from thewest.com.au in your inbox.Sign up for our emails to options better suited to those with specific needs Bargains could also be found in some of Perth’s most expensive suburbs This time around we’re ranking suburbs solely by yield which of course means you will need to do more research to find out what best suits you and your situation it is mostly middle to outer ring suburbs delivering best bang for the buck with the occasional exception to the rule – this time around being beachside suburbs like Trigg Demand is hot hot hot, as the song goes, with vacancy rates nationally as low as 0.8%, according to Domain The vacancy rate in Western Australia’s capital there were no rentals available at all – showing a 0% vacancy rate Suburbs included in the highest yield list above such as Armadale and Gosnells featured in the bottom five vacancy rates for this article in September The vacancy rates for both suburbs were 0.2% at the time SQM Research’s data shows the vacancy rate has improved somewhat to 0.4% albeit that’s not much of a change in the broader scheme of things The vacancy rate for Armadale is a smidge below that The Property Tribune has previously covered what will happen to the rentals in the Australian property market, with the crux of it showing that rental affordability is at all-time lows We also covered several pieces of research over the past two years about how tenancy law changes affect the rental market. Suffice it to say that most landlords won’t leave the rental market because of changes to renting laws, despite what some surveys will tell you, but there are poignant lessons from history to learn from nonetheless. Banksia Grove is about 30 kilometres out of the Perth CBD with a car trip to the suburb some half an hour with public transport options taking a touch less than an hour The latest SQM Research shows the suburb currently has 17 properties for rent available which was previously part of the suburb of Balga Homes there are a 20 minute hop to Perth city and the homes available for rent are almost double that of Banksia Grove with the vacancy rate for the postcode a paltry 0.2% The number of properties available for rent in Marangaroo is also fairly low the suburb has a whopping 24 available for rent with the suburb featuring just vacancy rates that make investors looking for high-demand areas salivate The outer ring suburb of Armadale is some 37 kilometres from the Perth CBD It also features quite a few more properties available for rent at above 50 properties a suburb that’s only 20 kilometres from the Perth CBD Maddington currently has a rock-bottom 0.1% vacancy rate and a paltry five properties ready to be leased Before making any financial decisions, please do your own independent research, taking into account your own situation. 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