The State Government has unveiled a $97.3 million biosecurity hub in Canning Vale to bolster WA’s defence against pest and disease outbreaks including the destructive polyphagous shot-hole borer The ‘state-of-the-art’ facility will support the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) biosecurity operations The polyphagous shot-hole borer and Queensland fruit fly response teams will be among the first to operate from the new centre the centre will accommodate between 200 and 300 staff members Located in the Canning Vale industrial area the four-hectare site includes 6,000 square metres of warehousing a large hardstand area for new modular laboratory buildings WA Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis said she believes the facility will ensure WA is well-equipped to respond to increasing pest and disease threats and protect the state’s valuable agricultural export industry “This new State Biosecurity Response Centre provides a modern and functional workplace for our biosecurity staff which reflects the vital work they do in managing pest and disease threats to the state,” Ms Jarvis said DPIRD’s emergency response teams will be among the first to move across followed by other biosecurity functions.” Get your Local Examiner Digital Edition straight to your InboxName*Email* Are You a Human We head to Canning Vale to investigateHow do you feed diners nutritious Food entrepreneur Mark Sun and chef Vincent Lim have a promising solution to this pressing question Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime Share1 / 4Dandan noodles.Supplied2 / 4Pork and chive dumplings.Supplied3 / 4Thai chilli lime fried chicken rice Supplied4 / 4Shanghai chicken rice.SuppliedPrevious SlideNext Slide13/20How we score “It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the future of law enforcement,” declares Dick Jones – senior president of Omni Consumer Products plus the main villain in director Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 classic Robocop – during his presentation to a boardroom of executives in the film’s opening scenes and lays the foundation for one of science fiction’s great sleeper hits And the softly spoken HAL 9000 of 2001: A Space Odyssey fame And other not-so-happily-ever-after tales of artificial and sentient intelligence Hello Spice Canning Vale: Behind these doors, a tech revolution is under way.Max VeenhuyzenYet at the same time, I also reflected on the advent of refrigeration plus Rosie the robot maid from The Jetsons: three (mostly real-life) examples of how technology has enriched the dining experience When Mark Sun and Vincent Lim were fine-tuning their plans for Hello Spice I don’t think “advancing food technology discussions” was part of the business plan this low-frills eatery that opened at Canning Vale’s Market City in May was about providing customers with nutritious food at accessible prices Or to quote a press release that was being distributed around its opening: “[Hello Spice’s] concept [was] to develop a loose change meal that people can afford to buy.” Two factors underpin this ambitious premise and promise One: Sun is a go-getting businessman overseeing multiple interests including vegetable wholesaler and manufacturer Sunlong Fresh Foods Hello Spice leans hard on technology to feed guests A key bit of kit in this mission is an automated boils and drains (up to four) bowls of freshly made noodles boast surprisingly pleasant bounce and bite Consider, also, the K-Box: a high-performing automated cooker that feels like the kitchen equivalent of Adventure World’s Goliath. Order some kung pao beef udon ($10) and staff will insert a box of raw ingredients into the machine which will automatically heat, rotate and spin the box according to a pre-programmed recipe. While the finished dish is saucy rather than smoky, there’s enough savour in effect to tick the box for Asian comfort. Six cooks a-cooking: Perth bakers and makers to help you relax this ChristmasNaturally serving food at this price point requires some concessions on the part of the diner You order through a touchscreen and collect and clear your own bowls Ingredients also do double- and triple-duty across the menu some of the dishes you get served don’t always correlate with their picture online As long as you don’t get spooked by technology A thought: anyone that buys processed food from the supermarket is almost certainly eating food manufactured using highly automated machinery Sun and Lim are simply being transparent about the means to their end and displaying their hardware for all to see (and saving us a few quid at the same time) respect and – when possible – support those producing handmade foods gatekeeping and thou-shalt-not pontificating in food circles is so played out: doubly so at a time when living costs continue to grow Think of it as Sun and Lim having the corner pieces for solving the affordable food puzzle in place It’s one of the things that separates us from the robots casual eatery selling big bowls of noodles at modest prices Drinks: Asian soft drinks including the option for bubble tea meal deal add-ons the WA Liberals have made a $12.5 million funding commitment to build a new Canning Vale Sports Complex The new facility would support the area’s growing sports community made up of 1,225 members across seven clubs the WA Labor Party also announced that a re-elected Cook Labor Government would invest $186 million towards a range of sporting infrastructure projects This includes an additional $2.5 million to be added to the $10 million already committed for the Canning Vale Regional Sports Complex acknowledged the efforts of the Canning Vale community and local sporting groups in advocating for improved facilities for both the community and local clubs “For too long our local community have put up with sub-par facilities at Clifton Reserve this new facility is long overdue,” she said “These facilities mean that more local children will be able to play community sport especially young girls who have long lacked the facilities to be able to enjoy local community sport.” President of the Canning Vale Senior Football Club “Currently the Football Club operates out of a shed which does not provide the necessary storage and changeroom capacities required by the Club,” he said “This new facility means we can have clubrooms and two ovals which will allow our club to grow our membership allowing all teams to be together on training and game days.” President Brendan Fowler also expressed his support for the announcement had to play home games at different grounds these new facilities mean we can have a home of our own for our members and community to enjoy and take pride in,” he said $2.5 million has already been committed by the City of Canning to support the development of a new Canning sports complex The facility would also include three natural turf fields and a new roundabout for easier access to the site noted that the WA Labor Party has already undertaken extensive work for a new sports precinct in Canning and he has been speaking regularly with local stakeholders to advocate for this project “Planning Minister John Carey has approved the necessary metropolitan scheme amendments submitted by the City of Canning They came into effect in November last year,” he said so I applaud the City of Canning’s efforts to refine their initial proposed project to properly assess and ensure the project accommodates the protection of the environment for our community.” “The Liberals are playing catch up again by finally supporting this project.” The state government has lodged a development application for the construction of 49 new townhouses and apartments on an 8,500 square metre State-owned site located adjacent to the new Nicholson Road Train Station in Canning Vale Known as the METRONET precinct housing project the development at Tulloch Way is set to deliver a mix of one and three-bedroom social and affordable homes This includes 18 townhouses and 31 apartments all built to Livable Housing Australia’s Silver Standard State Housing Minister John Carey believes the project will enhance social and affordable housing options in the area and is supported by a $3.2 billion investment in housing and homelessness measures that aims to deliver around 5,000 social homes across WA “The Tulloch Way project is a strategically located infill development through medium-density housing in central locations giving people on lower incomes ready access to jobs transport and amenity,” Minister Carey said “We are utilising key METRONET precincts and unlocking lazy government land through the Housing Diversity Pipeline to maximise the potential of the land for social and affordable housing – including developments in Pier Street and Smith Street.” more than 2,450 social homes have been added across Western Australia since the investment began with more than 1,000 additional social homes currently under contract or in construction Deputy WA Liberal Leader and Shadow Minister for Housing has criticised the government’s approach to addressing the state housing crisis claiming the project announcements are redundant if there aren’t enough tradespeople to construct the houses “We have seen a state government overheat the construction market with its own reckless spending on METRONET; it has literally sucked all the capacity out of the residential building sector in recent years,” Mr Martin said they prioritised a train line and not housing And now we see a state government scrambling to try and make up that gap in the shadows of the 2025 election.” Mr Martin said he believes irresponsible migration has contributed to the housing crisis “With a lack of dwellings and a skill trades shortage it’s a nasty set of circumstances that the housing market finds itself in the lack of homes has pushed up the private rental market as well,” he said “The mining sector also tells us they are still thousands of people short so there’s a lot of competition for those skilled tradespeople in Western Australia.” Southern River MLA Terry Healy is pleased to see the project announced and said he believes it will greatly benefit the area “This is such a great outcome for Canning Vale and surrounding communities,” Mr Healy said “These modern social and affordable houses will provide new homes to people in our local community and are located perfectly to take advantage of the upcoming nearby METRONET developments.” Canning Vale pavilion hit by vandalism after $1.5M upgrade The newly renovated Canning Vale Pavilion and Changerooms at Canning Vale Oval have been targeted by vandals causing significant damage to the facility when the Cricket Club finished its session when the building’s doors auto-locked vandals caused significant damage by tearing apart one of the toilet blocks The destruction has been estimated to amount to thousands of dollars The facility had just undergone a $1.5 million renovation and was officially opened by Mayor Patrick Hall Mayor Patrick Hall said he was “beyond disappointed” to come upon such wanton vandalism “So many people worked so hard to deliver this project for Canning Vale residents To see it torn apart in this way is incredibly disheartening,” Mayor Hall said located adjacent to Canning Vale Primary School supports local clubs operating from the nearby oval including the Canning Vale Junior Football Club and Canning Vale Cricket Club Anyone with information is being urged to contact the City of Canning or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to assist in identifying those responsible for the vandalism Armadale Detectives have charged two men in connection with an aggravated home burglary and armed robbery that occurred in Maddington on Monday two unknown men entered a house on Alcock Street a 38-year-old man and the only occupant at the time was awoken in his bedroom and threatened with a firearm while another man rummaged through the premises stealing several items before fleeing on foot A 34-year-old man from Maddington has been charged with two counts of aggravated home burglary and commit While a 28-year-old man from Maddington has been charged with one count of aggravated home burglary and commit and one count of stealing Both men were due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court on Tuesday WA Police would like to speak with an unknown man who assisted a woman allegedly assaulted in Cannington last week It’s alleged that at around 3 pm on Monday a woman was walking in the vicinity of a school on Wharf Street when she was assaulted by a man known to her She suffered facial injuries and later attended hospital for treatment an unknown male stopped and assisted the woman The man who allegedly assaulted has subsequently been charged and is now before the courts If you believe you are the unknown male involved in the incident or have any other information, WA Police are urging you to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperswa.com.au Two P-Platers clocked at 194km/h and 200km/h in separate incidents A 17-year-old male P-plater has been charged following a reckless driving incident on Tonkin Highway on Tuesday The driver was captured by a safety camera on Tonkin Highway allegedly travelling at 194km/h in a 100km/h zone – 94km/h over the speed limit another 18-year-old P-plater was charged after being spotted driving at speeds exceeding 200 km/h along Mitchell Freeway in Osborne Park on Wednesday Both vehicles have been impounded by police; and the drivers will appear before the courts at a later date “The risk of speeding is not worth the probability of incurring a speeding infringement Both incidents come after the state government introduced new laws that limit Red P-plate drivers to having only one passenger the new rules will take effect on December 1 According to the Western Australian Road Fatalities and Serious Injuries 2023 report young drivers aged 17-19 have the highest KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) rate at 107 per 100,000 people compared to other age groups Cannington detectives are currently investigating an alleged robbery that occurred in East Cannington on Thursday It’s alleged that a black and red Kaabo electric scooter The alleged robbery occurred at approximately 3:30 pm in the vicinity of William Street and the Roe Hwy cycle path in East Cannington mobile phone or CCTV footage should contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 where they may remain anonymous if they wish The City of Canning council has voted to adopt recommendations to change the classification of land in Canning Vale from ‘Public Open Space’ to ‘Environmental Conservation.’ The areas to be rezoned are situated near Ranford Road After being independently assessed for its ecological significance the amendment aims to enhance the protection of the area which possesses significant biodiversity and conservation value aligning with the City’s Local Biodiversity Strategy “Over 300 specimens were identified as having significance and will be nominated for consideration to be included in the City’s Significant Tree Register,” the report stated “The ‘Environmental Conservation’ classification will provide a further layer of protection (additional to its classification as a Bush Forever Site) over the subject land from any future development.” only a portion of the open space is being reclassified to a conservation due to the presence of infrastructure such as the City’s Waste Transfer Station and the deferred Jandakot Eastern Link Road “The classification of ‘Environmental Conservation’ for the entire lot would affect the future operations of the Waste Transfer Station and conflict with the Jandakot Eastern Link Road’s (JELR) Metropolitan Regional Scheme (MRS) classification,” the report stated and eight providing comments on the Scheme Amendment “The Ranford Road bushland is a jewel in Canning’s remnant natural areas.” “Some of the City’s Elected Members do not want the Jandakot Eastern Link Road (JELR) ever constructed however these Elected Members have failed to acknowledge Council’s previous support of the JELR.” the officer’s report provided further clarification on the proposal stating that the new classification would not interfere with existing infrastructure plans “The boundary proposed for the Scheme Amendment avoids the ‘Other Regional Road’ reserve for the JELR.” Mayor Patrick Hall supported the recommendations and reclassification along with all the City of Canning councillors highlighting the area’s ecological significance “Surveys have documented diverse vegetation types and transitional zones,” Mayor Hall said “Although no threatened flora species have been recorded on Lot 500 it may provide habitat for the Grand Spider Orchid (Caladenia huegelii) with nearby populations found in adjacent bushlands.” Police investigate Cannington sex assaults Sex Assault Squad detectives are appealing for public information in relation to two incidents that occurred in Cannington last month a woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted near the old Cannington Town Hall at the corner of Albany Highway and George Street Police are encouraging anyone with dashcam mobile phone footage or CCTV of the area between 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm to report it to the police Footage can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/georgexalbany260924  Sex Assault Squad detectives are also seeking information regarding an incident that occurred in bushland alongside the Canning River in Cannington on Sunday The incident took place at approximately 1pm involving a man and a woman in an area of bushland just off the end of Civic Gardens Several members of the public are believed to have been present in the vicinity of the event including individuals walking nearby and those canoeing or kayaking on the river Detectives would like to identify and speak with these individuals as they may have information that could assist with the investigation Five arrests follow daylight robbery in Canning Vale Five people were arrested swiftly by Police after a home burglary in Canning Vale last Thursday five individuals forced their way into a home on Sarah Close and stole various jewellery items Officers from the Cannington Detectives’ Rapid High Harm Offender Response Team were on patrol in response to reports of suspicious activity and attempted burglaries across Thornlie a vehicle of interest was found parked in the driveway of a residence on Hargrave Drive in Thornlie and jewellery linked to the burglary in Canning Vale was found and two 15-year-old boys—one from Armadale and the other from Katanning The 35-year-old man was refused bail and appeared in Armadale Magistrates Court on Friday while the 16-year-old boy from Katanning and the 15-year-old boy from Armadale were also refused bail and appeared at Perth Children’s Court the same day The 17-year-old boy and the 15-year-old boy from Katanning are scheduled to appear in Perth Children’s Court on Monday Dog killed after police officer bitten on the face A dog was killed by police in Canning Vale last Saturday afternoon after officers responded to an incident at a house on Jilakin Loop The incident occurred at approximately 3:50 pm on October 5 after police were called to reports of a disturbance at the house which led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man believed to be a six-year-old staffy-labrador cross approached a male officer during the arrest and bit him on the face officers were unable to stop the dog from continuing the attack The dog was subsequently fatally wounded and died a short time later The officer who was bitten was taken by paramedics to Fiona Stanley Hospital for treatment of his facial injuries In a bid to be re-elected in a soon to be announced federal election and secure the much-needed WA seat of Tangney in that victory Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that he will deliver $10 million towards a new Canning Vale Regional Sports Complex (CVRSC) The funding will go towards three natural turf sporting fields The WA Labor Government has already committed $12.5 million towards the project along with $2.5 million from the City of Canning The current federal commitment would provide the remaining money needed to build this sporting complex 59 teams and almost a thousand players along with club volunteers social members and parents have been looking for a place to call their own This new complex will be a sporting destination at the core of Perth’s south-east corridor for lovers of a wide range of sports ‘This announcement delivers more sporting and recreational spaces in the south-east of Perth to meet the community’s current needs and cater for future growth,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said “The Canning Vale Regional Sports Complex will mean over a thousand local players will have access to affordable sports facilities close to home.’ Equally thrilled was Federal Member for Tangney Sam Lim “This is a game-changer for the sports lovers of Tangney,” Sam Lim said “I was so pleased to be able to welcome the Prime Minister to the electorate so we can deliver for this community and keep our local players kicking goals.” City of Canning Mayor Patrick Hall said the announcement followed significant advocacy by the City of Canning and builds on an existing commitment from the State government “We are delighted to have received the support of the Labor government for the planned Canning Vale Regional Sports Complex This is an exciting project that will address the growing demand for community sports facilities within the City of Canning “In order for Canning to maintain its place as an attractive and liveable city we need to keep up with the needs of a growing population the CVRSC will deliver enormous benefit to those living in Perth’s south-east corridor enhancing the local community’s access to high-quality sports infrastructure and improving social cohesion and accessibility for generations to come.” City of Gosnells Mayor Terresa Lynes congratulated the City of Canning for securing State and Federal government support for a facility that will be used by residents of the City of Gosnells too staff and I will continue to advocate for funding for major projects within the City of Gosnells,” Mayor Lynes said “The city welcomes any funding commitment that benefits our local community and supports sports development in our region.” Bail for Kenwick hit-and-run accused A man from Orange Grove accused of fleeing the scene of a serious crash in Kenwick which has left a cyclist in hospital with life-threatening injuries has been granted bail and is still allowed to drive a 54-year-old man was riding a bicycle across Belmont Road in Kenwick when it’s alleged he was struck by a vehicle The cyclist sustained serious injuries in the crash and was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital Major Crash Investigators seized a silver Hyundai Getz hatch and arrested 64-year-old Paul Patrick Mulligan in relation to the crash He has been charged with failing to stop and ensure assistance was received after an incident occasioning grievous bodily harm and failing to report an incident occasioning death or grievous bodily harm Mulligan appeared before the Perth Magistrates Court on Monday where he was granted bail as the matter was adjourned to allow him to seek legal advice Investigators are seeking any CCTV, dash-cam, or mobile phone footage of the silver Hyundai Getz being driven in Kenwick and surrounding areas before and after the crash. Footage can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/Kenwickhitandrun  Anyone with information about the crash or who saw the silver Hyundai Getz hatch before or after the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or report it online at crimestopperswa.com.au Assailants assault 71-year-old in Kenwick home invasion Armadale Detectives are seeking public assistance after a 71-year-old man was assaulted during a home invasion in Kenwick three unknown individuals approached a residence on Boab Cove and tried to break in through the front door heard the noise and went to the front of the property to call his son the trio followed the victim to the front of the house and physically assaulted him while demanding money The suspects fled on foot with stolen items from the victim’s home was later taken to Armadale Hospital for treatment Anyone who recognises the people pictured in the CCTV footage or has any information related to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000 or report online via crimestopperswa.com.au Motorcyclist killed in Canning Vale collision Major Crash Investigators are seeking information following a fatal collision in Canning Vale on Sunday which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist a black motorcycle travelling south on Nicholson Road and a black sedan heading north on the same road were involved in a collision the motorcycle rider died from their injuries at the scene was taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of injuries received in the crash Any witnesses or individuals with relevant information can also be urged to contact Major Crash investigators by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or reporting information online at crimestopperswa.com.au Dash-cam or mobile phone footage related to the crash can also be uploaded directly to investigators online If you or someone you know has been impacted by a road crash contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814 With the assistance of the police air wing Cannington Police have successfully recovered a stolen moped returning the Christmas gift to its grateful owners The recovery came after Cannington Police received multiple reports from the public on Sunday about a stolen moped being driven around the Queens Park area with the assistance of the police air wing coordinated a response and observed the stolen moped where they attempted to intercept the male rider the police helicopter tracked the moped to a different address Strike Force Vulcan officers are seeking public assistance following a suspicious fire at Mills Park in Beckenham on Sunday police were called to a scrub fire at the park near Bickley Road Department of Fire and Emergency Services crews were already on the scene battling the blaze Officers are seeking the identity of a man (pictured) seen carrying a skateboard who was present in the area around the time of the fire He is described as fair-skinned and was wearing a light-coloured hoodie and dark pants Police believe the man pictured may be able to assist with the investigation Anyone who recognises the person in the image or has information regarding this fire is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at crimestopperswa.com.au Information leading to the identification and conviction of an arsonist could result in a reward of up to $25,000 A 29-year-old man has been charged with two counts of careless driving causing death following an incident on Welshpool Road East earlier this month a silver Ford Falcon sedan and a group of cyclists collided while travelling east on Welshpool Road East near the intersection of Melaleuca Road in Lesmurdie were transported to Royal Perth Hospital by St John WA with serious injuries alleged to have been the driver of the silver Ford Falcon sedan The man is due to appear in court at a later date Investigators are asking anyone with any additional information or CCTV footage related to this crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via crimestopperswa.com.au As part of a plan to rename all conservation category wetlands in the City of Gosnells two wetlands in Canning Vale have become the first to be officially renamed using Noongar names Formerly referred to as the Comrie Road wetland has now been officially named Maladjiny-ap Balyan Boodjar pronounced ‘mala-GIN-up Bal-yan BOOJ-ar which translates into English as ‘place of growing wetland.’ previously known as the Shreeve Road and Waterperry Drive wetlands has been officially named Nakaal Maya Balyan Boodjar pronounced ‘NAR-kal May-a Bal-yan BOOJ-ar,’ which translates to ‘peaceful place wetland.’ Chosen by local Indigenous Elders and the Langford Aboriginal Association Mayor Terresa Lynes said the names also have practical benefits as they help to identify previously unnamed wetlands less than 15 per cent of the parks within the City of Gosnells have an official name registered with Landgate so this program will help to rectify this while honouring the traditional owners of this area and recognising the enduring links between Country and culture,” she said “Registering place names with Landgate is important so that a single name for a place is recognised – allowing residents map providers and travellers to find our parks.” The city stated that the decision to rename wetlands aligns with a request from the State Government in 2019 and languages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the City is also working to officially name previously unnamed parks by registering names with Landgate once park improvement is complete A desire to find the truth and help victims was a strong driving force behind Senior Sergeant Jason Barnes’ decision to go for the top job at Canning Vale Police station The experienced officer has seen a lot in his 20 years in policing including stints in regional WA in Newman as a junior officer the State Operations Command Centre and most recently as Investigations Manager with Gosnells Police whether you’ve been in it for five minutes or 20 years it’s about the people you work with,” Senior Sergeant Barnes said but you try to minimise those bad days and focus on the wins you have with the community “You can have a file with a person you are working with and you don’t think it’s going to get anywhere and you finally get a lead on it and you put some hard work into that investigation and it comes to fruition “You tell that victim that from the outset you can’t guarantee they are going to have a positive outcome but when you get a result and to be able to tell them that and show you have actually done some work and the appreciation those people have when you have done some hard work Hard work is something Senior Sergeant Barnes is no stranger to having put in some long hours in his career “I spent four years at arson squad and did a lot of work on those long protracted investigations but when you have one that you get through and then you see the victim appreciates the work We don’t always get the results that we want but so long as we are always putting our best foot forward it’s not about getting the person convicted it’s about the truth and putting the best case forward to the prosecution and going through courts Senior Sergeant Barnes said he is very much looking forward to the challenges of his new role at the Canning Vale Police station “My main aim is to increase the emphasis on community engagement I want to build that strong connection between WA Police Canning Vale Police Station and the Canning Vale community,” he said “I think that is where our success is if we engage in joint initiatives and that team approach to fighting crime and making the community safer “Canning Vale is an interesting one because it’s a thriving community with a lot of houses under construction and a lot of people moving into the area It’s a very multi-cultural area because we are lucky here in Canning Vale because we have quite a diverse bunch of officers as well so that’s a good array to be able to meet that community expectation so there are going to be some challenges and interesting times ahead so we are better resourced than we ever have been and the staff are enthusiastic the recent news with the cost-of-living increase that has a flow on effect through to shop lifting and juvenile crime and the best way to tackle that is reach out and work collaboratively with the community and local businesses because that’s one small part of solving the puzzle,” he said Senior Sergeant Barnes said he is hoping his local knowledge and experience in his time at Gosnells Police station will be beneficial in his new senior role “I got to work really closely with local government and community in Gosnells and I think it’s not too dissimilar to working in Canning Vale there’s a lot of similar issues and there’s quite a crossover between the two so I felt it was a natural progression to be the Investigations Manager and then to move into the Senior Sergeant in charge role to take more of that leadership position,” he said It’s early days yet for Canning Vale’s new top cop “My biggest message to people is opportunist thieves see things such as leaving doors unlocked or leaving valuables in cars as a golden opportunity to steal stuff “You might not necessarily think that it means a lot but it is all about putting those pieces of the puzzle together and the timeline of events and your piece of the puzzle might add just that bit more to it “We have a big push on at the moment about CCTV footage and the Cities of Gosnells and Canning have a program where they provide a rebate which is really good because the more cameras we have out there the more crime prevention there is in place “It’s about everyone being alert and looking out for each other I think we have moved away from that neighbourhood vigilance a bit and Crimestoppers is really good because we can use intelligence we gather from those and act on that and that filters into some proactive work we can do.” Nashwa Ahmed, owner of Australian jewellery chain Blackbox Jewellers, has listed her executive-style Canning Vale home with an extra bonus for the lucky buyers.  Christy Sajan from Stratton Realty, who with colleague Jerin John has listed the property, explained that the donation of the ring is “a goodwill gesture to the buyers”.  “This is where they made their life, from struggling to making it quite big,” Sajan explained. “They had this property for close to ten years […] and they wanted to sell it to someone who was going to appreciate what they had.”  It’s a generous decision on Ahmed’s part given that Perth remains a strong seller’s market, where competition for listings is fierce and owners rarely need to go the extra mile to attract buyers.  In fact, when Sajan first heard about the ring idea, it raised red flags.  “Two things were running through my head – one was ‘S—, she’s going to knock up the price now’, and the second thing was ‘What’s wrong with the house?’  Perth house price growth could keep rising ‘at least 5-10 years’ and leave boom-bust cycle behind Bargain alert: The areas where house prices up 40 per cent, but still less than $500k 'Brave' buyer takes the plunge on Perth's gas mask property He joked that when she made the suggestion, he said, “Look, you don’t really need to do the diamond ring – if I sell it, just give me the diamond ring!”  But for Ahmed, the gift was never about making money – instead, she wanted to give the future owners a memorable story to tell.  The property is a unique offering for Canning Vale buyers, and includes a dedicated cinema room with black leather recliner chairs, theatre-style red curtains, and surround sound.   And the property’s entertainment offerings don’t stop there: the home also comes with a “MasterChef’s kitchen” that has four separate Bosch ovens and a mammoth 900 millimetre cooktop.  “They like to host parties and things like that, so I guess it comes in handy,” Sajan said.  A sleek black-and-grey colour scheme unites the home’s five bedrooms and two bathrooms, while acoustic black slat panels provide an unusual aesthetic touch on the walls.  The agents expect the house to sell in the early $1 million range. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate A 39-year-old man has died after a crash in Gosnells a Holden Commodore utility and a Toyota Landcruiser tray-top collided at the intersection of Albany and Tonkin Highways in Gosnells The 39-year-old male driver of the Commodore sustained critical injuries and died at the scene The 68-year-old male driver of the Landcruiser received minor injuries and was taken to Armadale Hospital for medical treatment Police Airwing observed the Holden Commodore travelling on Albany Highway Police continue to investigate the incident Strike Force Vulcan officers have charged a 30-year-old woman as a result of their investigation into three scrub fires that occurred on Tuesday the woman lit a fire in vegetation on Carden Drive near Greenfield Street in Cannington and then she lit another one on Nicholson near Fleetwood Park Road in Lynwood the woman set another fire in bushland at Hester Park on Spencer Road between the intersections of View Avenue and Ellison Drive This fire quickly spread requiring multiple DFES units to extinguish the fire before it could spread to nearby residences The 30-year-old woman from Brentwood was charged with: • Three counts of Wilfully Light or Cause to be Lit a Fire Likely to Injure or Damage This offence carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment She appeared before the Armadale Magistrates Court on 10 February 2025 and was bailed to next appear on Monday Timely information received from members of the public was a vital component of this investigation and Strike Force Vulcan officers urge anyone with any information in relation to bush or scrub fires to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppers.wa.com.au. Armadale Detectives are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the theft of multiple off-road bikes in Byford last Wednesday four off road motor bikes were stolen from a home on Plaistowe Boulevard Anyone with information, dash cam footage or mobile phone vision is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au Dash-cam and mobile phone footage can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/…/public/050225070488343 Mundijong Police are urging the public to be vigilant as they continue to investigate the theft of firearms and ammunition stolen from a property in Mundijong sometime between Wednesday 5 February and Monday 10 February The stolen firearms include a Lithgow Arms LA102 Crossover Rifle and a Gamo G-Magnum .22 Calibre Air Rifle A 21-year-old woman was left fighting for life after being struck by a Tesla in Canning Vale Police said that at around 4:40pm on Wednesday a white Tesla Model Y sedan was travelling along Ranford Road at the intersection of Campbell Street in Canning Vale when it struck a female pedestrian The 21-year-old was immediately rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital with critical injuries before being transferred to Royal Perth Hospital The 51-year-old driver of the vehicle was uninjured Anyone with information or Dash Cam footage from around the area at the time of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperswa.com.au Two teenagers were arrested with lighting the fire in Champion Lakes that threatened hundreds of homes killed livestock and caused peak hour chaos on Monday afternoon The pair of 14-year-old boys allegedly started the fire just before 4pm on a semi-rural block on Mustang Rd the pair attempted to extinguish the fire but failed Canning Vale Fire and Rescue was the first unit on the scene at 3.43pm They reported back that strong winds were whipping up flames and the fire was spreading at an alarming rate An Emergency Warning was issued to the surrounding areas with local residents told to flee to safety And the Tonkin Highway was closed and cars evacuated – many directed by police to turn around and drive the wrong way down the highway to escape the fast-moving fire Over 45 units – many from north of the river – worked into the evening to extinguish the bushfire the fire was contained and controlled and the warning was downgraded to Watch and Act But seventeen units continued to patrol the area on Tuesday with reports of a flare up near Verna Street at around 9am A Watch and Act was reissued at 10.20am as the fire burned out of control again and residents living near the fire in Gosnells and Southern River asked to prepare to leave Firefighters and aircraft worked all day on Tuesday to get the ‘unpredictable’ fire under control Aircraft had to be grounded at one point after a drone was spotted flying nearby “Drones near bushfires risk lives – let emergency crews do their job safely,” DFES said The fire has reportedly caused extensive damage to over 150 hectares of bushland and private farming area There have also been unconfirmed reports of minor structure damage to farming outbuildings and death of an unknown number of livestock The two 14-year-olds were arrested at the Armadale Police Station and have since been charged with one count each of ‘Wilfully Light Bushfire’ While the Champion Lakes blaze still burned out of control on Tuesday both boys appeared in the Perth Children’s Court where one immediately pleaded guilty His lawyer said he’d been trying to light a camp fire that got away from him when an aerosol can was thrown in He tried unsuccessfully to kick the fire out with sand before guiding firefighters to the source of the ignition All photographs – Matt Brennan Images ICYMI, a couple of weeks ago we did a little shoutout to find out some hidden gems around the greater City of Canning area while in the process getting to spotlight a few small businesses around Canning’s 16 suburbs – you did not disappoint Below we’ve compiled your responses for the best places to eat drink and play around the City of Canning area and we hope you have as much fun getting amongst it as we have (so far!): Kicking things off with a not-so-hidden gem, but an easy contender for most commented – Canning River Cafe but it’s got a rockin’ food menu that most importantly is a big hit amongst our gluten free and dairy free fam: “I have a friend with severe gluten intolerance and this was a godsend to find” Another “gem for gluten free food”, Twig & Sparrow is a brunch go-to for the people of Willeton From epic steak sangas to a host of naughty sweet treats very hard to say no to Okay so The Tribute in Shelley was a pretty comfortable first place when it comes to comments their all-day brunch menu combined with the Juicy Buns burger switch up at lunch time (and dinner Thursday-Sunday) is a pretty irresistible combo We love our beachside cafes in Perth, but when you’ve got a lovely river flowing through your suburbs there’s bound to be a few gems along the journey, just like Lo Quay River Cafe a friendly-to-all menu and nature playground for the kids make this one an absolute charmer Kynd Coffee Co. is tucked away under a church just off the hustle and bustle of Albany Highway with a daily blend courtesy of local outfit Blacklist Coffee Roasters and matcha direct from Japan for non-coffee lovers enjoy a similarly pared-back selection of bagels focaccia sandwiches and freshly-baked pain au chocolat Turns out there’s a stunning cake curator to be found in the City of Canning – Cake by Cake with some beautiful brunch options if you’re after something a little more substantial They’ll also whip up some custom cakes if you need Qoffee & Dates is the place to go for peace of mind along with a great selection of books if you feel like stopping in for a while One user made a point of mentioning you have to try their chicken congee (bubur ayam) – “perfect for the cold seasons!” We were hit with a bunch of great sushi places in the comments (check a couple more at the end), but Shushi in Market City definitely scored the most votes Another family-run joint that’s “the best place for your sushi fix” with an “amazing katsu chicken sando” – which is all we need to hear to be honest As far as great spots to sink a few cold ones with your mates, Waverley Brewhouse has been holding down things at Carousel for a while now with an on-site nanobrewery offering plenty of options to wash down their huge menu They’ve got plenty of TVs rocking sports as well making for a great shop + drink afterwards combo on the weekends Another spot with plenty of votes, it’s hard to go past a high quality, family-owned and operated neighbourhood grocer the only trouble is trying to get out of there without blowing the budget on their epic deli goods and sandwiches An equally delightful alternative is Shelley Foreshore, great for “walks, picnic and sunsets”. Enjoy city views along with a host of great community events regularly held there. It’s no secret we love our op shopping around Perth, and the City of Canning is home to many including an epic hub on Albany Highway in Cannington that’s home to a Salvos, Vinnies, Good Sammy, Masonic Charity Outlet and Save The Children!  On Saturday morning from 6-10am it’s a clearance market open to the public, where you can score seafood, meat, fruit and vegetables at insane prices while still super fresh. Or head down on Sunday morning’s for the weekly Community Market and Car Boot Sale. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Perth is OK! – Local (@perthisok.local) Chasing a bit of an adrenaline rush on your City of Canning adventures? Kart Centre in Canning Vale is the place to race The state-of-the-art facilities offer high speed action with French-designed go karts reaching speeds of up to 50kph If you’re looking to take your vintage foraging a little deeper, The Vintage Sparrows in St James is a very cool vintage store rustic bric-a-brac and some stunning furniture So there you have it, head to canning.wa.gov.au to explore some hidden gems of your own This article is sponsored by City of Canning and endorsed by us. Please see our Editorial Policy for more info ESR Australia is selling two adjoining Perth warehouses – branded one business park – to Centuria for an opportunity fund launched 15 months ago The Canning Vale Industrial Estate covering 7-11 and 25-27 Gauge Circuit is trading for $38.6 million It previously exchanged in 2016 for $21.75m “The acquisition is the largest industrial transaction by value in Perth since December and it’s the only institutional grade asset in Perth to be marketed during the past 24 months,” a spokesperson for the buyer said of the latest off-market deal Also today we are reporting Centuria secured the local arm of Chinese truck maker Sinotruk to a Dandenong North The unlisted Centuria Select Opportunities Fund (CSOF) will hold the Canning Vale business park The manager raised c$100m for the trust in late 2023 to fund the acquisition of sites with straightforward value-add upside A c15 per cent internal rate of return is being chased The biggest Canning Vale property – just – #25-27 spreads 2.1 hectares with a 9455 square metre improvement leased to the Australian Electoral Commission (story continues below) the improvements cover a low 50pc of the block giving the incoming owner some development upside The blended weighted average lease expiry is 2.5 years “Centuria is pleased to secure our fifth Canning Vale asset – a market that continues to benefit from a significant supply-demand imbalance and exceptional rental growth,” head of Funds Management Perth has experienced the strongest industrial rental growth of all national markets in 2024 due to extremely limited vacancy,” he added “The Gauge Cct acquisition is consistent with CSOF’s high conviction mandate focused on securing value-add real estate opportunities,” according to the executive “Each CSOF acquisition benefits from a low WALE low site coverage and were secured with below market rental values “The upside is that these properties are located in tightly held urban infill markets which provide potential to capture significant positive rental reversions and redevelopment optionality” Canning Vale is about 22 kilometres south of the CBD Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page 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 UPDATE: The bird has now been found and safely returned to Birdman Local legend Joel “Birdman” Cornwall is pleading for the return of his beloved yellow-crested cockatoo “Sweetheart,” who went missing on Thursday and is offering a significant reward for her safe recovery Joel is a cherished figure across the WA community where he shares his birds and dedicates his time to helping those in need by distributing fresh produce and hosting community cook-ups funded by just donations from the birds and his disability pension sweetheart,” climbed out of a window at Birdman’s home on McNamara Drive in Thornlie sometime between 8am and 4pm while he was in Bentley Hospital for X-rays and evaluations ahead of an upcoming operation Birdman said the loss of Sweetheart has left a void that’s weighing heavily on his mental and emotional health and the birds offer him a sense of purpose and companionship “I use the birds to help raise funds care for them and feed people for free from the Canning Vale Market,” he said “Doing that and having self-worth and the self-need keeps me up and running.” Sweetheart can’t fly and has only ever walked a couple of houses away so he believes someone may have taken the bird for its monetary value “She has occasionally gone walkabout but she normally just stays in the yard and goes up the trees,” Birdman said but I couldn’t as I was going to hospital so she’s gone looking for me while I was away I believe that’s what’s happened again; however someone’s come along and picked her up.” Birdman regularly visits local soup kitchens and community centres to share the fresh produce he has purchased offering support to those who are struggling including the homeless in the South Beach community and beyond In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the community Birdman was named the City of Gosnells 2019 Community Citizen of the Year Birdman said everyone in his community is heartbroken about Sweetheart being taken as he doesn’t own her; the community does so there are hundreds of people out there just mourning her not being around.” so I’m reaching out big time.” If you believe you may have seen Sweetheart or know of her whereabouts please reach out to ‘Canning Vale Birdman’ on Facebook or contact Examiner Newspapers A jeweller has offered a six-carat diamond ring to whoever buys her five-bedroom home Blackbox Jewellers owner Nashwa Ahmed thought the $30,000 incentive on top of her home in Canning Vale, in Perth's south The ring is from Ms Ahmed's jewellery chain, which has four stores in Western Australia and one in Victoria Offers for the property are being sought until September 24 with selling agent Christy Sajan describing the offer in a sellers' market as 'particularly generous' Ms Ahmed bought the home for $525,000 in 2015 located near one of her 'good-performing' stores' Similar homes in Canning Vale have recently sold for just over $1million The jeweller said she considered the gift as a way of giving back to the community which has 'been very good' to her and said she was 'very exciting to be offering this' 'It's a way to spread the good fortune ... You could say I've been adopted into Perth, and I'm very grateful for that,' she told the West Australian. Ms Ahmad's stores have become particularly popular with professional sports players, including UFC star Israel Adesanya. Mr Sajan said this type of deal had 'never been done before' and added an 'extraordinary element to the current, already heated real estate market'.  The property listing describes the home's recent renovations as having 'unparalleled sophistication and comfort'. The 317sq/m home features three separate living areas, a fully dedicated theatre, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two car ports and a study. Its location is also a selling point for, being close to a number of schools, shopping centres and public transport. The average cost of a  home in Canning Vale has increased by 19.6 per cent to $855,000 over the past 12 months, according to Real Estate. 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Construction is complete on a new world-class Baxter pharmaceutical compounding centre in Perth which is set to manufacture and supply lifesaving medicines across the State The new Baxter Healthcare facility in Canning Vale will be one of the most technologically advanced compounding sites in the country producing tailored medicines for patients across Western Australia The new facility will support the company to increase its local workforce to 80 with 20 new highly skilled pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs in the first three years The project will help to strengthen WA’s sovereign capabilities in medical manufacturing with Baxter Healthcare to expand its production of lifesaving medicines by more than 50 per cent Premier Roger Cook said the facility will aid WA in becoming a leader in medical manufacturing “Baxter Healthcare’s new facility is the best in the nation and means we can produce more medicines right here in WA – saving lives and advancing our sovereign capability,” said Cook The centre is currently progressing towards its Therapeutic Goods Administration licensing and will begin production in the coming months The State Government backed the project through the Investment Attraction Fund providing a $4 million grant which helped to secure the facility for Western Australia It is one of seven Health and Medical Life Sciences sector projects supported in the IAF’s inaugural round with nearly $24 million allocated between the projects Manufacturers’ Monthly is a business-to-business magazine and a valuable reference tool for all members of the manufacturing industry The magazine is highly targeted and is read by key decision-makers who purchase and specify manufacturing equipment and services It is also widely read by suppliers to the manufacturing industry THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY Back to Latest News back 2nd August 2024 - FitnessBiz events to return in November 29th July 2024 - GoXPro transforms fitness industry with gamified digital challenges 26th July 2024 - Swedish private equity group to purchase Fitness Passport platform for $750 million 17th July 2024 - AUSactive spotlights its upcoming Sydney event offerings for health and fitness sector 17th July 2024 - UBX boxing fitness franchise to enter United Arab Emirates 5th July 2024 - TotalFusion shares achievements that helped it attain Beyond Activ Wellness Company of the Year award 13th May 2024 - World Gym Australia launches new Granville club as first of a series of openings 3rd May 2024 - World Gym renews Brisbane Broncos partnership 15th March 2024 - World Gym Australia sees opening of two new clubs 9th February 2024 - World Gym to open first club in the Northern Territory 22nd November 2023 - Fitness industry entrepreneur Leon McNiece to partner with World Gym Australia 17th November 2023 - World Gym Australia links with Coach Welly to elevate member experience 26th May 2023 - New World Gym opens in Sydney’s Moore Park 5th May 2023 - World Gym Australia confirmed as Brisbane Broncos partner and backer of V8 Super2 driver Nash Morris 15th February 2023 - Key global appointments at Precor and World Gym 3rd November 2022 - Pavigym software innovation to drive World Gym’s Studio X group training concept we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news Click here to view our subscription options Click here to view our subscription options product and event updates delivered right to your inbox The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services See more see more See the directory see all Get your business noticed in our targeted directory Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week Website by Welcome to IPE Real Assets. 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Read our policy By 2025-03-27T12:25:00+00:00 Real estate fund manager Centuria Capital has acquired an industrial site in Western Australia which completes the deployment of capital raised for the Centuria Select Opportunities Fund (CSOF) Centuria acquired a Canning Vale warehouse facility for approximately A$38m (€22m) a deal that represents Perth’s largest industrial transaction since December 2023 and the only institutional-grade asset marketed in the last 24 months   said the acquisition of Gauge Circuit was Centuria’s fifth asset in the Perth suburb which continued to benefit from a significant supply-demand imbalance and exceptional rental growth.  Curtis said: “Perth has experienced the strongest industrial rental growth of all national markets in 2024 due to extremely limited vacancy we believe these positive tailwinds will persist in the medium term.” “The Gauge Circuit acquisition is consistent with CSOF’s high conviction mandate focused on securing value-add real estate opportunities Each CSOF acquisition benefits from a low WALE and were secured with below market rental values “The upside is that these properties are located in tightly held urban infill markets which provide potential to capture significant positive rental revisions and redevelopment optionality.” CSOF now holds a portfolio worth around A$100m To read the latest IPE Real Assets magazine click here Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud This is probably not the page you’re looking for Four families have been left without homes after fires ripped through their houses in four separate tragedies over the past week A young couple lost everything last Thursday when a relatively new iPad they left charging in the bedroom of their Jarrahdale Rd home ignited causing extensive damage to their house and their daughter’s toys Then on Friday afternoon firefighters arrived at a property on Southacre Drive in Canning Vale to find it completely engulfed by flames The homeowner was asleep when the fire began and was woken by her son who told her to ‘get out now’ Despite fire crews’ efficiency in extinguishing the fire but the investigation ruled no suspicious circumstances A Thornlie family made a lucky escape on Sunday night after a fire started just before 11pm in the garage and spread rapaciously to the rest of the home Firefighters worked quickly to bring the blaze under control Then at midday on Monday a house on Harding Street in Hilbert went up in flames Three people were home when the fire started in the garage of the property One neighbour knocked on the front door to alert the three inside to the smoke billowing from their garage While another tried to douse the flames with a garden hose until fire crews arrived Two crews from Maddington and two from Armadale were on scene within minutes and worked quickly to put out the fire which was extinguished within half an hour of their arrival investigators were unable to determine what caused the fire The Examiner asked the Department of Fire and Emergency Services if there was any known reason for the significant spate of fires in Perth’s southeast this week But a spokesperson said there was nothing that connected the four incidents and that it was just a string of unfortunate accidents But DFES’ Mark Hayes did warn about the dangers of leaving devices with lithium batteries plugged in when not at home “Know what you’ve put on charge and turn it off before you leave the house,” he said “And charge it in an area close to water WA firefighters had responded to 70 blazes sparked by lithium-ion – well on track to eclipse last year’s total of 110 And statistics from DFES show e-bikes and e-scooters have become the main source of battery fires in the state The worrying trend triggered the government to come out with a stark warning about risks of bringing ‘compromised’ products into the home to charge “There will always be the temptation to try to save a bit of money on a cheaper product but I urge Western Australians to be careful,” Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson said “Most homes fires involving lithium-ion batteries go unnoticed before it is too late.” The Examiner is not suggesting that any of the incidents over the past week were a result of shonky or ‘mismatched’ lithium-ion batteries As long-term supporters since 2018, the Western Australian dealerships have renewed their backing of the Force with a new two-year agreement. They will be providing Western Force branded vehicles to the organisation, which includes a community car with an Indigenous design featuring the Maali (black swan). The branded vehicles will be used whilst players are out in the community raising awareness and helping grow the game here in WA. Business development manager Huw Lock is thrilled to be continuing the partnership. “Building sustainable long-term partnerships with homegrown businesses is a key objective for us and having Maddington and Canning Vale Toyota commit for another two years is great news,” Lock explained. “The cars being adorned with Force branding has been amazing to see and we can’t wait to get out in the community throughout the year.” Maddington and Canning Vale Toyota dealer principal Paul Davies is looking forward to more prosperous years together with the Force. “We are passionate about rugby and our support of the Western Force shows the nature of our commitment to the game,” Davies said. “The Force is very engaged with its Members and volunteers, who go above and beyond for their club. This aligns closely with our values of passion and teamwork that we focus on here at Maddington and Canning Vale Toyota.” Canning Vale dogs and their owners have a new off-leash enclosed dog park to enjoy with the recent opening of Bracadale Dog Park one for introverted or timid dogs and another for extroverted or boisterous dogs waste bins and drink fountains with dog bowls It also includes interactive elements including crawl tunnels Mayor Terresa Lynes and fellow councillors explored the new “digs” at the community opening event “Bracadale Dog Park was constructed in response to requests from residents and the City’s existing enclosed dog park at Harmony Fields is already very popular so we anticipate pet owners and their dogs will enjoy this facility,” she said “The park has plenty of fun interactive elements open grass for running about and playing fetch covered seating and water bowls to make it pleasant for human and canine visitors.” Dog owners are reminded that dogs must be kept under effective control at all times For details about Bracadale Dog Park and off-leash dog exercise areas, visit the City’s website at gosnells.wa.gov.au We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A distraught mother whose two sons were caught up in a deadly youth brawl in Canning Vale has told how her children have been left traumatised by the violence. "They are hugely affected by this, worried, scared of repercussions and sad for the loss of life," she said. A teenage boy died and several people were seriously injured on Thursday after two violent incidents in Canning Vale involving a group of teenage boys. According to witnesses, two people were stabbed during a fight outside McDonald's at Livingston shopping centre around 3.15pm, with both found laying face down in bushes. Some of the injuries suffered in the violence. Around an hour later a vehicle ploughed into a group of teenage boys on Eucalyptus Boulevard in Canning Vale - killing one boy, 17, and injuring several others. A 20-year-old woman from Canning Vale - the alleged driver of the vehicle - has been charged with murder and four counts of attempting to unlawfully kill and will appear in Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday. According to the mother, whose two children were present during the park and McDonald's fight, a group of youths from Belmont had travelled to Canning Vale to fight a student from Canning Vale College in a park. Video of the fight showed two young males, one in a Canning Vale College uniform, punching each other as a group of students watched on and filmed the incident on their mobile phones. Police say the driver of this car allegedly crashed into a group of pedestrians. Credit: Nine News Perth In the footage, a person can be heard egging one of the males on as the pair wrestled. After the fight, the group moved on to McDonald's. Two teenagers were reportedly stabbed outside McDonalds in the first incident. Credit: Nine News Perth "[The Belmont group] randomly hit kids and tormented them, stealing bikes," the mother said. "[A Canning Vale College] kid got hit in the eye, he got his family down to help him get his bike back. The street where the teenagers were hit by a vehicle was cordoned off on Thursday. Credit: Facebook "One of his sisters got stabbed in the arm and a [Belmont group member] also got stabbed supposedly by accident by one of his own gang." The mother alleged the woman who was driving the car that mowed down several teenagers was the sister of the girl stabbed at McDonald's. "My boys could see the potential for violence and left encouraging all their friends to do the same," she said. "They felt helpless to help their buddies as they would be mobbed by the gang. "Gang violence has escalated in this area, kids having issues with other kids over petty things, it has led to a death now." Police are yet to confirm the details of the incident. Seven people were taken to hospital as a result of the encounters. Two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old are in a critical but stable condition at Royal Perth Hospital. Two others were taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital but their condition was unknown while another two people were discharged from Armadale Hospital with minor injuries on Thursday night. The woman accused of running down five males in her vehicle allegedly hit and injured a 17-year-old from Byford, a 16-year-old from Lakelands, a 16-year-old from Wellard and a 16-year-olf from Beckenham. A 17-year-old teenager from Baldivis died from his injuries. A witness who lived on Eucalyptus Boulevard told Nine News Perth she rushed outside her home after hearing a car crash to find people scattered across the street. "There was a big accident right in front of our house so all of us we get out from the house... first of all we've seen the casualty next to the red car.. and then the next one just few metres away.. there's another four you know it's just scattered," she said. Homicide detectives are investigating the incident and would like to speak to anyone who has knowledge of the events that occurred at the park on Ranford Road and Livingston McDonald's. The Department of Education has sent a student services team to Canning Vale College on Friday morning to support students. \\\"They are hugely affected by this, worried, scared of repercussions and sad for the loss of life,\\\" she said. According to witnesses, two people were stabbed during a fight outside McDonald's at Livingston shopping centre around 3.15pm, with both found laying face down in bushes. According to the mother, whose two children were present during the park and McDonald's fight, a group of youths from Belmont had travelled to Canning Vale to fight a student from Canning Vale College in a park. After the fight, the group moved on to McDonald's. \\\"[The Belmont group] randomly hit kids and tormented them, stealing bikes,\\\" the mother said. \\\"[A Canning Vale College] kid got hit in the eye, he got his family down to help him get his bike back. \\\"One of his sisters got stabbed in the arm and a [Belmont group member] also got stabbed supposedly by accident by one of his own gang.\\\" The mother alleged the woman who was driving the car that mowed down several teenagers was the sister of the girl stabbed at McDonald's. \\\"My boys could see the potential for violence and left encouraging all their friends to do the same,\\\" she said. \\\"They felt helpless to help their buddies as they would be mobbed by the gang. \\\"Gang violence has escalated in this area, kids having issues with other kids over petty things, it has led to a death now.\\\" \\\"There was a big accident right in front of our house so all of us we get out from the house... first of all we've seen the casualty next to the red car.. and then the next one just few metres away.. there's another four you know it's just scattered,\\\" she said. Homicide detectives are investigating the incident and would like to speak to anyone who has knowledge of the events that occurred at the park on Ranford Road and Livingston McDonald's. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) 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 The sort of yarn a fisherman would deliver to barflies at a tavern about the urban legend of the giant fish lurking in the local lake The 15kg cod was found in a Canning Vale lake Angling expert Karl Langdon told Radio 6PR a monster Murray River cod was plucked from the Sanctuary Waters council lake in Canning Vale last week He said after rumours of a massive cod living in the lake surfaced Murdoch University Fresh Water Fish group and the Department of Fisheries started electro-fishing But instead of the tale of the one that got away a 15-kilogram cod came bobbling to the surface There were also rumours that a woman living adjacent to the lake was feeding the fish dog biscuits which Langdon said could explain its whopping size "Whether this fish has been enjoying a diet of dog biscuits maybe small ducks that have lobbed on the lake that have found themselves inside of a cod," he said Langdon said there could be a bigger cod at the bottom of the lake after popping on Gumtree and finding a 20cm Murray River Cod was selling for around $20 "My understanding is there is a bigger one and there are bigger ones in stagnant waterways around Perth," he said "It's something that has been going on for years." Langdon said there was a sinister side to the story as the cod could be dining out on local fauna "They not only eat fresh water crayfish "I went on FishWrecked [local fishing forum] and there is a number of different posts on here saying there is a spot off Roe Highway "It has something of a game which is why the Fisheries Department has become involved "Someone has been translocating the species in our waterway which looks like a real issue." also known by the scientific name maccullochella peelii once inhabited the entire Murray-Darling river system but is now listed as critically endangered due to overfishing and habitat degradation Adult Murray cods regularly reach 80 to 100 centimetres in length and the largest on record reputedly stretched to 1.8 metres and weighed 113 kilograms \\\"Whether this fish has been enjoying a diet of dog biscuits that have found themselves inside of a cod,\\\" he said \\\"My understanding is there is a bigger one and there are bigger ones in stagnant waterways around Perth,\\\" he said \\\"It's something that has been going on for years.\\\" \\\"They not only eat fresh water crayfish \\\"I went on FishWrecked [local fishing forum] and there is a number of different posts on here saying there is a spot off Roe Highway \\\"It has something of a game which is why the Fisheries Department has become involved \\\"Someone has been translocating the species in our waterway which looks like a real issue.\\\" Adult Murray cods regularly reach 80 to 100 centimetres in length and the largest on record reputedly stretched to 1.8 metres and weighed 113 kilograms.