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A woman whose son was jailed over a motorbike theft that almost cost him his life had to be removed from the courtroom after she lashed out at the judge
“where is the justice for my son?” after District Court Judge Laurence Levy sentenced Ronaldo James Cockie
Ronaldo James Cockie has been sentenced over the theft of a motorbike that left him with a brain injury after it crashed
Cockie was charged over a series of car thefts
attempted break ins and the theft of the bike from a home in Duncraig in August 2022
The incident made headlines after the bike’s owner, Debbie Bute, raced after Cockie and his co-offenders to “see where they were going” and ended up crashing her car
He was left with a traumatic brain injury from the incident
which his lawyer on Thursday tried to argue should afford him some leniency in his sentencing
but said that aggravated burglary came with a minimum term of two years in prison
Penny stood up from the back of the court and yelled: “How
He has suffered enough from what that woman has done.”
Bute was given a suspended sentence for her part in the incident
Penny continued to yell as her son cried in the dock and orderlies tried to remove her from the court
Penny was evicted from the courtroom but then re-entered
The court heard Cockie was on home detention and had cut off an ankle monitor before taking part in the crime spree in August 2022
He and two co-offenders attempted to break into a home in High Wycombe before stealing a Mitsubishi Triton from another home in the same suburb
The trio then stole a BMW which was used to attend a home in Duncraig where two motorbikes were taken from the garage
Bute took off after one of the bikes after she saw them being stolen
While there was no evidence that Bute made contact with the bike
she lost control of her vehicle and mounted a curb before crashing
who was 18 years old at the time and supposed to be on home detention after he had been arrested over similar offences
also crashed the motorbike and suffered catastrophic injuries including fractured ribs
as well as a traumatic brain injury and a collapsed lung
He would have died were it not for first responders
but later absconded from Royal Perth Hospital and was re-arrested later that day
While Cockie had some cognitive impairments before the incident
including a diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
the crash has left him with an intellectual development disorder
Levy said Cockie was a “vulnerable and cognitively impaired person” and said he was satisfied there were good reasons to reduce his sentence
who is already part-way through a three-year sentence for prior offences
was given a nine-month and an eight-month sentence for the attempted burglaries and stealing charges
Those sentences will be served at the same time as the sentence is currently serving
For the aggravated burglary – the stealing of the motorbike – he was given the minimum term of two years
but it will be served on top of his sentence giving him a combined sentence of five years
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this grand heritage-listed Perth residence is worlds away from its former life as a nurses’ quarters
and it could be yours for a cool $30 to $35 million
Set in the affluent southern suburb of Applecross, Duncraig house, at 56 Duncraig Road
is being sold by Perth-based former race-car driver Matt Telling
who belongs to one of Britain’s wealthiest families
Open the doors to the gardens and you'll find rambling lawns
and an infinity edge salt-chlorinated pool
A long list of high-end and luxe features await the future new owner of the 3,204sqm residence
no expense spared renovation completed just two years ago
Sales agent Thomas Jefferson Wedge from Ray White Dalkeith Claremont said while there was a lot of “insane properties throughout the western suburbs,” there was only one property of Duncraig House’s calibre
“There's something just magical about not only having the river views but being so far elevated at the river,” he said
Multiple bedroom wings make it perfect for families or guests
was in like the southwest corner so it's the one where you walk out the window and you're looking directly at the sunset.”
almost every room opens to a wraparound balcony or veranda
Elsewhere throughout the home is a formal entry featuring panelled jarrah walls
a grand staircase and marble flooring which leads to a formal living and dining area with a bar
Duncraig House is a regal home blending modern-day finishes with the timeless charm of yesteryear
Other features include a sitting area with a fireplace
multiple bedroom wings and an ancillary wing for guests
manicured gardens surround a picture perfect entertaining area
which is home to a 12 person spa and an infinity edge pool surrounded by more than 750sqm of travertine paving
a former psychiatric hospital that closed in 1994
Duncraig House was the former nurses’ quarters
The Heritage Council of WA’s statement of significance cites the precinct has cultural heritage significance for a number of reasons including
that its establishment “illustrates a major change in the treatment of mental illness in Western Australia.”
This home is ideal for large-scale entertaining
“The place is rare in its design as a purpose built psychiatric hospital that demonstrates a deliberate move away from the previous austere institutional approach to this type of health facility
by the provision of communal and quiet reflective spaces
which was unique at the time of its construction,” it stated
Mr Jefferson Wedge says an “enormous” sum was spent on the property’s transformation
which was designed by Hocking Heritage + Architecture
with the interior design by Gameface HQ and Leah Paige Designs
“He worked very closely with the Heritage Council and they were able to
A handsome library serves as a peaceful home office with a custom-designed desk
when original 1900s properties were renovated they tended to be restored in keeping with the same vintage
but this was not the case for Duncraig House
“But he did it for modern living and it’s the nicest
classy – it’s the most incredible heritage property,” he said
The biggest addition to the home is the 25 car garage
as well as a lounge with a bar and DJ station
the garage comes complete with an electric turning circle
and shower can be found in the home’s basement level
which can be accessed via five-person lift
56 Duncraig Road, Applecross is for sale via a ‘Price upon application’ campaign
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Listed with price hopes of $32 million to $35 million, the property at 56 Duncraig Road in Applecross is a former nurses’ quarters that’s been transformed into a glamorous six-bedroom, 10-bathroom home.
Should the $35 million guide be achieved, the property would become Western Australia’s second most expensive home.
A mansion in the Perth suburb of Mosman Park sold for $57.5 million in 2009. It would also surpass the Applecross house price record of $19.5 million.
Called Duncraig House, the property is situated on a 3204-square-metre parcel of land and is the former nurses’ quarters of Heathcote Hospital.
Built in the 1920s, the quarters were designed to house 36 nurses and were later transformed into three boutique residences. The current owner has since converted the residences into one mansion.
Agent Jefferson Wedge says Duncraig Road is one of the “most tightly held and prestigious streets” in Perth.
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“Applecross is a prestigious suburb south of Swan River. The property’s elevated riverfront ensures you not only get views of Swan River but also the city skyline,” he explains.
Domain’s latest data reveals the median house price for Applecross is $1.45 million, highlighting an increase of 5.8 per cent over five years.
The property is situated behind a sweeping driveway and is described on the listing as a “regal home” that blends “modern-day finishes with the timeless charm of yesteryear”.
Completed in 2022, Duncraig House has undergone a meticulous renovation with architecture by Hocking Heritage and Architecture, interiors by Gameface HQ and Leah Paige Designs, as well as landscaping by Paul Bangay.
Interiors feature panelled Jarrah walls, designer lighting and arched doorways.
Wellness is at the forefront of the home with a dedicated “wellness lounge” on the basement level. The listing states the wellness lounge, that comes complete with an infrared sauna and steam room, is “accessed via a glass extension with travertine limestone floors and a floating staircase”.
Jefferson Wedge reveals that the vendor, who is known for restoring classic Bentley cars, “particularly loves the infrared sauna after travelling”.
He also says that in the prestige market it’s important for homes to have a feature that is “unique and different” and that the wellness lounge ticks this box.
The basement level also contains a 25-car garage, workshop, gym and lounge with a bar and DJ station.
Other entertainment zones include the 12-person spa, infinity-edge pool and alfresco kitchen with pizza oven and barbecue. There is also a 1200-bottle wine cellar to ensure guests don’t go thirsty.
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One of Perth’s grandest private homes could soon become one of its most expensive residential sales
after Applecross property Duncraig House hit the prestige market guiding $31 million to $35 million
If that guide is achieved, the clifftop mansion overlooking the Swan River will become Western Australia’s second most expensive home after iron ore heiress Angela Bennett sold her Mosman Park mansion for $57.5 million to fellow mining magnate Chris Ellison in 2009
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Two construction tenders have been awarded for the design
supply and construction of an adventure hub in Duncraig
the Duncraig Adventure Hub is set to be completed in autumn 2025
which will transform the former tennis courts on Ron Chamberlain Drive
with over 1,500 native plants and 50 trees to be planted as part of the project
Construction and design of the bike track component of the park has been awarded to Common Ground Trails
a Margaret River-based trail planning and design consultancy who have created bike trails all over Australia
The skate park and facilities have been awarded to landscape architecture and design firm Phase 3 Construction
whose prior projects include Bob Gordon Reserve
Scarborough Beach and Wireless Hill Memorial Park
“The Duncraig Adventure Hub is much anticipated by young people in our community
particularly those living in the southern suburbs of our City,” said Joondalup Deputy Mayor Adrian Hill
“Our Youth Recreation Strategy identified there was a need for youth facilities like this in the south
as our very popular facilities at Mirror Park Skate Park in Ocean Reef and Kinross Skate Park are a long way for young people to travel to.”
“This much-needed space will offer young people and the wider community an exciting place to build community and enhance wellbeing
with a particular focus on mental health.”
“Our City is committed to providing dynamic social spaces that foster community cohesion and enrich the lives of our youth and we are confident the Duncraig Adventure Hub will transform this space into a vibrant zone for young people.”
Incredible footage captured the moment a driver crashed his car before stumbling out and offering a bizarre response to bystanders
The shocking incident unfolded at Duncraig, in Perth's north, on June 28 and was filmed by Luke Dewar with the footage uploaded to Reddit
Mr Dewar was in the passenger seat of another vehicle and filmed a Holden Maloo ute after claiming the driver was 'acting really furious'
'He was tailgating us for a while until he finally flew past us
The video showed the ute driving erratically in front of Mr Dewar's vehicle before it swerved around a corner
The ute had spun 180 degrees and stopped against a fence with debris scattered over pavers
as smoke billowing from the back and an Australian flag flew in the background
The ute driver stood in front of the open passenger door and appeared confused
Residents ask what happened and Mr Dewar's friend informed them: 'He's the driver there — and he's a d***.'
A Western Australian Police spokesman said a 40-year-old man had been charged over the incident
a Holden Maloo utility crashed into a tree outside a home on Guron Road in Duncraig,' a spokesman said
'The driver then drove away from the scene
before the utility crashed into the wall of a property further down the road
He underwent a breath analysis test which allegedly provided a positive result.'
The man was charged with exceeding a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 per cent
and reckless driving in a confiscation zone
'The utility was impounded,' the WA Police spokesman said
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A major upgrade at Duncraig Senior High School is progressing
with students set to benefit from a new state-of-the-art two-storey science hub
Building company PS Structures Pty Ltd has been appointed to construct new classrooms
along with other additions and refurbishments — which will increase the school’s permanent capacity from approximately 1,300 students to 1,850 students
12 new state-of-the-art laboratories will be built in the double-storey science block
while the English block will house 17 new classrooms
The existing science block will be converted into modern IT laboratories
and the existing languages classrooms will be converted into art studios
The existing maths area will also be converted to staff studies
The school will also benefit from additional funding for a school chaplain
visitors and parents will also be included in this major project
The project is expected to be completed within the 2025 school year
WA Education Minister Tony Buti said the project will provide students and staff with the latest technology and modern classroom spaces to inspire their teaching and learning
“We want to make sure every child has access to the best possible learning environments
and this $38 million redevelopment will certainly equip Duncraig Senior High School with up-to-date-facilities,” said Buti
The project is part of the WA government’s significant $1.5 billion capital works program to deliver better public schools across Western Australia
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A six-year-old boy and his mother have escaped uninjured after a car crashed through the window into the room they were sleeping
The Subaru Liberty was being driven by an 18-year-old when it crashed into the front bedroom of the Duncraig home at Glengarry Drive about 11.40pm
The boy and his mother Genevieve were sleeping in the room at the time
The woman told 6PR reporter Lisa Barnes that she was woken by revving
Genevieve said she grabbed her son and ran to her daughter's room
called the police and went outside but the car was gone
The vehicle was driven away and was found by police nearby
Genevieve said she was "beside herself."
"[I'm just] so grateful that we were okay," she said
"He was very pale and most definitely in a bit of shock," she said
Genevieve said drivers often went through the roundabout
which is about 100 metres up the road from her
"I kind of thought that it would always happen," she said
"It could have been a whole lot worse."
She said the room was now "rubble and dust"
has been summonsed for driving under the influence and will appear in court
Genevieve was "furious" to hear that the driver was allegedly driving drunk
Genevieve said she grabbed her son and ran to her daughter's room
Genevieve said she was \\\"beside herself.\\\"
\\\"[I'm just] so grateful that we were okay,\\\" she said
\\\"He was very pale and most definitely in a bit of shock,\\\" she said
\\\"I kind of thought that it would always happen,\\\" she said
\\\"It could have been a whole lot worse.\\\"
She said the room was now \\\"rubble and dust\\\"
Genevieve was \\\"furious\\\" to hear that the driver was allegedly driving drunk
Rapid Apprehension Squad Detectives are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a deli in Duncraig with a knife on Tuesday
The store was targeted on the 30th of May according to a media release from WA Police
at around a quarter past nine in the morning
“An unknown man wearing all black clothing and a black face covering entered a deli on the corner of Lilburne Road and Hilarion Road,” stated the press release
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“The man approached the front counter and brandished a knife
demanding cash from a female member of staff
“He was last seen leaving the area on an orange bicycle
Police are calling for people who may have information to do with the alleged robbery or know who the wanted man is to contact Crimestoppers either online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by phone at 1800 333 000
It is possible to report to Crime Stoppers anonymously
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An unattended candle is believed to have caused a small house fire that sparked an emergency alert near Inverness city centre this afternoon
Fire crews and an ambulance rushed to the city’s Duncraig Street
near Central Primary School around 2.45 pm today after a member of the public reported seeing flames through a window at the premises
RELATED STORY: Fire alert at Inverness city centre house
A witness said that a window was broken and the fire was extinguished before the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reached the scene and made the house safe
A fire service spokeswoman said: “We were called to a house fire at Duncraig Street at 14:43 and one appliance initially attended
“Our crew found that a small fire at the premises had already been extinguished.”
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed they attended but that no-one was harmed
If you’re craving the kind of luxury seen in scenes from Baz Luhrmann’s 1920s-themed movie extravaganza then this Applecross mansion might be right up your alley
You could be in the French Riviera in this opulent mansion in Applecross
the commanding mansion’s design is as graceful as it is timeless
Selling agent Olivia Porteous said the 1839sqm landholding was one of the largest in Duncraig Road and provided a significant opportunity for an astute buyer
“It’s an iconic home and one of the biggest landholdings on Duncraig Road
which is probably the most prestigious address in Applecross,” Mrs Porteous said
but to have that landholding with the views just makes it so special.”
While the four bedrooms are more like hotel suites
the home also enjoys a detached studio with a bedroom and bathroom as additional accommodation
Standout features include a lavish dining room
refined living rooms with an antique marble fireplace
spectacular chandelier and incredible riverside entertaining terrace
The kitchen has been cleverly created with entertaining in mind
integrated fridge and dishwasher and custom cabinetry
separate spa and poolside glass dome belvedere
a large workshop and a basement garage for up to five vehicles
said the property is expected to fetch more than $11.5 million
It last sold two years ago for $10.5 million