Western Australia is on the precipice of leading the country into a new energy future More than 40 percent of Western Australian households now have rooftop solar compared with around 30 percent just 18 months ago “We are seeing about 30,000 rooftop solar systems connected each year and about 500 to 600 battery systems connected every month,” Head of Distribution Energy Transition at Western Power Andrew Blaver said WA’s photovoltaic cells (PV) now collectively generate around four times the electricity of the largest coal-fired power station it’s no wonder West Aussies are tapping into the power of the sun But as more and more people connect their PVs to the grid the abundance of power generated threatens to squeeze coal and gas out of the system altogether Grid decarbonisation is a major goal for Australia in an effort to slow global heating but scientists and electricity distributors have been warning for the better part of a decade that putting all our eggs in the solar basket has the potential to create an unstable energy network because solar power is inherently intermittent; there’s no power being generated at night when usage peaks Because Australia’s rapid uptake of solar power is so far ahead of the rest of the world And nowhere in Australia is the issue more consequential than WA; our large isolated grid means we are on our own unable to borrow or offload excess energy from neighbouring states Increasing storage capacity has long been touted as one solution to the problem And WA is currently betting big on batteries on a site where stockpiles of coal once stood is a sea of batteries vast enough to power half a million Perth homes for several hours An even larger battery storage system in the former coal capital of Collie is just about to be switched on an innovative two-year pilot project using community batteries was launched on our doorstep we’ve had people leading the way in how we manage the energy transition here in Western Australia and also nation-wide,” Member for Burt Matt Keogh said Project Symphony was a collaboration between Western Power and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) which ‘orchestrated’ over 900 solar panels and home batteries from 500 homes and businesses in Harrisdale and Piara Waters into a ‘Virtual Power Plant’ Excess solar energy was stored in 10kW household batteries and in a 1MW community battery located at the Harrisdale playing fields and released back into the system when it was needed most On top of donating land to house the battery the City of Armadale also signed up its solar panels and battery at the Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre as part of the trial “We’re incredibly grateful to the City of Armadale for their vision and leadership,” Project Symphony spokesperson Andrew Blaver said The area was hand-picked because of its above-average uptake of solar (around 50 percent) a demonstrated interest in new technology (like home batteries) and identified bottlenecks in the local energy network “Those three things together pointed to Harrisdale And ultimately it proved to be a good choice Because this battery and the household batteries took a lot of pressure off the network,” Mr Blaver said “We approached about 3500 households and we got about 500 of those who wanted to sign up which I think is a pretty good indicator of the interest.” Mr Blaver said those who put up their hands to take part were motivated by a variety of factors Around 150 households which participated signed up to a package which offered a 50 percent contribution toward a home battery system With household batteries still costing upwards of $10,000 participants also received hundreds of dollars in financial rewards for contributing their excess energy back into the grid when it was needed most But some were also motivated by a desire to help the environment He explained that when Western Power is allowed to tap into local ‘assets’ to help smooth out supply instead of build more poles and wires to compensate that puts more upward pressure on electricity costs because that cost is distributed to all customers,” Mr Blaver said “Through Project Symphony we found that when customers know they can act locally to help their whole neighbourhood “They understand this is something bigger than their own household.” but with the Project Symphony pilot ultimately hitting the right notes a scaled-up version is getting ready to shake up the wider Western Australian energy market with $20.8 million in financial support from the federal government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) anyone connected to Western Power’s network will be able to start signing up with community batteries to be co-located in parts of the network where they’re needed most “Project Jupiter will be the first live Distributed Energy Resources marketplace in Australia that is integrated with the wholesale market marking an important milestone in Australia’s renewable transition,” ARENA CEO Darren Miller said Andrew Blaver said the partners learned three main lessons from Project Symphony: “It’s got to be simple To incentivise potential customers they are looking to better the current rate that customers earn for contributing their spare energy into the grid The Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS) which operates in WA currently pays a dividend of 10 cents/kW hour during peak demand (between 3pm and 9pm) but only up to three cents at all other times This is significantly less than the 40 cents/kW hour incentive that existed a decade ago for early adopters of rooftop solar Mr Blaver said incentives are still being ironed out with providers “but we know we have to beat the three and ten cents” there’s a lot riding on the success of Project Jupiter but Mr Blaver believes the planets will align He expects customers will earn hundreds of dollars a year for signing up their asset to the network “And ultimately Jupiter will be a success because it’s a whole-of-energy industry collaboration,” he said And the federal government is just as sunny about the potential “As a Western Australian it’s great to see this being pioneered here,” Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said at Thursday’s launch “Today is a perfect example of our nation-leading solar resources … this initiative will mean households get better returns on their solar PV as we contribute to a more resilient cleaner and cheaper energy system as a whole.” Get your Local Examiner Digital Edition straight to your InboxName*Email* Are You a Human Contact us using our Enquiry/feedback form The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present Police are currently looking into an indecent assault of a teenage girl in Harrisdale on Thursday Child Abuse Squad detectives are calling for members of the public to help them find the person who carried out an indecent assault on a child a teenage girl was walking along a street in Harrisdale when she was approached by an unknown male,” stated a police spokesperson                                 Advertisement “The unknown male engaged in a brief conversation with the girl before he indecently assaulted her “He is described as being aged in his mid to late 20s “He was wearing a yellow polo shirt with black long sleeved shirt underneath Police are calling for any people who have information concerning the incident or similar assaults Crime Stoppers can be contacted online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or over the phone at 1800 333 000 “All reports can be made anonymously,” said the police spokesperson You must be logged in to post a comment WAMN ESHOP Dismiss Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley visited Yellowwood Park in Harrisdale last week to celebrate the completion of $200,000 worth of youth-focused park upgrades including a new parkour fitness areas It is one of three projects recently delivered in the City of Armadale via $1.6 million in state government election commitments On top of a $1 million addition to develop a youth space at the new Piara Waters Library the Cook Government contributed $400,000 towards the creation of a family-friendly recreational space for the Piara Waters community with the addition of youth-orientated equipment and park amenities at Burtonia Gardens The recently completed project includes the installation of a cricket net improvements to existing basketball amenities new playground equipment with additional shade Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) Live, teach and work in WA Teach and work in regional WA Teach and work in regional WA Benefits, incentives and allowances Specialist, corporate and support staff Swimming and water safety careers About us Our people Our people Community consultations on schooling A Harrisdale Primary School teacher has led a team of staff members known as the Harrisdale Handlebars on a non-stop 24-hour ride and walk to raise more than $19,000 for Movember Harrisdale Handlebars raising money for Movember Harrisdale Primary School students took part in a lap-a-thon families and communities are the first educators of their children and we recognise and value the cultures and strengths that Aboriginal children bring to the classroom Aboriginal people have a long tradition of teaching and learning through sharing their connections with country stories and lived experiences that are passed from generation to generation We recognise and value the learning that Aboriginal children bring with them from their homes and communities into the classroom Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback Exclusions may apply A property along Balannup Rd that was reclassified by the state government as protected wetland three years ago is now being used as a parking and storage lot for land developers For the beleaguered residents who fought so long and hard against the unexpected and unannounced wetland classification and buffer on their land this latest development is the proverbial salt in a still smarting wound Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) reviewed wetland mapping for the area bounded by Ranford Skeet and Reilly roads in Harrisdale at the behest of Yolk Property Group who are currently developing some of the nine lots in question Yolk originally had designs on the whole area Part of their Master Plan included a significant public open space on Lots 604 605 and 606 – a requirement for the development of new estates But none of those lots were theirs to scheme with In a perhaps serendipitous turn of events for Yolk DBCA happened to identify a new Conservation Category Wetland (CCW) on Lot 605 with a large buffer that cut into the neighbouring properties “CCWs are the highest priority wetlands and support a high level of ecological attributes and functions” with only 15 percent of remaining wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain still classified as CCWs the decision to reclassify nearly half of the vacant Lot 605 as a CCW had direct implications on future planning and potential resale value of the three private properties in question It also created fear in the long-standing residents that their homes could be taken from them Melissa Zappelli took on the fight to save her parents’ and their neighbours’ properties and livelihoods DBCA stuck to their guns and the CCW remained in place “Fast forward nearly a year and the CCW wetland that DBCA approved on Lot 605 has been totally destroyed by Yolk as they progress their development with sewerage works,” Ms Zappelli said “A large section of Lot 605 has been levelled to make room for Yolk’s vehicles and heavy machinery to park and for the placement of sea containers to house their equipment “They’ve done the wrong thing from beginning to end And we believe these property developers have used the rules around wetlands strategically to get exactly what they want my dad died earlier this year – he was not a well man but I believe the actions of Yolk and the DBCA department caused him to go through hell in his last few months.” After Ms Zappelli alerted the City of Armadale to the clearing of the protected wetlands the city then reported the issue to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) DWER has confirmed it is currently assessing the clearing activities “Several offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 may be applicable if an offence has been committed that is proved to have caused serious environmental harm (s 50A) caused material environmental harm (s 50B) or constituted unauthorised clearing of native vegetation (s 51C),” a DWER spokesperson said We asked if there were any circumstances under which vegetation clearing was allowed in protected wetlands and were told clearing exemptions may apply for “firebreaks Considering the lot in question was eventually excluded from Yolk’s structure plan and remains zoned rural under the local planning scheme We asked DWER if clearing exemptions were ever made for driveways or temporary parking lots in CCWs “The alleged illegal clearing is the subject of an investigation and as such no further comment can be made at this time,” the DWER spokesperson said Yolk Property Group was approached for comment but did not respond Central Regional Operations Group have charged a 28-year-old Harrisdale man after stopping his vehicle on Great Eastern Highway Drugs and weapons were found in the vehicle and as a result the man’s home was searched ammunition and an assortment of other prohibited drugs The man was charged with numerous offences including possessing prohibited drugs with intent to sell or supply possessing ammunition and his vehicle was seized for 28 days for Road Traffic Act offences Cannington detectives are seeking information in relation to an armed robbery in Beckenham on Saturday The incident occurred about 9.50am on Sevenoaks Street and detectives believe the person in this image may be able to assist with the investigation Anyone who recognises the motorcycle and rider, or who has information regarding residences or other locations the motorcycle rider may have visited in Beckenham, Kenwick and Maddington the same day is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. A worker in Thornlie has been fined for taking money from the till Katherine Marie Passeri appeared at Armadale Magistrates Court on January 15 and pleaded guilty to ‘stealing as a servant’ Ms Passeri admitted to dipping into the Liquorland till four times taking $2200 in total from her employer over a four-day period in September Magistrate Brian Mahon asked her if the money was to service a drug habit But Ms Passeri said it was because she hadn’t coped very well when her partner was imprisoned last year The judge noted she had no criminal history and fined her $1500 for the stealing She was also order to pay compensation from what she stole A young man who represented himself at Armadale Magistrates Court on January 15 was audibly shocked when the judge handed him his sentence Kobe Mark Barnes pleaded guilty to driving an unlicensed vehicle on a suspended license in Byford He was fined $700 and disqualified from driving for a further nine months “Far out!” Mr Barnes exclaimed before Magistrate Brian Mahon explained he’d shown leniency to him because of his early plea Councillors have voted to put forward two traffic management projects in Mount Richon and Harrisdale as part of a federal government funding allocation this year The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program supports councils all over Australia to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects in their region The city has previously received funding allocations under all previous phases of the program and is now eligible to receive a Phase 4 Part B allocation to the amount of $549,970 for roads projects involving traffic signs a facility off the road used by heavy vehicles in connection with travel on the road facilities off the road that support the visitor economy or road and footpath maintenance Two options were put forward by council officers at the December council meeting The first was for traffic calming treatments such as speed humps and median islands to be installed in Talus Dr/Bedfordale Hill Rd and in Skeet Rd These roads have been identified for improvement by local residents and recommendations by independent consultants All roads in the city’s Local Area Traffic Management register are ranked by a scoring system which is based on assessment on the traffic volumes and activity generators such as schools and retail The second option was a footpath program for streets around Armadale including Serls St These footpath projects have been identified from the approved Skeletal Path Network where filling in missing paths would enhance and improve the existing path network and resolve existing safety issues councillors voted unanimously in line with the officers’ recommendations that the traffic-calming projects in Mount Richon and Harrisdale would be the best to put forward for the funding CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) There’ll be a little extra sparkle in the air next month as the kids from Harrisdale High take audiences on a magic carpet ride at the premiere of their very first musical a group of passionate Year 10 students persisted in their pleas for the creation of an after-school musical theatre club “The kids started this at the end of the day and they’ve all been so easy to work with,” she said around 40 students have been putting in every spare minute of their time to the production this is their first experience with theatre Seeing their confidence grow in the space has been heart-warming,” Ms Fordham said Their passion is evident – not a minute goes by during our interview when the students are not practising their ensemble numbers For a cast which consists of a large number of novices And their energy and enthusiasm are infectious “Being on stage makes me feel … alive,” Keina Sugiyama The drama club has come on board to run backstage and visual arts students have dedicated their skills to the set and props There’s not an ounce of nerves from cast and crew as bump-in looms; director Tayla Fordham said they’re “so ready” “I’m just a very proud teacher who cannot wait to see all of the students’ hard work be seen by their family The 40-minute stage adaptation of Aladdin will run on Tuesday A meet and greet with the cast and crew will follow the show with food and drink available for purchase Tickets are still available for $5 each via www.trybooking.com/CMUDI More than 2500 people donning weird and wacky costumes have lined the streets of Harrisdale for the Busby family’s third annual Halloween celebration established as a way for the family to share its love of Halloween is fast becoming a hit – with the number of attendees having more than doubled this year Though the family is yet to calculate the number of gold coin donations made during the three-hour event Bianca Busby said it was estimated to be around the $4500 mark The family had been preparing for this year’s event since March but spent several months unsure as to whether it would go ahead amid COVID-19 restrictions But local businesses jumped at the opportunity to support the family donating goods for a sausage sizzle on the night Mrs Busby said she had been overwhelmed by the support the family received and that plans were already underway to ensure it was bigger and better next year but that depends on the health of their six-year-old daughter Alyanah – who requires major spinal surgery next year “We were overwhelmed and over the moon with the turnout especially given that the event is only in its third year “It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the community and the sponsorship from generous local businesses “We’re already discussing improvements for next year’s event and how we could possibly top this year but that all hinges on Alyanah’s operation.” The funds raised will be donated to the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps Thousands of ghouls and goblins of every description slithered up MacDougal Way on Tuesday to raise hell for the last ever Harrisdale Haunt The annual community event is the work of the Halloween-loving Busby family Bianca and Cam Busby and their five kids have been inviting the whole of Harrisdale and surrounds into their ‘haunted’ backyard for the past five years Over 2000 people came for a fright and left with a smile and a sausage sanga It’s the one day a year where you can just go all out with your community,” Bianca said The family brought in a new online ticketing system this year with allocated time slots after the astounding popularity of the 2021 event saw people queued up around the block for a good jump-scare and spookie selfie By Tuesday morning they had sold almost 2000 tickets for $2 a pop with all proceeds going to the Starlight Children’s Foundation “When our youngest daughter Alyanah was recovering in hospital after her spinal surgery Starlight would come in every day and do quizzes with the kids – she’d really look forward to that It was the thing that would make her get up and make her bed and be ready for the day,” Bianca said If the family makes their target this year they will have single-handedly raised over $17,000 for charity and community organisations since 2018 It’s been a labour of love for Bianca and Cam – the event is completely funded by the family and any local sponsors willing to come along for the ride with all funds raised from the event donated to charity And it consumes up to eight months of the year with planning for this year’s Haunt beginning in March and construction of the interactive enchanted castle façade complete with ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’-themed clock The pair even used precious annual leave days to make sure Tuesday’s event was a spooktacular success And it’s not just one day either; the family revel in the build-up to the last day of October by organising a skeleton scavenger hunt throughout the month Bianca and Cam have decided it’s time to hand the baton on to someone else “I’d really like to thank our wonderful sponsors – without them the Haunt doesn’t go ahead because the costs exceed anything we raise.” Praise for the event and for the Busbys has been coming in thick and fast it really helps bring the whole Arion Estate alive I love the build-up including the skeleton hiding I’m still laughing at the group of kids falling over because the entrance you did made them all (and me) jump “Thank you Busby family for all that you have brought to the Harrisdale community The turnout was massive and it’s all a testament to your hard work and commitment,” Andrea said “Thank you Busby family for putting in so much time effort and money to make such a wonderful event for our community over the years You paved the way to Halloween fever in the area and we love to see it,” Casey said The City of Armadale’s $8million Harrisdale sporting pavilion and playing field is almost finished and will be boots-ready by early next year The expected completion date is next month with only the building’s internal fit out and the car park to be finished After this there will be the installation of a children’s playground and shade structure which will include a barbecue and alfresco area Armadale mayor Henry Zelones said the pavilion and playing field was strategically located between Harrisdale Primary School and Harrisdale Secondary School on Gracefield Boulevard “All three sites form part of an important education and community precinct to service the district,” he said “The precinct is the first of nine where the city will enter into shared use arrangements with the Department of Education over its use “The remainder of the shared sites will be delivered in the city’s high-growth areas over the next 15 years.” Mr Zelones said the facility was state of the art “The facility will include a multi-purpose playing field with lighting “The pavilion will feature four change rooms storage areas and tiered outdoor seating for spectators.” An expression of interest will go out to interested user groups over the next few months The project was funded using $800,000 from the Department of Sport and Recreation ABC News News HomeDeath of baby girl in Perth a suspected homicide WA police sayShare Death of baby girl in Perth a suspected homicide WA police sayTopic:Death and Dying Forensic police outside house in the Perth suburb of Harrisdale where a baby is believed to have died. (Supplied) Link copiedShareShare articleWA police are treating the death of an 11-month-old Perth girl, apparently from gas inhalation, as a suspected homicide. The baby was found in distress by her mother at her home in Harrisdale, in Perth's south-east, at about 10pm, police said. A gym patron described how he tried to help the girl's mother after she rushed her lifeless baby into a gym carpark late last night and pleaded for help. Ryan Shreeve said he noticed the mother driving erratically into the carpark of the gym and shops. "I've pulled in the gym and this lady's just yelled out at me, 'Help me, help me, my baby's dead'," he said. "She had it [the baby] situated in her arms while she was driving, and I just asked her, 'What happened, what happened?' "I knew just looking at the baby it wasn't a good sign. "I then called triple-0 and went to see [if there were] any signs [of life] - pulse, all that sort if stuff - and there was nothing." Mr Shreeve said he ran into the gym and returned with a woman who tried to resuscitate the baby. "We then moved the baby to the back seat and just tried whatever everything we could, and it wasn't good," he said. He said a number of people tried to console the mother, who was screaming and talking to her baby in a foreign language. "She then said, 'Can you go and see my husband - he was, you know, unconscious on the ground'," Mr Shreeve said. After getting the woman's address, he told police, who went to the house. Police said the girl's father was later found at the Harrisdale house, which had a strong smell of gas emanating from it. He was treated by paramedics before being taken into custody for questioning. Mr Shreeve said he flagged down paramedics, who had driven in the wrong direction, and escorted them to the scene. The baby was taken to Armadale Hospital but was pronounced dead. Mr Shreeve, a father of five, described the experience as "horrific", saying: "It was like a movie. It was surreal." Major Crime squad detectives have been doorknocking homes and businesses in the area and have urged anyone with information about the incident to call police. Harrisdale Primary School has hit the ground running in its foundation year after officially opening on Tuesday for an already at capacity 518 kindergarten to year six student cohort Education Minister Peter Collier officially opened the much needed $15.2 million independent public school which will service families in booming Harrisdale The school included an inclusive classroom for students with special needs School principal Karen Duncan said she was really excited the school was finally open and it would become a community hub “In a community like this that’s so big and growing every day the school becomes the hub,” she said “Opening the school means the community has a focal point a place they can support and take their kids to education and realise their dreams for their families.” She said the school would be a great environment for learning one of the things the architects have done well is create lots of boulevards of trees,” she said “So whilst at the moment they haven’t matured you can imagine in a couple of years time there will be this canopy of lots of trees providing lots of shade “Being a new school we’ve put in state of the art facilities “Every class has a projector that projects onto a whiteboard that whiteboard then becomes interactive.” Ms Duncan said the school would be digitally focused and hoped to move down the science and environment path Mr Collier said the school would ease enrolment pressures on neighbouring schools like Piara Waters “The modern facilities cater for the needs and aspirations of all local families and high-quality and innovative teachers are supporting every student to reach their potential,” he said The school neighbours the new Harrisdale sporting complex and Harrisdale Senior High School expected to open in 2017 Harrisdale was one of four new primary schools that opened this year Anne Hamersley Primary School in Ellenbrook and Rivergums Primary School in Baldivis were also opened More than 3000 homes and businesses within parts of Piara Waters and Harrisdale are now connected to the National Broadband Network Wungong and the rest of Piara Waters were also expected to be able to connect over the next few months and into next year Fixed line construction also recently started to more than 10,400 premises in parts of Camillo NBN Co WA corporate affairs manager Ebony Aitken said Australians were expected to spend an extra 22 days on the internet this year than they did in 2014 “It’s really great news for local residents and businesses especially as using the internet has become part of our every day lives and online multitasking is the new norm,” she said fast and reliable broadband becomes more vital than ever in areas such as business Piara Waters resident and personal training business owner David Hayes said a fast internet connection would enable him to be more interactive with his clients “I’m looking at launching a new website and have recently just started using a new online system where my clients can book or change an existing appointment at the touch of a button,” he said “Nowadays a key factor for people selecting a service is the ease in which they can manage their appointments online “In my line of work interacting with clients through fast City of Armadale mayor Henry Zelones welcomed the announcement and said the much-awaited switch on would herald many new opportunities for homes and businesses in the area “Faster connections and downloads will go a long way to unlocking the full potential of our traditionally limited internet service,” he said “Piara Waters and Harrisdale residents have waited patiently for this service and I am delighted to see NBN being delivered to households and businesses in one of the fastest growing regions in Australia “It will be great to see the new network helping improve business productivity and allowing faster access to online educational tools for our children.” Armadale suburbs will be receiving the controversial fibre to the node model NBN which has been criticised by technology experts and the federal opposition for its slower speeds and reliance on old copper networks For information visit nbnco.com.au A whopping $4,818.90 was raised at the ‘Harrisdale Haunt’ for the Armadale Kelmscott Lions Club as the Busby family put on a ‘Carn-evil’ themed haunted house this year Member for Jandakot Yaz Mubarakai attended the event and expressed his thanks to the family “The Busby family have made the Harrisdale Haunt into one of the best loved activities each year in Harrisdale,” he said “I know they’re planning on taking a well-deserved break and I would like to thank them for all the hard work they’ve put in to amazing community events these past years.” as the family were packing down the decorations on the night they noted some of their props and décor had been vandalised with Bianca Busby explaining they would be taking a break “We know these things might happen but it just upsets you when it does,” she said “We will rest up for the next year or so and see how we feel.” A courageous mother with two young children has filmed herself confronting an armed robber as he held up a McDonalds at knifepoint The 17-year-old boy can be seen on video behind the counter brandishing a large knife and ordering staff to empty the cash register at the fast food store in Stockland Harrisdale Shopping Centre in Perth He was arrested and charged by police shortly after with aggravated armed robbery who was with her three-year-old daughter and six-year-old son at the time is heard telling her mother that the teen 'has a knife' Don't do this!' Ms Buncle says to the robber He appears to ignore her and is seen taking money from the open register the teen walks around the side of the counter still holding the knife 'Please put it down,' Ms Buncle says as he walks past The robber proceeds to put the knife into a bin and runs out of the store Ms Buncle told 7News that the McDonald's employees were 'really distressed' by the ordeal and many of them were crying The Retail and Fast Food Workers Union stressed that safety issues have become a major concern at stores like McDonald's for years Union secretary Josh Cullinan has called for more cameras and security at all restaurants 'It would have been a terrifying experience to have someone come in with such a weapon,' he said to 7NEWS 'When they are faced with these sort of offences And it's not something they will easily forget.' 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Harrisdale and Piara Waters residents will be some of the first in Perth’s southeastern suburbs to walk through the doors of an Aldi when the Harrsidale store opens next Thursday The store will open along with the rest of Stockland Harrsidale Shopping Centre on June 23 while nearby stores Camillo in Westfield Shopping Town will open on June 29 and the Southern River store on Warton Road will open on July 6 The Armadale store in Armadale Shopping City is expected to open in August although no date has been set Alcohol will not be sold at the Harrisdale store after the director of liquor licensing denied Aldi’s application for a liquor outlet in May 16 beers and 15 spirits within the main store but the director rejected it after concerns about the public health implications of selling cheap alcohol The director also raised concerns over selling alcohol so close to regular groceries saying it would ‘normalise’ alcohol as a standard grocery product On the same day the Aldi application was rejected a standalone BWS outlet at the other end of the centre was approved