its absence up until a couple of years ago was felt strongly during our warm Perth summers the Island Aqua Park has given kids of all ages a cool water-based day of fun in the calm waters of Hillarys Boat Harbour And this Saturday 12 December the park is open once again getting kids off their phones and into some seriously fun aquatic activities with all equipment provided – just remember the sunscreen Children under the age of 10 need to be accompanied by a guardian over 16 Suitable for ages 6 and over and comfortable in the water organisers also provide buoyancy aids where required with individual tickets costing $25 and discounts on group ticket options As you can imagine sessions are already filling up fast, so book now via their WEBSITE The below information has been updated. Please refer to the announcement made on 23 January 2025. The Minister for Racing and Gaming and the Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) monitor community safety and alcohol-related harm in all PEP areas to make sure the laws continue to protect residents The DLL has advised that a proposed extension to the Hillarys PEP is being considered by the Minister under the Liquor Control Regulations 1989 The northern boundary of the Hillarys PEP is currently located between the coastline and the roundabout at the corner of Whitfords Avenue and Flinders Avenue this boundary would be extended to the area between the coastline and the roundabout on the corner of Whitfords Avenue and North Shore Drive in Hillarys If the proposed change is recommended by the Minister, a final decision will be made by the Executive Council and the change would be expected to take effect on or around 23 January 2025 The proposed change to the Hillarys PEP is shown in the map below More information about Protected Entertainment Precincts The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land We pay tribute and our respects to Elders past and present Help us improve our service or tell us what is working really well and yesterday they unleashed another spectacular program filled with over 50 unique and unusual offerings the City of Joondalup will come alive with an eclectic mix of performances headlined by the Western Australian debut of Water Dragons larger-than-life aquatic spectacle will see three 15-metre-long mythical beasts gliding across the waters of Hillarys Boat Harbour after wowing crowds during Melbourne’s Lunar New Year celebrations last year scale-covered dragons will no doubt be a hit with audiences young and old The fun doesn’t stop at the waterfront though – Joondalup Festival 2025 is packed with over 50 unique and accessible experiences for all ages “This year’s program celebrates the incredible diversity and creativity of our community,” said Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob but the entire festival showcases what makes Joondalup such a vibrant place to live the Joondalup Festival continues to cement its place as one of Perth’s most anticipated cultural events Mark your calendars for this three-week celebration of art, culture, and community – the full program is now live, so head to joondalupfestival.com.au to plan your festival experience The northern boundary of the Hillarys PEP is now extended to the area between the coastline and the roundabout on the corner of Whitfords Avenue and North Shore Drive PEPs are designed to support public safety in five popular entertainment spots or have been convicted of violent or sexual offences PEPs are named in honour of nightclub manager Giuseppe 'Pep' Raco who was the victim of an unprovoked one-punch attack in Northbridge in July 2020 His death promoted an extensive campaign by his family to strengthen laws around violent offences in entertainment precincts Get more information on PEPs and the boundaries Visit the media hub to contact the media team Media hub AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Home / Eats & Drinks This spring, family-owned Hillarys Boat Harbour hard hitter, 3Sheets is launching a new pop-up tequila lounge inspired by artist Frida Kahlo. From spicy margaritas to tequila sunrises, the lounge will champion a selection of light and tasty Mexican bites alongside moreish tequila-based cocktails Double wood barn doors will separate the space and the outdoor area will feature a dash of colour with new seating and bars overlooking the water “We chose the Frida Kahlo theme for our new pop-up space because her vibrant art and unique style resonate with the energy and creativity we strive to bring to 3Sheets at Hillarys,” owner Toby Evans said. “Frida Kahlo’s Pop-Up Tequila Lounge will be a dynamic and colourful addition celebrating the rich cultural heritage and artistic flair that Frida represents,” he said the pop-up will be a prime spot to watch the sunset across the marina from Wednesday to Saturday evenings. 3Sheets is also working on the enhancement of the garden area — which will soon be seagull-proof — to ensure a more comfortable dining experience leading into the warmer months Your Guide to the Best of Perth and WA — From the best events and dining spots to travel tips and lifestyle news we’re your trusted source for discovering the very best our city and state have to offer Play Duration: 30 minutes 29 seconds30m Brought to you by Hillary Clinton spent more than 20 years on the national stage – as first lady, senator and then secretary of state. In 2016 on her second attempt she won the Democratic Party's nomination for the US Presidency and ran against the Republic nonimee Donald Trump. She was the first woman to run for president as the candidate for a major political party in US history. But she divided the nations - voters either loved her or hated her in equal message. While she won the popular vote she lost the electoral college and the presidency. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets people during get out a vote event for Vice President Kamala Harris on November 02, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, is in a tight race with her opponent, Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) More Episodes KashmirPublished: YesterdaySun 4 May 2025 at 2:00am Published: 27 Apr 2025Sun 27 Apr 2025 at 2:00am Published: 20 Apr 2025Sun 20 Apr 2025 at 2:00am Published: 13 Apr 2025Sun 13 Apr 2025 at 2:00am Download the ABC listen app to hear more of your favourite podcasts Former US secretary of state makes remark on X amid scandal over use of private server for classified information Clinton punctuated her reaction on the X platform with an eyes emoji and a link to an Atlantic article that revealed how Trump officials inadvertently broadcast plans of US airstrikes on Houthi rebels through a Signal group chat with a journalist reading along Trump and his supporters criticized her ruthlessly for her classified emails and private server use before and after he defeated her in the presidential election nine years earlier Among them were some of the participants in the group chat reported on by the Atlantic: the secretary of defense Marco Rubio; the Central Intelligence Agency director John Ratcliffe; and the national security adviser That same year, Rubio remarked on Fox: “Nobody is above the law – not even Hillary Clinton Ratcliffe told Fox: “Mishandling classified information is still a violation of the Espionage Act.” Waltz complained about the lack of prosecution over “the Clinton emails” All were appointed to Trump’s cabinet after he won his second presidency in November the White House confirmed the leak reported by the Atlantic but essentially insisted it had been harmless demonstrating “deep and thoughtful coordination between senior officials” “The ongoing success of the Houthi operation demonstrates that there were no threats to troops or national security,” White House spokesperson Brian Hughes told the Guardian Asked Monday for his take on Goldberg’s report Trump claimed: “I don’t know anything about it I’m not a big fan of the Atlantic … but I know nothing about it.” By Tuesday, he reportedly told NBC News that Waltz “has learned a lesson He also echoed Hughes in claiming Goldberg’s presence in the Signal chat “had no impact at all” on the ensuing military operation Clinton served as secretary of state under former president Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013 Her husband Bill Clinton was president for two consecutive terms beginning in 1993 the FBI’s then-director James Comey said there was evidence she had either sent or received 113 emails on a private server with information that was classified at the time of the correspondence Information in another 2,000 emails or so was later classified Comey said Clinton had been “extremely careless” but had not acted in a way deserving criminal charges Fourth memoir by former first lady and Democratic presidential candidate unlikely to win her fans On election day 2016, Hillary Clinton won a 2.86m-vote plurality but Donald Trump won the White House Trump, 78, is the Republican nominee again. Clinton, 76, remains in the public eye, a trailblazer to many, forever a lightning rod. Something Lost, Something Gained, her fourth memoir, is another attempt to smooth rough edges. Clinton shares her love for her late mother, life with Bill and her Methodist faith. All this is unlikely to dispel past perceptions. Those who admire the former first lady, senator and secretary of state will continue to do so. Those who aren’t fans won’t be converted. In late 2023, Clinton’s favorability with the public stood at 42% favorable to 38% unfavorable. Michelle Obama was at 58-25. Read moreClinton remains plagued by what might have been And every day I make an effort to turn my eyes to the future instead.” Bernie Sanders and “Carlos Danger” – AKA Anthony Weiner her aide Huma Abedin’s compromised husband – complicated matters tremendously it was Clinton who branded Trump’s supporter base “deplorable” It was Clinton’s campaign that spent its closing days in the south-west Trump cannot be blamed for those unforced errors Photograph: Simon & SchusterNow Clinton admits taking pleasure in Trump’s legal woes – then attempts to cloak her emotions in a patina of rectitude “Was there even a tiny bit of schadenfreude when I heard about the verdict in New York?” she asks of Trump’s conviction on 34 criminal charges arising from hush-money payments to a porn star But the truth is that I felt more relief than pleasure seeing the rule of law prevail she catalogs the 45th president’s sins: “Trump was (twice) impeached and now convicted of 34 felonies.” But there is also self-pity aplenty she laments the “bogus Whitewater investigation and Bill’s impeachment ordeal” Bogusness and ordeals are in the eyes of the beholder As for the impeachment of Bill Clinton over his lies about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky it morphed into a political disaster for Republicans Both Newt Gingrich and Bob Livingston were forced to quit as House speaker Bill’s behavior led to him losing his right to practice law before the supreme court and copping a five-year suspension from the bar Hillary Clinton also trains fire on Steve Bannon which did damage of its own in the 2016 campaign She says the trio wrongly trashed the Clinton Foundation the former first couple’s big post-presidency venture an attack that “exacted a toll that neither one of us saw coming” and “still pains me” “The Clinton Foundation was like Bill’s second child,” Hillary writes “He poured his enormous energy and enthusiasm into building it He got so much pleasure and satisfaction from seeing its impact on the world.” awaiting trial for fraud and conspiracy – was with Mercer a pillar of Cambridge Analytica this was a clear case of the ‘vast right-wing conspiracy’ in action,” Clinton charges referring to her famous claim about forces ranged against her and her husband Schweizer shifted his focus to spreading conspiracy theories about Joe Biden and his son Hunter.” a federal jury convicted Hunter Biden on gun charges Imagine the repercussions if Joe Biden were still heading the Democratic ticket Something Gained is strongest when it chronicles the protests that seized Columbia University last spring Clinton is now a professor at the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs (Sipa) demonstrating against Israel’s response to the surprise attack by Hamas on 7 October morphed into “an excuse to chant antisemitic slogans” She told students “that if Yasser Arafat had accepted the deal offered by my husband in 2000 for a state that the Israeli government was prepared to accept the Palestinian people would be celebrating their 23rd year of statehood” She also derides Benjamin Netanyahu for taking “zero responsibility” for the surprise attack let alone step down” as prime minister of Israel It’s always a bit rich when a Clinton criticizes others for not taking personal responsibility few have witnessed history as closely as Hillary Something Lost, Something Gained is published in the US by Simon & Schuster Print Fox News’ Peter Doocy and Fox Business’ Hillary Vaughn have welcomed a second child “Meet George Jack Doocy! Born after 30 hours of labor at 8lb, 11oz and 20.5 inches long — on our fourth wedding anniversary,” White House correspondent Doocy said Thursday on social media. “So thank you, son, for being the reason I’ll never forget to get your mom a card when I’m grabbing a birthday card for you!” Hollywood Inc. The son of “Fox & Friends” host Steve Doocy has fast become a noisy fixture in the briefing room The post included a number of family photos, including several of George in a onesie and a shot of the couple’s 2-year-old daughter Bridget checking out her new little brother Doocy, 37, married Vaughn in 2021 at a small ceremony in Bluffton, S.C., during the COVID pandemic, four years to the day before their second baby arrived. Bridget arrived Feb Vaughn, a D.C. correspondent for the business network since 2016, was told during a routine OB appointment that it was baby time, she told People exclusively. “Maybe he was tired of hearing me talk about taxes — I don’t blame him!” said the 35-year-old, who had been reporting from the IRS before showing up for the April 15 appointment. “Thirty hours of labor later — George made his grand entrance to the world. I’m glad Peter took care of our taxes early this year!” Television Kat Timpf quickly went from childbirth to a double mastectomy after learning she had cancer the same day she welcomed her son A few days before the birth, Doocy was dive-bombed by a pigeon while on air doing a segment about tariffs, mussing his trademark hair, something he shares with his father, longtime “Fox & Friends” host Steve Doocy. “That’s probably so dirty,” the younger Doocy said on the White House lawn moments after getting bird-whacked. “Hey! President Trump, if you’re watching upstairs, we’ve got to do something about these birds. Where’s the [National] Park Service? They are always out here ... except when the birds are landing on my head.” In the People story, Steve Doocy, 68, joked that his son had actually been hit by “a stork” and that George had arrived shortly after his son shampooed out any bird goo. Christie D’Zurilla is an assistant editor for entertainment news on the Fast Break team. A graduate of USC, she joined the Los Angeles Times in 2003 as a copy editor, started writing about celebrities in 2009 and has more than 34 years of journalism experience in Southern California. California Subscribe for unlimited access Site Map Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time emergency services crews remain at the scene of a Hillarys backyard where a mammoth rescue operation of a man trapped in a hole is expected to continue for several hours and St John Ambulance are involved in the rescue with the man trapped four metres below the surface and sand up to his waist Rescuers used large reinforcement paddles to secure the walls of the hole before sending a ladder down with a rope was attempting to find a sewer line as part of a plan to subdivide the property We’re thinking of all those involved in the operation A heavily contested debate on the number of teaching vacancies in schools has fired up again today during a budget estimates hearing in WA parliament Member for the south metropolitan region Nick Goiran asked minister Sue Ellery how many vacancies had been reported by schools at the beginning of 2024 Debate over how many teaching vacancies there are in WA schools has ignited at parliament.Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The state government has been quick to point out there was a teacher in front of every classroom at the start of the year, but others were equally keen to state that not all of those teachers were permanent. Ellery said there were many reasons schools might report a vacancy including a need for a cover for maternity leave unless you understand all the components that go along with it like the fact there is significant churn…” Ellery started before being interrupted by Goiran “I’m not interested in significant churn,” he said “What I’m interested in is the department knowing how many vacancies they need to assist schools with “If a school says to the department ‘please help us to fill three vacancies’ then the department clearly knows that the number is three “There are many schools that are presumably making that request at the beginning of the year so that’s the information I’m seeking – obviously it’s available.” Ellery said she would take the question on notice Helicopter vision feeding into our newsroom courtesy of 9 News Perth shows emergency crews crowding in a Hillarys backyard with a man trapped up to his waist in sand down a narrow well The man has been given a towel and water as emergency crews continue to try and work out how to get to him without risking the walls of the trench becoming unstable Orbell Road is closed this afternoon as the rescue continues The hole is estimated to be four metres deep The man is trapped in a hole at the rear of the Hillarys property The hole is at the rear of the property.Credit: 9 News Perth To breaking news now and a male is trapped in a hole in a Hillarys backyard Fire crews are rushing to the scene where a male in stuck in sand up to his waist in a three to four-metre deep trench in the back corner of a residential block The male is conscious and speaking with rescuers but the area around him has been described as ‘unstable’ St John Ambulance is also on the scene after receiving the emergency call at 2.55pm today The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has closed the street and is preparing to conduct a vertical rescue An update now on the two people rushed to hospital this afternoon after being found unconscious inside their Westminster home are in a critical condition at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital suffering from monoxide poisoning Department of Fire and Emergency Services acting Swan district officer Luke Miles said a family had recently moved into the house with the mother and father using a charcoal burner in their bedroom overnight to stay warm they’ve been exposed to potential carbon monoxide poisoning,” he said “Unfortunately for the family they located the two adults and called triple-0 at that point.” Perth shivered through its coldest morning in nearly a year today with temperatures dipping to three degrees A 15-year-old boy has been charged over a fire at a western suburbs school police and emergency services were called to Subiaco Primary School on Bagot Road after a fire was reported The blaze occurred at Subiaco Primary School.Credit: 9 News Perth It caused an estimated $100,000 worth of damage Specialist officers from the Arson Squad today charged a 15-year-old boy from Osborne Park with criminal damage by fire and three counts of stealing from an unrelated incident He will appear in Perth Children’s Court this afternoon The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone with any information relating to this fire, or who has CCTV or dash-cam vision of Bagot Road in Subiaco around the time of the fire, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestopperswa.com.au A man and woman aged in their 50s have been rushed to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Six ambulance crews had been sent to an incident at a home in the northern Perth suburb of Westminster firefighters and ambulances rushed to the Westminster house Neighbours said they smelt “something off” coming from the house Police said there was limited information available but at this early stage it appears to be a medical incident Two fire trucks and one police car remain at the site where the Town of Cottesloe council is preparing to reconsider billionaire Andrew Forrest’s long-held plans to revamp the Indiana Teahouse It’s been more than two-and-a-half years since Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s property company Fiveight presented the latest iteration of its 2019 plan to refurbish the beachfront Teahouse site with fine dining an underground spa and a 31-room boutique hotel The Cottesloe council had deferred a decision on the proposal pending independent reports into its merits and a business plan after it determined it was complex and warranted legal A render of a new design for the redevelopment of the Indiana Teahouse in Cottesloe.Credit: Tattarang Fiveight unsuccessfully lobbied for a clear timeline and the release of the plans for public consultation in late 2022 After dozens of meetings and consultant fees bankrolled by Fiveight the proposal appeared to have stalled — until now The Indiana Teahouse redevelopment resurfaced on the council’s agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting But details on exactly what the council is considering are scant and the matter is set to be deliberated behind closed doors A spokesperson for Fiveight said the company would not be drawn on the matter The Forrests have held a decade-long lease for the Teahouse from the local government since 2019 with the consent of the Lands Minister global fast fashion brand Shein has managed to revive its planned three-day pop-up store in Perth just weeks after it was scrapped by a northern suburbs shopping centre The ultra-cheap online retailer announced the Shein Air pop-up would now take place at the Claremont Showgrounds from July 5 Shein’s website adds an average of 2000 new products daily.Credit: Ore Huiying/Bloomberg More than 2500 bargain hunters have already registered their interest online with the temporary store marking the fashion and lifestyle retailer’s first physical shopfront in WA Earlier this month, WAtoday revealed Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre had scrapped the event slated for June 21 less than a fortnight after it was announced The shopping centre’s owner declined to be drawn on the reason for the event’s cancellation which is now the world’s largest apparel retailer has come under intense scrutiny over perceptions of poor garment quality skyrocketing carbon emissions and allegations of unethical labour practices in China The chief executive of Optus Stadium has responded to concerns aired by some AFL commentators around the playing surface at the venue this season The CEO of Optus Stadium has responded to concerns about the ground’s turf works closely with our contractors throughout the year to ensure a quality environment is made available to all players and officials 2024 the AFL conducted an independent turf assessment at Optus Stadium and rated the surface as “Good” for Presentation Traction and Stability and Irrigation (with “Very Good” being the highest marker) The AFL reported after the May 10 inspection that “the surface at Optus Stadium is in good condition with the majority of the surface in very good condition” and that “the sections of wear are still within the preferred range however there is some aesthetic appearance issues with mature rye grass from last year persisting as the couch grass enters dormancy.” While this assessment provides reassurance about the standard of the stadium’s surface we acknowledge that the turf is not performing at the level we had hoped at this stage of the year Each year there is always a bit of a challenge transitioning from the summer grass to the winter grass This year the growth of the winter rye grass that we rely on for the football surface was impacted by the long meaning it hasn’t had time to germinate as well as we would have liked Due to this experience and likelihood of these sort of climatic conditions continuing in future years we are working with the turf curators on their plan for turf management going forward to make sure that we start the season in a much better position than we did this year The rye grass is now much more established and approaching the coverage required and we are confident that the turf conditions will improve as winter continues Our turf contractor continues to test the surface and it tests within AFL guidelines We\\u2019re thinking of all those involved in the operation We hope you\\u2019ll join us again tomorrow The state government has been quick to point out there was a teacher in front of every classroom at the start of the year \\u201CThe information [on vacancies] by itself unless you understand all the components that go along with it like the fact there is significant churn\\u2026\\u201D Ellery started before being interrupted by Goiran \\u201CI\\u2019m not interested in significant churn,\\u201D he said \\u201CWhat I\\u2019m interested in is the department knowing how many vacancies they need to assist schools with \\u201CIf a school says to the department \\u2018please help us to fill three vacancies\\u2019 then the department clearly knows that the number is three \\u201CThere are many schools that are presumably making that request at the beginning of the year so that\\u2019s the information I\\u2019m seeking \\u2013 obviously it\\u2019s available.\\u201D but the area around him has been described as \\u2018unstable\\u2019 they\\u2019ve been exposed to potential carbon monoxide poisoning,\\u201D he said \\u201CUnfortunately for the family they located the two adults and called triple-0 at that point.\\u201D He will appear in Perth Children\\u2019s Court this afternoon The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone with any information relating to this fire or who has CCTV or dash-cam vision of Bagot Road in Subiaco around the time of the fire to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via Neighbours said they smelt \\u201Csomething off\\u201D coming from the house where the Town of Cottesloe council is preparing to reconsider billionaire Andrew Forrest\\u2019s long-held plans to revamp the Indiana Teahouse It\\u2019s been more than two-and-a-half years since Andrew and Nicola Forrest\\u2019s property company Fiveight presented the latest iteration of its 2019 plan to refurbish the beachfront Teahouse site with fine dining the proposal appeared to have stalled \\u2014 until now The Indiana Teahouse redevelopment resurfaced on the council\\u2019s agenda for Tuesday night\\u2019s meeting with the temporary store marking the fashion and lifestyle retailer\\u2019s first physical shopfront in WA slated for June 21 less than a fortnight after it was announced The shopping centre\\u2019s owner declined to be drawn on the reason for the event\\u2019s cancellation which is now the world\\u2019s largest apparel retailer 2024 the AFL conducted an independent turf assessment at Optus Stadium and rated the surface as \\u201CGood\\u201D for Presentation Traction and Stability and Irrigation (with \\u201CVery Good\\u201D being the highest marker) The AFL reported after the May 10 inspection that \\u201Cthe surface at Optus Stadium is in good condition with the majority of the surface in very good condition\\u201D and that \\u201Cthe sections of wear are still within the preferred range however there is some aesthetic appearance issues with mature rye grass from last year persisting as the couch grass enters dormancy.\\u201D While this assessment provides reassurance about the standard of the stadium\\u2019s surface meaning it hasn\\u2019t had time to germinate as well as we would have liked This is probably not the page you’re looking for , opens new tab Read moreTrump also targeted Republican former Representative Liz Cheney former Biden White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Fiona Hill a Russia expert who served on his National Security Council during his first term.Mark Zaid a national security lawyer in Washington who represents whistleblowers a former Republican lawmaker who is a sharp Trump critic were among several others who had their security clearances revoked.He had already revoked the security clearance for Biden denying the former president to the traditional access to U.S presidents have traditionally received intelligence briefings so they can advise incumbent presidents on national security and foreign policy.In 2021 Biden revoked the security clearance for Trump who was then a former president.Reporting by Steve Holland and Jasper Ward; Editing by Shri Navaratnam and William Mallard Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved A huge 1400 square metre venue is coming to Pinnaroo Point, with construction now well underway of Hillarys Beach Club The mammoth multi-level venue will be open from breakfast through to dinner A wind-shielded terrace has also been included in the design so you can enjoy the stunning unimpeded ocean views year-round Amongst the 100-plus local staff joining the team the kitchen will have Samson Brent at the helm: the chef’s CV includes a stint with Gordon Ramsey at his flagship London restaurant with a current role overseeing the kitchen at sister venue The Iluka until the Beach Club opens its doors “We are very excited to bring the long-awaited Hillarys Beach Club to the community with an incredible beach feel and some of the best sunset views along the coast,” owner of both The Iluka and Hillarys Beach Club Ryan Esqulant said “We are right on the coast so want to be accessible for breakfast lunch and dinner crowd along with those wanting to enjoy a few drinks straight off the beach With a venue this size and location in the heart of Hillarys it is imperative that we deliver something for everyone.” Hillarys Beach Club is scheduled for completion in December 2023 There aren’t many things better than enjoying a Western Australian sunset on the beach but if you can do it with an ice-cold drink in hand And our friends in the north will very soon have their own awesome venue to do exactly that with Hillarys Beach Club at Pinnaroo Point less than two weeks away from opening its doors on Monday 11 December featuring multiple spaces and a diverse menu that already has mouths watering The variety of unique spaces mean there will be something for all-comers starting with Bar Cicchettis on the lower level – a casual spot perfect for families wit ah a breakfast menu from 7am that switches into Italian-inspired small dishes Also on the ground floor you’ll find Bert’s Ballroom the perfect private event space for weddings and corporate events accommodating up to 100 seated guests offering uninterrupted views over the beach with luxurious booth seating and huge marble bar serving up pub classics alongside a small Finally a takeaway window near the entrance will be slinging 6am coffees house-made pastries and more for you early-morning cyclists and beach-goers to get the ball rolling “Hillarys Beach Club embodies the spirit of community providing a space where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together and enjoy,” says owner Ryan Esqulant we prioritised supporting the local community by engaging tradespeople from the surrounding area It was our way of giving back and fostering a sense of local pride “The employment of over 200 staff from the community further reinforces our commitment to making this venue a hub for everyone.” Hillarys Beach Club is located at Pinnaroo Point, John Wilke Tarn, Hillarys, and opens Monday 11 December – head to hillarysbeachclub.com for more info Open navigation Close navigation Home All the major chapters in the American story from Indigenous beginnings to the present day History from countries and communities across the globe and Britons hailed it as a good omen for their country’s future Mount Everest sits on the crest of the Great Himalayas in Asia lying on the border between Nepal and Tibet or “Mother Goddess of the Land,” by the Tibetans the English named the mountain after Sir George Everest a 19th-century British surveyor of South Asia The summit of Everest reaches two-thirds of the way through the air of the earth’s atmosphere—at about the cruising altitude of jet airliners—and oxygen levels there are very low and weather is unpredictable and dangerous The first recorded attempt to climb Everest was made in 1921 by a British expedition that trekked 400 difficult miles across the Tibetan plateau to the foot of the great mountain A raging storm forced them to abort their ascent had seen what appeared to be a feasible route up the peak It was Mallory who quipped when later asked by a journalist why he wanted to climb Everest the day Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest the day in 1903 when entertainer Bob Hope was born and the day in 1973 that Tom Bradley became the first African American mayor of Los Angeles and climbers George Finch and Geoffrey Bruce reached an impressive height of more than 27,000 feet In another attempt made by Mallory that year seven Sherpa porters were killed in an avalanche have long played an essential support role in Himalayan climbs and treks because of their strength and ability to endure the high altitudes.) In 1924 the British launched a third Everest expedition and climber Edward Norton reached an elevation of 28,128 feet Mallory and Andrew Irvine launched a summit assault and were never seen alive again Mallory’s largely preserved body was found high on Everest—he had suffered numerous broken bones in a fall Whether or not he or Irvine reached the summit remains a mystery Several more unsuccessful summit attempts were made via Tibet’s Northeast Ridge route, and after World War II Tibet was closed to foreigners Nepal opened its door to the outside world and in 1950 and 1951 British expeditions made exploratory climbs up the Southeast Ridge route a Swiss expedition navigated the treacherous Khumbu Icefall in the first real summit attempt Shocked by the near success of the Swiss expedition a large British expedition was organized for 1953 under the command of Colonel John Hunt In addition to the best British climbers and such highly experienced Sherpas as Tenzing Norgay the expedition enlisted talent from the British Commonwealth such as New Zealanders George Lowe and Edmund Hillary the latter of whom worked as a beekeeper when not climbing mountains Members of the expedition were equipped with specially insulated boots and clothing and open- and closed-circuit oxygen systems the expedition pushed its way up the mountain in April and May 1953 A new passage was forged through the Khumbu Icefall and the climbers made their way up the Western Cwm Charles Evans and Tom Bourdillon launched the first assault on the summit and came within 300 feet of the top of Everest before having to turn back because one of their oxygen sets was malfunctioning Hillary inched himself up what was thereafter known as the Hillary Step the climbers arrived at the top of the world News of the success was rushed by runner from the expedition’s base camp to the radio post at Namche Bazar and then sent by coded message to London where Queen Elizabeth II learned of the achievement on June 1 Hillary and Hunt were knighted by the queen because he was not a citizen of a Commonwealth nation numerous expeditions have made their way up to Everest’s summit a Chinese expedition was the first to conquer the mountain from the Tibetan side and in 1963 James Whittaker became the first American to top Everest Tabei Junko of Japan became the first woman to reach the summit Reinhold Messner of Italy and Peter Habeler of Austria achieved what had been previously thought impossible: climbing to the Everest summit without oxygen More than 300 climbers have died attempting to summit the mountain Everest’s deadliest day occurred on April 25 when 19 people were killed in an avalanche at base camp following a 7.8 earthquake which killed more than 9,000 people and injured more than 23,000 in Nepal Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on May 29th On May 29, 1780, the treatment of Patriot prisoners by British Colonel Banastre Tarleton and his Loyalist troops leads to the coining of a phrase that comes to define British brutality for the rest of the War for Independence: “Tarleton’s Quarter.” After the surrender of Charleston on May 12, the 3rd Virginia, commanded by Colonel […] Following approval of statehood by the territory’s citizens, Wisconsin enters the Union as the 30th state. In 1634, French explorer Jean Nicolet landed at Green Bay, becoming the first European to visit the lake-heavy northern region that would later become Wisconsin. In 1763, at the conclusion of the French and Indian Wars, the region, a […] At the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention, on May 29, 1851, the formerly enslaved woman Sojourner Truth rises to speak and assert her right to equality as a woman, as well as a Black American. The exact wording of her speech, which becomes famous for the refrain, “Ain’t I a Woman?” has been lost to history. In […] On the night of Thursday, May 29, 1913, the pioneering Russian ballet corps Ballet Russes performs Igor Stravinsky’s ballet Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring), choreographed by the famous dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, at the Theatre de Champs-Elysees in Paris. Now considered a triumph of early modernist dance, the performance elicited a powerful negative […] One of America’s best-loved presidents, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, is born into a politically and socially prominent family in Brookline, Massachusetts, on May 29, 1917. He was the first American president to be born and then serve in the 20th century. In 1935, Kennedy enrolled at Harvard University and received a degree in international affairs with […] On May 29, 1942, on the advice of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler orders all Jews in occupied Paris to wear an identifying yellow star on the left side of their coats. Joseph Goebbels had made the persecution, and ultimately the extermination, of Jews a personal priority from the earliest days of the […] 2003 Some 35 U.S. states declare it to be Bob Hope Day on May 29, 2003, when the iconic comedic actor and entertainer turns 100 years old. 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But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day Learn something new with key events in history from the American Revolution to pop culture you agree to receive emails from HISTORY and A+E Global Media You must be 16 years or older and a resident of the United States CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced Popular Perth amusement park Great Escape will be completely demolished as secretive new plans to "make use" of the site with an unnamed company move forward The Hillarys Boat Harbour attraction was closed indefinitely after months of speculation in September last year and property management agency the Wyllie Group revealed it was "desperately seeking to fill [the] tenancy" Whoever takes up the lease will be cashing in on a prime bit of real estate.Credit: 6PR News Despite calls from locals and business owners to revive the once-popular tourist attraction 6PR's Simon Beaumont said a member of the public reported significant demolition works underway on Wednesday morning a Wyllie Group spokesman confirmed the entire Great Escape amusement park would now be demolished to make way for a new development The water slides will be torn down as a part of the works.Credit: 6PR News "The demolition of the site will included the removal of the water slides and all other recreational installations," a spokesman said adventure course and the Jungle Mountain have all been demolished The demolition is in accordance with the terms of its ground lease commitments with the Department of Transport who also confirmed full demolition works were now underway Wyllie Group executive chairman Wayne McGrath said they weren't able to discuss what would replace the Great Escape at the Hillarys Marina site "Wyllie Group are still in negotiations with the Department of Transport in relation to the Head Lease but has reached a negotiated conditional position with a new subtenant for the site," he said A spokesman said Hillarys locals could find out about the new development soon "Until all negotiations have concluded the company is unable to release details of the new planned facility however looks forward to being in a position to do so in the next few months." The Great Escape had long been a staple of tourist hub Hillarys Boat Harbour during the summer season, but punters were left in the dark when it appeared to close quietly following alleged "maintenance". ‎"After checking your website we decided to bring our kids for a fun school holiday activity on Friday only to discover that after our hour long drive you were closed for maintenance," one disappointed punter said "Not only is it ridiculous timing in school holidays but you're too ignorant to even put it up on your website and let people know It was soon revealed the park had disconnected its phone lines and sources said employees had quietly received letters of termination from the business When it was confirmed the park would be closing indefinitely, Hillarys restauranteur Toby Evans offered to take over the lease in an effort to have the park reopened by summer 2017. a Wyllie Group spokeswoman declined to comment on Mr Evan's pitch and said the company was still reviewing its options for the recently vacant tenancy Wyllie Group has a long-term lease with the Department of Transport covering parts of the commercial retail and recreation space of Hillarys Boat Harbour – including The Great Escape The park has been closed since June last year although it partially reopened for summer 2017 Popular Perth amusement park Great Escape will be completely demolished as secretive new plans to \\\"make use\\\" of the site with an unnamed company move forward and property management agency the Wyllie Group revealed it was \\\"desperately seeking to fill [the] tenancy\\\" 6PR's Simon Beaumont said a member of the public reported significant demolition works underway on Wednesday morning \\\"The demolition of the site will included the removal of the water slides and all other recreational installations,\\\" a spokesman said Wyllie Group executive chairman Wayne McGrath said they weren't able to discuss what would replace the Great Escape at the Hillarys Marina site \\\"Wyllie Group are still in negotiations with the Department of Transport in relation to the Head Lease but has reached a negotiated conditional position with a new subtenant for the site,\\\" he said \\\"Until all negotiations have concluded the company is unable to release details of the new planned facility however looks forward to being in a position to do so in the next few months.\\\" The Great Escape had long been a staple of tourist hub Hillarys Boat Harbour during the summer season \\u200E\\\"After checking your website we decided to bring our kids for a fun school holiday activity on Friday you were closed for maintenance,\\\" one disappointed punter said \\\"Not only is it ridiculous timing in school holidays but you're too ignorant to even put it up on your website and let people know When it was confirmed the park would be closing indefinitely a Wyllie Group spokeswoman declined to comment on Mr Evan's pitch and said the company was still reviewing its options for the recently vacant tenancy Wyllie Group has a long-term lease with the Department of Transport covering parts of the commercial retail and recreation space of Hillarys Boat Harbour \\u2013 including The Great Escape Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles Central New York WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music Performances will run from May 29 to June 29 Based on one of the world’s most beloved stories and the enchanting Disney animated film The Little Mermaid is a Broadway spectacular for dreamers of all ages to enjoy This fishy fable boasts such irresistible songs as “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and the Academy Award–winning “Under the Sea" and a love story that the whole family will love — whether you’re reliving the magic or seeing it for the first time The 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – are being presented tonight, Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NYU Skirball. 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Privacy Policy Michelle Calderon is the 'The Cat Whisperer' of stray felines Ms Calderon has befriended dozens of strays that have made a home at Hillarys Boat Harbour and is working to rehouse as many as she can But the tide is rising as the northern groyne of the marina has become a dumping ground for Perth's unwanted pets with dozens of felines finding refuge in the rocks by the lighthouse Ms Calderon began fishing at Hillarys Boat Harbour in 2011 when she first noticed the strays and has made it her personal mission to feed and care for them Hillarys marina has become a dumping ground for Perth's unwanted petsCredit: Michelle Calderon She says their numbers are multiplying as people continue to dump them and in warmer months when the cats began to breed "The last breeding season we had a phenomenal amount of kittens being born so trapping and neuteuring these cat's is a high priority for us," she said Ms Calderon works with the Cat Haven to capture the cats by hand neutered and returned to their home in the rocks I sat in the carpark by the lighthouse seeing the occasional cat dart between boulders None of them were game enough to approach me Michelle Calderon has spent the last five years caring for the strays that called Hillary's home.Credit: Blaize Pengilly At the faintest sound of the rumbling engine of the 'The Cat Whisperer's' car seven cats suddenly emerged from the rocks excitedly anticipating her arrival Armed with only a torch and a small bag of meat Hillary's Boat Harbour is home to dozens of unwanted cats.Credit: Facebook - Lighthouse Felines Their nature immediately changed from timid purring and nuzzling as she walks to the fishing platform where they are fed Ms Calderon visits up to three times a week knowing them by name hand feeding them raw meat Part of her ritual is walking down the length of the rock wall clearing litter and dry food left by others food left behind by others attracts rodents to the area and dry food leads to liver damage for the cats as most of their water intake comes from their diet Mike Diamond is a local who says the cats have been around for as long as he remembers but in recent times he's seen people dumping cats from their cars only to find refuge in the rocks and steal scraps of bait from fishermen to survive He believes that over-feeding the stray's causes harm to local wildlife and businesses are believed to have commissioned an independent contractor to capture and euthanise seven cats late last year The decision proved unpopular and an improved strategy to control the cat population is being implemented the cat's hunting ground spanned from the lighthouse right down to Whitfords Nodes where they once preyed on local wildlife But Ms Calderon said although they're not native the animals have become a vital part of maintaining a healthy eco system "The Department of Transport would like to have a certain number of cats here all of the time because frankly cats do keep down the vermin population." The Department of Transport have been contacted for comment please visit Ms Calderon's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Perth-Buy-Paws-for-a-Cause Michelle Calderon is the 'The Cat Whisperer' of stray felines But the tide is rising as the northern groyne of the marina has become a dumping ground for Perth's unwanted pets \\\"The last breeding season we had a phenomenal amount of kittens being born so trapping and neuteuring these cat's is a high priority for us,\\\" she said At the faintest sound of the rumbling engine of the 'The Cat Whisperer's' car but in recent times he's seen people dumping cats from their cars He believes that over-feeding the stray's causes harm to local wildlife and businesses the cat's hunting ground spanned from the lighthouse right down to Whitfords Nodes where they once preyed on local wildlife But Ms Calderon said although they're not native \\\"The Department of Transport would like to have a certain number of cats here all of the time because frankly cats do keep down the vermin population.\\\" please visit Ms Calderon's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Perth-Buy-Paws-for-a-Cause Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Curtin University scientists have discovered that Hillarys is sinking because of increased demands on aquifer water supplies in the metropolitan area the beachside suburb - famous for its boat harbour - sank six millimetres The Great Escape has been a long-time tenant of Hillarys Boat Harbour.Credit: Erin Jonasson said that they had found a correlation between the land subsiding and water being drawn out of aquifers to meet Perth's water demand the land begins to sink into the void that has been created," he said Professor Featherstone said that the subsidence had started slowly but had now reverted back to its former slower rate He said the project had set out to accurately measure land height and had worked in partnership with land agency Landgate and the Department of Water "We had a suspicion about land height but we needed to accurately determine what might be happening," he said "Australia is a relatively stable continent in terms of events like earthquakes There is an assumption that land height never changes and we wanted to test that." The project involved GPS tracking satellites field teams and other agencies around Australia and overseas Professor Featherstone said that being able to accurately determine the height of the land was important as it could also affect measurements from tidal gauges "If the land is sinking and you don't know about it then readings from the tidal gauges could suggest the sea is rising," he said Fremantle harbour has one of the oldest tidal gauges There are several others along the metropolitan coastline "Another effect could be that over a long period of time an event like a storm surge could have more of an impact on low-laying areas," the professor said Low-lying land could also be more susceptible to erosion Professor Featherstone said that project was continuing with radar and other satellite imaging "That will give us accurate time lapse photograph of what's going on," he said Perth gets 42 per cent of its water from ground water 41 per cent from desalination and just 17 per cent from surface water including dams Perth dams are currently at 28.7 per cent capacity Groundwater comes from rain which percolates down through the rocks and soils and into aquifers Perth has three layers of aquifers which are the: said that they had found a correlation between the land subsiding and water being drawn out of aquifers to meet Perth's water demand the land begins to sink into the void that has been created,\\\" he said \\\"We had a suspicion about land height but we needed to accurately determine what might be happening,\\\" he said \\\"Australia is a relatively stable continent in terms of events like earthquakes There is an assumption that land height never changes and we wanted to test that.\\\" \\\"If the land is sinking and you don't know about it then readings from the tidal gauges could suggest the sea is rising,\\\" he said \\\"Another effect could be that over a long period of time an event like a storm surge could have more of an impact on low-laying areas,\\\" the professor said \\\"That will give us accurate time lapse photograph of what's going on,\\\" he said A life term has been handed down to a young Perth mother who drowned her toddler son at Hillarys Boat Harbour in 2010 broke down as her sentence was read out in the Supreme Court a short time ago Twenty-two-month-old Te Reringa Kayden Ashley Wetere was found dead floating in water at Hillarys Boat Harbour last night The court had earlier heard how Killeen placed her 22-month-old son in the water of the harbour and left him to drown in a bid to save her on-off again relationship with the child's father Killeen initially claimed Te Reringa had gone missing in the harbour carpark sparking a search that ended with the toddler being found floating face-down in the water The couple who discovered the child initially thought he was a doll who was found dead last night at Hillarys Boat Harbour Killeen did not admit to killing her son until March this year when she entered a guilty plea in the Supreme Court she claimed she did not mean for him to die She will serve a minimum of 13 years before being eligible for parole Follow WAtoday on Twitter @WAtoday in the water of the harbour and left him to drown in a bid to save her on-off again relationship with the child's father Former Police Minister Rob Johnson has leaked an extraordinary phone message reportedly left by bitter rival and newly-elected Liberal member for Hillarys The two have been involved in a very public spat accusing each other of dirty tactics in the lead up to a hotly contested election At a debate in February organised by the Joondalup Business Association the pair refused to shake hands and spent most of the night tearing strips off each other Mr Katsambanis was one of the few bright lights for the Liberals picking up the seat of Hillarys after the Liberal party got smashed at the polls The animosity between Rob Johnson and Peter Katsambanis deepens But he then left a message on Mr Johnson's home phone at 2.49am on Sunday morning In a statement sent to WAtoday Mr Johnson added: "This [voicemail] demonstrates exactly why I ran for the seat .. I believe the people of Hillarys deserve better "This phone message and his comments to the media last night and this morning were deplorable." Mr Katsambanis told Radio 6PR on Monday morning that it had been a "very very tough 18 months" and he was honoured the people of Hillarys had chosen him to represent them in Parliament "I do admit I lost track of the time on Saturday night after the election .. the unglamorous stuff you do after an election," he said "I dispute that I was drunk and I am not sure that the speed of the communication that has been put out is the speed that I spoke at I think everyone knows my voice and that I speak relatively quickly "I had been given a beer by one of my team – I probably had about half of it then put it down After what we'd been through..." He said the motivation for the phone call was that Rob Johnson "didn't have the good grace" to ring and concede that he had been defeated "After all he has put my family through and my volunteers .. I would have thought it would have been the graceful thing to ring and concede "In all the elections that I've ever been involved with in 30 years people who are defeated in an election ring up and concede to their opponent "Perhaps I was motivated more by that anger What we have to focus on now is for me to represent the people of Hillarys to listen to them and to act on their behalf A few of my colleagues are hanging on and my thoughts and prayers go out to them but we do need to reflect on what we need to do to get back to our basic core values and start advocating for the people who supported us in 2013 because there were a lot of those who did in 2013 who chose not to this year." He refused to speculate on the Liberal Party leadership but said he would not be putting up his own hand for the job In May, Mr Johnson labelled Facebook comments made by Mr Katsambanis' wife Karalee - criticising the preselection process in Hillarys - as "deplorable" Ms Katsambanis - a radio personality and former Fairfax Media journalist - took to Facebook after her husband lost preselection for the blue ribbon seat of Hillarys to businessman Simon Ehrenfeld "F***ing ropeable," Mrs Katsambanis wrote "Being "threatened" because I am in the media to keep quiet...yeah right F**k with my husband and family...you have me to deal with and trust me that's not a path anyone would want to choose." Mr Katsambanis was formally preselected for the seat in May after the party dumped Mr Ehrenfeld \\u200BThe two have been involved in a very public spat But he then left a message on Mr Johnson's home phone at 2.49am on Sunday morning In a statement sent to WAtoday Mr Johnson added: \\\"This [voicemail] demonstrates exactly why I ran for the seat .. \\\"This phone message and his comments to the media last night and this morning were deplorable.\\\" Mr Katsambanis told Radio 6PR on Monday morning that it had been a \\\"very very tough 18 months\\\" and he was honoured the people of Hillarys had chosen him to represent them in Parliament \\\"I do admit I lost track of the time on Saturday night after the election .. the unglamorous stuff you do after an election,\\\" he said \\\"I dispute that I was drunk and I am not sure that the speed of the communication that has been put out is the speed that I spoke at \\\"I had been given a beer by one of my team \\u2013 I probably had about half of it then put it down He said the motivation for the phone call was that Rob Johnson \\\"didn't have the good grace\\\" to ring and concede that he had been defeated \\\"After all he has put my family through and my volunteers .. \\\"In all the elections that I've ever been involved with in 30 years people who are defeated in an election ring up and concede to their opponent \\\"Perhaps I was motivated more by that anger because there were a lot of those who did in 2013 who chose not to this year.\\\" Mr Johnson made by Mr Katsambanis' wife Karalee - criticising the preselection process in Hillarys - as \\\"deplorable\\\" \\\"F***ing ropeable,\\\" Mrs Katsambanis wrote \\\"Being \\\"threatened\\\" because I am in the media to keep quiet...yeah right that's not a path anyone would want to choose.\\\" Mr Katsambanis was formally preselected for the seat in May after the party dumped Mr Ehrenfeld.