Leading Australian gold miner Westgold Resources Limited has committed to a long-term lease for an 8,755 sqm premium-grade warehouse and distribution facility at 146 Maddington Road Cushman & Wakefield facilitated the transaction The facility, developed by Capital Prudential, is approximately 21km southeast of the Perth CBD, with the deal being brokered by Cushman & Wakefield’s WA Logistics & Industrial team. Nick Goodridge Cushman & Wakefield’s National Director Head of Logistics & Industrial – Western Australia said: "Maddington is widely regarded as a core industrial location forming part of Perth’s premier eastern corridor which provides unrivalled connectivity to major transport links and proximity to Perth’s thriving southern corridor residential catchments.” “146 Maddington Road is a significant and strategically positioned facility in one of Perth’s most established industrial zones,” he said “The quality of the accommodation at 146 Maddington Road was a key driver in securing this major transaction and a testament to both the developer and their builder Alita Constructions in delivering this first-class industrial asset,” Goodridge said Capital Prudential is an alternative asset manager specialising in disciplined real estate development Capital Prudential is focused on creating investment opportunities while providing capital solutions to mid-scale property developers across the specialty commercial industrial and boutique residential sectors in Australia Managing Director at Capital Prudential said “This significant milestone aligns perfectly with our strategic focus on investing in locations that demonstrate strong underlying fundamentals such as the robust Western Australian market The calibre of tenant in Westgold underscores the strength and resilience of the WA economy and reflects the quality of our investment approach This lease reinforces our commitment to delivering long-term value through carefully considered investments in key growth regions." Frasers Property Industrial has today announced our first capital partnership in Australia with an investment vehicle sponsored by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (“MSREI”).  Jess Freeman • 05/05/2025 A prominent hotel development site in the heart of Randwick is set to hit the market offering a rare opportunity to capitalise on a DA-approved project in one of Sydney’s most tightly held Eastern Suburbs pockets Victoria’s dairy regions are facing growing challenges in accessing housing affecting workforce attraction and retention and threatening the long-term sustainability of the state’s $3 billion dairy industry Jess Freeman • 28/04/2025 In one of the most hotly contested auctions Melbourne has seen in recent years a landmark retail property in the heart of Oakleigh’s bustling Eaton Mall has sold for $12.1 million – setting multiple records and underscoring the surging demand for blue-chip retail assets Jess Freeman • 25/04/2025 In a move that underscores the sustained demand for large-scale mixed-use development opportunities in metropolitan Melbourne one of the city’s most significant infill development sites has been acquired by a prominent local developer Jess Freeman • 17/02/2025 Harmony Fields in Maddington could soon be home to a massive outdoor drive-in cinema featuring four screens According to the proposal developed by Rowe Group and Ace Cinemas the drive-in cinema would feature 800 parking bays and operate Monday to Sunday from sunset until 1 am with vehicles receiving the soundtrack through their car radios the Mini Golf and Café are proposed to operate before weekday film screenings and from 12 pm to 4 pm on weekends currently under review and open for public comment through the City of Gosnells said she looks forward to receiving community feedback before finalising her position on the proposal; however the final decision will not rest with the council “I understand it would be the second drive-in cinema in Perth and the only one in Perth’s southern suburbs It could provide another entertainment option for residents in the south-east corridor,” she said “The city is not the decision maker for this application; however it will prepare a report including community feedback for the Metropolitan Outer Development Assessment Panel who are the final decision makers for this proposal.” A Facebook post from the Examiner Newspapers announcing the potential development went viral last week attracting over 2,000 reactions—primarily positive—along with nearly a thousand comments I heard so many stories about the old drive-in and I would love this wonderful idea to get approved” not everyone is pleased with the drive-in cinema proposal with several residents living nearby expressing concerns about the potential negative impact it will have on the area and environment and a new Facebook group called “Save Harmony Fields” has attracted 150 members who moved near Harmony Fields just over three years ago for its quietness and proximity to nature believes the location is unsuitable for the drive-in cinema and suggests that the nearby Maddington football field situated in a largely vacant general industry area in the evenings would be a better fit to minimise potential noise “I understand that the idea of a drive-in cinema appeals to some people but I don’t think they’ve considered how they’d feel to be living next to it or to lose their recreational space,” Ms Webster said “I hope people actually look at the development plans and think about the size and location of this proposal because it really is massive and will destroy the amenity of the area.” In addition to the planting of casuarina trees and hedges the proposal includes 1.8-meter-high fencing to reduce light spill from headlights toward the adjacent Ballard Place Ms Webster believes there’s so much more that Harmony Fields could be to the local community and the concept put forward is that people will drive in quietly listen to their radio with their windows up and engines off “The residents I’ve spoken with would love this to be a space that actually brings people together We have lots of suggestions if the City of Gosnells is interested.” the developers believe the proposal should be supported by the Metropolitan Outer Development Assessment Panel for seven key reasons “The proposed development provides an opportunity to enhance the currently underutilised subject site whilst providing many of the social and recreational benefits associated with public open space,” the application stated The acoustic report included in the application also states that noise monitoring was conducted on-site in December 2023 it believes that the drive-in cinema would have minimal noise impact it believes that the drive-in cinema would be capable of compliance with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations Speakers around the café playing movie soundtracks and door closings were considered in the report “It is understood/assumed that the soundtrack from movies will be played through the radio of cars have not been considered in relation to the noise impact of the development,” the report stated “Although not part of the environmental assessment the site is located adjacent to Tonkin Highway and noise monitoring of the background noise levels in the area indicate that the noise received at the neighbouring residences from the proposed development would be below the existing background noise level.” To view the full Planning Application and provide feedback, please visit the Your Say page on the City of Gosnells website at yoursay.gosnells.wa.gov.au. Get your Local Examiner Digital Edition straight to your InboxName*Email* Are You a Human Police set up a crime scene in Maddington following the man's death. (ABC News) Link copiedShareShare articleA woman has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of a man in Perth's south-east. Emergency services were called to a home in Maddington on Tuesday evening and allegedly found the 51-year-old injured man. Police say he suffered a stab wound to his leg during an altercation with a 49-year-old woman, who left the home before police arrived. Officers performed CPR on the man at the house before he was rushed to Armadale hospital by paramedics, but he died a short time later. The woman was then arrested and on Wednesday afternoon was charged with one count of murder. The woman, who lives in the South West town of Collie, is set to face the Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday. 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) This is probably not the page you’re looking for A small but dedicated group of Maddington locals gathered at Mission Australia’s Wattle House earlier this month to address community concerns and discuss how to improve their neighbourhood Mission Australia has selected Maddington and its surrounding suburbs as a ‘Community of Focus,’ committing to fund a place-based initiative aimed at working with and strengthening the community over the next 10 years The initiative includes funding to establish a local team that will work alongside Mission Australia to foster positive With Wattle House support services being open to the local community for more than 25 years this will reinforce the charity’s presence in the area Collective Impact Facilitator Arlene Hand said the workshop identified significant needs but also great potential for community growth “The group discussed places of connection in Maddington people connected to this place and permission to work in Maddington,” Ms Hand said “We left with a purpose to better understand young people’s safety school engagement issues and sense of culture and belonging in Maddington Ms Hand said the effort to enhance Maddington for the better will be a collective one building on the strengths already present in the community “A series of community forums are being planned with the intent to engage community services business and industry in the conversations about what might need to change to keep young people safe improve school engagement and enhance belonging for young people from all cultures.” a youth reference group was also called for Community of Focus Maddington wants to put power back in the hands of the people to define how the issues might be best solved,” Ms Hand added “Young people who want to help co-design a Youth Voice for Maddington and residents and business owners in Maddington who are interested in engaging with the initiative are encouraged to reach out to us for next steps.” Peace Park in Maddington is set to undergo a $1.7 million transformation aimed at improving parkland facilities on the park’s eastern side and supporting local housing needs in the area The redevelopment will see the construction of a new boardwalk accompanied by newly landscaped areas featuring a nature play zone and concrete pathways connecting the boardwalk to these spaces After a contract was awarded at the latest council meeting last week to Densford Civil City of Gosnells mayor Terresa Lynes said it was fantastic to finally see the development come to fruition and it will create more housing opportunities “I am excited to see this project progressing Peace Park will be a great space for the local Maddington community to gather and relax,” she said “I believe that it will open up a few blocks for sale for the public as well Densford Civil has been working on the Southern River Business Park the most extensive commercial development ever undertaken by the City of Gosnells construction at Peace Park is anticipated to take six months a free outdoor screening of the festive favourite Elf (2003) will be held at Carabeen Park on Westfield Street in Maddington on Friday the event offers families the chance to enjoy a bouncy castle which will begin as the sun sets and finish around 9 pm A free sausage sizzle will also be provided or you can purchase a sweet treat from an ice cream truck that will be on-site Gosnells Mayor Terresa Lynes is looking forward to the event and hopes to see the community come together for a holly jolly evening full of festive cheer and family fun “Maddington Movie Magic is a great opportunity for local families to enjoy a free movie and sausage sizzle and get to know each other The movie Elf is always popular with the crowds so we look forward to seeing you there,” she said “City of Gosnells community events bring people together making our suburbs feel friendlier and more welcoming as well as providing a fantastic opportunity for local residents to get out and have a great time.” Attendees are encouraged to bring their own rugs and cushions to get comfy under the stars and enjoy the movie For more details on Maddington Movie Magic or other upcoming events hosted by the city, visit gosnells.wa.gov.au Gosnells Police are seeking public assistance with an investigation into a stealing and threats incident in Maddington on Sunday 6 April 2025 At about 11.30am a male entered a grocery store and began filling his bags with produce a female staff member approached the man and asked him to return the stolen goods The man threatened to assault the female and grabbed her phone from her hands Canning Vale Police are seeking public assistance in relation to a stealing incident that occurred in Thornlie on Wednesday 2 April 2025 the victim locked their electric scooter to a bike rack on Burslem Drive When the victim returned to the bike rack around 1.15pm Rewards are available and you can remain anonymous. Contact Crime Stoppers with your tips: 1800333000 or www.crimestopperswa.com.au The City of Gosnells is now reevaluating its consent for a proposed drive-in cinema at Harmony Fields in Maddington A motion proposed by Councillor Glenn Dewhurst was narrowly passed requesting the CEO prepare a report for Council on the implications of withdrawing the City’s consent to the development application The motion also asks the Mayor and CEO to meet with relevant State Government Ministers to discuss the potential for the drive-in cinema to be developed elsewhere in the City with operations running daily from sunset until 1 am offering two screenings each night with sound delivered through car radios Last week’s council meeting drew a packed audience with over 50 community members present to show their support for those voicing concerns about proposed the project Speaking in support of Councillor Dewhurst’s motion a local resident of Maddington near Harmony Fields expressed concerns about the environmental impact and potential safety issues the development could raise “The removal of public open spaces impacts many of the residents around the area because it’s being used daily for exercise relaxation and supporting their mental health and well-being,” Mr Kelly said alcohol and liquor licensing are not mentioned at all there’s going to be 12 employees on-site at any given time It seems unlikely that BYO access and consumption of alcohol will be effectively controlled.” “There’ll be no economic advantage for Maddington in the proposal no social advantage for Maddington in this proposal and there is no way that this will line up with the beautification of Maddington.” Local mum Katie Cullen from Maddington also urged the City to withdraw support for the proposed drive-in cinema at Harmony Fields stating that the open space is the community’s “backyard” and “shared refuge,” particularly as properties across Perth get smaller “The last thing I want for my children is more screens Any development should complement the existing space and promote an active harmonious community,” Ms Cullen said “The open spaces we protect today are a promise to our future generations and that they will have room to breathe While Mayor Terresa Lynes confirmed she has been in contact with the Deputy Premier of WA to discuss alternative sites if a suitable solution for Harmony Fields isn’t reached she did not support Councillor Glenn Dewhurst’s motion stating the established process should run its course and this motion disrupts that process and could undermine confidence in our system,” Mayor Lynes said this doesn’t stop the course or the process we will still continue with the development application and we will still continue with seeking your feedback on what that is.” Mayor Lynes confirmed one of the alternative sites that was considered and still hopes it could be a viable option “Ace Cinemas originally hoped to develop a site near Tom Bateman Wetlands in Thornlie which is currently used as a laydown area for the Thornlie Cockburn line rail works,” she said “The State Government did not support this option and intends to rehabilitate the land when the rail works are complete I still believe this site has some potential.” As the ‘Your Say’ feedback for the planning application through the City of Gosnells closed on November 19 planning officers at the City will now prepare a report that analyses the comments made by the community The report will take into account a range of other factors before presenting a responsible authority report to the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel (MODAP) City of Gosnells’ CEO Ian Cowie clarified that even if MODAP approves the drive-in development the City of Gosnells will still have a say if the project goes ahead as the Council ultimately controls the lease for the land we indicated a consent for the application to come forward to be considered,” Mr Cowie said “It will be the council’s responsibility (if the development is approved by MODAP) to tell me whether they want to give a lease or not.” Regardless of the drive-in application outcome the City recently secured $168,500 through a Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) funding grant for the ‘Habitat at Harmony Fields project the planting will occur outside of the cinema area the planting will still take place both inside and outside of the proposed development area A 69-year-old woman and her 66-year-old brother from Maddington have each been fined $6,000 and prohibited from owning animals for five years after being found guilty of animal cruelty at Armadale Magistrates Court on Wednesday the male offender was fined $2,000 for obstructing an RSPCA WA inspector whom he hindered and verbally abused while she was performing her duties RSPCA officers attended the pair’s home following a cruelty report regarding a sheep that appeared to be underweight and had difficulty walking the RSPCA inspector observed the three-year-old ram The male offender said the sheep had arthritis and could only stand with assistance Cara hesitated to walk and couldn’t bear the weight on his front right leg The male offender claimed a vet had previously advised only anti-inflammatory medication was needed the vet also advised that Cara required x-rays and further testing or humane euthanasia the vet noted the ram appeared “significantly worse,” lame The offenders were directed to take Cara to a vet and follow their advice the inspector found Cara standing on three legs and shuffling for balance but the male offender attempted to physically stop the seizure and verbally abused the inspector Cara was taken to an external veterinary clinic where the vet recommended humane euthanasia after two days due to severe lameness and pain with no improvement despite daily medication Magistrate Matthew Holgate said the offenders had shown a lack of remorse for their actions describing it as “serious conduct as it involved neglect of a higher nature” and the offenders had “complete disregard of expert evidence and advice” They were found to be cruel to an animal by allowing the ram to suffer harm that could have been alleviated through reasonable steps and were also ordered to pay nearly $13,000 in legal costs The pair’s ban on animal ownership was granted a delayed start until 25 October to allow them time to rehome their remaining animals The maximum penalty for an animal cruelty charge is a $50,000 fine and up to five years in prison contact RSPCA WA’s 24/7 phone number at 1300 278 358 or report it online at rspcawa.org.au Dunnell Park in Maddington is set for a revamp with the City of Gosnells working alongside Water Corporation to transform the park’s stormwater drainage system into a living stream The proposed new waterway will feature stable banks and native vegetation creating a habitat for local wildlife such as fish and waterbirds while also improving water quality and providing a natural space for the community to relax and connect with their environment a new playground with rubber softfall will be installed The redevelopment of the park is part of the City’s Greenspace Planning program which aims to increase the amount of usable public open space and meet community demands while ensuring environmental best practices are implemented in park upgrades Dunnell Park will be classified as a neighbourhood park with additional assets and enhanced facilities A community consultation session will be held at Dunnell Park for more information and to share your thoughts you can complete a survey online at yoursay.gosnells.wa.gov.au/dunnell After lengthy discussions with the City of Gosnells Main Roads WA (MRWA) has rejected a proposal for traffic signals at the intersection of Burslem Drive and Attfield Street in Maddington which was initially requested through a petition A petition gathering over 414 signatures was presented to the City of Gosnells council in September 2023 calling for the installation of traffic lights at the Maddington intersection citing concerns over “several serious accidents.” as they are responsible for approving traffic changes on public roads including installing or removing traffic signals the City of Gosnells collected traffic data in December 2023 MRWA determined that new traffic signals at the intersection would be too close to the signalised intersection at Albany Highway and Burslem Drive and would potentially impact traffic flow and safety The city then explored various options to enhance pedestrian safety by implementing a crossing near the intersection MRWA determined that implementing any of these options would negatively impact the road environment and potentially create more issues than it would resolve again raising concerns about overall safety and traffic flow “Based on the findings of a traffic survey and in-depth analysis conducted by the City of Gosnells the data currently does not support the need for a signalised pedestrian crossing facility,” a Main Roads WA Spokesperson said “The safety of motorists and pedestrians is Main Roads’ number one priority and decisions regarding upgrades and new safety treatments are always based on detailed investigations and analysis of traffic data and movements.” According to data collected by the City of Gosnells an average of 4,922 vehicles per day use the intersection nine crashes were recorded at the Burslem Drive/Attfield Street intersection Gosnells Mayor Terresa Lynes is disappointed the petition’s requests could not be met but recognises the concerns raised by MRWA “I understand that Main Roads WA considered all available data traffic volumes and speed when investigating possible crossing types and locations,” Mayor Lynes said “The City will continue to work with Main Roads WA on road improvements in the area to ensure safety is prioritised.” MRWA said they are still open to pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection if the city proceeds with planned road duplication work “The City has plans to upgrade the remaining section of Burslem Drive to incorporate two lanes of travel (duplicate) in both directions around Attfield Street which would make pedestrian crossing more difficult,” a spokesperson for Main Roads said “Main Roads supports the provision of improved pedestrian crossing facilities as part of the upgrades and will be discussing the suitable options on Burslem Drive between Attfield Street and Heron Place at our next meeting with the City of Gosnells in late 2024.” MRWA plans to convert the existing give-way left-turn from Burslem Drive onto Albany Highway into a double signalised left-turn which means Burslem Drive southbound at the exit from the traffic signals will also be duplicated These modifications are expected to be tendered and delivered in the 2025/26 financial year Three rising stars from Maddington’s Little Athletics Club dazzled on the global stage at the 29th Annual Junior International Tour and Jackson Almstrom shined at the two-day event each taking home an impressive array of medals Katica won silver in the 1500 metre walk and three bronze medals in the 1500 Trent claimed silver in the 1500-metre walk and bronze in the 400-metre relay run while Jackson earned bronze in the 400-metre relay run Athletes aged 14 and 15 who excelled at the 2024 WA State Track and Field Championships or State Combined Event Championships were invited to represent Western Australia in the international event where the young achievers spent a total of four days They competed over two days at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium against fellow young athletes from the Singapore Sports School Council and the Ministry of Education Malaysia with the remaining two days were dedicated to activities and sightseeing The local athletes continued their impressive performances at the WA State Road Walking Championship held on August 18 Katica won the gold medal in the women’s 5km walk while Trent claimed gold in the men’s 5km walk Tory D’Alessio secured gold in the women’s 2km walk The club’s head coach’s daughter and father said they were incredibly proud of all the athlete’s efforts and determination “Their success across such a diverse range of events demonstrates the well-rounded talent we’re nurturing in our community,” they said The Maddington Little Athletics Club will begin pre-season training for the summer season at Harmony Fields on Tuesday welcoming children aged 5-17 of all abilities For more information or to get involved, contact the club at 0423 653 144 or follow them on Facebook This year’s Y WA (formerly YMCA) Youth Parliament representative for Thornlie a Law and Psychology student at Curtin University and proud lifelong Maddington resident used his position to advocate for the development of vacant land throughout the Thornlie electorate As one of 59 young people aged 15 to 25 representing a state electorate Mr Kunnath engaged with local leaders to explore the challenges facing the electorate which inspired him to write a Private Members’ Statement speech highlighting the potential of vacant land as a solution to the ongoing housing crisis He believes Thornlie is a potential goldmine for property developers amid a housing shortage and thinks they’re overlooking valuable opportunities but our local property developers struggle with infill projects and prefer more affluent regions This isn’t just bad for our community; it’s bad for developers “While West Australians suffer from the housing crisis property developers continue to miss out on the wealth of opportunities Thornlie and its neighbouring suburbs offer.” Mr Kunnath would like to see more collaboration between the City of Gosnells and property developers to transform neglected land such as Maddington Oval and other areas in Thornlie into vibrant communities that can effectively address pressing housing needs “I understand that the issue is complex and that there isn’t an easy fix But it appears there’s no good justification for the extent of unused residential blocks in the beautiful suburb I am lucky to call home,” he said “How is it that amid a housing crisis Stretching 150 kilometres along the coast from Two Rocks to Dawesville Perth’s urban sprawl has earned it the title of the ‘longest city in the world.’ A recent report by the Property Council WA found that the majority of new houses in Perth still continue to be constructed on the urban fringe and that WA has fallen behind in the delivery of new homes with the shortfall set to increase by a further 25,000 homes by the end of 2027 in regards to the Land Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 2023 spoke passionately about the abundance of vacant land in the local area and suggested the real estate sector may be leading the government astray about the need for more land “We have land that is 15 kilometres from the CBD that has been lying vacant for literally years,” Mr Tallentire said heavy infrastructure is all there and ready to go we have not been able to develop it.” the property industry is telling us that there is no land and that we need more land supply.” the State Government announced new reforms aimed at increasing housing supply in WA which will support the construction of 1,691 apartments across various suburbs through the $80 million Infrastructure Development Fund Aiming to ‘unlock lazy land,’ twenty-two new projects will share up to $16.91 million from the Targeted Apartment Rebate stream to facilitate residential development Residents have expressed fears that a bold plan to build a drive-in cinema near a footy field will leave the area looking 'like a prison' Plans are being made to build four outdoor movie screens, a cafe and a mini golf course on the Harmony Field Reserve, in Maddington, in Perth's south east The proposal will also consider constructing a car park that can house around 800 vehicles with screenings for movies to be held every day of the week until 1am Furious residents have slammed the move as a disaster, arguing it will block the view of the reserve that is spread across nearly 77 hectares of land 'It's going to make the place look like a prison,' Craig McGuckin told 7News there's going to be 10 hectares of bitumen Mr McGuckin said that as part of the construction plans for the facility the existing fence would be removed and replaced by a 1.8m limestone wall Another resident Kylie Webster said she's 'very upset' by the proposal and the prospect of the reserve being turned into a car park Others said the move could be good for locals who runs the Little Bull Espresso Bar cafe said it would be a welcome addition for residents living in the small town it would give them something to do,' she said The reserve currently houses two large ovals for AFL and cricket along with dog enclosures and exercise facilities.  The proposal has been put forward by Ace Cinemas and urban planning company Rowe Group.  The local council City of Gosnells is currently seeking feedback about the proposed project.  Submissions will be open until 5pm on Tuesday November 19.  City of Gosnells Council Mayor Teresa Lynes told Daily Mail Australia the council is not responsible deciding whether the proposal will be approved.  Ms Lynes said council only be able to submit a report to the Metropolitan Outer Development Assessment Panel to consider the development application.  'A range of views on the proposal have been expressed and Council looks forward to reviewing all feedback received,' she said.  Daily Mail has contacted Rowe Group for comment.  The only drive-in theatre in Perth is in Kingsley, in the city's north.  Screenings for movies at the venue are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... 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Where 'soft-touch' Britain's asylum seekers are REALLY coming from No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} One lucky local Kenwick man is today counting his blessings after winning a share of last Saturday night’s $20 million lotto draw purchased from Maddington Village Lucky News on Westfield Street checked his ticket following the draw but initially didn’t notice all of the winning numbers “I thought I had five of the numbers and won $920 “I went back to the newsagency later that week and was in complete shock when the staff told me I had actually won $2.5 million.” The winner plans to use the money to help his children with their mortgages and likes the sound of a house on the coast “This is life-changing money we’re talking about here The wife and I are heading into town tonight to celebrate.” the draw produced eight Division One winners nationwide 27 West Australians won just under $11,000 in Division Two prizes Carousel Lottery Centre and News in Cannington and Champion Drive News in Seville Grove each sold a winning Division Two ticket Lotterywest spokesperson Zoe Wender said this win brings the total Division One prize pool for Western Australia to more than $48 million for 2024 “Just this month we’ve had five Division One wins in WA sharing a total $5.5 million “Ticket sales from [last Saturday’s] Superdraw have raised more than $3.3 million for community groups across the State through our grants program.” this win follows another winning $2.5 million ticket sold in Maddington expiring without a winner claiming the money The official period to cash-in the ticket was one year and sadly lapsed on September 2 The unclaimed money will be reinvested into the WA community through Lotterywest grants Just last month, Lotterywest allocated part of this funding to Mission Australia’s Maddington branch providing $286,903 for crisis and emergency relief efforts in Maddington and surrounding areas over the coming year Canning Vale pavilion hit by vandalism after $1.5M upgrade The newly renovated Canning Vale Pavilion and Changerooms at Canning Vale Oval have been targeted by vandals causing significant damage to the facility when the Cricket Club finished its session when the building’s doors auto-locked vandals caused significant damage by tearing apart one of the toilet blocks The destruction has been estimated to amount to thousands of dollars The facility had just undergone a $1.5 million renovation and was officially opened by Mayor Patrick Hall Mayor Patrick Hall said he was “beyond disappointed” to come upon such wanton vandalism “So many people worked so hard to deliver this project for Canning Vale residents To see it torn apart in this way is incredibly disheartening,” Mayor Hall said located adjacent to Canning Vale Primary School supports local clubs operating from the nearby oval including the Canning Vale Junior Football Club and Canning Vale Cricket Club Anyone with information is being urged to contact the City of Canning or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to assist in identifying those responsible for the vandalism Armadale Detectives have charged two men in connection with an aggravated home burglary and armed robbery that occurred in Maddington on Monday two unknown men entered a house on Alcock Street a 38-year-old man and the only occupant at the time was awoken in his bedroom and threatened with a firearm while another man rummaged through the premises stealing several items before fleeing on foot A 34-year-old man from Maddington has been charged with two counts of aggravated home burglary and commit While a 28-year-old man from Maddington has been charged with one count of aggravated home burglary and commit and one count of stealing Both men were due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court on Tuesday WA Police would like to speak with an unknown man who assisted a woman allegedly assaulted in Cannington last week It’s alleged that at around 3 pm on Monday a woman was walking in the vicinity of a school on Wharf Street when she was assaulted by a man known to her She suffered facial injuries and later attended hospital for treatment an unknown male stopped and assisted the woman The man who allegedly assaulted has subsequently been charged and is now before the courts If you believe you are the unknown male involved in the incident or have any other information, WA Police are urging you to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperswa.com.au Two P-Platers clocked at 194km/h and 200km/h in separate incidents A 17-year-old male P-plater has been charged following a reckless driving incident on Tonkin Highway on Tuesday The driver was captured by a safety camera on Tonkin Highway allegedly travelling at 194km/h in a 100km/h zone – 94km/h over the speed limit another 18-year-old P-plater was charged after being spotted driving at speeds exceeding 200 km/h along Mitchell Freeway in Osborne Park on Wednesday Both vehicles have been impounded by police; and the drivers will appear before the courts at a later date “The risk of speeding is not worth the probability of incurring a speeding infringement Both incidents come after the state government introduced new laws that limit Red P-plate drivers to having only one passenger the new rules will take effect on December 1 According to the Western Australian Road Fatalities and Serious Injuries 2023 report young drivers aged 17-19 have the highest KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) rate at 107 per 100,000 people compared to other age groups Cannington detectives are currently investigating an alleged robbery that occurred in East Cannington on Thursday It’s alleged that a black and red Kaabo electric scooter The alleged robbery occurred at approximately 3:30 pm in the vicinity of William Street and the Roe Hwy cycle path in East Cannington mobile phone or CCTV footage should contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 where they may remain anonymous if they wish The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 9 Stanford Street, Maddington, is listed for sale at $449,000. “It’s a deceased estate. It had been occupied sporadically but it was his principal place of residence,” selling agent Mark Grogan with O’Neil Real Estate told Domain. The homeowner, who was somewhat of a hoarder, held the title since the 1960s. Grogan said little to no maintenance had been carried out on the property since then, and the home had not been painted since 1969. The home’s state of disrepair is clear in the listing photos – water damage in the ceiling, peeled off paint, partially missing ceiling and damage to bathroom tiling. “It’s unusual that it’s been one owner and not trashed by a tenant,” Grogan said. “It was trashed by circumstances. Somewhat neglected.” ‘Pilbara killer’: Will this mega African iron ore mine sink Perth house prices? Never lived in beachside mansion with striking views for sale in WA Boom or bust: The Perth suburbs agents will and won’t buy in “Here it is folks, 809sqm of land with a house that’s very much worth fixing… but it needs fixing. You can see the roof frame, which is because there’s no ceiling. You can put one there though,” the listing reads “That’s the thing that makes it look the worst I reckon The thing that makes it look the best are the solid timber floors through the house Polish them up and you’ve got a brilliant hardwood floor throughout the home…” “It’s not particularly photogenic so the photos are a pretty fair indication of things being what they are it’s 2025 and I know folks tend to blame these kinds of places on the influence of “The reason it looks like it does is that the owner was somewhat of a hoarder.”  The listing states a structural check has been undertaken The Electrical Safety Certificate has also been completed some gardens… It doesn’t need to be fancy though,” the listing reads “It’s priced like it is because it is what it is If it wasn’t what it is it would be priced like what it isn’t It’s the cheapest place on a full size block anywhere Best offer over $449,000 is what we’re chasing.” Grogan said there have been 100 enquiries about the home and 15 offers have been submitted for the home The offers are “significantly above” the asking price “The market remains very strong for properties (of this nature),” he said “There’s a good mixture of homebuyers and investors that are searching for properties to work on like that.” The median house price for Maddington is $610,000, according to Domain’s December 2024 House Price Report CoreLogic’s head of research Eliza Owen said the rate of profit-making sales across Perth had grown remarkably in the past few years from a recent low of 56 per cent in July 2019 “Despite mixed market conditions, declining capital growth and lower clearance rates, Australian property continues to deliver strong profitability,” she said. “At 97.4 per cent the rate of profit-making sales is at its highest level since the March quarter of 2008 when it was 97.7 per cent, around the height of the 2000s mining boom.” PL1 - PL7/4 The Crescent, Maddington WA 61093 Beds2 Baths1 ParkingView listing 58 Ballard Place, Maddington WA 61094 Beds2 Baths2 ParkingView listing The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Perth construction company PTG Construction and Development has been fined $18,000 and ordered to pay $1500 in costs after pleading guilty in the Armadale Magistrates Court to failing to secure a worksite where a 12-year-old Maddington boy tragically lost his life in May of 2022 After wandering into a residential construction site on Gosnells Road West through an open gate with a group of friends twelve-year-old Joshua Field climbed onto the roof area and fell suffering critical injuries after being struck by a falling beam He was then rushed to Perth Children’s Hospital but the heartbreaking decision to turn off his life support was made two days later WorkSafe WA Commissioner Sally North believes the death of the young boy could have been prevented if the construction company had implemented proper safety measures but they were frequently left open after hours when the site was left unattended because PTG did not have a system in place to ensure the gate was ‘closed and locked when the site was unattended.” Ms North said “The case against [PTG] illustrates the importance of site security in protecting the public from the hazards of a construction site.” WA’s health and safety laws require those in control of a construction site to adequately secure it from unauthorised access as far as reasonably practicable WorkSafe is currently inspecting construction sites throughout Western Australia to ensure employers fully understand potential risks and receive information on relevant mitigation measures Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time Mission Australia’s Maddington branch has received a $286,903 grant from Lotterywest to support its crisis and emergency relief efforts for those in need the Emergency Relief program in Maddington provides essential support to people in the area Mission Australia is a national Christian charity committed to helping vulnerable people overcome life challenges such as homelessness Mission Australia State Director WA Sue Budalich said the Lotterywest grant will ensure the continuation of its most crucial services “The cost of buying food for our Emergency Food Relief program has jumped from $1,000 per month to $8,000 per month and in the first two weeks of August alone we distributed more than 220 food hampers to families in need,” Ms Budalich said “We are having people reach out to us who had never needed assistance before – including the elderly.” With rising rents adding to the financial pressure on our most vulnerable community members the personal toll of inflation has become apparent According to data from The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) the average weekly rent for Perth rose 15.4 per cent in 2023 These increases represented the third year in a row of double-digit increases with the average house rent in WA now being 50 per cent higher than it was in 2020 all profits from lottery tickets are directed towards projects and initiatives that support the community with $373 million allocated to WA not-for-profits and local governments in the past financial year CEO of Lotterywest Colin Smith hopes the grant will ensure essential support services “Mission Australia have long been a pillar for West Australians who feel they have no one to turn to,” Mr Smith said If you need support or want to learn more about the services provided by the Mission Australia’s Maddington branch A winning lottery ticket sold from Good Fortune Lottery Centre in Maddington remains unclaimed with only a few weeks left to redeem the $2.5 million prize before it expires The winner of the Saturday Lotto ticket from the draw held on September 2 is urging his customers to triple-check their tickets purchased from the store and ensure they haven’t unknowingly won the $2.5 million prize “If you or someone you know has bought a ticket from Good Fortune Lottery Centre please ask them to check their tickets and search in all their keep-safe spots,” Mr Iddamalgoda said “We have been waiting close to a year to celebrate this life-changing news for one of our customers Mr Iddamalgoda has already noticed a significant increase in customers visiting the store to verify their tickets “I’ve had lots of people already come into the stores “People are going through their suitcases cupboards and everything to find their ticket.” Lotterywest spokesperson James Mooney explains that “We usually see Division One winners come to Lotterywest HQ to claim their prize the following day but close to a year is unusual,” he said “We hope the winner comes forward soon but the special thing about Lotterywest being State Government owned and operated is we can return unclaimed prizes back to the WA community.” Lotterywest reported that over $13 million in unclaimed prizes were forfeited over three times the amount reported for 2021-22 Any unclaimed lottery prizes are redirected back to the WA community through grants from Lotterywest By Rebecca Peppiatt Kelly Partington is pushing for change to the Department of Housing’s policies around disruptive tenants.Credit: Fairfax Media Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Welcome to the town where 10-year-olds are threatening people with knives people are attacked with hammers at the local supermarket and the only way to go out after dark is if you’re carrying pepper spray and a cattle prod Last week a community meeting attracted more than 150 people who claim they have repeatedly reported antisocial behaviour theft and drug use from public housing tenants to the Department of Communities with zero outcome They shared their stories in what they say will be the first of many public forums as they call on action from the government and WA Police to step in and do something about what they have labelled an escalating “crime crisis” Katrina bought her Maddington home 15 years ago Two years ago she took out a violence restraining order against her neighbours after repeatedly being verbally abused and threatened with violence but it wasn’t until she hired a lawyer and threatened the Department of Communities with legal action that they were evicted Another local said her three children slept with baseball bats in their bedrooms because they had been broken into five times since December “What are we supposed to do?” she asked at the meeting We’ve given them our footage but every time their faces are covered “They’re taking fingerprints but they’re always wearing gloves So that’s my question; what are we supposed to do I put spikes around the inside of my fence because my kids are scared Locals told the meeting they believed it was a small section of Department of Housing tenants responsible for an increase in general crime in the suburb One attendee alleged he was attacked with a hammer at the local IGA two weeks ago trying to protect the store’s young staff when he allegedly got assaulted 62-year-old Esther Montgomery lives in an over-55s complex on Sheoak Road She says the elderly residents there have been terrorised by groups of youths Some tenants are making life a misery for their neighbours one was 10 and the other was 15,” she said went to Maddington Central and held a knife to a woman holding a baby there was a man holding his baby sitting at the cafe Another woman told WAtoday a group of youths defecated in her neighbour’s front yard then smeared it all over her fence deputy director general of WA’s Department of Communities attended the meeting with the Housing Minister’s parliamentary secretary David Scaife and Steve Martin as well as numerous City of Gosnells councillors “What are you going to do to protect us?” one woman asked “What are you going to do to protect us from the people that you won’t deal with told the audience the department did its “very best” to ensure tenants fulfilled their tenancy obligations She said a magistrate was the only person who could evict a public housing tenant but locals retorted that the department’s too-narrow complaints procedure and an outdated Residential Tenancies Act needed to change “Communities does investigate all disruptive behaviour complaints in accordance with its obligations under the RTA,” Samuels responded A car with a smashed window at the local shopping centre.Credit: Rebecca Peppiatt “We do take a firm approach to disruptive behaviour particularly if there are serious and ongoing disruptive behaviour complaints at a particular property.” But community members claim they are being told their complaint will not qualify as a “strike” against a tenant if they are not an immediate neighbour “These people aren’t just a nuisance to their immediate neighbours; they’re terrorising the town,” one told WAtoday “And some of their immediate neighbours won’t complain because they’re scared of the consequences.” City of Gosnells councillor Glenn Dewhurst chaired the meeting and said 60 per cent of the people he had spoken to about crime in the town would not attend because they were scared to go out after dark “We’re talking about houses that have been provided by the state that are actually being used for criminal behaviour,” he said “We’ve got people down here living in absolute fear.” A WA Police spokesperson said Maddington had recently experienced a reduction is crimes such as burglaries and the stealing of vehicles but acknowledged the area had experienced an increase in offending relating to matters such as stealing (such as retail theft) and family violence They said officers were working hard to address the issues “that are not unique to Maddington” and said it was not possible for officers to attend all community events in response to questions as to why they were not at the meeting including Officers in Charge and district management teams regularly engage with community representatives and try to attend as many community forum type events as possible,” they said A petition has been launched to lobby the government to take action and further meetings are planned Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter people are attacked with hammers at the local supermarket and the only way to go out after dark is if you\\u2019re carrying pepper spray and a cattle prod a small suburb in Perth\\u2019s south-east They shared their stories in what they say will be the first of many public forums as they call on action from the government and WA Police to step in and do something about what they have labelled an escalating \\u201Ccrime crisis\\u201D but it wasn\\u2019t until she hired a lawyer and threatened the Department of Communities with legal action that they were evicted \\u201CWhat are we supposed to do?\\u201D she asked at the meeting We\\u2019ve given them our footage but every time their faces are covered \\u201CThey\\u2019re taking fingerprints but they\\u2019re always wearing gloves So that\\u2019s my question; what are we supposed to do They won\\u2019t go out after five o\\u2019clock trying to protect the store\\u2019s young staff when he allegedly got assaulted one was 10 and the other was 15,\\u201D she said It was the police who told me that.\\u201D Another woman told WAtoday a group of youths defecated in her neighbour\\u2019s front yard then smeared it all over her fence deputy director general of WA\\u2019s Department of Communities attended the meeting with the Housing Minister\\u2019s parliamentary secretary David Scaife and Steve Martin \\u201CWhat are you going to do to protect us?\\u201D one woman asked \\u201CWhat are you going to do to protect us from the people that you won\\u2019t deal with Because our lives are being ruined.\\u201D told the audience the department did its \\u201Cvery best\\u201D to ensure tenants fulfilled their tenancy obligations but locals retorted that the department\\u2019s too-narrow complaints procedure and an outdated Residential Tenancies Act needed to change \\u201CCommunities does investigate all disruptive behaviour complaints in accordance with its obligations under the RTA,\\u201D Samuels responded \\u201CWe do take a firm approach to disruptive behaviour particularly if there are serious and ongoing disruptive behaviour complaints at a particular property.\\u201D But community members claim they are being told their complaint will not qualify as a \\u201Cstrike\\u201D against a tenant if they are not an immediate neighbour \\u201CThese people aren\\u2019t just a nuisance to their immediate neighbours; they\\u2019re terrorising the town,\\u201D one told WAtoday \\u201CAnd some of their immediate neighbours won\\u2019t complain because they\\u2019re scared of the consequences.\\u201D \\u201CWe\\u2019re talking about houses that have been provided by the state that are actually being used for criminal behaviour,\\u201D he said \\u201CWe\\u2019ve got people down here living in absolute fear.\\u201D They said officers were working hard to address the issues \\u201Cthat are not unique to Maddington\\u201D and said it was not possible for officers to attend all community events in response to questions as to why they were not at the meeting regularly engage with community representatives and try to attend as many community forum type events as possible,\\u201D they said Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories A construction company has been fined after a 12-year-boy managed to access a building site before falling to his death climbed into the roof area of a building and was killed after he fell and was struck by a falling beam in May 2022 He had accessed a construction site in Maddington in Perth's south-east through an open gate with his brother and cousins who then witnessed his fall. His family had to make the heartbreaking decision to switch off his life support after he was rushed to the Perth Children's Hospital, 7News reported at the time. PTG Construction was responsible for the site and had been building five single-storey residential units near high-density housing where families with young children lived. The firm pleaded guilty to two charges of failing to ensure a workplace they were in control of was secured from unauthorised access. The company was fined $18,000 and ordered to pay $1,500 in costs this week in the Armadale Magistrates Court. At the time Joshua’s sister, Charnte Turner, said her family had lost a ‘beautiful soul’. 'My 12 year old brother, Joshy, was injured after playing on a construction site,' she wrote on a GoFundMe page appealing for support. 'Shortly after getting rushed to hospital and fighting for his life, he sadly didn’t make it.' Charnte described her brother as a 'hero' for donating his heart, lungs and his kidneys to save others. In a separate incident, Merym Pty Ltd trading as EMCO Building, was found guilty of failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace after a subcontractor became trapped under a concrete staircase that collapsed on him. In April 2019, bricklayers employed by Swinging Bricklayers had removed steel props that were supporting the staircase to construct a load bearing wall under the recently formed concrete stairs. Merym was fined $450,000 for causing serious harm and $35,000 in court costs in the Perth Magistrates Court. Swinging Bricklayers were also fined $600,000 and ordered to pay $5,000 in costs in February 2023.  WorkSafe commissioner Sally North said a wide range of safety risks could be present on construction sites and the two cases illustrated the point. 'In the case against Merym Pty Ltd, the company was the principal contractor and it changed the stairs from a pre-cast staircase that was assembled off-site then installed on pre-built load bearing brick walls to a staircase that was moulded and poured on-site with the brick walls built underneath when the formwork was removed,' she said. 'The bricklayers had little or no experience of working with this type of staircase and were not warned to avoid removing the props because they were holding up the stairs. 'The job was lacking in risk assessment, communication and instruction, and both companies involved in the incident have now been held to account.' Ms North said the case against PTG Construction and Development illustrated the importance of site security in protecting the public from the hazards of a construction site. 'In this case security gates were present, but they were frequently left open after hours when the site was left unattended because PTG did not have a system in place to ensure the gate was closed and locked when the site was unattended,' she said. 'WA's workplace health and safety laws require that the person in control of a construction site must ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that the workplace is secured from unauthorised access.' {{message}} Strike Force Vulcan officers are currently investigating the cause of several fires that occurred in Maddington between March 9 and 12 The cause of the fires are being treated as suspicious and the investigation will assess if these fires in Maddington are linked Department of Fire and Emergency Services personnel were called to attend each fire and were able to extinguish each fire before they were able to spread and damage property or injure people although several firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation during the bushfire on March 10 Strike Force Vulcan investigators wish to speak to anyone in the vicinity of these fires Anyone with any information relating to this fire, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au Any member of the public with CCTV, mobile phone or dash-cam vision of the above fire areas taken on the days and times listed, can upload the vision direct to Strike Force Vulcan investigators via the link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/vulcan2023 Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist Maddington, 20km southeast of the Perth CBD, is the number one postcode in the country for house price increases, new data shows. It clocked 26.7 per cent annual growth, to April 2024, according to Ray White’s figures. Pleasingly for first-home buyers and investors, even after the spike it still has a median that is less than half of Domain’s national median house price. Ray White found that although every suburb in the nation is clocking rising house prices, there is a “significant difference between the best performers and those not achieving such stellar growth”. Ray White economist Nerida Conisbee said in her weekly report that it is not surprising that the best performing ‘burbs are all in Perth. To make the most money out of bricks and mortar, house hunters should go west. “Perth is leading the country with price growth in excess of 20 per cent year on year,” she said in the report. “Rents are also rising sharply and are the strongest in the country, up more than 18 per cent over the same time period. Within Perth however it is overwhelmingly the outer suburbs that are seeing the largest increases.” Maddington has a median house price of $520,000 (Ray White data) which, despite the nation-topping jump, is still a lot lower than the national median of $1,112,575 (Domain’s March 2024 House Price Report). Perth house prices have hit a new record high. So what’s your suburb’s value? Is Perth still affordable? New data reveals beachside units still less than $350k Perth house prices have hit another high. So, what’s your suburb worth? Perth’s median, according to Domain, is $777,921. Epping West, in Melbourne’s outer rim, about 35km from the CBD, was lowest in the nation for growth at 4.2 per cent over the 12 months to April. All of the weaker performers were in Melbourne or regional Victoria, Ray White found. The soaring cost of construction is behind prices going up in Perth, especially in the fringe postcodes. “Why are Perth’s outer suburbs doing so well?” Conisbee said. “It is likely that high construction costs are a driver. It is simply cheaper to buy than to build at the moment. A home built in Maddington in 2019 is far cheaper than one being built now. This is driving more people into the established market.” 2 Baths5 ParkingView listing The four-bedroom, family-sized house has a vast lawn beside a large uncovered patio. 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing The three-bedroom pad with polished floorboards and a classic bathroom is currently tenanted. 2 Baths1 ParkingView listing Aimed at first-home buyers, the four-bedroom house has a pool and a large main bedroom suite. The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media As long-term supporters since 2018, the Western Australian dealerships have renewed their backing of the Force with a new two-year agreement. They will be providing Western Force branded vehicles to the organisation, which includes a community car with an Indigenous design featuring the Maali (black swan). The branded vehicles will be used whilst players are out in the community raising awareness and helping grow the game here in WA. Business development manager Huw Lock is thrilled to be continuing the partnership. “Building sustainable long-term partnerships with homegrown businesses is a key objective for us and having Maddington and Canning Vale Toyota commit for another two years is great news,” Lock explained. “The cars being adorned with Force branding has been amazing to see and we can’t wait to get out in the community throughout the year.” Maddington and Canning Vale Toyota dealer principal Paul Davies is looking forward to more prosperous years together with the Force. “We are passionate about rugby and our support of the Western Force shows the nature of our commitment to the game,” Davies said. “The Force is very engaged with its Members and volunteers, who go above and beyond for their club. This aligns closely with our values of passion and teamwork that we focus on here at Maddington and Canning Vale Toyota.” it has now become an annual major event for a neighbourhood in Maddington Western Australia aimed at preserving Filipino traditions.Key PointsFor many Filipino Christmas is a celebration with family.Over 40 families in Maddington WA bring a plate to share every Christmas Eve.It has become an opportunity to pass on Filipino traditons and culture to younger generations.LISTEN TO THE PODCASTKeeping the Filipino Christmas culture alive: A neighbourhood in Maddington WA celebrate Christmas together for almost a decade now11:23PlayFrom a simple friends' celebration together to a whole neighbourhood the sense of community is alive in The Haven in Maddington Credit: Fernie VicenteMemories of homeReliving their childhood memories of huge Christmas family reunions the Filipino families of The Haven neighbourhood lead the Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) celebration kids playing Filipino games and making memories together."It is like what we were used to in the Philippines celebrating Christmas with our families."Through the traditional big gatherings to Filipino food and games the Filipino neighbourhood in Maddington takes the opportunity to teach their children their culture and keep them alive Credit: Fernie Vicente"Since we are away from our families and relatives this yearly neighbourhood event on December 24 is something we look forward to," shares Fernie Vicente one of the organisers of the Christmas event.Fernie Vicente and Analiza Carlos only met in Western Australia after relocating from the Philippines They became friends 15 years ago and have formed a strong bond ever since Credit: Fernie VicenteTraditionsThe annual Christmas Eve gathering started in 2014 Fernie Vicente and Analiza Carlos decided to have a joint celebration along with a few couple Filipino families.Ms Carlos has opened their family home to host the neighbourhood event for the past nine years.Apart from the sense of community "[B]eing with family on Christmas is our [Filipino] tradition," she stresses.It's one tradition Ms Carlos deeply believes can further strengthen the Filipino culture while living the Australia.Children and even the young at heart enjoyed the traditional Filipino games and fun activities One huge happy family: About 40 Filipino families in Maddington 'We learn to adjust': How these Filipinos in Western Australia celebrate Christmas the Aussie way How these two Sydneysiders use their creativity to make Christmas in Australia brighter Maddington Homestead should be a celebrated part of the City of Gosnells’ history as the oldest surviving residence in the district a rare example of a substantial settlers house constructed prior to the convict era neglected by a company with developments in WA to the total value of $6.1 billion dollars issuing the first repair notice under the Heritage Act of 2018 however the community believes Golden Group have no intention of restoring the historic building Constructed sometime between 1832 and 1836 the Homestead is associated with prominent figures in the history of Western Australia was the oldest European male in the colony and Surveyor-General John Septimus Roe it was entered on to the State Register of Heritage Places and described as being in sound condition Golden Group took possession of the land in 2003 as part of its $40 million Maddington River Estate development and two subsequent fires Scaffolding erected to secure the walls after the first fire gutted the Homestead remains in place A fence has been placed around the property but that appears to be the extent of Golden Group’s attempt to protect the property It has not stopped vandals scrawling crude graffiti on the walls of the historic building Lands and Heritage (DPLH] confirmed that in In May 2021 the Heritage Council of WA took steps to force Golden Group’s arm issuing a repair notice containing a list of required repairs to commence within six months with a further two years to complete the repairs It is the first repair notice issued under the Heritage Act of 2018 The Golden Group’s website says “success is all about building strong communities” who raised a grievance regarding the Homestead in State Parliament on June 17 2021 said Golden Group had failed the community “I absolutely believe the community deserves better,” he said “The community has wanted to work with Golden Group “We’re beginning to be a bit more than disappointed “It’s appalling when you think that Golden Group they boast they’ve got land development projects in the pipeline in WA to the value of $6.18 billion dollars “You would think they have the money to restore Maddington Homestead “You can’t boast about projects to the value of $6.18 billion dollars then plead poor about Maddington Homestead “During a site visit they told myself and Heritage Minister David Templeman that they are honourable people and they intent to get on with the job “We’ve taken them at their word but it’s true that patience begins to wear thin.” Gosnells Mayor Terresa Lynes said the restoration of the homestead had been championed by the Pat Morris but added that the City was restricted in what it could achieve Golden Group have done a nice development there but they need to complete the refurbishment of the homestead like they said they would “Pat Morris has really championed this issue but unfortunately our hands are basically tied “We haven’t noticed any improvements being made to the homestead over the last six to eight months “We would like to see it refurbished to be a community facility that was the original intent but it just hasn’t progressed.” A spokesperson for the DPLH said if the works demanded under the repair notice are not completed the Minister for Heritage could issue a repair order Non-compliance with a repair order can attract penalties of up to $1 million and imprisonment as he outlined in Parliament on 17 June 2021 hopes that the issuing of the very first repair notice under the Act indicates the seriousness of the matter to the Golden Group and highlights the importance of this State asset to the government and local community However the spokesperson would not elaborate on the exact works required to be undertaken within six months stating that the details of the repair notice were confidential matter between the Heritage Council of Western Australia and the Maddington Homestead owners Golden Group were contacted for comment but failed to respond Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Property investor Realside has struck a deal to buy Maddington Central a shopping centre located 17 kilometres from Perth’s central business district from listed landlord Vicinity Centres for $107 million it’s seeking equity backers to come in on the investment Street Talk understands potential investors have been told Realside has secured the investment in an off-market trade at a small premium to the $97 million book value the acquisition price is a 40 per cent-plus discount to the land and replacement value while also being lower than Vicinity’s $122 million peak valuation for the asset SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. 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Street Talk understands potential investors have been told Realside has secured the investment in an off-market trade at a small premium to the $97 million book value a former partner at Knight Frank Australia has been meeting with high-net-worth types who was previously the chief investment officer of Primewest Fund-raising documents state a base case scenario of 8.5 per cent annual cash yield and 15.5 per cent internal rate of return over a five-year holding period Returns could be juiced-up by the asset’s circa three hectares of vacant land with wide zoning that could house build-to-rent developments Coles and Kmart which have an average WALE of greater than eight-years underwrite $207 million in moving average turnover is in discussions to sign on for another 10 years according to the fund-raising documents being shown to investors Prospective backers have been told it is a well-timed acquisition the documents noted its location is less than 600 metres from Maddington train station which is expected to be among the beneficiaries of WA’s $11 billion Metronet program Maddington’s approximate 220,000 main trade area population is roughly twice that of its peers in sub-regional shopping centres which offer the highest average yield across opportunities in other sectors which has a total portfolio value of $14.36 billion but should show up in its June 30 reporting The deal comes after Vicinity sold another suburban Perth shopping mall WA-based property manager Greenpool Capital agreed to pay $76.3 million in December and settled in March Sydney commercial real estate Melbourne commercial real estate Brisbane commercial real estate Adelaide commercial real estate Perth commercial real estate Canberra commercial real estate Darwin commercial real estate Hobart commercial real estate NSW properties for sale VIC properties for sale QLD properties for sale SA properties for sale WA properties for sale ACT properties for sale NT properties for sale TAS properties for sale NSW properties for lease VIC properties for lease QLD properties for lease SA properties for lease WA properties for lease ACT properties for lease NT properties for lease TAS properties for lease Rural & Farming for sale in NSW Rural & Farming for sale in VIC Rural & Farming for sale in QLD Rural & Farming for sale in SA Rural & Farming for sale in WA Rural & Farming for sale in NT Rural & Farming for sale in TAS Rural & Farming for sale in ACT Sydney Toowoomba City Surry Hills Melbourne Dandenong Brisbane Morton Vale Noosaville Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at a scrap yard in Maddington prompting a warning to nearby residents about potentially toxic smoke and fumes on Ryelane Street near the intersection of Hayley Street was reported just after midday and has since been contained but the Department of Fire and Emergency Services has warned people on those streets A fire at a scrap yard in Maddington has prompted a warning to nearby residents about potentially toxic smoke and fumes DFES advised those living nearby to stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed and air conditioners turned off People were advised to avoid the area and those with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or phone Health Direct on 1800 022 222 Hayley Street and Mandarin Road have all been closed and motorists are being asked to avoid the area Further road information is available by phoning Main Roads WA on 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or contacting the City of Gosnells About 40 career fire and rescue service and bush fire service firefighters are at the scene Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at a scrap yard in Maddington, prompting a warning to nearby residents about potentially toxic smoke and fumes. The fire, on Ryelane Street near the intersection of Hayley Street, was reported just after midday and has since been contained but the Department of Fire and Emergency Services has warned people on those streets, as well as Stebbing Road, could be impacted by the fumes. DFES advised those living nearby to stay indoors, out of the smoke or fumes, and keep their doors and windows closed and air conditioners turned off. People were advised to avoid the area and those with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or phone Health Direct on 1800 022 222. Ryelane Street, Stebbing Road, Hayley Street and Mandarin Road have all been closed and motorists are being asked to avoid the area. Further road information is available by phoning Main Roads WA on 138 138 or visiting or contacting the City of Gosnells. About 40 career fire and rescue service and bush fire service firefighters are at the scene. 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spaces.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s the third sale by Vicinity in WA in recent times.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn October it offloaded Dianella Plaza in Perth’s inner north for $76.25 million to Greenpool Capital after two decades of ownership.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd in September Melbourne’s Fawkner Property and Hong Kong’s Pacific Alliance Group acquired Vicinity’s Midland Gate for a speculated $465 million a 5.9 per cent premium to book value.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat centre had been in Vicinity’s portfolio for 22 years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVicinity is arguably the biggest player in retail property in Australia with a portfolio value of $14.36 billion.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn March which will allow increased building heights and floor-space ratios.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was another step in Vicinity’s staged 30-year plan to redevelop 11.4ha of central Bankstown into a thriving mixed-use urban neighbourhood.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd in November Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a 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it offloaded Dianella Plaza in Perth’s inner north for $76.25 million to Greenpool Capital after two decades of ownership had been in Vicinity’s portfolio for 22 years Vicinity is arguably the biggest player in retail property in Australia with a portfolio value of $14.36 billion In March, Vicinity Centres was due to reach settlement across four properties as it eyes a Bunnings Warehouse and other major retail redevelopments to build that portfolio The 13,000sq m hardware and garden warehouse at the Colonnades Shopping Centre was the first Bunnings to be added to Vicinity’s holdings The previous month the shopping centre giant moved a step closer to its ambitious plans to transform the centre of Bankstown when the NSW Government approved changes to local planning controls The Department of Planning and Environment agreed to amendments to Bankstown’s local environment plan which will allow increased building heights and floor-space ratios 30-year plan to redevelop 11.4ha of central Bankstown into a thriving mixed-use urban neighbourhood And in November, Vicinity snapped up the remaining half of Sydney mall Chatswood Chase in a $307-million deal The shopping centre landlord told the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) at the time it had exchanged unconditional contracts to acquire a 49 per cent interest in the North Shore centre from Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC