TWO men were rescued off the coast of Mindarie this morning This comes after a man died and another needed hospital treatment after a boating accident off the Jindalee coast on Tuesday the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) joint rescue coordination centre in Canberra notified WA Police of an EPIRB activation near Staggie’s Reef about 2.4 nautical miles (4.5km) west of Mindarie AMSA and the water police coordination centre in North Fremantle had started coordinating a search involving a water police vessel an RAC Rescue helicopter and a commercial vessel operating in the area But a police spokesman said two men – aged in their 70s and 30s – were recovered from the water by a private vessel hearing the radio communications regarding the incident and who headed to the area The men were subsequently transferred to the Marine Rescue Whitfords vessel and returned to Mindarie marina He said neither of the men were injured in the incident Later today Sergeant Brad Bell from water police will provide a general reminder to boaties regarding the importance of emergency equipment as police expect more boats to be out on the water in the warmer days ahead He will remind them to do a safety check and make sure everything is in good order especially safety equipment such as life jackets, EPIRB and radio as well as the importance of logging on with a local marine rescue group before they head out and logging off when they return to shore Jindalee boating accident ends in tragedy Website by Oz Group Media Proudly sponsored by Little Creatures Brewing, this event promises a day full of fiery fun. From the vibrant market stalls to live music, free kids’ activities, and the thrilling chilli-eating competition, it’s no wonder Chilli Fest is a must-attend event year after year. ABC News News HomeMan dies after boat capsizes off Perth coast near Jindalee BeachShare Man dies after boat capsizes off Perth coast near Jindalee BeachBy Phoebe Pin The boat capsized off the coast of Perth's northern suburbs. (ABC News) A man in his 70s has died and another is being treated for hypothermia after a boat they were in capsized. It happened about three kilometres offshore in Perth's north, and aerial footage shows the boat half submerged in the ocean. Efforts to retrieve the vessel were aborted due to rough seas, while police are investigating. Link copiedShareShare articleA man has died and another is being treated for hypothermia after the pair's boat capsized north of Perth. Emergency services were called out to Mindarie Marina boat ramp about 6:30am on Tuesday, following reports two men had been thrown overboard their vessel. The rescue helicopter was seen at the Mindarie boat ramp amid the incident north in Jindalee. (Supplied) The boat was almost three kilometres off Jindalee Beach at the time. Boats nearby came to their rescue and the men were pulled from the water. The incident happened off the coast of Mindarie, in Perth's northern suburbs.  (ABC News) One man in his 70s was found unresponsive and could not be revived when paramedics pulled him from the water. A 72-year-old man was taken to Joondalup Health Campus, where he is being treated for hypothermia. Police and ambulance officers arrive at the Mindarie boat ramp. (ABC News) A WA Police spokesperson said efforts to retrieve the men's sunken vessel were aborted due to poor conditions. The vessel has been reported to the Department of Transport as a potential shipping hazard. Paul Nickels was also on the water this morning, describing swells of up to 2.5 metres. "It was very rough, to be honest," he said. "We had our life jackets on … because it was a little bit challenging. Paul Nickels said conditions were rough on Tuesday morning.  (ABC News) It was the second serious boating incident off the Perth coast in two days. On Monday morning, a large vessel caught fire and eventually sank off Perth's popular Cottesloe Beach. Smoke from the fire was seen kilometres away, with charred debris washing ashore later in the day. Plumes of smoke were seen off the coast of Cottesloe earlier this week at the scene of a boat fire. (Supplied) The two people on board that boat were able to be transported to shore on a dinghy. Speaking at a media conference on Tuesday morning, WA Premier Roger Cook reminded people to take care on the water. "People just need to continue to be reminded, that the ocean is dangerous," Mr Cook said. "I know it's great to get out on the water, I know it's great to take people out on the water with you, but you need to … do everything to keep yourself safe." AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The proposal for 39 glamping tents and a restaurant on the site at Quinns Road, Mindarie, 37km north of the Perth CBD, have been approved by the WA Statutory Planning Committee.  The Dunes Beach Resort plans by Eco Tourism Pty Ltd went on exhibition this year with the Western Australian Planning Commission. The project in the coastal suburb would employ 40 staff with the main building to operate as an event space for up to 400 people, the DA report said. “The Dunes Beach Resort will contribute to a sense of place for residents and visitors,” it said. The site was formerly the Quinns Rocks Caravan Park, which closed in 2012 and “left in a poor environmental condition”. It had been used as an overflow carpark since that time. During that period the City of Wanneroo has been exploring options and sought community feedback, leading in 2023 to the endorsement of a business plan for the redevelopment of the site as an eco-retreat. The council agreed to proceed with the plans for the ecotourism, restaurant and event space, negotiating the lease for the development to include 1500sq m of open space and an accessible cafe. However, the project was strenuously opposed in a presentation to the Statutory Planning Committee last week that criticised the removal of what has been used as an overflow carpark for the nearby beach, as well as the limitations it would place on the ability of the nearby Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club to expand, and the existence of a pair of ospreys at the site.  The committee was not convinced by these arguments, and agreed to approve the development. In the year to March 2024, 11 million domestic and international visitors came to or travelled within WA, according to Tourism WA. A full recovery for international visitation to the state post-Covid is expected by 2025, according to Tourism Research Australia. Dubbed the 'Melbourne Cup of The Mallee' the Swan Reach Hotel Mindarie-Halidon Cup is back again for 2024 and we are excited the East Murray District will be putting on a show full of all the goodies and the infamous Fashions On The Field competition Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time And that’s where we’ll bring our blog to a close for the day Among the headlines today was the tragedy in Mindarie where a man died after a boat overturned off the coast Meanwhile, there was a brief bushfire emergency in Broomehill, and ongoing updates about the cancellation of the beloved Sculpture by the Sea, including the revelation that the event’s organisers turned down more funding to remain at Cottesloe beach Also making headlines was a $10 million grant to Fortescue which will pave the way for battery-electric heavy mining equipment And speaking of Fortescue – more specifically its founder Andrew Forrest – the WA mining billionaire remains hopeful a global treaty on plastics can be achieved despite a summit on the topic ending on the weekend with no agreement scroll back to recap the headlines and we’ll see you again tomorrow for more news you need to know WA Premier Roger Cook has sought to downplay the influence he wields over the federal government while addressing its decision to shelve its environmental reforms last week “I want to make this clear: the PM doesn’t call me for permission,” Cook told reporters at a press conference today “My opinion is sometimes sought by those in Canberra “We are of the view that Nature Positive posed a risk to our mining industry and a risk to the nation’s prosperity and we put that view very firmly to the federal government “The federal government has made its decision whether it’s based on my view point or a whole range of issues ultimately that is a decision for the prime minister The economics [of the decision] was the essence of my submission [to the federal government].” Cook backed mining lobby groups in cautioning Albanese against pursuing the reforms over concerns it would duplicate approvals delay and blow out costs on major projects and deter investment The comments come as the federal government moves to quell mounting speculation that Albanese’s decision to intervene and thwart a deal with the Greens over the concerns of the business industry last week had driven a wedge between him and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek Pilbersek had pledged to overhaul environment laws by establishing a stand-alone EPA adopting a framework to stop damage to critical habitats and strengthening the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act She is expected to attempt to revive the legislation in February when parliament returns A jury that has spent the past seven weeks hearing evidence in Andre Rebelo’s murder trial has just been sent out to begin their deliberations Rebelo has denied he had anything to do with his mother Colleen Rebelo’s unexplained death in May 2020 and have mounted an in-depth case against him that included evidence that he was at her Bicton home on the morning that she died Witnesses who gave evidence during the trial included Rebelo’s twin sister Piscopo made an appearance in the Supreme Court in support of her former partner and father of her child giving tearful testimony about how Rebelo told her he was dropping a bag of clothes at his mum’s Bicton home on the morning that she died Prosecutor Brett Tooker accused her of lying to protect the 28-year-old who took out three life insurance policies in his mum’s name just days before she died Rebelo then admitted forging documents including his mum’s will and a coroner’s report in the weeks after her death to claim one of the policies worth $500,000 The jury must return a unanimous verdict on whether they find Rebelo guilty or not guilty of murder Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest remains hopeful a global plastics treaty can be reached in the future despite a summit in South Korea on the issue ending on Sunday with no agreement Forrest wrote an opinion piece for this masthead last month, urging a global treaty that imposed a price per tonne of plastic on the producers of its building blocks “We must address the problem at its source,” Forrest wrote the summit ended with no agreement – an outcome Forrest said was predictable “when the fossil fuel industry sends 300 per cent more lobbyists than there were countries represented and a single plastic producing country can just stop progress for the entire world” It’s harming the whole ecology of our planet Minderoo will continue to advocate for a global plastics treaty as planning begins for another round of negotiations and the alert level has been downgraded to a watch and act now the fire is stationary and has been contained and brought under control including Broomehill Kojonup Road and local roads For the most up-to-date information, visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio It appears as though the wildly popular Farmers Market on Manning – one of Perth’s major farmers’ markets – will close within the next few weeks after operating for 15 years The market organisers have not officially announced the news only confirming that they would still be open this Saturday in a social post that disallowed comments but multiple stallholders posted the news on their individual social media pages on Tuesday saying the markets had provided a valuable platform for small businesses “We’re pretty devastated to be honest,” one wrote Farmers Market on Manning recently moved to Bentley.Credit: Development WA One small business that trades only from the markets had suspended its website “due to unforeseen circumstances” The shock follows the markets’ much-lauded move from Manning to Bentley in October which Development WA heralded as a kickstart to Bentley’s long-awaited urban regeneration project More than 3000 people visit the market’s each Saturday with dogs and babies in tow to enjoy more than 80 produce and craft stalls As recently as October 2 the City of South Perth wrote: “The new location at Hedley Park will offer increased space for more stalls additional parking and ample room for the community to gather and enjoy but the market’s name and much-loved identity will remain the same.” “An incredible day for the Farmers Market on Manning Last week’s opening event was a huge success … This event marks a new chapter for the Bentley Redevelopment Area activating the space and bringing the community together in line with our vision for a vibrant WA construction workers are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours at three times higher rates than the general Australian population and depression and anxiety symptoms at twice the national average One of the lead authors of the new research indicating this Dr Michael Kyron from UWA’s School of Psychological Science said there was urgent need for targeted organisational and government interventions The researchers surveyed a representative sample of 1743 construction workers across WA and substance abuse were notably associated with suicidal ideation with loneliness emerging as the strongest predictor,” Dr Kyron said we found that strong interpersonal relationships whether with significant others or supportive colleagues “Workers with positive support systems are less likely to report suicidal thoughts even under high stress and psychological distress.” The research was also led by Dr Joseph Carpini and Professor Gillian Yeo from UWA’s Business School and Dr Lisette Kanse from UWA’s School of Psychological Science The report had numerous recommendations for improving the situation The MATES Helpline is free and available to all construction workers and their family members so if you or a mate need support Some context on the cancellation of Sculpture by the Sea: WA Premier Roger Cook weighed in at the ECU press conference this morning Cook told media there had been alternative funding available to the event and he had suggested organisers should consider staging the event at a different location to gain it Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti said “significantly more grant funding” had been on offer from local councils outside Cottesloe but the suggestion of moving the event was rejected Cottesloe as the backdrop to the exhibition in 2021 Cottesloe Mayor Lorraine Young was telling Gary Adshead on Radio 6PR that the Town had supported the event for 20 years and even formalised support through an ongoing funding arrangement a few years ago to give organisers more certainty as well as providing “a load” of in-kind support “Our staff bend over backwards to make sure that we do everything that we can to make the event a success,” she said with the state government doubling its funding allocation in recent years and of course the withdrawal of significant federal funding was the last straw But the suggestion seems to be that a move might have been enough to save the event with other councils able to offer more than Cott’s It would be a big decision to move from Perth’s best known beach We’d love to know your thoughts – vote here and we’ll post the result in tomorrow’s live blog and a bushfire emergency warning has been issued for residents in Broomehill just south of Katanning in the Great Southern The alert covers an area bounded by Brassey Road to the south and Cemetery Road to the west in parts of Broomehill Village and Broomehill East as they are in danger and must act immediately to survive For the most up-to-date information, visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins. Ministers gathered in the heart of Perth this morning to celebrate the topping out of Edith Cowan University’s new $853 million city campus, which is on track to open by 2026. More than 600 construction personnel have been working on the campus being built by Multiplex, Perth’s first comprehensive inner-city campus and the jewel in the crown of the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal brokered between the state and federal governments. Once complete, it’s expected to draw more than 10,000 students and staff daily and revitalise the one-hectare pedestrian thoroughfare connecting Northbridge to the central business district. The WA Academy of Performing Arts will join business and technology studies by relocating to the new campus, which will feature six public performance venues and two rehearsal theatres and host 300 public performances per year. The cost of the facility has blown out by $158 million since it was first announced in 2020 amid climbing construction costs and a tight labour market. During a press conference at the site on Tuesday, Premier Roger Cook said the state government was excited to see its vision taking shape and that he believed it would contribute to the vibrancy and economy of Perth’s CBD. And that\\u2019s where we\\u2019ll bring our blog to a close for the day, thank you for joining us. Phew, it\\u2019s been a busy one. Among the headlines today was the tragedy in Mindarie, where a man died after a boat overturned off the coast. Meanwhile, there was a brief bushfire emergency in Broomehill, and ongoing updates about the cancellation of the beloved Sculpture by the Sea, including the revelation that the event\\u2019s organisers . Also making headlines was a $10 million grant to Fortescue which will pave the way for battery-electric heavy mining equipment. And speaking of Fortescue \\u2013 more specifically, its founder Andrew Forrest \\u2013 the WA mining billionaire remains hopeful a global treaty on plastics can be achieved, despite a summit on the topic ending on the weekend with no agreement. Thanks again for joining us today, scroll back to recap the headlines and we\\u2019ll see you again tomorrow for more news you need to know. WA Premier Roger Cook has sought to downplay the influence he wields over the federal government while addressing its decision to shelve its environmental reforms last week. \\u201CI want to make this clear: the PM doesn\\u2019t call me for permission,\\u201D Cook told reporters at a press conference today. \\u201CMy opinion is sometimes sought by those in Canberra, and I provide it. \\u201CWe are of the view that Nature Positive posed a risk to our mining industry and a risk to the nation\\u2019s prosperity and we put that view very firmly to the federal government. \\u201CThe federal government has made its decision, whether it\\u2019s based on my view point or a whole range of issues, ultimately that is a decision for the prime minister. The economics [of the decision] was the essence of my submission [to the federal government].\\u201D Cook backed mining lobby groups in cautioning Albanese against pursuing the reforms over concerns it would duplicate approvals, delay and blow out costs on major projects and deter investment. The comments come as the federal government moves to quell mounting speculation that Albanese\\u2019s decision to intervene and thwart a deal with the Greens over the concerns of the business industry last week had driven a wedge between him and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. Pilbersek had pledged to overhaul environment laws by establishing a stand-alone EPA, adopting a framework to stop damage to critical habitats and strengthening the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act. She is expected to attempt to revive the legislation in February when parliament returns. A jury that has spent the past seven weeks hearing evidence in Andre Rebelo\\u2019s murder trial has just been sent out to begin their deliberations. Rebelo has denied he had anything to do with his mother Colleen Rebelo\\u2019s unexplained death in May 2020, but prosecutors alleged otherwise, and have mounted an in-depth case against him that included evidence that he was at her Bicton home on the morning that she died. Witnesses who gave evidence during the trial included Rebelo\\u2019s twin sister, older and younger brothers, his father, and his ex-girlfriend Grace Piscopo. Piscopo made an appearance in the Supreme Court in support of her former partner and father of her child, giving tearful testimony about how Rebelo told her he was dropping a bag of clothes at his mum\\u2019s Bicton home on the morning that she died. Prosecutor Brett Tooker accused her of lying to protect the 28-year-old, who took out three life insurance policies in his mum\\u2019s name just days before she died. Rebelo then admitted forging documents including his mum\\u2019s will and a coroner\\u2019s report in the weeks after her death to claim one of the policies worth $500,000. The jury must return a unanimous verdict on whether they find Rebelo guilty or not guilty of murder. Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest remains hopeful a global plastics treaty can be reached in the future, despite a summit in South Korea on the issue ending on Sunday with no agreement. Forrest wrote an opinion piece for this masthead last month, . \\u201CWe must address the problem at its source,\\u201D Forrest wrote. However, the summit ended with no agreement \\u2013 an outcome Forrest said was predictable \\u201Cwhen the fossil fuel industry sends 300 per cent more lobbyists than there were countries represented and a single plastic producing country can just stop progress for the entire world\\u201D. \\u201CPlastic is harming human health. It\\u2019s harming the whole ecology of our planet. It must stop,\\u201D he said on Tuesday. Minderoo will continue to advocate for a global plastics treaty as planning begins for another round of negotiations. Back to that bushfire in Broomehill, and the alert level has been downgraded to a watch and act now the fire is stationary and has been contained and brought under control. Several roads remain closed, including Broomehill Kojonup Road and local roads. Great Southern Highway has reopened. For the most up-to-date information, visit , call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on , listen to , 6PR, or news bulletins. It appears as though the wildly popular Farmers Market on Manning \\u2013 one of Perth\\u2019s major farmers\\u2019 markets \\u2013 will close within the next few weeks after operating for 15 years. The market organisers have not officially announced the news, only confirming that they would still be open this Saturday in a social post that disallowed comments, but multiple stallholders posted the news on their individual social media pages on Tuesday, saying the markets had provided a valuable platform for small businesses, and that their hearts were heavy. \\u201CWe\\u2019re pretty devastated to be honest,\\u201D one wrote. One small business that trades only from the markets had suspended its website \\u201Cdue to unforeseen circumstances\\u201D. The shock follows the markets\\u2019 much-lauded move from Manning to Bentley in October, which Development WA heralded as a kickstart to Bentley\\u2019s long-awaited urban regeneration project. More than 3000 people visit the market\\u2019s each Saturday with dogs and babies in tow to enjoy more than 80 produce and craft stalls, buskers and food trucks. As recently as October 2 the City of South Perth wrote: \\u201CThe new location at Hedley Park will offer increased space for more stalls, additional parking and ample room for the community to gather and enjoy. It may have a new, bigger home, but the market\\u2019s name and much-loved identity will remain the same.\\u201D And Development WA wrote on October 11, \\u201CAn incredible day for the Farmers Market on Manning, now at Hedley Park! Last week\\u2019s opening event was a huge success \\u2026 This event marks a new chapter for the Bentley Redevelopment Area, activating the space and bringing the community together in line with our vision for a vibrant, connected neighbourhood.\\u201D WA construction workers are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours at three times higher rates than the general Australian population, and depression and anxiety symptoms at twice the national average. One of the lead authors of the new research indicating this, Dr Michael Kyron from UWA\\u2019s School of Psychological Science, said there was urgent need for targeted organisational and government interventions. The researchers surveyed a representative sample of 1743 construction workers across WA. \\u201CLoneliness, workplace bullying, work-life conflict, and substance abuse were notably associated with suicidal ideation, with loneliness emerging as the strongest predictor,\\u201D Dr Kyron said. \\u201CImportantly, we found that strong interpersonal relationships, whether with significant others or supportive colleagues, act as a protective factor. \\u201CWorkers with positive support systems are less likely to report suicidal thoughts, even under high stress and psychological distress.\\u201D The research was also led by Dr Joseph Carpini and Professor Gillian Yeo from UWA\\u2019s Business School, and Dr Lisette Kanse from UWA\\u2019s School of Psychological Science. The report had numerous recommendations for improving the situation. The MATES Helpline is free and available to all construction workers and their family members so if you or a mate need support, please contact 1300 642 111. Some context on the cancellation of Sculpture by the Sea: WA Premier Roger Cook weighed in at the ECU press conference this morning. Cook told media there had been alternative funding available to the event, and he had suggested organisers should consider staging the event at a different location to gain it. Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti said \\u201Csignificantly more grant funding\\u201D had been on offer from local councils outside Cottesloe, but the suggestion of moving the event was rejected. At the same time, however, Cottesloe Mayor Lorraine Young was telling Gary Adshead on Radio 6PR that the Town had supported the event for 20 years and even formalised support through an ongoing funding arrangement a few years ago to give organisers more certainty, as well as providing \\u201Ca load\\u201D of in-kind support. \\u201COur staff bend over backwards to make sure that we do everything that we can to make the event a success,\\u201D she said. A mix of funding sources are in play, with the state government doubling its funding allocation in recent years, even as corporate funding has lessened, and of course the withdrawal of significant federal funding was the last straw. But the suggestion seems to be that a move might have been enough to save the event with other councils able to offer more than Cott\\u2019s. It would be a big decision to move from Perth\\u2019s best known beach, but would that be better than cancelling? We\\u2019d love to know your thoughts \\u2013 vote here and we\\u2019ll post the result in tomorrow\\u2019s live blog. To some breaking news now, and a bushfire emergency warning has been issued for residents in Broomehill, just south of Katanning in the Great Southern. The alert covers an area bounded by Brassey Road to the south, Holland Track to the north, and Cemetery Road to the west in parts of Broomehill Village and Broomehill East. Residents are urged to leave now, as they are in danger and must act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. Ministers gathered in the heart of Perth this morning to celebrate the topping out of Edith Cowan University\\u2019s new $853 million city campus, which is on track to open by 2026. More than 600 construction personnel have been working on the campus being built by Multiplex, Perth\\u2019s first comprehensive inner-city campus and the jewel in the crown of the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal brokered between the state and federal governments. Once complete, it\\u2019s expected to draw more than 10,000 students and staff daily and revitalise the one-hectare pedestrian thoroughfare connecting Northbridge to the central business district. During a press conference at the site on Tuesday, Premier Roger Cook said the state government was excited to see its vision taking shape and that he believed it would contribute to the vibrancy and economy of Perth\\u2019s CBD. Complaints about a foul smell emanating from the Tamala Park landfill have escalated nearly 20-fold in the past year, with locals saying the smell is adversely affecting their health and deterring visitors. The tip handles waste from large portion of Perth's metro area, while new residential developments are being built closer to the site than ever before. The tip's operator says it's aware of the problem and trying a variety of strategies to try to overcome it. Link copiedShareShare articleResidents living near a rubbish tip in Perth's north say their lives are being made a misery by a foul smell wafting across their suburbs, despite attempts to resolve it. The Tamala Park waste site, which abuts the northern Perth suburbs of Kinross, Burns Beach, Clarkson and Mindarie, is managed by the Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) and services around 800,000 people across Perth. Complaints about the site's odour have increased nearly 20-fold in just 12 months, according to the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), from 113 in 2023 to more than 2,000 this year. The Tamala Park landfill was opened in 1991, and will stay open until at least 2028.  (ABC News: Kema Johnson) Kinross resident Mary O'Byrne is the founder of the Tamala Park Odour Action Group and has heard countless complaints from fellow residents. "A person in Burns Beach said they wake up in the middle of the night to the smell in the home, they open up all the windows and put the air con on just to keep the flow through, because their particular problem is the smell lingers on the furniture," Ms O'Byrne said. Mary O'Byrne helps community members lodge their concerns about the smell.  (ABC News: Kema Johnson) MRC chief executive Scott Cairns said work was underway to better understand the problem and try to solve it. "We've stopped the delivery of materials to landfill at night, we've also stopped delivery of all commercial waste loads, and we've fundamentally increased the amount of cover which we put on our landfill on a daily basis to try and prevent any odours escaping from the landfill into the environment," Mr Cairns said. Mindarie Regional Council CEO Scott Cairns says the council is trying to get on top of the problem. (ABC News: Kema Johnson) Since October, the MRC has installed 15 new pipelines and wells as part of its work to generate electricity and increase the capture of landfill gas.  One resident who has lived near the site in Clarkson for almost 10 years said the smell only became an issue about a year ago. "It's gotten really bad, when it happens, I have to go back inside and close everything," the man, who did not want to be named, said. "We've had people coming here to visit us, like my daughter, and she said — that stinks — and she doesn't stay long. The landfill is coming close to its operational life. (ABC News: Kema Johnson) "It's really bad at night and in winter." "My doctor kept asking me why I kept getting sick in the last year and I believe it's because of the tip. "I think the MRC has to do something about it." Mr Cairns said the landfill had reached its final operational stage and was sitting higher on the landscape than before, meaning it was far more exposed to the wind. The Tamala Park tip is managed by Mindarie Regional Council. (ABC News: Kema Johnson) That also meant odour is carried more easily and more often away from the site — particularly during rainy conditions. He said residents should continue to report smells. "[It] lets us know whether the measures we're implementing are making a difference," Mr Cairns said. Tamala Park landfill viewed from a satellite in December 2024. (Supplied: Nearmap) When Tamala Park was first planned in the late 1980s, the majority of the land surrounding the site was native bushland. But since then new residential areas have been built — some only 500 metres from the tip face. Janine has lived in Clarkson for 20 years and said she did not notice any odour issues until about a year ago. Janine said the odour has occurred frequently over the past year.  (ABC News: Kema Johnson) "I used to smell it more as I drove past the tip, but now I get it around home during the evening, a pongy smell, depending which way the wind's blowing," she said. Residents say the odour is having an ongoing impact on their health, and they want more done to investigate the issue. A decade-long plan to develop a tip in Western Australia is progressing after the environment minister assessed more than 100 objections. "People are dealing with anxiety and depression," Ms O'Byrne said. "I've got residents in Kinross telling me, in the winter, their anxiety levels go up simply because they know it's going to rain and the rain makes the smell just horrible." Curtin University School of Population Health toxicologist Ben Mullins said it was difficult to know if toxic chemicals were being released. However, he said while landfills have periodic odours, sustained smells were more concerning. Professor Ben Mullins says prolonged foul odours should not occur at modern landfill sites.  (ABC News: Verity Gorman) "If the perceived effect is increased over time, that's a cause for concern because ideally a properly operated landfill should have no odour," he said. Meanwhile, the council says it will continue to look at ways to minimise the smell. The landfill is not expected to close until at least 2028. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced Perth’s property market is experiencing a remarkable surge, with CoreLogic reporting a staggering 21.1% annual increase in median property values over the year to April fueled by soaring demand and limited supply has positioned several suburbs to join the exclusive million-dollar club The city’s population grew by an impressive 3.6% during the 2022-23 financial year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This growth, coupled with an incredibly tight rental market with a citywide vacancy rate of just 0.6% in April (SQM Research) has created a perfect storm for property price appreciation Peter Gavalas from Resolve Property Solutions noted that seven-figure price tags are becoming increasingly common across Perth suburbs. “Cracking the $1 million median price barrier is a big deal, that shows a suburb has become highly sought after and upscale. We’re seeing this happen in more areas as the market continues to grow,” he said. According to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), the number of suburbs in the million-dollar club grew 14.5% in 2023, totaling 63 suburbs. Mr Gavalas highlighted several key factors that signal a suburb’s potential to break into the million-dollar median category: Mr Gavalas also emphasised the importance of high median incomes in sustaining higher property values. “Areas with high median incomes are crucial because they underpin the borrowing capacity needed to sustain higher property values. As incomes grow, so does the ability of residents to invest in real estate in these areas.” Based on these criteria and REIWA data, Mr Gavalas identified eight suburbs likely to join the million-dollar club soon. Each of these suburbs offers a unique mix of lifestyle offerings, strategic location, and community infrastructure that enhances their appeal to buyers. Many of these, like Beaconsfield and Leeming, have already seen recent house sales consistently go for six figures. Weekly asking prices for Beaconsfield, 6162 “These suburbs are showing all the right signs, from escalating sales figures that are tipping over the million-dollar mark to a steady increase in demand,” Mr Gavalas said. “Savvy investors and homebuyers are already recognising the potential for significant returns.” As Perth’s property market continues its upward trajectory, these eight suburbs are well-positioned to offer both lifestyle appeal and strong investment potential. With the million-dollar milestone on the horizon, now may be the ideal time to explore these property powerhouses. Stay up to date with Australia's most important property news through our free email service. Get the latest real estate news delivered free to your inbox. 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Mindarie together with VJzoo (Kat Black & Jasper Cook) and Kambarni (Kamsani Bin Salleh) are excited to announce the second installment of Mambakoort Mindarie- an immersive and colourful projection show returning to The Marina this October Mambakoort Mindarie is a vibrant art projection show that will feature Kambarni’s bold colourful artworks projected onto boats at The Marina Mindarie to provide an immersive experience for viewers These projections are splashed over an area people and the general area providing an intimate experience and the reflections respond to even the slightest change in the wind you can expect the return of the Night Market at The Pavilion- an eclectic mix of stalls showcasing art We had a staycation this year for our summer holiday In recent years we’ve meandered south of Perth a couple of hundred kilometres to the more temperate part of the state restaurants and wineries in a milder summer than Perth will receive fed up with two years of lockdowns that saw locals holiday in their home state We rented a posh Airbnb about forty minutes away on the coast Mindarie Marina is a human-made shelter comprising huge limestone boulders that have shaped a safe haven from the hard westerly winds and strong currents of that part of the coast and enough local shopping to keep everyone interested The older parts of the marina have that Mediterranean terracotta look that you could mistake for the Italian coastline while the part we stayed was all tilt-panelled concrete Massive houses and apartments dominating the skyline which would have been a wild under-estimate One of the large bedrooms looked out over the view you see above especially on the calmer days when the sky was deep azure all day sampling the wares at the local restaurants and dealing with the stupidity of me still getting sunburnt in Australia after 50 years of mishaps in that department in fact the signs on the Mindarie Beach advised against swimming due to the currents and the rocks We were duly warned and went to the shark-netted safety of Quinns Beach further up the coast But if you can carefully construct a big enough rock wall that shields you from the winds and waves you can live easily in the becalmed eastern side of that wall paying only occasional attention to the gale on the other side The view in the picture above was often offset by the view out the front window Sometimes we could barely close the salt-encrusted front door so strong was the wind But here’s the thing: as followers of Jesus we’re always conscious that you don’t take a holiday from Jesus We’re always aware that there is a heavenly Father who is with us and to whom we are accountable even during the downtimes So we took time to thank God for the places we went Now I’m not saying that to be super pious I probably missed a few days Bible reading in there in my routine as holidays can sometimes become becalming periods for me We sat there one night having an amazing spicy seafood jambalaya on the Creole Festival at the Brewery young women in roller-skates dressed in costume replete with angels’ wings zipped around the raucous shouts and laughter of good times bounced off the walls And I realised it: you can live here in Mindarie-Marina-Land without ever giving God It’s not as if this place is so hostile towards Jesus or the church It’s just that it’s irrelevant It can’t add anything to people’s lives that they seemingly don’t already have People are constructing meaning and purpose and experiencing pleasure in Mindarie-Marina-Land and it’s working quite nicely thank you very much I often think about how evangelism is such a struggle in the West And it’s because it’s super easy to be happy without God I looked around the clientele in so many of the places that we went and there’s that sense of self-sufficiency especially among the “retired early” set who inhabit these places then why not settle in for a bunch of easy decades The couple who owned our place lived next door in the larger apartment next to the already large one we were renting And all up and down the marina it seemed like that Of course not everyone’s in retirement mode there were plenty of evenings out where there were young families and kids having a good time too Godlessness doesn’t always look like the ghetto in fact that’s the point of Jesus’ parable in Luke 12: tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”  But he said to him who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them and be on your guard against all covetousness for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”  And he told them a parable “The land of a rich man produced plentifully for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones and there I will store all my grain and my goods you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax whose will they be?’ So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” we are all trying to craft our version of Mindarie-Marina-Land That seems to be the goal of life in the West to shape a life of comfort and ease that shelters us from the harsh winds of reality editor of Catholic publi theology journal First Things talks about the Western hearth gods of comfort and ease And we’ve done a good job of crafting such gods To be rich towards everything and not towards God at all is actually sustainable in the West. And that’s kinda what Mindarie Marina felt like. When you’ve got heaven on a stick, here on earth, why would you hanker for the reality of which the good life in this age is simply a shadow? As someone involved in church planting, and now working for City to City Australia to settle for ease and comfort in this age also We won’t see people hunger and thirst for God without the intervention of God’s power in their lives But what might that intervention look like It seems that in the West at least the windows of opportunity that make people sit up and take note long before their soul is actually required of them where the accepted narrative is that more people become Christians through new churches than older ones When your own perfectly crafted Mindarie Marina has sheltered you from the storms of life What happens when a rogue wave comes over the top of those rocks What happens when a cyclonic wind blows through that the buffered quay is unable to break When we’re protected from the realities of the deep currents that can sweep us away physically What happens when the retired-early life gets cut short by a dreaded diagnosis These are the storms of life that come crashing into our well constructed philosophical and existential marinas CS Lewis makes the famous observation that God whispers to us in our pleasures is God’s megaphone to rouse a deaf world Pessimism is not in being tired of evil but in being tired of good Despair does not lie in being weary of suffering It is when for some reason or other the good things in a society no longer work that the society begins to decline; when its food does not feed Inarticulate low grade anxiety has driven the “worried well” into the counselling practices by the score No amount of Mindarie Marinas seem to block the bitter wind of anxiety in our modern West In fact this city is pretty much a prime example Yet the West has surely reached peak “Mindarie Marina” It is beginning to feel like the storms are brewing and that the rocks we have carefully placed will not keep whatever is coming at bay But it certainly does feel like the Western marinas are less secure than they once were Perhaps we shall see the pessimism and despair that Chesterton talks about that runs counter to the happiness quotient that should be on offer in our buffered existence Or perhaps we shall see the painful megaphoning of reality shouting at us above the whistling of the onshore winds and waves thrown up by tectonic cultural shifts and unexpected dreadfulness Perhaps it’s time as God’s people to be ready to offer the only true safe haven in a time of storm To ensure that our true pleasure is in Jesus To prepare our own hearts for the coming storms To ensure that we are ready to give a reason for the hope that is within us when people eventually get around to asking And sure but to doubly ensure that we are so rich towards God that should our own marina get swept away our joy and safety has a secure anchor in Jesus April 29 There is no guarantee that Jesus will return in our desired timeframe because even if the timeframe is not guaranteed We don’t have to waste energy being anxious; we can put it to better use new blog articles and upcoming events all to your inbox © Stephen McAlpine document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions Laying down the Groundwork for Faithful Living The upgrades completed by the City of Wanneroo strengthened and increased the size of the breakwater structure. Originally built in 1988, the barrier underwent phase 1 maintenance works in 2017/18 that focused on a 160m length of the Mindarie breakwater, which experienced significant wave overtopping and displacement of rock debris on to the road during storms. Camera IconStorms would see waves breaking over the Mindarie breakwater and rocks pushed on to the path and road. Credit: City of WannerooThe project cost close to $7m and was supported by a $3.3m contribution from the Federal Government’s Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program undertaken to secure the structure for the next 50 years. The work was undertaken by WA Limestone to increase and widen the crest level of the structure resulting in less wave overtopping and associated safety issues, with reworking of existing rocks and placement of new material to increase the height. These structures provide protection for nearby infrastructure including parking, roads, pedestrian pathways, residential properties and commercial businesses. It also provides calm marina conditions for private berths and a public boat ramp. Camera IconMindarie breakwater upgrades completed in March. Credit: City of WannerooWanneroo mayor Linda Aitken said the upgrade would ensure that the structure remains safe and functional for many years to come. Upgrades also included the installation of new car parking, drainage, footpaths, kerbs and vehicle safety barriers. Perth’s property market is on a remarkable upswing with CoreLogic reporting a 21 per cent annual increase in median property values over the year to April – which means a number of suburbs are poised to join the million-dollar club Resolve Property Solutions buyers’ agent Peter Gavalas said a potent combination of soaring demand and limited supply had underpinned the impressive growth with the city’s population growing 3.6 per cent during the 2022-23 financial year according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics He said compounding this was the incredibly tight rental market with a citywide vacancy rate of just 0.6 per cent in April “Cracking the $1 million median price barrier is a big deal; that shows a suburb has become highly sought after and upscale,” he said “We’re seeing this happen in more areas as the market continues to grow but thanks to the extraordinary price growth that has happened in the past few years According to REIWA the number of suburbs in the million-dollar club grew 14.5 per cent in 2023 Gavalas predicts eight more suburbs are on the brink of surpassing this threshold “There are certain key factors that signal a suburb’s potential to break into the million-dollar median category – these include proximity to the city good schools and strong infrastructure,” he said “Areas with high median incomes are crucial because they underpin the borrowing capacity needed to sustain higher property values so does the ability of residents to invest in real estate in these areas.” Gavalas has identified eight suburbs likely to join the million-dollar club soon a northern suburb known for its golf course and proximity to the coast popular due to its community feel and excellent schools this coastal suburb is known for its marina and vibrant local life with proximity to Perth’s CBD and eclectic shopping and dining scenes making it a hit with professionals a tranquil environment close to the Canning River appealing to those seeking a quieter lifestyle noted for its well-established schools and strong family-oriented community a blend of old and new homes and closeness to Fremantle enhance its appeal appreciated for its large blocks and character homes CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless said Perth home values lifted by 2 per cent in May the equivalent of the median dwelling value rising by more than $12,000 month-to-month “The number of properties available for sale in Perth remain more than 40 per cent below the five-year average for this time of the year,” he said “Inventory levels remain well below average despite vendor activity lifting relative to this time last year “Fresh listings are being absorbed rapidly by market demand keeping stock levels low and upwards pressure on prices.” REIWA chief executive Cath Hart said the suburbs that saw the most median house sale price growth in May were Stirling (up 2.9 per cent to $1,080,000) Armadale (up 2.4 per cent to $445,500) and Secret Harbour (up 2.2 per cent to $670,000) Craigie and Butler were also among the top performers recording growth of 1.9 per cent or more over the month,” she said Houses sold in a median of eight days in May unchanged from April and four days faster than a year ago Hart said active listings settled at 3,291 at the end of May 4.5 per cent lower than April and 41.5 per cent lower than a year ago The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here Perth\\u2019s property market is on a remarkable upswing with CoreLogic reporting a 21 per cent annual increase in median property values over the year to April \\u2013 which means a number of suburbs are poised to join the million-dollar club Resolve Property Solutions buyers\\u2019 agent Peter Gavalas said a potent had underpinned the impressive growth with the city\\u2019s population growing 3.6 per cent during the 2022-23 financial year \\u201CCracking the $1 million median price barrier is a big deal; that shows a suburb has become highly sought after and upscale,\\u201D he said \\u201CWe\\u2019re seeing this happen in more areas as the market continues to grow the number \\u2026 has sharply increased.\\u201D \\u201CThere are certain key factors that signal a suburb\\u2019s potential to break into the million-dollar median category \\u2013 these include proximity to the city good schools and strong infrastructure,\\u201D he said \\u201CAreas with high median incomes are crucial because they underpin the borrowing capacity needed to sustain higher property values so does the ability of residents to invest in real estate in these areas.\\u201D with proximity to Perth\\u2019s CBD and eclectic shopping and dining scenes making it a hit with professionals \\u201CThe number of properties available for sale in Perth remain more than 40 per cent below the five-year average for this time of the year,\\u201D he said \\u201CInventory levels remain well below average despite vendor activity lifting relative to this time last year \\u201CFresh listings are being absorbed rapidly by market demand keeping stock levels low and upwards pressure on prices.\\u201D recording growth of 1.9 per cent or more over the month,\\u201D she said The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories More than 20 Fire and Emergency Crews rushed to the 42-foot boat which caught fire just after 6am on Tuesday Firefighters quickly put out the blaze on the vessel The cause of the fire is being investigated A boat has burst into flames at Mindarie Marina Nine News reporter Scott Cunningham said the boat was completely destroyed by the blaze "Fire crews are down here at the moment at Mindarie Marina where one of these boats has caught fire," he told Radio 6PR "We have seen some vision of when the boat was on fire and there was intense black smoke and flames coming from it "Fire crews are still here at the moment just mopping up and they have managed to put the fire out and fortunately stop it spreading to other boats "In terms of dollars we haven't had the chance to speak to fire crews about how much they estimate it to be but there are some pretty flash boats down here." \\\"Fire crews are down here at the moment at Mindarie Marina where one of these boats has caught fire,\\\" he told Radio 6PR \\\"We have seen some vision of when the boat was on fire and there was intense black smoke and flames coming from it \\\"Fire crews are still here at the moment just mopping up and they have managed to put the fire out and fortunately stop it spreading to other boats \\\"In terms of dollars we haven't had the chance to speak to fire crews about how much they estimate it to be but there are some pretty flash boats down here.\\\" The Department of Fisheries has confirmed that one of its drum line hooks was snapped in two off Mindarie just a day after diver Doreen Collyer was killed by a huge shark in the same area The news has led to widespread speculation as to what kind of sea creature would have the bite strength to snap the huge steel hook Mindarie shark victim Doreen Collyer.Credit: Edith Cowan University Fisheries set drum line hooks shortly after 60-year-old Mrs Collyer was killed last Sunday Regional manager Tony Cappelluti said some activity was seen on one of the lines around 3.15pm on Monday the same size as the one snapped in two when something hit a fisheries drum line off Mindarie on Monday.Credit: bigsharkblog.wordpress.com "A partial submerging of one of the floats occurred," Mr Cappelluti said "That generally happens when a contact is made with the lines and is a first indicator that something is on the line or may be captured." He confirmed that the hook broke on the bend adjacent to the shank "The hook used was the same as those used during research tagging operations that have successfully caught large sharks greater than five metres in length and the same as the hooks used in the operation that caught a 4.2 metre white shark after the recent attack in Falcon," he said Attempts to catch the giant shark that killed Doreen Collyer have now been called off but Fisheries spokesman Ashley Malone said the department remained on alert "We will continue to monitor any new shark sighting reports," he said The City of Wanneroo has reopened the beaches around Mindarie that were closed after last Sunday's fatal shark attack which came only six days after surfer Ben Gerring was fatally injured by a shark off Falcon The beaches which have been reopened are on either side of the Mindarie boat ramp from Claytons Beach and surf spot south of the ramp to Quinns Beach to the North the Department of Fisheries is advising water users to take additional caution in the Mindarie area Follow WAtoday on Twitter @WAtoday \\\"A partial submerging of one of the floats occurred,\\\" Mr Cappelluti said \\\"That generally happens when a contact is made with the lines and is a first indicator that something is on the line or may be captured.\\\" \\\"The hook used was the same as those used during research tagging operations that have successfully caught large sharks greater than five metres in length and the same as the hooks used in the operation that caught a 4.2 metre white shark after the recent attack in Falcon,\\\" he said \\\"We will continue to monitor any new shark sighting reports,\\\" he said The City of Wanneroo has reopened the beaches around Mindarie that were closed after last Sunday's fatal shark attack Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club can lay claim to being among Perth’s most waterwise sporting clubs after receiving a $4,800 Water Corporation waterwise retrofit and toilet cisterns are expected to save the club more than 450,000 litres of water each year through reduced water use That’s equivalent to nearly 12 backyard swimming pools of water Water Corporation has also inspected and made improvements to the club’s water outlets to reduce water loss in the event of a burst The retrofit was delivered following a recent project to upgrade 1.4km of wastewater pipeline along Rochester Drive Water Corporation General Manager Customer and Community Karen Willis said the one-off retrofit was a way of giving back to the community following the works “The Mindarie community has been very understanding and patient as we’ve upgraded critical wastewater infrastructure in the area,” Ms Willis said “Funding a waterwise retrofit at Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club not only saves the club money off their water bills “As climate change continues to impact the amount of rainfall we receive there’s never been a more important time to rethink our water use and install water-efficient products “We thank the Mindarie community for their cooperation during the works and look forward to seeing the benefits this retrofit will bring.” Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club President Nathaniel Lee said he was pleased the waterwise retrofit had been completed in time for the busy summer season “With more than 700 members regularly using the changeroom facilities our water consumption is fairly high throughout the year particularly during surf life-saving season,” Mr Lee said anything we can do to help save money – while using less water in the process – is a great thing “We are grateful to Water Corporation for this waterwise gesture.” To find out more about installing waterwise products in your home or business, please visit www.watercorporation.com.au/Waterwise/Waterwise-products E: media@watercorporation.com.au Buyers will need to put their thinking caps on to map out the future use of this former country school which was known for operating in the middle of a field without phone and limited internet reception The State Government is selling off the abandoned East Murray Area School in Mindarie just five years after it was forced to close its doors due to dwindling student numbers the school experienced a 68 per cent drop over the five years to 2018 with just 13 students enrolled by the time the final bell rang A chance to renovate, develop or re-open the historic main school campus has now emerged, with expressions of interest sought from buyers looking to reinvigorate the 8.08ha property at 1182 East Murray Area School Rd. 1182 East Murray Area School Road, Mindarie. Pic: realcommercial.com.au Former EMAS student and selling agent Nathan Bolt, of Professionals Murray Bridge, said the property had been listed with a price guide of $500,000 to $600,000 – $110,000 below the Adelaide-wide median, according to PropTrack. The sale encompasses more than 2000sq m of infrastructure, including classroom and sporting facilities, a playground and a swimming pool. There is also a solid brick, three-bedroom residence, which has been well maintained. “I’ve had all sorts of inquiries already coming in, including a family with a vision from Sydney who drove all the way down to have a look,” Mr Bolt said. “But we’ve also had interest from trucking companies, charities and plenty of locals wanting to have a look. “You could reopen it as a school, as a camp or even for religious purposes. “All that matters to locals is that it will be used for something because at the moment, it’s like the kids just walked out. “It’s quite eerie walking through there when it’s empty.” The school was established in the 1960s through the amalgamation of several primary schools in the Mallee region. It had the backing of former Karoonda East Murray Council mayor Douglas James Fullston OAM who served as the school’s first secretary-treasurer. Over the decades, the school managed to make headlines on a number of occasions, including in 2002 when it ran out of drinking water for its students as a result of drought. Meanwhile, in 2010, eyebrows were raised by city-dwellers when EMAS was deemed statistically similar to Adelaide’s prestigious St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School, according to the State Government’s then newly launched MySchool website. However, students proved their worth and determination to SA only a year later when managing to field a team in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup in Melbourne – a significant feat considering the EMAS had no gymnasium or established volleyball court available for training at the time. Mr Bolt said the closure of the school had left a mark on the region’s tight-knit farming community. “The East Murray Tigers Football and Netball still meet at the clubrooms out there, even though they’ve long folded but there’s hope that whoever buys the school will let them continue leasing some of the facilities as all of their memorabilia is still out there,” he said. “A lot of families have strong connections to the school, including my own. “I went there, my parents went there … and my grandmother used to drive one of the school buses. “Students came from all over the place … but as more people sold up, student numbers dwindled and as a result the school is now up for sale.” The property is a 30-minute drive from Karoonda, 45-minutes from Loxton and around two-hours from Adelaide. Expression of interest closes on February 10. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. The State Government is selling off the abandoned East Murray Area School in Mindarie just five years after it was forced to close its doors due to dwindling student numbers A chance to renovate, develop or re-open the historic main school campus has now emerged, with expressions of interest sought from buyers looking to reinvigorate the 8.08ha property at 1182 East Murray Area School Rd. You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream. You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream. You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream. A boat owner says he was “millimetres” away from being struck by a boat that launched into the jetty at the Mindarie boat ramp on Sunday. Shocking footage has emerged of the incident which shows a boat suddenly accelerating and launching into the jetty. Luckily no-one was injured in the crash but Andrew says he is still shaken up. “My son’s also very upset about it,” he said on 6PR Breakfast. “He was actually in my boat. We were basically winching my boat onto my trailer, and then out of the corner of my eye I’ve seen this boat coming flying across on the left-hand side of me. “I don’t know, I just took evasive action, literally managed to get out of the way, it actually took the front end of my trailer right off, rode up … across the roof of my ute then landed on the pontoon with the engine running at full throttle. “I mean it’s absolutely shocking, absolutely shocking.” Andrew said the boat owner slipped causing him to accelerate. “The guy said that he slipped and he reckon he caught his shirt on the throttle, and that basically put the boat into full throttle,” he said. “And he basically is still on the boat but he fell backwards as the boat accelerated so fast.” Press PLAY to hear more from Andrew below  ABC News News HomeABC Rural More jobs could go at Mindarie mineral sands mineEBy Emma Brown Mining set to wind down at Mindarie. (ABC: William Rollo) Link copiedShareShare articleMineral sands mining company Murray Zircon is hoping commodity prices will rise so it can resume mining at its Mindarie project in South Australia. The company announced 36 employees would receive notice of redundancy as it began to wind up operations over the next two to three months. Murray Zircon CEO, Patrick Mutz, said some workers would be retained in the hope the prices for its exports rise and mining operations could resume. However, he said, should prices not climb, more staff could eventually be let go. "We'll have people who will be continuing to work here for the next probably six months," he said. "There will be a certain number of employees that we have to keep on, because we will have to continue to maintain the site and watch after the site, secure the site and the equipment that's there. "There is that possibility though that when the market comes back we could return to mining and that is of course one of our hopes. "The commodities market for our products which zircon, rutile, ilmenite and leucoxene simply have to grow in strength on the market significantly from where they are now." Home / Events Mambakoort Mindarie is a vibrant art projection show heading to Mindarie Marina that will feature Perth-based Indigenous artist Kambarni’s bold colourful artwork projected onto the many boats The project is a collaboration between The Marina and will be on display from Friday September 9 – 11 Colourful patterns and swirls will be splashed over a dedicated area covering all objects and people wandering about for an intimate experience The images will move and rotate slowly in response to the wind and elements meaning those soaking it in can enjoy a quiet Union Kitchen & Sistas Mindarie will be open until late each evening to serve up their A La Carte menus and host several pop-ups each serving delicious street fare – including hot gin cocktails and hot chocolate creations A night market will also be set up at The Pavillion with an eclectic mix of arts The entire event is free over all three nights so head on down to celebrate the start of spring and enjoy a night among the lights Never miss a thing in Perth with the latest Perth events on So Perth. 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When Geoff Whall embarked on a mission to create his own masterpiece in Mindarie it was as much about the worldly artefacts within as it was about building the house itself The front doors came from a chateau in France different and interesting fixtures from across the globe as he prepared for the build timeless and eclectic home on the waterfront in one of Perth’s popular coastal suburbs “Geoff wanted the house to be really interesting so over the years he put a sea container on the vacant block of land and he collected lots of interesting pieces,” says Whall’s partner he literally built the house around the artefacts The inspiration was probably the four metre doors we have at the entrance of the property “They were found in a chateau in France and were in a terrible state.” “The house developed along as he moved through the house and decided what pieces he wanted to put where,” adds Persich An upholsterer by trade, Whall commissioned a professional builder to construct the “shell” of 8A Kings Lynn Rise while he dedicated the next three years to completing the house himself Persich says her partner fossicked at warehouses to find key fittings as well as windows from Cairo and 100-year-old Moroccan tiles Not every home has 100-year-old Moroccan tiles A significant hallway arch was also sourced from India while the home is peppered with French inspiration a herb garden situated off the master ensuite and stone walls handcrafted by a stonemason The home includes eye-catching ornate wall pieces created by a stonemason “Geoff pours his heart and soul into his projects He would work all day at his (day) job and then build through the wee hours of the night under floodlights until he got to the point where it is today “He’s a very creative man and this has truly been a labour of love,” Persich says three-bathroom property includes a self-contained getaway on the lower level There is also a wine rack that can hold up to 200 bottles and garaging for two vehicles The outdoor entertaining area has quite a view which is being marketed by Kerry Davey from Kerry Davey Real Estate third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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MINDARIE resident Peter Boylen is appearing in a fast and frenetic farce delivering the usual mockery embarrassment and absurdity – resulting in laughs aplenty – at Limelight Theatre this month Written by master-of-farce Ray Cooney and directed by Susan Vincent It Runs In The Family is set in a hospital common room at Christmas time and focuses on self-important neurologist Dr Mortimore He is just about to give the lecture of his career and has a knighthood depending on it when a former nurse bursts in with the news he is the father of an 18-year-old son is now in the hospital’s reception looking for his long-lost parent which have been translated into more than 40 languages he was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to drama “He expects people to cooperate – but this is not the case and he unfortunately appears to get the continual run around with conflicting stories,” he said “Connolly becomes increasingly exasperated with all those around him as he endeavours to determine the truth “The main challenge is ensuring the timing for all the comedic moments are perfect because there are so many things happening at any one time “I also need to continually get more and more worked up as my character tries to sort out what is exactly happening.” Involved in theatre for the past seven years Boylen first started participating as part of the Men’s Project which was designed to draw more men into theatre Ellenbrook and Limelight Theatres in a variety of pantomimes “It Runs In The Family appealed because it was a chance to be part of another comedy with quality performers I’ve worked with before,” Boylen said “It was also an opportunity to work with director Susan Vincent again – she really knows how to bring out the best in her performers and en Vincent said It Runs In The Family has the usual assortment of “farcical nuts” running around goining in and out of doors and mistaking everybody for someone else “I chose to direct the play because I love Ray Cooney’s writing,” she said I directed Cooney’s Run For Your Wife which had a successful season at Limelight Theatre “So I decided to direct another Cooney farce this year with Gordon Park again playing the lead role.” It Runs In The Family plays at 8pm April 20 brought to you by Little Creatures returns to The Marina Mindarie on Saturday 23 October The festival is a celebration of West Australia’s ever developing craft beer scene and is Perth’s only free beer festival of its size Featuring over 20 of Australia’s craft breweries and cideries as well as food stalls live entertainment and kids activities it is a favourite with not only the Mindarie community but the wider northern suburbs Take in the sweeping ocean views while you stroll the Marina boardwalk and enjoy complimentary tastings on a range of products many which are small batch or exclusive releases Experience the massive ‘best of the festival’ 20 tap takeover at Indian Ocean Brewing Co Or enjoy the Little Creatures Pool Party at Cabana And if all that isn’t enough then the kids activities live entertainment and sweeping ocean views will be enough to keep the whole family entertained Sophisticated Beast and more to be announced!