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 Padbury man has saved the lives of a family of four and their two dogs after alerting them of a boat fire at the front of their property. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said six crews were sent to the property on Warner Drive in Padbury around five this morning and the blaze was extinguished around half past six. “I was coming out of my house to go to work and I looked across the street and noticed flames coming out the back of the boat,” Wayne said. Streets in Padbury have been cordoned off after the man was fatally shot. (ABC News: Julian Robins) Link copiedShareShare articleA man has died after being shot by police outside a house in Perth's northern suburbs. The shooting happened in front of a home on Macdonald Avenue in Padbury around 10pm last night after local police were called to support St John Ambulance. Speaking at the scene, WA Police Superintendent Tony Flack said two officers had approached the residence's front door when another occupant of the residence ran out and shouted a warning. He said a 35-year-old man then rushed towards the officers, armed with a knife, naked and covered in his own blood. Police remained at the scene on Monday morning as investigations continued. (ABC News: Jessica Warriner) "The officers have backed off down a very steep driveway, this person has continued to move quickly onto the officer and at close range, he's been forced to pull a firearm and fire two shots," Superintendent Flack told reporters at the scene. "I can only say that a large naked male running at you at speed with a knife, you have to act really quickly and really professionally, and I'm very proud of the way the officers handled themselves. "They certainly prevented further injury." Superintendent Flack said the people living at the house had called an ambulance after the man had inflicted wounds to his own neck. "He was bleeding profusely, and they called him in as a medical emergency," he said. Officers remain at the scene, with a police investigation underway. The officer who shot the man was a first-class constable and Superintendent Flack said his actions complied with training. "Police are well trained to do this but irrespective of that, it doesn't come natural to any human being to take life, and the impact on the police officer we will monitor very closely," he said. Forensic officers were among those at the scene on Monday morning amid the police probe. (ABC News: Jessica Warriner) Superintendent Flack said the incident was confronting. "I haven't seen something as scary as this for a long, long time," he said. Police say the man was known to them and the investigation would be managed by the Homicide Squad and overseen by the Internal Affairs Unit. The investigation into the shooting will be overseen by the WA Police Internal Affairs Unit. (ABC News: Jessica Warriner) 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) Perth’s property values have seen a substantial upswing, with a 21.1% annual increase reported by CoreLogic up to April this year combined with a growing population and a tight rental market is setting the stage for more suburbs to breach the million-dollar median price mark transforming the local real estate landscape According to Peter Gavalas (pictured above) from Resolve Property Solutions, a mixture of high demand and low supply is driving up property prices across Perth “Cracking the $1 million median price barrier is a big deal that shows a suburb has become highly sought after and upscale,” Gavalas said “We’re seeing this happen in more areas as the market continues to grow.” The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) supports this observation indicating a 14.5% increase in the number of million-dollar suburbs in 2023 alone Gavalas anticipates several more suburbs will soon exceed the million-dollar median price threshold and strong infrastructure as key indicators of a suburb's potential “Areas with high median incomes are crucial because they underpin the borrowing capacity needed to sustain higher property values,” he said so does the ability of residents to invest in real estate in these areas.” Gavalas has pinpointed eight suburbs poised to join the million-dollar club “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,” Gavalas said “Their rising popularity and property values are supported by a mix of lifestyle offerings making them prime candidates for future growth.” Get the hottest and freshest mortgage news delivered right into your inbox. 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Emmett Dunne and Mary Padbury will be re-elected to the Richmond board unopposed No other candidates were forthcoming for the two vacancies on the board prior to the closure of nominations last Friday, meaning an election won’t be necessary before the annual general meeting on 19 December Dunne has served on the board since late 2016 while Padbury was a casual appointment in October this year “The Club has worked hard to build a board of diverse skills and experience to represent the members,” Richmond President Peggy O’Neal said “Stability has been a cornerstone of our success and it is pleasing Emmett and Mary will continue to serve on the board.” All the game day information ahead of Richmond's Round 9 clash against West Coast at the 'G Richmond has signed experienced AFLW defender and winger Lauren Brazzale to its AFLW list for the upcoming season Several Richmond players have received fines after a melee in Sunday's MCG clash See all the best photos from the first day of Richmond's 2023 pre-season training from the Swinburne Centre Richmond has signed defender Lauren Brazzale Check out all the Super Plays from our Round 8 clash against Hawthorn thanks to Hostplus Hear from Richmond coach Adem Yze after the Tigers Round 8 loss to Hawthorn Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers clash against Hawthorn Richmond draftee Zoe Hargreaves will unfortunately miss the 2025 AFLW season through injury We extend our deepest respect to First Peoples and Traditional Owners of the land 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 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 so does the ability of residents to invest in real estate in these areas.” Mr Gavalas identified eight suburbs likely to join the million-dollar club soon Each of these suburbs offers a unique mix of lifestyle offerings and community infrastructure that enhances their appeal to buyers have already seen recent house sales consistently go for six figures “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 Living Corporation Pty Ltd (trading as The Property Tribune) ABN 17 159 150 651 provides an information service and factual information only in relation to property This information does not take into account your objectives To consider whether a financial or credit product is right for you speak to a licensed Financial Adviser or Finance Broker before you apply for any product or commit to any plan Consider the product issuer’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making a purchase decision We do not make any suggestions or recommendations to you about property investment a particular credit or financial services product If you decide to apply for a product or service through our website you will be dealing directly with the provider of that product or service and not with us You should be aware that the service provider may not have access to all providers or all products available in the market Stay up to date with our free emails containing the country’s most important stories with our free email newsletters Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time 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 Perth's wild weekend weather failed to dampen the excitement for two lucky Division 1 Lotto winners who are each set to take home $572,766 WA's weekend winning tickets were sold by Padbury News & Post and The Lucky Charm Both stores also sold Division 1 winning tickets last year The Padbury store sold one with a $5 million prize in February and South Hedland sold a winning ticket worth $750,000 in August said he kept a few lucky charms in-store including a Buddha and small cat statue "We got them right before selling the $5 million winner last year and the luck has kept spreading ever since," he said "We sell quite a few winners here - and not just Division 1 You'll always hear that winning bell ringing from our lottery terminal." Lotterywest is still waiting to hear from WA's newest Division 1 winners who have yet to come forward to claim their prizes Two players are more than $500,000 richer after the weekend lotto draw The winning numbers were: 13,39,11,14,5,37 with supplementary numbers 12 and 32 WA's latest Lotto success brings the state's tally of Division 1 and 1st prize winners this year to 41 - with these players sharing more than $84 million Everyone else will now need to turn their attention to Tuesday's massive Oz Lotto $40 million jackpot the equal largest offered in the competition this year Lotterywest spokesperson Pina Compagnone said ticket retailers would likely be selling up to 400 tickets a minute in the lead up to the draw "Jackpot day is the most popular time to buy tickets - we're encouraging players to get theirs early," Ms Compagnone said Perth's wild weekend weather failed to dampen the excitement for two lucky Division 1 Lotto winners who are each set to take home $572,766 WA's weekend winning tickets were sold by Padbury News & Post and The Lucky Charm \\\"We got them right before selling the $5 million winner last year and the luck has kept spreading ever since,\\\" he said \\\"We sell quite a few winners here - and not just Division 1 You'll always hear that winning bell ringing from our lottery terminal.\\\" Lotterywest is still waiting to hear from WA's newest Division 1 winners WA's latest Lotto success brings the state's tally of Division 1 and 1st prize winners this year to 41 - with these players sharing more than $84 million Everyone else will now need to turn their attention to Tuesday's massive Oz Lotto $40 million jackpot \\\"Jackpot day is the most popular time to buy tickets - we're encouraging players to get theirs early,\\\" Ms Compagnone said Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Email Address Subscribe Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe There is a neat synchronicity between the paths of Ashurst's Mary Padbury and Norton Rose Fulbright's Tricia Hobson beyond the fact that both are trailblazers who champion the progress of women in the traditionally male-dominated legal profession SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MoreLegal professionLatest In Professional servicesFetching latest articles HTTP Error 400. The request URL is invalid. ABC News News HomeHouse fire in Padbury under investigationShare House fire in Padbury under investigationTopic:Fires The fire caused a section of the Padbury home's roof to collapse. Link copiedShareShare articleA fire has caused significant damage to a house in the northern Perth suburb of Padbury. The blaze started just before 7:00 am today in the home in Ellison drive. Firefighters say the a large section of the roof of the home has collapsed, but investigations into the cause of the blaze are continuing. Please upgrade or switch to an alternative browser for the best experience on our website The first ever Miyawaki forest has been planted at an Australian school It is also the first forest of its kind planted in Western Australia Murdoch University’s Dr Grey Coupland, from the Harry Butler Institute (HBI) has partnered with South Padbury Primary School (SPPS) to plant Western Australia’s first tiny forest following the Miyawaki planting method developed in Japan “Miyawaki forests are becoming increasingly popular for urban greening to rehabilitate degraded areas and increase biodiversity in urban areas,” Dr Coupland said “They contain up to 30 different native species planted in a dense planting arrangement and anecdotally grow up to 20 times as fast as traditionally planted forests and support up to 100 times the diversity.” Dr Coupland said the project will help assess how well the Miyawaki method is suited to the Australian environment using Australian species while also teaching primary school students the importance of citizen science South Padbury Primary School’s forest contains 26 Australian endemic species that will form four layers within the forest: a canopy layer including Cockies tongues (Templetonia retusa) “Australia’s biodiversity is increasingly under threat and action is required at national and local levels to mitigate this biodiversity crisis “Partnering with local schools like South Padbury Primary School is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate that tiny forests can offer bite-sized local environmental action that can empower and engage communities Year 3s to 6s from South Padbury Primary School are taking part in the HBI-led research project learning about urban sustainability issues and the environmental impact of climate change The children will conduct monthly monitoring of the forests as citizen scientists animal diversity and temperature regimes within and outside the forest Cass Disisto said the school was incredibly excited to be involved in the ground-breaking initiative “It is an exciting opportunity for our students and the school community to be leaders in building biodiversity through a hands on Our Urban Tiny Forest reflects the school's moral purpose of 'Be The Change' and our desire to make a difference to others and the world around us.” Dr Coupland said the project will run for an initial two years as she continues to investigate soil microbial activity and diversity This information will be compared to data collected from adjacent natural vegetation to assess how well the Miyawaki forest is performing under Australian conditions “Given the increasing popularity of the Miyawaki planting technique there is a clear need to better understand the biology of these forests this study will enable community decision and policy makers to inform future urban revegetation programs.” This research supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 and 15  Read our blog series Find an expert Find out more about our commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Play Duration: 7 minutes 33 seconds7m Brought to you by A tight Perth property market means a lot of buyers are looking in areas that have been overlooked in the past.  Joe White, president of Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA), told Michael Tetlow onABC Radio Perth about the upcoming suburbs in Perth that are tipped to become more popular. He said the suburbs to watch are the "places that have been glazed over in the last decade or so." "Bassendean, Guildford, Hamilton Hills, Padbury, Ashfield, Doubleview," he said. Cafes, good schools and being close to transport are all affirmations that a suburb will be attractive to younger families to buy.  Mr White said that the southern Perth suburb of Hamilton Hill is one to keep an eye on.  "There's a lot of young crew out there that are more than willing to get in there with a cold chisel and chip up those 70s orange tiles and do something pretty trendy with them." The rental vacancy rate remains around 0.7 per cent — when according to REIWA it should be 2 to 3 per cent. Mr White believes the steep declines in available rental properties means people are looking to other areas to buy that they might not have considered before.  "Maybe the house is old..maybe the wet areas are dated, maybe the kitchen's not quite what you'd want today. "But if it's in a good location, your transport costs are less, the basic structure is well built and you can get in there and just live with it as it is and you can look to five years down the future when you can do it up," he said.  The amount of rental stock in Perth has dropped to 2013 levels. (ABC News: Kenith Png) Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio ABC News News HomePadbury Mining terminates Oakajee dealShare Padbury Mining terminates Oakajee dealTopic:Business, Economics and Finance An artist's impression of a boat docked at a deep water port at Oakajee. (OPR) Link copiedShareShare articlePadbury Mining has axed its multi-billion dollar deal to develop the Oakajee port and rail project north of Geraldton in Western Australia's Mid West. In a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange on Wednesday afternoon, the company said it had "signed a deed of termination and release in relation to the agreement". The company told the ASX earlier this month that unnamed local private equity investors would fund the deal, but was forced into a trading halt when it would not name the investors. It later revealed that Alliance Super Holdings and Superkite, companies controlled by Sydney entrepreneur Roland Frank Bleyer, were backers of the $6.47 billion deal. Both the ASX and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) were investigating the deal, with ASIC ordering Padbury to hand over documents.  It is understood ASIC's enquiries related to disclosure and share trading issues.  Plans to open a deepwater port at Oakajee have been on the drawing board for decades. A previous proponent of the project, Mitsubishi, shelved it in the middle of last year, citing poor economic conditions. The port and rail infrastructure would enable the region's iron ore miners to get their product to ships for export. The Padbury deal was treated with scepticism by many because of the project's chequered history and the company's initial failure to reveal the private equity investors. Padbury chief executive Gary Stokes is a former WA public servant who was fined $1,500 for leaking confidential information to former WA premier Brian Burke.  In its ASX statement on Wednesday, Padbury said it would "continue to actively explore all available opportunities to exploit is existing intellectual property with respect to the Oakajee project". Lifestyle suburbs north of the river were the most searched suburbs in 2022 but with many of these popular suburbs also attracting a premium price buyers are looking to more affordable nearby neighbourhoods REIWA chief executive Cath Hart said Wembley topped the list of the most-searched suburbs in Perth last year budget-conscious buyers looked at alternatives nearby “These searches may not always translate into sales but they show demand for an area and the features that buyers find attractive “People may not go through with a purchase in those suburbs for various reasons including affordability or availability of properties but their initial search often leads them to neighbouring areas where they can still enjoy those lifestyle benefits at a more affordable price point.” Hart said many coastal suburbs featured in the top-10 list Floreat and Hillarys searched by tens of thousands of prospective buyers But they came with a hefty price tag and people could find more affordable properties close to the beach by going further afield “If a coastal lifestyle is at the top of your list you could consider Rockingham and surrounding areas,” she said currently has a median house price of $395,000 is just five minutes from the beach and has good-sized family homes on large blocks “If Hillarys appeals but you can’t afford it then take a step back from the coast and look at Duncraig or Padbury or across the freeway to Kingsley and Greenwood “These suburbs also often have older homes on larger blocks that you can renovate or even demolish to build your forever home while being minutes from coastal attractions.” Perth property expert Trent Fleskens said there was a large segment of homebuyers willing to sacrifice proximity to the city for proximity to the ocean “There are so many factors that pull people between the coast and the city: work and activity centres are all important factors,” he said “Whilst there are many local bridesmaid suburbs we tend to gravitate towards culturally we expect it will be the alternate beachside suburb rather than the alternate inland suburb that performs stronger over the long term.” And while suburbs in the hills did not feature among the top 10 Hart said buyers seeking a tree change could take the same approach you could consider Glen Forrest,” she said “It’s more affordable but minutes from the same desirable lifestyle features Kalamunda has a lower median house price than Gooseberry Hill.” Here are some of Perth’s most in-demand suburbs Just four kilometres north-east of the leafy hotspot Mount Lawley homebuyers could save more than $400,000 by purchasing a home in Bedford this family-friendly suburb is full of older character homes Take a step back from the coast and you could purchase an older home on a larger block and still be close to the beach Homebuyers could save $385,000 on the median price of a house in Padbury Located just four kilometres south of Fremantle, the beachside suburb of North Coogee has recorded one of the biggest growths in median house values across the Perth metropolitan area The neighbouring suburb of Hamilton Hill is far more affordable and could save you a whopping $855,000 on the median house price If you’re not willing to give up the great Australian dream of living next to the coast The median price of a house here is just $476,000 With a 25.3 per cent surge in property prices in 2022 Winthrop was one of Perth’s most in-demand suburbs with buyers attracted to its alluring trifecta of space The adjoining suburb of Bateman also offers a family-friendly lifestyle with good schools reserves and parks and access to the train line Victoria Park has attracted buyers with its vibrant inner-city community bustling cafe and retail strip and quirky local centres pushing up the median value of homes But savvy buyers could save themselves $150,000 by purchasing a home in the neighbouring suburb of Carlisle which is just five minutes from the cafe strip The pandemic has seen people flocking to the Hills in search of a tree change but that has also coincided with a rise in the median price of many popular suburbs Earnshaws real estate agent Lindsay Earnshaw said those who could no longer afford Darlington were looking at properties in Glen Forrest often dubbed \\u201Cbridesmaid suburbs\\u201D \\u201CThese searches may not always translate into sales \\u201CPeople may not go through with a purchase in those suburbs for various reasons including affordability or availability of properties but their initial search often leads them to neighbouring areas where they can still enjoy those lifestyle benefits at a more affordable price point.\\u201D \\u201CIf a coastal lifestyle is at the top of your list you could consider Rockingham and surrounding areas,\\u201D she said \\u201CIf Hillarys appeals but you can\\u2019t afford it \\u201CThese suburbs also often have older homes on larger blocks that you can renovate or even demolish to build your forever home while being minutes from coastal attractions.\\u201D \\u201CThere are so many factors that pull people between the coast and the city: work and activity centres are all important factors,\\u201D he said \\u201CWhilst there are many local bridesmaid suburbs we tend to gravitate towards culturally we expect it will be the alternate beachside suburb rather than the alternate inland suburb that performs stronger over the long term.\\u201D you could consider Glen Forrest,\\u201D she said \\u201CIt\\u2019s more affordable but minutes from the same desirable lifestyle features Kalamunda has a lower median house price than Gooseberry Hill.\\u201D Here are some of Perth\\u2019s most in-demand suburbs Located just four kilometres south of Fremantle If you\\u2019re not willing to give up the great Australian dream of living next to the coast Winthrop was one of Perth\\u2019s most in-demand suburbs Picture by Catherine Miller.The Merino industry has lost one of its most respected and influential figures with the death of former Collinsville studmaster Tom Padbury late last month All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueHe is remembered for turning sheep breeding into an art form He also had incredible foresight in breeding dual purpose sheep with wool cover and carcase without compromising structure In more recent times he worked as a stud advisor to more than a dozen studs from SA but his greatest mark on the industry was the 40 years he spent at iconic Collinsville stud including 25 years as studmaster This period from 1969 to 1995 was arguably one of Collinsville's most successful periods which included the stud having dominated the industry's genetics in Australia and abroad During the 1980s Collinsville broke seven world records including selling a ram for $450,000 in 1989 Tom's childhood was the perfect grounding in livestock on the family's stud property His father Albany and grandfather William were talented stud breeders and during their combined lifetimes were involved in 24 different breeds of stud animals Livestock exhibited by the Padbury family won an unrivalled 19 Governor's Cups at the Perth Royal Show for the most successful livestock exhibitor between 1912 and 1939 Tom inherited his family's enthusiasm of breeding livestock Tom joined Elder Smith & Co where he gained valuable technical experience in their wool department before progressing to country branches and stud stock Then Collinsville stud master AL 'Art' Collins recognised Tom's natural talent and invited him and his wife Deborah to Collinsville in 1957 Tom spent the next 12 years until Art's death in 1969 learning about breeding sheep suited to the environment they were run in When interviewed by Stock Journal in late 2010 Tom said one of the best pieces of advice he received from his mentor was the importance of the ewe in any mating and that "a Merino ram will never be bred that a ewe can't help" Another breeding principle he passed on to Tom was that the "four Cs - constitution When the Collins family sold Collinsville in 1985 to WA stud breeder Neil Garnett growing annual sales to more than 4000 rams - a feat of which he was most proud Argentinian buyers Luis Piquemal and Hernan Baldassarre and Collinsville principal Neil Garnett with the $102,000 Collinsville ram sold at the 1986 Adelaide Merino ram sale File pictureNeil says Tom is "unparalleled" in his influence on the Merino industry and his approach to stud breeding revolutionary During his tenure at Collinsville he displayed an "unwavering commitment to detail and a formidable personality that set the industry standards" Neil says it was a great privilege to work with Tom who inspired a generation of Merino breeders "His encouragement to strive for excellence in every aspect of stud Merino breeding combined with the integration of available technology has left an indelible mark on the industry," he said "Many of Australia's top Merino breeders today trace their inspiration back to Tom Padbury's dedication and achievements." Former Collinsville stud masters Tom Padbury and David Jones at one of the Adelaide ram sales Pic suppliedElders SA studstock manager Tony Wetherall - who sold many of Collinsville's record breaking rams - agrees Tom was "not just a studmaster He says he was in control from the feeding of the rams to the penning up and inspection by buyers "On inspection days you would often see him standing back to one side hands behind his back observing the proceedings," he said "At the right moment he would approach and engage with the potential buyers with a voice of authority and knowledge that had the immediate attention of anyone within ear shot of his commanding voice." Tony says his first encounter with the great man has stuck with him As a young stock agent in the early 1980s he learned a valuable lesson from Tom while the Collinsville rams were being unloaded for the Adelaide Merino ram sale "The rams were carefully being ushered into their pens when suddenly a ram broke not wanting to let it get passed me I lunged at the ram and grabbed the big full-woolled ram by the side with a couple of handfuls of wool," he said "Tom who had observed it all made his way over to me and politely told me that was not the correct way to handle the Collinsville rams." Neil Garnett and Jim Sullivan at Greenfields stud during the 2019 Elders SA Stud Merino Expo Picture supplied.Greenfields stud principal Robert Sullivan says Tom was only too willing to share his wealth of knowledge and experience He would keenly follow the progress of the young stud reserves "In the classing race he would always stand back and visually appraise the structure and conformation of each ram before looking at its wool or any figures," he said "Then the top rams would be drafted off separately and walked around the yard to parade naturally." who is survived by a son Robert and daughter Alison and their families received an Order of Australia medal for his services to Merino breeding in 2002 Catherine is Stock Journal's long time livestock editor and South East journalist. Today's top stories curated by our news team. Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales. Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector. Industry news from Australia's dairy sector. The week's top stories curated by our news team. ABC News News HomeArmed robbery of IGAShare Armed robbery of IGATopic:Armed Robbery Staff were threatened at this supermarket by a man with a pistol who was wearing a balaclava Link copiedShareShare articlePolice in Perth are searching for a gunman who robbed a supermarket in Padbury. The man went into the store on Gibson Avenue last night wearing a balaclava and threatened staff with a pistol. He stole a sum of money before escaping in a burgundy-coloured car being driven by a female. it feels like a world away – with quaint antique shops and historic pubs An espresso bar started by a property developer? It hardly fills you with inspiration… unless that developer is Tim Willing. Joining forces with expert baristas, Willing is inspired by 1950s with coffee firmly the focus – although there’s still room for some cycling paraphernalia Padbury’s Cafe has you covered for every meal of the day and you won’t be disappointed with any of them From their legitimately famous Meringue Munro pancakes to battered soft shell crabs sliders or tiger prawn linguine there’s a delicious reason this place is a fave dining spot for locals and visitors alike Sometimes all of that antique store exploring requires a freshly-baked roll or pie to keep you going, and luckily for you the fantastic Guild Town Bakery is smack bang in the middle of ’em all Enjoy a little treat on the alfresco area as you watch the world go by The best coffee on the strip comes from this busy little gem. Honestly, once you try a Guildford Milk Bar creamy cappuccino Pick up a takeaway in-between antique perusing or if you’re a bit peckish the all-day breakfast menu is outstanding Hidden in the historic former Guildford Post Office, Café Poste is a little slice of France you can sit amongst the well-maintained plants and enjoy your café au lait and croque monsieur Cop your takeaway coffee for community-minded and family-fun Courtney’s Café who are slinging not only killer coffees but some truly delectable sweet treats that are baked in-house Made fresh each day in small batches, Mimmo’s gelato has been turning heads with plenty of awards over the years While this gelato is good enough to enjoy all on it’s own take things up a notch or two with gelato-filled cannoli or even enjoy it with some house-baked Sicilian brioche Night games were set to become reality for Gosnells City Football Club after it successfully applied for a Burt Stronger Communities Program grant Member for Burt Matt Keogh presented the club with an $11,698 grant earlier this month The funds will be used to upgrade floodlights at the Walter Padbury Reserve in Thornlie allowing the club to host night games Gosnells City president Garry Nickisson said it was fantastic news “The club has over 500 members and this grant will move the club forward and the wider community.” Mr Nickisson thanked the City of Gosnells for the initial funding and he also thanked Mr Keogh for the grant Mr Keogh said he was delighted to have helped the club reach its goals “I look forward to attending a night game next season and watching locals play the world game,” he said Many club members have also credited Gosnells City deputy president Ossie Pereira for being the driving force behind the acquisition of the grant Club member Ann McGeown said the whole community would benefit from the upgrades Another member Mary Selby called Mr Pereira a star Mr Pereira said by hosting night games the club expected more children and families to come down to Walter Padbury and participate in soccer and support the teams Get your Local Examiner Digital Edition straight to your InboxName*Email* Are You a Human Toronto-based Guru Studio has hired Jennifer Oppenheimer (pictured) as an international sales and licensing manager and she’ll be responsible for a territory that includes APAC This aligns with the scope of Oppenheimer’s most recent position as sales manager at WildBrain Australia and digital platforms in the US for three years she worked as a coordinator of production and scripted development at Boat Rocker Media from 2015 to 2019 Oppenheimer stepped into her new role at Guru two weeks ago The news of the hire coincides with the departure of development VP Rachel Marcus who will continue to work as a consultant on various projects in Guru’s pipeline The studio has also expanded the remit of longtime development exec Dave Padbury He will now oversee the growth of the company’s originals library reporting directly to president and executive creative director Frank Falcone This is just some random content to show the different layouts possible