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Starbucks Australia has opened the doors to its first drive-thru store in Piara Waters The milestone marks the brand’s entry into WA with the Clarkson drive-thru store set to open in a few weeks The Piara Waters store will be open Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm “Opening our first drive-thru store in Piara Waters is a significant milestone for Starbucks Australia This vibrant and rapidly developing area in the southeastern suburbs offers an incredible opportunity to bring our unique coffee culture to the community,” Chairman of Starbucks Coffee Australia Michael Smith said “We are excited to be part of this growing neighbourhood and look forward to serving our customers with the quality and convenience they expect from Starbucks.”  The stores will offer a wide assortment of fresh food, including toasties, salads, cakes, doughnuts, and Little Home Bakery pastries to satisfy every craving Collectable Starbucks merchandise like the seasonal Halloween collection Whether it’s a drive-thru latte with Brownes Dairy on the go or an after-school Frappuccino run with friends Starbucks is a gathering place for all occasions Your Guide to the Best of Perth and WA — From the best events and dining spots to travel tips and lifestyle news we’re your trusted source for discovering the very best our city and state have to offer The new Piara Waters Library has just missed out on a state award recognising its accessibility during the week of International Day of People with Disability The City of Armadale was given a shout out by Disability Services Minister Don Punch for its commitment to accessibility in public design and was named a runner up in the 2024 Most Accessible Communities in WA (MACWA) Awards The judges said the city demonstrated inclusive design by altering the library’s plans to include an auto opening door for a universally accessible toilet increasing width of aisles between shelves and ‘lip free’ access throughout the entire library building A total of 31 local governments submitted applications to the 2024 MACWA Awards The Piara Water Library was entered into the ‘Major Infrastructure Over $1 million’ category and was just pipped at the post by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River for their Nala Waabi Mia Margaret River Recreation Centre The overall winner was the Shire of Pingelly for their accessibility improvements to council buildings and facilities Former City of Armadale councillor and MACWA Awards ambassador Melissa Northcott said the awards “recognise those cities towns and shires who demonstrate that they have exceeded minimum legislative requirements with a creative and innovative approach” “This provides awareness of the work being done to ensure that people with disability included and catered for in the community,” she said Get your Local Examiner Digital Edition straight to your InboxName*Email* Are You a Human and after getting a tour of the new Piara Waters Library on Friday “Libraries are some of the few remaining buildings you can enter without the expectation of spending money,” City of Armadale Manager of Libraries and Heritage Gareth Dixon said the last bastion for social equity; anyone can become a member or just sit and while away an hour or two free from the demands of money building and resourcing libraries is anything but it is testament to the value the City of Armadale places on these unique public spaces that it saw fit to outlay $8.3 million of the $9.3 million final cost of its fourth public library everyone was on the same page – the new Piara Waters Library is a work of architectural genius Just ask the team from the State Library who were ‘oohing’ and ‘aahing’ ad nauseum during their tour the library uses contemporary biophilic design principles to increase connectivity with the natural environment and massive operator-controlled window shutters open to drench the space in natural light In the opinion of the Aspiri Primary students who were the first to experience the children’s nook the massive wooden ‘tree’ feature creates a tantalising and ‘peaceful’ space to relax with a book “This place is magical,” one student remarked How did they turn it into this incredible building “This is better than any other library I’ve been to before I’m definitely bringing my family here,” a particularly enthusiastic student finished off The library boasts 1000-square-metres of floor space and can hold up to 25,000 items – more than enough to satisfy a fiction addiction The library includes a computer and printing hub areas for collaboration and quiet reflection and community meeting rooms which will be available for hire round the clock After the state government committed $1 million at the eleventh hour the architects were also able to incorporate a youth hub into the design with a performance space complete with lighting rig and drop-down screen a creative room equipped with industry standard equipment for sound and video recording multi-player game consoles and couches you never want to get up from The youth space will also be available for hire after hours special events and ongoing sessions at the new library including a regular children’s Rhyme Time on Mondays Toddler Romp on Tuesdays and Story Time on Fridays The Piara Waters library officially opened its doors to the public on Monday Yesterday marked the return to school for thousands of local kids the 250 fresh-faced Year 7 students were welcomed by a high-fiving 200-metre-long guard of honour formed by Year 12 students Principal Mark Jeffery said the school’s newest tradition was inspired by a similar gesture for last year’s leavers “The entire school came out and formed a guard of honour and they got quite emotional about that and really loved it – it was a way to recognise six years of their life coming to a close,” he said That stirring reaction spawned the idea to bring in the new school year with a special welcome for the Year 7s Kelmscott High has been on a continuous journey of self-improvement over the last couple of years with a growing interest in the school represented by steadily increasing enrolment numbers the school has close to its goal of 1400 students – up from 1100 just a few years ago “We make sure that every teacher and every student can see that there is something being improved on every day which gives a sense that we’re on the up and up,” he said Those advances are also reflected in the school’s performance reports Kelmscott High achieved an 81-median ATAR – up 11 points on the previous year And its impressive Year 9 NAPLAN results for 2024 got Kelmscott High an honourable mention as one of the Top 20 schools in Australia punching above its weight “We were really thrilled about that,” Mr Jeffery said “And this year we’re going to expand the agriculture department – we aim to be here for everybody.” at the City of Armadale’s most western fringe Member for Jandakot Yaz Mubarakai welcomed Piara Waters Senior High School’s first cohort of Year 9 students has also attracted its largest number of Year 7s – almost a hundred more than last year And with more new students welcomed into the Year 8 cohort this year the school population is nearing a very healthy 600 This promising growth could see the school begin its staged expansion in the near future Principal Carol Daniels said she was delighted to see so many new faces this year and was keen to continue to build the school’s culture of “positivity we’ll also be preparing our students for the rapidly changing 21st century by inspiring curiosity and teaching them to work through challenges with real-world solutions,” she said The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Two luxury cars and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been seized this week in two separate local stings with detectives from the Gang Crime Squad charging both presidents of the Hells Angels and Gypsy Joker outlaw motorcycle gangs detectives commenced an investigation into the alleged property laundering activities of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang (HAOMCG) in Perth On Wednesday last week officers arrested a 52-year-old senior member of the HAOMCG and an 18-year-old patched member of the gang The 52-year-old Piara Waters man was charged with one count of ‘Failed Within 7 Days to Give the Commissioner Notice of a New Address’ and one count of ‘Property Laundering’ The 18-year-old Piara Waters man was charged with one count of ‘Property Laundering’ and three counts of ‘Possessed a Prohibited Drug’ Both men are due to appear before the Rockingham Magistrates Court on 27 December officers from the Gang Crime Squad – with assistance of several other specialist units – executed six simultaneous search warrants in the metropolitan area including the Gypsy Joker Clubhouse in Maddington During the warrants approximately $460,000 in cash was seized from a home in Mount Helena Detectives began an investigation into the origin of that cash and arrested a 35-year-old senior member of the Gypsy Joker Outlaw Motorcycle Gang last Thursday The 35-year-old Stoneville man has been charged with one count of ‘Property Laundering’ He is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court on 3 January 2024 Cannington Police are investigating numerous reports of car break-ins in the Shelley The investigations come after several local Facebook community groups lit up with reports from residents of car break-ins on the morning of Wednesday The complaints even provoked a Facebook post from Deputy Mayor and Liberal candidate for Riverton Amanda Spencer-Teo who said she was heartbroken to hear of the incidents “It’s disappointing to see online that there have been a spate of incidents across Riverton Rossmoyne and Shelley overnight where cars have been damaged windows smashed and even Christmas presents stolen,” she said “Please make sure you report any incident or suspicious behaviour to WA Police but often people post on social media but the reports aren’t made to WA Police It’s not only vital that these incidents are investigated but it’ll make sure police resources are invested into our area.” Cannington Police apprehended and charged a 21-year-old man after he was caught breaking into vehicles in Bentley Officers were responding to a call from the Bentley area when they allegedly caught the man red-handed After a brief foot chase and several fences jumped the man was apprehended and charged with breaking into three vehicles as well as possession of housebreaking implements He was refused bail and appeared before the magistrate on Wednesday Authorities are urging members of the public to report any suspicious activity to police at 131 444 Teens Charged with aggravated robbery at local IGA Cannington Detectives have charged a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old over an alleged aggravated robbery at an IGA in East Victoria Park last Wednesday when they attempted to leave without paying for several items Once the owner of the grocery store asked the youths to return the items it’s alleged a physical altercation occurred sustaining bruising and swelling to his face Both teenagers have been charged with aggravated robbery The 18-year-old will appear in the Perth Magistrates Court while the 17-year-old is due to appear in the Perth Children’s Court on Friday 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. The first Starbucks opened in Piara Waters today, and the queues were snaking around the building. Millsy and Karl asked 6PR journalist Anne Barclay to investigate why the multinational coffee chain is so popular. “They are definitely trying to corner the market of people who want to try something very, very different,” she said. When the question of what will you be doing in 2050 was put to local Year 5 and 6 students as a debating topic in the Parliament of Western Australia local schools leapt at the chance to vie for the top prize WA Parliament hosted the best young speakers from the Armadale Darling Range and Jandakot electorates last Friday morning at the 2024 Inter-Electorate Public Speaking Competition Grand Finals One student was selected from each school to speak for four minutes on the topic with one student lamenting that she will be the ripe old age of 37 then Topics ranged from space travel to palaeontology the strange food we will be eating through to developments in engineering and everything in between And it was certainly a tough competition to judge Radio Presenter Simon Dagnall and former Member for Armadale the Hon that the students were well-honed in their craft with a lot of practice undertaken before the competition Hugh Jones MLA and Yaz Mubarakai MLA said they were very impressed with the calibre of entries on the day “Congratulations to all participating students Your confidence and passion were incredibly impressive and it’s clear that each of you put in a huge effort,” Dr Tony Buti said “Learning to persuade an audience through speech is a valuable skill Your talent and potential as future leaders of our community shone through in every speech.” Member for Darling Range Hugh Jones was equally impressed “Public speaking is an invaluable skill that takes courage and determination and carries into so many aspects of life and leadership Every student who participated in this year’s competition should be rightly proud of stepping up and doing so well,” he said Member for Jandakot Yaz Mubarakai reflected judge and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Michelle Robert’s comments making it a tough decision for the judges who recognised a special level of commitment and maturity in our winning students,” he said Local schools that took part in the competition were Willandra Primary Riva Primary and West Leeming Primary School While the contestants and spectators enjoyed some cakes the judges had a hard time agreeing on the winners it was Sebastian Douglas from Roleystone Community College in the Darling Range electorate who took first place Harriet Anderson from West Leeming Primary following closely in second place and Aakash Aravinthkumar from Piara Water Primary who took third place with a lively and insightful presentation On Friday Premier Roger Cook and Education Minister Tony Buti officially opened Piara Waters Senior High School Four new primary schools have been opened in 2023 but Piara Waters is the only new high school in Western Australia this year “This impressive school is at the heart of an increasingly popular area for families and I look forward to seeing generations of students making the most of its facilities in years to come,” Premier Cook said The population of Piara Waters area has exploded growing more than 300 per cent over the past decade with the rate of expansion not looking to slow any time soon Two new developments are in the works directly adjacent to the new high school. A full cohort of Year 7 students has just finished their first year at the $59 million state-of-the-art school library and information resource centre completed earlier in the year A staggered enrolment process will mean the school will likely reach its 1600-student capacity in 2028 The school’s students will also have access to food and technology areas and specialist design and technology facilities Other facilities include eight outdoor courts and an indoor sports hall for physical education “We want to create schools that students love to learn in and teachers love to teach in,” Education Minister Tony Buti said “Piara Waters Senior High School is one of those schools and it’s fantastic to see staff and students teaching and learning in these impressive “Well done to everyone involved for creating this excellent new school.” WA Police have seized hundreds of thousands of dollars and two luxury cars as part of two individual stings The stings were targeting presidents of the Gypsy Joker and Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gangs Gang Crime Squad detectives charged the presidents detectives commenced an investigation into the alleged property laundering activities of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang (HAOMCG) in Perth Western Australia,” said a police spokesperson officers arrested a 52-year-old senior member of the HAOMCG and an 18-year-old patched member of the HAOMCG                                 Advertisement “The 52-year-old Piara Waters man was charged with one count of ‘Failed Within 7 Days “The 18-year-old Piara Waters man was charged with one count of ‘Property Laundering’ and three counts of ‘Possessed a Prohibited Drug’.” The two men will face the Rockingham Magistrates Court on the 27th of December Gang Crime Squad officers as well as other police force members searched six places one of which was the Maddington Gypsy Joker Clubhouse Almost half a million dollars cash was found at a Mount Helena home The cash led to the arrest of a senior member of the Gypsy Joker Outlaw Motorcycle Gang a thirty-five-year-old man from Stoneville He has been charged with property laundering and will face the Midland Magistrates Court on the third of January The Officer in Charge of the Gang Crime Squad Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Thompson said that property laundering is a crime that “not only bankrolls high-flying lifestyles” but in fact “often funds the future criminal ventures of outlaw motorcycle gangs both in Western Australia and interstate” including illicit drug and firearm manufacturing and importation bring significant harm to our community,” he said “We are watching at all times and OMCG members at all levels can expect our continued focus; any unlawfully obtained property or cash will be subject to seizure “WA Police will continue to concentrate investigations into senior office bearers of outlaw motorcycle gangs.” You must be logged in to post a comment WAMN ESHOP Dismiss A structure plan to build more than 400 new houses and a new primary school in Piara Waters has been given the nod by the City of Armadale The West Piara Urban Precinct South at Lot 9009 Warton Road will guide further subdivision and development in the mostly cleared 31 hectares of land adjacent to Piara Waters Senior High School The Satterley Property Group’s precinct structure plan consists of plots ranging between R25 (minimum 300m2) and R60 (120m2) It is estimated the new development would increase the resident population in the area by around 1300 people There is also a provision for a primary school to accommodate growing student numbers in the area And the plan highlights a space for a “district level” playing field There were four objections from neighbouring residents A number of concerns were raised about the increased stress on existing through-roads “As well as the increased traffic and after school hours parking this area will become a danger for pedestrians and a nightmare for anyone living in the area,” one objector said Council officers took this concern on board acknowledging that the plan’s estimation that student numbers would be in line with the state standard of 540 were wildly underestimated and that “it is reasonable to assume that all primary schools will likely cater for student populations of approximately 1,000 students at some point in their operational lifespan” They recommended an updated Traffic Impact Assessment be provided as a condition of the city’s support for the plan they did note that the city is “progressing the upgrading of Mason Road” which includes additional turning lanes from Mason Rd onto Warton Rd “The city has previously advocated for the City of Cockburn to upgrade the Jandakot Road connection to the Warton Road roundabout which is only constructed as a single lane entry and exit at this time,” officers said Most of the residents who objected were also worried about the effect on already threatened local populations of quendas and black cockatoos by clearing remnant vegetation as a P4 species their survival is dependent on conservation the fact that the council is looking at further diminishing their habitat in the area is shameful not manicured bushland but natural area,” one objector said the city explained that “the majority” of the lot had already been cleared for sand quarrying and livestock grazing “with non-endemic tree species planted for livestock shade” “Four separate vegetation patches on the site were identified as ‘Banksia Woodland’ totaling approximately 3.1 hectares of vegetation This vegetation is in ‘Degraded’ to ‘Degraded to Good’ condition and as a result does not meet the minimum size and condition thresholds to be considered as a Threatened Ecological Community It is also noted that there are no ‘Bush Forever’ designations applicable to the structure plan area,” officers said They also noted the developers had proposed retention of vegetation “within the conservation category wetland buffer” A further concern was raised about the proposed size of some of the lots the crime rate here is already above average and nothing is being done about it cramming more people in doesn’t seem like a step in the right direction,” one objector said City officers agreed that R60 was not appropriate for the Piara Waters area “The city has consistently and previously advised that R60 density is more appropriately located in town centres … it is therefore recommended that the R60 density code is replaced with a maximum R40 density code which is more appropriate for the context of the structure plan area,” officers said noting the WAPC ordered R60 lots be removed from Stocklands’ adjoining West Piara Urban Precinct South development for similar reasons Councillors voted unanimously to recommend the WAPC approve the structure plan after a number of modifications had been met Piara Waters looks like a typical suburban neighbourhood But look a little closer and you’ll see the solar panels adorning more than half of its rooftops With double the national rate of rooftop solar adoption the south-east Perth suburb and its neighbour Harrisdale are home to the state’s largest virtual power plant – a connected network of rooftop solar systems the pilot aims to provide a blueprint for how communities can share the renewable energy they produce helping to pave the way to a more sustainable future for Western Australia is also one of the state’s fastest-growing with its population expected to increase by 40 per cent over the next two decades the new Piara Waters Senior High School welcomed its first students this year with a government primary school also planned for the area Plans for a new $10.2 million shopping centre on Warton Road were approved last year The suburb’s residents also have easy access to a variety of existing facilities including the nearby Cockburn Gateway and Stockland Harrisdale shopping centres with Cockburn Central train station and the Kwinana Freeway offering an easy commute into Perth’s CBD who lives in nearby Canning Vale with her husband and two young children founded the Piara Waters Farmers and Artisan Market in September last year after struggling to find a local spot to sell her kokedama plants “I used to go to lots of markets around Perth but there was nothing really local to this area so I was always travelling 20 or 30 minutes just to go to one That was sort of my inspiration,” she says Held every second Sunday at the Novelli Pavilion the markets feature more than 20 artisan stalls Hix says they’ve been a hit with the local community “We’ve got a lot of kid’s activities at the markets s​​o we get a lot of families with young children coming through,” she says “They’re all really friendly and they’re all very supportive Fittingly, the suburb is also the site of developer Stockland’s first “all-electric” Western Australian community, Wildflower.  The community’s 372 homes will feature provisions for electric vehicle charging points and “cool roofs” designed to reflect sunlight and absorb less heat, with solar panels and home batteries also recommended. “Our vision for Wildflower is to assist home owners in preparing for the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. In the meantime, home owners are expected to benefit from cheaper energy costs and more sustainable living,” says Stockland’s general manager of WA development, Col Dutton. Retained mature trees will feature throughout Wildflower’s central park and open spaces, with natural wetlands to the north and bushland to the west and south. An on-site early learning centre will offer convenience to parents. Dutton says the community, which is expected to be completed in early 2025, is proving particularly popular with young families and first-home buyers. “Many prospective buyers are already familiar with the area and find that Piara Waters has a reputation for being safe, family-friendly and accessible.” Land lots at Wildflower start at $324,000, with house and land packages now available from $562,500.  The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate 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) A world-first residential village specifically co-designed by and for people with Huntington’s Disease (HD) is on the precipice of opening in the City of Armadale The facility has been purpose-built by Brightwater – a not-for-profit with 30 years’ experience in the Huntington’s space – and co-designed with families affected by Huntington’s Disease It was designed to the knowledge of the disease’s progression the first residents will move into their bespoke homes in the Piara Waters-based complex The campus will eventually house 21 residents in seven three-bedroom homes and will replace Belmont’s Kailis House and Carlisle’s Ellison House the novel idea being that people will be able to age in place without the often-traumatising relocation to a high-needs facility as the disease progresses Huntington’s Disease is an inherited neurological disorder which progressively affects movement Most people diagnosed with HD experience random uncontrollable movements called chorea and extent of cognitive and behavioural symptoms vary significantly between people Symptoms generally begin to first appear between the ages of 30 and 50 and children who have an affected parent have a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the disease themselves “We wanted to keep in mind that we were building for generations – those visiting family members are aware that this might be where they call home in 10 to 15 years’ time,” Brightwater Operations Manager Supported Independent Living Anne Mecham said it was important for us that this feels warm and welcoming.” The homes are certified as Specialist Disability Accommodation built to accommodate the complex range of needs of people with Huntington’s Tracks have been installed in each room for bed hoists and each bedroom has its own ensuite large enough to fit a resident a trolley and three assisting staff members There are adjustable benches in the kitchen to accommodate wheelchairs and plenty of storage for mobility aids and other equipment But there is not a whiff of the clinical atmosphere that often accompanies group homes the architecturally-designed houses are light Curves undulate around the rooms softening the interiors and the high-spec open-plan kitchen and living space feel as if they would not be out of place in an episode of Grand Designs with patios allowing residents the freedom to live al fresco throughout the year A gentle path circumambulates the precinct with border tiles providing a gentle way-finding device Each house will be distinguished through a unique colour theme and garden aesthetic helping residents to independently find their way home A mobility garden lines one edge of the village which functions to both encourage residents to exercise and entice children to play A herb and fruit tree garden sits at the rear of the campus for residents and their families to engage with One of the biggest concerns for people with Huntington’s is the risk of social isolation House six is slightly larger than the others A full-time chef will preside over a teppanyaki-style kitchen bench with a fully-kitted out commercial kitchen to the rear enabling him to ‘maximise economy of scale’ as needed But the emphasis will be on choice and a two-way flow of communication between the chef and residents many people experience difficulty eating and swallowing and having the dignity of choice (and the support) to stop eating altogether will be a point of distinction at the Brightwater facility Brightwater will work closely with Silver Chain to provide palliative care to those who choose to stay through to end of life this is not institutionalised living,” Ms Mecham said “For us this was about how we can make places that are social and can help people sustain their quality of life as the disease progresses.” Brightwater is also currently working closely with the City of Armadale to negotiate ramps and traffic calming devices to allow accessibility to nearby cafes “The City of Armadale have been brilliant – really supportive and welcoming We look forward to working with them further on issues of accessibility,” Ms Mecham said “And we’re excited about building relationships with local businesses in the area.” Staff employed at the facility will be uniquely qualified and experienced to assist people with Huntington’s But residents will maintain their right to choose their own care providers We believe a person should be able to live in their home and choose who cares for them,” Ms Mecham said Sixteen people will move into the Brightwater Piara Waters village by mid-June and represents a ground-breaking reimagining of the residential environment for those living with Huntington’s Disease Chapter one is finally being written for the long-awaited Piara Waters library after the construction team broke ground in May The architect-designed facility will sit beside the Pavilion on Wright Rd creating a novel services ‘hub’ for the community The $9.24 million price tag on the project will mostly be funded by the City of Armadale with the state government chipping in $1 million On Monday council approved the money for the build as part of this financial year’s budget The plan boasts 1000-square-metres of floor space including a youth zone and areas for collaboration and quiet reflection alongside community meeting rooms which will be available for hire round the clock The creation story of this library has become an epic with initial promises to the community made more than half a decade ago of Armadale entered negotiations with Stockland to secure a site and commercial terms for a library for the Harrisdale community But a change of heart sent council officers back to the drawing board “I believe spending $2.5m on the fit out of someone else’s building is not ideal,” Cr Grant Nixon said when the Stockland proposal was nixed in August 2020 That plan called for a commitment of $2.5 million and an ongoing annual cost of $1.3 million There was opposition to the abandonment of the plan notably by then-deputy mayor Carole Frost and Cr Shanavas Peter “The main reason I am against this is because this community needs this now Not in three to five years’ time,” Cr Peter said it would be nearly another three years before the promise was fulfilled and work commenced on the community’s library City of Armadale Mayor Ruth Butterfield said it was very exciting to see this project kick off for the residents of Piara Waters and Harrisdale Within the next 15 months this vision will become a reality “This incredible community hub will bring together the joy of reading with the energy of sports to be enjoyed by kids There have been some community concerns about parking while the build takes place Council have advised there is alternate parking available on Broadway Bvd Premier Roger Cook and Education Minister Tony Buti inaugurated Western Australia’s latest addition to public education today – Piara Waters Senior High School the state-of-the-art school has already welcomed its first cohort of Year 7 students and information resource center were unveiled earlier this year setting the stage for a seamless start for the incoming students Piara Waters Senior High School boasts cutting-edge facilities including dedicated spaces for food and technology along with specialist design and technology facilities equipped with contemporary resources and machinery The school’s recreational offerings include eight outdoor courts and an indoor sports hall tailored for physical education in addition to Piara Waters Senior High School has successfully launched four new primary schools this year: Landsdale Gardens Primary School The commitment to public education extends beyond new establishments Notable infrastructure milestones achieved in 2023 include the completion of the second stages of Ridge View Secondary College and Bob Hawke College Several major upgrades have been completed at schools like Carine Senior High School “This impressive school is at the heart of an increasingly popular area for families and I look forward to seeing generations of students making the most of its facilities in years to come,” he said “The delivery of five brand new public schools in 2023 is a fantastic outcome for Western Australian students “My Government is committed to providing quality infrastructure and learning environments for school communities and staff and the state-of-the-art Piara Waters Senior High School is a fine example of this.” Ivan Leung began his media adventure in 2007 with DHK News Chinese he worked as a journalist and the senior newsreader in Hong Kong he becomes the DHK English News Executive Producer and the Chief Newsreader in-charging a 20 people news team in HK and Perth You must be logged in to post a comment Just when their lives were feeling normal again a young Piara Waters family have been left reeling after a third cancer diagnosis Emma and Joel Eltringham’s world was blown apart when their nine-month-old daughter Ruby was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia juggling hospital shift swaps and a toddler the family was able to slip back into a life of semi-normality until they were told that Ruby’s cancer had relapsed and she’d need a bone marrow transplant to survive “We then didn’t leave the hospital from September to February – so over Christmas My son wasn’t five yet and wasn’t allowed to come into the hospital He could only wave from the window,” she said Miraculously Ruby won her second battle against leukaemia and Emma says her family enjoyed a relatively normal life for around six years we bought a new house and were living like a normal family,” she said Emma was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer and initially given six months to live Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors happen when cells in the pancreas develop changes in their DNA but there can be signs for early detection yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes “Both my daughter and I were tested but there were no genetic links at all – in both our cases it was just bad luck,” she said “And I had no symptoms except a little heartburn.” Emma said she went completely numb after the news of her own diagnosis “I just didn’t believe it – it was so unfair,” she said While she was able to go into ‘mum-mode’ and guide her baby through months of hospital treatment Emma said she’s struggling with her own plight Emma has since gone through four treatments of combined radiation and chemotherapy Emma currently has to be tested every three months to check if the cancer has progressed – a wait which is anxiety-inducing “I have one next week and it’s already hitting me hard,” she said There is a gleam of hope for a cure – but it’s experimental A friend has set up a fundraising page for the family with the hopes of raising the $150,000 necessary to give Emma her best shot at beating this to know that I’ve given everything a go,” she said “I want to be here to see my children grow up Anyone wishing to donate to Emma’s treatment costs can do so through this link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/319156/emmas-fight-against-stage-iv-pnet-cancer Piara Waters Senior High School – that is the official name for a new school in the Armadale area which is currently under construction and on track to welcome students at the start of the 2023 school year Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery announced the name on Wednesday at an event and site tour along with Member for Jandakot Yaz Mubarakai MLA A multi-staged consultation process was conducted to name the school canvassing the views of members of the three local intake primary schools (Aspiri Primary School Piara Waters Primary School and Treeby Primary School) the Harrisdale/Piara Waters Residents’ Group and the broader community Stage one of the landmark Piara Waters Senior High School will be built at a cost of $60 million and includes an education support centre for students with disability The first-stage build will cater for students from Years 7 to 10 “This school is in an increasingly popular area for families so I’m pleased to provide an update on construction of this impressive new school and announce the official name Piara Waters Senior High School,” Minister for Education Sue Ellery said “It’s fantastic to see work progressing on the new high school where local students will benefit from state-of-the-art educational facilities from next year “This new school will ease pressure on Harrisdale Senior High School and provide a local secondary school for the growing locality of Treeby.” Mr Mubarakai said it was fantastic to see the school named with the help of the local community “I’m proud to be part of the McGowan Government that is investing heavily in state-of-the-art school infrastructure for young people to learn and thrive in – particularly in my local area “It’s already clear that this brand-new high school is going to provide fantastic opportunities for local secondary students in their neighbourhood.” Midland Detectives are continuing their investigation into a serious assault that occurred at a cultural festival in Wattle Grove on Saturday two groups of people attending the Diwali Mela festival at the Abruzzo Molise Sporting Club became involved in a fight between the clubhouse and the playground a 22-year-old man was struck to the head with a metal object The man received a skull fracture and was taken by St John WA to Royal Perth Hospital A 38-year-old man from Piara Waters has been charged with one count of ‘To cause fear that someone will be injured/disabled’ however inquiries remain ongoing and detectives believe further persons were involved in the incident with large crowd of bystanders who may have seen the incident Detectives wish to speak with anyone that was present at the time of the incident Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred in Willetton on Thursday a white Hyundai Elantra sedan taxi – travelling north on Beasley Road in Leeming – and a silver Toyota Corolla hatchback – travelling west on South Street in Willetton – collided The 74-year-old female passenger of the taxi was taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital for precautionary checks; however passed away five days later due to complications Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/…/public/fatalcrashwilletton If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814 Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred in Victoria Park on Friday February 2 a white MG station sedan – travelling south west on Oswald Street – collided with a e-scooter at a roundabout at the intersection of Hordern Street The 70-year-old male rider was taken to Royal Perth Hospital by St John WA; however Major Crash investigators are appealing for any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/fatalcrashvictoriapark If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash A posi-track loader was stolen from a Serpentine property over the weekend an unknown person(s) has entered a work site on Utley Road in Serpentine and stolen the PT50 2008 Skid Steer Posi-Track The loader is estimated to be valued at $30,000 Armadale Detectives are seeking information from the public to assist them with the investigation Piara Waters and Thornlie were among Perth suburbs recording the fastest median leasing times while Southern River was one of the suburbs that saw the most growth in their weekly dwelling price according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) Perth’s median rent prices remained stable in April The median weekly dwelling and house rents were $650 The median unit rent held steady at $600 per week There were 2,094 properties available for rent on www.reiwa.com at the end of April This was 13.2 per cent higher than March and 4.3 per cent higher than the same time last year this is very welcome news,” REIWA CEO Cath Hart said “We do expect rents to continue to rise over 2024 but the rate of growth has been slowing and there are signs demand is easing at the higher end of the market.” Despite the stability in April The median unit rent recorded the most growth The median dwelling rent rose 18.2 per cent over same period while the median house rent rose 13.0 per cent According to www.reiwa.com data the suburbs that saw the most growth in their median weekly dwelling rent price in April were Subiaco (up 7.1 per cent to $750) Spearwood (up 3.5 per cent to $600) and Southern River (up 3.5 per cent to $750) www.reiwa.com data showed the suburbs recording the fastest median leasing times were Greenfields (six days); Maddington Nollamara and Safety Bay (nine days); West Leederville (10 days); Thornlie (12 days); and Joondalup The Perth median house sale price continued its rise in April up 1.6 per cent on the $620,000 reported at the end of March to $630,000 This was 14.5 per cent higher than April 2023 Houses sold in a median of eight days in April unchanged from March and six days faster than April 2023 one day slower than March but 16 days faster than a year ago the fastest selling suburbs in April were Camillo High Wycombe and Lakelands (four days); and Alkimos 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 deliberately-lit fire at an abandoned Piara Waters house is under control Emergency services were called to Warton Road in Perth’s south around 1.30am this morning The roof of the derelict property was partially collapsed when firefighters arrived It took five crews 45 minutes to bring the blaze at the single-storey property under control and a full investigation will now be conducted Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 A free family event to celebrate growing cultural diversity was a huge success as thousands pounded the pavement to get to this year’s Piara Waters Community Festival the event included a range of entertainment and activities including a Constable Care puppet show Senegalese drumming and performances by students from Harrisdale Primary There were also stalls which were manned by a variety of local groups including the WA Cricket Association yoga and meditation groups as well as physiotherapy City of Armadale mayor Henry Zelones said the weather was on their side as a large crowd came together for the local festival “Piara Waters is a very multicultural community and the festival is a great way to show our new citizens the range of services available to them,” he said which was held during Community Safety month also included free child car restraint fittings minor bike servicing and police and ambulance demonstrations It reads like an Aussie Christmas song… But even though requests for Mad Pauly’s services have boomed since last season he’s quick to point out that’s the result of recent fame “There’s a perception out there that there’s more snakes now.” “What’s really happening is that land development around our area is pushing out in a massive rate of knots Areas are being cleared in football-sized chunks everyone’s got a mobile phone in their hands these days and are reporting the snakes they find.” Mad Pauly is a Piara Waters legend who has been helping the people of south Perth to relocate reptiles who roam into residences for the past seven years – free of charge He’s also keen on dispelling a few myths and fostering a healthy appreciation for our scaly friends: “People are slowly changing their minds and fewer people these days repeat that saying ‘the only good snake is a dead snake’.” He said he knows firsthand how wrong people can be about snakes “I learned on my first day of training that everything I knew about snakes was incorrect,” he said a lot of people believe that tiger snakes are naturally aggressive Most snakes are just defensive – they react when confronted with a threat.” He said people habitually anthropomorphise snakes projecting human emotions onto them that just don’t exist they don’t get bored and they don’t get angry,” he said “They don’t want to fight – the ones that charge do that so they can escape They’re really not the bogeyman that people get taught they are.” Mad Pauly said the best move to make if you walk in the path of a snake is to not move at all the first thing to remember is to not panic “I know that’s easier said than done,” he said “But snake venom enters the lymphatic system the best thing to do is pressure bandage up and down the bitten limb then rest and wait for someone to come and find you.” only two people die from snake bites per year in Australia “And most of those fatalities involve people who get bitten then continue to move pumping that venom all over their body,” he said And don’t try to kill the snake to show to attending doctors and nurses they won’t know what they’re looking at,” he said “Doctors take blood samples and can determine what kind of antivenom you need from the bloodwork,” he said Pauly posts his catch and release videos to his Facebook page which has attracted over 12,000 followers – double last year’s numbers A recent interaction with a death adder in Jarrahdale caused a huge swell of interest in the community Many were simply not aware that southern death adders made their homes along the scarp Mad Pauly was called back to the same Jarrahdale residence a week later to rehome a dugite And then there was the pair of blind snakes he saved from a pool in Cardup fat worms except they have a forked tongue and they move like a snake They’re also completely harmless,” he said And over the weekend he had the pleasure of relocating five barking or fat-tailed geckos from a lean-to in Jarrahdale Always fun to have something different,” he said still nursing his bite from one of the geckos Last year he was called out to rescue three Stimson’s pythons – a snake which definitely does not call Perth home “They were most likely pets or hitchhikers One of those ended up in a bathroom exhaust fan The lady discovered it while she was about to hop in the shower and I was called out at midnight,” he said There was a good ending to that story though – the owner was found two kilometres away from where the python was discovered and they were reunited Anyone wanting help rehoming a reptile can contact Mad Pauly at 0466 239 231 or via his Mad Paulys Reptile Removal Facebook page A new Piara Waters secondary school will welcome new students in 2023 following the start of construction into the highly anticipated school Stage One of works have begun into Piara Waters Secondary School expected to cost $60 million and cater for 750 students and 50 education support students The school will include an education support centre It is expected to reduce pressure on Harrisdale Senior High School while complementing Aspiri Primary School and North Harrisdale Primary School and Forrestdale South East Primary School Premier Mark McGowan said the school will bring education closer to families “This is an important moment for families in Piara Waters who will soon have a state-of- the-art secondary school close to home,” Mr McGowan said The premier said it would become “a vibrant hub of teaching learning and community activity” when complete Education Minister Sue Ellery said the new school would provide tools that would enhance the learning experience “This school is a fine example of the cutting-edge education facilities this Government is delivering for Western Australians,” Mrs Ellery said “It has been designed to cater to the needs of every student and to create opportunities for the school to build relationships with the local community.” You must be logged in to post a comment More than 3000 homes and businesses within parts of Piara Waters and Harrisdale are now connected to the National Broadband Network Wungong and the rest of Piara Waters were also expected to be able to connect over the next few months and into next year Fixed line construction also recently started to more than 10,400 premises in parts of Camillo NBN Co WA corporate affairs manager Ebony Aitken said Australians were expected to spend an extra 22 days on the internet this year than they did in 2014 “It’s really great news for local residents and businesses especially as using the internet has become part of our every day lives and online multitasking is the new norm,” she said fast and reliable broadband becomes more vital than ever in areas such as business Piara Waters resident and personal training business owner David Hayes said a fast internet connection would enable him to be more interactive with his clients “I’m looking at launching a new website and have recently just started using a new online system where my clients can book or change an existing appointment at the touch of a button,” he said “Nowadays a key factor for people selecting a service is the ease in which they can manage their appointments online “In my line of work interacting with clients through fast City of Armadale mayor Henry Zelones welcomed the announcement and said the much-awaited switch on would herald many new opportunities for homes and businesses in the area “Faster connections and downloads will go a long way to unlocking the full potential of our traditionally limited internet service,” he said “Piara Waters and Harrisdale residents have waited patiently for this service and I am delighted to see NBN being delivered to households and businesses in one of the fastest growing regions in Australia “It will be great to see the new network helping improve business productivity and allowing faster access to online educational tools for our children.” Armadale suburbs will be receiving the controversial fibre to the node model NBN which has been criticised by technology experts and the federal opposition for its slower speeds and reliance on old copper networks For information visit nbnco.com.au In June of 2021, things looked bleak for the C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub –  just one month after winning the sought-after title of WA’s Best Steak Sandwich the beloved drinking hole was burnt to the ground the fire leaving $6 million in damages in its wake it provided an opportunity for the pub to be lovingly rebuilt – bigger and better than ever Rising from the ashes is not only a schmick new-look C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub, but an epic precinct with four more venues for the whole family to enjoy the Village Pub remains at the heart of the precinct with a classic menu of pub grub and 36 tap beers on offer – a healthy mix of craft and more conservative Alongside well-executed crowd pleasers like a classic chicken parmy or fish and chips the steak sandwich remains the menu’s star – in no small part because of the succulently-marbled beef produced at the family-owned and operated pub’s very own Melaleuka Farm The farm’s signature herd is made up of specially bred Akaushi cattle a premium Japanese breed that has resulted in what the team have called Melt Beef – characterised by fat marbling with a lower melting point making for deliciously tender beef that’s even better for you Take your Akaushi beef experience to the next level with a visit to The Steak House: the precinct’s imminently-opening flagship farm-to-table restaurant offering a more intimate dining experience that complements the hustle and bustle of the pub and showcases the beef at its very best Prefer your beef smashed into pieces and between bread? Coming up on nearly two years of serving locally-loved smashed burgers, Paperbark Burger Co. also makes splendid use of Melaleuka Farm’s signature premium beef As a key part of the Piara Waters community, the whole family will soon be able to enjoy the precinct’s great vibes at Charlie’s Paddock Not only will Charlie’s be serving up family-friendly pub favourites but the kids can explore the epic playground while you enjoy some well-earned bevvies Locals will already be familiar with Tilly’s Garden the precinct’s lush blossom-filled garden with cocktails just as pretty as the blooming flowers – not to mention the Asian-fusion share plates get in quick: they’ll be closed for the winter between May and September sometimes you’re on the go – the precinct also has a handy drive-through bottle shop for all your home bevvy needs To check out all the tasty treats and delectable drops the precinct will have on offer, head to the C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub Precinct website This article is sponsored by TMG WA and endorsed by us. Please see our Editorial Policy for more info Police have arrested and charged six people after uncovering more than 300 cannabis plants at properties in Perth’s south-east but not before having to persuade the occupants to come out of the roof Canning Vale Police officers attended an address in Piara Waters following several reports of a strong smell coming from the property Police arrived to find just one person at the residence but rumbling noises in the roof of the home convinced officers that they were not alone After securing the parameters of the property a further four occupants were found hiding in the roof and another was found in the boot of a car in the garage A search of the house uncovered 200 cannabis plants and 110kg of cannabis Police then attended a second address in Seville Grove The six occupants were arrested and charged with cultivating a prohibited plant with intent to sell or supply and possession of cannabis with intent to sell or supply They are due to appear before Armadale Magistrates Court later this month Canning Vale Police acting senior sergeant Steven Pretorius said the case emphasised just how important it was for residents to report suspicious activity to police “Reporting suspicious activity to police is always important,” he said “The reports paint a picture for us and although we may not get something the first time we’re able to monitor the situation and act accordingly