We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Relatives of a Perth man whose death has been ruled non-suspicious despite his body being found in strange circumstances, are concerned the investigation has met the same fate as an eerily similar cold case from 23 years ago. Brock Pavy, 39, was discovered in Swan View on July 18 by members of the public who spotted his legs sticking out of a stormwater drain on Marlboro road. Lorrie Pavy does not believe her brother’s death is not suspiscious.Credit: Nine News Perth WA homicide detectives had been investigating the death but on Tuesday concluded it was no longer being treated as suspicious, saying a report will now be prepared for the coroner. In 2001 the body of 20-year-old Laura Kate Muckersie was found in a stormwater drain at the intersection of Morrison and Fairfax road - just metres from where Brock Pavy was found. Her cause of death was a methylamphetamine overdose. A 2005 coroner’s report found the detective who reviewed the case decided the death was not a homicide. However, the report ruled her death was suspicious, as three people were seen running from the body, which had been moved. There was also no drug paraphernalia found near her. There is currently a $1 million reward for anyone with information that leads to an arrest and conviction in relation to her death. As a result, the coroner recommended a review of the way police investigate suspected murders. WA Police told this masthead they have no record of this review occurring. Brock Pavy was found dead in a stormwater drain in Swan View in July.Credit: Police Media Brock Pavy’s sister, Lorri Reeve, is concerned history is repeating itself and that Brock’s chequered past, including stints in prison and challenges with mental health, has influenced the way the investigation into his death has been treated. “He had a history of drug abuse when he was younger. A lot younger. Not anything recently,” she said. Like Laura Muckersie’s case there were a number of suspicious circumstances surrounding Brock’s death. The back door of his nearby unit complex had been removed, and police are yet to find him in any CCTV in the nine days before his body was found. Reeve also says he’d told their father he’d chased away squatters in his backyard after returning from his latest prison stint a month before his death. He claimed that later the same night they returned brandishing a weapon. Early in the investigation police were appealing for the occupants of a white Ford Falcon who were parked on the corner of Morrison Road and Marlboro road around 2am on July 18, directly above where Brock’s body was found, to come forward. Reeve feels police investigations into Brock’s death should have gone further. “They haven’t done a thorough enough job,” she said. “They told me their theory is that he died on July 9, while walking behind his unit, and it lay there for nine days before it rained, washing his body at least 50 metres downstream and into the drain. “The water is only centimetres deep when it rains. He was 100 kilos. There would barely be enough to shift a dead cat.” Reeve said police showed her the last CCTV they could find of him on the night of the 9th. “They told me they were showing me someone who was declining in health just before death, but what I saw is someone who looks intoxicated but is still drinking water, talking and walking unaided.“ Lorri Reeve believes her brother met foul play.Credit: Nine News Perth Reeve also pointed out that the police’s theory is that he would have died on Swan View Primary School’s oval, and directly next to Brock’s unit complex which has hundreds of residents. “You don’t have dead bodies outside behind 70-odd units for nine days without anybody noticing,” she said. “Anyone using that oval would have easily seen something.“ Reeve is now hiring a private investigator to help piece together how Brock died. “We won’t rest until we find the truth,” she said. “People don’t wind up in drains on their own accord.” A 2005 coroner\\u2019s report found the detective who reviewed the case decided the death was not a homicide. Brock Pavy\\u2019s sister, Lorri Reeve, is concerned history is repeating itself and that Brock\\u2019s chequered past, including stints in prison and challenges with mental health, has influenced the way the investigation into his death has been treated. \\u201CHe had a history of drug abuse when he was younger. A lot younger. Not anything recently,\\u201D she said. Like Laura Muckersie\\u2019s case there were a number of suspicious circumstances surrounding Brock\\u2019s death. Reeve also says he\\u2019d told their father he\\u2019d chased away squatters in his backyard after returning from his latest prison stint a month before his death. Early in the investigation police were appealing for the occupants of a white Ford Falcon who were parked on the corner of Morrison Road and Marlboro road around 2am on July 18, directly above where Brock\\u2019s body was found, to come forward. Reeve feels police investigations into Brock\\u2019s death should have gone further. \\u201CThey haven\\u2019t done a thorough enough job,\\u201D she said. \\u201CThey told me their theory is that he died on July 9, while walking behind his unit, and it lay there for nine days before it rained, washing his body at least 50 metres downstream and into the drain. \\u201CThe water is only centimetres deep when it rains. He was 100 kilos. There would barely be enough to shift a dead cat.\\u201D \\u201CThey told me they were showing me someone who was declining in health just before death, but what I saw is someone who looks intoxicated but is still drinking water, talking and walking unaided.\\u201C Reeve also pointed out that the police\\u2019s theory is that he would have died on Swan View Primary School\\u2019s oval, and directly next to Brock\\u2019s unit complex which has hundreds of residents. \\u201CYou don\\u2019t have dead bodies outside behind 70-odd units for nine days without anybody noticing,\\u201D she said. \\u201CAnyone using that oval would have easily seen something.\\u201C \\u201CWe won\\u2019t rest until we find the truth,\\u201D she said. \\u201CPeople don\\u2019t wind up in drains on their own accord.\\u201D THE latest crime statistics for 2024 released by WA Police last week have revealed that Midland has been placed just behind Perth and Northbridge. While Perth has seen a 12 per cent decrease and Northbridge a three per cent increase, Midland recorded a 4.5 per cent increase, pushing it up the list ahead of Cannington. The Midland police district encompasses an area of 125sqkm and includes the subdistricts of Ellenbrook, Ballajura, Kiara, Forrestfield, Mundaring and Midland. In the Midland police district, the latest figures from July to December 2024 show two homicides from driving causing death, 197 sexual offences, 1350 family assaults, of which 311 were considered serious and 666 assaults, of which 246 were considered serious. There were 420 cases of family threatening behaviour, of which 81 involved possessing weapons to cause fear, with threatening behaviour outside family accounting for 279 cases, of which 126 involved weapons. During the six-month period there were nine cases of depravation of liberty and 72 cases of robbery, of which six were from local businesses, bringing the total of offences against the person to 3082. Of a total of 5381 offences against property in the period there were 676 burglaries, of which 480 were from homes, 238 motor vehicle thefts, and 752 thefts from vehicles. Shoplifting accounted for 1575 offences, 425 cases of stealing from a dwelling and six cases of stealing as a servant. There were 1114 property damage offences, of which 326 involved criminal damage. Arson resulted in 41 cases of which were causing damage by fire and five cases of causing bushfires. There were 928 fraud offences, of which 780 involved credit cards and 68 cases of graffiti. Meanwhile, Midland detectives are seeking information from the public in relation to a firearm incident that occurred last Saturday, March 1. Around 10.45pm, the victim, a 42-year-old male, was inside his Kurrden Way home in Swan View when a number of rounds of ammunition were discharged towards the house. Two vehicles parked at the front of the property sustained damage as a result. Detectives believe that an off-road trail bike was seen in the area around the time of the incident. The victim, who was the sole occupant of the home, was not injured and police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. It is believed this is an isolated incident with both parties known to each other. There are no ongoing public safety concerns. Midland detectives are appealing for anyone with any information regarding the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au People reporting information to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous if they wish. CCTV or dash camera footage of Kurrden Way and surrounds between 10.30pm and 11pm can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link - https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community request/public/010325233511381 THE Hills Football Association grand final was a fairly even affair until the second half when Swan View stepped up a gear on their way to a 17.10 (112) to 9.6 (60) win over Pickering Brook. Swan View’s Josh Hollingum was awarded the Bob Gardner medal for the best player in the grand final. He was also the winner of the Benjamin Seabrook medal as the season’s fairest and best. Pickering Brook were equally quick to respond as they started to control the contests and Brett Wolfenden and Michael Brescacin scored goals. Steven Caccetta and Matthew Outridge swooped on anything loose around the packs delivering the ball forward with pinpoint accuracy. The Hawks carried an 18-point lead into the first break. Swan View lifted, outscoring the Hawks by 12 points in the second quarter. Josh Morris went for a run from the back pocket to score a goal. Kane Higgins then also converted after marking after a strong lead. Josh Hollingum and Rudy Riddoch worked their way into the game. With only six points separating the two teams at the long break the game was poised to go either way. The wide expanses of Mundaring oval offered plenty of open space. Swan View shuffled the magnets and came out with a different mindset. Joseph Butler and Kane Higgins started to get the better of their immediate opponents. Shannon Fernando swooped on anything loose clearing the ball out to where Bo Hyatt, Jake and Jordan Dyer were waiting to take possession. The Hawks backs found themselves under constant pressure as the ball kept coming in. A six goal to one third quarter had Swan View up by 26 points at the last change. Swan View carried their momentum into the last quarter. Jackson Ryan went into the ruck where his fresh legs offered Swan View even more drive. Caleb Butler went forward with good effect as he managed to score a couple of goals. Swan View continued to find open space as their players queued up for possessions. Harley McInerney didn’t give up trying and Brett Wolfenden managed a late goal. LONGTIME Swan View residents Russell and Bernadette Waugh celebrated 60 years of marriage last month with their extended family Mr Waugh said the couple have lived in Swan View for 53 years and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else They both graduated from UWA with their bachelor’s degrees in the class of 1963 and married the following year they raised three children together and welcomed nine grandchildren to the Waugh family The entirety of their extended family came home to help them celebrate their diamond anniversary celebrating with a home-cooked meal by Bernadette and some quality family time Both Russell and Bernadette have been active volunteer workers in the local community throughout their time living in the Swan View area and were awarded medals of the Order of Australia in 2019 for their contributions to community life and well being they organise a Christmas appeal through the St Vincent charity and have consistently provided around 60 free food hampers and roughly 400 presents to Perth families and children in need at Christmas time These gifts come from donations and are collated by Russell and Bernadette and distributed through St Vincent’s Bernadette has picked up photography and was recently awarded third prize in the Mundaring Photographic Exhibition which is currently being shown at the Boya public library Russell is a former president of the Shire of Mundaring and for the last 25 years has delivered free science incursions to local primary schools to help younger kids learn about science and have fun with experiments LIFELINE WA is well known for helping people in their hour of need but for Swan View’s legally blind Tammey Candeloro it wasn’t the organisation’s crisis support line that came to her rescue It was the agency’s willingness giving the then 31-year-old a placement at the suicide prevention agency to complete her bachelor of counselling when no other workplace would give her a chance The two-year internship was the glimmer of hope Mrs Candeloro needed after years of discrimination threatened to derail her education and her ability to forge a career “Lifeline WA was the only workplace willing to focus on my abilities and not my limitations which was so empowering,” she said “That placement gave me on-the-job experience and allowed me to practice the theory and practical skills I had embraced while studying for my degree.” with countless employers believing it was too hard to accommodate her impaired vision After she married she focused on motherhood as a mum of two before a cruel blow saw her lose her left eye to cancer in 2015 Twelve years after completing her placement and having lost a close friend to suicide Mrs Candeloro decided to return to Lifeline WA – this time to train as a volunteer crisis supporter “Once my children started school and I had more spare time up my sleeve I wanted to give back to the community,” she said she became a fully qualified telephone crisis supporter helping Western Australians in their time of need “My time as a crisis supporter increased my level of empathy my problem-solving skills and out of the box thinking.” She believes the critical skills and experience she gained helping those in need were vital to her landing her first ever job in December last year as an alcohol and other drugs counsellor and educator “Without volunteering at Lifeline WA I would have never been able to enter the workforce as nobody wanted to hire someone who couldn’t see “They made my computer screen and cursor larger to make it easier for me to use through a setting which would activate as soon as I logged into my account.” Lifeline WA chief executive officer Lorna MacGregor said the agency prided itself on building a diverse workforce and disability isn’t a barrier to joining its volunteer crisis supporter team people like Tammey who have faced their own challenges can bring a special level of understanding and empathy to the role of crisis supporter,” she said “Modifying aspects of the workplace environment was an easy way of ensuring we did not miss out on the skills and compassion Tammey could offer to people contacting us during their darkest and often lonely hours.” Lifeline WA has been included in the Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of inclusive employers for 2024-2025 “We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment to ensure that our employees and volunteers regardless of their abilities and backgrounds Lifeline’s 24/7 telephone crisis support service is available on 13 11 14 text 0477 13 11 14 or online chat at lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat IN round 13 Mt Helena was belted by Swan View at Brown Park in a 30.24 (204) to 0.0 (0) match which followed the annual Bruno Farina tribute game Swan View applied pressure from the first ball up with Bradley Jetta Josh Holingum and Rudy Riddoch swooping on anything loose around the contests and getting the ball forward for Kane Higgins to mark and convert Dane Rossen was a clear winner across half forward pulling down several strong marks Bo Read and Jai Blackman did all that they could to stop the avalanche but the ball came back in as quick as they could clear it out Whenever Mt Helena managed to enter their forward line Swans Joseph Butler and Josh Morris were there to rebound the ball back out often drifting forward and finished the game with six goals By the half time mark the Swans had opened up a 74-point lead The Lions could not find a way to slow down the Swans momentum as more and more of their players started to join the goal kicking queue with 16 contributors Jordan Lucy has become a crowd favourite with what appears to be his own cheer squad Jake Dyer combined with Harlee Fryer along the wing and half forward to keep the entries coming The Swans kicked a further 10 goals in each of the last two quarters to finish the game full of running making it a difficult task to choose award recipients with so many contributors Full credit to the Mt Helena players for running out a very tough game then spending enough time after the final siren to shake their opponents hands in a show of respect and sportsmanship Next weekend the Hills Football Association (HFA) has a general bye as a combined team competes in the Nutrien AG country carnival Fixture and live stream details are on HFA’s Facebook COLD case detectives are still appealing for new information on the suspicious death of Ballajura resident Laura Muckersie after detectives set up a mobile police facility in Swan View last week Cold case investigation squad detectives visited Darling Ridge Shopping Centre last Wednesday which was where Ms Muckersie was last seen alive in 2001 She was seen there at about 8.45pm on July 31 and then seen making her last phone call at a telephone box on Fairfax Road at 9.24pm About two hours and 20 minutes after the phone call a witness found Ms Muckersie’s handbag nearby the phone box Cold case investigator team’s detective First Class Constable Jayson Navarro said it was key for investigators to establish what occurred in the missing window “That window is key to solving this investigation finding out what happened and getting some closure for Laura and the community,” he said “We know Laura made a call to the police and said she was going to call the police “We want to know how Laura’s body came to be by a stormwater drain at Fairfax Park before it was located by two school students on July 31 “We’re appealing for anyone to come forward who can help clarify what occurred between 9.24pm and 11.44pm on July 30 “Obviously this (case) is over two decades old so police are still committed and we’re committed to every open case until it’s solved and we won’t stop until we get some closure for the families “Police do believe that there’s someone out there with information that could help and that’s why we’ve offered a $1 million reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the death of Laura.” WA Police released a podcast on Ms Muckersie’s case on November 27 exploring the impact of Ms Muckersie’s death on her family Navarro said he hoped the podcast could help raise awareness surrounding cold cases and hopefully lead to them being solved “The podcast is a new investigative tool for WA police to bring to light some of the old investigations that haven’t yet been solved and hopefully get some closure for those families,” he said “Laura’s family obviously is still really affected by what happened but they are still hopeful that someone will come forward and assist police with the investigation and help bring them some closure.” Anyone with information regarding Ms Muckersie’s death should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 LAST week retiree Oliver Kenna celebrated his 250th donation at the Midland Donor Centre The Swan View resident’s message to the people was simple: “Just go in and do it.” Mr Kenna donates plasma regularly because it allows him to visit the centre more often which means he is able to help more people Australian Red Cross Lifeblood spokesperson Jess Kempton said there was a higher demand for plasma “Plasma is used for 18 different life-saving treatments,” Ms Kempton said “We need about 33,000 donations a week and 18,000 of those are plasma.” Mr Kenna was inspired by his dad who was also an avid blood donor in Ireland “A mobile unit came around two or four times a year to our village,” Mr Kenna said Though donating blood can be a scary feat for some “I just sat in a chair and somebody stuck a needle in my arm.” “And I didn’t feel anything,” Mr Kenna said Knowing his donation is going to help someone’s life is what motivates Mr Kenna to continue his contributions register online or contact Lifeblood on 13 14 95 “It is not known how long Mr Pavy had been at that location and the circumstances surrounding his death continue to be investigated,” they said It’s believed Mr Pavy was found in a stormwater drain next to the road St John WA paramedics arrived 15 minutes after he was found but Mr Pavy was unresponsive Police cordoned off Marlboro Road and forensic officers put up a tent on Thursday as they combed the scene for evidence Onlookers watched from the other side of the road at about 3pm as children finished school and circled around the scene to leave the area Detectives are appealing anyone who saw or was in the company of Mr Pavy in the days or weeks leading up to Thursday July 18 or with dash-cam footage captured near the scene to share what they know They would also like to speak to anyone with information about the occupants of a white Ford Falcon sedan parked on the corner of Morrison Road and Marlboro Road on 2am last Thursday Mr Pavy’s family requested privacy and said he “was just a month shy of his 40th birthday” but was always in the wrong place at the wrong time,” they said “He enjoyed the simple things like fishing comfy tracksuits and having a beer and a smoke “No parent should have to bury their child Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Residents copping an earful from noisy freight trains have had hopes of a fix dashed after council staff recommended rejecting expensive mitigation works WA developer Peet launched Movida Estate in Midvale in 2016 Freight trains go past every half hour or so along the Avon line with a concrete noise wall built to protect Movida Estate residents from the noise.Credit: Sarah Brookes Peet is constructing a two-kilometre noise wall to muffle the sound of traffic on Roe Highway immediately west of the new estate and a second noise wall on the eastern side of the subdivision to reduce sounds emanating from the busy Avon freight and passenger rail line But residents living east of the second wall say since it was built the sound of trains is reflecting off it and reverberating across suburbs to the east outside the estate Residents petitioned the City of Swan which did independent acoustic testing but a report was inconclusive on whether the wall had increased noise At a July council meeting City of Swan staff advised the cost of acoustic cladding was unfeasibly high It found another option – backfilling the eastern side of the wall with sand – would be problematic said reducing trains’ speed from 70km/hr to 40km/hr locally would impact its 5000-kilometre network with the Swan an important strategic corridor for containers has also hit a hurdle with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation stating trees may diffuse some of the reflected sound but only if planted close to the wall which Arc Infrastructure states it would likely reject as it would limit their access Swan View resident Pete Read was disappointed the City deferred a decision until September “They are meant to be looking after ratepayers and they have washed their hands of it,” he said Pete Read and dozens of other residents say a large concrete wall under construction to protect residents at new estate from the noisy freight line is bouncing the problem over established suburbs.Credit: Sarah Brookes “The wall will be extended soon so the noise will dramatically impact more houses.” Movements on the line are expected to grow exponentially, with the Planning Commission noting that the current 90 freight movements per week will become 200-300 over 30 years A Swan View Community Association spokesman said it was a planning failure that WA’s Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations did not apply to trains He added state planning policies provided guidance on noise wall requirements around new subdivisions but because the rail and homes to the east of the Movida Estate were pre-existing The group has written to MPs to highlight the “significant” impact on hundreds of people “No consideration appears to have been given to the impact on the residents of the existing homes that were built throughout the 1970s 80s and 90s in the planning process for the construction of the offending wall,” he said “It appears consideration was only given to the properties contained within the new Movida housing estate.” Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter It found another option \\u2013 backfilling the eastern side of the wall with sand \\u2013 would be problematic said reducing trains\\u2019 speed from 70km/hr to 40km/hr locally would impact its 5000-kilometre network \\u201CThey are meant to be looking after ratepayers and they have washed their hands of it,\\u201D he said \\u201CThe wall will be extended soon so the noise will dramatically impact more houses.\\u201D Movements on the line are expected to grow exponentially with the noting that the current 90 freight movements per week will become 200-300 over 30 years A Swan View Community Association spokesman said it was a planning failure that WA\\u2019s Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations did not apply to trains The group has written to MPs to highlight the \\u201Csignificant\\u201D impact on hundreds of people \\u201CNo consideration appears to have been given to the impact on the residents of the existing homes that were built throughout the 1970s 80s and 90s in the planning process for the construction of the offending wall,\\u201D he said \\u201CIt appears consideration was only given to the properties contained within the new Movida housing estate.\\u201D Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories SWAN councillors have voted for the city to undertake before and after acoustic measurements of the freight train noise in the areas where the Movida acoustic wall has not yet been built At their ordinary November meeting councillors voted unanimously for an alternate motion put forward by deputy mayor and Midland Guildford ward councillor Ian Johnson who said the Swan View Noise Wall Action Group believed that before and after acoustic measurements would be the best way to demonstrate the impact of the noise wall Cr Johnson said the action group believed the existing acoustic report did not reflect their lived experience of the increasing freight rail noise as that report was based on comparison of model noise before the wall was built and actual acoustic measurements after the wall was built His alternate motion removed part of a motion in the officer’s report on the item recommending not undertaking additional noise measurements of the type requested by the action group with the report noting the measurements had already been undertaken by an independent acoustic consultant The officer’s report said in Western Australia noise was controlled by the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 “These regulations do not apply to noise emission from trains,’’ the report said “This prohibits the city from enforcing any requirements on another entity in relation to any noise from trains.’’ State planning policy 5.4 – road and rail provides guidance on the requirements for noise walls around new subdivisions or major infrastructure “But as the rail and residences to the east of the Movida estate are existing this policy does not apply,’’ the report said Freight train noise wall failure reported Swan View and Stratton residents saying the noise from freight trains had become unbearable since the construction of the noise wall Previously the City of Swan has said the noise wall met the requirements placed on the developer by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) but that it had provided a copy of the consultant’s reports to the WAPC along with a request to consider the inclusion of a requirement to consider reflected noise into state planning policy at their next review of the policy The city said in discussions with officers at the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage staff they confirmed that they could include recommendations to the WAPC to address reflective noise but only where the impact of the reflective noise could be justified through an acoustics report This is probably not the page you’re looking for A man found dead in a stormwater drain just days shy of his 40th birthday has been remembered as a typical Aussie bloke who was 'always in the wrong place at the wrong time' The body of Brock Pavy, 39, was found by members of the public in Swan View, north-eastern Perth Paramedics were called to the scene but were unable to revive Mr Pavy As homicide detectives continue to investigate his 'suspicious' death his shattered family broke their silence to pay tribute 'Brock was just a month shy of his 40th birthday but was always in the wrong place at the wrong time,' a statement released by police on behalf of the family read 'He enjoyed the simple things like fishing 'No parent should have to bury their child.'  A police spokesman on Tuesday said Mr Pavy’s death is being 'treated as suspicious until it can be determined otherwise', The West Australian reported.  Detectives urge anyone who may have information about the occupants of a white Ford Falcon sedan parked about 2am last Thursday on the corner of Morrison and Marlboro Roads to contact them.   The police also urge anyone with dashcam vision to come forward, as well as those who may have seen or were with Mr Pavy in the days or weeks before his death.  They added that it's still unclear as how long Mr Pavy's body had been lying in the drain.  Marlboro Road was closed off last Thursday afternoon as forensic officers scoured the vicinity for possible evidence as dozens of police doorknocked homes. 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Man found dead was just two days away from 40th birthdayCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} is for sale for the first time in an 50 years Mid-century modern fans are swooning over an original 1970s time capsule with panoramic views over Swan Bay The unassuming brick house in Queenscliff has hit the market for the first time in 50 years unlocking a spectacular north-facing water vista RELATED: Affordable entry keep first-home buyers in eastern pocket Plans revealed for $20m expansion of Pivot City district Suburbs where houses cost less than 2021 In a town usually associated with historic homes open-plan living and extensive glazing to frame the view from almost every room Ocean Grove listing agent Lee Botsios said potential buyers had been blown away by the outlook “The buyers are definitely freaking out about the views views across Swan Bay from Queenscliff that they have seen,” Mr Botsios said The view over Swan Bay is front and centre Original features remain on display throughout the house decorative tiles in the two unrenovated bathrooms and yellow kitchen countertops A central open-plan living area with sliding doors onto a deck facing the bay is at the heart of the design that counts a walk-in pantry and parents’ retreat/study among its forward-thinking features There’s also fantastic views on offer from three of the bedrooms It’s set to be auctioned on August 10 with $1.67m to $1.837m price hopes “Although it is suitable to potentially be knocked down to build two brand new four-bedroom townhouses with amazing views I am feeling that the majority of marketplace is thinking of just slightly updating the kitchen and bathrooms and maybe the carpets and taking advantage of the view and literally not doing anything to the structure,” he said He said the George family had not used the much-loved property much in recent years The family considers the house one of the greatest legacies of Eddie George who was a prominent Queenscliff resident from the 1940s milk bar and a clothing and haberdashery shop In 1969 he took over the Bright and Hitchcock store in Hesse St renaming it ‘Eddie George and Son’ as he expanded into separate men’s clothing and shoe stores Mr Botsios said he would surprised if the property wasn’t quickly snapped up despite the average home in Queenscliff’s slow-moving market taking 123 days to sell third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Stratton and Jane Brook are advised of potential reduced water pressure or interrupted supply overnight on Sunday 9 October 2022 to allow for essential upgrade works Works involve installing an isolation valve on a water distribution main along Amherst Road Swan View to allow greater control over how water is supplied to different parts of the community works are scheduled to take place overnight Residents are asked to please prepare by storing drinking water in bottles and jugs in the fridge and keeping sanitiser handy to clean your hands.  Bottled water and bulk water will be available at Brown Park Community Centre carpark in Swan View from 7pm on the evening of works Customers with special water needs are encouraged to contact Water Corporation’s 24-hour operations centre on 13 13 75 or visit Water Corporation’s website for further advice on how to prepare for a planned water outage some residents may notice discoloured water due to increased flow stirring up natural sediment in the water Discolouration will reduce as water is dispersed throughout the network Water Corporation understands this may cause some inconvenience and is committed to minimising any disruption as much as possible We would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding while crews work to compete this important work E: media@watercorporation.com.au A brand new Australiana-themed park is set to open in Autumn 2023 and will provide the perfect place for people of all ages to meet Blackadder Creek Park is currently under construction in Peet’s Movida Estate and will showcase our native landscape featuring an Australian animal-themed playground including the centrepiece “A priority at Peet is to create spaces which allow residents to connect with others and explore the natural surroundings of their community Blackadder Creek Park’s unique offerings are an exciting addition to Movida Estate and provide residents with the opportunity for social interaction and to foster important relationships,” said Peet Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore Blackadder Creek Park will provide something for everyone with five hectares of open space offering a range of amenities with basketball and netball facilities are already open to the public the upgrades next year will include the koala play tower Nick Zulberti from Movida Estate’s Landscape Architect’s LD Total stated that social interaction was a key factor in designing the park to offer a range of play activities for kids of all ages: “The park was designed with a subtle nod to iconic Australian landscapes such as mangroves wetlands and salt lakes with the colour and texture of these landscapes referenced in material and colour choices “The playground sits adjacent to Blackadder Creek and a large stand of existing trees have been retained to provide the backdrop to the playground and a basketball court on the northern side of the creek,” said Mr Zulberti Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui has managed to offload his Swan View nest after putting it on the market more than a year ago but has taken a $385,000 haircut in the process Naitanui bought the two-storey hilltop property with stunning views of the Perth cityscape in 2012 for about $1.25 million but sold it this month for $900,000 West Coast Eagles ruck Nic Naitanui has sold his Swan View home for $900,000.Credit: Realmark Urban was previously listed for offers over as little as $799,000 as Naitanui tried to sell the property in a depressed market An upswing of activity on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic and a tightened housing market has seen the ruckman finally get rid of the asset which he had previously rented out for as much as $800 a week Nic Naitanui and partner Brittany Brown pose for a photo during the 2020 Brownlow Medal Count at Optus Stadium.Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images A set-date sale from Realmark Urban's Holly McSweeney saw renewed interest in the home which is located in a cul-de-sac Naitaniu upgraded to a $3 million Mount Lawley home in 2016 Several Eagles were active on the property market in 2020 starting with the million-dollar midfielder who purchased a spacious block of land for his family in January Kelly picked up a 1.5 hectare block for $1.1 million with partner Caitlin Miller after shifting west from the Geelong Cats Premiership forward Jamie Cripps sold his Scarborough double-storey three-bedroom duplex for $707,500 in October for a $22,500 loss He also offloaded a four-bedroom Karrinyup property in May for $900,000 Jeremy McGovern sold his Padbury pad in September for $545,000.Credit: Realmark Coastal Top defender Jeremy McGovern has sold his first home for slightly more than he bought it at $545,000 He bought the Padbury house about one year after being elevated to the senior playing list at the Eagles in 2013 A set-date sale from Realmark Urban's Holly McSweeney saw renewed interest in the home which is located in a cul-de-sac The Swan View Tunnel is a former railway tunnel situated within the picturesque John Forrest National Park in the Eastern Perth suburb of Swan View and it was opened for use in February 1896. At a length of 340 meters the tunnel was considered a significant feat of engineering at the time and historic records note that the roof was sealed with over 330,000 stone bricks.   The small diameter of the tunnel led to many accidents due to asphyxiation and carbon monoxide poisoning a diverted route was opened through the Avon Valley which led to the closing of the Swan View Tunnel the tunnel was reopened in 1990 for visitors on foot and it is now part of the John Forrest Heritage Trail.  An ancient mountain-cut pass runs largely forgotten in the suburbs of Kamakura Cross the Continental Divide through an old railroad tunnel An abandoned railroad tunnel transformed into a creepy path for hikers and cyclists this road tunnel now offers cyclists and pedestrians a subterranean stroll under the C&O Canal The longest manmade tunnel in Queensland is now a beautiful trail home to a special colony of bent-wing bats A repurposed railway tunnel with otherworldly acoustic characteristics This trail leads to a mine that was used as a sanctuary during the Great Fire of 1910 Practical insights from and foracademics and university staff Everything you need for each stepof your study abroad journey women have been the majority of undergraduate students in the UK they hold less than one-third of professorships to their detriment during their working lives and after retirement There is no estimate available for the total cost of the scheme to the sector but the scheme’s largest costs seem likely to fall on university staff and systems reapplying and undertaking promised activities The most recent review of the scheme conceded that the administrative burden on institutions had become a major source of complaint Of specific concern has been that these impacts fall disproportionately on women We were surprised to find that the scheme has not created comprehensive comparable time-series data on women’s and men’s promotion and pay across its members appear to have undertaken regular analysis of Higher Education Statistics Agency (Hesa) data to test how far scheme membership relates to improved career paths or pay for women the scheme does not make systematic use of the gender pay gap data that universities have been legally required to submit since 2017 independent researchers have repeatedly highlighted the barriers to obtaining clear detailed data on changing scheme membership over time without which it is impossible to measure its impact Moves to recognise that disadvantages owing to sex may be compounded by other factors have led to a more loosely defined set of aims rather than a clearer focus on certain groups of women despite substantial work in recent years to recruit and retain more students from working-class backgrounds This issue emerged in Advance HE’s own most recent commissioned assessment of the scheme Advance HE’s most recent review recommended that the scheme be revisited every five years and that the next review consider expanding the charter to cover more protected characteristics “with the goal of moving to an all-embracing equality Charter” That next review might start with a basic question: how far have the requirements for a bronze-level award been overtaken by the Equality Act’s introduction of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in 2010 and why do the implications of this major and directly relevant external development never appear to have been properly considered There has been a very large rise in recent years in Athena Swan awards at the basic bronze level We argue that the scheme is now mainly rewarding universities for taking basic action to meet their existing legal duties under the PSED Our analysis further shows that some award holders have spent many years at that level a draft proposal to limit how long scheme members could remain at bronze level was not incorporated into the final recommendations of the 2020 review the review of the scheme due next year should be undertaken on behalf of institutions by Universities UK It should include the best possible assessment of the scheme’s costs as well as a systematic analysis of the relationship between scheme membership and narrowing the sex-related gap in pay and promotion over time To make these observations is not to deny that Athena Swan may have had positive impacts in some places or to argue that there is nothing to learn from the scheme’s history or that all benefits can be easily measured The question the previous review failed to confront was whether any such benefits are proportionate to the cost and whether experience now suggests that there might be other less burdensome ways to support universities in this area be based on a clear understanding of what value the scheme is intended to add When institutions are under exceptional financial pressure and staff are feeling the effects of that across the UK Athena Swan’s 20th anniversary is the moment for a properly independent review of the scheme and of how universities are best supported in meeting their obligations to women under the Equality Act Lucy Hunter Blackburn is a policy analyst at the Edinburgh-based thinktank Murray Blackburn Mackenzie Already registered or a current subscriber Research indicates that dozens of institutions have held lowest-level award for more than a decade and ‘are content not to do more’ Leading academics respond to government plan to end link between charter mark and research funding amid fears that equality issues will be sidelined Letter says Advance HE’s response to review of equality charter may fail to fully address concerns over administrative burden and inconsistency in decision-making Consultation options look to reduce administrative burden of flagship scheme no obvious frontrunner has emerged to take the high-profile role at Cambridge Some say the institution needs a politically engaged figurehead others want someone who can sort out internal fractures English universities pushing to show they are serious about tackling sexual misconduct ahead of new regulatory requirements but experts say efforts still ‘patchy’ More research council funding in the humanities and social sciences should be distributed in the form of micro-grants An internationally supported online institution could give hope to the country’s young women Subscribe today to receive unlimited news and analyses commentary from the sharpest minds in international academia our influential university rankings analysis and the latest insights from our World Summit series Residents in Perth’s north-east have been urged to flee as a firefighters battle a blaze in the City of Swan The emergency warning area was expanded at 5pm Tuesday to parts of Red Hill The emergency warning was in place for people in an area bounded by Haddrill Road to the north Neuman Road and Toodyay Road to the south and Red Hill Quarry to the east “You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive There is a threat to lives and homes,” authorities warned A watch and act was also in place for parts of Gidgegannup An evacuation centre was set up at Brown Park Recreation Complex on Salisbury Road in Swan View People were instructed to take any essential items such as medications and identification with them were not allowed inside evacuation centres for health and safety reasons so people should make alternative arrangements for them people should still proceed to the evacuation centre with their pets and await further advice The fire was not contained or controlled and was moving west Emergency services were first alerted to the fire which started near Toodyay Road in Gidgegannup It had razed nearly 500 hectares of land by 7pm Tuesday Authorities implored West Australians to create fire plans at the start of this month predicting an unprecedented extension of the south-west’s bushfire season throughout autumn For the latest information, visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES, follow DFES on Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio Residents in Perth\\u2019s north-east have been urged to flee as a firefighters battle a blaze in the City of Swan \\u201CYou are in danger and need to act immediately to survive There is a threat to lives and homes,\\u201D authorities warned predicting an unprecedented extension of the south-west\\u2019s bushfire season throughout autumn West Coast Eagles sensation Nic Naitanui is hoping the old adage “third time lucky” rings true after re-listing his spectacular Swan View investment property for sale The two-storey home in Perth’s foothills is perched on an elevated block Naitanui has twice tried to sell the investment home after purchasing it for $1.285m in 2012 The champion AFL ruckman purchased the property for $1.285 million in 2012, but moved some time ago after upgrading to a $3 million home in Mount Lawley. He has twice tried to sell the Swan View house in recent years two-bathroom home sits on an 855sqm cul-de-sac lot it has two large alfresco spaces and an outdoor shower near the pool as well as a garage with capacity for four vehicles and a fully equipped home theatre with a projector Additional features include ducted and zoned reverse-cycle air-conditioning an audio-visual intercom and rainwater tanks Selling agent Holly McSweeney, from Realmark Urban – Leederville I’ve had such varied responses I just wouldn’t want to put a price on it I send sales evidence to people and that ranges from the $800,000s right up to the $1.3 million mark around the Perth Hills This is about inviting all offers and getting feedback.” But Ms McSweeney said she was hopeful of a decent price amid the impressive state of the West Australian property market “The market here in WA is on fire,” she said “We are selling things above the expectations of sellers at the moment and there are a few factors contributing to that “There’s a lot of enquiry coming in from expats living overseas and interstate wanting to come back to WA there’s people buying things sight unseen and there’s not a lot of stock “The stock level is low so that’s driving up competition, there are a lot of active buyers and with the end of the rent moratorium in March people are predicting 20% increases in rents “Predictions of a 12% price rise means people are trying to get in now There’s a few contributing factors to what’s happening in the market Offers on 11 Adler Heights, Swan View close on 8 December 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) THE first Hills Football Association semi final between Swan View and Gidgeganup went into extra time after the scores were deadlocked on 68 points each at the end of normal time After goals to each side in the last minute of extra time a Kane Higgins’ goal from 45m out gave the Swans’ a 11.14 (80) to 11.8 (74) victory In the first the Bulldogs were quick out of the blocks with four first quarter goals Tim Tanner was proving a handful around goals while the Swans couldn't convert from six attempts Jarrad Young and Liam Marriott were picking up multiple possessions around the stoppages Cam Hore marked strongly in defence while Andrew Styles seemed unattended on a wing The Swans managed to reverse the first quarter trend as they kept Gidgegannup goalless while kicking four of their own to take a two-point lead into the main break Joseph Butler and Harlee Fryer started to get on top in the Swans backline Josh Holingum showed the form that won him the Benjamin Seabrook medal while being well supported by Raniera Carpenter Then in the third quarter it was Gidgegannup’s turn to outscore the Swans four goals to one Joe Hilton was given the job on Josh Holingum to try and curb his influence Dylan Cahill and Tim Tanner goaled taking the Bulldogs to a 15-point lead for the start of the last quarter The first 10 minutes were pretty much a scoreless battle The Bulldogs managed the first for the quarter extending their lead beyond 20 points Jackson Ryan went down with a game-ending knee injury pushing Haiden Michaelson into the ruck Stevie Smith was sent to Tim Tanner and Boe Hyatt pushed between Joe Hilton and Josh Holingum in an attempt to block the tag Swan View changed it up to kick the next four goals to tie the scores at full time before the game went into extra time At the Hills Football Association awards the Benjamin Seabrook medallist (fairest and best) was won by Swan View player Josh Holingum The President's medallist (runner up fairest and best) was awarded to Pickering Brook’s Steven Caccetta and the Mundaring Bendigo Bank leading goal scorer with 101 goals was John Armstrong from Pickering Brook ABC News News Home10yo boy missing since Boxing Day from Swan View in PerthShare 10yo boy missing since Boxing Day from Swan View in PerthTopic:Missing Person David Hill, 10, has been missing since Boxing Day. (Supplied: WA Police) Link copiedShareShare articlePolice have appealed to the public for help in locating a 10-year-old boy missing since Boxing Day in Perth's east. David Anthony Graham Hill was last seen about 11:00am (AWST) on Friday riding his bike near the Swan View Park on Morrison Road in Swan View. Police said David was known to frequent the skate park in Stratton, the Perth suburb of Midland, the PCYC in Midland and a sports complex in Middle Swan. Officers are concerned for his welfare because of his age, WA Police spokesman Sammuel Dinnison said. David is 150cm tall, with a slim build, blond hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue/grey shirt, black shorts, a black and navy blue cap and black shoes. He was also wearing a blue watch. Police are asking anyone who has seen David to call 131 444. IN the second semi final Pickering Brook and Chidlow also battled out a tight game with the Hawks winning 12.9 (81) to 11.10 (76). The game started to develop a similar pattern as the first, the Hawks got their first  on the board from a quick thinking soccer goal by Michael Brecassin. Steven Caccetta and Bradley Jetta collected several early possessions. The Hawks controlled most of the early play until Steven Schorer managed to pick up a loose ball and get it forward. When Luke Elliott converted for Chidlows first goal, they managed to slow the Hawks advances to head into the first break five points in arrears. Chidlow got the early start in the second and managed to take the lead. The Hawks rallied again through the solid work of Matthew Outridge firstly clearing the ball from a centre stoppage and then drifting forward to score a goal. Tim McQuoid swooped on anything loose in the forward line. Cody Christensen went to Luke Elliott in an attempt to curb his influence. Matt Mallaby used some pinpoint passing to find a way into his forward line while Adam McKinlay squared off against Jackson Shilling for the ruck duels. By the start of the last quarter the Hawks were just two points in front. The Cougars managed to take the lead with only five minutes left in the game but  another shot on goal missed. The Hawks moved the ball forward quickly from the kick in and Matthew Outridge marked and converted the winning goal from 40m out. At the Hills Football Association awards the Benjamin Seabrook medallist (fairest and best) was won by Swan View player Josh Holingum. The President's medallist (runner up fairest and best) was awarded to Pickering Brook’s Steven Caccetta and the Mundaring Bendigo Bank leading goal scorer with 101 goals was John Armstrong from Pickering Brook. WA’s infamous Taj on the Swan property will go to auction as a superblock after a carve up of the 6582sqm lot failed to attract buyers The block at 2 Bay View Terrace, Peppermint Grove was purchased by fertiliser tycoons Pankaj and Radhika Oswal for $22.7 million in 2007 They started construction of their ostentatious $70 million Taj on the Swan mansion the following year which was to spectacularly include seven domes became embroiled in controversy when the Oswals ran into financial trouble Construction was abandoned when the couple left Australia in 2010 after the collapse of their ammonia company the Shire of Peppermint Grove won a long-running fight to demolish the half-finished home The Peppermint Grove property pictured late last year says the superblock is expected to net $20 million when it goes to auction on May 27 “Many people do think that the Bay View Terrace site is one of the best blocks of land in Australia “We’ve decided to go to auction to allow the market to determine what the site is worth “We’ll offer the entire block for sale by auction on May 27 we’ll look at auctioning that address in smaller parcels,” Yap says The individual blocks have been advertised from $3.9 million The Peppermint Grove property does offer views of the Swan River But Yap expects the decision to auction the address as a superblock will attract more interest than individual lots “The owner certainly had expectations originally for over $30 million then over $25 million and then over $20 million It’s hard to determine what the market will pay so we want the market to determine what the outcome will be,” she says This property takes in Swan River views and is opposite Manners Hill Park