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significant places for its database between 2021 and 2022 From left: former Perth lord mayor Basil Zempilas billionaire proponent of the development Gina Rinehart and the property’s first resident William Walter.Credit: Composite Image: WAtoday canvassed more than 700 properties the city’s officers recommended be added or updated in its records City officers inspecting the property found the single-storey Federation-style home at 27 Outram Street in West Perth was substantially intact — having retained the original timber porch fireplace and tiles — and ruled it worthy of inclusion due to its historical significance Perth-based consultants Planning Solutions engaged by Hancock Prospecting – which had purchased the property for $4.23 million in 2021 – penned a strongly worded letter to the city on November 30 the consultants acknowledged the 1904 home had “moderate significance” but demanded assurances its status would not be elevated in a way that saw it subject to development constraints which were among 21 to write a letter of objection to the city’s plans then gave a public deputation against the inclusion of the home and Hancock Prospecting’s 1980s headquarters which had been identified for its association with mining pioneer Lang Hancock The city’s officers stared down those who objected to the inclusion of 16 properties recommending the council adopt the survey in its original form But when it came time for council to endorse the survey at a meeting on March 28 moving an alternate motion that scrubbed the properties from the list “It is only a survey: it is a database or a place of record,” Zempilas told the council “After the objections from those representing the property owners I’m satisfied that taking them off will not negatively impact the heritage of our city.” who pointed out Heritage Council guidelines stipulated the inclusion of places should not be conditional on owner support “We are carving out properties that should be on the list and I think we’ve seen objections from two major groups — property owners who don’t want to be captured on the state heritage list and those who don’t see heritage value in their property at all,” Gordon told the meeting “That’s a controversial space because their concern is what will happen next.” councillor Sandy Anghie and councillor Di Bain voted against Zempilas’ motion leaving the council divided until the lord mayor used his casting vote to break the deadlock The amended list was then unanimously adopted the family empire Rinehart chairs lodged plans to build a $250 million office tower at the site which this masthead understands will involve the demolition of the home Revelations the 120-year-old property is facing an uncertain future coupled with the well-documented relationship the former lord mayor now has with the influential proponent has seen the decision thrust into the spotlight Zempilas attended a Roy Hill function as Rinehart’s guest of honour posed alongside her as the city unveiled a fleet of waste trucks with safety upgrades she bankrolled and attended meetings she organised as part of a bid for the Commonwealth Games his wife Amy Zempilas was on Rinehart’s company Rossi Boots’ payroll and the former broadcaster had MCed her lavish 70th birthday party Zempilas did not directly address questions regarding the nature of his relationship with Rinehart at the time of the vote and whether it was necessary for him to declare an impartiality interest but said his broadcast career had led him to interact with people “of all walks of life” I was employed by Channel 7 and was asked to attend and MC many hundreds “Meeting and interacting with people from all walks of life was part of my job.” A City of Perth spokesperson confirmed the mayor did not seek advice as to the need to disclose such an interest The city declined to comment on Hancock’s plans but pointed out the site’s inclusion on the survey would not necessarily have had implications for its development given it did not afford places legislative protection But the move prevented the property from being catalogued and its significance flagged during any assessment of the redevelopment plan this masthead revealed the home faced an uncertain future after a century sheltering returned soldiers esteemed surgeons and a world-renowned artist restaurants and serviced apartments opposite the company’s headquarters was lodged via the WA Planning Commission’s new expedited pathway for developments of state significance The pathway guarantees proponents a determination within 120 days and “extraordinary discretion” only in certain circumstances A spokesman for Rinehart declined multiple requests to answer questions on the development West Australian Heritage Minister Simone McGurk also declined to comment 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. The 120-year-old Outram Street home was on the cusp of being added to Perth\\u2019s heritage list until former lord mayor Basil Zempilas intervened. In a statement to this masthead, the City of Perth revealed the property had been identified as part of a two-year-long survey of culturally significant places for its database between 2021 and 2022. The expansive 4000-page review, mandated under the state\\u2019s heritage laws, canvassed more than 700 properties the city\\u2019s officers recommended be added or updated in its records. City officers inspecting the property found the single-storey Federation-style home at 27 Outram Street in West Perth was substantially intact \\u2014 having retained the original timber porch, doors, fireplace and tiles \\u2014 and ruled it worthy of inclusion due to its historical significance. Perth-based consultants Planning Solutions, engaged by Hancock Prospecting \\u2013 which had purchased the property for $4.23 million in 2021 \\u2013 penned a strongly worded letter to the city on November 30, 2022. In it, the consultants acknowledged the 1904 home had \\u201Cmoderate significance\\u201D, but demanded assurances its status would not be elevated in a way that saw it subject to development constraints. The consultants, which were among 21 to write a letter of objection to the city\\u2019s plans, then gave a public deputation against the inclusion of the home and Hancock Prospecting\\u2019s 1980s headquarters, which had been identified for its association with mining pioneer Lang Hancock. The city\\u2019s officers stared down those who objected to the inclusion of 16 properties, including 27 Outram Street, recommending the council adopt the survey in its original form. But when it came time for council to endorse the survey at a meeting on March 28, 2023, Zempilas stepped in, moving an alternate motion that scrubbed the properties from the list. \\u201CIt is only a survey: it is a database or a place of record,\\u201D Zempilas told the council. \\u201CAfter the objections from those representing the property owners, I\\u2019m satisfied that taking them off will not negatively impact the heritage of our city.\\u201D Councillors fought the move, including Rebecca Gordon, who pointed out Heritage Council guidelines stipulated the inclusion of places should not be conditional on owner support. \\u201CWe are carving out properties that should be on the list and I think we\\u2019ve seen objections from two major groups \\u2014 property owners who don\\u2019t want to be captured on the state heritage list and those who don\\u2019t see heritage value in their property at all,\\u201D Gordon told the meeting. \\u201CThat\\u2019s a controversial space because their concern is what will happen next.\\u201D Gordon, councillor Sandy Anghie and councillor Di Bain voted against Zempilas\\u2019 motion, leaving the council divided until the lord mayor used his casting vote to break the deadlock. The amended list was then unanimously adopted. Two years later, almost to the day, the family empire Rinehart chairs lodged plans to build a $250 million office tower at the site which this masthead understands will involve the demolition of the home. Revelations the 120-year-old property is facing an uncertain future, coupled with the well-documented relationship the former lord mayor now has with the influential proponent, has seen the decision thrust into the spotlight. Within months of the meeting, Zempilas attended a Roy Hill function as Rinehart\\u2019s guest of honour, posed alongside her as the city unveiled a fleet of waste trucks with safety upgrades she bankrolled, and attended meetings she organised as part of a bid for the Commonwealth Games. The following year, his wife Amy Zempilas was on Rinehart\\u2019s company Rossi Boots\\u2019 payroll and the former broadcaster had MCed her lavish 70th birthday party. Zempilas did not directly address questions regarding the nature of his relationship with Rinehart at the time of the vote and whether it was necessary for him to declare an impartiality interest, but said his broadcast career had led him to interact with people \\u201Cof all walks of life\\u201D. \\u201CFor 31 years, I was employed by Channel 7 and was asked to attend and MC many hundreds, probably thousands of events,\\u201D he said. \\u201CMeeting and interacting with people from all walks of life was part of my job.\\u201D A City of Perth spokesperson confirmed the mayor did not seek advice as to the need to disclose such an interest, if it did in fact arise. The city declined to comment on Hancock\\u2019s plans, but pointed out the site\\u2019s inclusion on the survey would not necessarily have had implications for its development, given it did not afford places legislative protection. But the move prevented the property from being catalogued, and its significance flagged during any assessment of the redevelopment plan. On Monday, this masthead revealed the home faced an uncertain future after a century sheltering returned soldiers, esteemed surgeons and a world-renowned artist. The project, which comprises a mix of office, gym, wellness spaces, restaurants and serviced apartments opposite the company\\u2019s headquarters, was lodged via the WA Planning Commission\\u2019s new expedited pathway for developments of state significance. The pathway guarantees proponents a determination within 120 days and \\u201Cextraordinary discretion\\u201D only in certain circumstances. A spokesman for Rinehart declined multiple requests to answer questions on the development. West Australian Heritage Minister Simone McGurk also declined to comment. Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . 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) Swan Districts is back home in Round 5 of the WAFL Women’s season to commemorate ANZAC Day and looking for a measure of revenge on West Perth when they clash at Steel Blue Oval Swans saw their season ended at the hands of West Perth in the first semi-final last year and now the two teams will meet for the first time since then on Saturday afternoon at Steel Blue Oval before the Rogers Cup clash for Round 5 also between Swan Districts and West Perth to be played on Sunday morning back at Steel Blue Oval Coming into Saturday’s WAFL Women’s match up and Swan Districts is sitting in fourth position with a 2-1 record while West Perth is sixth at 1-2 so it is an important early season clash for both teams Swans are looking to back up last week’s seven-point win in Mandurah against Peel Thunder while the Falcons had the bye over Easter and prior to that scored their first win of the season by 59 points against competition newcomers Perth West Perth joined the WAFL Women’s competition back in the 2022 season and Swan Districts dominated the early meetings and won the first four encounters West Perth broke through for a first win against Swans in the opening meeting of 2024 before the black-and-whites squared the ledger in the home and away season but the Falcons then won the first semi-final in their first ever WAFL Women’s finals match Swan Districts WAFL Women’s coach Jason Burton is looking forward to taking on the Falcons while fully aware of how talented and dangerous of an opponent they are “They obviously took care of us in that final last year but it’s a different game and a different style I suppose from what we encountered that day,” Burton told 91.3 SportFM “But they have some great players and they keep improving Their Rogers Cup team has been terrific for two or three years and I don’t think they’ve lost a game so their younger group are coming in and adding to their senior group “So we’re mindful of that and it will be exciting It’s another one where I don’t know where we sit compared with them We want to be confident but this will test us and we’ll see where we are at in the competition.” Burton also likes the depth of talent he has to work with in this Swan Districts team for 2025 “We’ve got a number of good players that we trust within our team,” Burton added “Jaime Henry spent last year over in the VFL after being with us all throughout her junior times and she comes back still only 20 years old but is super important for us as a midfielder with a big “And then you’ve got the opposite end of the spectrum with Em McGuire who has played AFL footy as a strong key forward and a big target down there for us “We’re pretty excited with our group and we still have some very young players still learning the game but someone like Luka Davis is really maturing and is still only 19 “Kayla King is a little whippet who runs around the entire ground and is a very smart footballer So for us it’s more of a team aspect in that we don’t rely on any one or two people to dominate a game We do trust that we’ve got a lot more depth than hopefully some of the other teams have.” The Rogers Cup match up will then take place on Sunday also at Steel Blue Oval starting at 10am with Swan Districts looking to build on last Saturday’s 24-point victory in Mandurah against Peel Thunder That improved Swans to a 2-1 record to start the season in the Rogers Cup to sit in fifth position coming into the Sunday match up with the undefeated reigning premiers West Perth The Falcons have started the season winning their first three matches on the back of going through each of the previous two seasons undefeated on the way to winning the premierships in 2023 and 2024 The last time West Perth lost a game in the Rogers Cup was a one-point defeat against Subiaco on Sunday May 22 © Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved | Swan Districts Football Club Round 5 action in the WAFL saw some unexpected results create one of the tightest ladders possible with four clubs tied on points and separated by just three percent There is no longer an undefeated side in the competition and some fantastic individual brilliance dragged teams to wins Friday night in Joondalup brought the opening game of Round 5 with the Tigers claiming a narrow victory over the Falcons Scores were extremely tight after the first two breaks but Claremont kicked four goals to one in the premiership quarter and Bernie Naylor medal leader Tyler Keitel booted four goals to extend his lead while Joseph Hinder was superb on the wing amassing 28 disposals while Kieran Gowdie kicked three goals and Benjamin Elliot collected 24 disposals In what was the upset of the season so far the ninth placed Eagles shocked undefeated flag favourites South Fremantle on their home deck as West Coast used a six goal to one second quarter to propel them to victory Trey Ruscoe snagged two goals for the Bulldogs but fell to equal third in the Bernie Naylor race while despite the best efforts of Matt Parker (28 disposals Tom Blechynden (25 disposals) and Jake Florenca (25 disposals) South dropped to third on the WAFL ladder winning 30 disposals and laying eight tackles while half-back Tyrell Dewar (26 disposals seven marks) provided plenty of run and carry Lucca Grego battled hard for his 24 disposals and the Eagles had four multiple goalkickers in Malakai Champion Coen Livingstone,Jobe Shanahan and Bailey Williams Thomas Edwards-Baldwin booted the opening goal in his 50th WAFL match while reigning best and fairest Harley Sparks (22 disposals eight marks) made a successful return from a three-week layoff with concussion The Demons continued their fantastic start to the season proving that they didn’t need Brandon Parfitt to compete this year fellow midfield star Charlie Constable won 36 disposals and laid eight tackles while Perth were also lifted by impressive performances from Michael Randall and Corey Byrne as did Zack Derkson,Blake Schlensog and Noah Cachard who also collected 27 touches and took six marks Ryan Borchet kicked three goals for the Lions but the visitors kicked six behinds before their second goal as Perth led for almost the entirety of the game Club legend Greg Clark found the footy 30 times and kicked a goal to lead Subiaco Perth find themselves in a four-way tie for first place The reigning premiers continue to struggle to open the season still having won just a single game from their first five outings against the winless Swan Districts They managed just seven goals for the game four coming from Corey Tregenza and Charlie Nicholls in just his second game of league football No Thunder player collected more than 20 touches as East Perth ran amok pushing themselves to thetop of the ladder Tom North continues to find plenty of the ball William Cassidy has made a fine start to his WAFL League career while Mitchell Schofield and Ben Middleton also slotted two goals apiece for the Royals The Sharks kicked 11 goals to 4 after halftime to claim an impressive away win at Steel Blue Oval and move to second on the WAFL ladder five tackles) and Cameron Eardley (28 disposals Harrison Marsh booted three goals from 22touches while Austin Ball and Jarrad Jansen both kicked multiples Cody Leggett raced to second in the Bernie Naylor medal tally after kicking 11 goals in two weeks who fell to 0-5 in what’s been a disastrous start to the year Jesse Turner can hold his head high after a hard working 32 disposal effort in which he kicked a goal as well The black ducks have struggled to find avenues to goal this season outside of Leigh Kohlmann We provide quality policy and administrative advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet Ministers, and play a central role in Executive Government functions in Western Australia Through OnBoardWA, we provide a connection for potential 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cleared to make way for the development.Credit: Jesinta Burton esteemed surgeons and a world-renowned artist — notable West Australians who have left their mark on its timeworn walls But no owner has been more prominent than its newest Gina Rinehart — whose $250 million plan for the site could mark the end of its legacy Details of the development Rinehart’s family company has earmarked for the site and three adjacent lots are scant but this masthead can confirm it involves the property’s demolition but few of its surviving early-1900s homes enjoy the protections afforded to those on the state heritage register And it is understood there are no legislative barriers preventing the home from being flattened Lieutenant William Guy Ardagh Walter was later killed in France during World War I.Credit: The Virtual War Memorial Seventy years before mining pioneer Lang Hancock pegged the iron ore tenements that would help elevate his daughter to the top of the country’s rich-list William Ardagh Gardner Walter held the keys to the new Murchison goldfield The English-born Oxford graduate would vacate his role as mining warden of the state’s Mid West to become the property’s first known resident with post office directories placing him at the home in 1905 Walter and his wife Lucille had two children who became one of the 46,000 Australians to die in France during World War I William Walter senior would become known for slapping opposition leader Phillip Collier with a £25 fine over remarks during the conscription plebiscite that would see the magistrate forced into early retirement when Collier was elected premier the home passed through a series of notable hands from entrepreneur and bookmaker Bert Gutmann of Water & Gutmann to Hotel Perth publican Thomas Augustine Lalor Lalor’s wife would list the three-bedroom home for auction with a newspaper advertisement spruiking its artistically decorated rooms The home was later occupied by returned soldier-turned-solicitor Christopher Ewing Former resident Bert Gutmann pictured here at the Water & Gutmann in 1906.Credit: The Sunday Times his wife Vera and their three children lived at the property from 1925 almost a decade after Ewing had lost his leg while serving as part of the AIF’s 8th Artillery Battery 2nd Australian Field Regiment at Gallipoli Ewing — who gained a reputation for his wit and storytelling talents — served as a special war pension magistrate while practicing at his law firm a short-distance away on St Georges Terrace Landgate records show the home was then transferred to Perth medical identity James Kynaston Couch before being sold to internationally renowned china artist May Creeth and her sister Helen in 1937 whose paintings of Western Australian wildflowers were showcased around the globe took her last breath at 27 Outram Street in 1947 Her legacy would be immortalised through her works held in the Holmes a Court collection A collection of May Creeth’s wildflower paintings which were exhibited at the Glasgow International Exhibition to the Paris Exposition Universelle in the 1900s ownership of the property was transferred to Boulder-born novelist Dorothy Lucy Sanders and Ada Lucy McClemans the former wife of Reverend William Joseph McClemans — who served as a chaplain on the Western Front Other notable residents included Royal Perth Hospital surgeon and prominent WA football identity Eric Kyle and plastic surgeon Benjamin Cohney The property was owned and occupied by Perth-based law firm James Chong family lawyers until 2021 Documents obtained by this masthead show the mining magnate purchased the home for $4.23 million via Outram Properties Rinehart’s family empire Hancock Prospecting unveiled plans for a $250 million “work meets wellness” development on the site and three adjacent lots which spans the 7000 square metres between 27-35 Outram Street and 46 Ord Street The concept designs of Hancock Prospecting’s proposed $250m Perth development The plan is now before the WA Planning Commission via its new expedited pathway for developments of state significance — which guarantees a determination within 120 days and ‘extraordinary discretion’ only in certain circumstances The development application has been referred to the City of Perth and other regulatory agencies and is set to be released for public consultation on Thursday A spokesman for Rinehart — a vocal advocate for Australian veterans — declined multiple requests to answer questions on the development but maintained there were no heritage-listed properties on the designated sites Lands and Heritage also declined to disclose whether the development application addressed the building’s history or included a justification for plans to demolish the home The City of Perth was contacted for comment 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 the 120-year-old Federation-style home on Outram Street stands as a striking reminder of Perth\\u2019s history When the red brick home\\u2019s stone foundation was laid in 1904 West Perth was emerging as a sought-after residential area for the city\\u2019s elite esteemed surgeons and a world-renowned artist \\u2014 notable West Australians who have left their mark on its timeworn walls Gina Rinehart \\u2014 whose $250 million plan for the site could mark the end of its legacy Details of the development Rinehart\\u2019s family company has earmarked for the site and three adjacent lots are scant but this masthead can confirm it involves the property\\u2019s demolition Seventy years before mining pioneer Lang Hancock pegged the iron ore tenements that would help elevate his daughter to the top of the country\\u2019s rich-list The English-born Oxford graduate would vacate his role as mining warden of the state\\u2019s Mid West to become the property\\u2019s first known resident William Walter senior would become known for slapping opposition leader Phillip Collier with a \\u00A325 fine over remarks during the conscription plebiscite that would see the magistrate forced into early retirement when Collier was elected premier Lalor\\u2019s wife would list the three-bedroom home for auction almost a decade after Ewing had lost his leg while serving as part of the AIF\\u2019s 8th Artillery Battery Ewing \\u2014 who gained a reputation for his wit and storytelling talents \\u2014 served as a special war pension magistrate while practicing at his law firm a short-distance away on St Georges Terrace the former wife of Reverend William Joseph McClemans \\u2014 who served as a chaplain on the Western Front Rinehart\\u2019s family empire Hancock Prospecting unveiled plans for a $250 million \\u201Cwork meets wellness\\u201D development on the site and three adjacent lots restaurants and serviced apartments opposite the company\\u2019s headquarters The plan is now before the WA Planning Commission via its new expedited pathway for developments of state significance \\u2014 which guarantees a determination within 120 days and \\u2018extraordinary discretion\\u2019 only in certain circumstances A spokesman for Rinehart \\u2014 a vocal advocate for Australian veterans \\u2014 declined multiple requests to answer questions on the development Lands and Heritage also declined to disclose whether the development application addressed the building\\u2019s history or included a justification for plans to demolish the home Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Swan Districts put themselves one home win away from a grand final breakthrough in 2024 and now the quest to build on that begins in 2025 at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday against West Perth Not only did Swans return to WAFL finals action last year but beat eventual premiers Peel in a qualifying final in Mandurah before then having a second chance to get to the grand final by taking on the Thunder again after a second semi-final loss to East Perth Swans played host to Peel in that preliminary final at Steel Blue Oval but it wasn’t to be and now the black-and-whites begin the new season back on their home deck on Saturday afternoon against the Falcons with the game beginning at 2:30pm It will also be an emotional occasion at Steel Blue Oval with the life of a player of both clubs honoured after his untimely passing over the weekend Krakouer became a Swan Districts hero for life in 2010 when he had one of the most dominant WAFL seasons in memory on the way to winning the Sandover Medal and capping it off with a remarkable Simpson Medal winning performance in what remains the club’s last premiership triumph He would have a brief stint with West Perth in 2014 after he spent three years completing his AFL career with Collingwood following that 2010 season It’s only fitting that his two former WAFL clubs now meet in the first game to be held since his passing Swan Districts were without Jesse Turner and Aidan Clarke through injury and suspension respectively in that preliminary final with Turner right to go on Saturday in his first game as official sole captain while Clarke does still remain sidelined There are some new faces in the Swans side as well including the returning Connor Blakely following his time in the AFL at both Fremantle and Gold Coast and then spending last year playing cricket in England Troy Yukich is also returning to the club he began his career with and his first game back with Swan Districts just happens to be against the same West Perth side he played in a premiership with in 2022 Luke Kelly and Ethyn Kane are among the young players in contention to be picked to start the season in the league team as well There’s still a strong core of experienced players in the side as well headed up by games record holder Tony Notte along with Brad Lynch Will Collins and Brandon Erceg are among the players who also won’t take on the Falcons in Round 1 on Saturday Andrew Pruyn is coming into his third season coaching Swan Districts and sees no reason why his team can’t pick up right where they left off last year Troy Yukich and there’s a whole lot of boys who have returned to the footy club and we’re just trying to find the right balance to start the season,” Pruyn said “It’s a long season so what we do at this time of year isn’t always as important as what needs to be happening as you get towards the business end but it is a chance to put things in place that should help you be successful by that time.” the colts fixture will begin the day’s proceedings at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday with Swan Districts taking on West Perth from 9:15am The Reserves contest will then follow getting underway at the Bassendean venue from 11:45am Click here to pre-purchase tickets West Perth is home to plenty of young WAFL Colts talent in 2025 and key forward Judd Marcello is at the forefront The versatile emerging 18-year-old appears to have risen to another level this season after playing as second fiddle in the Falcon’s forward line last year Marcello was developing behind AFL draft prospect and now Essendon Bomber Kayle Gerreyn Whilst Gerreyn was the Falcon’s standout player last season This didn’t stop the then 17-year-old from kicking 37 goals the second most in the entire Colts competition proving that with some improvement in accuracy he is capable of a 50-goal campaign Marcello’s biggest strength is his ability to play both in the air and at ground level it is unique to possess the chase down ability and hunt that Marcello does He applies pressure like not many big men can and is a force to be reckoned with for his brute tackling the Whitford product can compete with anyone too He showed on many occasions last year how impressive his hands are in contests bringing down superb clunks among talented defenders With West Perth expected to compete deep into the season Marcello is a definite candidate to lead the competition for goals kicked is not a role that brings a wealth of possessions While Gerreyn was gathering upwards of 30 touches in games last season Marcello averaged just 10 disposals per game after the siren semi-final loss to Swan Districts he gathered 20 disposals to go with two goals in a performance that caught plenty of eyes In Marcello’s opening game of the 2025 season It is another eye-catching showing that displays his ball-winning ability as the focal point of the side’s forward line If Marcello can continue to produce efforts like in Round 2’s loss to Perth he will emerge as one of the most talented key forwards in the WAFL Colts Marcello of course has been touted by recruiters for a long time In 2023 he represented Western Australia the AFL Under-16 State Championships kicking goals against South Australia and Vic Metro and would be heavily favourited to be one of the key forwards selected in the Under 18 State Championships later this season Marcello missed the opening loss to Swan Districts and looked a level above in Round 2 Marcello is going to improve more and more for a player already producing at the level he is Alongside some genuine AFL draft potential the Falcons are not to be dismissed in the Colts competition and Marcello will likely feature heavily in their 2025 run West Perth take on Subiaco at Sullivan Logistics Stadium Saturday 19 April Swan Districts didn’t quite get the win it was after to open the WAFL season at home to West Perth on Saturday but it wasn’t without a 44-possession haul from Jesse Turner and four goals to Leigh Kohlmann There are great expectations on Swan Districts coming into the 2025 season on the back of reaching the preliminary final last year but West Perth were also out to make a statement and came away with the 16.7 (103) to 8.7 (55) win at Steel Blue Oval While Swans did welcome Connor Blakely and debutant Brodyn Fitzgerald into the team Leigh Kohlmann kicked all four of the Swan Districts goals in the first half and all four of his kicks for the game ended in goals while Ben Hewett was also lively in attack kicking two to go with 16 possessions and five tackles Captain Jesse Turner made a blistering start to the new season with 44 possessions nine inside-50 entries and six marks while Josh Cipro had 27 disposals Connor Blakely 19 and Nathan Blakely 18 along with 18 hit outs Kicking into the breeze in the first quarter was always going to be a challenge for Swans and the Falcons did take advantage with the game’s first two goals before the home team got on the board courtesy of spearhead Leigh Kohlmann The Falcons went on to kick another four goals before quarter-time to be leading by 31 points and they also managed the first goal of the second term but then Swans worked back into the contest It started with two goals in two minutes to Kohlmann and then he added another just before half-time to give him all four of Swans’ goals and they had cut the West Perth lead to 16 points by the main break West Perth managed to take advantage of the breeze again in the third quarter by kicking six goals to just the one from Swans which came from Evan Smith The black-and-whites had plenty of work to do down 47 points at three quarter-time and despite two quick goals to open the last stanza from Bryce Watson and Ben Hewett it wasn’t to be with West Perth kicking three of the last four goals of the game to win by 48 points the day’s action got underway on Saturday at Steel Blue Oval with the Colts contest which saw Swan Districts prevail 11.5 (71) to 4.10 (34) against West Perth Swans had the advantage of the breeze in the first quarter and took full advantage with five goals to nil in the first quarter and then held West Perth to just one goal in the second term to be leading by 22 points at half-time It was another six goals to three in the second half with Swan Districts prevailing by 37 points with Cooper Shord kicking four goals Tylah Williams two and Cooper Dudfield two Blake Kelly was tremendous racking up 31 possessions for the black-and-whites with Soren Feast gathering 25 touches it was Swan Districts also prevailing over West Perth with a remarkably similar scoreline 10.15 (75) to 4.10 (34) Again Swans had the better of the start with the wind behind them to kick four goals to nil in the first quarter before still leading by 12 points at half-time 30 at three quarter-time and ending up winning by 41 Henrick Alforque kicked four goals in the win while Kristian Caporn added three and Lewis Zolnier-Owens two Luke Cotellessa 23 and Mitch Roche 21 while Troy Yukich had 14 to go with 18 hit outs in the ruck Our main goal is to promote the growth of our agriculture and aquatic resources in Western Australia and to support the development of prosperous regional communities Don't include any personal information.If you need a response, send an enquiry instead WEST Perth midfielder-forward Sam Swadling came into season 2025 with high hopes after a consistent bottom-age campaign He averaged 19.4 disposals and kicked 15 goals across 16 WAFL Colts games last year and has immediately built on those numbers as a top-ager >> SCROLL to see Swadling’s highlights The 187cm prospect amassed 36 touches and five marks in the Falcons’ win over Perth last week seven tackles and a goal against Subiaco on Saturday >> WAFL Colts: Round 3 recap | Round 3 Scouting Notes 2025 WAFL Colts: Round 3Subiaco 8.3 (51) def #26 Sam Swadling (West Perth)Stats: 30 disposals (16 kicks Swadling made a prominent start in the Falcons’ engine room having little trouble getting his hands on the ball He roamed around the ground in laconic fashion only really shifting to a higher gear when the opportunity to take possession or lay a tackle came about While he steadily tracked the play into his side’s defensive half Swadling’s transitional running and ability to flick the switch quickly on turnover presents as an area for improvement he demanded the footy and found space at will showing good IQ to know where his next possession would come Swadling showcased smooth movement and a handy knack for buying time with deft handball fakes He could perhaps drive his legs more often to prevent putting too much air on his kicks off one or two steps but used his size well to lay strong wrap-up tackles Swadling produced a couple of moments of class in the second quarter His best was a zig and zag to make his opponent look foolish in the corridor before turning onto his right foot to spear a pass wide He also positioned expertly to rove a defensive 50 stoppage before baulking and stepping to clear by foot While not a massive contested ball or stoppage dominant player in the first half – despite his big frame and clean hands – Swadling showed he knew when to peel off into space and receive as the secondary possession-getter including a robust holding-the-ball effort Swadling’s impact extended to the scoreboard although only for a behind after marking in the pocket He read the play well to react before his opponent and mark out the back of the intended contest Swadling also spent a good amount of time up forward There’s a belief that Swadling is better off as a forward and he started the second half there positioning one-out in the goalsquare where he used his body to take a strong contested mark before converting the goal within the opening two minutes of term three The Falcons cleared out their forward 50 to allow Swadling to get dangerous one-on-one His early goal was the only real opportunity that came his way although the move out of midfield coincided with West Perth booting four goals to one for the quarter in the face off Subiaco’s ill-discipline Swadling moved back into midfield to finish the term but wasn’t as clean or prolific as the first half The heat of the contest and subsequent perceived pressure meant he had to dispose of the ball a little quicker and showing the same poise in possession was difficult Swadling was back starting in the middle as a permanent fixture on-ball and produced some moments of great poise He played in a very energy efficient style able to go at his own tempo with ball in hand and hold out on releasing it hastily One of his best moments came as he peeled off out the front of a centre bounce to receive the handball and hit Harvey Spawton-Guy lace out for a goal assist Swadling’s lateral movement got him out of tight spots though he could have opted to use his left foot to avoid having to wheel around to his right each time That may get him into trouble at higher-paced levels It’s clear that Swadling is capable of being a dominant player at Colts level though not in the usual way for a 187cm midfielder He wasn’t shown to be a prominent contested ball winner over the weekend but can pick off targets when released into space and accumulated possessions as a roaming centreman He times his runs well and makes up for a lack of straight-line speed with smarts and poise Compounding Swadling’s impact is his ability to go forward offering a dangerous option one-out inside 50 Some recruiters believe he is more suited to the attacking third Swadling has traits which will see him viewed as draftable though can certainly improve in a range of areas but his spread from the contest and transition running could be better – especially if he isn’t going to be the primary ball winner is why he could end up translating his class to a role up forward so if he can continue to make things happen under greater pressure and speed at representative level A CLEVER and hard-running midfielder-forward Marlo Graham has a well-balanced game that has gone to another level in 2025 The top-age talent captained one of the Under 17 Futures sides at GMHBA Stadium last season and has not put a foot wrong as one of the vice-captains of the Northern Knights not to be mistaken for the Australian cricketer nicknamed ‘Bison’ The athletic aerialist has been a shining light for the Bloods across the last two seasons and is the club’s sole state academy representative in 2025 the 189cm marking target has booted 12 goals in […] HARD-WORKING North Adelaide midfielder Ben Francou delivered another standout performance in Round 6 of the SANFL Under 18 season starring in a gutsy six-point win over Central Districts Francou showcased his trademark blend of pressure and endurance to drive North Adelaide’s midfield effort across all four quarters WEST Perth midfielder-forward Sam Swadling came into season 2025 with high hopes after a consistent bottom-age campaign >> SCROLL to see Swadling’s highlights The 187cm prospect amassed 36 touches and […] STURT’S midfield has been humming in the early part of the SANFL Under 18 season largely thanks to the combination of Richmond father-son prospect Louis Kellaway and Noah Roberts-Thomson The latter is yet to drop below 20 disposals across five rounds as the Double Blues sit pretty atop the ladder HARD-NOSED Collingwood midfielder Tahlia Sanger put together a complete performance in the first game of the VFLW 2025 season starring in a tough contest against the Casey Demons A relentless competitor around the stoppages Sanger showed her trademark work rate and physicality to lead the way through the middle offering composure under pressure and impact […] EVERYONE loves a draft smokey and East Fremantle defender Maya Louvel-Finn is having a year to remember for the Sharks Having overcame an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the past and returned via a mix of Rogers Cup and League action last season the top-age talent has not missed a beat in 2025 A PAIR of Gold Coast Academy prospects earned their maiden state league outings for 2025 both showing promise in the Suns’ 55-point loss to Southport on Saturday tough midfielder Koby Coulson made his third VFL appearance while the versatile Cooper Collins debuted down back Both prospects represented Queensland at U17 level last year and […] TALENTED West Australian top-ager Mia Russo bounced back from a quieter start to the 2025 WAFL Women’s season to blow Perth away with a best on ground performance in Round 3 The Under 16s MVP from two years ago sets high standards and though underperformed in Round 1 and improved a little in Round 2 […] If you like the content that Draft Central provides and don’t want to miss any of it then sign up to receive our newsletter today then sign up to our subscriber list where you can be emailed out the latest AFL Draft Guide or sport-specific magazines as well as the option to sign up to a monthly newsletter A $250-million business hub proposal at West Perth has been revealed as  mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s first major foray into commercial property development Four years of planning and $41 million in strategic land acquisitions had culminated in the proposal by Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting for the precinct The development application before the state proposes a multi-storey complex across more than 3500sq m at 27-35 Outram Street and 46 Ord Street The proposed complex would accommodate workers from Hancock’s business divisions According to a Hancock Prospecting statement the new complex aimed to be lush and green with 60 per cent of the site dedicated to landscaping and public open space “The vision is to create a precinct where work meets wellness an unparalleled workplace to support Hancock’s dynamic business and commensurate with its standing as Australia’s most successful private company,” the statement said The design incorporates “strong and unique architectural forms” with an open space at the heart of the complex that would allow natural light via two atria The complex would sit alongside Hancock’s at Ventnor Avenue Rinehart’s West Perth property portfolio has expanded significantly in recent years purchasing five office buildings at West Perth over a 20-month period Her company controls 7187sq m of land bordered by Ventnor Avenue A key acquisition was the five-storey building at 53 Ord Street which will become the new Roy Hill headquarters Roy Hill is Hancock’s majority-owned integrated iron ore mining rail and port operation in the Pilbara region of West Australia designed by Bollig Design Group and constructed by Pivot Group in 2002 It is undergoing a $19.5-million refit that includes a distinctive pink facade featuring petal-shaped exterior fins—reflecting Rinehart’s commitment to breast cancer awareness after her mother’s death from the disease in 1983 Construction partner PACT said the Roy Hill building’s new facade was an “intelligent kinetic facade a bold and innovative design that pushes the envelope by creating a striking profile on all elevations” The application has been lodged via WA’s expedited planning pathway (Part 11B) with the Special Development Assessment Unit Construction has been slated to begin immediately approval is granted centred around an Italian-style piazza.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project planned for 2km north-west of the Perth CBD would include a residential component comprising multiple buildings that could reach up to eight storeys.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf the 240 apartments planned 40 would be dedicated to social and affordable housing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA four-storey public carpark with 160 spaces is also planned for the site currently home to Perth Soccer Club facilities and the Fitzgerald Street carpark.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to online planning portal BCI the project’s estimated value would be about $75 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project conceived by the WA Italian Club and Perth Soccer Club with support from the Italo-Australian Welfare and Cultural Centre and City of Vincent cultural and sporting development of Western Australia”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sporting component would include a new 700-seat grandstand on the eastern side of Dorrien Gardens and modern training and changing facilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe WA Italian Club would gain a new ballroom and function rooms and upgraded kitchen and bar facilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piazza would form the centrepiece of the development providing public open space for community events and alfresco dining.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe retail component would include food shops and restaurants fronting the piazza with additional Italian retail and hospitality throughout the precinct.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ground floor of the new soccer clubrooms would accommodate hospitality uses facing the piazza while the northern portion of the Italian Club land legacy and 235 years of commitment to Western Australia by so many generations of Italians,” Vallelonga said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe City of Vincent has been asked to contribute land to the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site is under a management order to the Perth Soccer Club which has called Dorrien Gardens home since 1951.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Little Italy Masterplan includes additional public-focused elements such as a public active zone with playgrounds and seating along Lawley Street and construction timelines are yet to be announced.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Little Italy precinct is one of several significant urban renewal projects reshaping Perth’s inner suburbs The \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/city-of-perth-east-langley-park-masterplan-wa-high-density\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/city-of-perth-east-langley-park-masterplan-wa-high-density\"\u003eEast Perth Langley Park masterplan\u003c/a\u003e which proposes high-density residential development to fund sports and community infrastructure Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook The “Little Italy” precinct planned for 217-225 Fitzgerald Street and 3 Lawley Street would combine 240 apartments with retail 40 would be dedicated to social and affordable housing A four-storey public carpark with 160 spaces is also planned for the site currently home to Perth Soccer Club facilities and the Fitzgerald Street carpark the project’s estimated value would be about $75 million The development would reunite the two historic clubs while providing significant new amenities and housing options near the Perth CBD Perth Soccer Club president Jason Marocchi said the collaboration aimed to “develop a sustainable future for both clubs which honours the traditions and sacrifices of the Italian community and the significant role it has played in the economic cultural and sporting development of Western Australia” The sporting component would include a new 700-seat grandstand on the eastern side of Dorrien Gardens and modern training and changing facilities The WA Italian Club would gain a new ballroom and function rooms The piazza would form the centrepiece of the development providing public open space for community events and alfresco dining The retail component would include food shops and restaurants fronting the piazza with additional Italian retail and hospitality throughout the precinct The ground floor of the new soccer clubrooms would accommodate hospitality uses facing the piazza has been earmarked for future commercial development The Azzurri Bocce Club would gain new competition facilities within the precinct WA Italian Club president Sal Vallelonga said it would create a “desired place of significance which recognises the Italian sacrifice in Western Australia [and] is long overdue” legacy and 235 years of commitment to Western Australia by so many generations of Italians,” Vallelonga said has been asked to contribute land to the project The site is under a management order to the Perth Soccer Club which has called Dorrien Gardens home since 1951 The Little Italy Masterplan includes additional public-focused elements such as a public active zone with playgrounds and seating along Lawley Street and a widened connection from Fitzgerald Street through to the piazza Two future development sites have also been identified: one fronting Lawley Street and another combining the southern part of the Fitzgerald Street carpark with the Department of Communities site fronting Cowle Street The project has secured $30 million in funding from the WA Government via the Community Capital Works Fund The developers are targeting other tiers of government and the private sector to raise the remaining costs Funding applications were submitted to the state and Commonwealth in December and construction timelines are yet to be announced The Little Italy precinct is one of several significant urban renewal projects reshaping Perth’s inner suburbs. The East Perth Langley Park masterplan Consider expanding your itinerary beyond the usual beach bakery and winerytrifecta with a trip to one of the region’s many art galleries If you want to really get a handle on the amazing artists throughout the South West, Margaret River Region Open Studios is returning again this September showcasing over 140 artists across just about every medium artists will throw open their studio doors for 16 days welcoming in art appreciators from far and wide to sneak a peek into their usually private creative spaces Of the 144 talented artists – from painters to potters and printmakers timber craftspeople to textile creators and illustrators to installation artists – 31 will be taking the leap for the first time Their studios are spread across hay sheds and cow barns inside their homes (and sometimes spread throughout!) sea containers and renovated train carriages Artists who already have galleries and showrooms take it a further step and invite visitors into their private workshops and back rooms where the creativity usually takes place behind closed doors Margaret River Region Open Studios presents a rare experience to get inside an artist’s mind through their art and creative spaces – to talk to them in person about their inspiration We don’t mean to BRAG (see what we did there?), but the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery might be one of the prettiest art galleries in Australia the gallery exudes heritage charm while its playful pink icing-like exterior makes it one of Bunbury’s most recognisable buildings as well as a strong focus on Noongar artworks BRAG also hosts artist and curator talks and is open to the public from Wednesday through to Sunday If you love landscape photography, you’ll want to pay a visit to Phil Hollett’s gallery in Busselton The Busso local captures the breathtaking natural scenery of the South West through his landscape photography from the region’s pristine beaches to its forests filled with towering Karri trees Drawing its name from the Wadandi Yunungjarli people, ‘Yungarra’ is synonymous with strength, grace and resilience, and as a gallery, serves to platform local Pibblumun and Nyoongar fine artists. Located in Dunsborough, the gallery reflects its beautiful natural surrounds with a range of landscape artwork and other pieces aimed at fostering cultural understanding Another gallery centred around landscape photography is Christian Fletcher Gallery located in Dunsborough’s town centre Fletcher captures spectacular landscape and aerial photographs of the local region as well as of Perth Fletcher’s work highlights our extraordinary natural landscape as well as the everyday beauty in Australia’s country towns and suburbs Located on Caves Road, Yallingup Galleries is a haven of art surrounded by 1.5 acres of beautiful bushland the gallery was first opened in 1987 by Rob Malcolm and was saved from closure by current owners Emma and Matthew Skinner in 2022 The now-revived Yallingup Galleries continues to represent recognised Australian as well as international artists and artisans there’s no shortage of works to peruse at this gorgeous regional gallery Corner of Caves Road and Gunyulgup Valley Drive Fancy some fine art with a side of cake? The Studio Gallery (and bistro) in Yallingup is another fantastic option for those interested in seeing the work of leading Australian artists and artisans the contemporary art gallery is immersed in a serene bush garden setting and offers coffee and cake everyday REDSEA is the South West’s newest addition The Margaret River art gallery celebrates the creativity of local artists who tend to draw their inspiration from the natural scenery of the Margaret River region; expect seascapes paintings of flora and coastal-inspired abstract works The centre for the latest in sports and draft news South Fremantle’s sensational undefeated start to 2025 continues with a 27-point win over West Perth boosting them to the top of the ladder.  The Bulldogs had two more scoring opportunities than the Falcons while the Falcons’ usually reliable forward line missed several crucial chances in the first three terms skipper Luke Meadows was benched with an ankle injury in the third quarter.  nine tackles) and Isiah Winder (23 disposals Kane Bevan was a highlight with a match-leading 35 disposals nine marks) worked hard to hold off the sharpshooting Bulldogs Claremont has returned to the winners’ list with a resounding 52-point win over West Coast on Anzac Day.  Despite Claremont booting three of the first four goals West Coast took a 6-point lead into quarter time but the margin could have been wider after kicking an inaccurate 3.7.  But a monstrous second-half from Claremont pushed the margin out to 52 points with star recruit Jaiden Hunter leading the charge while Talon Delacey and son-of-a-gun Zac Mainwaring also kicked three majors apiece.  West Coast’s youthful side showed some green shoots while Jobe Shanahan (two goals) continued to make his case for an AFL debut.   Reigning premiers Peel Thunder have finally recorded their first win of 2025 handing a five-point loss to Swan Districts at their home ground.  It was a scrappy affair between the two sides who aimed to avoid finishing another weekend winless despite only kicking one goal in the second half six inside 50s) and Liam Reidy (48 hitouts eight inside 50s) were the standouts and continued pushing for an AFL recall.  while Docker Bailey Banfield contributed two goals Banfield was also reported for striking tagger Jehb O’Donohue in the third quarter.   Jye Chalcraft (seven tackles) and Jesse Turner (six tackles) all finished on 24 disposals while O’Donohue hustled to limit Banfield’s output.  East Fremantle overcame a rough first quarter to put away Subiaco with ease thanks to a handy seven-goal haul from veteran Cody Leggett.  The Sharks trailed by 12 points by the first break but fought back hard in the second quarter to take a 19-point advantage into the second half and almost doubled Subiaco’s inside 50s count.  21 disposals) kicked half of East Freo’s goals eight marks) and Jack Cleaver (25 disposals nine inside 50s) impressed through the middle.  Jack Cooley notched up 32 touches and five tackles while former Eagle Greg Clark (24 disposals) and Liam Hickmott (22 disposals) fought hard to hold off the rampaging Sharks with 11 tackles each.  Young Subiaco forward Charlie Burke looked solid finishing with 15 disposals and two goals on league debut PERTH 15.3 (93) def.  EAST PERTH 9.8 (62) Perth has announced itself as a genuine threat after handing 2024 grand finalist East Perth its first loss of the season.  The 31-point win under the lights of Mineral Resources Park has pushed Perth ahead of East Perth on the ladder after keeping them goalless for the first quarter.  finishing 15.3 – with almost half the goals coming from Aaron Clarke seven tackles) and Brandon Parfitt (34 disposals four marks) also had a large say in the result But it was East Perth’s Tom North who was the top disposal getter for the round while also finishing with a goal and eight inside 50s.  five inside 50s) and Angus Scott (28 disposals 10 marks) were also among East Perth’s best We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land SIGN UP Former Eagle Josh Rotham has signed on with West Perth for the 2025 WAFL season after being delisted by the West Coast Eagles.  Rotham is no stranger to Perth’s northern suburbs playing for Whitfords Junior before being picked up by West Perth and developed through their junior pathways.  The 26-year old will reunite with West Perth after eight years in the AFL system after West Coast took him with pick 37 in the 2016 AFL National Draft The medium defender did have genuine interest from Victorian club Essendon extend his AFL lifeline those talks did not progress any further.  While Rotham’s AFL hopes have not diminished yet his priority is to start enjoying footy again at West Perth and see how it unfolds from there my first thought is getting back straight back in I think I want to get back to West Perth and really enjoy my footy again because when I’m enjoying it that’s when I play my best footy,” he told SportFM get to mid-season and the fire’s burning again and I’m putting some good form together I’ll definitely be putting my hand up.  “I wouldn’t say right now getting straight back in is my priority I just want to go and help West Perth everywhere I can in their preseason and then I think it kind of happens organically from there Rotham played 72 games for West Coast after making his debut against Collingwood in Round 3 of the 2019 season.  he was the recipient of West Coast’s Emerging Talent award and controversially won the Grand Final Sprint in 2021 During that period he forced himself into the back six and played a crucial role supporting West Coast’s twin towers Jeremy McGovern and the recently departed Tom Barrass before falling victim to the club’s injury struggles and losing his form in recent years Rotham admits while he isn’t fully satisfied he has no regrets about his time at AFL level “I can walk away knowing that I gave it everything which I’m quite proud of seen my mates in the flag in 2018,” he said “It probably took me longer to get my opportunity than most boys being in such an elite team at the time but I’m thankful for that I had some really good guys for the learn off so I was ready to go when my opportunity came which was my third year but I don’t really have any regrets.  “I made a few stuff ups along the way on and off field but they were all learning curves for me and I walk away proud and I’m pretty fortunate to play for the club I grew up supporting.  albeit probably not satisfied so I get the fire burning again and I always put my hand up again I’m only 26 so I think I’ve got some good footy left in me.” and older brother Sam Rotham are also set to share the field again at the Joondalup-based side.  The brothers’ paths also crossed at West Coast while Sam is still involved in their Community sector The eldest brother continued to play for West Perth while employed at West Coast while Josh took the field for West Coast’s reserve side and East Perth in the WAFL while developing at the club.  I’ve probably always wanted to (play together),” said Rotham so we couldn’t really play together before that draft.  He likes to come and watch both if he can over the years so he’ll be taking his deck chair out to Joondalup having a run around together and  hopefully get some wins on the board and push deep into finals.” thanks in part to her tactical acquisitions And Rinehart has a bold vision to add to the appeal of West Perth as a commercial hub.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe plans to move her Roy Hill Prospecting headquarters to the five-storey building she bought at 53 Ord Street for $60 million in July 2022.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building was originally designed by Bollig Design Group and constructed by Pivot Group in 2002 It was the former home to oil and gas giant Santos.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt features precast concrete beams and stressed hollowcore planks providing structural integrity and unique aesthetics which may soon become even more unique.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe’s secured planning approval from the City of Perth for a $19.5 million refit \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA development application amendment lodged by Cox Architecture also request increased building height to “accommodate building services and plants with screens to prevent views from any location external to the site”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCox was unwilling to confirm to \u003cem\u003eThe Urban Developer\u003c/em\u003e whether the fins are purely aesthetic or if they have any functional purpose.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction partners PACT says the “the intelligent kinetic facade a bold and innovative design that pushes the envelope by creating a striking profile on all elevations”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The reimagining of the building’s envelope and facade by Cox Architecture will significantly improve and enhance both the internal workplace environment and the external appearance of the building.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003c!--\u003cp\u003ePACT Construction general manager Jason Thomson spoke of his excitement to work on the iconic development \u0026ldquo;we are thrilled to be part of this exciting project in collaboration with HanRoy and look forward to driving the successful delivery of Roy Hill\u0026rsquo;s new headquarters\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/p\u003e--\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreliminary works began in December 2023 with partial demolition and construction following.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo stranger to making confident statements Rinehart wants this refit to reflect the dynamic and forward-thinking nature of the West Perth business community.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe refit provides ample office space increased parking for employees and visitors and landscaped garden areas creating an inviting outdoor environment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman' serif;\" style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman' serif;\"\u003e’\u003c/span\u003es exterior will show the power of colour to create a strong visual impact and enhance the overall aesthetic of a structure as well as Rinehart’s commitment to breast cancer awareness to the disease in 1983.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoy Hill also runs fleets of pink trucks ore cars and mining equipment as part of its ongoing awareness campaign.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e‘Glued in’\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile \u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c/em\u003e news site reported another WA mining billionaire was investing in amenities at his Perth head office.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison said he had banned work-from-home at his diversified resources company.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Head office is a place that a lot of our people want to be and they love working in there,” Ellison was quoted as saying.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We’ve got a restaurant in there Rinehart has actively been snagging West Perth office buildings Hancock Prospecting’s executive chair owns six office buildings in the area She bought five of those in 20 months between 2021-22 during a spending spree totalling around $100m West Perth is now experiencing a resurgence And Rinehart has a bold vision to add to the appeal of West Perth as a commercial hub She plans to move her Roy Hill Prospecting headquarters to the five-storey building she bought at 53 Ord Street for $60 million in July 2022 The building was originally designed by Bollig Design Group and constructed by Pivot Group in 2002 It was the former home to oil and gas giant Santos It features precast concrete beams and stressed hollowcore planks providing structural integrity and unique aesthetics She’s secured planning approval from the City of Perth for a $19.5 million refit which includes a significantly altered exterior covered by a wash of pink petal-shaped exterior fins that will immediately set the site apart from its surroundings A development application amendment lodged by Cox Architecture also request increased building height to “accommodate building services and plants with screens to prevent views from any location external to the site” Cox was unwilling to confirm to The Urban Developer whether the fins are purely aesthetic or if they have any functional purpose Construction partners PACT says the “the intelligent kinetic facade “The reimagining of the building’s envelope and facade by Cox Architecture will significantly improve and enhance both the internal workplace environment and the external appearance of the building.” with partial demolition and construction following No stranger to making confident statements Rinehart wants this refit to reflect the dynamic and forward-thinking nature of the West Perth business community increased parking for employees and visitors and landscaped garden areas creating an inviting outdoor environment The building’s exterior will show the power of colour to create a strong visual impact and enhance the overall aesthetic of a structure ore cars and mining equipment as part of its ongoing awareness campaign The Guardian news site reported another WA mining billionaire was investing in amenities at his Perth head office Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison said he had banned work-from-home at his diversified resources company “Head office is a place that a lot of our people want to be and they love working in there,” Ellison was quoted as saying and we’ve got other facilities that keep them glued in there.”  As many as 50 groups enquired about the Western Australia site Green Street’s global news publications are not provided as an investment advisor nor in the capacity of a fiduciary  Our global organization maintains information barriers to ensure the independence of and distinction between our non-regulated and regulated businesses is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 482269) and a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 06471304 Ambulance ramping across WA has more than doubled in the past five years and only 67 per cent of patients made it to the emergency department in under 30 minutes – well under the target of 100 per cent The number of ramped hours decreased in 2023 to 2024 to just under 50,000 according to the Australian Medical Association’s Ambulance Ramping Report Card 2025 But July 2024 was the fourth-worst month on record at a total of 6588 hours ramped AMA president Danielle McMullen said the levels of ramping were alarming Emergency departments have difficulty getting patients admitted into hospital for many reasons Our amazing hospital and ambulance staff are doing the best they can to get people the care they need In some states (including WA) the total hours ramped has more than doubled in the past five years The human and financial costs of this blowout cannot be ignored The state government is recruiting five new heads of departments as Roger Cook’s public sector shakeup continues Cook announced advertisements for the new Under Treasurer as well as director general of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and directors general in the new creative industries tourism and sport; housing and works; and mines Several top bureaucrats have left or are scheduled to leave in the department shakeup announced after Cook’s election win on March 8 Former premier and cabinet director general Emily Roper was paid out $615,000 to exit her contract 18 months early under what Cook said was a “mutual decision” The combination of the Department of Finance and Treasury will see finance boss Jodie Cant leave the public service on June 30 while Under Treasurer Michael Barnes was already scheduled to finish up this month before moving to a team set up to develop WA’s response to the upcoming Productivity Commission review of the GST floor Director General of the current Department of Energy Industry Regulation and Safety Richard Sellers has been seconded to the Department of Premier and Cabinet while it searches for Roper’s replacement after finding a man lying unconscious on Great Northern Highway near Broome on Wednesday morning police received reports about the man and emergency personnel attended the scene in Roebuck They found a 48-year-old man and commenced emergency first aid He was rushed by ambulance to Broome Hospital Investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at crimestopperswa.com.au Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to the incident can uploaded directly to investigators. As the date for the federal election creeps up the leaders of all parties are making an appearance in the west to spruik their local candidates arrives at Parliament House on budget day.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen Clive Palmer addressed media in the electorate of Durack as the leader of his newly named Trumpet of Patriots party to support the nine candidates running for the lower house in WA was a 15 per cent licence fee on all iron ore exports to “return WA’s natural wealth to its rightful owners Palmer was then questioned about the COVID pandemic and his attack against then Premier Mark McGowan’s hard border “Has that set you up as a villain in WA?” he was asked “You’ve got to give a lot of credit to Mark McGowan in a political context – it’s one of the oldest tricks to have an ogre that you can blame all your problems on or distract the community on what’s actually happening in your state and that’s what he did with me,” Palmer replied “I don’t regret saying that we shouldn’t have borders in Australia I don’t accept that the COVID crisis was a real crisis.” He then turned his ire on Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese labelling them as “Tweedledum and Tweedledee” Billionaire Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting empire has lodged plans to build a $250 million business precinct adjacent the home office it has occupied for almost four decades The concept designs for the proposal at 27-35 Outram Street in West Perth lodged by Hancock Prospecting the company confirmed it had lodged a development application with the state’s expedited planning pathway to pursue the multi-use precinct earmarked for 27-35 Outram Street and 46 Ord Street in West Perth It is set to accommodate the billionaire’s growing portfolio of business interests spanning mining While declining to be drawn on the scale of the development Hancock Prospecting characterised the multi-use building as a “work meets wellness” precinct featuring offices It is understood the proposal would mark the company’s first foray into property development that would facilitate commercial leasing Property records show the company has acquired the sites over the past three years at a cost of more than $41 million with a net worth estimated to be exceeding $40 billion The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a new severe weather update for residents in the state’s far north as a tropical cyclone makes its way towards the Kimberley coast Anyone brave enough to climb 60 metres up a tree but thousands of people every year flocked to the Gloucester Tree in the Shire of Manjimup to do just that has been closed due to internal structure issues and safety concerns for years a tender has gone out to reopen the climb to a lower height of 37 metres the top of Optus Stadium is 40 metres high Shire of Manjimup President Donelle Buegge joined 6PR’s Breakfast program to discuss the rebuild When asked if she had climbed the tree herself she responded “oh Brady Hough was left in tears last week and Tim Kelly is struggling to regain his love for the game but West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is adamant years of heavy losses aren’t taking a psychological toll The Eagles went down to Carlton by 71 points on Saturday The Eagles appear set for another doomed season after opening their campaign with a 0-5 record The season-opening 87-point loss to Gold Coast was ugly West Coast’s struggles were further highlighted during last week’s 71-point loss to Carlton when they tallied just 77 contested possessions for the match - the lowest ever since the stat started being recorded Hough broke down in tears while doing an interview after Saturday’s defeat who during the pre-season said “my love of the game hasn’t been great over the last couple of years” wasn’t even in Adelaide for Gather Round after being dropped to the WAFL Eagles forward Jake Waterman this week revealed some of West Coast’s younger players don’t understand what it’s like to train at an AFL standard an assistant at Richmond when the Tigers won flags in 2017 with the Eagles having tasted just 10 victories over the past 73 games dating back to the start of the 2022 campaign McQualter did his best to play down West Coast’s current plight on Wednesday saying clubs had shown it is possible to rebound strongly from long periods of losing “I’ve seen a lot of teams in my history where you have periods of a journey where you lose (a lot) - they become premiership teams eventually and have premiership players,” McQualter said Spare a thought for the good people living in battleground seats around Perth where they’re being inundated with election signage that Labor candidate Tom French has issued a public plea to his opponents to “chill out” and stop putting signs up I couldn’t help but notice that the amount of election signs up is getting a bit silly,” he said in an open letter posted to his campaign Facebook page we’re all good-looking roosters and in some ways we think we’re blessing people by showing off our mugs but I think it’s fair to say that every major campaign is massively in breach of the City of Joondalup’s election signage rules says that a candidate or party can have a maximum of five signs per suburb “I think it’s fair to say that the good people of Moore by now have a fair idea of what everyone’s face looks like stop putting more signs up and actively work to bringing the amount of signs back to the legal limit?” Liberal candidate Vince Connelly and incumbent Liberal-turned independent MP Ian Goodenough The seat is held by a slim margin of 0.9 per cent but Connelly is tipped to bring it back into the Liberal fold WA Police have charged 27 people with 86 offences following an operation targeting the distribution of illicit drugs in the state’s South West Vehicles were searched along the South West Highway with more than 100 vehicles stopped by police between March 3 and April 15 Officers stopped people driving on country roads to search vehicles and conduct drug testing.Credit: WA Police A border search area was also established at Busselton Airport and a local Australia Post depot was also searched using sniffer dogs Officers seized over 200 grams of methamphetamine seven firearms and 13 other weapons including knuckle dusters and gel blasters and over $140,000 in cash Various other illicit drugs were also found including heroin South West District superintendent Paul van Noort said drugs and the associated antisocial behaviour caused serious harm to the community “I want to stress that this is an ongoing operation and this will be the new norm “We will continue to target those who prey on vulnerable members of our community and who seek to profit from the harm caused through illicit drugs use they target your mates and they do not care It is un-Australian to simply stand by and watch your mates get hurt by these people.” and only 67 per cent of patients made it to the emergency department in under 30 minutes \\u2013 well under the target of 100 per cent according to the Australian Medical Association\\u2019s Ambulance Ramping Report Card 2025 The state government is recruiting five new heads of departments as Roger Cook\\u2019s public sector shakeup continues Several top bureaucrats have left or are scheduled to leave in the department shakeup announced after Cook\\u2019s election win on March 8 Former premier and cabinet director general Emily Roper was paid out $615,000 to exit her contract 18 months early under what Cook said was a \\u201Cmutual decision\\u201D The combination of the Department of Finance and Treasury will see finance boss Jodie Cant leave the public service on June 30 while Under Treasurer Michael Barnes was already scheduled to finish up this month before moving to a team set up to develop WA\\u2019s response to the upcoming Productivity Commission review of the GST floor Industry Regulation and Safety Richard Sellers has been seconded to the Department of Premier and Cabinet while it searches for Roper\\u2019s replacement Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to the incident can was a 15 per cent licence fee on all iron ore exports to \\u201Creturn WA\\u2019s natural wealth to its rightful owners and his attack against then Premier Mark McGowan\\u2019s hard border \\u201CHas that set you up as a villain in WA?\\u201D he was asked \\u201CYou\\u2019ve got to give a lot of credit to Mark McGowan in a political context \\u2013 it\\u2019s one of the oldest tricks to have an ogre that you can blame all your problems on or distract the community on what\\u2019s actually happening in your state and that\\u2019s what he did with me,\\u201D Palmer replied \\u201CI don\\u2019t regret saying that we shouldn\\u2019t have borders in Australia I don\\u2019t accept that the COVID crisis was a real crisis.\\u201D labelling them as \\u201CTweedledum and Tweedledee\\u201D \\u201Cdumb and dumber,\\u201D and \\u201CB1 before stating they were \\u201Cvery boring\\u201D \\u201CThey don\\u2019t know what to say,\\u201D he said Billionaire Gina Rinehart\\u2019s Hancock Prospecting empire has lodged plans to build a $250 million business precinct adjacent the home office it has occupied for almost four decades the company confirmed it had lodged a development application with the state\\u2019s expedited planning pathway to pursue the multi-use precinct earmarked for 27-35 Outram Street and 46 Ord Street in West Perth It is set to accommodate the billionaire\\u2019s growing portfolio of business interests spanning mining Hancock Prospecting characterised the multi-use building as a \\u201Cwork meets wellness\\u201D precinct featuring offices It is understood the proposal would mark the company\\u2019s first foray into property development that would facilitate commercial leasing Rinehart is Australia\\u2019s richest person The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a new severe weather update for residents in the state\\u2019s far north Shire of Manjimup President Donelle Buegge joined 6PR\\u2019s Breakfast program to discuss the rebuild When asked if she had climbed the tree herself she responded \\u201Coh but West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is adamant years of heavy losses aren\\u2019t taking a psychological toll West Coast\\u2019s struggles were further highlighted during last week\\u2019s 71-point loss to Carlton when they tallied just 77 contested possessions for the match - the lowest ever since the stat started being recorded Hough broke down in tears while doing an interview after Saturday\\u2019s defeat who during the pre-season said \\u201Cmy love of the game hasn\\u2019t been great over the last couple of years\\u201D wasn\\u2019t even in Adelaide for Gather Round after being dropped to the WAFL Eagles forward Jake Waterman this week revealed some of West Coast\\u2019s younger players don\\u2019t understand what it\\u2019s like to train at an AFL standard McQualter did his best to play down West Coast\\u2019s current plight on Wednesday \\u201CI\\u2019ve seen a lot of teams in my history where you have periods of a journey where you lose (a lot) - they become premiership teams eventually and have premiership players,\\u201D McQualter said Spare a thought for the good people living in battleground seats around Perth where they\\u2019re being inundated with election signage that Labor candidate Tom French has issued a public plea to his opponents to \\u201Cchill out\\u201D and stop putting signs up \\u201CDriving back from a doorknock yesterday I couldn\\u2019t help but notice that the amount of election signs up is getting a bit silly,\\u201D he said in an open letter posted to his campaign Facebook page we\\u2019re all good-looking roosters and in some ways we think we\\u2019re blessing people by showing off our mugs but I think it\\u2019s fair to say that every major campaign is massively in breach of the City of Joondalup\\u2019s election signage rules \\u201CI think it\\u2019s fair to say that the good people of Moore by now have a fair idea of what everyone\\u2019s face looks like stop putting more signs up and actively work to bringing the amount of signs back to the legal limit?\\u201D WA Police have charged 27 people with 86 offences following an operation targeting the distribution of illicit drugs in the state\\u2019s South West \\u201CI want to stress that this is an ongoing operation and this will be the new norm \\u201CWe will continue to target those who prey on vulnerable members of our community and who seek to profit from the harm caused through illicit drugs use It is un-Australian to simply stand by and watch your mates get hurt by these people.\\u201D WEST Perth broke through for a maiden finals series last season and reached a preliminary final pushing the top two teams at different points Some critical losses late in the year meant a brief stint inside the top two was wiped away but the Falcons still lived up to the hype making it past all bar the two best teams of the past three seasons The 2025 season looms as one where ideally West Perth would love to remain in finals though a few teams that missed are coming for their spot It is anticipated the Falcons will be one of those teams fighting for a postseason series place with wins against the sides around them musts Comments by West Australian Female Talent Manager Trent Cooper Sophie FisherTall Utility | 181cm | 03/10/2007 “Sophie’s a player that played 16s a couple of years ago Can play as a full-forward or as an intercept defender and is still working on her craft and her endurance at this stage.” Mia RussoMidfielder/Forward | 165cm | 06/08/2007 “Mia has trained really well through the summer explosive out of the stoppage and is really working on her weaknesses She’s got so many strengths but she’s really focused on being an all-round player She’s going to be a valuable addition for whoever she plays for.” >> WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #3 Mia Russo Samara SallieDefender | 169cm | 07/03/2007 “Samara’s an elite sprinting athlete and is just working on her endurance and a few of her skill areas to give herself the best chance of being a good elite player for West Perth and making our squad going forward.” Emily BennettMidfielder | 164cm | 26/12/2002 The West Perth co-captain has become an incredibly consistent performer at WAFLW level since having AFLW experience with the Eagles Though a natural midfielder with her toughness at the contest Bennett’s power and penetrating kick also allow her to play outside roles and she is accustomed to half-back where she spent a fair bit of her junior career Taylor FergusonWing | 166cm | 16/09/1996 Ferguson has enjoyed a couple of really strong seasons on the wing for West Perth playing all of the side’s 30 games in the past two seasons 4.6 marks and 3.4 inside 50s with her ability to hold her line and get into space impressive She adds a point of difference on the outside to a side featuring strong inside midfielders Madison DoddUtility | 167cm | 11/03/2005 Dodd is another 100 per cent effort player who will bring a hungry The former Lion has played across all three lines and she can impact both offensively and defensively That versatility will help depending on the opponent and availability of teammates with Dodd having only just turned 20 so is still young AS THE Coates Talent League Girls competition returns for Round 3 over the long weekend the league welcomes four of the five Northern Academies for their first taste of action in the southern competition Both Queensland Academies (Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions) and New South Wales Academies (GWS Giants and Sydney Swans) begin their […] WESTERN Jets have an exciting group of bottom-agers to support their sole top-age Vic Metro hub member with Admin and Operations Coordinator Amelia Fawcett pleased with the group’s preseason In the final team preview for the competition Fawcett discusses some of the players to watch and what to expect from the Jets in 2025 TASMANIA DEVILS finished on top of the Coates Talent 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Please see our Editorial Policy for more info 20 March 2025 · WAFL · · · · · Jack Crawshaw West Perth has announced midfielder Luke Meadows has been appointed as the new captain for the 2025 WAFL season.  After spending several years in the leadership group – including vice-captaincy in 2018 and 2022 the 31-year-old was voted in by his peers to take over the captaincy from Dean Munns Meadows is one of the Falcons’ most decorated players with three third-place finishes in the League Best and Fairest and four features in the WA side in the State games The Falcons also announced the leadership group Tyler Keitel and Conal Lynch sharing the vice-captaincy while former Eagle Josh Rotham and Kane Bevan round out the group.    When asked what type of leader Meadows wanted to be he says he wanted to lead with action and wouldn’t change too much of his usual style.  but I’m not going to go above and beyond what I am as a person,” he told SportFM.  you probably need a bit of a mix of leading by action being a good role model and modelling those behaviours I think that’s very important because if you’re just all talking doing the things that my family and people I’ve been around for a number of years have instilled in me and go about it that way.”  West Perth has not featured in WAFL Finals since their premiership in 2022 having just missed out in 2023 and finishing in eighth last season.  Meadows believes with more young players getting experience and strong recruiting in the off-season West Perth can return to finals this season.  “I go in every week thinking I’m going to win the game so I don’t see why not,” he said Roan Steele from over east and Matt McKenzie who are both stars “Obviously we didn’t get the results last year but that gave us the opportunity to blood and get some experience into some of the young boys.  “Most of them have all taken the next step this year and that’ll obviously strengthen up our depth and then the young boys performing as well.”  It’s been a promising start for West Perth getting two strong wins against East Perth and West Coast in the WAFL Preseason League this past fortnight.  West Perth held off 2024 grand finalists East Perth 87-74 at Joondalup Arena with reigning Bernie Naylor Medallist kicking five goals West Perth handed West Coast a 64-point thumping West Perth are preparing to host East Fremantle in one final preseason showdown before the regular season commences on April 5th Meadows says the results are important in building a winning culture – especially within a young side.    “We’ve been blooding a few young boys in there as well I think feeling that winning culture and things like that is definitely important,” he said but you can still play in the right manner and do the things that you want to see You never know your full opposition as far as their preparation so when it’s a hit out we’re always trying to win the game the Rhodes House office in West Perth features bold colours and minimalistic forms achieved using sculptural Corian® elements The project's success demonstrates the flexibility and durability of Corian® enabling intricate designs that fulfill the client's vision without compromise 15 Apr 2025 • 2m read • View Author The team at Cameron Chisholm Nicol worked closely with the client to design a personalised office space on Level 3, a café, additional office tenancies, amenities, and a basement EOT facility. The design of the interior is bold in colour but minimalistic in form with sculptural Corian® elements that anchor the meeting/social spaces. The client desired a grand custom kitchen and outdoor BBQ that would be designed to accommodate larger functions. Corian® allowed the design team to achieve an oversized kitchen and BBQ that have become sculptural minimalistic statement pieces in the space. Situated near the entrance on the ground floor is the café that draws elements inspired by the Rhodes Ridley truck through its shapes, textures, and metal features. The café is a modern art deco design wrapped in fluted Corian® with embellished brass accents. “We love the durability of Corian® and how you can achieve a grand kitchen that looks seamless without visible joins. The flexibility of the product is very extensive. Corian® allowed us to use it both indoors and outdoors, and we were able to explore and not be limited by standard shapes and sizes, which was a must for this project,” said Louise Ignatescu from Cameron Chisholm Nicol. “Corian® allowed us to design a large monolithic kitchen and BBQ, a minimalistic vanity for the master ensuite, and a café incorporating fluted Corian®.” The client and the design team at Cameron Chisholm Nicol were very pleased with the outcome of using Corian®. The café has kept its original design and elements with the fluted Corian® effortlessly wrapping around the cafe. The kitchen and BBQ became beautiful sculptures within the space without the concern of join lines or needing to minimise the size to match slab sizes. Corian® allowed the original design intent to follow through without needing to compromise on anything. The interior design team initially had some concerns on trying to use a fluted Corian® profile that needed to also curve around the café but were very impressed with the results of how seamless and organic Corian® is and how the fluted profile wrapped around perfectly. Joiner: Domain Interiors and base build by Ferguson Corporation Photography: Dion Robeson & Louise Ignatescu  Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. West Perth is forming a West Perth Arena Building Condition Assessment Task Force to deal with costs in the millions of dollars that the building faces The municipality recently had an assessment done on the building in Mitchell and it found that the structural integrity is sound but the arena floor and refrigeration system are at end of life and could cost roughly $2-$2.5 million to replace Mayor Walter McKenzie added that general repairs will cost roughly $2.5-$3 million over the next 10 years so council felt establishing this task force was necessary "What we're trying to do is get some public inout into the direction that we should go and different people have different ideas as to what option we should be looking at," McKenzie shared Members of the public are being asked to volunteer for the task force that will include Mayor McKenzie and a member of council McKenzie says many people have already put their names forward and they will hopefully get started with meetings for the task force in the next couple weeks The options before them include repairing the ice pad and refrigeration system repairing the roof and spending on general upkeep required building a new ice pad onto the existing facility "I've heard a few people say 'Well the building is over 50-years-old now and you're just gonna be spending a pile of money on it for the next number of years.' But you gotta look at how much money we will be spending "So one option is you leave the ice pad as it is now and you don't bother with the lines that are in it and use it for pickleball or other recreational purposes and you build a new ice pad The cost for that is between $15-$20 million," McKenzie stated "And then we have the cost of a whole new arena is between $35-$40 million So those are our costs and it just blows your mind at what it is So certainly costs have skyrocketed over the last 50 years (since the original arena was built) McKenzie says the hope is to have some more public engagement as part of this process and he anticipates the task force will come up with a decision this year the goal would be to have work start on whatever that end goal is sometime in 2026 Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry scored the winning goal 16:10 into double overtime for a 4-3 game seven victory Sunday over the St Team Canada beat Team Sweden 7-0 in Saturday's gold medal game The West Region of the OPP has called attention to a sharp rise in recent incidents involving school buses The Toronto Blue Jays lost 5-3 at home to the Cleveland Guardians JAMP Pharma Corporation is recalling some of its pregabalin bottles as they include 150 mg pills instead of 50 mg A 31-year-old cyclist has died after crash in West Perth on Saturday The cyclist was riding north on Fitzgerald Street and the black Hyundai Kona station wagon was travelling south when they collided about 3.50pm St John Ambulance took the cyclist to Royal Perth Hospital but he died a short time later from critical injuries sustained in the crash The 21-year-old woman driving the Hyundai was uninjured Major crash investigators have called on members of the public who have any information, or who saw the cyclist or Kona before the crash, to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a report online Major crash investigators have called on members of the public who have any information or who saw the cyclist or Kona before the crash to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 A young mother has been found guilty of manslaughter over the death of her partner during a heated argument at their West Perth home last year has been on trial in the Supreme Court of WA over the death of Joseph Nicoli her former partner and father of her child Claudia Maria Federico is facing manslaughter charges over the stabbing death of her partner.Credit: Facebook Nicoli died after a knife being held by Federico severed an artery in his leg in March 2023 Federico was charged with manslaughter after police were told by neighbours they heard loud yelling coming from the home in the lead up to the incident and they then found text messages between the couple The jury also heard the couple – who shared a one-month-old baby and custody of Federico’s nine-year-old daughter from a previous relationship – had both been high on methamphetamine on the morning of the incident told the jury an argument over text messages turned into a face-to-face altercation on the stairs of the couple’s home “There was some side-to-side movement on the stairs,” Whalley told the jury Nicoli died after the 19-centimetre kitchen knife severed a major artery in his leg Whalley told the jury Federico then left Nicoli who was bleeding heavily on the stairs and drifting into unconsciousness to wash the knife in the kitchen sink and then began cutting carrots Whalley alleged Federico then waited before calling triple zero to help her partner who died six days later from irreversible brain damage due to the blood loss “The state’s case is that the only reasonable explanation for that conduct (cutting the carrots) was that the accused was going to have to explain why she had a knife in her hand,” Whalley told the court “She had to explain why she had a knife in her hand when they met up on the stairs “Anyone who had been using a knife for culinary purposes would have left it on the worktop before going to do something else in the house.” But Federico’s defence lawyer Jonathan Davies told the court the argument between his client and Nicoli had died down by the time she began to cut carrots and a “loud noise” from upstairs caused her to run from the kitchen and up the stairs to see what was going on “She ascends the staircase and collides with Nicoli as he was coming down,” Davies told the jury “He was in excess of 100 kilograms and was somewhat clumsy That collision caused the knife to penetrate towards the top of his right thigh.” who watched the incident unfold from the doorway of her bedroom gave evidence to police that her mother had “pretended to cut carrots” in the wake of the incident and that she told police she was cutting them for her daughter But the child told police that she “didn’t even like carrots” She also told officers her mother had told her to say that “Joe ran into the knife” “I didn’t see mum put the knife in him,” she said to police in a pre-recorded interview that was played to the court ‘look what you did to me’ and then he passed out.” The now 10-year-old said that after Nicoli fell to the floor he started making “snoring sounds” and that Federico started saying “oh my God The girl testified that she was screaming from the top of the stairs as Nicoli was bleeding and that her mother helped her climb off the side of the stair well so she didn’t have to walk through the blood She then said she was instructed to take her baby brother outside while her mother was on the phone to paramedics The jury took two days to come to a majority verdict There were audible gasps from a packed gallery as it was read out on Thursday afternoon Federico will be sentenced at a later date The jury also heard the couple \\u2013 who shared a one-month-old baby and custody of Federico\\u2019s nine-year-old daughter from a previous relationship \\u2013 had both been high on methamphetamine on the morning of the incident told the jury an argument over text messages turned into a face-to-face altercation on the stairs of the couple\\u2019s home which Federico \\u201Cbrought a knife to\\u201D \\u201CThere was some side-to-side movement on the stairs,\\u201D Whalley told the jury \\u201CShe was pointing the knife at Mr Nicoli \\u2018Don\\u2019t mess with me\\u2019.\\u201D \\u201CThe state\\u2019s case is that the only reasonable explanation for that conduct (cutting the carrots) was that the accused was going to have to explain why she had a knife in her hand,\\u201D Whalley told the court \\u201CShe had to explain why she had a knife in her hand when they met up on the stairs \\u201CAnyone who had been using a knife for culinary purposes would have left it on the worktop before going to do something else in the house.\\u201D But Federico\\u2019s defence lawyer Jonathan Davies told the court the argument between his client and Nicoli had died down by the time she began to cut carrots and a \\u201Cloud noise\\u201D from upstairs caused her to run from the kitchen \\u201CShe ascends the staircase and collides with Nicoli as he was coming down,\\u201D Davies told the jury \\u201CHe was in excess of 100 kilograms and was somewhat clumsy That collision caused the knife to penetrate towards the top of his right thigh.\\u201D gave evidence to police that her mother had \\u201Cpretended to cut carrots\\u201D in the wake of the incident and that she told police she was cutting them for her daughter But the child told police that she \\u201Cdidn\\u2019t even like carrots\\u201D She also told officers her mother had told her to say that \\u201CJoe ran into the knife\\u201D \\u201Cbut I said that\\u2019s not what happened\\u201D \\u201CI didn\\u2019t see mum put the knife in him,\\u201D she said to police in a pre-recorded interview that was played to the court \\u2018look what you did to me\\u2019 and then he passed out.\\u201D he started making \\u201Csnoring sounds\\u201D and that Federico started saying \\u201Coh my God The girl testified that she was screaming from the top of the stairs as Nicoli was bleeding and that her mother helped her climb off the side of the stair well so she didn\\u2019t have to walk through the blood This is probably not the page you’re looking for Monday | May 05 2025 | West Perth’s trendy Hay Street will soon be home to one of IHG’s fastest growing hotel brands as Sage Hotel West Perth rebadges to Holiday Inn West Perth on  November 1 the hotel promises to take advantage of its locale and deliver on a warm and welcoming experience for guests staying for business or pleasure Located within walking distance to Kings Park and the Botanical Gardens Holiday Inn West Perth will be IHG’s first Perth property outside of the city centre and will perfectly complement its CBD hotels including InterContinental Perth City Centre Crowne Plaza Perth and Holiday Inn Perth City Centre.  Part of the hotel’s charm is the former 1902 Walsh Family residence which sits at the front of the property and a destination restaurant is slated to be a hallmark of Holiday Inn West Perth as will the two character-filled boardrooms that currently occupy the space.  When the hotel opens under the Holiday Inn banner in November all its 101 guestrooms will receive a soft refurbishment to bring it in line with Holiday Inn’s standard and the lobby will also be transformed “We are thrilled to be growing our presence in Perth and to be working with new owners Australian Development Capital – the hotel will be a welcome addition to our expanding Holiday Inn portfolio With construction beginning on the new parliamentary precinct in West Perth and with many businesses and retail along busy Hay and Collins Street there is a hive of activity in the area which Holiday Inn will be able to capitalise on one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner-city parks Holiday Inn West Perth will be warmly embraced by IHG Rewards loyalty members We look forward to welcoming guests from November 1,” said Jael 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