celebrating the energization of a new solar power facility at Subiaco Abbey and Academy This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing Cackie Upchurch, former director of Little Rock Scripture Study now living in Fort Smith, is directing a retreat Feb. 14-16 at Subiaco Abbey’s Coury House. The retreat is titled “God’s purpose for us: You were born for such a time as this.” For more information, email Phyllis Baltz at pebaltz424@gmail.com or call (501) 231-6040 The Immaculate Conception Hospitality Committee hosted the Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the campus in… The Diocese of Little Rock will host a Jubilarian Mass Wednesday Two Catholic high school students in Little Rock Fredrick Raymond Zawislak from Catholic High School and… From its founding on the Annunciation in 1911 to today Arkansas Catholic serves the state with weekly news in print and digital media who said the newspaper should be an “earnest champion in the cause of right justice and truth and an ardent defender of the religion which we all love so well.” Copyright 2025 Arkansas Catholic | Digital Edition | Archives 1911-2002 | Privacy & Terms | PO Box 7417 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find 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provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns BOONEVILLE -- Something had to give in the 3A-4 this season a city chosen the finalists Grottaferrata (Rome) The awarding of the title took place yesterday in Rome with the following motivation: “The project presented by Subiaco offers an accurate range of proposals all aimed at the enhancement and dissemination of the book project starting from the revitalization and restoration of the great library heritage kept in its territory up to the use of new technological resources that will allow the new generations to approach with methods more in keeping with them a cultural world - mostly considered dusty and ancient - that can instead offer them many stimuli and surprises But this is not only the focus of the project one will be able to witness the creation of the first book printed in Italy in 1465 of which the original has been lost allowing the first Italian movable type printing press to be materially reconstructed There are many initiatives intended to make people discover protect and enhance the many artistic and architectural riches of the area starting from guided tours in museums with innovative audiovisual supports such as WhatsArt involving teachers and students of local schools All this with the important aim of introducing the long journey made by the book over the centuries to new generations uniting past and future in an interactive and attractive way for all can enlighten us in a new vision of culture as a form of humanity’s resistance.”The Jury appointed by Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli consists of Gian Arturo Ferrari (chairman); Roberto Alfatti Appetiti; Domenico Minuto; Susanna Tamaro and Simona Vinci the title provides funding of 500,000 euros from the General Directorate for Libraries and Copyright disbursed through the Center for Books and Reading to implement the project submitted by the city Subiaco presented the project Threshold of Paradise:Rethinking cultural heritage as a unified whole guiding visitors to sites toward a more complete and documented knowledge Here are that the priority lines of action of the candidacy are aimed both at enhancing the information heritage through the integrated network between municipal and school libraries and at better positioning in terms of tourism thus making visitors converge toward religious and cultural sites to be enjoyed through new publishing products necessary to enhance and transmit to future generations the material evidence of the past “The awarding of the title of ’Italian Capital of the Book’ comes just in the days when the Ministry of Culture turns 50 an excellent viaticum for an award that has confirmed its plural geographic and cultural vocation landscape and accent of Italy animated a competition in which all participating cities brought to bear their cultural and literary heritage,” Giuli added from the initial 20 entries to the 6 finalist cities And there is no doubt that Subiaco will live up to the title awarded to it with a program of events and initiatives capable of enhancing the local and national heritage of the book exalting the social value of reading and its vital relationship with the territory.” “The success of the MiC initiative with the General Directorate for Libraries and Copyright is confirmed by the ever-increasing demand for participation from municipalities: there were 20 candidate cities this year as it is clear that the promotion of books is now an important part in the enhancement of culture and territory,” concluded the director general of the Directorate General for Libraries and Copyright Paola Passarelli The WAFL Eagles fell short to Subiaco in a 19-point defeat at Mineral Resources Park under Friday night lights both sides struggled to make the most of their chances in front of goal with the Lions taking the four points in the 13.14 (92) to 9.19 (73) win the Eagles opened the scoring early through Coen Livingstone but a sensational play from Subiaco saw Ryan Borchet put the Lions in front Jack Mayo and Archer May continued the momentum for the Lions before West Coast’s youngster Jobe Shanahan asserted his dominance in the forward line Another quick turn around saw Borchet kick an additional two goals and while the Eagles showed glimpses of speed and opportunity A few easy turn overs allowed the Lions to take charge extending the lead to 16 points at the end of the first quarter The Lions imposed themselves in the second term controlling the ball and keeping the Eagles under constant pressure West Coast’s Matt Flynn continued his dominant form from round one controlling the ruck contests and making his presence felt up forward Flynn finished with a game-high 49 hit outs while Lucca Grego impressed with a team-high 23 disposal and managed four marks and five tackles while 19-year-old Jobe Shanahan impressed with three majors Subiaco put their foot down in the second quarter piling on the pressure and dominating the possession Subiaco remained slick in the midfield while the Eagles struggled to make the most of their possessions with the momentum continuing to swing against them A free kick to Richard Bartlett left the Eagles trailing by 30 points but multiple turnovers saw the Lions keep their lead and continue to pile on additional pressure A fourth quarter fight-back from the Eagles took them within 20 points but the Lions responded through Borchet and Kody Eaton While the Eagles didn’t come away with the four points there was plenty of positives to take out of the game winning the clearances (39-31) inside 50s (54-49) and hitouts (52-22) West Coast return to Mineral Resources Park on Saturday to take on Perth in round three WEST COAST     3.3   4.8    6.13    9.19 (73) SUBIACO           6.1   8.9   10.14   13.14 (92) Subiaco: Borchet 5; May 3; Bartlett 2; Mayo High Performance Manager Mat Inness provides an update on West Coast's injured players The talented young Eagle has been a shining light in his comeback from long-term injury The club’s 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey has been revealed what happened last time and the key match-up ahead of Saturday’s clash with Carlton West Coast Eagles midfielder Elijah Hewett talks to the media after training today Senior Coach Andrew McQualter chats with Channel 7's Adrian Barich for the Monday night news cross Steve Bandy is joined by AFL.com.au reporter Nathan Schmook to run through our round 8 clash against the Demons Bo Allan will miss the Eagles’ round nine clash with Richmond The West Coast Eagles Football Club acknowledges and pays respect to the Wadjuk people of the Noongar nation the traditional custodians of land on the swan coastal plain and east beyond the hills We pay respect to Elders both past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples The West Coast Eagles is committed to reconciliation and empowering First Nations Peoples through the establishment of the Waalitj Foundation in 2005 Father Raban Heyer formerly taught at Little Rock school Malone of the Diocese of Shreveport ordained Brother Raban Heyer Father Heyer grew up in Iowa and Wisconsin as the second oldest of seven siblings His journey toward the priesthood began after he completed his studies at Benedictine College in Atchison where he earned a degree in English and a minor in philosophy He later pursued a master’s degree in English at Ohio Dominican University.  where he took a job as a teacher and track and cross country coach then at Christ the King School in Little Rock who was then the pastor of Christ the King Church It was during these early years of teaching and coaching that Father Heyer began to sense a deeper calling Months after beginning his teaching career Father Heyer felt called to join the Subiaco community he continued to teach and coach at Subiaco Academy a boarding and day school for seventh through 12th-grade boys As Father Heyer continued to discern his vocation he began considering the possibility of pursuing the priesthood This led him to explore attending seminaries with the help of Abbot Elijah Owens who was the vocations director of Subiaco at the time he began his formal studies for the priesthood and he was ordained to the transitional diaconate in July 2023.  “Priestly ordination kept coming up over a long period of time during prayer particularly with lectio divina,” Father Heyer said “The need both in our community and also with Subiaco’s ministries was evident and through conversations with my spiritual director it became evident that God was calling me to pursue this path within the context of my monastic vocation.” has spent the last several years studying theology at Pontificio Sant’Anselmo (St Arkansas Catholic asked Father Heyer how it felt to be nearing the finish line of his vocational journey “The major commitment we monks make is our solemn profession My primary vocation is as a Benedictine monk of Subiaco Abbey,” he said priesthood is secondary to my vows as a monk or a continual conversion to the monastic way of life here the ‘finish line’ of my vocational journey is when we’re all together in heaven Priestly ordination is only a step along the way.” attesting to his anxiety in the hours leading up to his own priestly ordination Scott Friend advised him that his ordination to the priesthood had been part of God’s plan for all eternity.  “This was all part of God’s divine plan and always had been,” Bishop Malone said “So we are filled with joy and the absence of fear for what God is about to do and what he can do through you.” The second anecdote happened when then-Msgr Malone asked a class of first communicants before their First Communion to raise their hands if they were nervous — and every hand raised “Are you nervous?” To which Father Heyer nodded.  Bishop Malone invited Father Heyer forwarded to be ordained.  When reflecting on his spiritual and vocational journey so far monks and priests,” who have given him help and support throughout his spiritual and vocational journeys “Most changes in my spiritual life have been very gradual If I had to choose one more critical moment I would say the decision to apply to join Subiaco Abbey,” he said “I’m looking forward to being of service and ministering to those who come to Subiaco Abbey in this new role.” After being ordained and hugging his brother priests and monks Father Heyer gave his first blessing to his parents Abbott Owens encouraged all young people present to discern a call to the priesthood or religious life as Father Heyer did.  Father Heyer offered advice to young people who are discerning their vocation as well: “Pray regularly.” “Go regularly to Mass and the sacrament of reconciliation,” he said “Having a spiritual director will be a big help.” Abbott Owens told Arkansas Catholic that he considers Subiaco “blessed and honored” to have Father Heyer there.  Benedict continues to govern our monastic community 1,500 years later when it reads ‘Any abbot who asks to have a priest or deacon ordained should choose from his monks one worthy to exercise the priesthood The monks so ordained must be on guard against conceit or pride must not presume to do anything except what the abbot commands him and must recognize that now he will have to subject himself all the more to the discipline of the rule,’” he said “Our monastic community is blessed and honored that after Father Raban’s studies in Rome he has returned home and will offer the sacraments to his brother monks and the people of God.” Father Raban returned this fall as the academy’s English department chair and cross-country coach Katie Zakrzewski joined Arkansas Catholic as associate editor in 2023 after working in local media and the environmental sector she recently completed her master’s degree in public service from the Clinton School Five Benedictine and Mercy sisters celebrated major milestones in their religious life this year Several young women discerning religious vocations weighed in about the cultural factors that influence vocations —… Teresa of Jesus Monastery in Little Rock has a new prioress The Diocese of Little Rock accepted four men as seminarians for the 2024-2025 school year Only 5,000 consecrated virgins live in the world and three of them are in the Diocese… titled “Thy Will Be Done: Putting Ourselves in the Hands of God #2,” will be held Oct The retreat directors/speakers are Debbie Eckert, spiritual director and retired business owner from Conway, and Father John Marconi, spiritual director and senior priest in Little Rock. The cost is $205 per person (double room), $245 (single room) or $115 (commuters) and includes six meals for overnight and four meals for commuters. Register at https://forms.gle/JVpawcvYo9v7rTHq8 or contact Cathy at (832) 721-5326 or cathy.raney@gmail.com VAN BUREN -- The Subiaco Academy Trojans continued their road tour to begin their basketball season Thursday Trojans football will play games on new field this fall Significant transformations began in May at Subiaco Academy The all-boys Benedictine school is adding an artificial turf playing field and all-weather track to the Reynold P replacing the current dirt track and grass field The facility is expected to be open by the beginning of September “These state-of-the art facilities will help the institution to attract students and our multiple constituents will appreciate using these venues on a year-round basis,” headmaster David Wright said.   The new artificial turf for football and soccer practices and games and track will cost $2 million While there are many benefits that will come from the update such as the reduction of time and resources needed to maintain a dirt field and keeping up with developing technology of sports venues Wright’s focus is on the physical well-being and growth of students.  Wright started his career at Gettysburg College as the head men’s soccer coach He eventually became the athletic director and then assistant vice president Wright said he believes “in that whole-person development with the physical development and well-being being a part of that.” “We not only look for the faith and spiritual growth of our students and obviously their intellectual and academic growth and being involved in a robust athletic program is really important,” he said it’s particularly important that we offer a great variety in our interscholastic sports and also offer wonderful facilities and wonderful mentor coaches to be able to assist as well.” which will attract people to be physically active in their life is a great benefit when the school can provide that,” he said “And it will do that for our students the monks and everybody who would want to take advantage of these wonderful facilities … the more engaging they can be for your campus then the more people want to be a part of that.”  Significant updates have been made to the campus since Wright began as headmaster in 2018 While there were already talks of a capital campaign when he arrived he said he feels “blessed that the community was invested in paying attention to the facilities for the academy” and that “really making sure that we can provide our students with first-rate state-of-the-art facilities in this day and age is very we want students to engage in their experiences at Subiaco Academy at a high level we have high expectations of them,” he said “And I think our families and our alumni have high expectations of the academy So it was a matter of meeting those expectations and wanting to ensure that our programmatic offerings would be able to utilize top-flight facilities in the execution of those programs.” President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy… Pope Francis recorded a video message in January urging young people to learn to listen to… renowned for his pastoral leadership in supporting the poor Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presided over the funeral Mass of Pope Francis Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI were among 18 churchmen elected between ages 71 and 80.… River Valley Democrat-Gazette Boys Swimmer of the Year Those are the four pillars of Subiaco Academy that students use to guide them to greatness Senior swimmer Daniel Wu leaned on just the one needed to make school history Subiaco Academy hosted its graduation May 18 in the inner courtyard at Subiaco Abbey Navarro of the Tohono O’odham Nation Legislative Council was the graduation speaker He will study biology and Chinese at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville College and major: University of Notre Dame What goals do you want to pursue after college Go to medical school and work in a field to help others What is your proudest accomplishment to date My ability to adapt to new cultures when I left Korea and came to Subiaco How will your faith be part of your future I will continue to try to find Jesus in every person and put God first in everything High school honors and awards: Medal for Religious Activities College Board National Small Town and Rural Recognition Award; All-State in soccer SUBIACO -- At the River Valley Democrat-Gazette media day on July 23 Subiaco Academy first-year Coach BJ Applegate had been on the job for just two weeks Matthew Mayeux plans to become game warden after college While Subiaco Academy senior Matthew Mayeux can often be found in student council meetings in the National Honor Society or on the football field one of his favorite places to be is in nature.  Mayeux moved to Coleville in northwest Arkansas when he was a toddler Mayeux and his mother moved to be closer to family when his father passed away just a few days after Mayeux’s second birthday.  Mayeux worked hard to help his mom and has worked different jobs to help his mother where he can.  So we had to stick together,” Mayeux said “We had to act as a team on everything Because growing up with a single parent … income and environment … it's hard “I was part of the youth group,” Mayeux said “I attended a lot of the conferences like the Steubenville Youth Conference and the one over in Charleston I’ve served since the day I could — I started serving at St Mary’s and still haven’t stopped.” Everything you could think of that’s outdoorsy Mayeux helps a local farmer in order to learn more about the domestic and agricultural side of animal care.  “I help tag them whenever they start calving … I love nothing more than to be outside … any time of year.” But Mayeux’s favorite outdoor activity is riding dirt bikes A dirt bike enthusiast since he was 9 years old Mayeux began exploring the hobby when he discovered his dad rode dirt bikes.  Mayeux plans to pursue a degree in wildlife biology and a minor in criminology at the University of Texas at San Antonio with the intention of becoming a game warden.  With his mom recently moving back to Texas Mayeux plans to go there or Florida after college for his career where the wildlife is incredibly diverse.  He made the decision to become a game warden two years ago after becoming an Eagle Scout.  almost everybody was in it,” Mayeux said “I decided I want to one-up my dad by becoming an Eagle Scout because he never did.” we're all called to be stewards of the earth,” Mayeux said “I figure there's no way I can serve the Lord better than doing that.” No-one could accuse us of being health nuts but one wellness trend we’ve got around with great gusto has been the invigorating combination of saunas and ice baths If you’re in the same steamy boat, you’ll be stoked to hear about another studio joining our midst, with Melt Saunas & Cold Plunge now open in Subiaco the custom-built space has been designed for wellness and community – with one-on-one guidance from staff to help tailor your session to suit your needs Benefits of contrast therapy (switching between the high temperatures of a sauna and the cold temperatures of ice baths) include improvements to circulation and healing reducing inflammation and muscle soreness as well as improving mental clarity stimulating natural endorphins and reducing stress saunas are maintained at a consistent temperature range of 88-93 degrees – with high-spec systems meaning that temperatures are maintained even when the door is open The cold plunge is kept at exactly 9 degrees with filtration and cooling systems meaning that the water will only fluctuate by 0.3 degrees – even if the plunge pool is at maximum capacity “We wanted to blend hospitality and vitality so we created a space where you can bond and chat with friends while making better choices for your body and mind,” says Melt General Manager Lauren Grant Although the two saunas are able to hold 24 people each and the cold plunge can comfortably hold 12 session numbers are limited to make sure it’s as relaxing as it is revitalising – you can even choose between “More Chat” and “Less Chat” saunas (Individual sessions are able to be booked in 30 and 60 minute blocks.) the studio will also launch their ‘Melt at Dawn’ initiative Partnering with mental health organisation Beyond Blue you’ll be able to sweat and cold plunge for free every single morning from 5-6am – provided you’re not snoozing the alarm Melt Saunas & Cold Plunge is located at 8/1 Forrest Street Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Australia straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 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About us Contact us Subiaco-Floreat have taken over Midland-Guildford as the powerhouses of Female Premier Cricket after winning the 50-over title by eight wickets at the WACA Ground Subiaco-Floreat won the toss and elected to bowl on a typically fast and bouncy WACA Ground pitch and their decision was immediately vindicated with the key wicket of rising star Ines McKeon off the very first ball of the match who has had a breakout summer with Melbourne Stars in the Weber Women’s Big Bash League was cruelly run out without facing a ball after she was found short of her ground following a direct hit run-out from Subiaco Floreat’s Jacqueline Naidoo Naidoo then produced another outstanding piece of individual play in the next over WA skipper Chloe Piparo (53) was able to dig deep for her side while the state-level experience of Lilly Mills (14) and Shay Manolini (23) helped rebuild the innings during the middle overs The key breakthrough of Piparo from Subiaco captain Jess Emery swung the momentum back towards her side just as Midland-Guildford were threatening to post a defendable score Emery managed to produce a game-breaking spell as she was able to run through Midland’s middle to lower order in quick succession She finished with the fine figures of 5-14 off seven overs to help dismissed Midland-Guildford for 140 which included losing their last six wickets for 41 runs Emery was well supported by Naidoo (2-20 off eight overs) who also claimed multiple wickets while Olivia McSweeney (1-16 off six) and Neha Prashanth (1-26 off four) chipped in Subiaco-Floreat were empathic in the run-chase running down the 141-run target with eight wickets and 18 overs to spare WA star opener Maddy Darke (82 off 91) produced a match-winning half-century striking nine boundaries in a classy batting display She was well supported by fellow opener Tya Gonsalves (18) with the pair combining for a 59-run stand for the opening wicket Naidoo (27*) then combined with Darke to take the score to 128 before Darke was finally dismissed by Sheldyn Cooper Naidoo and experienced state batter Mikayla Hinkley (4*) then completed the job with Naidoo bringing up the winning runs with the only six of the match Female A Grade Midland-Guildford 140 (Piparo 53 Naidoo 2-20) defeated by Subiaco-Floreat 2-145 (Darke 82 Melt Sauna & Cold Plunge is reimagining what a sauna can be The Subiaco space – which opened last Friday – is blending wellness with a social welcoming spirit to create what founder Scott Taylor and general manager Lauren Grant are calling “hosvitality” With an unpretentious fit-out designed for regular community-style sauna sessions without the sterile gym feel or the exclusivity of a luxe spa Melt houses two high-spec saunas and a cold plunge The sauna fits 24 people and the cold plunge can comfortably accommodate 12 Temperatures hover at 88 to 93 degrees for the sauna Taylor says sessions are intentionally affordable and accessible at $25 for 30 minutes or $35 for a full hour Founder Taylor tells Broadsheet it’s the “hosvitality” ethos that sets Melt apart “[Melt’s] designed like a bar – the fit-out the lighting and the post- and pre- sauna session seating What you’d normally do in traditional hospitality arenas [is] totally appropriate to come and do [here].” Make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter today To seal the deal the space is complete with an array of self-serve beverages including iced coffee (with your milk of choice) Taylor promises that “life’s too short for mediocre coffee So the on-tap brew comes courtesy of local independent roaster Micrology the team launched a free hour between 5am and 6am for anyone looking to take advantage of the mental health benefits of sauna and cold plunging “People [treat] the term ‘mental health journey’ like it’s often something negative,” he says It’s just trying to be one per cent better every day.” “If people are badass enough to get out of bed at five in the morning the least we can do is stand beside them and support them.” Saunas are divided into “more chat” and “less chat” sections – a nod to the idea that some come to recharge socially and connect and others may come to physically recover Perth’s Most Scenic Bike Trails (and Where To Get Coffee Along the Way) Synkro Is a Luxe New Holistic Wellness Centre Bringing Some Zen to a Perth Shopping Centre In a world of discord and mayhem – perhaps humanity’s greatest unifier will be the universal love of meat within dough From classic Australian meat pies to French pithiviers to Ottoman börek to Jamaican beef patties to Italian calzone… Haute cuisine and street food alike just about every culture has their own beloved dish that combines meat with dough If you’re a card carrying member of the meat-in-dough fan club, you’ll be delighted to hear that the South American take on the delicacy is making its way to Subiaco, with the arrival of Pino’s Empanadas to Rokeby Road on March 15 “Empanadas are synonymous with South America,” says Brooke Pino who has opened the namesake venue alongside husband Axel “Every country has a style that is slightly different but they are always packed with flavour and the best bakeries would have lines stretching out the door.” that we realised we needed to bring these traditional tastes to Perth We got to work perfecting our dough recipe balancing the fillings and renovating our Subiaco premises.” we can’t wait to hand out our delicious empanadas to the community.” They’ll have 12 flavours on offer with five sauces to accompany – and while we’ve extolled the virtues of meat in dough alongside options like traditional spiced beef they’ll also be cooking up a vegan option for the plant-based among us as well as sweet treats including apple pie empanadas “Empanadas are such a versatile dish,” explains Axel “They can be enjoyed as a single snack or combined for a bigger meal They can go anywhere with you – take them home impress at a party or pack for a trip to the beach.” Pino’s will be focusing on takeaways for their opening – with plans for a parklet out the front as well as the addition of a South American pantry inside “Empanadas really do bring people together and that’s at the heart of why we have started Pino’s They encompass the energy and vibrancy of South America with rich flavours that will have you coming back for more.” To celebrate Pino’s Empanadas’ grand opening on March 15 they’ll be offering buy one get one free empanadas for their first 100 customers Pino’s Empanadas is located at 137 Rokeby Road Swan Districts resume their WAFL Women’s season this Saturday after the bye looking to keep their winning form going up against a Subiaco team also fresh off a victory against East Perth Swan Districts made a perfect start to the WAFL Women’s season two weeks ago with the win against East Perth and now play their first home game of 2025 when hosting Subiaco on Saturday afternoon at Steel Blue Oval The game will get underway at the Bassendean venue from 2:10pm and should be a terrific contest with both teams fresh off victories against East Perth to have a similar form line There was a lot to like in the way Swans started their new season two weeks ago under new coach Jason Burton and looking to build on a finals appearance in 2024 During that 30-point win for Swan Districts Emily McGuire kicked three goals and debutant Summer Yarran two while Carys D’Addario racked up 25 possessions Kayley King 17 and Lauren Quaife 14 to go with 22 hit outs in the ruck the two teams split the two meetings with Swans winning at Steel Blue Oval and the Lions returning the favour with a win at Sullivan Logistics Stadium Going back over time since the WAFL Women’s competition commenced in 2019 and little has separated Swans and the Lions either Swan Districts has won eight times and Subiaco six from the previous 14 meetings which did include the preliminary final of 2019 The Swan Districts WAFL Women’s team had a first up win against East Perth before the bye in Round 2 and now return to action this Saturday against Subiaco looking to keep that perfect record intact Ava Stewart and Courtney Zappara have all been added to the squad to take on the Lions at Bassendean on Saturday The only out for Swan Districts at this stage is Ashley Sharp who marked her return to WAFL Women’s football two weeks ago by kicking a goal from her seven possessions and two inside 50s against East Perth Subiaco is also fresh off a victory against East Perth last Sunday with the Lions making two changes from that team to face Swan Districts this Saturday Tess Lyons and Jess Pillera are the inclusions to the Subiaco team while going out from the side that beat the Royals last week are Jorja Schell and Aimee Schmidt the Swan Districts Rogers Cup team will also be hosting Subiaco on Saturday at Steel Blue Oval with that contest getting underway from 12:05pm The Swans’ Rogers Cup team also started their season on a winning note beating East Perth by 14 points at Sullivan Logistics Stadium two weeks ago and now will attempt to keep that momentum going following the bye They take on a Lions team who failed to kick a goal in Round 1 against reigning premiers West Perth but then bounced back with a 26-point victory against East Perth last Saturday From the Swan Districts Rogers Cup team that beat East Perth a fortnight ago Karri Parnham and Madeline Wright have all been added to the squad Pre-purchase game day tickets here © Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved | Swan Districts Football Club SWAN Districts were back in action in the WAFLW competition on Saturday and playing the first home game for 2025 but it was Subiaco who ended up claiming the 14-point victory The Swans started the 2025 season with a win over East Perth before the round two bye ahead of playing host to Subiaco on Saturday at home in round three Swan Districts only managed to kick the one goal for the afternoon with Subiaco securing a 5.7 (37) to 1.7 (13) victory with the black-and-whites now sitting on a 1-1 record to open the season The lone goal in the contest for Swan Districts was kicked by Taylah Edwards who also had seven possessions and four tackles for the afternoon Reigning fairest and best winner Carys D’Addario continued to show she is one of the best midfielders in the WAFLW by racking up another 24 possessions to go with five marks and two tackles Jaime Henry also finished with 22 touches and six marks while Luka Davis picked up 16 disposals Lauren Quaife also competed hard in the ruck ending up with six possessions and 15 hit outs It was a tough start to the game with Swan Districts kicking against the breeze and the Lions having the only four scores of the first quarter and converting them into two goals for a 14-point lead Swans were able to respond with the only goal of the second quarter thanks to Taylah Edwards and that cut the lead for the Lions back to seven points at half-time Subiaco answered back with the only two goals of the third quarter to be on top by 20 points at the last change before Swans could only kick three behinds in the last term with the Lions ending up scoring the 24-point victory The day’s action got underway for Swan Districts in the Rogers Cup at home but it was Subiaco claiming a thrilling 6.0 (36) to 4.9 (33) victory Swans did manage just the one goal in the first half but then kicked three goals in the second half and it was ultimately the accuracy of the Lions that was the difference as they won by three points despite Swan Districts having 13 scoring shots to six for the game Keira Fawcett kicked two of the four goals for Swans with one each to Khalia Fawcett and Leah Howard while Addison Hall Summer Ajduk and Grace Hirst were among the standout performers Assistant Chief of Communications SUBIACO — With 500 acres of wooded terrain beside Mount Magazine Wildlife Management Area Subiaco Academy has enjoyed a rich history of introducing young men to the outdoors as well as preparing them for productive lives as pursuits sports and other extracurricular activities have become increasingly organized and some of the more outdoors-oriented faculty have left there has been a need to revitalize outdoor experiences at the school was hired with the goal of reinvigorating the school’s outdoor program Not only does the program offer curriculum, but it provides contacts and help from AGFC education professionals who can help with subjects such as Hunter Education, Boating Education and Fishing in The Natural State conservation and angling for some of Arkansas’s favorite sportfish mountain biking and many other activities are featured throughout the semester-long course so students always have a new experience waiting when they get to class In his first full year with the Outdoors Adventures program McDaniel has been able to introduce 14 young men in his Physical Education class to the outdoors as well as 20 to 30 participants through the afterschool program offered through the Academy “All of my PE students have completed Hunter Education and Boating Education,” McDaniel said “We’ve been able to keep students’ attentions and all of them are more willing and excited to get outside And the people at the AGFC have been great in helping teach me how to teach the students Some have even helped with class trips and lessons.” Some things that might seem like second nature to many people who have grown up outdoors are foreign to today’s students It’s not that they are lazy or unable to learn these skills they’ve just never been in a setting where such skills are prevalent Teachers interested in the Outdoors Adventures Program can learn more from Sheila Connerly who helps coordinate this and other programs aimed at teaching educators how to incorporate more outdoors education in their daily curriculums The curriculum and lesson plans must be purchased but it comes with a matching grant to help purchase equipment needed to conduct the lessons “The upfront cost is more to ensure school’s have a vested interest in the program’s success,” Connerly said “But we can even find programs like the AGFC’s fine money conservation education grants Fine money collected in each county is allocated to education grants administered by the Arkansas Department of Rural Services.” OTF also has a monthly newsletter for teachers to really learn how to adapt the program to different settings “I’m really fortunate to have such a wonderful setting to teach the outdoors but there are resources in the newsletter for teachers to teach the basics of paddling or other outdoors recreation in a gym or other indoor setting before taking their students out for a trial run,” McDaniel said “It’s great for a person who has the desire to take kids outside but might not have the outdoor knowledge and wants to learn as they go.” “Each of these experiences may hold a golden nugget to something valuable about life and what is available in the world,’ McDaniel said “I’ve been given the honor of taking 50 to 60 young men to learn about the outdoors here so far and every student has found at least one thing they’ve connected to through these experiences.” Sign up now to receive the AGFC Wildlife Weekly Newsletter in your mailbox every Wednesday afternoon (Waterfowl Reports are published weekly during waterfowl season and periodically outside the season) Fill in the following fields and hit submit there was always a desire to serve others in the Church joined the seminary for a year in 1997 but wasn’t sure if a religious vocation was for him yet “I was way too young to make that kind of decision but it always stayed in the back of my mind,” he said earned his bachelor’s degree in Catholic theology from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe in 2006 before working as a youth minister in Texas where he was reminded of his earlier calling.   “My pastor talked to me about a vocation,” he said ‘I think you should go up there and spend a week at a retreat and see what you think about life and where you're going.’ And I got here and fell in love with the place and that's when I started what I like to call my 13-year formation story.” Brother Sebastian finished his candidacy and his yearlong novitiate he decided that he was not ready to profess his simple vows and left Subiaco Abbey in 2014 for Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte But his path led him back to Subiaco Abbey as a lay teacher and coach in 2020 The pandemic that accompanied his return gave him time to reflect on his vocation.  “One of the monks asked how my life had changed since I left I said that it really hadn’t — I still hung out with the monks ‘So why aren't you a monk?’ And I realized I didn’t know,” Brother Sebastian said He discovered that resuming the vocational process would be easier than he previously thought then appointed Brother Sebastian to the Country Monks Brewing Taproom.  “The taproom and brewery saved my vocation because it gave me an opportunity to become a part of the monastic community without the focus being school The school was something that I loved and wanted to be in But when they said my job was in the brewery it made me wonder if I could live this life knowing that the thing I love is on the other side of the hill,” Brother Sebastian said Being placed in the taproom opened Brother Sebastian’s eyes to the other ministries available in his vocation.  “One of the things that I loved about Subiaco when I first came to visit was all of these opportunities but I had fixated on one part and had forgotten about the rest,” he said.  Brother Sebastian finally made his solemn profession of vows July 8.  “I was never nervous like I thought I’d be,” he said “It was when they put the pall over me that I realized and it's being made.’ That was the moment that it became real — that this was the right choice.” John School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville with the intention of becoming a priest in four years While he once left Subiaco Abbey to face uncertainty Brother Sebastian said he is feeling more confident this time around.  “One of the things I've been the most nervous about was leaving again because I've become really good at that It scared me at first to think that I'm going to be gone again for four more years,” Brother Sebastian said it's not to start all over — it's so I can come back and do something more.” We’re quite literally eating our words – the days of Subi getting a bad rap are well and truly over The suburb’s eating and drinking is going from strength to strength lately with some of Perth’s best restaurants in the mix Shui – as in feng shui not like shoey – has taken over the old Funtastico site with great aplomb adding to Subi’s growing list of hospitality offerings Shui is channelling harmonious energy forces through dishes like sesame prawn crumpets miso-butter roast shallots or beef tartare with fried shallot icecream How long does it take to become an institution? Although it only opened in 2016, Lulu La Delizia has quickly become synonymous with quality Italian fare – and we’re not alone in noticing Adeptly toeing the line between a high-brow cheffy approach and simple northern Italian comfort dishes this refined and restrained menu is hard to look past It takes a wine obsessive like Larry Cherubino to be so committed to both making and selling the stuff – and Cherubino City Cellar is the proof The extensive (of course) wine list features Italian and Australian drops Paris-meets-New York-meets Perth. A little but Euro, unmistakably West Australian: Subi Continental has arrived in its namesake suburb with a bang but don’t underestimate the simple pleasure of a seasonal plate of crudité or the enduring appeal of the tapas OG gildas This history-laden pub sits at the heart of Subi – and on its busiest corner! The Subi Hotel is a reliable spot for a cheeky pint or two (or and you’re likely to spot us on a weeknight tucking into one of their pub classic specials – but they really get the vibes going on a Saturday night with their weekly Duelling Pianos sessions Continuing the Greek legacy of George’s Meze Yiamas is from the same crew as Community Coffee Co and Swanbourne wine bar Vinotto Bringing old-world Greek and Levantine flavours to Subiaco – with a contemporary sensibility and rather aesthetic fit-out Helmed by award-winning pizzaiolo Raffaele Brotzu, Delisio has been serving up some of the best pizzas in Perth (and the world!) since 2002 – and while they’ve moved to a new location up the road With classic Roman pizza available al taglio (rectangular slices perfect for a quick takeaway lunch) or traditional round pies in their inviting dining room Juanita’s is a bar with character afternoon drinks at the warm and welcoming neighbourhood favourite have become a fixture for locals rain or shine (although a bit of shine doesn’t hurt) Head there for a top selection of eats that pair perfectly with a few drinks out the front all while your doggo captures the hearts of anyone walking past What’s a neighbourhood bar without neighbours? After a drink and a snack at Juanita’s, you’ll be tempted to shuffle next door to Lady of Ro This teeny tiny restaurant has a menu that is best described as Greek-ish with a focus on local produce and share plates Make sure you hit up the bottle shop as they’re BYO Sister venue to neighbourhood favourite Bark, the crew at Lums have brought the same community vibes down the road with a touch more of a Euro-Spanish vibe – wine list and snacks included The interior makes makes great use of the heritage building matching cosy corners with a charming parklet out the front Tucked away on Wexford Street, The Woodpeckers have been quietly accruing a loyal fanbase of locals for their unfussy Italian fare their pasta offerings also hold their own against some of the best in Perth – both are made with a contemporary approach to traditional flavours Their raclette nights – serving up the ooey-gooey After becoming a favourite for Scarbs locals, these primo pizzaiolos have brought their winning formulas to Subi, with the added benefit of some killer lunchtime specials. Combining premium D.O.P ingredients and local produce with three-day fermented dough to create some magical, Neapolitan goodness, we think Il Locale’s X factor might be their audacious attitude After moving from its pint-sized Shenton Park location, Piccolo Trattoria hasn’t lost any of the qualities that made it such a popular neighbourhood favourite it’s part of the now-bustling collection of venues that includes Juanita’s With chairs spilling out onto the footpath red chequered tablecloths and plenty of chatter in the air it’s the kind of charming spot you wish was in your neighbourhood – with delicious Look over the glittering lights of Subi from Storehouse’s rooftop – and enjoy some of their top-notch food while you’re up there Take in the view with a drink in hand and a selection of their share plates – think Freo octopus with chorizo and tapioca crisp or tuna tartare with miso mayo – or tuck into one of their more decadent mains like Dandargan beef fillet served alongside bone marrow butter and wild mushroom Settling in for a drink at BARK feels like sitting around your friend’s living room – it’s casual Wet your whistle with their lineup of expertly-mixed cocktails or a WA-made craft beer – but make sure to get your hands on some of their snacks Lunchtime sees a selection of sandwiches perfect for a quick jaunt out of the office while their share menu goes rather nicely with a beer and a game or two of uno We don’t get that many opportunities to enjoy Mauritian food, but when we do, we savour it – especially when it’s as good as at La Bouffe Crunchy gateau arouille and pima will start you off while carry poule and poisson will transport you to a Mauritian beach If you’ve ever caught the train at Subi train station, you’ve probably spied Refuge quietly becoming a favourite with not only its extensive selection of craft beers but its tempting daily specials – like Friday’s burger and a beer for only $20 We’ll admit that Mistelle is inching towards Shenton Park rather than Subi but we can’t help but say “ooh la la!” when we see this bistro’s enticing French plates Helmed by Benoît Lasplace (formerly of Rockpool and Print Hall) their menu is a little taste of France with a modern Australian twist Mistelle has just made their relocation to the ‘hood (in Piccolo Trattoria’s previous location incidentally!) after a stint in the hills – and the Subiaco-dwelling subset of the Perth is OK After successful events in Mount Lawley and South Headlands the ‘No More Blank Walls’ (NMBW) street art festival has its spray cans set for Subiaco next month Subi will be transformed with an art and culture takeover that includes over 10 murals a festival hub and live art activities throughout this year’s fest will showcase a fantastic lineup of world-renowned artists and Curtis Hylton (UK) and Wild Drawing (IDN) All have a diverse range of styles and techniques, bringing creative flare to the Subiaco precinct, which in case you missed the memo, is well and truly back The event is run by Perth-based international street art company Blank Walls “Our first two festivals in Mount Lawley and South Hedland were incredible experiences and they’ve paved the way for this massive event in Subiaco,” said Clark “We’re so proud to showcase some of the amazingly talented creatives we’ve had the opportunity to work with over the years It’s an honour to bring this event to life in our home city.” “This year’s festival in Subiaco will be the biggest we’ve ever done showcasing a lineup of incredible talent from both Western Australia and beyond,” added Davenport “We’re committed to highlighting a diverse selection of mural artists giving opportunities to up-and-coming talent and featuring established artists who bring something unique to the area.” City of Subiaco Mayor David McMullen is also excited to welcome the artists “No More Blank Walls Subi’ will enhance our City’s aesthetic; elevate our reputation as a hub for culture and creativity; and inject moments of interest and curiosity into everyday life – as all good street art should,” he enthused and special blend of western suburbs and inner city character makes Subi the ideal destination for this celebration of street art.” Along with the art-related activations and workshops Pirate Life will be launching a special festival beer at the festival hub while local art supply store The Butcher Shop will be the exclusive spray paint partners Head to nomoreblankwalls.com for more information SUBIACO -- After putting together back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in 12 years They want to push for even more success this year bringing just about every starter back playing 8-man football again this season Perth have continued their recent dominance in WA Premier Cricket by claiming victory in the Male Premier T20 Final played on Sunday 21 December at the WACA Ground After being sent into bat by their opponents University losing state-contracted opener Sam Fanning for just 1 in the early exchanges Perth’s in-form wicketkeeper batter Joel Curtis who has been a mainstay in Western Australia’s Sheffield Shield team this summer striking a couple of nice boundaries as he and Connor Blaxall Hill (36 off 27) made the most of the fielding restrictions Middle-order cameos from young Perth batter Tyler Mouritz (36 off 15) and allrounders Jack Baker (24 off 11) and Waheguru Dillon (19 off 8) powered Perth in the second half of their innings with the Demons closing out their 20 overs on 7-187 University skipper Will Bosisto (3-34 off four) finished as the pick of the bowlers for his side while seamer Ethan Frankle (2-38 off four) also finished with multiple wickets University’s powerful batting lineup then got to work with opener Viv Paver (50 off 36) and Bosisto (87 off 57) putting their side in a strong position with an 84-run stand for the second wicket Blaxall-Hill (3-30) continued his fine allround performance to deliver the key wicket of Paver just as the game was getting away from Perth before the offspinner followed up with the key breakthroughs of Chris Sabburg (2) and former English Test wicketkeeper James Bracey (1) in quick succession Perth quick Josh Nicholas then delivered the knockout blow dismissing Bosisto 13 runs short of his century to squash all hopes of a University victory University finished on 5-173 after their 20 overs with Perth’s bowling attack able to quell the momentum in the second half of the innings to earn a second straight T20 title Blaxall-Hill was a deserved recipient of the Player of the Match Award top-scoring for his side with 36 and taking three crucial wickets Subiaco-Floreat have ended Midland-Guildford’s run of Female A Grade titles Midland-Guildford were in a commanding position after their batting innings posting a very competitive 3-166 off their 20 overs thanks to a wonderful unbeaten century from Naomi Dattani (103 off 61 balls) The Englishwoman produced a dominant innings State-contracted wicketkeeper batter Maddy Darke (77 off 44) then came out and produced a knock of equal significance striking ten boundaries and a six of her own to give her side an opportunity to chase the 167-run target Contributions from Jacqueline Naidoo (28) and Megan McColl (23 off 15) dragged Subiaco -Floreat over the line as they chased down the target during a tense final over Dattani earned Player of the Match honours Bosisto 3/34) defeated University 5/173 (Bosisto 87 Female A Grade Midland-Guildford 3/166 (Dattani 103* McColl 2/25) defeated by Subiaco-Floreat (Darke 77 Kellie BalaamAfter weeks of guessing where the annual Diner en Blanc would be held its glamorous array of guests were guided to Subiaco Oval for an evening of festivities Meals were shared and champagne was popped as Joel Jackson and DJ FADJ played into the night All dressed in their chicest white attire — with the addition of some sparkles feathers and ruffles — attendees spun their napkins and danced with sparklers before the iconic event celebrating its ninth celebration in Perth