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SWAN
SONGS
Light show telling the
story of traditional
owners centrepiece of
Australia Day festival
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Picture: Jessica Wyld
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FLYING COMING BRONCOS
COLOURS UP ROSIES BLITZED
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2 NEWS January 21, 2021
Behind the Seven Sisters
NEWS ....................................................................... P2-7
CRIMEWATCH ........................................................... P6
COURSES AND CLASSES FEATURE ........................ P8
ZEST FOR LIFE FEATURE................................... P10-12
RESIDENTIAL ...................................................... P13-15 FIVE Indigenous WA artists “I’ve really enjoyed the
helped prepare the opening program and I was happy to
TRADES DIRECTORY .......................................... P16-19 exhibition at the new WA be selected to participate,”
SPORT ....................................................................... P19 Museum Boola Bardip. Ignatious Taylor said.
They worked under the “I’ve learnt a lot, made
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guidance of some of WA’s new connections and I am
top curatorial, installation really looking forward to
and conservation profes- using my new skills for one
sionals, gaining first-hand of my own exhibitions.”
experience and practical Staff from the museum,
training and skills as part of Art Gallery of WA and
the Our Future: AACHWA Midland Junction Art Cen-
Aboriginal Arts Worker tre helped with the program.
Training program. This also enabled staff
The accredited training from those venues to gain a
Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan program was held by Abor- greater understanding of
News Production: Michael Palmer iginal Arts Centre Hub of Aboriginal culture and com-
Design: Carly Pilton WA (AACHWA) and North munities. Cynthia Burke (front), representing Tjanpi Desert Weavers,
Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings Metropolitan TAFE. Program participants are Delilah Shepherd, representing Warakurna Artists and
Digital Editor: Alison Middleton Artists in the program co-curating an exhibition at Tjanpi Desert Weavers, Patricia Corlett, representing
General inquiries: 9237 1000 helped develop the Son- the Midland Junction Art Tjukurba Gallery/ Birriliburu Artists, Lily-Mae Kerley,
Email: east@communitynews.com.au glines: Tracking the Seven Centre and presenting talks representing Yamaji Art and Ignatius Taylor, representing
Sisters exhibition. until January 30. Martumili Artists.
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January 21, 2021 NEWS 3
Let there be more light
Michael Palmer Sandy Anghie to start a casual passers by feel drawn dents and visitors to wander you get to Victoria Avenue.” and make people feel safer.
lighting project across the to. It’s a place to be hurried about at night and stay in The council unanimously “Many of us have noted
EAST Perth residents want City. through on our way East Perth for their enter- backed Cr Anghie’s pro- there are areas of the City
the City of Perth to turn the East Perth Community somewhere else. tainment.” posal. Seven permanent that can feel unsafe after
lights on in their neighbour- Group treasurer Leslie War- “While we’re grateful for Terrace Road resident light projects will be placed dark and are uninviting,”
hood. ren said there had been great activations in Langley Park Mike Bancroft said one of in Northbridge, the retail she said. “The character of
They called for life to be improvements in the Claise- and on the waterfront, they the few things people used to core, West End, West Perth, our quirky laneways and the
brought to that end of the brook Cove precinct but not tend to be large events and know about Perth was that it Hampden Road, East Perth charm of our heritage build-
city during the council elec- on Adelaide Terrace. people leave the area, hurry- was the city of lights. and Claisebrook. ings are things that are
tion campaign and pres- “Adelaide Terrace as a ing back to their cars, or bus- “Wander down the end of The City has set aside unique to Perth; they are a
ented their case again at the gateway to our city feels es and trains to return home. East Perth, it is dark, it is not $280,000 from its budget sur- point of difference.
December council meeting sparse and bare in the even- “Lighting of the sort pro- the city of lights,” he said. “It plus for the project. “They can’t be replicated
in support of a proposal ings,” she said. posed would help to activate is the entry to the City but Cr Anghie said it would in suburban shopping malls
from Deputy Lord Mayor “It’s not an area that the area, and encourage resi- there is no statement until improve the look of the City and new developments.”
Name the
Leedy
laneway
CITY of Vincent residents
can now have a go at naming
a new laneway next to the
Leederville Hotel redevelop-
ment.
Property developer Hes-
peria is asking people to
enter its Name the Leedy
Laneway, with the competi-
tion winner set to receive a
$500 voucher to dine at any
venue when the develop-
ment opens in mid-2021.
People can apply for cate-
gories including historic
Vincent businesses, flora
and fauna, culturally signif-
icant architectural style,
event or artwork or Noongar
language.
Criteria include names
not starting with the word
‘the’, only using one-word
names before the word ‘lane’
and no suffixes.
Mural artist Sioux Tempestt with her new mural at The Market Place Mt Lawley IGA. Picture: Di Rowling The laneway aims to com-
plement the character of
In the market for a colourful statement
Leederville, tying in with
Leederville Village Square
through the use of the same
red brickwork that was laid
MT Lawley artist Sioux black swans, which have time conceptualising the artwork locals and visitors Her upcoming projects in the shared space.
Tempestt has continued been a recurring theme in design as I’ll personally see would find intriguing include a sculpture instal- It will also have public art
her signature black swan some of her works, Art it often as will others in my enough to investigate and lation for the City of South and suspended overhead
trend as part of the design Deco references including local area,” she said. have a conversation about.” Perth’s Fringe Festival lighting for day and night
of her latest mural at her the Lincoln Street ventila- It is the first time Tem- Tempestt said she event, a mural with projec- activation.
local IGA supermarket. tion stack and pressed tin pestt had painted a mural received positive feedback tion at an event at Elizabeth The hotel will also be
Tempestt and her part- found on nearby buildings. in her own neighbourhood. from the community while Quay, a collaborative mural revamped.
ner Sean spent 52 hours on Tempestt said the swans “As a frequent shopper at painting on site and shar- project with young artists Mayor Emma Cole said it
site each to finish painting formed a connection with IGA, I’ve watched the store ing a few photos online. in the City of Melville and a was an amazing opportunity
the mural at The Market the nearby Hyde Park, undergo a brilliant renova- She thanked IGA owner solo show INNOMINATE in to create a laneway of this
Place Mt Lawley IGA on which was also represented tion,” she said. “When I no- Greg Rice and his family for the City of Stirling. nature and quality in Lee-
January 5. in the wavy lines of the ticed the freshly painted supporting her arts prac- Check out the mural at derville.
The 24m-long mural on lakes and the “majestic” and largely blank wall, I tice and making public art The Market Place Mt Law- Competition entries close
the main and rear walls of Moreton Bay fig tree leaf. saw an ideal opportunity. available for the communi- ley IGA at 629 Beaufort on February 18.
the supermarket featured “I spent considerable “I wanted to create an ty to enjoy. Street. Visit theleederville.com/
name-the-laneway.
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4 AUSTRALIA DAY January 21, 2021
St Bart's chief executive Samantha Drury with supporter Robin Arndt.
Flying the flag
for homeless
A PARTNERSHIP between a
Perth architect and home-
invite the men to church. We
would provide them with a
Day celebrations.
“I’m extremely proud to
less service provider St shower and give them a mat- have been a part of and wit-
Bart’s forged in the 1950s is tress to sleep on,” he said. ness to the amazing work St
still going strong some 60 Mr Arndt would later vol- Bart’s has achieved over the
years later. unteer his architect skills at past 56 years helping some
Robin Arndt’s involve- the behest of Dr Watson to of the most vulnerable mem-
ment with St Bart’s began in design the accommodation bers in our community,” Mr
the late 1950s before St Bart’s building that provided shel- Arndt said.
was officially operational. ter for up to 80 homeless men This year the Heirisson
Together with his GP, St at any one time until 2012, Rotary Club and St Bart’s
Bart’s co-founder Dr James when St Bart’s moved to its will host an Australia Day
Watson, Mr Arndt would current premises in Lime breakfast at Victoria Gar-
invite homeless men in the Street, East Perth. dens, Claisebrook Cove, on
area for a cup of tea and a He has also used his invol- January 26 from 8am.
sandwich after services at St vement as a Rotarian with All donations from the
George’s Cathedral. the East Perth and Heirisson event will be used to support
“We would go under the Rotary clubs to support St people accessing St Bart’s
bridge and railway line and Bart’s at various Australian services.
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January 21, 2021 AUSTRALIA DAY 5
Celebration has the works
THE plug may have been
pulled on the Skyworks but Australia Day celebrations
there will be plenty of other
ways to celebrate Australia FAMILIES can kick off their music and activities.
Day in the City of Perth. Australia Day celebrations People attending have to
More than 25 free events with a free barbecue and register at Eventbrite in line
will be held during the City kids’ activities at the City of with the WA Health Depart-
of Perth Australia Day Fes- Bayswater’s annual morn- ment’s recommendations
tival from January 22 to 26. ing barbecue event. and for COVID-19 contact
The festival’s launch event The City will be holding its tracing purposes.
— Shining the Light: The Australia Day Community The Town of Bassendean
Story of Us — will tell the BBQ on the lawns of its civic will also be hosting a free
story of the traditional own- centre in Morley on January community BBQ breakfast
ers of the land, the Whadjuk 26 from 8am to 11am. There at Sandy Beach Reserve on
Nyoongar people via a light will be a free barbecue, live January 26 from 8am.
and water projection at Eli-
zabeth Quay.
The City has worked close- PERTH PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
ly with its Elders Advisory Shining the Light: The Story of Us Elizabeth Quay |
Group to create the immer- January 22-26 | Session 1: 7.45pm to 8.45pm, Session 2:
sive event, which will fea- 9pm to 10pm | Free tickets essential at visitperth.com.au
ture stories during the time Australia Flag Fly-past Perth Foreshore | January 22 and
of colonisation. 26 | Times to be announced
“If we are going to have Fairlanes Concert Fairlanes Amphitheatre, 181 Adelaide
genuine healing, we need op- Terrace | January 23 | 5pm to 7.30pm
portunities like these to tell Family Concert Forrest Place | January 24 | 10am to 5pm
our story so we can have the Sunset Sounds JH Abrahams Reserve | January 24 | 5pm
best possible chance for gen- to 8pm
uine healing and this will Ngangk Wirdiny – Birak Bonar Perth Cultural Centre |
take us to a much stronger People are encouraged to “While we won’t be able to history and celebrate our January 24 | 4pm to 7.30pm
future,” Elder Uncle Noel stay home if they are unwell, have Skyworks, this Austra- place in the world – a proud, Claisebrook in Concert Victoria Gardens | January 25 |
Nannup said. practice physical distancing lia Day we have created an ancient, multicultural 5pm to 8pm
Neighbourhood groups and use the hand sanitiser amazing five-day festival nation built on shared Birak Concert Supreme Court Gardens | January 26 | 2pm
such as the West Perth provided. that will allow us all to values.” to 6.30pm
Local, East Perth Commun- The traditional Australia reflect, respect and cele- He congratulated City Lotterywest Carnival Langley Park | January 26 | 10am to
ity Group, Northbridge Day fireworks show on the brate our unique country we staff for pulling the festival 5pm | Free tickets essential at visitperth.com.au
Common, City of Perth foreshore was cancelled late all call home by staging together in a short time. Lotterywest Water Playground Langley Park | January 26
Western Residents and last year after advice from events, markets, perfor- “What they have achieved | 10am to 5pm | Free tickets essential at visitperth.com.au
Activate Perth have collabo- the WA chief medical officer. mances, concerts and in a short space of time is a Ultimate Adrenaline: Motocross and BMX Displays
rated with the City on a Lord Mayor Basil Zempi- immersive exhibitions program I am immensely Langley Park | January 26 | 11am to 4pm
range of free events, includ- las said instead there would across five full days of fun,” proud of,” he said. Big Aussie BBQ Hay Street (between Outram and Colin
ing a Big Aussie Barbecue, be a diverse range of food, he said. For more information or Street), West Perth | January 26 | 3pm to 8pm
sunset sounds and family music and cultural experi- “We will take time to to register, visitperth.com/ Skydivers Drop Langley Park | January 26 | 2pm
concerts. ences. reflect on our nation’s true ausdayfest.
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6 CRIME WATCH January 21, 2021
INGLEWOOD men linked to a series of 5.20am on December 11.
ARSON Squad detectives offences committed in Quote reference number
have charged two men for Perth. 111220 1237 62150.
allegedly setting a house on They are linked to dam-
fire on New Year’s Eve. age, stealing and fraud MORLEY
Between 10pm on Decem- offences on December 12. MORLEY police are seeking
ber 31 and 7.30am on Janu- Quote reference number the public’s help in identify-
ary 1, the men allegedly 121220 2350 87987. ing a couple linked to an inci-
forced entry into the home dent at a local market
on Tenth Avenue. PERTH complex.
Police allege they set fire TWO men are wanted by po-
to the home, causing about lice in relation to burglary
$50,000 damage. and fraud offences.
Both men have been The offences were com-
charged with criminal dam- mitted about 7am on Decem-
age by fire and aggravated ber 12 in the Perth area.
home burglary and commit.
A 22-year-old Morley man
is due to appear before the
Perth Magistrates Court on
January 22.
A 26-year-old man with no
fixed address is due to
appear before the Perth Ma-
gistrates Court on February
19.
The incident happened at
PERTH Chemist Warehouse inside
POLICE are seeking the pub- Coventry Village in Morley
lic’s help in identifying two on January 1.
Quote reference number
030121 1556 86299.
MORLEY
MORLEY police are search-
ing for two women linked to
Quote reference number an incident at Galleria Shop-
121220 0655 86495. ping Centre.
The incident happened on
PERTH January 8.
POLICE Quote reference number
are search- 080121 1632 86088.
ing for a
man linked
to stealing
in Perth.
The inci-
dent hap-
pened
about
Have your say on townhouses
NORTH Perth locals can missions on the Imagine “North Perth is an
now have their say on a Vincent website. inner-city suburb with sig-
Department of Communi- Department of Com- nificant demand for hous-
ties proposal to build two munities general assets ing and the two
townhouses in Deague assistant director Ben townhouses will increase
Court. Rooke said the two-storey the diversity of properties
The Department has townhouses would be built in the area. The site has a
submitted a development for affordable housing. good level of amenity with
application to the City of “The Department of Charles Veryard Reserve,
Vincent for the dwellings Communities builds social Beatty Park Leisure Cen-
at 27 Deague Court. and affordable housing tre, North Perth Plaza and
The vacant 354sqm lot is across WA to help ensure public transport routes all
owned by the Department. people on low to moderate within easy walking dis-
While the public works incomes have access to a tance.”
are exempt from develop- home and to provide a The public submission
ment approval under the greater diversity of hous- period will finish at 5pm on
City’s Local Planning Pol- ing to help meet growing January 25.
icy, the Department is demand,” he said. For information, contact
required to seek com- “The contemporary the City’s senior urban
ments from the City. townhouses will each com- planner Karsen Reynolds
The City is now calling prise three bedrooms and on 9273 6033 or email
on the public to make sub- two bathrooms. mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.
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January 21, 2021 NEWS 7
Sinead O’Hara, Calvin Hook, Ashlyn Koh. Picture: Daniel Grant
New team one
for the books
NORTH Perth institution Junction Arts Centre. would be in touch with all
the Rosemount Hotel is Koh has programmed at bands, promoters and
starting the new year with a Perth live music venues agents to secure those book-
new team behind the scenes. including Mojos Bar, The ings.
It has appointed a dedicat- Moon Cafe, and Rock Rover. Bands such as Tame Impa-
ed in-house booking team “The decision to bring all la, The Stems, You Am I,
that plans to bring more programming in-house en- Mudhoney, Dinosaur Jr and
diverse acts to the venue. ables us to more closely nur- Killing Joke have all per-
General manager Calvin ture the amazing cultural formed at the Rosemount.
Hook said the pause in talent that’s in WA, as well as It has also developed ongo-
national and international personally servicing the ing relationships with
touring due to COVID-19 needs of touring bands, groups such as the WA Acad-
made him and the owners national promoters and emy of Performing Arts.
think about new ways of agents,” Hook said. The venue has four perfor-
delivering entertainment, as “We’re looking forward to mance spaces: the 550-per-
well as continuing to invest developing closer relation- son capacity Main Room, the
in live music. ships with the music indus- 100-person capacity
Hook has been joined by try and exploring new Four5Nine, the Back yard
programming and commu- directions in live music, cul- beer garden and special car-
nications manager Sinead tural entertainment and park events, which can hold
O’Hara and programming hospitality. up to 1300 people.
co-ordinator Ashlyn Koh in “We’ll be welcoming all Current capacities have
bringing acts to the stage. kinds of genres, audiences been reduced as part of
O’Hara has managed the and shows into the venue COVID-19 restrictions.
marketing and operations of and this is just the start of “Rosie’s had many incar-
venues such as Mojos Bar, exciting changes in store for nations over the years, start-
Rock Rover, The Moon Cafe 2021.” ing out as a meeting place in
and YMCA HQ for the past He said the Rosemount 1902 to being one of the first
three years, as well a stint as was committed to all exist- venues in Perth to support
bookings officer at Midland ing shows booked in and original artists,” Hook said.
Council monitoring Inglewood traffic
INGLEWOOD residents signed a petition to make the worths at Beaufort Street’s
have called for action over Inglewood library pedestri- intersections with Tenth
the intersection of Beaufort an crossing at the intersec- and Eight avenues.
Street and Tenth Avenue tion safer. The data will include traf-
after multiple “near-mis- The City of Stirling is also fic counts before and after
ses”. assessing traffic around the the completion of the super-
More than 500 people have upcoming Aldi and Wool- markets.
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COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 • 9
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ZEST FOR LIFE
55+ LIFESTYLE
Where there’s a
will, there’s a way
IF your New Year’s the Administration Act 1903 advice when making their • Separations that involve
resolution is to get your (WA), which identifies the will and while some people joint assets
personal affairs in order, order of entitled are reluctant to pay for this, • Stepchildren or other
you probably need to make beneficiaries and the a small investment upfront dependent non-relatives
a will. proportions they are to can save loved ones a lot of • Property you wish to give
It’s an important part of receive. time, heartache and to someone that has a
preparing for the future So their distribution may expense down the track.” joint owner.
and means that when the not align with the Ms Palumbo said there
time comes, both you and deceased’s wishes or loved Be wary of DIY was also the risk that
your loved ones are ones’ expectations. DIY will kits can offer some inexperience could lead to a “You must have looking for your will.
protected. Public Trustee director guidance about what you will being invalid or open to testamentary capacity to If no one is looking, the
According to Public Etta Palumbo said writing a need in your will but their question. write or update your will,” Public Trustee checks
Trustee research, almost will could be easy and quality can vary greatly, so Ms Palumbo said. death records for your
half of West Australians cost-effective compared to do your homework and Make regular updates “If your capacity might passing and your last
over the age of 30 have dying intestate. proceed with caution. Once you have a will, be be questioned, it is a good wishes will be carried out
never made a will. “A will is one of the most Many (if not all) fall short sure to review it regularly idea to seek legal advice.” by your named executor or
important documents that when it comes to to keep it up to date. a court-appointed
Don’t die intestate you can make in life and we adequately providing for Your circumstances Consider free storage administrator.
When a person dies without should all find time to talk certain circumstances, such change over the years and The WA Will Bank is a free To deposit your will,
leaving a valid will, they are with loved ones about what as: so do those of your loved community service that complete the WA Will Bank
said to have died plans are in place should • Dealing with blended ones. offers West Australians safe Deposit Form on the Public
“intestate”. life take an unexpected turn families You might buy or sell will storage in a Trustee website and
Intestate means the for the worst, including • Super funds and the significant assets, get purpose-built fire-proof arrange for your original
deceased person’s estate losing legal testamentary associated tax married or divorced, have vault, keeping the will safe will and two forms of
(property, money, capacity to make a will,” implications children or grandchildren from loss, theft or damage. identification to be
belongings, etc) will be she said. • Large-scale assets, trusts or simply change your It holds more than 120,000 deposited in person or via
shared out according to “We strongly encourage and other complicated mind about gifts in your wills and is the logical place registered post to the Public
rules that are legislated by testators to get professional financial situations will. people will think of when Trustee.
STVJanuary 21, 2021 ZEST FOR LIFE ADVERTISING FEATURE 11
Trunks on the Terrace
Street to their temporary smallest elephant in the
THROWBACK home, bring traffic to a troupe, she was certainly
WHEN THE standstill and halting big on courage and having
business. had a taste of freedom and
CIRCUS CAME Hundreds of people lined fame, she attempted a
TO TOWN the route five-deep to not further two escapes 10 days
only see the four-legged later.
stars but donate to the Red The use of wild animals
Keren Bellos Cross, with collectors in circuses is now frowned
moving through the crowd. upon, with most companies
WHEN the Bullen Bros Although Sue was the shunning the practice.
Circus came to town in
1956, it wasn’t just an
animal parade through
Perth city that made
headlines.
On March 22, two
elephants with itchy feet
broke free of the campsite
along Riverside Drive and
went on a nocturnal
rampage through the
Supreme Court Gardens.
Fourteen-year-old Sue
and her 20-year-old
companion Peggy put on
quite a show, bursting
through two sets of wooden
gates in the old
Repatriation Department’s
back fence, only to be found
among foliage.
The next day, they were
on their best behaviour in
front of a big crowd, rarely
breaking single-file
formation with seven fellow
elephants in the parade.
In a sight you would
never see today, the long Clockwise from top left: Elephants on St Georges Terrace are not an everyday sight. In
line also featuring caged 1956, the circus came to town, stopping traffic and drawing a crowd; Sue with her
lions, tigers and leopards guardian Peggy; and one of the escaped elephants in the Supreme Court Gardens.
made its way from Barrack
STV12 ZEST FOR LIFE ADVERTISING FEATURE January 21, 2021
$1m retirement nest egg myth
Key to understanding by Centrelink’s asset test.
MONEY MATTERS why, is to remember that Homeowning singles have
RETIREMENT the Centrelink system via an upper asset limit of
the aged pension works $268,000 before their
hand-in-glove with your pension starts to be reduced
Nick Bruining savings. at the rate of $3 for every
The $290,000 in super gets $1000 above the limit.
As the total sum claimed converted to an If we assume our single
under the COVID-inspired account-based pension. To has contents and a car with
early superannuation meet our target, we’ll opt to a total scrap value of
access scheme approaches take out $18,000 a year, or $30,000, added to the
$35 billion, those nearing 6.2 per cent. A well-run, low $300,000 in savings, our
retirement are starting to cost and conservatively single is $62,000 over the
wonder how the 3.2 million managed ABP fund should limit. That means the full
individual withdrawals be able to generate the age pension of $944.30 will
might affect their own returns that meet that be reduced by $186 a
retirement plans? withdrawal rate. fortnight, giving us an
The big question is how At the current Centrelink annual total of $19,715 a
much money does a person age pension means test year. Our single will need to
need to retire with a thresholds, our couple will set the ABP to pay the gap
reasonable level of be entitled to a full age of about $17,300 a year, or
comfort? pension of $37,014 a year. 6.9 per cent, of the account
Super funds will still have The figure is normally balance. Again, quite
you thinking you need $1 indexed twice a year in achievable.
million, but they’re in the September and March. Add As the single spends
business of collecting Centrelink’s $37,015 to the money, the age pension will
management fees on the compound returns. couple need $61,909, singles changeovers and big trips. ABP income of $18,000 and actually increase because
extra money you’ll be Those nearing retirement $43,687. For simplicity, we’ll use a we meet our target income the effects of the asset
scared into adding to super. might only miss out on a The differences between midway figure that reflects of $55,000. means test will diminish.
While the early access few years. “modest” and what many financial Thanks to tax credits, all The other thing to
figures are startling, the Forget about the capital “comfortable” includes advisers see regularly. For of this is tax free. Equally, remember is that as you get
good news is the real effects you need, it’s all about the things like how many trips couples, it’s $55,000 and the Pensioner Concession older, the cost of living
of the early access scheme income you require and a year you might take and $37,000 for singles. In these Card that comes with a full usually declines. Talk to
are likely to be an issue where it comes from. whether you run the calculations we’re or part-pension will get you your friends and relatives
when those in or about to According to the air-conditioning non-stop. assuming you are debt free a stack of discounts on in their late 70s or beyond
retire are pushing up the Association of In reality, most people’s and own your own home. medicines, utility costs and and many will tell you that
daisies. Superannuation Funds, the base expenses sit A 66-year-old transport. Some seniors their cost of living falls by
If you’ve accessed your magic annual income figure somewhere between the two homeowning couple with, estimate that this can save up to 30 per cent when they
money and are close to for a couple chasing a figures. say, $300,000 accumulated in them up to $7000 a year. reach the later stages of
retirement, the effects will modest standard of living Bear in mind these super and savings might In the case of a single retirement.
be minimal. People in their in retirement is $40,380 a figures are based on have $10,000 in the bank homeowner chasing $37,000 That means the amount
20s or 30s who have year. For a single, the figure average expenses across and $290,000 in super. They a year and with a similar of capital you’ll need to
accessed their super stand is $27,902. For a comfortable Australia but don’t include can easily generate the amount in savings, the full make up the age pension
to miss out on decades of retirement, ASFA reckons a the big one-offs like car $55,000 of income required. age pension will be clipped shortfall will be less too.
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A cinema room with space. the main bathroom with
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and there is also an office, upstairs, along with a study powder room.
studio and open-plan and living area that opens The home is on a 610sqm
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with gleaming tiled to the city and Hills — you the backyard, and in
flooring, granite benchtops can even see some of the walking distance of public
and ample space for family Australia Day fireworks. transport and close to
gatherings. The master bedroom also schools and shops.
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Broncos fall to Blitz
THE Perth Broncos Ameri-
can Football Club’s women’s
team narrowly lost to the
Perth Blitz in its last home
game of the season on Satur-
day.
The Blitz defeated the
Broncos 28-22 at the second
annual Big Don’s Smoked
Meats Tailgate Match at Bassendean Cricket Club players Zak Smythe, Rhett
Lightning Park in Noranda. Overton, Hamish Wood, Ronan Overton, Jackson
Hundreds of new gridiron Smythe and Scott Armstrong. Picture: Bassendean
supporters watched the Cricket Club
match and lined up to get
barbecued goods served by
former Broncos player Don
MacDonald.
Grant bowls ‘em over
Assistant coach Scott BASSENDEAN Junior Smythe said the club was
Smith said the women put on Cricket Club has received able to buy a generator to
a great performance but a grant to help parent power its bowling
were unable to convert on coaches and buy equip- machine in the nets.
the scoreboard. ment to enhance their net “Facing the bowling
“JJ Wan’s performance at training sessions. machine during training
full back resulted in some The club received a is helping the players to
great gains by the offence ,as $2000 Grassroots Cricket develop their batting
well as getting a couple of Fund grant from the Aus- skills and confidence
scores to boot,” he said. tralian Cricketers’ Asso- when facing quick and
“This was a different Blitz ciation and Cricket more accurate bowling,”
team from who we faced ear- Australia. he said.
lier in the season… their star Club secretary Greg ACA programs and
players were on the field this McCulloch said every sea- relations general manag-
time around and at times it son the club recruited two er Kelly Applebee said the
showed. We have what it new parents to be fund helped clubs to con-
takes to beat them but we under-10s coaches. tinue operating and
need to cut down on the mis- “Our coaching cohort is encouraged participation.
takes to do it. grateful for the Grass- “This unprecedented
“The highlight of the JJ Wan (#16) backs up Kellie Hopkins (#44) as the Perth Broncos women's team keep the roots Fund and we have player investment helps
weekend was Big Don’s opposition at bay. Picture: Tony Lendrum Photography purchased coaching makes the sport we love
Smoked Meats, who man- equipment that has been more accessible to all Aus-
aged to sell out and attract a by the Claremont Jets 20- focus on her coaching role as vice chair. shared amongst our tralians,” she said.
few hundred people to watch 36. they head into the play-offs. The Broncos will next play teams for more consistent Visit community.
gridiron for the first time.” In other news, women’s Vice chair Andy Smith has the Rockingham Vipers in training sessions,” he cricket.com.au/clubs/
The men’s team defeated player and head coach Kellie taken over the role while round 11 at the Lark Hill said. facilities/grassroots-
the Thunderbirds 44-6 while Hopkins has resigned from club rookie Emma-Lee Del- Sportsplex in Port Kennedy Under-10s coach Glenn cricket-fund
the under-19s were thumped her role as chairperson to lar has been appointed as on January 23.
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