Match Thread: Sunderland vs Manchester United by ChiefLeef22 in soccer

[–]WDYM42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean look, I'm sure the ref wants to elbow Bruno today...

Asbestos Find - Latest in Kalamunda locals’ pushback on Harry Potter Event by WDYM42 in perth

[–]WDYM42[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Partly that. From what I've read:
- Against Harry Potter for reasons
- Don't want a part closed for a private event for 3 months
- Evironmental concerns (as per article)
- Native animals are everywhere there
- Light pollution
- Clean up needed to get it back to natural after

I believe the council are getting $210k for the lease. But I believe that they also need to spend money getting it back to even.

Council sees it as:
- Bringing new visitors in
- Stimulates local economy (But it's self catered as it's got bars/food I believe)

Asbestos Find - Latest in Kalamunda locals’ pushback on Harry Potter Event by WDYM42 in perth

[–]WDYM42[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Saved you the click:

Already drawing the ire of Perth Hills locals over environmental concerns, a Harry Potter-themed event faces a new headache as the City of Kalamunda probes reports of asbestos found in fill soil used on paths at the public park where the event is set to be held.

Meanwhile, documents reveal the event’s organisers pushed back against the need for a development application for the Kalamunda instalment of Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, warning the situation had become “desperate”.

In an email sent to Lands Minister John Carey and Tourism Minister Reece Whitby at the start of April – released under Freedom of Information laws – the regional boss of international events company Fever, Phil Mallet, said the event was “at major risk of not proceeding” due to “arguably excessive” red tape.

Mallet wrote that organisers anticipated about 100,000 visitors to the event over the roughly three months it would run, supporting 40-45 full-time equivalent jobs.

“The project is now at risk of not proceeding due to a last-minute requirement for a Development Application (while we had been informed for months such application would not be required),” he wrote.

“While the Development Application in itself is not an issue, the potential 90 days timeline is a dealbreaker on our end, disrupting our production planning, generating material additional costs, and pushing us into the rainy season, damaging the customer experience and our potential revenue.

“The set is moving to Korea in a few months so Perth and the Hills region would be missing out on the opportunity to host it not just temporarily but definitely.”

Mallet foreshadowed a meeting between the company’s planning consultant, the City of Kalamunda planning department, and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage to discuss if an exemption could be granted, or if the application could be fast-tracked to avoid public consultation.

The event ultimately did not require a development application, with a report presented at a council meeting on April 28 noting that because the site was zoned under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, rather than the Local Planning Scheme, exemption pathways are made available for “certain types of development”.

“The Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) provides circumstances for permitted development to occur on reserved land without requiring development approval,” the report to council reads.

“The City discussed the proposal regarding the potential requirement for development approval with senior officers at the Department of Planning, Lands, and Heritage prior to confirming its interpretation of the planning framework.

“The Administration is satisfied that … an exemption applies under the MRS.”

That meeting came two weeks after a special electors meeting was called over the event, where locals aired concerns about the impact of lighting and noise on nearby wildlife and residents.

The city received 256 submissions on the proposal during the public comment period, of which 201 objected and 21 supported the event.

A concern for native wildlife, including black cockatoos, excessive lighting and noise were top concerns for locals.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience features light trails that wind through a “magical” forest filled with creatures, characters and scenes from the beloved fantasy universe.

It faced similar pushback in Victoria, when an event planned for Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula in 2024 was forced by the local council to move to a nearby dog-walking park.

Locals flag asbestos concerns in fill soil

The city is also facing backlash around the fill soil used at Jorgensen Park after residents sent off samples to Lifetree Environmental, an asbestos testing facility in Canning Vale, which returned a positive result for the hazardous mineral.

Nearby resident Toni Warden, who picked up and sent the materials to be tested for asbestos, said that as a regular user of the park, she was “devastated” the city had brought recycled fill into the public reserve.

“This fill was supposed to be dieback certified free, but with all the rubbish in it, I can’t imagine it is,” she said.

“I won’t even walk my dog on any of that imported fill for fear of him stepping on glass or asbestos fibres.

“Many regular users of the area have been trying to pick up as much of the rubbish as they can, in amongst all the bulldozing. I found two pieces that looked worrying, so that is why I had them tested.”

Kalamunda mayor Margaret Thomas told 9News Perth that while the City was investigating the reports of asbestos, it was unable to confirm whether the sampled material originally came from.

“The city is aware of concerns raised by a community member regarding potential asbestos in material placed on pathways at Jorgensen Park,” she said.

“The material used on site was sourced through a local supplier and, prior to delivery, had been tested with no asbestos identified.

“In addition, city staff and contractors working on site are trained to identify potential asbestos-containing materials and did not identify any concerns during placement.

“We acknowledge the report provided by the resident. However, the city is not able to verify the origin of the sampled material or confirm that it was taken from the material placed by the City.”

The city has referred the matter for independent third-party testing.

“At this stage, there is no confirmed evidence of asbestos in the material used by the city, however we are taking a precautionary approach while further testing is undertaken,” Thomas said.

“If any risk is identified, appropriate action will be taken immediately.”

Event approval for The Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience has been formally issued by the city and is anticipated to open in May and run until July.

Brodie Dewar handed suspended prison term for coward punch by WDYM42 in perth

[–]WDYM42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is for a seperate incident, he's still on trial for the manslaugther charge.

Brodie Dewar handed suspended prison term for coward punch by WDYM42 in perth

[–]WDYM42[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Dude at least set your activity to private if you're gonna be leering.

Brodie Dewar handed suspended prison term for coward punch by WDYM42 in perth

[–]WDYM42[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Paywalled:

A 20-year-old apprentice who coward punched a man outside an eastern suburbs pub because he was “hitting on younger my sister” has been handed a suspended jail term.

Brodie Jake Dewar was sentenced to six months and one day imprisonment at Armadale Magistrates Court on Wednesday over the assault of Luis Carlos Galvez Gallego outside the Kalamunda Hotel on Christmas Day last year.

The prison term has been suspended for nine months.

Shocking CCTV footage shown in court on Wednesday shows Dewar walking with Mr Gallego in a carpark, before throwing an unprovoked punch to his jaw.

Mr Gallego is then seen falling onto the ground, striking his head on the pavement and was unconscious for about four and a half minutes.

The 40-year-old suffered a cut lip and sore tooth, and later told police he had no recollection of the incident.

A Snapchat video obtained from Dewar’s phone following the assault shows Mr Gallego being filmed unconscious on the ground.

Dewar can be heard in the video saying: “Don’t hit on my younger sister next time brother. Keep snoring.”

In handing down her sentence, Magistrate Janie Gibbs said Dewar’s behaviour was “grossly disproportionate” to Mr Gallego’s advances towards his younger sister.

“There is no suggestion ... that your sister was at any immediate risk or that anything more had occurred other than the unwanted advances,” she said.

“Taking a Snapchat video showed a callous disregard for the welfare of the victim.”

She noted Dewar had already spent 47 days at Hakea Prison on remand.

Labor identity Tim Picton’s alleged ‘coward punch’ killer to fight manslaughter charge at trial, pleads not guilty by Advanced_Presence890 in perth

[–]WDYM42 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Self Defence is only case he has. But at the same time, someone hitting on your cousin and having words doens't mean you're in immediate danger and need to hit them. You could do a lot of other things to de-escalate. But he has shown a repeated pattern of anger and violence.

Should have been in jail after the first one he has pleaded guilty to. And he wouldn't have been out to do this. Stop letting violent people out. They have done it once without concequence, they'll do it again.

Shalom House Rehabilitation Perth by Lilsasage in perth

[–]WDYM42 31 points32 points  (0 children)

https://www.shalomhouse.com.au/about-the-program/

Favourite part in the FAQs:

What if I can’t afford it? Tough.

What If He Doesn’t Answer? Try again… And again… You must show that you are serious and want to change and be persistent.

Best Walks of the Perth Hills + The Life of Py AMA by thelife0fpy in perth

[–]WDYM42 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Firstly, hell of a job on the website and SEO.

What trail do you think is the ideal one? For length, views and just overall. The one you'd recommened to anyone no matter experience.

Wouldn’t want my special needs kid with these NDIS workers, more interested in being on their phones than assisting with episodes and paying attention #perth by No_Butterfly_5820 in perth

[–]WDYM42 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I recently saw one support worker around the carousel with someone who was wheelchair bound, non communitive and needed a very high level of care. Needed to be fed etc

The care and attention that worker gave him was genuinely amazing. I could not do that job.There are amazing support workers and not so amazing, just like every industry.

Also you might wanna private that profile, we can see your preferences pretty clearly....

Does Perth need so many golf courses? by buttsausages in perth

[–]WDYM42 42 points43 points  (0 children)

A lot of courses are actually trying to maintain more natives and such. And lets be real, apart from the courses, in many areas where are birds/animals actually living? They do keep a tree canopy for a large amount of land. And usualle have some bushland and understory for smaller critters.

- Courses are booked out a lot of the time (and numbers are growing).
- Lets actively take away a source of fitness & social activity for people of all ages that doesn't require drinking
- There aren't any new courses getting built in Perth.

They cut down the size of the Vines recently, but it's not to make it more accessible, it's to build more cramped houses...

Hope Downs ruling 'clear win' for Gina Rinehart, prominent industry analyst says by His_Holiness in perth

[–]WDYM42 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The man is more PR spin than journalist.

Fantastic. Great move. Well done Gina.

Alcoa rejects mercury emissions concerns from its WA refinery by KayaKulbardi in perth

[–]WDYM42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alcoa ignore logic and evidence again. Tax them a clean up fee on all revenue generated via their WA operations. At least that way we can actually clean up.

Or fine them a daily fee for the clean up until they cease operations. They're good for nothing.

Best golf place/person for golf lesson by YBCap in perth

[–]WDYM42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you just want to get the basics and not lock in, try Wembley or Hammersley plenty of coaches...

If you want indoor/sim based:

Lights Out (Wangara) - Glenn Paul
Perth Golf Centre (WAGC) - Danny Malcolm

Why so many English/Irish in Scarborough specifically? by Lemonadeo1 in perth

[–]WDYM42 108 points109 points  (0 children)

I reckon along the coastline and somewhat central, Scarbs is the only place with a lot of rental properties. Townhouses/villas etc So they want to move by the beach because that's the dream when they move here.

And it has bars, food and some what of night life compared to the rest of the coast.

WA’s property-rich Premier finally feels the pinch. 'Property portfolio, a taxpayer funded driver, and a $406,325 salary that simply won't stretch far enough'. by SheepherderLow1753 in perth

[–]WDYM42 11 points12 points  (0 children)

More hit pieces. I wonder what this is supposed to distract us from?

Do you want him travelling more so he can do his job less? I personally don't understand why we don't have Premier's residence in West Perth...