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Daily Telegraph
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
AFL news, updates: Children stood up at school holiday program as West Coast Eagles torn to shreds for ‘misunderstanding'
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Families are demanding answers after a paid school holiday program was left short-changed after the West Coast Eagles pulled out of the event at the last minute. Children kitted out in full Eagles gear turned up to a planned event – which required families to book and pay for their kids – at the Victoria Park leisure centre on Monday morning, but left disappointed after the AFL stars promised never showed up. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. 'On the day my kids put on their Eagles gear and we took them to the event,' mother Jasmin Livsey told 6PR Perth on Wednesday. 'Unfortunately, when I picked my kids up, they were quite disappointed and sad to let me know that the Eagles didn't show up.' have reached out to the West Coast Eagles for comment. The West Coast Eagles didn't turn up to a paid school holiday program, leaving families and children shattered. (Photo by) When asked by host Simon Beaumont about what explanation was given for the stars' no-show, Livsey said there was nothing said, and it was just another case of the Eagles falling short in their community obligations. 'My understanding is that this is not a one-off event (from the Eagles). This is a repeated failure by the Eagles to deliver on community obligations,' she said. The Eagles say it was simply a misunderstanding. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images) 'It's also important to understand that the arrangement between the town of Vic Park and the Eagles is connected to the Lathlain Park deal, where the Eagles have premises within the town of Vic Park. 'A condition as part of the deal is that the Eagles are required to perform 100 hours per year of player involvement in events such as this.' The Eagles said they had to pull out at the last minute due to players being unavailable, stating it was simply a misunderstanding to 6PR: 'There was a misunderstanding regarding player availability on the day. 'The club will have conversations with the organisers about facilitating the next visit.' Originally published as Children stood up at school holiday program as West Coast Eagles torn to shreds for 'misunderstanding'
The Advertiser
15-07-2025
- The Advertiser
Famine to feast for German backpacker in outback ordeal
A German backpacker who spent almost two weeks lost in the outback after abandoning her bogged van lost more than 10kg during the ordeal. Carolina Wilga was found by a driver on Friday after disappearing on June 29 near the remote WA town of Beacon, about 300km northeast of Perth. The 26-year-old returned to social media on Monday night, posting photos from her hospital bed in Perth. Ms Wilga playfully smiles while holding a bunch of flowers in one image, surrounded by a vast array of food. "When you need to gain 12 kilograms back," the Instagram caption read. The second image is a close-up of the tasty delicacies, including chocolate and pastries. "Thanks to the German Consulate," its caption said. Ms Wilga suffered cuts, bruises, dehydration and fatigue during her ordeal in bushland, where overnight temperatures fell to almost freezing. In a statement on Monday, she thanked her rescuers and explained why she left her Mitsubishi van, which police found about 35km from a main track in a dense bush nature reserve. "Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food and clothing there," she said in the statement issued by WA Police. "The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly. "As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost." Ms Wilga also thanked the driver who found her, describing the woman named Tania as a "rescuer and angel". "Western Australia has taught me what it really means to be part of a true community," she said. She believes she survived because of an "incredible outpouring of support". "The thought of all the people who believed in me, searched for me, and kept hoping for me gave me the strength to carry on during my darkest moments," she said. "For this, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart." Police Commissioner Col Blanch said Ms Wilga's survival was remarkable given the amount of time she had spent in the wilderness. "That's not something you would ordinarily expect, particularly in regional WA," Mr Blanch told 6PR radio. "To meet Tania on the road just at that moment (was) extraordinary luck." Police previously said Ms Wilga spent just one night with her van after it got bogged in the Karroun Hill Nature Reserve bushland. She followed the sun and walked 24km west, thinking that would be her best bet of finding a road. She had minimal food and water and was in the elements for 11 nights. A German backpacker who spent almost two weeks lost in the outback after abandoning her bogged van lost more than 10kg during the ordeal. Carolina Wilga was found by a driver on Friday after disappearing on June 29 near the remote WA town of Beacon, about 300km northeast of Perth. The 26-year-old returned to social media on Monday night, posting photos from her hospital bed in Perth. Ms Wilga playfully smiles while holding a bunch of flowers in one image, surrounded by a vast array of food. "When you need to gain 12 kilograms back," the Instagram caption read. The second image is a close-up of the tasty delicacies, including chocolate and pastries. "Thanks to the German Consulate," its caption said. Ms Wilga suffered cuts, bruises, dehydration and fatigue during her ordeal in bushland, where overnight temperatures fell to almost freezing. In a statement on Monday, she thanked her rescuers and explained why she left her Mitsubishi van, which police found about 35km from a main track in a dense bush nature reserve. "Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food and clothing there," she said in the statement issued by WA Police. "The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly. "As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost." Ms Wilga also thanked the driver who found her, describing the woman named Tania as a "rescuer and angel". "Western Australia has taught me what it really means to be part of a true community," she said. She believes she survived because of an "incredible outpouring of support". "The thought of all the people who believed in me, searched for me, and kept hoping for me gave me the strength to carry on during my darkest moments," she said. "For this, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart." Police Commissioner Col Blanch said Ms Wilga's survival was remarkable given the amount of time she had spent in the wilderness. "That's not something you would ordinarily expect, particularly in regional WA," Mr Blanch told 6PR radio. "To meet Tania on the road just at that moment (was) extraordinary luck." Police previously said Ms Wilga spent just one night with her van after it got bogged in the Karroun Hill Nature Reserve bushland. She followed the sun and walked 24km west, thinking that would be her best bet of finding a road. She had minimal food and water and was in the elements for 11 nights. A German backpacker who spent almost two weeks lost in the outback after abandoning her bogged van lost more than 10kg during the ordeal. Carolina Wilga was found by a driver on Friday after disappearing on June 29 near the remote WA town of Beacon, about 300km northeast of Perth. The 26-year-old returned to social media on Monday night, posting photos from her hospital bed in Perth. Ms Wilga playfully smiles while holding a bunch of flowers in one image, surrounded by a vast array of food. "When you need to gain 12 kilograms back," the Instagram caption read. The second image is a close-up of the tasty delicacies, including chocolate and pastries. "Thanks to the German Consulate," its caption said. Ms Wilga suffered cuts, bruises, dehydration and fatigue during her ordeal in bushland, where overnight temperatures fell to almost freezing. In a statement on Monday, she thanked her rescuers and explained why she left her Mitsubishi van, which police found about 35km from a main track in a dense bush nature reserve. "Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food and clothing there," she said in the statement issued by WA Police. "The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly. "As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost." Ms Wilga also thanked the driver who found her, describing the woman named Tania as a "rescuer and angel". "Western Australia has taught me what it really means to be part of a true community," she said. She believes she survived because of an "incredible outpouring of support". "The thought of all the people who believed in me, searched for me, and kept hoping for me gave me the strength to carry on during my darkest moments," she said. "For this, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart." Police Commissioner Col Blanch said Ms Wilga's survival was remarkable given the amount of time she had spent in the wilderness. "That's not something you would ordinarily expect, particularly in regional WA," Mr Blanch told 6PR radio. "To meet Tania on the road just at that moment (was) extraordinary luck." Police previously said Ms Wilga spent just one night with her van after it got bogged in the Karroun Hill Nature Reserve bushland. She followed the sun and walked 24km west, thinking that would be her best bet of finding a road. She had minimal food and water and was in the elements for 11 nights. A German backpacker who spent almost two weeks lost in the outback after abandoning her bogged van lost more than 10kg during the ordeal. Carolina Wilga was found by a driver on Friday after disappearing on June 29 near the remote WA town of Beacon, about 300km northeast of Perth. The 26-year-old returned to social media on Monday night, posting photos from her hospital bed in Perth. Ms Wilga playfully smiles while holding a bunch of flowers in one image, surrounded by a vast array of food. "When you need to gain 12 kilograms back," the Instagram caption read. The second image is a close-up of the tasty delicacies, including chocolate and pastries. "Thanks to the German Consulate," its caption said. Ms Wilga suffered cuts, bruises, dehydration and fatigue during her ordeal in bushland, where overnight temperatures fell to almost freezing. In a statement on Monday, she thanked her rescuers and explained why she left her Mitsubishi van, which police found about 35km from a main track in a dense bush nature reserve. "Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food and clothing there," she said in the statement issued by WA Police. "The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly. "As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost." Ms Wilga also thanked the driver who found her, describing the woman named Tania as a "rescuer and angel". "Western Australia has taught me what it really means to be part of a true community," she said. She believes she survived because of an "incredible outpouring of support". "The thought of all the people who believed in me, searched for me, and kept hoping for me gave me the strength to carry on during my darkest moments," she said. "For this, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart." Police Commissioner Col Blanch said Ms Wilga's survival was remarkable given the amount of time she had spent in the wilderness. "That's not something you would ordinarily expect, particularly in regional WA," Mr Blanch told 6PR radio. "To meet Tania on the road just at that moment (was) extraordinary luck." Police previously said Ms Wilga spent just one night with her van after it got bogged in the Karroun Hill Nature Reserve bushland. She followed the sun and walked 24km west, thinking that would be her best bet of finding a road. She had minimal food and water and was in the elements for 11 nights.
Perth Now
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Entire city council sacked
An entire council has been sacked and replaced with three commissioners to put an end to a long running saga that has plagued the City of Nedlands. Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley took drastic action after four councillors quit the council based in Perth's western suburbs on Monday leaving it without a quorum to make decisions. Councillors Fergus Bennett, Noel Youngman, Ben Hodson and Hengameh Amiry all pulled the pin following years of dysfunction at the council. Nedlands Mayor Fiona Argyle welcomed the resignation of the four councillors which she described as a 'fantastic day' during a trainwreck interview on ABC Perth. Supplied Credit: Supplied Mr Bennett had served on the council for 23 years, telling 6PR all his efforts to get positive outcomes for the community had fallen on deaf ears. 'So I thought it was … time to leave the building,' he said. The veteran councillor claimed notices were often skipped in council meetings and the mayor would often rule against a person talking and when they arced up they would be accused of being misogynistic. 'It's light entertainment,' he said. The former councillor said the only way to force the mayor to leave was if there was no longer a quorum and the minister was forced to step in. Nedlands Mayor Fiona Argyle told ABC Perth she welcomed the resignation of the four councillors which she described as a 'fantastic day' during a trainwreck interview. 'I am the most popularly elected mayor since the 70s,' she said. 'I am a globalised girl with almost three university degrees that can speak two languages, if they want to put that on me that's their business.' City of Nedlands Mayor Fiona Argyle opposed a Perth Children's Hospice and parkland on Class A Reserve next to Swanbourne Beach. Supplied Credit: Supplied Mayor Argyle had been at loggerheads with the state government over plans for a children's hospice and park on council land located next to Swanbourne Beach, in Perth's western suburbs. The council blocked a development application from the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation's to turn a Class A Reserve into an oasis for terminally ill children and the community. Planning and Lands Minister John Cary stepped in and took excise of the land to allow the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation to create a park for patients, families and the community. 'No one on this planet is against dying children,' Mayor Argyle said. 'No one hates dying children. Everyone loves dying children. 'It had a Whadjuk Noongar trail on it for 40,000 years and it was the only beach access, so should that go into private hands?' Minister for Local Government Hannah Beazley sacked the entire City of Nedlands Council after four councillors quit leaving the council without a quorum to make decisions. Supplied Credit: Supplied After the four councillors resigned Minister Beazley said she would bring an end to the saga of dysfunction and disunity that plagued the City of Nedlands and appoint three commissioners as quickly as possible. 'I'm currently working with the department through that process, having conversations with people who may be appropriate commissioners and provide the skill sets, intelligence and backgrounds that I will need to take to the city of Nedlands to sort out the core governance that have been plaguing that city for some time,' she said. The minister said there was nothing stopping the sacked councillors from running for council again during the October elections, but encouraged them to reflect on their behaviour and the decisions they had made. 'I've had concerns about the City of Nedlands Netherlands for quite some time, so the department has had them under investigation,' said. 'That investigation is due to wrap up soon and will be a useful resource for the commissioners coming in as a source of information.'
West Australian
18-06-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
North West housing shortage now ‘very clear' for Zempilas following listening tour
Opposition leader Basil Zempilas has revealed his big takeaway from his listening tour in the State's North West is that the region has a 'grave' housing problem. At the start of June, Mr Zempilas visited a number of towns in the north west including Port Hedland, Karratha and Exmouth. Mr Zempilas told 6PR his trip to the Pilbara was a revelation for him on housing in the region. 'I have been well aware that we have a housing crisis in Perth, and it's been very clear to me . . . but to go up north and see how grave the situation is up there with housing, public housing, construction of housing, release of land for housing,' he said. 'It is very clear to me now that this is a statewide epidemic, we just can't get enough housing for the people that we need.' Mr Zempilas said the housing response needed to be applied to across the State. 'This is the seriousness of the situation, not just about what's happening here in the city, it's also what's happening in our State,' he said. 'If we want to continue to grow our state, for it to remain the economic powerhouse that it is, we need to find ways to get more housing into our Statewide system.' City of Karratha Mayor Daniel Scott said he was glad Mr Zempilas was bringing up the issue as he thought many metropolitan residents weren't aware of the struggles in the regions. Mr Scott said the situation in the region was 'dire' with a potential shortage of 3000 homes over five years just to house staff for upcoming projects. 'We have a perception issue up here of being a mining region or mining city and although it is a mining region, towns like Karratha we're a port city,' he said. 'There are no mines in Karratha, we're a port city where we export iron ore and oil and gas and salt and we're of such strategic importance to not just the state but the national economy. 'The housing situation in Karratha is in our opinion of far more importance than it is elsewhere because we're literally underpinning the national economy and we are the answer to decarbonising Australia.' The comments come as the Duties Amendment Bill 2025 was passed by parliament on Tuesday, lifting the transfer duty exemptions for first home buyers. No transfer duty is payable for homes valued up to $500,000 while the rate of duty is reduced for homes between $500,000 and $700,000 in the Perth metropolitan and Peel region. Outside the two regions the reduced rate of duty goes up to $750,000. An estimated 22,000 first home buyers will pay less duty across the next four years with 8000 will pay none. Finance Minister David Michael said the legislation would help get more people into homes. 'I'm proud to see this legislation pass through the WA Parliament last night, delivering on our election commitment to help more Western Australians achieve their dream of home ownership,' he said. 'It is significant legislation aimed at assisting first home buyers but beyond that it will help those people looking at off-the-plan purchases.'
West Australian
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Radio ratings: 6PR slumps as 96FM triumphs with midday listeners
Nine Radio's Perth station has been hit with a midday slump, with 6PR's morning and afternoon programming dropping listeners. New GFK radio ratings released on Tuesday for the March to May period show 6PR hosts Simon Beaumont and Oliver Peterson both lost 1.2 per cent in their ratings. Overall, the station's weekday audience dropped 0.9 per cent to 6.6 per cent, after a turbulent year, including losing 4.3 per cent of listeners aged 55 to 64 — a key demographic for the station, Both Beaumont and Peterson were shifted as part of a programming overhaul late last year, with Nine's east coast bosses dumping the afternoon's show, forcing the pair to cover the space. Peterson's ratings of 4.5 per cent are now lower than when Nine dumped former host Julie-anne Sprague's show. Once a Drive host from 3pm to 6pm, Peterson was relegated to a 1pm to 5pm shift — now missing out crucial listeners after 5pm. Instead, 6PR now runs sports talkback into the early evening. Across town, ABC Perth saw a rise of 0.6 per cent — lead by new Drive host Gary Adshead, who defected from 6PR late last year, who saw ratings grow to 5.7 per cent, up 1.2 per cent. It follows new ABC managing director Hugh Marks visiting the ABC Perth offices last week, telling staff of a renewed importance of traditional broadcast — such as radio and TV. On the FM dial, after reaching stratospheric highs last survey, Nova dropped 2.3 per cent as a station, while breakfast crew Nat Locke and Shaun McManus were hit with a 2.2 per cent drop, as speculation continues over the absence of the pair's partner Nathan Morris. 96FM maintained a solid midday audience between 9am and 4pm, winning a fifth of the Perth market.
