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West Australian
21-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Midwest Soccer Association: Chapman Athletic mark their third annual Think Mental Health Round
Round 9 of the Midwest Soccer Association had a reduced fixture list with the women's competition set to resume on Monday and one men's league match postponed. But what the round lacked in quantity, it made up for in quality — and heart. In the reserves, Abrolhos claimed a 4–1 win over Chapman Athletic in a match filled with passion. Regan Ford and Scotty Dewers were on target for Abrolhos, with two own goals completing their tally. Caleb Swart grabbed one for Chapman. Olympic's reserves continued their strong form, securing a 3–1 win over Rovers. Michael Wheeldon, Kaleb Warry, and Daniel Melling all found the net for Olympic, while Justin Lazenby scored the sole goal for Rovers. The men's league match between Olympic and Rovers saw Olympic storm home 5–0. Daniel Lennard led the charge with a brace, supported by goals from Dave Newton, Beau Bradley, and Chevy O'Brien. The Chapman versus Abrolhos men's league match was postponed and will now be played this Wednesday night under lights at Alexander Park. Off the field, Chapman Athletic marked their third annual Think Mental Health Round during the men's reserves match. 'Raising awareness for this cause is very close to our club's community, and having the players wear armbands with handwritten messages of advice, quotes and support showed their commitment to continue advocating for mental health,' said club representative Emma Streich. 'Football West has been very active in this in the metropolitan area, so for us to bring it to our regional town has been a collaborative effort.' The Midwest Soccer Association also confirmed that Geraldton will send two representative squads to the inaugural Football West Regional Senior Country Week. The men's team will be led by Frank Deluca, while the women's side will be coached by Vanessa Gould. With the women's league back in action from Monday and representative honours up for grabs, the season is heating up both on and off the pitch.
West Australian
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Perth chef Scott Bridger returns to Geraldton's Shore Leave festival with Abrolhos long table lunch
Renowned Perth chef Scott Bridger will return to the Mid West this week for three Shore Leave culinary events. Along with the former head chef of Michelin-starred restaurant Noma, Ben Ing, Mr Bridger will cater at two sold-out Abrolhos Long Table lunches on East Wallabi Island as well as the popular Mid West Paddock to Plate event held at Yanget Farm in the Chapman Valley. 'It's like the yin and yang, one at the beach and one out bush on a farm,' Mr Bridger said. Now in its fifth year and held on the pristine sands of the remote island group, the long-table lunch has been expanded across two days for the first time to cater for high demand. Mr Bridger, co-owner of North Fremantle's Bib and Tucker, is excited to be back for his second year. 'Last year was the highlight of my culinary escapades so I jumped at the opportunity when they asked me back,' he said. His cooking style blends seasonal, foraged and locally sourced produce with traditional smoking, pickling and wood-fired techniques focusing on the best seafood, meat and native ingredients that WA has to offer. This year is an exclusively seafood event and guests can expect a feast of Abrolhos fare, with scallops, flame-grilled octopus, pink snapper and, of course, western rock lobster on the menu. 'We've redesigned the barbecue this year, so we're going to be hanging fish and octopus over the flames,' Mr Bridger said. 'It's a pretty special place, not only for the guests but also for the chefs, cooking over flames, metres from the ocean. 'We're doing two days this year, so I'm hoping to get a little time off, put on a mask and get amongst some of the most pristine waters in WA.' Tickets are available for the Paddock to Plate on Saturday, April 26. Return bus transfers from Geraldton are available. Visit
