First-time federal candidate, Anika Wells, secured the seat of Lilley for Labor with a 901 vote lead against Brad Carswell.
Prior to this win, the odds have not been on Labor’s side as they were only able to retain five seats in Queensland.
Retaining the seat of Lilley was their best chance at putting a halt to their dwindling number of Queensland seats. Failure to retain the seat would mean they don’t retain any seats north of the Brisbane River.
With Wells’ narrow victory, the party was able to win six out of the 30 Queensland seats.
The seat of Lilley was held by the former prime minister and treasurer, Wayne Swan since 1988. Prior to that, Swan has also had a term from 1993-1996
Lilley’s 142-square-kilometer electorate spans from the north’s bayside Brighton up to the east’s Brisbane Airport. This follows the south’s Brisbane river.
Anika Wells thanked voters for the support as she waved at drivers during rush hour on Sandgate Road this morning.
The former lawyer’s campaign focused on securing funds for local medical facilities and educational institutions. Aside from that, Wells is also an advocate for taking action against the threats of climate change. Something the locals found
As someone who was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease while she was pregnant, Wells experienced the shortcomings of public healthcare first-hand. The experience prompted her to advocate for a proper healthcare system.
Locals are now waiting for the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to officiate the declaration of Labor’s victory.
Despite Brad Carswell’s loss in Lilley, LNP has managed to retain the marginal seats of Petrie and Dickson.
Below is a list of the top and leading Optometrists in Perth. To help you find the best optometrist located near you in Perth, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
This article is updated every 3-4 months.
Perth’s Best Optometrists:
The top rated optometrists who performs eye exams and treats eye-related diseases are:
Dr David Shanahan – David Shanahan Optometrists
Dr Andrew Young – Eyeconik Optometrists
Dr Jean-Pierre Guillon – Eye5 Optometrists
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David Shanahan Optometrists
Dr. David Shanahan – David Shanahan Optometrists
Dr. David Shanahan has more than two decades of experience in Optometry in Ireland, England, and Australia. He earned hi Fellowship in Optometry in Ireland. He has interests in myopia in teenagers, dry eyes treatment, visual correction, reduction of visual stress. He commit himself to deliver the best eye treatment in every patient he handles.
Products/Services:
Colour Vision Testing, Dry Eye Testing and Treatment, Myopia and Myopia Control
“I’d you are looking for extraordinary glasses, up to the moment optical equipment and beautiful service look no further. David is passionate about eye care and beautiful frames. His team are very helpful and have a good ideas about which style of frames might suit your personality. Well worth the trip to Fremantle!” – Cate Rose
Eyeconik Optometrists
Dr. Andrew Young – Eyeconik Optometrists
Dr. Andrew Young is a graduate from the University of New South Wales. With his more than three decades of experience in Optometry, he decided to opened his own practice in Osborne Park with his wife. He strives to give his patients the best eye care treatment at any possible ways. His excellent eye care service has led him to gain inter-referral relationships with various eye practitioners and famous Ophthalmologists.
“Andrew has been our family optometrist for over 15 years and now I have children of my own I wouldn’t consider taking them to anyone else. He recently tested my 6 year old daughter’s eyes and is always very thorough meaning you leave the consultation confident that nothing has been missed. I unreservedly recommend Andrew and the team at Eyeconik, especially to other Mums like me who want the reassurance that their children have been properly examined.” – Bailey Bosch
Eye5 Optometrists
Dr. Jean-Pierre Guillon – Eye5 Optometrists
Dr. Jean-Pierre Guillon graduated from the City University, London in 1976 and completed his extended training at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He has interests in helping children and adults with learning difficulties. His research on visual coordination had led him to determine the significance of colour and how it can help his patients to reduce their visual confusion and strain. He is also the founding director of Dyslexia Centre of Australia that aims to help people to be more educated in different eye problems like dyslexia.
Address: 2/234 Main St, Osborne Park WA 6017 Phone: (08) 9345 2234 Website: www.eye5.com.au
REVIEWS:
“While my youngest daughter started reading at age three, she never really enjoyed it. She preferred audio books and buddy reading. While she excelled at superficial reading age tests and eye examines, we never really understood why she was a reluctant reader. Her teacher at Moerlina encouraged us to keep looking for a solution but we were hesitant to spend more money on optometrists who insisted that there was no problem with her vision.
That was until we met JP Guillon at Eye 5 Optometrists…After a detailed eye examination, JP recommended glasses to realign her eyes and reduce eye strain. JP predicted that with her new glasses, Inde would be reading spontaneously and joyously by the end of summer (a period of less than three months). While we were optimistic, we were genuinely surprised by her progress. Previously she would read 2-3 pages a night before fatiguing. Reading every night was a chore, certainly not a pleasure. By the end of summer, she had devoured the Carol Wilkinson Dragon Keeper trilogy! This term, she has enthusiastically looked forward to a weekly visit to the library to stock up on books. Her confidence at school has improved significantly. She no longer judges a book by its size and word length. Her favourite author is Michael Morporgo and her favourite genre is historical fiction. Reading is now one of her favourite leisure activities! We have been delighted with JP’s expertise and advice.” – Josephine Muir
Three separate explosions disrupted the peace in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, killing at least four and leaving 7 others injured according to police sources.
The deadly blasts went off last Sunday as panic ensued. According to authorities, two explosions took place in the capital’s center while the other two on the outskirts.
Police claim that crude or improvised explosives triggered the blasts.
An official suspects that a Maoist splinter group was responsible for the explosions after their flyers were found near the area. The group held a nationwide strike in protest of their cadre’s death after a police encounter that happened over a week before. The incidents came on the eve of the protest.
Police implicated the same group in another Kathmandu explosion that killed one civilian last February.
According to police officer Shyam Lal Gyawali, three of the victims died “on the spot” while the fourth died at the hospital while undergoing medical treatment.
The initial explosion killed one person in the Ghattekulo residential area. Three other people were killed in the second blast that happened in the Sukedhara area. The third blast injured two more people in the Thankot area of the capital. All of the seven injured were hospitalized.
17-year-old student Govinda Bhandari told Reuters news agency in an interview: “I heard a big noise and rushed to the spot to find the walls of a house had developed cracks due to the impact of the blast.”
Security forces have restricted the blast locations while investigations are currently ongoing. The government banned activities of the suspected Maoist splinter group as they were outlawed following the deadly incident.
Below is a list of the top and leading Radiologists in Perth. To help you find the best radiologist located near you in Perth, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
This article is updated every 3-4 months.
Perth’s Best Radiologists:
Here are the top rated radiologists that use medical imaging procedures for diagnosing and treating diseases:
Dr Mark Hamlin – Imaging Central
Dr Rushani Samarakoon – Western Radiology
Dr Bo Arys – SKG Radiology
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Imaging Central
Dr. Mark Hamlin – Imaging Central Claremont
Dr. Mark Hamlin is currently the radiologists and clinical director of Imaging Central and consultant of PainSense. He took his radiology training in Auckland, New Zealand. He also received the MGF Donnan Prize in 2006 which was the highest award for Pathology examination during his fifth year of specialist training.
Dr. Rushani Samarakoon earned her medical degree in 2006 then took her advanced study in Radiology at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka. She receieved her fellowship from Australian and New Zealand College of radiologists in 2017. Since she has an interests with breast and chest imaging, she undertook an advanced fellowship in Breast and Thoraic imaging at Royal Perth Hospital and fellowship in Body imaging at Fiona Stanley Hospital. She currently works at the Western Radiology as a consultant radiologists.
Products/Services:
CT Scan, Ultrasound, Digital Xray, MRI, DEXA Bone Density, Intervention, Dental Xray
LOCATION:
Address: 2/810 N Lake Rd, Cockburn Central WA 6164 Phone: (08) 9200 2777 Website: www. wradi.com.au
REVIEWS:
“Really had great service here, the staff try very hard to do what they can to give you a positive experience and are very sympathetic. Could not have been happier with the sonographers. And on top of all this, to be bulk billed too! Amazing!” – Philip R.
SKG Radiology
Dr. Bo Arys – SKG Radiology
Dr. Bo Arys completed her medical degree and radiology training at the University of Ghent in Belgium. She has a vast experience in Paediatric Radiology, Body and Oncology Imaging, Women’s Imaging and Breast Radiology. She also involves herself to mentoring and teaching medical students and young generations of radiologists.
Address: 1/187 High Rd, Willetton WA 6155 Phone: (08) 9354 0900 Website: www.skg.com.au
REVIEWS:
“She was lovely and considerate with my mum who was in severe pain and required Xrays and a CT. She took the time to ensure that she was able to lie comfortably on her broken back and were happy to change the way that her Xrays were taken to help her be as comfortable as possible. The report was available very quickly.” – Karen S.
Below is a list of the top and leading Pathologists in Perth. To help you find the best pathologist located near you in Perth, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
This article is updated every 3-4 months.
Perth’s Best Pathologists:
The top rated pathologists studies the causes and effects of diseases through laboratory examinations are:
Dr Ram Tampi – Clinipath Pathology
Dr Melissa Lombard – Perth Adult Speech Pathology
Dr Kunali Shah – Chatterbox Speech Pathology
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Clinipath Pathology
Dr. Ram Tampi – Clinipath Pathology
Dr. Ram Tampi is a graduate from the Liverpool University in United Kingdom. He completed his specialized training in clinical haematology at Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia and Royal Perth Hospital. He has an interest in myelodysplastic disorders (preleukaemias), myelomas, lymphomas, thrombosis and thrombocytopenia. Currently, he has a private practice in Osborne Park and works as an experienced staff at Royal Perth Hospital.
Products/Services:
Ancestry & Genealogy “DNA” Testing, Paternal DNA Testing, Medical Genetics
Dr. Melissa Lombard – Perth Adult Speech Pathology
Dr. Melissa Lombard has a wide range of experience in speech pathology specifically with adult communication and swallowing issues. She previously worked in private and public sectors in Australia and United Kingdom before she settled to her own practice in Subiaco and Shenton Park in Perth. She is affliated with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), UK and Health and Care Professions’ Council, UK.
Products/Services:
DV Services, Stuttering, Swallowing Problems, Communication Aids, Neurological Problems
“I would highly recommend Dr. Melissa and her team on providing awesome medical services with my son.” – Karina D.
Chatterbox Speech Pathology
Dr. Kunali Shah – Chatterbox Speech Pathology
Dr. Kunali Shah is a passionate advocate of developing children’s individual strengths. With this, she founded Chatterbox Speech Pathology that aims to help the children and their families to build effective communication and language skills. She is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologists that received training in various well-known treatment techniques such as Lidcombe, PROMPT, LAMP and Hanen. She also has a vast experience in using Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems for building communication skills with non-verbal children.
Products/Services:
Expressive language delay, Comprehension delay, Stuttering, Literacy difficulties, Late talkers, Articulation difficulties and clarity, Working with children with disabilities, Assistive and Alternative Communication systems (for non-verbal or semi-verbal children), Play skills, Interactive and social skills, Language Development Centre applications, Feeding and swallowing difficulties, Professional development workshops, School screenings for language skills
“Dr. Shah has helped my son with his stutter. She is also gorgeous with every kids she handles. Highly recommended for children who suffer with language and communication difficulties.” – Fiona A.
Three of the twelve French citizens captured by US-backed fighters in Syria are the first ISIL members to receive a death sentence. The Iraqi court ruling was made last Sunday in Baghdad.
An Iraqi court sentenced Kevin Gonot, Leonard Lopez and Salim Machou to death and have 30 days to appeal. According to a court official, the three were found guilty of joining the Islamic State militant group.
Kevin Gonot, 32, was arrested in Syria with his family back in 2017.
Leonard Lopez, 32, entered Syria with his wife and 2 kids after traveling to IS-held Mosul according to French investigators.
Salim Machou, 41, is a member of an IS cell that committed attacks in Syria and Iraq according to France’s Centre d’Analyse du Terrorisme (CAT).
Nabil Boudi, the lawyer of Lopez, heavily condemned the trial calling it a “summary justice.” In an interview with AFP News Agency, the lawyer said that the court ruling was “based solely on a series of interrogations in Baghdad jails”.
Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, declined to comment on the court ruling, saying it is Iraq’s sovereign matter.
US-backed Syrian Democratic forces caught thousands of ISIL members who are now under the custody of Iraq after being repatriated from Syria.
According to the BBC, approximately 6,000 ISIL members originate from Europe.
Iraqi courts have been putting hundreds of foreigners on trial. many of whom were sentenced to life in prison or given the death penalty. As of yet, none of these foreign ISIL members have been executed.
Human rights activists claim that Iraq’s trials rely heavily on circumstantial evidence or and using torture to extract confessions from alleged ISIL members.
Amnesty International reports last April that Iraq is one of the top five nations in the world that use capital punishment.
Below is a list of the top and leading Paediatric Dentists in Perth. To help you find the best paediatric dentists located near you in Perth, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
This article is updated every 3-4 months.
Perth’s Best Paediatric Dentists:
The top rated paediatric dentists that deals with the oral health of children are:
Dr Justin Wong – Kinderdental
Dr Peter Readman – Bicton & Cockburn Paediatric Dentistry
Dr Marilyn Lobo – Prime Childrens Dental Care
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Kinderdental
Dr. Justin Wong – Kinderdental
Dr. Justin Wong earned his Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry at the University of Western Australia. He finished his doctorate study in Paediatic Dentistry at the University of Melbourne. During his work in Northern Suburbs of Perth as a general dentists, he began to have interest in helping children that made him decide to take his post-graduate specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry. Currently, he is the principal paediatric dentist at Kinderdental and a consultant paediatric dentists at Perth Children’s Hospital. He is also a member of Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry and Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry.
Products/Services:
Comprehensive Oral Examinations, X-rays (radiographs), Preventive Care, Fillings (restorations), Extractions, Sedation, General anaesthesia, Dental trauma
“My two boys were Dr. Justin’s patients for the last three years that we spent in Perth. Dr. Justin is a great pediatric dentist that I would highly recommend. In fact he is the best one we’ve ever had so far. He is caring and attentive to your needs and kindly explains and answers all your questions and concerns. The hygienists are great at doing their job. Teeth always shine after a routine cleaning. Making an appointment is easy, the office is well equipped and very clean. Kids loved the waiting area too.” – Natalya Khvan
Bicton & Cockburn Paediatric Dentistry
Dr. Peter Readman – Bicton & Cockburn Paediatric Dentistry
Dr. Peter Readman attained his Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry and specialist training at the University of Western Australia. He got his Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and received the College Medal award. He generally has an interests to all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry but he specifically passionate in complex restorative management, Sports dentistry, Special Needs dentistry and dental trauma management.
Products/Services:
Preventive Care, Fillings / Crowns, Digital Radiography, Nitrous Oxide Sedation / General Anaesthesia, Children with Special Needs, Emergency Care, Sports Dentistry, Infant Care, Child Dental Benefit Scheme
“Dr Peter Readman & his team are absolutely AMAZING. Master 11 had always been terrified of Dentists after a disaster experience when he was just 3yrs old. It was then I discovered there was such a thing as a Paediatric Dentist and since switching to Peter he now loves the Dentist. Last year Peter took 10 teeth out for him (shock horror) in hospital & the experience was amazing – not even Bill Shock. Peter & his staff are super friendly, incredibly compassionate & absolutely nothing is too much trouble. They even made the experience of mouth guard fitting fun. I would have no hesitation in recommending Peter & his team – they are SIMPLY THE BEST.” – Jac T.
Prime Childrens Dental Care
Dr. Marilyn Lobo – Prime Dental Care
Dr. Marilyn Lobo is a graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Dental Science at University of Western Australia and completed her advanced study in General Dentistry at University of Maryland. She became the Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Currently, she has a private practice at West Perth, Western Australia as Specialist Paediatric Dentist. She is also a Clinical Tutor in the School of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Western Australia.
Products/Services:
General Dental Services, Preventive Care, Common Procedures, Medicare Child Dental Benefit Scheme, General Anaesthesia
“Dr Lobo has been fantastic from the start. She has been so warm and friendly with Kaelan and has showed a genuine interest and concern for him under her care. My young son had dental treatment under general anaesthetic today and she was very helpful afterwards, answering any questions and giving appropriate advice. She also called quickly in the evening to see how he was doing after the procedure. And his teeth look fantastic. Can not recommend Marilyn highly enough!” – Ashéna Bysterveld
Banking on nostalgia seems to be a pretty good fallback for stars of the 1990s and the Spice Girls are no stranger to this idea. When the Spice Girls announced their reunion back in 2018, fans were ecstatic. It seemed too good to be true. In fact, it apparently is.
First, there was the disappointing news that Victoria Beckham a.k.a Posh Spice won’t be joining the reunion. (Way to leave a gaping void in our tween hearts!) And now, it seems that the world tour is on a rocky start.
When the Spice Girls reunion concert kicked off in Dublin, Ireland they left many disappointed as the show was plagued with audio issues. Fans took to social media to address the issue and many complained about the sound delays, feedback, and even not being able to hear our favorite 90’s pop icons at all. What a bust.
Certain fans couldn’t help but just walk out right then and there, clearly frustrated about not getting what they paid for.
In Instagram story later that night, Mel B was the only member of the famous girl group to address what happened. Scary Spice thanked the fans who attended their show and went on to say “We will see you in Cardiff and hopefully the vocals and the sound will be much, much better.
The four women continued to with the set list of their greatest hits despite the audio problems.
Their reunion show in Dublin was first Spice Girls performance since they appeared in the Olympics closing ceremony back in 2012. The girl group will continue on to perform 12 more concerts in the United Kingdom. Hopefully, without any technical difficulties.
Madame Tussauds just dropped their wax figure of Ariana Grande in London and her legion of fans are just not having it. While the pop music icon looks incredibly beautiful in real life, fans can’t say the same for her wax sculpture version.
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The less than impressive wax figure was unveiled last week and will continue to be on display in London for five more weeks. If you haven’t seen it, we suggest not to bother going to see the actual thing. The wax statue wouldn’t even pass for a Grande impersonator without her signature high ponytail, knee-high boots, and an oversized sweater.
Since the unveiling, the people of Twitter have been sharing their two cents about how the figure looks nothing like Ari. One Twitter user claims the figure looks like the pop star if she were on crack. Another has gone as far as saying Ariana should take offense rather than be flattered by Madame Tussauds gesture.
This isn’t the first time Madame Tussauds came under fire for their botched waxwork of famous personalities. Remember Meghan Markle’s? If you don’t, let’s leave it that way.
Another major celebrity that Madame Tussauds have failed to give justice to is the Queen B herself, Beyonce. The New York Times reported that the famed wax museum had to make chances to Bey’s wax figure due to heavy criticism for the lack of likeness.
So should we expect Ari’s wax figure to undergo major changes as well? Amidst the backlash, we can only hope so. As of yet, Ariana Grande is too busy being her fabulous self to react to the issue.
Below is a list of the top and leading Surgeons in Perth. To help you find the best surgeon located near you in Perth, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
This article is updated every 3-4 months.
Perth’s Best Surgeons:
The top rated surgeons who performs surgical procedures are:
Dr Jon Armstrong – Advance Surgical
Dr Ravi Rao – Perth Surgical & Bariatrics
Dr Stephen Watson – Lap Surgery
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Advance Surgical
Dr. Jon Armstrong – Advance Surgical
Dr. Jon Armstrong had performed multiple bariatric and sleeve gastrectomies operations. He has presented a series of studies and lectures during international meetings. Since 2002, he has working with St. John of God Hospital Subiaco and Hollywood Private Hospital as a consultant surgeon. He is also affliated with various organizations such as Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand (OSSANZ), International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES) International Surgical Society (ISS), Australian and New Zealand Endocrine Surgeons (ANZES), and West Australian Endocrine Surgeons (WAES.
“I would like to commend Dr. Armstrong and his team who did a great job on performing general surgery for my mother.” -Hannah S.
Perth Surgical & Bariatrics
Dr. Ravi Rao – Perth Surgical & Bariatrics
Dr. Ravi Rao has a reputable record in weight-loss and general surgery. He has been performing various surgical procedures that ensures his patients to experience a top-rated and safe treatment. He generally has an interests with minimally-invasive bariatric procedures and gastric bypass procedures. Being a GESA accredited endoscopist, Dr. Rao can also perform gastroscopy and colonoscopies.
Products/Services:
Weight Loss Surgery, Gallstone Surgery, Hernia, Reflux Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery
“I had the Gastric sleeve done with Dr Rao. I am very happy that I chose him as my surgeon. He has been professional throughout and has this very pleasing demeanour. The whole process with all the details was explained very clearly. I have lost over 32 kgs and it has been a life changing experience. I would highly recommend this procedure to anyone wanting to lose weight and do not hesitate or think twice in choosing Ravi as your surgeon. Period!” – Andy Weaver
Lap Surgery
Dr. Stephen Watson – Lap Surgery
Dr. Stephen Watson completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Australia. Before he went to London for his clinical and research study, he had worked in Perth for six years. He has specific interests in laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity. He is affiliated with the Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand.
