Hilarys Dog Beach: Popular Perth beach remains closed as asbestos cleanup continues
The City of Joondalup closed access to the affected beach area on August 8 after erosion caused by wild
weather
exposed hazardous building materials.
It's believed the debris comes from old beach shacks that once lined the coastline from Whitfords Beach to Pinnaroo Point between the 1950s and 1970s, which were made from asbestos sheeting and corrugated iron.
Joondalup mayor Albert Jacob said the city would be able to provide a reopening timeframe once the hazard removal works that are now under way are complete.
'Works have commenced on the removal of hazards caused by recent storm activity, and a qualified asbestos removal contractor is present to safely manage and remove any asbestos-containing material (ACM) found during this process,' Mr Jacob said.
'The city is progressing an asbestos in soils investigation (ASBINS) to determine the extent of ACM in the dunes and develop a long-term remediation and management plan. This work was already underway prior to the closure of the beach as part of the city's ACM ongoing site management plan.
'The city appreciates the public's understanding and co-operation as we work to restore the area.'
A tractor will also be operating along the main stretch of the beach to ensure all buried debris is cleared.
Steep embankments caused by erosion have also formed across much of the dog beach area, increasing the risk to public safety.
Mr Jacob said the city was also taking steps to address erosion challenges along the beach.
'To address long-term erosion issues, the city will engage an external contractor to undertake an assessment that will examine historical metocean data and beach conditions to inform medium to long-term protection and remedial actions,' he said.
While the beach is closed, the city is encouraging dog owners to exercise their pets at the city's other dog-friendly parks, including the fenced exercise area at Elcar Park, Joondalup.
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Hilarys Dog Beach: Popular Perth beach remains closed as asbestos cleanup continues
Hillarys Dog Beach remains closed to the public after debris potentially containing asbestos was uncovered along the shoreline. The City of Joondalup closed access to the affected beach area on August 8 after erosion caused by wild weather exposed hazardous building materials. It's believed the debris comes from old beach shacks that once lined the coastline from Whitfords Beach to Pinnaroo Point between the 1950s and 1970s, which were made from asbestos sheeting and corrugated iron. Joondalup mayor Albert Jacob said the city would be able to provide a reopening timeframe once the hazard removal works that are now under way are complete. 'Works have commenced on the removal of hazards caused by recent storm activity, and a qualified asbestos removal contractor is present to safely manage and remove any asbestos-containing material (ACM) found during this process,' Mr Jacob said. 'The city is progressing an asbestos in soils investigation (ASBINS) to determine the extent of ACM in the dunes and develop a long-term remediation and management plan. This work was already underway prior to the closure of the beach as part of the city's ACM ongoing site management plan. 'The city appreciates the public's understanding and co-operation as we work to restore the area.' A tractor will also be operating along the main stretch of the beach to ensure all buried debris is cleared. Steep embankments caused by erosion have also formed across much of the dog beach area, increasing the risk to public safety. Mr Jacob said the city was also taking steps to address erosion challenges along the beach. 'To address long-term erosion issues, the city will engage an external contractor to undertake an assessment that will examine historical metocean data and beach conditions to inform medium to long-term protection and remedial actions,' he said. While the beach is closed, the city is encouraging dog owners to exercise their pets at the city's other dog-friendly parks, including the fenced exercise area at Elcar Park, Joondalup.
The Advertiser
01-08-2025
- The Advertiser
Emergency assets 'pre-deployed' as heavy rain expected across weekend
Parts of NSW could experience flooding this weekend as a complex low-pressure system is forecast to usher rain and wind to parts of the state from August 1. Heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large surf are expected across much of the north coast and adjacent areas. Minor flooding is possible for the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Coffs Coast. Flooding is also possible for the Peel River at Tamworth and the Namoi River at Gunnedah. Locations that may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree, Scone, Comboyne, Nowendoc, Gloucester, Forster, Bulahdelah and Muswellbrook. Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) senior meteorologist Angus Hines told ACM it "certainly was going to be a wet weekend" for parts of the state. "The rain is going to amplify and step up to the next level on Saturday," he said. "This is due to the low-pressure system, which is going to develop off the northeast coast of NSW, that will amplify the rainfall in eastern parts of the state." The heaviest rainfall will track from the northern Hunter to the southern half of the north coast, up to Port Macquarie. Those areas could see over 100mm of rain from late Saturday morning to Sunday morning. SES assistant commissioner Nicole Hogan said the organisation had prepared ahead of time for the affect of the low-pressure system by pre-deploying teams and assets into high-risk areas. "Flood rescue teams, high clearance vehicles and helicopters are pre-positioned, but the best protection is preparation by the community," she said. "If you haven't already, download the Hazards Near Me App and set a watch zone for your local community to get alerts on the latest information and warnings." In May, six days of intense rainfall left 50,000 people isolated across the mid-north coast and Hunter regions Parts of NSW could experience flooding this weekend as a complex low-pressure system is forecast to usher rain and wind to parts of the state from August 1. Heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large surf are expected across much of the north coast and adjacent areas. Minor flooding is possible for the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Coffs Coast. Flooding is also possible for the Peel River at Tamworth and the Namoi River at Gunnedah. Locations that may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree, Scone, Comboyne, Nowendoc, Gloucester, Forster, Bulahdelah and Muswellbrook. Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) senior meteorologist Angus Hines told ACM it "certainly was going to be a wet weekend" for parts of the state. "The rain is going to amplify and step up to the next level on Saturday," he said. "This is due to the low-pressure system, which is going to develop off the northeast coast of NSW, that will amplify the rainfall in eastern parts of the state." The heaviest rainfall will track from the northern Hunter to the southern half of the north coast, up to Port Macquarie. Those areas could see over 100mm of rain from late Saturday morning to Sunday morning. SES assistant commissioner Nicole Hogan said the organisation had prepared ahead of time for the affect of the low-pressure system by pre-deploying teams and assets into high-risk areas. "Flood rescue teams, high clearance vehicles and helicopters are pre-positioned, but the best protection is preparation by the community," she said. "If you haven't already, download the Hazards Near Me App and set a watch zone for your local community to get alerts on the latest information and warnings." In May, six days of intense rainfall left 50,000 people isolated across the mid-north coast and Hunter regions Parts of NSW could experience flooding this weekend as a complex low-pressure system is forecast to usher rain and wind to parts of the state from August 1. Heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large surf are expected across much of the north coast and adjacent areas. Minor flooding is possible for the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Coffs Coast. Flooding is also possible for the Peel River at Tamworth and the Namoi River at Gunnedah. Locations that may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree, Scone, Comboyne, Nowendoc, Gloucester, Forster, Bulahdelah and Muswellbrook. Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) senior meteorologist Angus Hines told ACM it "certainly was going to be a wet weekend" for parts of the state. "The rain is going to amplify and step up to the next level on Saturday," he said. "This is due to the low-pressure system, which is going to develop off the northeast coast of NSW, that will amplify the rainfall in eastern parts of the state." The heaviest rainfall will track from the northern Hunter to the southern half of the north coast, up to Port Macquarie. Those areas could see over 100mm of rain from late Saturday morning to Sunday morning. SES assistant commissioner Nicole Hogan said the organisation had prepared ahead of time for the affect of the low-pressure system by pre-deploying teams and assets into high-risk areas. "Flood rescue teams, high clearance vehicles and helicopters are pre-positioned, but the best protection is preparation by the community," she said. "If you haven't already, download the Hazards Near Me App and set a watch zone for your local community to get alerts on the latest information and warnings." In May, six days of intense rainfall left 50,000 people isolated across the mid-north coast and Hunter regions Parts of NSW could experience flooding this weekend as a complex low-pressure system is forecast to usher rain and wind to parts of the state from August 1. Heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large surf are expected across much of the north coast and adjacent areas. Minor flooding is possible for the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Coffs Coast. 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The Advertiser
19-06-2025
- The Advertiser
How meteorologist Jane Bunn uses AI to update weather forecasts 18 times a day
Weather watchers across regional Australia will have access to cutting-edge forecasting and rainfall information in their pocket following a deal between ACM, the publisher of this masthead, and weather forecasting platform Jane's Weather. The partnership will enhance ACM weather portal with a suite of Jane's Weather services powered by artificial intelligence as well as the exclusive insights of veteran meteorologist Jane Bunn. Jane's Weather forecasts are updated 18 times a day through a weather station network three times the size of the Bureau of Meteorology network. "We're really excited to see the Jane's Weather AI Forecast powering with our interactive maps, warnings that clearly show if you are in the danger zone, all the long-range climate tools and the latest weather news," Ms Bunn, meteorologist for 7News Melbourne, said. "I've always been passionate about making sure the right weather information gets through to as many people as possible, and it's thrilling to see our AI-powered weather helping Australians across the country." The ACM network's reach will put Ms Bunn's expertise and hyper-local, AI-powered forecasts at the fingertips of more regional Australians. is part of the ACM Agri division that includes long-standing specialist agricultural publications The Land in NSW, Victoria's Stock & Land, SA's Stock Journal, Queensland Country Life and WA's Farm Weekly. The weather portal will integrate Jane's Weather's powerful forecasting engine, which is already used by leading farm businesses, construction companies and local councils. Ms Bunn said her forecasts out to eight days were formulated using multiple global weather models and machine learning and were "better than other sources of weather information, especially in regional areas". "We've been really pleased with the accuracy," she said of her service's coverage beyond the Bureau of Meteorology's weather stations. "We have got a network of 2500 stations ... significantly more than the BOM, which helps increase the accuracy of the forecasts." ACM chief financial officer Chris Hitch said: "As Australia's leading agricultural media network, reaching 78 per cent of Australian farmers, ACM Agri is delighted to deliver them both a new, exclusive weather column from Jane as well as access to the most thorough free forecasts via Ms Bunn expects AI to enhance the accuracy of long-range forecasts: "With the 8-10 day forecast, the events are already happening, but longer term forecasts are a different kettle of fish. You don't know how many low pressure systems will connect with a feed of moisture. It is very complex. "There is a lot of machine learning still to come before the AI can deep dive into the data, but we've seen great results with AI in the short-term forecast and I'd love to see that moved into the longer-term window, which is of course what farmers really want. "AI can do things we haven't been able to with the traditional models and it is a very exciting space." She said a key priority would be getting more data points. "The more stations and data we have, the more complete and the more accurate our forecasts become." Ms Bunn said her connections with the agricultural sector had played a key role in establishing her business. "Through my work as a meteorologist I was frequently presenting at agricultural events and I was always being asked what weather app I recommended," she said. "We'd progressed really rapidly from having a limited set of sources via the Bureau of Meteorology and the forecasts you got in the papers and on TV to having so much information out there, but there wasn't anyone collating that information and presenting it in the way farmers need. "That is the aim of Jane's Weather, to provide that critical information in a meaningful way." With this in mind, Ms Bunn said the service looked to survey information from a variety of different models to provide growers with an overall view of the outlook. "We're aiming to dampen that roller coaster that goes with using just one model which may go from 50mm in the first run to 2mm the next then back up to 30mm after that, utilising a range of information gives you a clearer picture," she said. Weather watchers across regional Australia will have access to cutting-edge forecasting and rainfall information in their pocket following a deal between ACM, the publisher of this masthead, and weather forecasting platform Jane's Weather. The partnership will enhance ACM weather portal with a suite of Jane's Weather services powered by artificial intelligence as well as the exclusive insights of veteran meteorologist Jane Bunn. Jane's Weather forecasts are updated 18 times a day through a weather station network three times the size of the Bureau of Meteorology network. "We're really excited to see the Jane's Weather AI Forecast powering with our interactive maps, warnings that clearly show if you are in the danger zone, all the long-range climate tools and the latest weather news," Ms Bunn, meteorologist for 7News Melbourne, said. "I've always been passionate about making sure the right weather information gets through to as many people as possible, and it's thrilling to see our AI-powered weather helping Australians across the country." The ACM network's reach will put Ms Bunn's expertise and hyper-local, AI-powered forecasts at the fingertips of more regional Australians. is part of the ACM Agri division that includes long-standing specialist agricultural publications The Land in NSW, Victoria's Stock & Land, SA's Stock Journal, Queensland Country Life and WA's Farm Weekly. The weather portal will integrate Jane's Weather's powerful forecasting engine, which is already used by leading farm businesses, construction companies and local councils. Ms Bunn said her forecasts out to eight days were formulated using multiple global weather models and machine learning and were "better than other sources of weather information, especially in regional areas". "We've been really pleased with the accuracy," she said of her service's coverage beyond the Bureau of Meteorology's weather stations. "We have got a network of 2500 stations ... significantly more than the BOM, which helps increase the accuracy of the forecasts." ACM chief financial officer Chris Hitch said: "As Australia's leading agricultural media network, reaching 78 per cent of Australian farmers, ACM Agri is delighted to deliver them both a new, exclusive weather column from Jane as well as access to the most thorough free forecasts via Ms Bunn expects AI to enhance the accuracy of long-range forecasts: "With the 8-10 day forecast, the events are already happening, but longer term forecasts are a different kettle of fish. You don't know how many low pressure systems will connect with a feed of moisture. It is very complex. "There is a lot of machine learning still to come before the AI can deep dive into the data, but we've seen great results with AI in the short-term forecast and I'd love to see that moved into the longer-term window, which is of course what farmers really want. "AI can do things we haven't been able to with the traditional models and it is a very exciting space." She said a key priority would be getting more data points. "The more stations and data we have, the more complete and the more accurate our forecasts become." Ms Bunn said her connections with the agricultural sector had played a key role in establishing her business. "Through my work as a meteorologist I was frequently presenting at agricultural events and I was always being asked what weather app I recommended," she said. "We'd progressed really rapidly from having a limited set of sources via the Bureau of Meteorology and the forecasts you got in the papers and on TV to having so much information out there, but there wasn't anyone collating that information and presenting it in the way farmers need. "That is the aim of Jane's Weather, to provide that critical information in a meaningful way." With this in mind, Ms Bunn said the service looked to survey information from a variety of different models to provide growers with an overall view of the outlook. "We're aiming to dampen that roller coaster that goes with using just one model which may go from 50mm in the first run to 2mm the next then back up to 30mm after that, utilising a range of information gives you a clearer picture," she said. Weather watchers across regional Australia will have access to cutting-edge forecasting and rainfall information in their pocket following a deal between ACM, the publisher of this masthead, and weather forecasting platform Jane's Weather. The partnership will enhance ACM weather portal with a suite of Jane's Weather services powered by artificial intelligence as well as the exclusive insights of veteran meteorologist Jane Bunn. Jane's Weather forecasts are updated 18 times a day through a weather station network three times the size of the Bureau of Meteorology network. "We're really excited to see the Jane's Weather AI Forecast powering with our interactive maps, warnings that clearly show if you are in the danger zone, all the long-range climate tools and the latest weather news," Ms Bunn, meteorologist for 7News Melbourne, said. "I've always been passionate about making sure the right weather information gets through to as many people as possible, and it's thrilling to see our AI-powered weather helping Australians across the country." The ACM network's reach will put Ms Bunn's expertise and hyper-local, AI-powered forecasts at the fingertips of more regional Australians. is part of the ACM Agri division that includes long-standing specialist agricultural publications The Land in NSW, Victoria's Stock & Land, SA's Stock Journal, Queensland Country Life and WA's Farm Weekly. The weather portal will integrate Jane's Weather's powerful forecasting engine, which is already used by leading farm businesses, construction companies and local councils. Ms Bunn said her forecasts out to eight days were formulated using multiple global weather models and machine learning and were "better than other sources of weather information, especially in regional areas". "We've been really pleased with the accuracy," she said of her service's coverage beyond the Bureau of Meteorology's weather stations. "We have got a network of 2500 stations ... significantly more than the BOM, which helps increase the accuracy of the forecasts." ACM chief financial officer Chris Hitch said: "As Australia's leading agricultural media network, reaching 78 per cent of Australian farmers, ACM Agri is delighted to deliver them both a new, exclusive weather column from Jane as well as access to the most thorough free forecasts via Ms Bunn expects AI to enhance the accuracy of long-range forecasts: "With the 8-10 day forecast, the events are already happening, but longer term forecasts are a different kettle of fish. You don't know how many low pressure systems will connect with a feed of moisture. It is very complex. "There is a lot of machine learning still to come before the AI can deep dive into the data, but we've seen great results with AI in the short-term forecast and I'd love to see that moved into the longer-term window, which is of course what farmers really want. "AI can do things we haven't been able to with the traditional models and it is a very exciting space." She said a key priority would be getting more data points. "The more stations and data we have, the more complete and the more accurate our forecasts become." Ms Bunn said her connections with the agricultural sector had played a key role in establishing her business. "Through my work as a meteorologist I was frequently presenting at agricultural events and I was always being asked what weather app I recommended," she said. "We'd progressed really rapidly from having a limited set of sources via the Bureau of Meteorology and the forecasts you got in the papers and on TV to having so much information out there, but there wasn't anyone collating that information and presenting it in the way farmers need. "That is the aim of Jane's Weather, to provide that critical information in a meaningful way." With this in mind, Ms Bunn said the service looked to survey information from a variety of different models to provide growers with an overall view of the outlook. "We're aiming to dampen that roller coaster that goes with using just one model which may go from 50mm in the first run to 2mm the next then back up to 30mm after that, utilising a range of information gives you a clearer picture," she said. Weather watchers across regional Australia will have access to cutting-edge forecasting and rainfall information in their pocket following a deal between ACM, the publisher of this masthead, and weather forecasting platform Jane's Weather. The partnership will enhance ACM weather portal with a suite of Jane's Weather services powered by artificial intelligence as well as the exclusive insights of veteran meteorologist Jane Bunn. Jane's Weather forecasts are updated 18 times a day through a weather station network three times the size of the Bureau of Meteorology network. "We're really excited to see the Jane's Weather AI Forecast powering with our interactive maps, warnings that clearly show if you are in the danger zone, all the long-range climate tools and the latest weather news," Ms Bunn, meteorologist for 7News Melbourne, said. "I've always been passionate about making sure the right weather information gets through to as many people as possible, and it's thrilling to see our AI-powered weather helping Australians across the country." The ACM network's reach will put Ms Bunn's expertise and hyper-local, AI-powered forecasts at the fingertips of more regional Australians. is part of the ACM Agri division that includes long-standing specialist agricultural publications The Land in NSW, Victoria's Stock & Land, SA's Stock Journal, Queensland Country Life and WA's Farm Weekly. The weather portal will integrate Jane's Weather's powerful forecasting engine, which is already used by leading farm businesses, construction companies and local councils. Ms Bunn said her forecasts out to eight days were formulated using multiple global weather models and machine learning and were "better than other sources of weather information, especially in regional areas". "We've been really pleased with the accuracy," she said of her service's coverage beyond the Bureau of Meteorology's weather stations. "We have got a network of 2500 stations ... significantly more than the BOM, which helps increase the accuracy of the forecasts." ACM chief financial officer Chris Hitch said: "As Australia's leading agricultural media network, reaching 78 per cent of Australian farmers, ACM Agri is delighted to deliver them both a new, exclusive weather column from Jane as well as access to the most thorough free forecasts via Ms Bunn expects AI to enhance the accuracy of long-range forecasts: "With the 8-10 day forecast, the events are already happening, but longer term forecasts are a different kettle of fish. You don't know how many low pressure systems will connect with a feed of moisture. It is very complex. "There is a lot of machine learning still to come before the AI can deep dive into the data, but we've seen great results with AI in the short-term forecast and I'd love to see that moved into the longer-term window, which is of course what farmers really want. "AI can do things we haven't been able to with the traditional models and it is a very exciting space." She said a key priority would be getting more data points. "The more stations and data we have, the more complete and the more accurate our forecasts become." Ms Bunn said her connections with the agricultural sector had played a key role in establishing her business. "Through my work as a meteorologist I was frequently presenting at agricultural events and I was always being asked what weather app I recommended," she said. "We'd progressed really rapidly from having a limited set of sources via the Bureau of Meteorology and the forecasts you got in the papers and on TV to having so much information out there, but there wasn't anyone collating that information and presenting it in the way farmers need. "That is the aim of Jane's Weather, to provide that critical information in a meaningful way." With this in mind, Ms Bunn said the service looked to survey information from a variety of different models to provide growers with an overall view of the outlook. "We're aiming to dampen that roller coaster that goes with using just one model which may go from 50mm in the first run to 2mm the next then back up to 30mm after that, utilising a range of information gives you a clearer picture," she said.
