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West Australian
an hour ago
- General
- West Australian
Mandurah's iconic giant has foot amputated after Mandurah Men's Shed discovered termite infestation
One of the iconic Mandurah Giants' feet has been amputated and is under repair due to termite damage. The structural damage was discovered by the Mandurah Men's Shed earlier this year during their regular fortnightly inspection of the giant known as Jyttes Hytte. Mandurah Men's Shed chairman Trevor Howard said the damage grew incrementally until the City of Mandurah made the decision to close the giant from public access until repairs could be made. 'We've had to temporarily amputate her feet to access and inspect the bottom part of her,' Mr Howard said. Mr Howard said the job would require the help of several Men's Shed volunteers and is hopeful repairs will be done by the end of the month. 'It's not very intricate, it's just that he (creator Thomas Dambo) went to a lot of trouble to make it look as realistic as possible, which he did, and we want to try and maintain the sort of perfection he achieved,' he said. The process will involve re-calibrating sizing, making templates and reusing as much of the original material as possible but will ultimately require remaking the individual pieces to fit back together. 'We see this as an opportunity for us to use the range of skills our members have and help restore this fantastic and unique piece of art,' Mr Howard added. Mandurah mayor Caroline Knight is hopeful the Lake Clifton Giant will reopen in two weeks, in time for the school holidays. 'We are incredibly proud of the Thomas Dambo Giants and the joy they bring to our community and visitors,' Mayor Knight said. 'Our beloved Jyttes Hytte Giant is currently being repaired to address the minor termite activity. She'll be back to her full beauty very soon. 'Our partners at the Men's Shed do a fantastic job of regularly checking on the Giants. It was thanks to their diligence that we identified the problem and were able to address it quickly. 'We're committed to maintaining all of our Giants to the highest standard, ensuring they continue to be a unique and cherished part of Mandurah's appeal.'
Perth Now
an hour ago
- General
- Perth Now
Mandurah's iconic giant amputated after grim discovery
One of the iconic Mandurah Giants' feet has been amputated and is under repair due to termite damage. The structural damage was discovered by the Mandurah Men's Shed earlier this year during their regular fortnightly inspection of the giant known as Jyttes Hytte. Mandurah Men's Shed chairman Trevor Howard said the damage grew incrementally until the City of Mandurah made the decision to close the giant from public access until repairs could be made. 'We've had to temporarily amputate her feet to access and inspect the bottom part of her,' Mr Howard said. Mr Howard said the job would require the help of several Men's Shed volunteers and is hopeful repairs will be done by the end of the month. 'It's not very intricate, it's just that he (creator Thomas Dambo) went to a lot of trouble to make it look as realistic as possible, which he did, and we want to try and maintain the sort of perfection he achieved,' he said. The process will involve re-calibrating sizing, making templates and reusing as much of the original material as possible but will ultimately require remaking the individual pieces to fit back together. 'We see this as an opportunity for us to use the range of skills our members have and help restore this fantastic and unique piece of art,' Mr Howard added. Mandurah mayor Caroline Knight is hopeful the Lake Clifton Giant will reopen in two weeks, in time for the school holidays. 'We are incredibly proud of the Thomas Dambo Giants and the joy they bring to our community and visitors,' Mayor Knight said. 'Our beloved Jyttes Hytte Giant is currently being repaired to address the minor termite activity. She'll be back to her full beauty very soon. 'Our partners at the Men's Shed do a fantastic job of regularly checking on the Giants. It was thanks to their diligence that we identified the problem and were able to address it quickly. 'We're committed to maintaining all of our Giants to the highest standard, ensuring they continue to be a unique and cherished part of Mandurah's appeal.'
West Australian
14-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Cruise ship season 2025 wraps up with 20,000 tourists visiting the Port of Albany in seven months
Albany's 2024-25 cruise season has drawn to a close with tens of thousands of visitors deposited in the port city since October and a special few leaving with a thoughtful gift from the Men's Shed. The departure of the Insignia last Wednesday represented the last of the region's boat-bound tourists, with almost 20,000 visitors landing in the Great Southern from 18 vessels in the seven months since the season's October beginning. The captain of each cruise vessel making its maiden voyage to the Port of Albany was presented with a plaque made by the Albany Men's Shed made with timber from the port's former deep-water jetty. Southern Ports chief executive Keith Wilks said the majority of the ships were visiting for the first time. 'Sixty per cent of our cruise ship visits this season were the first time those vessels had come into our ports, which shows just how popular our regions are becoming,' he said. 'Every cruise visit is another chance to showcase our spectacular regions to new groups of visitors and we're proud of the role we play in that. 'Cruise visits result in money being spent in local economies and many passengers come back for longer visits after getting a first taste of the region. 'There is so much for tourists to discover and see throughout the Great Southern, Goldfields-Esperance and South West regions that it is impossible to do it all during just one visit.' Significant numbers of tourists explored the Great Southern on their cruise ship maiden voyage to the region, with the Crown Princess delivering 3000 in November, the MSC Magnifica offering more than 2000 in March and 1800 embarking from the Westerdam in December. 'Having so many new vessels include Albany on their itineraries is a reflection on the fact it is one of WA's premier cruise destinations and the industry is continuing to bounce back strongly,' Mr Wilks said. 'Because cruise visits often lead to visitors returning at a later date it's difficult to measure their full impact on our regional economies, but it's certainly overwhelmingly positive.' The 2023-24 cruise season made a $385m economic impact throughout WA, according to data from the Australian Cruise Association.
Daily Record
24-04-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Men's Shed groups help planet by reducing their carbon emissions
The increasingly popular Men's Sheds are renowned for helping health, happiness and skill sharing. However the vital facilities are now also helping the planet. In line with this year's theme for Earth Day - Our Power, Our Planet - Men's Sheds in Carluke and Stonehouse are embracing renewable energy, proving that sustainability and community wellbeing go hand in hand. Both Men's Shed groups have installed photovoltaic (PV) panels to actively reduce their carbon emissions. Stonehouse chairman Graham Curtis has embraced the green credentials of his community facility. He said: 'At a time of rising costs within the shed it is important to review our running costs. 'With the better weather and daytime clear sky, we are now seeing the benefit of our solar panels provided through the Climate Emergency and Resilience Fund. 'With the installed batteries and the storage now showing a downturn in our power drawn from the grid, we are optimistic that this will show further benefits into the summer months.' Mary Palmer, secretary for Carluke Men's Shed also embraces support from South Lanarkshire Council. She said: 'We would like to say many thanks to the council for supporting our Men's Shed in Carluke with funding for the solar panels. 'It has helped us to reduce our bills and our carbon footprint at the same time as keeping our members warm when they visit our shed. 'The installation is good for our community, for our local and wider environment. 'It is also helping us to do our bit in preventing climate change by reducing the greenhouse gases we produce.' The PV panels not only support the move to a more sustainable future but also help the sheds remain affordable, efficient and resilient for years to come. David Booth, executive director of Community and Enterprise Resources at South Lanarkshire Council, said: 'Installing their own PV panels means lower costs, less reliance on fossil fuels, and a greener future for both Sheds. 'That's a great comfort to group members who use these spaces to connect, learn, and support each other, reducing loneliness and improving mental and physical well-being. 'Installing these PV panels is a celebration of forward-thinking investment that the council was delighted to help make a reality thanks to the funding opportunities available. 'This is yet another great example of the council's commitment to meet the sustainability needs set out in the council's Sustainable Development and Climate Change strategy.' Anyone who is interested in Men's Shed can either find an existing shed or if none are available in your area why not start your own shed . * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here . And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook ? Head on over and give us a like and share!
West Australian
23-04-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Australian politics and news live: Albanese in WA to announce $1.2b mineral stockpile at leadership forum
Scroll down for all the latest news and views. Labor will dedicate an extra $32 million into men's health initiatives if re-elected, focusing on grassroots organisations. Funded programs include helping men who struggle with mental health and fatherhood, and those foregoing health support due to stereotypes. From Men's Shed to Movember, Health Minister Mark Butler said 'too many blokes put off prioritising their health'. Mr Butler highlighted Labor's $11.3 million pledge to Movember, saying it would provide men's healthcare training to more than 60,000 health care workers, based on the existing Men in Mind program. 'This investment by Labor into Movember's training will mean doctors and nurses have the right tools to support men,' he said. Read the full story here. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will spend at least $1.2 billion buying critical minerals for a new stockpile which would then be offered up for sale to key global partners in a move aimed at breaking up China's global dominance of the sector. Mr Albanese will use his address to The West Australian's Leadership Matters forum on Thursday to detail the new Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve he wants to set up as part of Australia's response to US president Donald Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs. The reserve and priority access to critical minerals have formed part of Australia's discussions with the US over recent weeks. Mr Albanese said the move would give greater industry certainty when getting projects off the ground and would also boost Australia's standing as a trusted and reliable trading partner. 'Throughout this campaign, we've all been reminded that this is a period of significant global uncertainty. That is the reality our nation has had to manage for the past few years — not just the last few weeks,' he is expected to say in his address. Read Katina Curtis's full story here. One the eve of Anzac Day Anthony Albanese is in WA to attend The West Australian Leadership Matters forum and Peter Dutton is out and about pushing his latest policies, including an injection of funds for domestic violence support. Stay up to date with all the latest news and views from the campaign trail right here.
