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Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Perth Now
Young boy dies in horrific accident in the Perth Hills
An eight-year-old boy has died in a horrific accident after he fell from a ute, which then hit him, in the Perth Hills. Major crash officers are probing the incident, which happened in the vicinity of Baldock Road and Whitlam Street in Mt Helena about 4pm on Tuesday. Police said the boy was travelling in a ute before he fell from the vehicle. He was then hit by the same vehicle. The child was taken to a nearby home by first responders before police and paramedics met the boy. He was taken to St John of God Midland hospital with serious injuries. He was then taken to Perth Children's Hospital. Police said that the boy died at the hospital. An eight-year-old boy has died in an horrific accident in Mt Helena bushland. Credit: Unknown / The West Australian Police Commissioner Col Blanch said one of the boy's family members was in the car. 'It's obviously still subject to a significant investigation,' he said. 'It's a terribly sad story, the eight-year-old boy has passed away and we understand he fell from a moving vehicle and has later pronounced deceased. 'I understand there's a family member in the car but I don't have any further details.' Mr Blanch said the vehicle was a 'normal ute'. When asked if there was any criminality involved, he said early indications suggested the incident was a tragic accident. 'I think it's too early to tell, I don't believe (there is any criminality involved) … let's keep an open mind on the investigation,' he said. While it is not clear exactly where the incident occurred, the area is surrounded by multiple gravel and sand tracks. It is understood the RAC Rescue chopper was due to land in a nearby paddock before the child was rushed away in an ambulance. A nearby resident, who did not want to be named, said that she saw police and paramedics at a home across the street late on Tuesday afternoon. 'I came back into the house because I didn't want to know really what happened, because I don't want to be upset,' she said. Police cordoned off part of Cook Street after the boy was taken to the nearby home. Multiple neighbours said they have previously seen a white ute parked and children playing at the property.
Sydney Morning Herald
21-05-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Volunteer ambulance officer Bree Del Borrello on Emily Taylor, Lancelin and Rottnest Island
In this series, WAtoday reaches out to the Perth community to discover three things people love most about our coastal capital. Today we feature Bree Del Borello of Lancelin, awarded WA Young Volunteer of the Year last week. An enrolled nurse six weeks away from qualifying as a registered nurse, Del Borello works casually at Perth Children's Hospital, is currently on clinical placement in Lancelin, and also volunteers at night for St John Ambulance as there would otherwise be no local ambulance service. She also teaches school students about first aid and responding to emergencies. With more than 1000 operational hours and hundreds more spent mentoring and training new volunteers, she is known for her calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations. Bree Del Borrello has been recognised for her exceptional volunteering, but says she just wants to give back to the town she loves. I love Emily Taylor in Fremantle. My partner Tyler and I often go to this Asian fusion restaurant – we regularly make the hour-and-45-minute drive. It's so beautiful and vibrant, the service is amazing and I've celebrated so many occasions there; my friends threw me a 23rd birthday there; Tyler and I celebrated our nine-year anniversary there. It makes me feel like I'm on holiday, it's that kind of place. We love the beef cheek, the lobster Manjimup truffle dumplings, the Peking duck, the chocolate fondant for dessert. I can recite these off the top of my head, that's how well I know the menu. I love Parker Point, on Rottnest Island. My boyfriend's Pop, Ron, and Nanna, Vicki, would go there and anchor their boat, at a specific spot, regularly. Whenever we knew they would be there, we would always try to catch the ferry over and sit on the boat, eating and drinking all day. They would have cray pots and just pull them up whenever we were ready for lunch. I remember the smell of the lobster cooking, all Tyler's cousins would be there, we have such wonderful memories there of spending time with them. Sadly, Ron has dementia now but he still remembers going over on the boat to Rottnest, and still talks about his boat and Rottnest. I love Lancelin. I've been going there on weekends and since I was born, and it's now my home. I met my partner there when I was 14, at the school on the basketball court on Halloween night. Lancelin Island is a significant part of Lancelin I love; we go by boat with my friends or Tyler's family, to snorkel and swim. Two Friday nights ago, we swam at 6.30pm and anchored in the bay with our jetski and friend's boat. The water was like glass and there was nowhere else I wanted to be. It reminds me how much I love this town, how lucky we are to live in this beautiful place. Lancelin Island. Credit: Bree Del Borrello This is National Volunteer Week. Find volunteering roles near you here.
The Age
21-05-2025
- General
- The Age
Three Things I Love: Young Volunteer of the Year makes time for stunning WA sights
In this series, WAtoday reaches out to the Perth community to discover three things people love most about our coastal capital. Today we feature Bree Del Borello of Lancelin, awarded WA Young Volunteer of the Year last week. An enrolled nurse six weeks away from qualifying as a registered nurse, Del Borello works casually at Perth Children's Hospital, is currently on clinical placement in Lancelin, and also volunteers at night for St John Ambulance as there would otherwise be no local ambulance service. She also teaches school students about first aid and responding to emergencies. With more than 1000 operational hours and hundreds more spent mentoring and training new volunteers, she is known for her calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations. I love Emily Taylor in Fremantle. My partner Tyler and I often go to this Asian fusion restaurant – we regularly make the hour-and-45-minute drive. It's so beautiful and vibrant, the service is amazing and I've celebrated so many occasions there; my friends threw me a 23rd birthday there; Tyler and I celebrated our nine-year anniversary there. It makes me feel like I'm on holiday, it's that kind of place. We love the beef cheek, the lobster Manjimup truffle dumplings, the Peking duck, the chocolate fondant for dessert. I can recite these off the top of my head, that's how well I know the menu. I love Parker Point, on Rottnest Island. My boyfriend's Pop, Ron, and Nanna, Vicki, would go there and anchor their boat, at a specific spot, regularly. Whenever we knew they would be there, we would always try to catch the ferry over and sit on the boat, eating and drinking all day. They would have cray pots and just pull them up whenever we were ready for lunch. I remember the smell of the lobster cooking, all Tyler's cousins would be there, we have such wonderful memories there of spending time with them. Sadly, Ron has dementia now but he still remembers going over on the boat to Rottnest, and still talks about his boat and Rottnest. I love Lancelin. I've been going there on weekends and since I was born, and it's now my home. I met my partner there when I was 14, at the school on the basketball court on Halloween night. Lancelin Island is a significant part of Lancelin I love; we go by boat with my friends or Tyler's family, to snorkel and swim. Two Friday nights ago, we swam at 6.30pm and anchored in the bay with our jetski and friend's boat. The water was like glass and there was nowhere else I wanted to be. It reminds me how much I love this town, how lucky we are to live in this beautiful place. This is National Volunteer Week. Find volunteering roles near you here.
Sydney Morning Herald
21-05-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Three Things I Love: Young Volunteer of the Year makes time for stunning WA sights
In this series, WAtoday reaches out to the Perth community to discover three things people love most about our coastal capital. Today we feature Bree Del Borello of Lancelin, awarded WA Young Volunteer of the Year last week. An enrolled nurse six weeks away from qualifying as a registered nurse, Del Borello works casually at Perth Children's Hospital, is currently on clinical placement in Lancelin, and also volunteers at night for St John Ambulance as there would otherwise be no local ambulance service. She also teaches school students about first aid and responding to emergencies. With more than 1000 operational hours and hundreds more spent mentoring and training new volunteers, she is known for her calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations. I love Emily Taylor in Fremantle. My partner Tyler and I often go to this Asian fusion restaurant – we regularly make the hour-and-45-minute drive. It's so beautiful and vibrant, the service is amazing and I've celebrated so many occasions there; my friends threw me a 23rd birthday there; Tyler and I celebrated our nine-year anniversary there. It makes me feel like I'm on holiday, it's that kind of place. We love the beef cheek, the lobster Manjimup truffle dumplings, the Peking duck, the chocolate fondant for dessert. I can recite these off the top of my head, that's how well I know the menu. I love Parker Point, on Rottnest Island. My boyfriend's Pop, Ron, and Nanna, Vicki, would go there and anchor their boat, at a specific spot, regularly. Whenever we knew they would be there, we would always try to catch the ferry over and sit on the boat, eating and drinking all day. They would have cray pots and just pull them up whenever we were ready for lunch. I remember the smell of the lobster cooking, all Tyler's cousins would be there, we have such wonderful memories there of spending time with them. Sadly, Ron has dementia now but he still remembers going over on the boat to Rottnest, and still talks about his boat and Rottnest. I love Lancelin. I've been going there on weekends and since I was born, and it's now my home. I met my partner there when I was 14, at the school on the basketball court on Halloween night. Lancelin Island is a significant part of Lancelin I love; we go by boat with my friends or Tyler's family, to snorkel and swim. Two Friday nights ago, we swam at 6.30pm and anchored in the bay with our jetski and friend's boat. The water was like glass and there was nowhere else I wanted to be. It reminds me how much I love this town, how lucky we are to live in this beautiful place. This is National Volunteer Week. Find volunteering roles near you here.
Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Huge honour for young WA nurse at Volunteer awards
Lancelin local Bree Del Borrello has a reputation for keeping cool in a crisis. The enrolled nurse is known among her community for her calm and confident demeanour in high-pressure emergencies — traits that have made her stand out during her time volunteering for St John Ambulance. But the moment she was crowned WA's Young Volunteer of the Year for her efforts, Ms Del Borrello admitted she didn't known how to respond. 'I did not expect to win at all,' she told The Sunday Times. 'I just thought it was going to be a really nice night, and then when they called my name I just froze for a bit.' Ms Del Borrello started her volunteering journey in 2018 at Perth Children's Hospital. Credit: Supplied The 25-year-old has been donating her time and energy to St John WA's Lancelin sub centre since 2022 alongside her mother-in-law and her partner, Tyler. Ms Del Borrello started her volunteering journey in 2018 at Perth Children's Hospital, where she currently works as a nurse in the emergency department. 'I'd always hear stories about the need for volunteers and it just felt fitting to give back to my community with the skills I already had,' she said. With more than 1000 operational hours and hundreds more spent mentoring and training new volunteers, Ms Del Borrello's contributions, mentorship and commitment to public health through St John WA have made an extraordinary impact. All Winners, pictured with His Excellency Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia; Tina Williams Volunteering WA CEO; and Volunteering Minister Hannah Beazley. Credit: Supplied Her calm, confident presence in high-pressure emergencies ensures the best outcomes for patients, while her leadership creates a welcoming and supportive volunteer community. Beyond frontline work, Ms Del Borrello educates the public on first aid, engaging all ages in lifesaving skills. Her selfless contributions, mentorship, and commitment to public health make her an role model and an asset. 'It's such a huge honour, there were so many amazing nominations. It hasn't truly sunk in yet to be honest.' Hosted by Volunteering WA, the peak body for volunteering, the awards recognise the outstanding contributions of volunteers and organisations across the State, highlighting their impact on the social, cultural, economic, and environmental wellbeing of our communities. This year, 21 finalists were shortlisted from 230 nominations; with winners announced alongside special addresses from Governor of Western Australia, Chris Dawson AC APM, and Minister for Volunteering Hannah Beazley MLA. Ms Del Borrello has a reputation for keeping cool in a crisis. Credit: Supplied WA volunteers contribute 400 million hours of time and create $64 billion in economic value every year. And according to recent data, the future is promising, with West Australians under 25 volunteering at a higher rate (78.2 per cent) than any other age group — considerably higher than in the rest of Australia (70.5 per cent). With studies finding that people who volunteer reporting higher levels of life satisfaction, Ms Del Borrello encouraged anyone thinking of trying it out to go for it. 'Don't hesitate,' she said. 'It's one of the most rewarding things that you can do, to give back. It's such an honourable thing and it doesn't have to be hours and hours. Everything makes a big difference.'
