Stirling Scene Bunuru 2020

Bunuru 2020

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Coolbinia Oval (Yokine) Upgrades to floodlighting at Coolbinia Oval Number One (off Bradford Street) are in progress. The new lighting meets training and match day requirements for local sporting clubs and will benefit the wider community who visit thereserve for recreation. The project is set for completion in April this year and was fully funded by the Federal Government, through its Department of Health Community Grants Program. the major drawcards happening at Scarborough Beach is the much-loved Sunset Veranda, the beachside pop-up festival where FRINGE WORLD meets the ocean. Running from Thursdays to Sundays until 16 February, the festival has plenty of free and affordable events to entertain you. Visit the City’s website to check out the cavalcade of comedy, music, crafts, cabaret and family shows on the go or just round up the friends and family then head down for a drink and bite to eat. Still on the topic of business, in our ongoing efforts to make trading easier for small business, it is great to report we have introduced a new Footpath Trading and Activation Permit that enables same day approval for applications. It’s a real win for business, Mayor’s message

as previously all developments on the City’s footpaths/verges required development approval from the City, and were subject to multiple policies and local laws. Another way the City is supporting local business is getting behind the Small Business Friendly Approvals Project. A joint initiative with the Small Business Development Corporation, the project is about refining our approval processes to make it as straightforward as possible for small businesses to start, grow and prosper in Stirling.

Welcome to the Bunuru edition of Scene, which covers the months of February and March and signifies the time of coastal living and fishing on the Nyoongar calendar. It is a superb time of year to get amongst the entertaining selection of summer events on offer. One of

Happy reading!

Mark Irwin Mayor

Our City To give you an insight into the progress on some of the City’s projects, here is a summary of updates that have occurred during the past few months:

Princess Wallington Reserve (Balga) Construction of the multi-million dollar Princess Wallington Community Parkland project is underway. On completion, the project will deliver a skate facility, multi-court sports area, BMX track, regional playground, walking trails, public art, picnic areas and much more. The central car park at the rear of Leisure Park Balga will be closed to the public from Monday 3 February 2020 until completion of the project in mid-2021. The City will provide advice on car parking alternatives via flyers, on-site signage and social media. Lotterywest has contributed $2.34 million to the $6.2 million project. Des Penman Reserve (Nollamara) The City has awarded a tender for the $1.7 million redevelopment of the central sports clubroom facility at Des Penman Reserve. State and Federal governments have allocated $900,000 to the project, which will help deliver improved amenities including new change rooms for local clubs. Construction works will start in February 2020 and the project is expected to be completed in August 2020.

Beaches set to sizzle with ‘Summer of Sport’ There’s loads of sporting action happening on the sand and in the water with Trigg and Scarborough beaches hosting a feast of exciting events over summer including surf lifesaving contests, beach volleyball tournaments, surfing competitions and more. With 11 major sporting events taking place over ten weekends through to the end of March, head to www.stirling. wa.gov.au/summerofsports to plan your action-packed summer. Events include: Scarboro SLSC Senior Carnival 9 February 2020 at Scarborough Beach OpenWater Swimming Series Finale 2 March 2020 at Scarborough Beach King of the Point 21 to 22 March 2020 at Trigg Point Alcohol. Think Again Beach Volleyball Tour 28 to 29 March 2020 at Trigg Beach

Stirling City Centre An exciting project for the City, the proposed Stirling City Centre includes extending Stephenson Avenue from Scarborough Beach Road through to Cedric Street. Preparation works for phase 1 of the extension, connecting Stephenson Avenue from Scarborough Beach Road to Sarich Court Connection (past Howe Street), will get underway by April 2020.

Your Mayor and Councillors

Mayor Mark Irwin Ph: (08) 9205 8502 mark.irwin@stirling.wa.gov.au

Coastal Ward: Doubleview* Karrinyup* North Beach Scarborough Trigg Watermans Bay

Councillor Karen Caddy Ph: 0419 477 757 karen.caddy@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor Felicity Farrelly Ph: 0407 170 090 felicity.farrelly@stirling.wa.gov.au

Inglewood Ward: Dianella* Inglewood Yokine*

Councillor David Lagan Ph: 0408 068 597 david.lagan@stirling.wa.gov.au

Feast on Fringe at Sunset Veranda Sunset Veranda is back at Scarborough Beach this summer as part of the FRINGE WORLD Festival and there is more to love than ever. Go back to the days of the boardwalk fair and seaside carnival with sights and sounds that will tickle your funny bone, make your spine tingle and your head spin! Now in full swing at Brighton Reserve, Sunset Veranda runs until Sunday 16 February 2020 – so there is still time to enjoy the magic of the festival against the backdrop of our incredible west coast sunset. Take in a ticketed show in the Big Top or simply soak up the atmosphere while enjoying food, drinks and acoustic tunes at our open air bar. A bunch of Scarborough businesses also have pre and post show deals on offer, so

Deputy Mayor Councillor Bianca Sandri Ph: 0439 185 175 bianca.sandri@stirling.wa.gov.au Balga Ward: Balga Dianella* Mirrabooka Nollamara* Westminster

Councillor David Boothman JP Ph: 0419 047 224 david.boothman@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor Keith Sargent Ph: 0402 202 149 keith.sargent@stirling.wa.gov.au

Doubleview Ward: Churchlands Doubleview* Innaloo Wembley Wembley Downs Woodlands

head to our website for all the details. Our February show highlights include: Bang Bang Betty & the H-Bombs Wild & Swingin’ Thursday 6 February at 8.30pm and Saturday 15 February at 8.40pm A rock ‘n’ roll cocktail of atomic proportions! On the path to a more vibrant City More local alfresco dining options and street trading opportunities look likely after the City recently introduced its new Footpath Trading and Activation Permit. The streamlined process makes it quick and easy for businesses to apply for permits to make the most of bordering footpaths and verges. The City has rolled out the new process in an effort to create more vibrant, interesting, liveable and walkable commercial centres. Under the permit, businesses can apply for footpath and verge uses including outdoor dining and product as well as beautifications such as planter boxes.

Councillor Stephanie Proud JP Ph: 0411 070 793 stephanie.proud@stirling.wa.gov.au

Valentine’s Day at Sunset Veranda Friday 14 February from 5.00pm Acoustic tunes while you enjoy the sunset or grab a ticket to ‘SINGLE’ or ‘FairyFales’.

Councillor Elizabeth Re Ph: 0419 913 988 elizabeth.re@stirling.wa.gov.au

Hamersley Ward: Balcatta* Carine Gwelup Hamersley Karrinyup* Stirling*

Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/sunsetveranda for the full program. A perfect summer’s night at Scarborough Beach awaits!

Councillor Chris Hatton Ph: 0439 752 279 chris.hatton@stirling.wa.gov.au Councillor Karlo Perkov Ph: 0447 904 714 karlo.perkov@stirling.wa.gov.au

Lawley Ward: Coolbinia Dianella* Nollamara* Menora Mt Lawley Yokine*

Councillor Joe Ferrante Ph: 0418 891 274 joe.ferrante@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor Suzanne Migdale Ph: 0417 137 362 suzanne.migdale@stirling.wa.gov.au

Previously, all potential developments or uses of the City’s footpaths/verges required development approval from the City, and were subject to multiple policies and local laws. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au and search ‘footpath trading’ for more details and to apply for a Footpath Trading and Activation Permit.

Osborne Ward: Balcatta* Glendalough Joondanna Osborne Park Stirling* Tuart Hill

Councillor Adam Spagnolo Ph: 0419 043 174 adam.spagnolo@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor Lisa Thornton Ph: 0490 237 604 lisa.thornton@stirling.wa.gov.au

* These suburbs are located in multiple Wards.

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Ask the City!

The Customer Contact Centre receives thousands of phone calls from Stirling residents each week. Staff from the City’s Customer Service team provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Q. I’m going away on holiday, but have no one to look after my property while I’m away. Can the City assist? The City’s Security Team offers a Holiday Watch service that provides patrols of your property while you’re away. Officers will drive past your property to check that it looks secure from the outside. Visit the Holiday Watch page on the City’s website, then complete the form at least two weeks before your departure. Q. How much notice do I need to give to book a skip bin? As a guide, skip bins should be booked one to two weeks in advance, as delivery will depend on availability in your area. Bookings for weekends prove popular, so it’s recommended to make a booking several weeks ahead. To book a skip bin, visit www.stirling. wa.gov.au and search ‘skip bin’ or phone the City on (08) 9205 8555. Q. Can I prune the street tree on my verge? No, the City is solely responsible for all pruning of street trees to ensure their long-term survival. If you believe a street tree needs urgent pruning, please contact the City on (08) 9205 8555.

Discover Jackadder Lake Reserve Tucked away in Woodlands, Jackadder Cr Stephanie Proud, PRSC Secretary Bruce Robins, PRSC member Rod Moss and Cr Elizabeth Re at Jackadder Lake

weeding efforts to stop invasive species taking hold.

Be Connected Do you know someone who needs help using an iPad/tablet? Do you want to learn how to use the internet safely? Stirling Libraries have partnered with Be Connected to deliver free face-to- face tech help sessions for mature adults to learn basic digital skills. Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative committed to increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians. All of the City’s six libraries offer drop in sessions with a trained volunteer on Lake Reserve is an ideal spot for relaxing, cycling or a leisurely stroll around a beautiful lake system. Along with providing so much in the way of amenity, the 14.5ha reserve is also a habitat for wildlife including long- necked turtles, swans and ducks. To foster local wildlife at the lake, the City has introduced a water quality management plan, planted native reeds and rushes around the fringes and continues to carry out regular Pool safety is a must Backyard pools and spas are the place to be now the hot weather is here, but is yours safety compliant? All private swimming and spa pools containing water more than 300mm deep must have a compliant barrier

If you visit the reserve on a Thursday afternoon you can also spot members of the Perth Radio Sailing Club (PRSC) in their natural environment. The group puts radio controlled yachts through their paces year round. To support the club, the City has added marker buoys in the lake, a retaining wall to stop bank erosion and an easy access shoreline. Visit www.rsawa.asn.au for details about the club.

installed that restricts access by young children. If you have been advised by the City that an inspection is required or would like to arrange one, please phone (08) 9205 8555 to book a convenient time.

various days and times. Contact your local library for more information. Library Osborne (08) 9205 7900 Dianella (08) 9205 7740 Inglewood (08) 9205 7700 Karrinyup (08) 9205 7400 Mirrabooka (08) 9205 7300 Scarborough (08) 9205 7420

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Enter the 2020 History and Heritage Awards Entries are now open for the 2020

History and Heritage Awards. The City established the bi-annual awards to recognise the efforts of individuals and groups striving to conserve the City’s history and heritage. The Heritage category acknowledges conservation of the built environment and streetscapes as well as the education and promotion of heritage within the City of Stirling. The History category calls on entrants to submit photographs (up to five) taken in the City of Stirling prior to 1990. For the ‘Photograph with a story’ section, entrants will need to provide a short story (up to 200 words) with each image and the ‘Photograph with a caption’ requires a small caption (up to 10 words). The City will also present an award for the Best Youth Entry. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/heritageawards to enter.

Above: Major prizewinner Ilan Veerappan and family celebrate with Joe Brazzale and Roy Roex from Big Rock Toyota

The City’s Museum Curator Tracy Willett (centre) with church members in front of Osborne Park Uniting Church. The church is part of the City’s Heritage List

Take a book, leave a book Little Street Libraries are proving a great way to share the joy of reading. Starting to pop up around the City, the often brightly coloured bookcases encourage residents to take a book and leave a book.

remember to drop by and exchange a book. If you would like to add a Little Street Library to public land in your neighbourhood, please email littlestreetlibrary@stirling.wa.gov.au with your proposal. Please note: you will need to arrange for your Little Street Library to be maintained. Shrink your energy bills As part of the Living Green program, the City is offering free home sustainability audits and information sessions about low energy living, building low energy homes and installing solar on a budget. Learn how to lower your energy bills and find out what parts of your home are likely to be guzzling power and water. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/ livinggreen to register for a home sustainability audit or to attend an upcoming energy session.

To launch the program, members of the Stirling Men’s Shed recently built a nifty Little Street Library that has since found a home at the Inglewood Town Square. If you’re in Inglewood,

Making the City small business friendly Small businesses across the City of Stirling can look forward to faster approvals thanks to an innovative new project. The Small Business Friendly Approvals Project is about refining the City’s approval processes and cutting red tape to make it as straightforward as possible for small businesses to thrive in Stirling. a simple online lodgement process where customers can register, lodge and pay for applications in a single transaction. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/ smallbusinessapprovals for more details about the project.

With 22,000 local businesses contributing $6 billion to the WA economy each year, it’s vital that the City takes steps to make it as easy as possible for local businesses to start, grow and prosper. A Small Business Development Corporation initiative, the project will pave the way for the City to introduce

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In need of a mentor? The Kaleidoscope Mentoring Program (KMP) is an award-winning initiative that connects newcomer (migrant/refugee) professionals with Australian professionals for three months of mentoring. The Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre in Mirrabooka will host an information session on Thursday 12 March 2020 for mentees interested in taking part in the program. Visit www.eventbrite.com.au and search ‘KMP Mentee’ to register for the session.

Free 2020 calendars Pick up a free 2020 City of Stirling community calendar today! Showcasing local wildlife, the calendars are available from the City’s Administration Centre, Works Depot, Animal Care Facility, Stirling Libraries and Stirling Leisure Centres or at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, The Square Mirrabooka and Westfield Innaloo. According to Relationships Australia, meaningful social connections between neighbours can help prevent loneliness, isolation and depression. People who know their neighbours are also less likely to be victims of crime. To celebrate the importance of neighbours, the City of Stirling is offering $100 vouchers at Nollamara IGA (only) for residents to hold a Get to Know Your Neighbour event. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au and search ‘Get to Know’ for terms and conditions and to make an application. Keep an eye on your local bus shelter When you’re out and about in your neighbourhood, whether it’s driving or walking, don’t forget to look out for community news such as events and new initiatives advertised on bus shelters. City of Stirling is using the community bus shelters as a way to showcase what’s on and provide important information to our residents. Get to know your neighbours

Free trees The City’s Free Tree Program is back in 2020 with a range of species and sizes to fit all gardens and courtyards. As part of the program, residents can request up to two free trees for their garden. Free advice about picking the right tree for the right space included! Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/livinggreen or phone (08) 9205 8555 for more details and to register.

The Journey of Waste continues Did you know the City offers its residents on-demand waste disposal for free? This includes collection of mattresses, e-waste and white goods as well as one skip bin each financial year.

As part of the City’s waste education program, a series of short videos explain what happens to these items once they leave your verge. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/waste to watch the videos and to book a waste collection service.

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Local history focus on…

Damien takes the top prize

A classic look at Wanneroo Road near Dog Swamp

Yokine Derived from the Aboriginal word for native dog, Yokine got its name because of its closeness to Dog Swamp. First named Mount Yokine in 1922, the area was originally used as a survey point and sits close to 80 metres above sea level. The suburb was also known as Yokine Hill at one time. Prior to World War II, there was just the one house in the area at the eastern end of Royal Street. A housing boom after the war resulted in most of the land around the local golf course being developed by the early 1950s. The suburb was later recognised as a postal district name in 1954. The southern section of Yokine experienced rapid housing growth in the 1960s and the suburb was almost completely developed by the late 1970s.Yokine is home to the Western Australian Golf Club, Dog Swamp Shopping Centre and Yokine Regional Open Space. To discover more about the City’s history, visit the museum on Elvire Street on Wednesdays from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, other times by appointment.

Artist Damien Goerke with his award-winning work Primary

A sensational artwork by Damien Goerke is now part of the City’s art collection after our recent Art Awards. Damien won the coveted Acquisitive Award and $5,000 in prize money for his drawing/mixed media work Primary , which wowed the judges. Damien described winning the award as “a life-changer” after years of being on medication for a heart condition. Now free of medication, Damien’s new outlook prompted a move from drawing only in greyscale to using primary colours.

from weed spraying. You can now also register multiple pets online. We are currently working to bring you more online features, such as the ability to lodge event applications online. This new technology also enables the City to improve its internal processes so we can respond to your enquiries sooner and provide more comprehensive information that’s available when you need it. Fellow winners were Rachael Woodward in the Jackson’s Drawing Supplies Young Artist Award category and Julie Silvester won the Local Artist Award sponsored by the Rotary Club of Karrinyup. Ross Potter took the honours in Drawing/Mixed Media and Roly Skender received the inaugural Digital Award. Rounding out the winners, NormWilson won the Painting Award and the duo of Kate Rae and Kerry O’Flaherty received the Sculpture Award. The People’s Choice Award went to Jem Ham.

Better customer experiences The City of Stirling is implementing a Relationship Management

System (RMS) to help us deliver better customer experiences to the community. So what do better customer experiences look like? You can now visit the City’s website www.stirling.wa.gov.au and register for SMS or email alerts about pesticide spraying in up to five reserves, and request that your verge be excluded

Paying for parking just got easier Want to save time and money on

expire – meaning you only pay for time used. It’s quick and easy to register – download via the app store or visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/easypark for more details. All other parking methods will still be available via the City’s parking ticket machines.

parking? Download the EasyPark app! You can now pay for parking via your phone in all paid parking areas within the City of Stirling. EasyPark allows you to extend or end parking time as needed and alerts you when your parking session is about to

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Colour-in to win ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ hits the big screen at Grand Cinemas on February 13, based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega and starring Jim Carrey. To celebrate the release we are offering the chance to win one of FIVE prize packs valued at over $100 each, containing a family pass (admits four people), candy bar vouchers and a movie poster. To enter, download the competition page at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/kids and get colouring. Mail your entry to the address below by

Kids Corner Congratulations to the Sunset Veranda colouring-in contest winners in the Birak issue of Stirling Scene: Sunset Veranda prize pack winners Emma Vague (4) Hamersley Evie Hoffmann (4) Mount Lawley Ilya Ison (9) Carine Kishaan Ramaish (7) Stirling Sophie Lenz (11) Joondanna

Friday 21 February 2020. Kids’ Corner Competition C/- Communications Officer City of Stirling 25 Cedric Street , Stirling WA 6021

Wonder of Waste winners Talk about a wonderful response, the City’s recent ‘Wonder of Waste’ schools competition prompted more than 1,200 entries from dozens of local schools. The online contest encouraged primary school students across the City to answer a series of eight multiple choice questions that tested their knowledge of recycling. The three primary schools with the most students completing the quiz each won a cash prize to spend on waste and recycling services at their school. Congratulations to St Peter’s Primary School (Inglewood) on winning the $1,000 first prize. Coolbinia Primary School picked up the $800 second prize and Our Lady of Lourdes School in Nollamara received the $400 third prize. The contest will be back again later this year. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/recycling for lots of handy tips on how to minimise your waste.

Mayor Mark Irwin with St Peter’s Primary School students Evangeline Frew, Maia Securo and Nicola Clover

If you’re interested in promoting your Stirling small business in this publication, which reaches more than 200,000 local residents, email advertising@stirling.wa.gov.au with the details. It’s free to take part; businesses need only supply a discount offer! All submissions are kept on file and you will be contacted if your submission is selected. *The City of Stirling does not accept responsibility for the redemption of Sterling Deals.

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