Stirling Scene Winter Edition

Winter Edition 2019

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Your Councillors and their Contact Details * These suburbs are located in multiple Wards.

Record breaking event

upgrading dozens of our processes so they can be lodged, managed and tracked more efficiently. Whether it’s registering your pet or reporting graffiti, this new system will make managing your requests a faster and easier process. Later this year, you will be able to lodge requests, access updates and engage with the City around the clock from any device. In our ongoing push for light rail to connect Glendalough to Scarborough Beach as part of the Stirling City Centre project, it’s terrific the RAC also regards an urban rail system as a priority. We are continuing to meet with all levels of government and advocate for this vital project. Mayor’s message PrincessWallington Reserve (Balga) The City hosted a community information session and on-site open days to present the final design for the project to the local community. The City is now working with design consultant Ecoscape to prepare for the tendering process set to go ahead in mid-2019. Construction is currently scheduled to start in late 2019. Lotterywest has provided a $2.34 million grant for the project and the City will fund the balance of the $7.3 million budget. On completion, the project will deliver a new skate facility, multi-court sports area, BMX track, regional playground and more. These new recreational activities will be supported by open spaces with park amenities including barbeque and picnic areas, public toilets, shelters and seating. Stephenson Avenue Extension The project involves construction of the Stephenson Avenue extension and a new freeway interchange that will reduce congestion and unlock vital vacant State Government land for development. The project has received a $60 million funding commitment from the State

In global news, I’m thrilled to report that earlier this year the City was successful in breaking the Guinness World Record for a drumming circle featuring the most nationalities. I was absolutely blown away by the community spirit and the way the participants banded together to achieve this amazing feat. With the City of Stirling one of Australia’s most multicultural local governments, I couldn’t think of a better way to highlight our cultural diversity to the world. An article on page 3 features more details about the event.

Coastal Ward: Doubleview* Karrinyup* North Beach Scarborough Trigg Watermans Bay Mayor Councillor Mark Irwin Ph: (08) 9205 8502 mark.irwin@stirling.wa.gov.au

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

Inglewood Ward: Dianella* Inglewood Yokine*

Deputy Mayor Councillor David Lagan Ph: 0408 068 597 david.lagan@stirling.wa.gov.au Councillor Bianca Sandri Ph: 0439 185 175 bianca.sandri@stirling.wa.gov.au

To make your interactions with the City of Stirling a much more streamlined process, we are moving ahead with the introduction of a new Relationship Management System (RMS). The system will improve the way we can serve the community by digitally

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Thanks to our multicultural community, the City of Stirling is now a Guinness World Records ® record holder. As part of annual Harmony Week celebrations in March, the City challenged the Guinness World Records ® for the most nationalities in a drum circle previously held by a Canadian not-for-profit group. Needing to rally more than 61 nationalities to take the title, the City smashed that previous record with a grand total of 77 nationalities in a drum circle on Friday 15 March. More than 100 people kept the beat for the required five minutes of continuous drumming at the Mirrabooka Town Square on what was a picture perfect day. All up, it was an amazing result for a wonderful event that highlighted the incredible diversity of our community.

Balga Ward: Balga Dianella* Mirrabooka Nollamara* Westminster

Mark Irwin Mayor

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

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:

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

Mirrabooka Community Centre – Dryandra Reserve Refurbishment of the centre’s clubroom is now complete, which included a revamp of the function area, canteen, storage area, change rooms and toilets. Stirling City Centre Set to create a vibrant and accessible urban centre in and around Innaloo, the exciting Stirling City Centre project would ultimately deliver Perth’s second CBD. Stage one of the project involves construction of the Stephenson Avenue extension and a new freeway interchange. The project would provide for a mix of residential and commercial opportunities as well as a town centre that includes the $750 million Westfield Innaloo redevelopment as well as shops, cafes and alfresco dining. See Page 7 for details about the City’s recent drop-in day where residents stopped by to find out more about the project. Osborne Bowling Club (Tuart Hill) Upgrade works to improve sborne o ling lub (Tuart ill) Upgrade works to improve accessibility at the club including renovation of the internal toilets are now complete. accessibility at the club including renovation of the internal toilets are now complete.

Robinson Reserve Master Plan (Tuart Hill) Stage one improvements are continuing at the reserve with a new public toilet constructed, new irrigation works going ahead and development of the new children’s playground underway. The playground is set to offer lots of fun activities for youngsters including rope climbing, a basket swing and natural play areas. The project will also deliver a new barbecue and picnic area, shelters with seating, an improved path network and a new basketball/netball half-court. Stirling Leisure Centres – Herb Graham Mirrabooka Upgrades to improve the look and condition of the centre’s major and minor stadiums, foyer, and mezzanine are now complete. Installation of a lift connecting the major hall to the mezzanine and viewing area is set for completion soon. Improvements to the centre have attracted interest from the East

Doubleview Ward: Churchlands Doubleview* Innaloo Wembley Wembley Downs Woodlands

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

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

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

Councillor Karlo Perkov Ph: 0447 904 714 karlo.perkov@stirling.wa.gov.au

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

Cr Andrew Guilfoyle at a Baby Rhymetime session

Vale Councillor Andrew Guilfoyle A champion for the community,

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

Association, Hamersley Habitat Community Garden and Karrinyup Rotary. During his career, Cr Guilfoyle was a respected psychologist and associate professor at Edith Cowan University and served as a chairman at West Coastcare. A genuine friend to the community, Cr Guilfoyle’s passion and drive to make the City of Stirling a better place will be missed. To recognise Cr Guilfoyle’s efforts on council and in the community, the City is working to have a local reserve named in his honour.

Hamersley Ward Cr Andrew Guilfoyle passed away in February. Known for his thoughtful and friendly nature, the father of three was elected to council in 2013 and was re-elected in 2017. With a passion for sustainability and making our suburbs more liveable, Cr Guilfoyle advocated for many City projects including tree planting initiatives and the Living Green Schools program. He was also a keen supporter of local volunteer groups, sports clubs and community groups such as the Gwelup Progress

Councillor Suzanne Migdale Ph: 0429 469 660 suzanne.migdale@stirling.wa.gov.au

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

Councillor Giovanni Italiano JP Ph: 0419 240 655 giovanni.italiano@stirling.wa.gov.au

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

Perth Eagles basketball team and the club now calls court one their home ground.

Government and a $65 million funding commitment from the Federal Government.

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Ask the City!

The City’s 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. How do I dispose of shredded paper? Shredded paper is not recyclable and can be placed in your red-lid general waste bin for disposal. Q. There is a car that has been parked on my street for a few days without moving, can you do something about it? If a vehicle has been parked in one location for more than 24 hours, it can be considered abandoned. If you see an abandoned vehicle or need to leave your car unattended in a public area for a long period of time, please phone the City on (08) 9205 8555.

Setting the standard in customer service To provide a better experience for our customers, the City will soon launch its new Relationship Management System (RMS) known as Salesforce. This new system will significantly improve customer service and make it easier than ever to interact and communicate with the City. As the first local government in Western Australia to implement this world-leading RMS technology, we will set the benchmark across local councils for delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our new RMS will enable you to lodge requests, access updates and seek general information online and around the clock. The improvements will allow you to report issues on-site, receive updates and experience faster response times. Above all, the new RMS will help us deliver first-class customer service and continue to be the City of Choice.

Ready to improve the look of your verge?

To ensure all front verges are developed appropriately, the City has guidelines in place that provide direction on materials that can be used as verge treatments. Here’s a quick summary of the do’s and don’ts of verge treatments: Acceptable materials include:  Gardens

Materials not accepted:  Overgrown trees or shrubs obstructing the footpath or visual sightlines  Stone, gravel or crushed brick or rocks  Items that protrude above the natural level of the verge such as retaining walls, high mowing kerbs, steps, star pickets  Anything that creates an undue hazard to a road user or pedestrian  Sea containers (temporary placement may be permitted). For more details about verge treatments, visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/verge or phone one of the City’s Verge Control Officers on (08) 9205 8555.

NAIDOC event 2019 Be part of this year’s NAIDOC event and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stirling Leisure Centres – Herb Graham Mirrabooka will host the free event on Monday 8 July from 10.00am to 2.00pm. You can look forward to lots of great entertainment for all ages including Aboriginal dancers, live bands, giant kid’s slide, Aboriginal-themed face painting, bouncy castles, animal farm and more. The theme for this year’s NAIDOC celebrations is ‘Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s Work Together’ which represent three key elements to reforms set out

in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Released in 2017, the Statement contains the aspirations of First Nation’s Australians for a constitutional voice and a Makarrata Commission to supervise treaty processes. Support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community by coming along to this year’s NAIDOC event.

 Lawn  Mulch  Reticulation

Hardstand (paving, synthetic turf or concrete) must be limited to one-third of the available verge area and requires prior City approval.

Local Government elections on the way Now is a great time to make sure your enrolment details are up- to-date ahead of this year’s Local Government elections. To vote in the 2019 Local Government elections, you must be enrolled as a resident or registered on the City of Stirling Non-Resident Owners and Occupiers Roll by Friday 30 August 2019. Residents who need to enrol or update their details must complete an enrolment form available from any Australia Post or visit www.aec.gov.au to enrol online via the Australian Electoral Commission website. To enrol on the City of Stirling Non-Resident Owners and Occupiers Roll, you must either own a rateable property in the City, but not live there, or occupy a rateable property in the City by commercial lease. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/election2019 for more details. In a first for the City of Stirling, electors will have the opportunity to vote for the Mayor in addition to their ward Councillor at this year’s elections.

New Waste and Recycling Guide The City’s new Waste and Recycling Guide 2019/20 provides lots of valuable information about waste and recycling services available to residents. Keep your copy on the fridge for everything you need to know about rubbish collection dates, scheduled green waste collections and on-demand services. The handy guide also features details about services offered by the Recycling Centre Balcatta including tip passes and disposal of household hazardous waste materials. Make sure to check out the guide for ways you can maximise recycling and reduce waste.

Mayor Mark Irwin and library member Mandy Murphy Bikes in libraries?

Stirling Libraries have always been a great place to exercise the mind, but now you can get some physical exercise too. All six City libraries in Dianella, Inglewood, Karrinyup, Mirrabooka, Osborne and Scarborough have introduced new exercise bikes that feature a table at the front so you can read while you ride. Lots of library members have given the new ‘reading bikes’ the thumbs up, with the bicycles already getting plenty of use by visitors of all ages. So, whether you want to flick through a magazine or read your favourite book, you can enjoy it and keep active at the same time in the air-conditioned comfort of your local library.

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Recycling figures The fantastic recycling efforts by residents across the City are helping cut the amount of waste going to landfill. During the 2018/19 financial year, the City has collected an incredible 22,244 tonnes of recyclables through the yellow-top bin system and more than 80 per cent of those materials were recycled. When it comes to on-demand collection services, the City picked up and recycled 15,669 mattresses that weighed in at close to 630 tonnes. The City also collected and recycled 491 tonnes of whitegoods and a whopping 598 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste). Through its on-demand services, the City diverted 2,082 tonnes of material from landfill.

Watermans Bay The suburb of Watermans Bay was named after Alfred Waterman, who built the first house in the area in 1908. After World War II, Watermans Bay continued to grow and the area reached its development potential by the late 1960s. In recognition of this growth, the town site was gazetted with officially recognised boundaries in 1964. Some redevelopment got underway in the 1970s, with new homes replacing holiday shacks. Popular destinations in Watermans Bay include Star Swamp Reserve with its diverse range of indigenous flora and fauna as well as Watermans Beach. The suburb is also home to the Mount Flora Museum at Laurie Strutt Reserve. The museum is housed in a former water tank built in the 1940s to provide scheme water to surrounding areas. 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.

Are you our next mentee or mentor? The City of Stirling’s Kaleidoscope Mentoring Program connects newcomer (migrants and refugees) professionals – known as mentees – with mentors from their chosen industry. Mentors then guide mentees through topics such as industry-specific workplace cultures to help make them job-ready. The program is based on a proven initiative where 70 per cent of mentees have secured professional jobs in a six to nine month period after completion. To date, the City’s program has supported a total of 39 mentees. Applications for mentees to take part in the next three-month cycle are now open. The program is also in need of potential mentors with more than two years of experience in the Australian workforce. Visit www.kaleidoscopeinitiative.com.au/mentorship for more details about being a mentor or a mentee in the program. Read all about it Community newspapers are a great source for City information and local news. For more details on where to find a copy of your local newspaper or where it is delivered, contact: Community News via www.communitynews.com.au/findmypaper or phone (08) 9237 1630 during office hours on weekdays Perth Suburban Newspapers via www.perthsuburbannews.com.au or phone The Voice Newspaper on (08) 9430 7727 or Post Newspapers on (08) 9381 3088 during office hours on weekdays

More honours for Stirling Leisure Centres – Scarborough Beach Pool The awards keep coming for Stirling Leisure Centres - Scarborough Beach Pool. Most recently, the popular facility collected a 2019 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (WA) Excellence Award. Each year, the awards recognise high calibre projects delivered to the community by local government and the public works sector. This latest win follows two Australian Institute of Architects awards as well as sustainability honours in the Asia Pacific Federation of Project Management Awards and the Australian Institute of Project Management Achievement Awards. Open year round, the facility was also named WA’s first aquatic centre to achieve a prestigious six-star Green Star Rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.

Cool your neighbourhood Did you know that living on a tree lined street can save you money in household cooling costs and increase the value of your property? Tree lined streets not only reduce neighbourhood temperatures by creating an evaporative cooling effect similar to your air conditioner, but also add value to your property by as much as $16,000 or more. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au and search ‘trees’ for more about the benefits of street trees and the City’s community tree planting program. KATENA by Architects of Air (UK) From the Guggenheim in Spain to the Sydney Opera House, the monumental and interactive walk-in sculptures of Architects of Air designed by Alan Parkinson have astounded global audiences. After 10 years abroad, the City of Stirling is proud to bring this incredible experience back to Australia! The luminarium offers a dazzling maze of winding paths and soaring domes that meld into an inspiring monument to the beauty of light and colour. The installation is coming to the City of Stirling from Monday 8 July to Sunday 14 July 2019. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/katena for more details.

A look at Watermans Bay settlement in the 1930s

Community drops in for Stirling City Centre

Hundreds of residents attended a recent drop-in day to find out more about the exciting Stirling City Centre project. Set to become Perth’s second CBD, the Stirling City Centre aims to create an accessible, vibrant urban centre that caters for the growing community. At the drop-in day, project plans were on display along with information about the vision for the area and the first step towards making that vision a reality – the extension of Stephenson Avenue. Once complete, the extension will immediately relieve congestion in the area, unlock significant private and government-owned land and ultimately pave the way for the delivery of light rail through to Scarborough Beach. The Stephenson Avenue extension has been funded through the State and Federal Government and is expected to start in late 2019, subject to relevant stakeholder and agency approvals. Visit www.yoursay.stirling.wa.gov.au/SCC for more information about the project.

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Administration Centre: 25 Cedric Street Stirling WA 6021 | Telephone (08) 9205 8555 | Facsimile (08) 9345 8822 | www.stirling.wa.gov.au Opening hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday | Transport: Rail and Bus – www.transport.wa.gov.au | Bike – Free bike parking available

Colour-In to Win To celebrate the release of Disney.Pixar’s “TOY STORY 4” arriving at Grand Cinemas on June 20, you can win one of three movie prize packs (including a family pass) plus two runner-up prizes of a Grand Cinemas family pass. A total of five Grand Cinema family passes will be given away, which includes a family pass in each of the movie prize packs. (Family movie passes are valid for 2x adults and 2x children or 1x adult and 3x children) Each family pass with candy bar vouchers is valued at over $100! Download the competition page at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/kids and get colouring. Mail your entry to the address below by Friday 26 July 2019. Kids’ Corner Competition C/- Communications Department City of Stirling 25 Cedric Street , Stirling WA 6021

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Kids Corner Congratulations to Illumination’s ‘The Lego ® Movie 2’ colouring-in contest winners in the Autumn Edition of Stirling Scene: The Lego ® Movie 2 prize pack Zavier Dimitriou (8) Osborne Park Family Movie Passes Sacha Blackwell (10) Karrinyup Elyssia Radich (6) Nollamara McKenzie Armitage (3) Scarborough Ella Kingscote (4) Mirrabooka

Living Green Schools When it comes to school-based sustainability projects, the Newborough Primary School community is helping lead the way. The school is one of more than 20 that signed up to be part of the City of Stirling’s Living Green Schools program. In its inaugural year, the program offers local schools incentives, support and funding opportunities that have a focus on sustainability. The City recently awarded Newborough Primary School a Living Green Schools certificate for taking part in the program and its efforts in sustainability. Amongst its achievements, the school runs a ‘Waste Free Lunches’ program and has a sustainability team known as the ‘Newbie Nature Knights’ where a group of industrious students work on recycling and gardening projects. Email sustainability@stirling.wa.gov.au or visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/sustainability for more details about the program.

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. Newborough Primary School Principal John Worthy with students Elsie Winton, Rosie Garrett and Izzy Toovey and Mayor Mark Irwin

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Xtreme Ice Arena is a family-owned and operated ice skating arena in Mirrabooka. Enjoy public ice

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skating sessions, the Australian-first of bumper cars on ice, learn to skate programs and a variety of ice sports such as ice hockey. Visit the website below for session details. Wheelchairs and prams are more than welcome on the ice! Present this voucher to receive free skate hire – that’s a 33% saving! Offer expires 31 July 2019. Address: 15 Chesterfield Road, Mirrabooka Web www.xtremeice.com.au Ph: (08) 9344 4400

your health goals and achieve full function! Using a combination of the latest manual therapy techniques and Pilates we aim to give the best possible care. Have any niggles? Mention you are a Stirling Scene reader and receive 20% off your initial appointment! Offer valid until 31 July 2019.

artificial colours and additives. A separate vegan menu and loads of GF options prove popular with guests who have special dietary requirements. The restaurant proudly caters to all dietary requirements, as the dishes are freshly cooked. Present this coupon to receive 15% off your bill until 31 July 2019. Not valid with other offers. Address: 841 Beaufort Street, Inglewood Web: www.chakrarestaurant.com.au Ph: (08) 6153 0584

Address: Suite 1, 40 Cedric Street, Stirling Email: admin@perthphysioandpilates.com Ph: 0416 411 191

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