Stirling Scene Spring 2018

Spring Edition 2018

Fun for all at the Paw-some Day Out!

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Blink Photography Awards p3 • The Blood Challenge is on! p4 • Heritage Awards Winners p7

keeping a watchful eye on the coastline year round. To get an idea of just how busy they’ve been during patrols this past year, check out our article on Page 3. The Beach Services team is always looking to boost safety at our beaches and the latest improvement is the addition of a new semi-permanent observation tower at Scarborough Beach. The tower provides an elevated surveillance platform for the City’s professional beach inspectors, beach lifeguards and volunteer surf life savers from the Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club. The new tower was made possible with generous support from Surf Life Saving WA and Lotterywest and it’s hoped more towers will soon be added to both Scarborough and Trigg beaches. Mayor’s Message Robinson Reserve Master Plan (Tuart Hill) Planned upgrades at the reserve include a barbecue area with picnic tables, shelters and seating as well as a new playground, toilets and an improved path network. A new basketball/netball half-court facility will also be added to the reserve. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au and search ‘Robinson Reserve Master Plan’ for more details. Grenville Reserve (Tuart Hill) The playground at the Tuart Hill Kindergarten has recently been revamped with upgrades to existing children’s play equipment and installation of new soft-fall material.

Finally, I’d like to remind you about one of the City’s upcoming community events. If you’re a dog lover like me, you’ll be heading along to the City’s Paw-some Day Out which is happening at Yokine Regional Open Space on Sunday 28 October. It’s a fantastic way to treat your pet to a fun day out, discover the latest dog-related products on the market and meet fellow dog lovers from across the community. I hope to see you there. Happy reading!

It’s always a great time of year when we start getting closer to summer and can head out to enjoy our beautiful beaches. If you’re visiting any of the City’s beaches, including Trigg Beach and Scarborough Beach, we have a dedicated team of Beach Services staff

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:

Millington Reserve Clubrooms (Scarborough) Recent remodelling of the clubrooms included refurbishment of the hall, new roofing and upgrades to existing change rooms and toilets. Ambulant and accessible toilets have also been added to the clubrooms as well as a new accessible path from the car park to the clubrooms. Dianella BMX and Cycle Facility Dianella Regional Open Space was identified for its potential to provide a BMX and cycle track amongst beautiful parkland and established community facilities. Community consultation for the BMX and cycle track was carried out in May and June of this year, prompting more than 150 submissions from the surrounding community. The City is currently reviewing the outcomes of this community consultation period. Please visit www.yoursay.stirling.wa.gov.au for more information about the project including FAQs and a fact sheet.

Princess Wallington Reserve (Balga)

Lotterywest recently presented the City with a $2.34 million grant to go towards the Princess Wallington Community Parkland project in Balga. The balance of the $7.3 million project will be funded by the City. Ecoscape has been awarded the design contract for the project and this work is now underway. Construction is scheduled to start in mid-2019. On completion, local kids will be able to enjoy a new skate facility, multi-court area, BMX track, regional playground and more.

Alexander Park Tennis Club (Menora) The club building has received upgrades to the kitchen, change rooms and toilets as well as new accessible parking facilities.

Dianella Regional Open Space A new dedicated dog park has been added to the open space that features two separate fenced areas, drinking fountains and sheltered area.

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Enter the Blink Photography Awards

Entries are now open for the City of Stirling’s biennial photography awards. The community-based competition and exhibition is open to amateur and professional photographers across the state. Submit your photo by Monday 29 October 2018 for your chance to share in a $4,000 prize pool. Winners will be announced in late November. An exhibition at the Osborne Community Hub will showcase a collection of successful entries from Thursday 22 November to Monday 26 November 2018. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov/photo or email photo@stirling.wa.gov.au for more details.

Paw-some Day Out for Everyone The City’s hugely popular Paw-some Day Out is back for 2018 and has moved to a new location. Offering loads of fun for our four-legged friends, this year’s event will be held at Yokine Regional Open Space on Sunday 28 October from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

including Best Dressed Dog, Best Dog Trick and a canine food eating challenge. Contest entry fee is a gold coin donation and money raised will go to Guide Dogs WA. Check out all the dog-related stallholders, and the City’s Rangers will be at the ready to answer any questions about responsible dog ownership. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au or phone the Customer Contact Centre on (08) 9205 8555 for more details.

Sponsored by Pet City and the Doubleview Vet Centre, the free event will feature lots of activities, entertainment and competitions

Safety at our Beaches is a ‘Shore’ Thing If you’re one of the one million people visiting the City’s beaches across the year, you can count on our Beach Services staff. The City has four full-time professional beach inspectors who keep watch on the City’s beaches seven days a week, year-round and up to 14 professional beach lifeguards that operate between October and the end of April. From July 2017 to June 2018, Beach Services’ staff performed 130 rescues and 11,532 preventative actions, where staff intervened on the sand or in the surf. In addition, volunteer surf life savers from the Scarboro and Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Clubs performed 110 rescues and 4,223 preventative actions during the same period. In total, this represents more than 35 per cent of all rescues around the state and close to 60 per cent of all preventative actions. During the peak summer period – November to the end of March – the City’s professional beach inspectors and beach lifeguards and volunteer surf lifesavers will patrol the City’s beaches daily from 6.00am to 6.00pm. Enjoy your time at the beach and please swim only between the red and yellow flags.

Subscribe to the City’s e-Newsletters and stay up to date with everything from library events and community services to leisure centres and the Adopt-A-Park program. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/subscribe for more details.

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City of Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob, City of Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts and City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin

Ask the City!

Battle for Blood Could you be the difference in whether the City of Stirling emerges victorious in this year’s Tri-Cities Blood Challenge? Now in its third year, the challenge encourages residents from across the Cities of Stirling, Joondalup and Wanneroo to donate blood to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service by Sunday 30 September 2018. The council that racks up the most donations from its residents at the New City Website is on the way The City will soon launch its new customer-focused website. The new site will have a fresh design, improved search functions, intuitive navigation and will be easy to use across all devices. A new events hub will showcase ‘What’s On’ throughout the City, plus a new search function will make it easy to find Council minutes and agendas and City documents. With accessibility being a major focus, the new website will be user-friendly for screen readers and

end of the three-month period will be named the winner. Last year, residents across the three councils made more than 6,300 blood donations that saved the lives of close to 19,000 people. Organisers are aiming to collect enough blood donations to save 20,000 lives this year. Visit donateblood.com.au or call 13 14 95 to make your donation count towards the City of Stirling’s tally.

The City’s Customer Contact Centre receives thousands of phone calls from Stirling residents each week. Staff from the City’s Customer Service team provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Q. Do I need a verge permit for demolition works, construction works or installation of a swimming pool? Yes, a verge permit is required for all of these works and a Verge Permit Application Form will need to be completed. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au and search ‘verge permits’ for details. Q. I’ve lost my pet’s registration tag; can I get a replacement? Yes, a replacement tag costing $5.50 can be requested in person at the Administration Centre (25 Cedric Street, Stirling) or at the Animal Care Facility (15 Natalie Way, Balcatta). Alternatively, send a money order/cheque with your pet’s details to the City at 25 Cedric Street, Stirling and a replacement tag will be posted to you. Please note that only one tag can be issued per pet.

important information has been translated into 10 languages to reflect the diversity of our community. The new-look www.stirling.wa.gov.au website will be available by the end of September 2018.

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Add the Recycling Shop to your Garage Sale Trail Australia’s biggest weekend of garage

Entertaining Events Coming your way There’s always something to keep you entertained in and around the City of Stirling. Here’s a small selection of the fun options happening near you.

Run by Workpower, the City’s Recycling Shop at 238 Balcatta Road, Balcatta will be open both days – Saturday from 7.30am to 4.00pm and Sunday 8.00am to 4.00pm and has everything from furniture to movies and quite possibly, a kitchen sink. So remember to add it to your list of go-to-sales. All six Stirling Libraries will also host book sales on Saturday 20 October from 9.30am to 11.30am. Visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au to register your sale for free or to find out about the sales happening near you.

sales returns on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October and the City’s Recycling Shop at the Recycling Centre Balcatta is getting in on the fun. Each year, the Garage Sale Trail encourages people around the country to host or visit a local garage to reduce waste and boost community spirit. For sellers, it’s a great opportunity to nd a new home for those unwanted items and make a bit of extra money. Shoppers can map out a trail of local sales and nd some bargains.

Shrek The Musical Friday 21 September to Sunday 30 September Hertha Reserve, Stirling Visit www.trybooking.com/373981 for tickets Inglewood Night Markets (Free entry) Mondays (24 September to 29 April) from 6.00pm Beaufort Street, Inglewood Wembley Downs District Fair (Free entry) Saturday 27 October 8.30am to 3.00pm Luita Street Reserve, Wembley Downs Scarborough Sunset Markets (Free entry) Thursdays (1 November to 25 April) from 5.00pm Scarborough Beach foreshore

City staff and Workpower employees prepare for the 2018 Garage Trail Sale

Mobile Muster Honour Due to the fantastic efforts of residents, the City has won WA’s Top Collector Award in the Mobile Muster Local Government Awards for the second consecutive year. Interest in the recycling program continues to grow with the City collecting 120kg of unwanted mobile phones in 2016, then 195kg in 2017 and an incredible 262kg in 2018. Since 1998, the not-for-profit Mobile Muster program has collected and recycled more than 1,300 tonnes of mobile phone components across Australia. More than 90 per cent of the materials in mobile phones, accessories and batteries can be recycled. There are more than a dozen Mobile Muster collection stations across the

City of Stirling to drop off your old mobiles and mobile phone batteries including the Recycling Centre Balcatta and all City libraries. Visit www.stirling. wa.gov.au and search ‘Recycling Drop Off’ for more details.

Osborne Park Show Friday 16 November 5.00pm to 10.00pm Saturday 17 November 11.00am to 10.00pm

Robinson Reserve, Osborne Park Visit www.osborneparkshow.com.au for tickets

Vanja Marjanovic and Phil Crabbe from the City’s Waste team at the Balcatta Recycling Centre

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Community Noticeboard

Yellow-Lid Recycling Bin Update Due to changes in the types of recyclable materials being accepted by overseas recyclers, some changes have been made to what can go in your yellow-lid recycling bin. Items that can no longer be put in your recycling bin include aerosol cans, plastic bags, cling wrap, polystyrene and other ‘scrunch-able’ items like cereal bags. Materials that can still go in your recycling bin include cardboard, glass, paper, hard plastic containers, aluminium cans and steel cans. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/recycling for a full list of accepted items.

Street Trees Thanks to all our dedicated volunteers, more than 6,000 street trees were planted across the City this season. The City would also like to thank everyone for being so receptive to having new trees planted on street verges. Street trees offer many benefits to the community including increased ambient temperatures. If any new trees become damaged, disappear or die, please phone the Customer Contact Centre on (08) 9205 8555 or email tree.services@stirling.wa.gov.au with the details. property values, reduced electricity bills and cooler

HaveYour Say Online! The City has launched its new ‘Your Say Stirling’ online engagement hub and we encourage you to get involved to help create an even better City for our community. On ‘Your Say Stirling’ you can access up-to-date information about current projects and initiatives as well as opportunities for you to provide feedback and participate in the decisions that affect you. Visit www.yoursay.stirling.wa.gov.au to be part of the conversation and to have your say.

Free Trees Residents can register for two free trees through the

City’s Living Green program. Just visit www.stirling.wa.gov. au/urbanforest to register and we will let you know when the next event is happening so you can collect your free trees.

Report Illegal Dumping We all know illegal dumping looks horrible, costs ratepayers money and lowers property value, but did you know it can also harm our environment, people and pets? It’s a community problem that we need our community to help stop! If you see illegal dumping, please take note of the person or vehicle (including the number plate and time of incident) and phone the Customer Contact Centre on (08) 9205 8555.

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

Local History Focus on… In this edition, we put the spotlight on local resident Roda Hatzistavridi who won a ‘Stirling Memories’ award in this year’s History and Heritage Awards

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

for submitting a classic photo and caption of her mother entering the Miss Scarborough contest. “My mum Margaret Taylor won Miss Scarborough in 1956. She went down to Scarborough Beach with some friends, one friend planned to enter. Mum got talked into entering herself and she won!” As well as being able to share a fantastic photo and story about her mum, Roda also brought her pageant-winning mother along to the City’s recent History and Heritage Awards ceremony. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/heritage to see all the award winners and runner-up entrants in the ‘Stirling Memories’ contest. Top right: The award-winning photo of Margaret Taylor taken in 1956 Right: Michael Taylor and Margaret Taylor with daughter Roda Hatzistavridi (centre) at the History and Heritage Awards ceremony

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

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

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

History and Heritage Awards 2018 Congratulations to all the winners and runner-up entrants in the City’s History and Heritage Awards 2018. The awards celebrated efforts by

Each home has unique detailing including reclaimed antique french infill panelling, ornate timber fretwork and detailed gables to the façades. The ‘Sensitive Adaptation of a Heritage Building’ award went to Elan Silver for works carried out to his podiatry business on Beaufort Street, Inglewood that included retaining the art deco façade. Rounding out the honours, Vesna and Snjezana Sarich received the ‘New Single House in a Heritage Area’ award for construction of their beautiful new home on Learoyd Street that incorporated heritage aspects from the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

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

individuals and groups to conserve and restore heritage places across the City. Drago Brkic won a ‘New Group Dwelling Development in a Heritage Area’ honour for his development at 68 Second Avenue, Mount Lawley. The high end development respects the existing leafy and established streetscape as well as local heritage character. The architectural style, materials and colours used also complement the existing streetscape within the area.

Councillor Andrew Guilfoyle Ph: 0427 285 970 andrew.guilfoyle@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: 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: 0447 235 217 adam.spagnolo@stirling.wa.gov.au www.stirling.wa.gov.au

Cr Suzanne Migdale and Cr Joe Ferrante with Drago Brkic (centre) in front of the Mount Lawley development on Second Avenue

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Scarborough Community Hub Open Day Looking for a great day out and a fantastic way to find out everything the Scarborough Community Hub has At the upcoming open day, there will be lots of activities happening including a Baby Rhymetime session, Akwaaba Drumming, Tiny Bugs workshops,

to offer? Make sure to come along to the Scarborough Community Hub Open Day on Thursday 4 October from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Located at 173 Gildercliffe Street in Scarborough, the hub has loads of services available such as Stirling Libraries, Stirling Community Centres, Stirling Leisure Centres, Child Health Centre and more.

toddler gym, senior exercise class and a local history photography exhibition. Make sure to add this fun event to your calendar. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/events for more details.

Right: Toddler gym at Stirling Leisure Centre Scarborough

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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Support Stirling local businesses…

The Wild Fig is a family-owned café on the Scarborough Esplanade. We use responsibly sourced, fresh produce

Boost Juice is one of Australia’s most famous and most loved juice and smoothie brands. Nationally, Boost Juice outlets serve millions of Aussies with their iconic green cups, filled with fruit and veg deliciousness. Present this advert for a spring special. Buy one original drink and get a second one for $1 (equivalent or less value) from our drink menu. Valid only at Boost Juice Innaloo until 31 October 2018. Not valid public holidays or with any other offers. Innaloo: Westfield Innaloo Ellen Stirling Boulevard, Innaloo Ph: (08) 9244 4813

Since 1989, the Coffee Club has been the place to meet, when catching up with friends, family or work colleagues. With The Coffee Club you can expect good food, great

and great coffee. Open for breakfast (including a late breakfast), brunch, lunch and dinner. Children, dog and function friendly – join the Wild Club online and receive more benefits. Present this coupon to receive 10% off the total bill until 30 November 2018. Not valid with any other offers. Address: 190 The Esplanade, Scarborough Web: www.thewildfig.com.au Ph: (08) 9245 2533

service and excellent coffee. Why meet anywhere else?

Present this voucher when you buy a coffee and you will receive another coffee of the same size free of charge. Offer ends 30 October 2018. Original voucher must be presented. Not valid with any other offer. Address: Westfield Innaloo Ellen Stirling Boulevarde, Innaloo Web: Innaloo@coffeeclub.com.au Ph: (08) 9242 8995

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