Whats Happening

MARCH-MAY 2020 wanneroo.wa.gov.au

, Whats Happening

Saturday 21 March Paloma Park Marangaroo

Thelma Plum takes to the stage Pages 8-9

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Mayor’s The community came together to for philanthropic work with the Perth honour the incredible efforts of the Children’s Hospital, Spiers Foundation, Message Department of Fire and Emergency Salvation Army and Clean Up Australia. Welcome to the first Services and our very own volunteer On behalf of our community, I would like edition of What’s firefighters as well as the brigades from to extend congratulations to all our new Happening for 2020. other local governments. Australian citizens and Award winners. Just prior to Christmas, My thanks go to our dedicated team As summer moves into autumn, there is homes in the City’s at the City of Wanneroo and other once again plenty happening across our north came under threat from frightening agencies who supported the response suburbs during Easter and the cooler and destructive bushfires and many and recovery including the Department months. of Biodiversity, Conservation and residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks Global Beats & Eats returns to Paloma Attractions; the State Emergency were evacuated from their homes, many Park in Marangaroo on Saturday 21 Service, and support agencies Red for almost a week. March. This popular festival will this year Cross, Salvation Army, Western Power, The situation tested the resolve of be headlined by indigenous singer and Water Corporation, The Spiers Centre, many people, both our community multiple ARIA nominee Thelma Plum, who were all there for us and didn’t let members whose homes were under see pages 8 and 9 for more information. threat, and our brave firefighting crews us down in our time of need. I would like to take the opportunity to who demonstrated determination and The Wanneroo Showgrounds once again remind local artists that entries for the courage in the face of danger. hosted the largest council-led Australia City of Wanneroo 2020 Community Art What was incredibly heart-warming to Day citizenship ceremony in the country. Awards and Exhibition are now open witness was the strength and resilience Close to 1,000 residents became until Friday 3 April 2020. of our community, which emphasised Australian citizens and received a warm the community spirit that is deeply Wanneroo welcome. This year’s exhibition introduces a new category for photography, film and digital ingrained in our City’s residents who I was proud to present the City of media. Head to page 15 to learn more. cared for each other - from offering Wanneroo Australia Day awards to accommodation to evacuees and their residents who have made outstanding I hope you enjoy this edition of What’s pets to generous donations of snacks contributions to their local community. Happening and I look forward to seeing and prepared food, clothes, blankets, you out and about in our community. Jayda Feifar from Koondoola was eye drops, lip balm and throat lozenges honoured with the Charles Searson Mayor Tracey Roberts JP for our firefighters. Australia Day Youth Award for her This deep thoughtfulness is an example exceptional community work at of the beating heart of our community. Girrawheen Senior High School and The sense of togetherness and Girrawheen Girls Academy. friendship is something of which we can Mindarie resident Daniel McEvoy all be very proud. collected the City of Wanneroo Australia I would like to acknowledge and thank Day Award for his years of invaluable members of the Yanchep Two Rocks work as President of the Achievers Club Community Recreation Association, who WA. formed a working group to organise the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, ‘Thank You’ event held on Sunday in Wangara, was presented with the 2 February and raised over $14,000. Australia Day Community Group Award

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Hone your skating skills this autumn Local skateboard, scooter and BMX enthusiasts are invited to learn new tricks and gain confidence through the City of Wanneroo’s 2020 Youth Skate Park Series. Run in partnership with Freestyle Now, the series kicked off back in January and includes a number of free coaching sessions and competitions at City of Wanneroo skate parks until November. Mayor Tracey Roberts said 2020 was the perfect year to run the series, with two new skate parks in Landsdale and Yanchep due to be completed this year. “Skateboard, scooter and BMX riding are popular activities among our young The City of Wanneroo is teaming with Freestyle Now on a series of skate park workshops. residents, with many telling the City park etiquette and taking care of they would like to see more events and For more information on future the facilities. activities in their neighbourhoods,” events throughout the year, Mayor Roberts said. “Competitors will be rated on difficulty, head to www.freestylenow.net diversity and consistency by three judges “The workshops and competitions will or follow the City of Wanneroo and will be encouraged to push their skills be spread across the City throughout Youth Facebook page. to win prizes.” the year, giving lots of young people the opportunity to participate.” Wednesday 25 March / 4pm-6pm Freestyle Now founder Shaun Jarvis said Paloma Park skate park, the workshops and competitions catered Mirrabooka Avenue, Marangaroo Changes to waste for all ages and skill levels. Register online FREE collection services “Skateboard, scooter and BMX riders www.freestylenow.net over Easter and can develop their skills during the fun, Friday 24 April / 10am-3pm Anzac Day informative and motivational workshops before competing in front of their friends Banksia Grove skate park, During Easter, bins will not be and families,” Mr Jarvis said. Grandis Park, Banksia Grove collected on Good Friday Register online 10 April, instead occurring on “The competitions will be a chance for FREE www.freestylenow.net Saturday 11 April. participants to develop an understanding of how judging works while learning skate All waste collections during the Easter period, including Easter Monday 13 April, will run as normal. southwest, but are often seen on Welcome to Djeran Bins will be collected as verges across the City of Wanneroo. With Bunuru making way for Djeran, normal on the Anzac Day we will at last see a break in the really As you travel around the Perth area, public holiday, Monday 27 April. hot weather. A key indicator of the you may notice the red ‘rust’ and seed change of season is the cool nights cones forming on sheoaks. that once again bring morning dew. Banksias also start to display their Djeran is a time of red flowers, flowers, ensuring nectar food sources especially the red flowering gum for the many small mammals and birds - these are endemic to the state’s that rely on them.

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210,000 residents

WAN 36 suburbs 70,329 houses

We maintained We planted

parks, reserves trees 566 and open spaces 3,600

public skate/BMX tracks, 18-hole sporting clubs cricket wickets, netball, golf across 40 sports 200 tennis & basketball courts 206 2 courses

Home to the Dolphins learn to swim program for people living with disability and Autism 5* 3 libraries that hosted more than youth centres that welcomed almost City rangers helped our community with 45,000 8,000 8,078 programs and events young people requests

3 Major shopping centres - Kingsway, Wanneroo and Clarkson

Home to an art gallery, museum and heritage education We engaged with our sites that welcomed nearly community on

Hi 15,000 visitors 117 projects

A powerhouse economy 55,000 jobs 13,000 local businesses

residents born new citizenship 41% overseas 1,803 citizens 13 ceremonies

We are a proudly diverse City that celebrates its multiculturalism and respects and acknowledges the First Nations Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land, the Whadjuk people.

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Marmion Avenue dualling Landscaping of Marmion Avenue between Butler Boulevard and Yanchep Beach Road is scheduled to start in winter. The project’s total budget is $27.9 million and will be welcomed by residents and visitors who use Marmion Avenue. Work is now underway along Connolly Drive. “The City of Wanneroo Connolly Drive dualling, The works include upgrades to existing greatly appreciates the roundabouts and intersections, along with funding contribution of Butler design integration of kerbing, drainage, street $23 million from the State Widening work over a stretch of Connolly lighting, shared paths, landscaping and Government,” Mayor Drive between Lukin Drive and Benenden pavement construction. Tracey Roberts said. Avenue in Butler is underway and will help The project is budgeted at $3.1 million and is Successful negotiations ease travel times for drivers by creating an scheduled for completion by June 2020. with developers and state extra lane in both directions. government departments has resulted in an additional $4.9 million in Splendid Park Mayor Tracey Roberts said the skate park will be a wonderful addition to funding for roadworks to Skate Park, Yanchep Splendid Park, catering for a mix of link future developments Detailed designs for the much anticipated abilities and ages. and the new rail line from Butler to Yanchep. Splendid Park Skate Park in Yanchep “The park will feature obstacles, ramps, were completed last year, with the tender bowls and pipes and is sure to be a The City of Wanneroo process starting in December 2019. popular outdoor recreation area for will be holding a cycling Construction is expected to begin this the youth community,” she said. challenge event along this month (March) and finish by the end of The City of Wanneroo would like to thank new stretch of road in June 2020. Community engagement the State Government for its $450,000 early May to celebrate the workshops were held last year to seek contribution towards the project’s total conclusion of the project. ideas and input from residents. cost. Look out for more details on the City’s Facebook page. Extensive roadworks have been undertaken over the past year to widen Marmion Avenue, with large sections completed. The first, a 1.2km stretch adjacent to Alkimos Vista, finished in April 2019. An 8km section from Shorehaven to Yanchep was completed in February 2020 along with part of a 2.3km stretch from Camborne Parkway to Alkimos Vista. City of Wanneroo youth worker Olivia Colja with Mayor Tracey Roberts and North Coast Ward Councillors Lewis Flood, Chris Baker, Linda Aitken and Sonet Coetzee at Splendid Park.

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Cr Cvitan JP Central Ward update Deputy Mayor Cr Huntley Cr Miles Cr Netwon JP Ashby, Banksia Grove, Carabooda, Carramar, Hocking, Jandabup, Mariginiup, Neerabup, Nowergup, Pearsall, Pinjar, Sinagra, Tapping and Wanneroo

Wanneroo Aquamotion Visitors to Wanneroo Aquamotion can now pair their swim with a coffee and snack from the new on-site café. Owned and operated by family business Epic Catering Services, the Splash Pad Café is situated adjacent to both of Wanneroo Aquamotion’s indoor pools, and includes an outdoor seating area so parents can supervise their children while they cool off on the splash pad. Wanneroo Amateur Football Club President Geoff Burwood and Wanneroo Cricket Club batsman James Hudson take shelter from the sun with Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts and Central Ward councillors Dot Newton, Café owner and Paul Miles and Jacqueline Huntley in the new sports amenities building at Edgar Griffiths Park. Wanneroo resident Darryn Lewis said he and his wife Edgar Griffiths Park, WAFC President Geoff Burwood said Charlotte were excited Wanneroo the club was looking forward to the to be setting up shop at completion of the new change rooms, Wanneroo Aquamotion Wanneroo’s Edgar Griffiths Park has with the new facilities at Edgar Griffiths and serving the local undergone a major facelift in recent Park permitting it to expand beyond its community. months, with the opening of the new longstanding home at the Wanneroo fully-fenced dog park and sports Showgrounds. “We are serving quality amenities building. barista-made coffee from “The club’s home base for our six teams a premium bean as well The new dog park is already proving is the Wanneroo Showgrounds, where as a range of homemade popular with local canines of all sizes football has been part of the broader pastries, toasties, quiches and breeds, with its double gate entry Wanneroo community since 1929,” and muffins,” Mr Lewis system and separate zones for both Mr Burwood said. said. big dogs and small dogs offering “This has its limitations with regards to security and plenty of space to run. “Next time you visit, you accommodating in excess of 150 senior won’t need to pay for pool Wanneroo resident Annie said her male and female players per week, not access to grab a coffee or Australian Terrier Thor loved the mix to mention a large number of Auskick a bite to eat from one of of obstacles and agility equipment, and junior players.” our friendly baristas.” as well as the sandpit for digging. “We live just down the road and visit most days,” Annie said. “We used to have to drive into Joondalup before, so it is great to have this so close to home. And the size of the park is really good.” The City of Wanneroo would like to thank the State Government for its $200,000 contribution towards the dog park’s total cost. Rounding off the new facilities at Edgar Griffiths Park is the $1.7 million sports amenities building. Practical completion took place earlier

City of Wanneroo Mayor Tracey this year, allowing the Wanneroo Amateur Roberts grabs a coffee with Football Club (WAFC) to move in ahead Splash Pad Café owner and of the 2020 footy season. Wanneroo resident Annie with Thor at Edgar Griffiths Park operator Darryn Lewis. dog park.

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Girrawheen Hub, Girrawheen

The new sports amenities building at Shelvock Park will house Westnam United and other local clubs. Shelvock Park sports The building will be the future home for three clubs - Westnam United, Kingsway United amenities building - Christian Football Club, and the Karen Koondoola Organisation. Shelvock Park in Koondoola will have a fresh Westnam United President Ted Nguyen said new look this winter with the construction of the club was excited about the development. a $1.5 million sports amenities building for “For most of our club’s 30-year history we’ve local clubs and groups. called Shelvock Park home; this City of The building replaces the park’s outdated Wanneroo project couldn’t have come at a facility, which was constructed in 1982. better time as we now have more than Come June, the The new building includes change rooms, a 300 members,” Mr Nguyen said. Girrawheen Hub will kiosk, public toilets, storerooms, a first aid “We can’t wait for the 2020 soccer season feature its very own room and seating areas for clubs. to start so we can use this amazing facility.” community garden courtesy of a project run in collaboration with Perth City Farm. Located in the heart of Girrawheen, the new community garden is intended to be a vibrant collaborative space with ample greenery, fresh veggies and somewhere friendships can flourish. Perth City Farm is seeking enthusiastic locals to be involved in the garden’s planning, installation and upkeep, so green thumbs, eager gardeners or those just keen to be part of a new community activity are encouraged to get in Mayor Tracey Roberts and South Ward Councillors Glynis Parker, Domenic Zappa, Brett Treby and Vinh Nguyen take touch. a look at the plans for Hartman Drive. To enquire and find Hartman Drive dualling, street lighting, drainage, footpaths and out more, email cycleways in keeping with the City’s citygreening@ Madeley Transport Strategy. perthcityfarm.org.au One of Madeley’s busiest roads is getting Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts said the or search for Girrawheen a $4.5 million makeover, with work upgrades were intended to improve traffic Community Garden on starting later this month, transforming flow and ease congestion, and thanked Facebook. Hartman Drive into a four-lane dual Main Roads WA for contributing Supported by the carriageway between Hepburn Avenue $3 million in funding through the State Government’s and Gnangara Road. Metropolitan Regional Road Group. ‘Local Projects Locals With completion anticipated for December Jobs’ initiative and the 2020, the project will include upgraded City of Wanneroo.

Plum’s the word: is an album about “transforming important thing you learned while Thelma Plum on trauma into triumph”. Was writing the writing and recording Better in Blak? record a therapeutic process? That song is actually about learning her biggest year yet Entirely, but music is therapeutic to me within relationships and knowing who With her debut album Better in Blak regardless of who hears me singing or and when to give yourself to - something sitting at the pointy end of the charts, playing, it helps me process my life I I do with my music entirely. earning six ARIA nominations and a guess! Last year you played two sold-out spot on triple j’s Australian albums of The record features some noteworthy shows at Freo Social in Fremantle. the year list, 2019 was a great year collaborations, from Gang of Youths What can locals with a ticket to Global for Gamilaraay artist Thelma Plum. frontman Dave Le’Aupepe and Beats and Eats later this month expect Following a sold out tour that stretched Paul Kelly to The Beatles legend from a Thelma Plum performance? from London’s Courtyard Theatre to Sir Paul McCartney on the closing Those shows were such fun. If anyone The Factory in Sydney, Plum brings track ‘Made for You’. Can you tell us a finds my coat, can I have it back please? her trademark blend of acoustic pop, little bit about how these collaborations For Global Beats & Eats, I’m going to be soulful blues and articulate storytelling come together? playing a lot of music off my album, plus through song to City of Wanneroo’s I’ve known David for a while and we had a few of the songs that came out before fan-favourite event, Global Beats & planned to work together on something it and maybe even a new one or a cover Eats later this month. which I sort of assumed was going to or two. What’s Happening caught up with be really triumphant and upbeat, but the Do you have a favourite song to Thelma just before Christmas, to reflect night before we’d separately watched play live? on both the year that was and the the Four Corners ‘Australia’s Shame’ ‘The Captain’ by Kasey Chambers is influences that went into the breakout about Don Dale Detention Centre and, always fun to do, not sure I can really debut album. well, ‘Love and War’ came from our pick one of my own. It’s been less than 12 months since collective horror, shock and sadness. Growing up in Brisbane, who were your debut record Better in Blak hit I was lucky enough to write with your musical icons and inspirations? the ARIA charts - how has your life Paul Kelly, who is my all-time song changed since then? writing hero, a strange dream of a day Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, a band I’m still singing and playing, just seems considering how many times I had seen called Isis - they were 90s icons in to be to a lot more people, which I him play, and to have Paul McCartney Brisbane - and also my mum’s friends absolutely love. It’s wonderful what play on that song when he dropped into as I’d always get to go watch them play. people have said about my music but the studio in New York, well, I still don’t What would you say to up-and-coming I would hope that it doesn’t change know if that’s true. It is true, but, well, artists like yourself who are looking to anything too much as I am really I can’t believe it happened to me! get a foot in the door? enjoying getting to know everyone. On the track ‘Not Angry Anymore’, Write, never settle for what you have In an interview with triple j last year, you sing ‘I’m not perfect, I’m still musically and make sure you surround you spoke about how Better in Blak learning’. What was the most yourself with good people.

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Fiesta forever: Global Beats and Eats returns to Paloma Park The City of Wanneroo’s 2019/20 Headline act Thelma Plum will be to come together, enjoy some great summer event season comes to a joined by two local acts - singer- music and celebrate the importance of close later this month at Global Beats songwriter Riley Pearce and indie inclusiveness.” & Eats. alt-rock band The Struggling Kings - A host of other attractions - including Held at Marangaroo’s Paloma Park, as well American blues and soul artist large-scale interactive puppetry from Global Beats & Eats 2020 will deliver Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges. Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and fantastic tunes and food from around “This crowd-favourite event has Javanese ‘wayang’ - or shadow the world. hosted some big-name acts and puppetry - will captivate and enchant Food trucks dishing out everything incredible local talent over the years families of all ages across the evening. from Italian risotto and Vietnamese and this year’s terrific line-up is no Rounding out an electric afternoon is a bao buns to Spanish tapas, French different,” Wanneroo Mayor Tracey troop of local dance troupes, including crepes and Dutch pancakes will Roberts said. Polish folk act Kukuleczka. tantalise tastebuds, while a delectable “This year, Global Beats & Eats falls Head to wanneroo.wa.gov.au/gbe to buffet of funky beats warms your ears. on Harmony Day, making it the perfect book your free tickets today. occasion for our local community

Saturday 21 March 2020 4pm – 9.30pm Paloma Park, Marangaroo

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Tickets are free but essential. There is a maximum of four adult tickets and six child tickets per residential address. CITY OF WANNEROO / 08 Children aged 12 years and younger require a child ticket and must be accompanied by a guardian.

Shape the future of your City Do you have a vision for what the City of Wanneroo should look like in 10 years’ time? Or is there a burning issue you feel the City should focus on in the future? And are you passionate about having a say on the direction of Wanneroo? If you answered yes to any of the above, Clarkson memory café “A memory café is simply an informal now is your chance meeting place, such as a café, for like- to get involved as we opens this March minded individuals going through a similar embark on a review Working in partnership with Alzheimer’s experience,” she said. the City’s Strategic WA, Jamaica Blue and Ocean Keys “It provides an opportunity for people living Community Plan. Shopping Centre, the City of Wanneroo with dementia to socialise, feel welcomed in The Strategic Community will join a growing network of memory a safe and inclusive environment, and make Plan is the City’s highest cafes later this month. new friends – a simple pleasure we all enjoy level planning document and take for granted.” Designed as a safe and inclusive space for and we want your views people living with memory loss to socialise, “Memory cafes help reduce the stigma and opinions on what the Reflect and Connect memory café forms attached to dementia and instead promote you see as the priorities a community that enables and supports part of the City’s efforts to forge an age- for the future. friendly future for all. people living with dementia to remain active There will be a host Running on the last Tuesday of every in the community rather than be confined of ways for you to get month, Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts within the four walls of their home.” involved, ranging from said the City’s first memory café aimed “People with dementia want to continue community workshops, to raise awareness of memory loss in the to participate in everyday life, but require local community and enable people living support and understanding from the rest online planning tools, with memory loss to stay connected with of us to do so.” surveys and more. their friends. This highly important Reflect and Connect memory café “Encouraging a more age-friendly City and community engagement supporting seniors to remain independent Starts Tuesday 31 March / 10am-11am process will take place is one of the most effective strategies to Runs last Tuesday of every month during March and April respond to the ageing population,” Mayor Jamaica Blue, Ocean Keys Shopping Centre of 2020. No bookings necessary Roberts said. Find out more at

Alzheimer’s WA Chief Executive Officer FREE wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ Maria Davison said she was thrilled to see yoursay Clarkson’s Jamaica Blue would become the site of Western Australia’s next memory café.

Good as GOLD For autumn, patrons can head out on a walking tour of Woodman Point and a Are you over 50 and looking for tour of Optus Stadium, as well as having something new to do this autumn? fun in a Bootscooting class at Kingsway Why not join the City of Wanneroo’s Indoor Stadium. GOLD (Growing Old Living Registration as a GOLD member is Dangerously) program for residents essential. To register, call 9405 5000 aged 50 years and over. or email [email protected] GOLD activities change throughout To find out more about the GOLD the year and are provided to City of program, visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/gold Wanneroo residents at a low cost.

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to help those who find themselves in a similar situation to when she arrived in Australia. “It was very difficult for me and other members of the Chin University group to adjust to Australian schools when we were young,” she said. “Our parents couldn’t speak English so we had no one to help us with homework and study. That’s why we run the homework classes for Burmese students. We want to bridge the language gap and help these children succeed.” Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts said the Girrawheen Hub played an increasingly important role in supporting local residents, particularly those from multicultural Breaking down barriers State Government’s Local Projects and multilingual backgrounds. at the Girrawheen Hub Local Jobs program. “Over 40 per cent of people in One group that has benefited from Girrawheen and neighbouring Since first opening its doors in 2017, access to the Girrawheen Hub is the Koondoola were born overseas. the Girrawheen Hub has become a WA Chin University Student By providing a meeting place for local focal point and vibrant community Organisation, which runs regular so many local cultural groups, space, hosting more than 40 culturally homework classes for Burmese primary the Girrawheen Hub is a melting and linguistically diverse groups. school students. pot of ideas, stories and learning The former Scout Hall on Patrick Court Girrawheen resident Asung Rahtin, a opportunities,” she said. sits adjacent to the Girrawheen Library Burmese refugee who came to Australia “The Hub is the perfect place for and senior citizens centre, and offers when she was just seven-years-old and individuals and groups to meet, learn, space for everything from training didn’t speak a word of English at the network and provide support to one courses for aspiring DJs to jobseeker time, helps run the homework sessions another.” workshops. out of the Girrawheen Hub. For more information on programs The refurbishment - which includes Now 19, Ms Rahtin is studying nursing and room hire at the Girrawheen Hub, shared meeting spaces - was made and midwifery at Edith Cowan University, call 9405 5344 or email possible through a partnership with the and said the workshops were designed [email protected]

Wanneroo set to reflect on Anzac Day Marking the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces, Anzac Day is the day on which we remember all Australians who served and died in war and on operational service. Services and ceremonies will be held in several suburbs across the City of Wanneroo on Saturday 25 April Please contact individual Dawn service and 2020, and members of the public are organisations for further details. Gunfire Breakfast / 5.50am encouraged to attend a service and Quinns Rocks RSL Parade / 6.30am pay their respects to past and current Enquiries Jack LeCras 9409 1014 service men and women. Quinns Rocks Sports Club, Tapping Way, Quinns Rocks “Anzac Day has a very special place Yanchep and Two Rocks RSL in Wanneroo’s history,” Mayor Tracey Dawn service / 6am Yanchep Sports Club, Roberts said. “It is important we take Gunfire breakfast / 6.45am Yanchep Beach Road a moment to reflect on the sacrifices Two Up / 2pm-4pm Dawn service and of those who fought in the Great War, Enquiries Lisa Wallis 9407 8600 the wars that followed, as well as Gunfire Breakfast 5.45am those who kept our borders protected Wanneroo RSL Yanchep National Park and our great nation going during Memorial Park, corner of Sinagra Parade 11.30am (meet at 11am) times of conflict.” Street and Civic Drive, Wanneroo Enquiries Malcolm Gow 9561 2217.

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Be polite by parking right X The City of Wanneroo is reminding motorists to be safe and courteous when parking on suburban streets. The reminder has been prompted by an increase in reports of people parking vehicles and boats across footpaths in the City. Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts X said parking on footpaths was illegal, dangerous and inconsiderate of others. “Parking on a footpath might seem like a minor transgression, but it can cause major problems for pedestrians, City of Wanneroo Rangers will be targeting parking and issuing penalties where required. particularly those with disabilities or people pushing prams,” Mayor “The City does not allow people When possible, the City’s rangers Roberts said. to park trailers that are not attached to a will caution people and give them an “In some cases, when access to vehicle opportunity to move their vehicles. footpaths is completely blocked, on roads and verges,” she said. Motorists unsure about the City’s pedestrians are forced to walk on “This applies to all trailers including those parking laws can download a Parking the road, which can be dangerous. used to transport boats. Fact Sheet from wanneroo.wa.gov.au “I urge drivers to be considerate of “If an owner has a trailer attached to The sheet explains laws relating to a other people and ensure their vehicle their vehicle, they can park both on their number of parking matters including is not parked on or over a footpath.” own verge. They can also park on the parking on verges, against the flow Mayor Roberts said residents road for a maximum of 24 hours.” of traffic, on median strips and should also be mindful of rules Mayor Roberts said the penalty for all near intersections. relating to trailers. parking breaches was a $100 fine.

North coast pool moves forward Plans for a swimming pool facility in the City of Wanneroo’s northern corridor are coming together. At the February Ordinary Council Meeting, Wanneroo Council endorsed the North Coast Aquatic and Recreation Centre Needs and Feasibility Study, and will now move forward with preparing a detailed business case in the coming months. The feasibility study, which was initiated in 2018, acknowledged there The City of Wanneroo will now move forward on preparing a business case for a pool in the northern corridor. was a need for an aquatic “Last March I also presented a petition take a holistic view of all the options facility in the City of Wanneroo’s containing 4213 signatures in support available at this point in time, and a northern corridor. of the pool to Council, so there is thorough business case will allow us “A comprehensive business case no question that an aquatic and to do exactly that. would allow the City of Wanneroo recreation centre for the City’s North “There is significant appetite in the to consider a range of options, and Coast Ward is needed. community for an aquatic facility in inform council of the best way forward “When the community relies on our City’s north, and in order to meet with regards to meeting community Council to provide large-scale facilities this need, the City is committed to expectations for the facility,” such this, we are committed to working towards delivering on this Mayor Roberts said. ensuring we get it right. vision in a way that achieves the best “As Mayor I was pleased to move a “In order to ensure this multipurpose economic and recreational outcomes for everyone.” motion on notice at council in 2018 to facility is future-proof, financially bring forward delivery of the aquatic workable and best suited to the needs facility. of the community, the City needs to

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LIBRARIES National Simultaneous Swoop into your Storytime local library this Join thousands of Easter! bookworms at your local Flocks of families are City of Wanneroo library invited to nest at their and across the country for local library these Easter a shared reading session school holidays, with a like no other this May! swathe of bird-themed Now in its 20th year, activities designed to National Simultaneous captivate young minds Cultural Explorations Storytime is an event set to rule the roost. FREE that promotes the value Learn all about avian during Harmony Week of reading and literacy animals in one of the Celebrate the City of Wanneroo’s rich mix of cultures to young minds, and fun, hands-on sessions, through this series of free Cultural Explorations events held this year children and discover fascinating from Thursday 12 March to Saturday 21 March. families are invited to read Lucinda Gifford’s laugh- facts about the feathery Discover South Sudanese dance and Vietnamese culinary out-loud book about velociraptor in an delights at the Girrawheen Hub, chart Cambodian history chooks, Whitney and interactive showcase or and sample Chinese culture through calligraphy, tai chi and Britney Chicken Divas. embark on a hunt for the dance by Ging Mo Academy at Wanneroo Library, or try Golden Feather and get your hand at Indian henna tattoo and rich traditions during Wednesday 27 May creative with some plume a workshop at Clarkson Library. 10.30am craft during the Scribbler’s Held at all libraries For more information on free Harmony Week activities Feather Hunt. and to book, head to wanneroolibraries.eventbrite.com.au No bookings required For more information, or speak to a staff member at your local library. head to Clarkson 9407 1600, Girrawheen 9342 8844, FREE wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ Wanneroo 9405 5940 schoolholidayactivities

Prize-winning author Chris Collin - who has Western Australia’s FREE penned popular titles French connection such as Funky Chicken and Chooks in Space This April marks 250 years since Captain James - will also be bringing Cook arrived in Botany Bay on the east coast of his ‘chookmobile’ to Australia. In recognition of this milestone, Clarkson Clarkson, Wanneroo and Library will play host to a talk about European Girrawheen libraries this exploration of a different kind when maritime Easter school holidays. archaeologist Dr Charlotte Pham discusses Western Australia’s French connection next month. With a fun assortment of storytelling, drawing, Dr Pham will recount stories of France’s 19th century music, dance, drama and expeditions to Western Australia, as well as highlight puppetry, these sessions the French cultural heritage still visible in local sites are set to be a hoot and and landscape to this day. BOOK a half for children and Thursday 30 April / 6pm-7pm parents alike. Clarkson Library, 27 Ocean Key Boulevard, Clarkson EVENTS Wednesday 22 April Bookings essential ONLINE 10am-11am (Clarkson) wanneroolibraries.eventbrite.com.au 1pm-2pm (Wanneroo) 3.30pm-4.30pm (Girrawheen) at wanneroolibraries. Bookings essential eventbrite.com.au and wanneroolibraries. click on Library Events eventbrite.com.au Clarkson 9407 1600 Girrawheen 9342 8844 FREE Wanneroo 9405 5940 Yanchep/Two Rocks 9561 1110

HERITAGE / MUSEUM

The Beauty of Book Creation Visit the old Wanneroo Schoolhouse to explore the enduring legacy of calligraphy, paper marbling and book Bush Tucker binding. and Tomatoes In these two free, family- in Wanneroo friendly workshop, Wanneroo has a you can practise your remarkably long heritage copperplate handwriting of food from the land. and create your own From past to present: Wanneroo FREE Learn about and enjoy handcrafted book. history in focus this autumn a taste of the rich bounty Thursday 23 April Sharing the fascinating history of growing, adapting and of Noongar bush tucker 9.45am-11am and continuing use of the land, and highlighting the knowledge in the area, and get the 11.15am-12.30pm and skills of the region’s First Peoples and local market sauce on the history The Old Wanneroo gardeners. of tomato growing in Schoolhouse, 10 Neville Running from 18 April to 19 May, the City of Wanneroo the Wanneroo area. Drive, Wanneroo FREE is participating in the 2020 Australian Heritage Festival by In the early 20th century, Bookings essential hosting a series of free workshops, events and educational Italian migrants brought sessions where local residents can engage with, celebrate with them the seeds of and reflect on the richness of Wanneroo’s historic, cultural the lovely smooth skinned and natural heritage. tomato to Wanneroo, and with that, the seeds of a new industry which For more information about heritage and continues today. museum events this autumn and to book, visit hmawanneroo.eventbrite.com.au Friday 1 May 10am-12pm Wanneroo Regional Museum, 3 Rocca Way, Weaving Past Untreasured - Hidden Gems Wanneroo and Present from the Wanneroo Community Bookings essential FREE Weaving has a fascinating History Centre past, and uses resources Join the team from the Wanneroo Museum as they sourced from nature to showcase hidden gems from the Community History produce items of function collection. Meet Me at and beauty in equal Through the eyes of the area’s early residents, the Museum measure. explore Wanneroo’s colourful history via rarely seen As part of an ongoing From reeds and wool items and hear how they came to reside at the series held in residence to plastic, the practice Wanneroo Museum. Light refreshments will at the Wanneroo Regional continues to evolve, and be provided. Museum, take a hop, in this workshop you can Thursday 30 April / 5pm-6pm skip and a jump back to try your hand at weaving the seventies and relive alongside experienced Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo the music, the fashion local artists. FREE and the popular culture Bookings essential Plus, explore the grounds hallmarks. of Cockman House, pack Wednesday 6 May a picnic and play heritage 10.30am-12pm games. Wanneroo Regional Sunday 19, 26 April and Museum, 3 Rocca Sunday 3, 10 May Way, Wanneroo 2pm-5pm Bookings essential for Cockman House, groups Woodvale Drive, Woodvale FREE FREE Bookings essential

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Screen time: Community ARTS / EXHIBITIONS Art Awards and Exhibition expands in 2020 Featuring 230 works from a range of Tips and tools Western Australian artists, the City of for eager artists Wanneroo’s Community Art Awards and Exhibition returns to the Wanneroo Gallery Aimed at supporting this May - and for the first time, works that local artists and their incorporate photography, film and other practice, this new forms of digital media will be included series of professional alongside painting, works on paper development talks are and sculpture. free and led by artists Janis Nedela and Geoff Now in its nineteenth year, the exhibition Kay, amongst others. provides an opportunity for a range of artists Over 90 residents from the City of Wanneroo who reside in Western Australia to potentially Learn about everything were featured in last year’s exhibition, and sell their artwork and be eligible to win a from how to effectively Mayor Tracey Roberts said she hoped to see prize, from the award pool of $18,700. price an artwork to a similarly strong showing in 2020. navigating the art world’s Last year’s City of Wanneroo Resident “Every year I am so thrilled to see such gallery system and Award went to Tanisha Burtnyk for her work talent and diverse craftsmanship on display utilising social media to titled ‘Last Witness’. at the Wanneroo Gallery,” Mayor Roberts build an online platform Using graphite, the judge’s remarked that said. “I am looking forward to seeing what for your work. sensitive use of graphite added texture and the addition of the new photography, film Starting this month and fabric to the work. and digital media category will bring to the held on Thursday nights Meanwhile, Mindarie resident Susan Hoy exhibition this year.” through April and May was named the overall winner, taking home Entries will remain open until Friday 3 April, at the Wanneroo Library top honours for her exquisite watercolour or until 230 entries have been received. and Cultural Centre, this painting titled ‘Quinns Beach Cottage after For conditions of entry, head to series is a must for art Australia Day 2007’ (pictured). wanneroo.wa.gov.au/artawards enthusiasts. Visitors to the Wanneroo Gallery can vote Saturday 16 May to Friday 17 July For more information and for their favourite featured artwork, with the Monday to Saturday / 10am-4pm to book your spot, head People’s Choice Award presented at the end The Gallery, Wanneroo Library and Cultural to wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ of the exhibition. In 2019, this accolade was artstnt presented to Canning Vale resident Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo Julie Reeves for her artwork, ‘Maelstrom’. wanneroo.wa.gov.au/artawards FREE

Even Keel casts off at the Wanneroo Gallery On display at the Wanneroo Gallery until Thursday 9 April, the Even Keel exhibition explores stories from the City of Wanneroo’s rich nautical landscape. Showcasing spooky shipwrecks, yachting glories, maritime discoveries, recreational pursuits and the local crayfishing industry, Even Keel draws from the City of Wanneroo’s cultural collections and features artworks and objects that are ‘shore’ to enthral and educate on the region’s collective nautical history. Exhibiting until Thursday 9 April Monday to Saturday / 10am-4pm The Gallery, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo

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CITY OF WANNEROO / 14 15 / WANNEROO.WA.GOV.AU maritime misadventures Exhibiting until 9 April 2020 ENTRIES NOW OPEN and yachting glories Open daily /10am-4pm Closed Sundays and public holidays wanneroo.wa.gov.au/artawardsentryform wanneroo.wa.gov.au The Gallery, Wanneroo Library and HMAWanneroo.eventbrite.com.au Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo

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Pools (Play) Aboriginal Experience and Waabiny Join Derek Nannup for an Aboriginal Experience Tour at Yanchep National Park before travelling to Splendid Park 30 DAYS for a cooking workshop and games. $ Wednesday 22 April 2020 / 10am-2pm 30 CONDITIONS Memberships $36 per person / ages 9-11 years APPLY starting from Yanchep National Park and Splendid Park Enjoy our centre for 30 days $14.20 Buses will be provided - see website for detials. per week for just $30* and access all For more information on holiday fun, visit facilities including Gym, wanneroo.wa.gov.au/schoolholidayactivities Group Fitness and Aquatics. LIKE US Enquiries 9405 5999 Facebook Civic Drive, Wanneroo wanneroo.wa.gov.au/aquamotion *Terms and conditions apply.