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25.01.2022 Around the World Cooking Party | ages 9-11 Monday 4 January | 10am to 2pm | Pearsall Hocking Community Centre Celebrating people and culture through yummy food and fun games!... Learn to make tasty traditional dishes for lunch and dessert, explore Greek, Zambian and Dutch language and end the day with fun party games with our team! Find out more: https://bit.ly/34dbTuq

25.01.2022 Ready for summer? The City's Quinns Beach Swimming Enclosure is currently out of the water in preparation for the upcoming summer season. The Enclosure walls are removed from May to September to ensure they do not suffer damage during winter storms. The Enclosure is scheduled for installation from 12 to 18 October, subject to suitable weather conditions. This aligns with surf life saving requirements while minimising disruption to the community.

24.01.2022 Curious about sustainable living? Looking for tips on lowering your energy bills and making your home more environmentally friendly? Owners Rob and Rita Phillips are throwing open the doors and welcoming virtual visitors to their passive solar Wanneroo home for this weekends Sustainable House Day (September 20). The national event takes people inside more than 150 of the best eco-friendly homes in Australia to inspire green living. ... You can take a video tour of the Phillips home or join their online Minimising Household Waste session for some local inspiration, and enjoy exclusive access to sustainable homes across the country. You can also jump into a range of online sessions hosted by sustainability experts, designers and architects for advice about eco-friendly home design, practices and technology. More info: https://bit.ly/3hIg0T2

23.01.2022 Temporary Road Closure | The Bluewater Drive and Chesstree Avenue intersection in Alkimos will be closed from Thursday 1 to Wednesday 28 October 2020 for the construction of a new roundabout. https://bit.ly/35AdDzo

23.01.2022 Green Waste Collection Schedule 2021 Check out when green waste collection is coming to your suburb: https://bit.ly/3gKREth Please place items on the verge adjoining your property. Have them ready for removal one week prior to the collection date. Items should be out for collection by 6am.... Please note: Bulk waste (non-greens) collections will commence in June 2021. Look out for confirmation on collection dates by the end of January.

23.01.2022 New bins located at popular fishing spots in Quinns Rocks and Mindarie aim to reduce the amount of waste entering our oceans. Local resident and volunteer Tanya Henkel got in touch with the City after seeing a similar initiative lead to positive change in Mandurah and other coastal areas. Im really thrilled, this is a very positive step for the City of Wanneroo, she said. Hopefully it will make people think and lead local fishers to do the right thing by binning their... litter. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3cg6ZQ2 Tanya Henkel (centre) with Michelle Hinman and Emma Baker from the City of Wanneroos Waste Services Team

23.01.2022 Grab the leash and head down to Kingsway Markets this Saturday for a pawsome morning with your fur family members. #SupportWannerooLocal

21.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE: This alert has been downgraded to a bushfire ADVICE. For the latest alerts and warnings visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is... current for people bounded by Neaves Road, Buloke Road, Via Vista Drive and Boundary Road in western parts of MARIGINIUP in the CITY OF WANNEROO. Publication time: 06:15 PM, 27/12/20. There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing. The fire started near VIA VISTA DR in MARIGINIUP. WHAT TO DO: - If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. - If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now. - If you plan to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. You need to have access to an independent water supply, and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires. - At all times close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible. - If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous. If you are self-isolating or quarantining due to COVID-19 and plan to leave: - Leave now and find alternative accommodation with family or friends who live away from the area. - If you are unable to return to your quarantine location within one hour, telephone WA Police on 131 444 to advise them you have had to leave due to an emergency. - Regardless of your location, continue to follow COVID-19 precautions and maintain appropriate physical distancing. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving fast in a north westerly direction. It is out of control and unpredictable. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Some roads may be closed. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the CITY OF WANNEROO. For more info visit: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

21.01.2022 Is your club keen to move to new grounds? The City of Wanneroo is now taking expressions of interest from local sports clubs for the use of new state-of-the-art facilities at Halesworth Park in Butler. Head to our website to complete your EOI before Sunday 4 October www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/halesworthpark

21.01.2022 Do you love card games? Are you the household Monopoly champion? Want to try out that new expansion of Exploding Kittens? Check out Wanneroo Library’s new gaming group GameStorm, a device-free board and card game group for ages 12-24. The first of our weekly sessions starts Thursday, 3 December, 3.30pm 5.00pm.

20.01.2022 The City is delighted to award business development scholarships to local entrepreneurs Lorraine Town and Jonathan Szeto, helping them bring their innovative projects to life. The scholarships for the Curtin Ignition program provide business people with the tools, contacts and confidence to turn bright ideas into successful ventures. Jonathan Szeto brings innovative ideas to the hemp industry, including utilising the plant for clean energy bio-fuel and bio-plastics. Lorrain...e Town facilitates The Ageing R-Evolution Program, providing education around the Advance Health Directive, a legal document that defines health care choices prior to and during end of life. Follow the link to find out more: https://bit.ly/3mrCj3a Mayor Tracey Roberts (centre) with Lorraine Town and Jonathan Szeto #SupportWannerooLocal

20.01.2022 Constructive CRITIQUES with Janis Nedela Following the success of our ARTs TNT series, Wanneroo Library hosts WA contemporary artist Janis Nedela on Wednesday, 9 December. Janis will hold sessions with groups of six artists, to critique one artwork per artist. To book your place visit: https://bit.ly/396pmaC

20.01.2022 If you’re heading out to the park this weekend with a four-legged friend, don’t forget to pack an essential item. COVID-19 restrictions have unfortunately caused delays in shipping for many items, including dog waste bags. We have dispensers at 56 parks and at dog beaches around the City for occasions when you forget to bring your own. But remember, cleaning up after your dog is your responsibility. ... Please be courteous and bring your own bags where possible. Please don’t stockpile bags left in dispensers. Let’s keep our parks clean and tidy for everyone to enjoy. More info here: wanneroo.wa.gov.au/dogwastebags

20.01.2022 Free school holiday fun at Girrawheen Library! Get down to Girrawheen Library these school holidays and join in the crafty fun. There's something for kids, mums and dads! Enjoy a different activity every week, from fantasy headbands to STEM house building and treasure hunts. Even make your own Chinese New Year dragon! ... And if you haven't already signed up for the Summer Reading Club, there's still time: https://bit.ly/3bsrgne

19.01.2022 From Koondoola to Two Rocks, explore the abundant natural beauty in our backyard on a free guided walk or bush-care day hosted by the City of Wanneroos Conservation team this spring For more information and book, head online https://bit.ly/3hGLcTq

19.01.2022 To celebrate #NAIDOCWeek (8-15 November), each day we will be sharing some of our finest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks from the City’s Art Collection. Untitled by Freda Warlapinni Freda Warlapinni hails from Melville Island in the Northern Territory and Tiwi is her language. She exhibited in 46 exhibitions within Australia and built an international profile, having exhibited in the USA, Spain, China, Germany, Russia, Turkey and Japan.

19.01.2022 The City's Economic Recovery Fund is still open to #SupportWannerooLocal businesses as they recover from the financial impacts of COVID-19. Free business advice is available from experts, including in the following areas: HR/Workplace Health and Safety Automated Business Systems... Freight and Logistics Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business Support Manufacturing Visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/businessfund to apply now!

18.01.2022 Join Quinns Rocks Environmental Group for a free family event this Saturday to learn more about microplastics in our coastal environment. Click below to find out more.

18.01.2022 The City of Wanneroo is proud to host the location of the 1000th Beach Emergency Number (BEN) sign. Deputy Mayor Frank Cvitan represented the City at an event at Claytons Beach today to mark the installation, with Minister Peter Tinley AM, Mark Folkard MLA and Rick Gerring. Each BEN sign has a unique code to help emergency services quickly identify beach locations in the event of a shark sighting, attack or other emergency.... Find out more here: https://bit.ly/353YFkN

17.01.2022 Become a fauna detective and learn how to identify creatures living in your local bushland in this exciting interactive workshop. This free workshop is funded by a Communities Environment Grant. Bookings are essential and open until 16 September. wanneroo.wa.gov.au/communitycreatures

17.01.2022 For National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) the City has partnered with Safe4Kids to offer a FREE 8-part online course, designed to give parents and carers the tools they need to talk to children about the dangers of child abuse. The training videos let you study at your own pace in the comfort of your own home or office. Places are limited. To register, please contact us via email at: [email protected].

16.01.2022 This year's R U OK? Day message is Theres more to say after R U OK?. It focuses on navigating a conversation with someone who might be struggling. Find out more at ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOKDay

16.01.2022 Spring has sprung and love is in the air! This heart-shaped bed of everlasting daisies on the corner of Dundebar Road and Civic Drive in Wanneroo is just one of 30+ sites across 12 suburbs in the City of Wanneroo to play host to splashes of pink and white at this time of year, courtesy of some clever planting from our Parks and Conservation crew. The selected sites are situated in prominent, high traffic areas to maximise their impact and expose residents and visitors to bright pops of colour. Have you spotted any on your travels recently? #DiscoverWanneroo

15.01.2022 Excellent write-up in yesterday's West on City of Wanneroo business Impi Brewers. (subscription required) The City recently approved Impi's move to a larger premises in Wangara, where they aim to produce 20,000 litres of beer each year. Cheers to that! #SupportWannerooLocal

15.01.2022 Check out Andrew’s story from the This Bay Is Someone’s Day campaign for ACROD Parking. Amputee advocate, Andrew Fairbairn wonderfully describes the importance of yellow zones and the variety of uses of how a permit holder uses the bay. The City is proud to partner in this campaign to help reduce the misuse of ACROD Parking across WA. Let’s all do the right thing and #ParkRightDayAndNight

14.01.2022 Learn how to recycle right | YANCHEP/TWO ROCKS The City is hosting a series of FREE interactive recycling workshops. No bookings required. All ages and recycling abilities welcome!... Visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/wasteeducation to find out more. Click on the event page below to register your interest for the fourth workshop at Yanchep/Two Rocks Library.

14.01.2022 If you have a new nature-based tourism idea, the WA Government wants to hear from you. As part of COVID-19 recovery, the Government is calling upon people with ideas for new, high-quality tourism experiences in areas managed by Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia. We're lucky to have Yanchep National Park, Neerabup National Park and Yellagonga Regional Park all right here in the City of Wanneroo. If you have an innovative tourism idea and want to find out more, visit https://bit.ly/31GUgSJ

13.01.2022 Meet Rusty the Road Roller and Wanneroo's own 'talking toilet' in the Wanneroo Regional Museum's new virtual tour. Start your virtual tour here https://bit.ly/3empJNb

12.01.2022 Looking for local family support services, mental health services and more? 'Find Your Local Community Service' is our online interactive platform, helping you locate essential services in your area. Cant find the support service you require?... Tell us what you need by visiting the Suggest a Service page at https://bit.ly/3m8XR4l call 9405 5600 or email [email protected]. See more

12.01.2022 Have your say on City's ward boundaries The City is undertaking a review into its ward boundaries to ensure they continue to provide for the fair representation of residents. The City is currently divided into three wards South, Central and North Coast with representative Councillors elected to respective wards.... Please visit our website to find out more and have your say: https://bit.ly/2RWDNo1

11.01.2022 Have your say on the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension The WA Planning Commission is seeking community feedback on development applications relating to the proposed stations at Yanchep, Eglinton and Alkimos. Hard copies of the applications are available at the City of Wanneroo Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo.... Visit the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website to find out more: https://bit.ly/3mFMxgg

11.01.2022 Time for a spring clean? Registrations are now open for Garage Sale Trail 2020 | City of Wanneroo, and this year is all about helping you make or save money! It's one gigantic weekend of money-making, planet-saving fun happening right here in Wanneroo and online on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November. Register your sale today by visiting www.garagesaletrail.com.au/cityofwanneroo

11.01.2022 'Oct-Talkerfest' at Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre Life has been turned on its head lately, and with that comes mounting pressures and worries that can be mentally draining. Join former counsellor, social worker and community service professional Gerald Searle each week to discuss topics including:... Beginnings and belief: why are you here today? Fear and fretting: what bothers you? The circle of life: how do you feel about it? Consciousness and the soul: are they the same? Joys and sorrows: do we need both? Book one of these free sessions online: https://bit.ly/32E90Bp

10.01.2022 We were delighted to welcome Minister for Local Government Hon David Templeman MLA to Wanneroo Regional Museum yesterday. The Minister was visiting the City as part of Community Cabinet, which allows local government areas across WA to have their say on important local issues. It was a great opportunity to showcase our vibrant, progressive City, and to discuss ways of helping our growing communities to prosper.... Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts, Hon David Templeman MLA, Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob

09.01.2022 Yanchep National Park is one of 10 underrated day trips close to Perth, says Perth is OK We're lucky to have it on our doorstep here in the City of Wanneroo. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/33lGDrI

09.01.2022 MINI GOLF | Ages 9-11 Tuesday 5 January | 9am to 12pm Botanic Gardens Mini Golf, 25 Drovers Place, Wanneroo... Calling all mini golf enthusiasts! How accurate is your putt? Enjoy a fun day outside challenging other young people at the various tracks of mini golf. Each track has its own obstacle, curves and bumps. Do you know all the tricks? More info and register here: https://bit.ly/3nfxXfr

09.01.2022 STAYING WATERWISE The City of Wanneroo has been recognised by Water Corporation as a Gold Waterwise council. Water is an increasingly scarce resource, with rainfall and dam inflow declining significantly since the 1970s. This has coincided with the growth of Perth's urban footprint, including in the City of Wanneroo.... To manage ground water for irrigation in our north coast corridor, the City and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation developed the North West Water Supply Strategy. The Strategy supports urban communities to minimise water use on non-active spaces such as verges and streetscapes, maximising water use on turfed areas needed for sport and recreation. Under the Strategy, irrigation to garden beds and streetscapes are switched off once areas are handed over by developers to the City. This allows the City to comply with its annual Ground Water Licence allocations. Prior to handover, developers have an extended ground water allocation to water these areas, which are planted with waterwise plants and trees through the establishment period. Towards the end of the establishment period and prior to handover to the City, developers are required to reduce the irrigation to these areas to ‘harden’ vegetation, prior to irrigation being switched off. The Strategy is part of our commitment to conserving water for our community now and for future generations. For more information on the North West Water Supply Strategy please visit: https://bit.ly/2LNpm5Q

08.01.2022 The City's 'Introduction to DJing' course recently received a 2020 National Award for Local Government. The City partnered with Off The Wall Promotions to run the free, 10-week course based in the Girrawheen-Koondoola area. I am absolutely delighted that the Citys course has been nationally recognised, said Mayor Tracey Roberts. The course equips young people with practical skills and business knowledge, engaging them in a fun activity that offers potential employment... opportunities; it also builds personal confidence and inspires creativity. Follow the link to find out more: https://bit.ly/2FCO7ia Get involved: the City will be running another Introduction to DJing course in early 2021. To register your interest please email [email protected]. Course graduates in November 2019

08.01.2022 Now the festivities are over, remember to put recyclables in rinsed, empty and loose. Be a GREAT Sort. Landfill is the last resort. Find local solutions at https://bit.ly/38khcdP

08.01.2022 Time for a spring clean? Old batteries, motor oil and other household hazardous waste can be deposited free of charge at drop-off centres including Tamala Park Recycling Centre. Properly disposing of hazardous waste helps protect our community and the environment. For more information and tips on safely transporting materials, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/34Ry76t... What can happen when oil is disposed of improperly in a general waste bin

08.01.2022 Working in partnership with Alzheimer's WA, Jamaica Blue and Ocean Keys Shopping Centre, the City of Wanneroo's first memory cafe will launch later this month, providing a safe and stigma-free space for people living with memory loss to socialise. Free to attend and with no need to book ahead, the 'Reflect and Connect' memory cafe starts 10am Tuesday 29 September and will run on the last Tuesday of every month. Find out more https://bit.ly/39NLbJE

08.01.2022 New signage installed at Palladio Park in Clarkson is paying respect to the suburb's First Nations heritage. #NAIDOCWeek The signage features artwork from Bibbulmun artist Esandra Colbung, and tells the Dreaming story of two cursed men who find themselves transformed into stone pinnacles. The site's rich history is depicted through five intertwining elements - the ocean, the coast, the wind, limestone and the pinnacles themselves.

05.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURE | The intersection of Franklin Rd, Caporn St and Rousset Rd in Jandabup will be closed for major works from 6am Tuesday 15 September until 5pm Friday 18 September. Detours will be in place; residents are advised to follow road signage directions and take caution. More info https://bit.ly/2EygAVU

05.01.2022 Meet the amazing Clarke family, volunteers at our Wanneroo Central Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade!

05.01.2022 We're proud to partner with with the ACROD Parking Program’s This Bay Is Someone’s Day campaign. The campaign is a reminder that parking without a permit has real-life implications for people with disability. Look out for more posts in the coming weeks. #ACRODParking

04.01.2022 PERMITS TO BURN REQUIRED | The restricted burning period in the City of Wanneroo begins today. This means residents cannot burn without a permit. Permits are available on the City's website: wanneroo.wa.gov.au/burningpermits Find out more about burning safely at the DFES website: dfes.wa.gov.au/plannedburning

04.01.2022 Looking to learn more about the Yanchep Rail Extension? METRONET is running community drop-in sessions where you can speak directly to the project team and ask any questions you may have. Click the links below for session times and details:... Saturday, 5 September | Butler Community Centre | https://bit.ly/32wEklw Saturday, 12 September | Oldham Park Clubrooms, Yanchep | https://bit.ly/3jkzoqA

03.01.2022 EVENT TODAY Get down to Kingsbridge Park for Butler Local Vocals music concert from 5pm. Featuring performances from amazing local artists including Switch Perth, Jordan Anthony Music, Subih Brothers and Da Beat Dance Studio! There's entertainment for the whole family including go karts, games and mini golf! Don't miss the delicious food from local vendors! ... Details here: https://fb.me/e/3nyAnC1KM

03.01.2022 We've got some exciting school holiday activities to keep the kids entertained, which we'll be featuring this week! First up, escape the heat this summer with a trip to the Wanneroo Regional Museum. Check out our beach shack from when locals spent summer holidays living on the beach, hang five on the museum surfboard or take part in a new clue hunt for junior explorers. ... Find out more: https://bit.ly/34dbTuq

03.01.2022 Did you know that strawberries grown in East Wanneroo and Carabooda provide 80% of Perth's total strawberry exports? If you're looking for a family day out with a difference this long weekend and want to #SupportWannerooLocal growers, there are a number of farms that let you harvest the delicious fruit yourself. This article from Perth is OK features some fantastic local farms. Opening times vary, so be sure to check ahead.

02.01.2022 Roll up, roll up! We're bringing the fun of the fair to your front door with our Quinns Rocks Summer Sideshow this Sunday! Experience a community carnival atmosphere featuring rides, inflatables, candyfloss, popcorn, hotdogs and more! Enjoy live music, face painting and food trucks serving delicious local produce.... Don't miss this free event: https://fb.me/e/d5aVRubLt

02.01.2022 Clinipath Pathology has set up a drive-through COVID-19 clinic in the City of Wanneroo. It's located at 1/21 East Road, Hocking, next to the East Road Medical Centre. There's also a walk-in clinic for respiratory blood tests only. Opening hours:... Drive-through clinic: Monday Friday | 8.00am 1.00pm Walk-in clinic: Monday Friday | 8.00am 4.00pm (closed lunchtime 12.30pm 1.00pm) More info on locations here: https://bit.ly/333JVR8

02.01.2022 Don't miss free family fun at Aquamotion on Saturday, 23 January! Aquamotion Family Fun Day is the ultimate summer holiday event! Giant pool inflatables, a slipping slide, games, face painting, giveaways, free class demos, music it's all there and much more! No tickets required click the event page to register your interest!

02.01.2022 Great news for residents of Yanchep and surrounding suburbs! Starting Tuesday, 13 October, a Justice of the Peace will be available every Tuesday from 9.30am 11.30am at the Yanchep Two Rocks Access Centre (YTRAC), 128 Yanchep Beach Road. No appointment necessary. The YTRAC office is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.30am to 4.00pm.... Look out for further news about additional community-focused services coming to YTRAC in future. #MakeTrackstoYTRAC

02.01.2022 Happy Australian Citizenship Day! The City is holding ceremonies today to welcome 106 new Australians. #AustralianCitizenshipDay

02.01.2022 Exciting news for businesses in the Wangara Industrial Area! The City has received $850,000 in funding from the Australian Government for CCTV incorporating smart city technology. This is in addition to $96,000 already budgeted by the City of Wanneroo. This is following consultation with the Wangara business community, which expressed a desire for the CCTV to be installed. The City will be reaching out to local businesses and residents to discuss the most appropriate loca...tions for the new cameras. The famous Wangara boomerang

01.01.2022 Yanchep Lagoon

01.01.2022 City of Wanneroo Councillors visited RSL Wanneroo's new clubrooms last week, following a lease agreement that secured a new home for the organisation at Wanneroo Community Centre. The 122sqm floorspace includes offices, meeting areas and ample space to display the RSL's significant collection of military artefacts. Read more at our website: https://bit.ly/2HvWX2d... (L-R) Deputy Mayor Frank Cvitan, Mayor Tracey Roberts, RSL Wanneroo President Jack Le Cras OAM, Councillor Jacqueline Huntley and Councillor Dot Newton