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City of Melville

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9364 0666

Address: 10 Almondbury Road Booragoon 6154 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.melvillecity.com.au

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25.01.2022 Have a cuppa and join our communal sewing and craft session. Help with sewing available, some equipment supplied. Mondays 9.30am to 12noon. Leisurefit Melville 431 Canning Highway Melville. For more information, email [email protected] or call... 9364 0848. See more

25.01.2022 Were nearly back in fitness! Active in the Park returns Monday, 12 October with a FREE class to suit everyone. For more information and to register, visit: www.melvillecity.com.au/active

25.01.2022 Bicton Baths jetty maintenance Bicton Baths jetty will be closed from Monday, 14 September to Friday, 16 October as we undertake essential maintenance before the busy summer season. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the works.... For more information, including FAQs, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/jettyupgrades

25.01.2022 We are engaging with people aged 55 and over, carers and the wider community to find out what is most important to older people as we create the new Age-Friendly Melville Plan 2021-2026. Share your feedback in our 10-minute survey before Monday, 21 September by visiting www.melvillecity.com.au/afmreview To complete a survey in person, please visit your closest... library or Civic Centre and one of our staff will happy to help you. See more

25.01.2022 Interstate travel and quarantine update WA's controlled interstate border will be safely adjusted, with travel from Victoria and New South Wales to be permitted into WA from Tuesday, 8 December 2020 without the need to quarantine for 14 days. Read more below

25.01.2022 R U OK? DAY This year has been a challenging one for lots of us, making it more important than ever to support each other and ask if theyre OK. It really helps to know how to respond if someone is struggling. Have a look at the video to guide you through what to say if someone needs your support. For more information visit www.ruok.org.au or if you need to talk to someone contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au

25.01.2022 Event of the year finalists! Were proud to say that our Kidchella 2.0 festival and the Perth Festival Highway to Hell have been named as finalists in the Australian Event Awards 2020. The news was welcomed as a sign of the times, as we put a greater emphasis on culture and vibrancy around our City. What sort of events/activities would you like to see more of around Melville?... To see the finalists, visit www.eventawards.com.au/finalists

24.01.2022 Remember, do not park on a continuous yellow line Weve been seeing cars parked over these lines; an unbroken yellow kerb line is a NO STOPPING line. You must not stop for any reason except a medical or similar emergency, or it could land you a $90 fine! 3.2 Parking contrary to signs (1) A person shall not stop or park a vehicle on a thoroughfare or a portion of a thoroughfare- (e) the side of which is marked with a continuous yellow edge line;... Local Government Act 1995 City of Melville Parking Local Law 2016

24.01.2022 Calling all young artists! This year we are running a Christmas colouring-in competition for your chance to win one of these lights and sounds recycling trucks! From this Monday 30 November, our waste truck drivers will behanding out colouring in competitions to all the young boys and girls between ages 0 to 12 who kindly wave and say hi to our drivers each week. ... Colour in our friendly truck Dennis and submit by Wednesday, 16 December for your chance to win in the Best Colouring-in, Most Creative and Mayor’s Choice categories. Entries can be mailed to City of Melville, Locked Bag 1, Booragoon WA 6154 or emailed to [email protected]. For more information or to download a copy of Dennis, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/waste-kids-comp Terms and conditions apply. Read the terms and conditions here: https://bit.ly/3fBoL22

23.01.2022 Dont miss out on Scitechs school holiday sessions! Blue Gum Community Centre are hosting Scitechs: Mix and Make workshop (4 to 8 year olds) https://bit.ly/3iI2kcc... The Element of Surprise show and workshop (9 to 12 year olds) https://bit.ly/3catoOX Sessions cost $5 per child and bookings are essential. For more information and to book, visit the links above.

23.01.2022 Our LeisureFit centres are hosting their annual Christmas Appeal in support of The Salvation Army Donations of toys, non-perishable food and gifts may be dropped off at either LeisureFit centre prior to Thursday, 17 December. Please note that this collection is for donations of NEW items only as they will be Christmas gifts for families in need. Second-hand items can continue to be dropped off at Salvos Stores.... Find out more including suggested items to donate by visiting https://bit.ly/3nHG5Fe Thank you to our wonderful Melville community for your continued support and generosity

23.01.2022 The November Ordinary Meeting of Council (following the 3 November Agenda Briefing Forum) will take place next Tuesday, 17 November. This meeting will be streamed live online. For more information, agenda and to book for the live stream, visit https://bit.ly/3eyQiAz

23.01.2022 2021 is the year of sustainability, so let's live smarter! Ecoburbia is coming to Piney Lakes for an in-depth 7 week workshop series. This workshop series will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to take action in their own homes to improve their quality of life and reduce their environmental impact! To sign up for the workshop series, visit https://bit.ly/3nMO57u

23.01.2022 Happy Birthday Miriam! City of Melville Bridge Club member Miriam Winters 100th birthday was recently celebrated at a special afternoon tea. The centurion is noted for her sense of humour and continues to amaze bridge club members by playing each Tuesday, ... City of Melville Mayor the Hon. George Gear JP was among the guests who congratulated her on the milestone. Be like Miriam! Staying mentally and socially active helps maintain your well-being.

22.01.2022 Do you know someone who makes our community a better place? Show them the recognition and gratitude they deserve by nominating them for the 2021 Community Citizen of the Year Awards. The awards are open to individuals or groups and winners will be announced at our 2021 Australia Day community breakfast event. To nominate, visit www.citizenshipawards.com.au/nominate

22.01.2022 RecycleRight school incursions for free! Students can learn important skills, such as how to gift, recycle, earth-cycle, avoid waste and take special items to drop off centres through a series of fun activities or assembly presentations! To organise an incursion for your school, please contact Jared Crowe on [email protected] or 9329 2700

22.01.2022 We are listening to your feedback on our review of the Age-Friendly Melville Plan. We invite you to have your say at shopping centre pop-ups at Westfield Booragoon outside Maurice Meade on Tuesday, 8 September and at Hawaiians Melville outside Bakers Delight on Thursday, 10 September. To complete a survey in person, please visit your closest library or our Civic Centre and one of our staff will help you.... For more information, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/afmreview.

21.01.2022 Vinyl records will survive anything, that's why Vinypalooza is back for its fourth record fair; Double Tap! - bigger and better than ever! Join us at Wireless Hill Museum from 11.00am to 3.00pm on Sunday, 6 December to dig through crates of thousands of collectables, clasics and modern marvels. Free, no bookings required. Bring cash. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3oWSbMj

21.01.2022 Works on our Safe Active Streets continue! Weve reached a milestone, with spray sealing works being completed on Hope Road. To see more about the Safe Active Street, visit https://bit.ly/3ccXWze

20.01.2022 Our Council has resolved to initiate an amendment to modify the boundary of the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan. The boundary to be modified follows the carriageways of Helm Street, Sleat Road and Wren Street to Ullapool Road, Mount Pleasant. The properties proposed to be excluded from the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan are recommended to have their zoning modified from Centre Zone RAC-0 (H4 or H8) to Residential R20. ... If you would like to have your say, please make a submission at www.melvillecity.com.au/CBACP-Boundary Submissions close Monday, 29 March 2021 after which all responses will be reported to Council for consideration. Council may then decide to: To adopt an amendment to the Plan and refer it to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) for a decision; To modify the amendment to the Plan and refer it to the WAPC for a decision; Not proceed with the amendment. Visit our website www.melvillecity.com.au/CBACP-Boundary for further details, or speak to one of our Strategic Urban Planners by calling 9364 0225 | 1300 635 845.

20.01.2022 Environmental vandalism alert Sadly, two recently planted Melaleuca trees have been deliberately destroyed on our Point Walter foreshore. The trees were planted to provide shade for a new memorial log installed at the site. We have now planted more trees to complement the site. Help protect our local environment by keeping an eye out and reporting vandalism of any kind. If you witness an act of vandalism, call us at 9364 0666.

19.01.2022 What are the main contaminants in our recycling? One of the culprits are bottle tops! These tops are made from plastics that can't be treated at our recycling centre. There are however groups such as Greenbatch and Precious Plastics that collect these tops to repurpose them!

19.01.2022 Next week is Dementia Action Week! Were committed to supporting our community to live well with dementia, as well as supporting measures to prevent its onset. During the week, Dementia Australia will be releasing a new tip each day on how we can all support people living with dementia to live active and rich lives.... You can find these tips and other amazing resources at www.dementia.org.au or on the City of Melvilles Age Friendly Melville web page at https://bit.ly/32MygW1 Why not start with this quick 2 minute video from people living with dementia: https://youtu.be/zA7tXzmyRvQ Dementia. A little support makes a lot of difference.

18.01.2022 There are still places available at this weeks session of Conversations with the Mayor! Come and have a chat over coffee with your Mayor and lets talk about what is important to you and your thoughts for the future. Friday, 18 September from 10.00am to 11.00am at the City of Melville Civic Centre.... Book your place at https://bit.ly/2Zrd5rw

18.01.2022 Heathcote tours for your business! Registrations of Interest are open to businesses who align with our vision to operate out of the heritage listed Murray House. Tours will also be operating next week. To book a tour, register your interest or for more information, visit www.heathcotewa.com/roi

18.01.2022 What to do at Willagee Community Centre? Last year we asked the community what they'd like to see at the centre, and here are the results! We're proud to say that you enjoyed what we already had, but we also gave you: Ukulele classes... Gardening workshops Games Club Movie Nights Computer help Many of our classes are still running elsewhere while the centre is being renovated. For more information phone 9364 0848 or email [email protected]

18.01.2022 Members of our LeisureFit centre get access to sauna, spa, pools, gym, classes and more! Want to see what all the splash is about? Register for a FREE day pass to our pools: https://bit.ly/3bSh737

17.01.2022 Community Garden Open Day! Enjoy activities such as a Microbes & Soil workshop, kids activities and tours! Learn all about the community garden at Piney Lakes. Free to attend.

17.01.2022 Anger is a basic human emotion and feeling angry is OK. However, expressing anger in an abusive, violent or negative way is unacceptable, especially when it’s aimed at family and loved ones. If you want help to manage your anger, check out: https://bit.ly/3oPSDMj Be part of the 16 Days in WA campaign it’s all about respectful relationships! Find out more at www.communities.wa.gov.au/16daysinWA #RespectStartsWithMe #StopTheViolence #16DaysinWA

17.01.2022 In our recent Active Ageing Survey, community members aged 45+ said the biggest barriers to regular exercise were pain and not having time. Our Healthy Melville team put together the following tips and information for managing these barriers. Pain ... Pain whether before, during and/or after exercise is as good a reason as any not to exercise, but in many instances, appropriate activities and exercises can help decrease pain in the long run. Be self-aware of what causes pain and when you have pain and check with your GP or physiotherapist to find exercises that are suitable for you. Time Below are some suggestions to help incorporate exercise into your busy day: Try to incorporate exercise into daily life. For example, get off the bus or train one stop earlier, park the car further away than you would normally or take the stairs instead of the lift. Take a brisk 15 minute walk at lunchtime or try and break exercise sessions into smaller block (e.g. 3 x 10-15 minutes) to fit into your day Involve your family! For example, instead of watching TV together, play cricket in your backyard or park, go to the local swimming pool or take a walk together. Select activities that require minimal time, such as walking, jogging or stair climbing.

16.01.2022 Register for a Real Girls fitness class and bring a friend for FREE! City of Melville LeisureFit have launched a Real Girls suite of classes, providing opportunities for teen girls aged 11 to 16 years to have fun, get active and build confidence in a supportive environment. Making exercise part of a daily routine positively impacts on physical, social and cognitive development. Evidence tells us that many of these benefits also carry through into adulthood. Finding an activit...y that is enjoyable and not always sport based, can help teens get active and importantly having fun! Teens aged 13 years are welcome to participate in our full range of fitness classes when accompanied by a participating adult. Once teenagers are 14 years old they can join all fitness classes. For more information and to register, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/realgirls

16.01.2022 Goodbye Qfly! The Queensland fruit fly has been successfully eradicated from Coolbellup and surrounding suburbs. Thanks to the efforts of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the local community, fruit and vegetables can now be grown and traded as they were before. During the campaign, more than 3,000 property inspections were undertaken, 3,000kg of fruit collected and more than 18 million sterile flies released.... Continue to report any unfamiliar flies or biosecurity concerns at https://mypestguide.agric.wa.gov.au

16.01.2022 Check out all the fun from our first Limestone Concert in November which featured a special NAIDOC Week performance from Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse. The next concert will take place on Sunday, 13 December 2020 and will feature Zydecats. For more information, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/limestoneconcerts

16.01.2022 The February Ordinary Meeting of Council will take place tonight, Tuesday, 16 February 2021 at 6.30pm: https://bit.ly/3tTpFxD The Annual General Meeting of Electors will be held on Wednesday, 17 February from 6.00pm: https://bit.ly/2ZfMvkG We encourage our residents to attend electronically. Please register to attend online via Zoom.

16.01.2022 Inspire young adventurers and engineers with a visit to our own WA Aviation Museum The museum displays many old aircraft and holds tours including cockpit tours and virtual reality bomber experiences.* For more information, visit https://aviationmuseumwa.org.au ... *COVID-19 restriction dependent.

16.01.2022 If you haven’t paid your animal registration renewal, please check your email inbox for a reminder notice as soon as possible. The renewals were due by Saturday, 31 October but we are giving cat and dog owners one last opportunity to get their payments to us. We don’t want to issue infringements so please renew your pet’s registration or let us know if your pet’s circumstances have changed.... Ella and Murphy were registered for life and their owners scored the lifetime registration fee refunded and a Petbarn gift card, respectively! For more information, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/pets

15.01.2022 Welcome to the World! Our Fairy Tern colony at Point Walter Spit has had a very successful breeding season so far with an estimated 150 nests with either eggs or small chicks Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this success! It is wonderful news for a vulnerable species. Please keep up the great work and continue to avoid the nesting site for the next few months until the breeding season is finished. Disturbance can cause adults to abandon nests, leaving eggs an...d chicks exposed to the elements and vulnerable to predation. For more information on these little cuties, check out the factsheet at https://bit.ly/3qfGqR0 Photography by Claire Greenwell

15.01.2022 Where can I walk my dog? There are heaps of parks where you can walk your dog, either on or off the lead. Make sure you know which parks you can take your pup: www.melvillecity.com.au/parks

15.01.2022 www.melvillecity.com.au/mosaic

15.01.2022 Were proud to announce that the Deep Water Point Playspace has won the Best Playspace Under $500,000 category at the recent Parks and Leisure Australia State Award night! This is a fantastic outcome that encourages us to think of new and innovative ways for safe and stimulating play! Check out the video of the playspace below. We would like to acknowledge the artists and contractors who contributed to the project, including SCAPE-ISM, Anne Gee, Exteria, Natural Play Environments, LyPa Australia, Playground Centre, Moduplay Group, Triple M, Active Discovery, Axiis Contracting and Buckingham STONE.

15.01.2022 Register for this year's Garage Sale Trail at www.garagesaletrail.com.au/city-of-melville

14.01.2022 The Long Table Dinner is a chance for members of the community to embrace our multicultural backgrounds and share stories. FREE tickets available! Were offering limited free tickets for local residents who have arrived in Australia within the last 5 years, have a Centrelink or Health Care Card and want to get to know the local community. Call us for more information on 9364 0664. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3hXO52v

14.01.2022 Did you know all primary schools in our City can access FREE Constable Care Child Safety Foundation incursions, funded by the City? Through puppetry and song lower primary students can learn about protective behaviours, getting to school safely, who to call in an emergency and how to become a First Aid Hero! To find out more, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/educationalresources

14.01.2022 Western Australia Police Force have alerted us to a trend in doors and windows being left unlocked. This makes your home a target for opportunist offenders. Help police out and lock up! Complete our home safety checklist for more tips on improving your homes security! Visit https://bit.ly/33kvCXM

14.01.2022 Avast ye! Ever imagine being a pirate? Let those childhood dreams come true! This Saturday is Talk Like A Pirate Day, and thanks to our libraries, you can get free access to Mango Languages pirate course. Belay! Visit www.melvillecity.com.au/elibrary to get started.

14.01.2022 Would you know what to do in an emergency? CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a first aid technique that can be used if someone is not breathing properly or if their heart has stopped. CPR is a life training skill that everyone should and can learn you don’t need to be a health professional to do it. ... Find out more here https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/how-to-perform-cpr

13.01.2022 Open House invitation to take part in review of Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan We’re reviewing the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan, with independent facilitator Hatch RobertsDay, to ensure it meets community needs now and into the future. As part of this process, we’re working with the community to develop and refine key elements of the review during a three-day Place Design Forum. ... Hatch RobertsDay will be holding two Open House information sessions on Wednesday, 24 February from 6.00pm to 7.00pm or 7.00pm to 8.00pm. It’s an opportunity for community members who haven’t been participating in the forum to drop in, learn about the outcomes of the Place Design Forum and provide feedback on the future development of the Canning Bridge Activity Centre. For more information and to register, go to www.melvillecity.com.au/ReviewCBACP

13.01.2022 Shop with #YourLocalMelville business to win! If you’re a City of Melville resident, spend $10 or more with a locally-owned business, upload a photo of your receipt, and go in the draw the win $1,000 for you and $1,000 for the business you purchased from! Purchases must be made during the competition period 6.00 am on Thursday, 26 November to 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 23 December 2020. ... For full terms and conditions and to enter, go to www.melvillecity.com.au/yourlocalmelville

13.01.2022 Have you heard the Dreamtime tale of Point Walter: Djunda the Charnock woman? On Djunda’s journey through country, she would collect spirit children which she kept in her long white hair. Where is this hair? It can be seen today as the famous Dyoondalup/Point Walter Spit! Our wonderful community has such a rich Whadjuk heritage. Learn more brilliant words and tales from Whadjuk Elder Marie Taylor and Noongar leader Shaun Nannup at our Reconciliation Week Nyin, Ni, Koorliny (sit, listen and walk) event. For more information and to register, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/nrw

12.01.2022 Are you a community or not-for-profit group, small business or creative enterprise? The new My Community Grants program aims to empower our communities to be resilient in the future with the key themes; activate and thrive. For eligibility, guidelines and how to apply, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/mycommunitygrants

12.01.2022 Start off fitness right at TeenFit The specialised programs suite the needs and activity levels of teens aged 12 to 16 years. Teens will also be given an intro into proper gym etiquette, machines, weights and techniques. For more information and to enrol your teen, visit https://bit.ly/34ocrx6

12.01.2022 The September Ordinary Meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday, 15 September 2020, commencing at 6.30pm. To enable members of the community to attend electronically, the meeting will be broadcast online. Visit https://bit.ly/3hhQunx

12.01.2022 Spring has sprung and were back in FITNESS! Active in the Park returns Monday, 12 October with a FREE class to suit everyone. For more information and to register, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/active

12.01.2022 All of our Community Safety Service (CSS) Officers and Rangers are now wearing body cameras when out and about in our local community The cameras are being worn not only for the Officers own safety, but also to capture evidence for police while they are on patrol. This is timely because local police direct CSS to patrol hot spot areas in our community. The number of hot spot patrol areas for CSS increased from 75 in June to 104 in July. These body worn cameras are another tool to assist our CSS Officers gather information on these patrols which is passed onto police for investigation. #safermelville

11.01.2022 A beautiful new mural has arrived at LeisureFit Booragoon - Underground Lovers by artist Amok Island. It depicts two weedy seadragons also known as common seadragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus).These beautiful creatures are found at depths anywhere between 3-50 metres in the local Perth coast area. City of Melville LeisureFit

11.01.2022 Join our public broadcast of the adjourned September 2020 Ordinary Meeting of Council The meeting will be held tomorrow, 22 September 2020 at 6.30pm (from the 15 September Adjourned meeting). This meeting will have very limited capacity for public gallery attendance to ensure COVID restrictions are complied with. Members of the public are being encouraged to watch the online broadcast.... To book a spot to view the live stream, visit: https://bit.ly/2ZXyE3n

11.01.2022 Free popcorn games BBQ and movie The acclaimed documentary 'In My Blood It Runs' will be shown at George Humes park in Willagee on Thursday, 10 December from 5.00pm to 9.00pm. Bring a rug and enjoy the evening! No bookings required.

11.01.2022 Wireless Hill wildflowers You dont need to travel far to get your wildflower fix. Wireless Hill has a treasure trove of beautiful and exotic flowers that you can find on several walks around the hill. Check out these photos taken by staff. For more information on Wireless Hill, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/wirelesshill

11.01.2022 Food trucks and live music tomorrow! Enjoy Dinner at Dusk Point Walter with the best range of food trucks, live music and an ambiance you will love. Bring a blanket and set up with family and friends. Ample parking for those traveling from other areas too. This event is ongoing.

11.01.2022 Keep up the good work! The Reel It In bins at Applecross and Mount Henry Bridge Jetties are among the top ten bins used in the Swan Canning River Park. The City of Melville partners with Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and Native Animal Rescue for the ‘Reel It In’ project. The project provides a number of fishing line disposal units located in key areas around the foreshore, including Applecross, Blackwall Reach and Mount Henry Jetty. These bins ...help reduce the impact of discarded fishing line and tackle on dolphins, water birds and other animals, who can become entangled and lead to injury or death, if this litter gets into our waterways. Bins are regularly emptied by volunteers from Native Animal Rescue, and the contents analysed to provide information on how much waste has been diverted from water ways. More information can be found on the project at https://www.riverguardians.com/projects/reel-it-in

10.01.2022 Community Garden Open Day at Piney Lakes! Come down between 11.00am and 2.00pm for talks, tours and kids activities. Learn about your community garden!

10.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE From Saturday, 5 December businesses and venues will need to keep a contact register, to assist with COVID-19 contact tracing, if needed. https://www.facebook.com//a.1712387865685/2751102445146902

10.01.2022 We're a smart city! We are proud to receive further recognition for our Smart City initiatives, in partnership with Murdoch University and local technology businesses. This is an initial step toward sustainable development and we look forward to further engaging with our diverse community to achieve an inclusive, vibrant and sustainable future ... We thank Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand for selecting us as a finalist for ‘Future of Place’ category.

10.01.2022 Who else is enjoying these colder nights by a crackling fire? Next Sunday's, free Melville Midwinter event promises woodfired pizza, roasted potatoes, paella and hot beverages to stay nice and cosy by the shores at Dyoondalup, Point Walter. Wander and wonder through a spiral walk created by artist Kaitlyn Elsegood (pictured here) and discover the fire within. ... Find the full event schedule and live performers at www.melvillecity.com.au/midwinter

09.01.2022 Creative spaces for hire. Cirque Community Space is a modern and vibrant venue with easy parking access, café next door for catering & coffee and bathrooms. Hire the space for parties, meetings, workshops, craft & exercise The space is currently used by Youth Empowerment & Improv providers as well as wellness workshops. The funky wall art was also done by kids! To book, visit https://bit.ly/34ZmE3E

09.01.2022 The ball is rolling for the start of construction for the redevelopment of Shirley Strickland Reserve. A turning of the sod event was held recently to celebrate the start of construction. The much-loved reserve will get a new two-storey sporting facility and improvements to the active reserves, among many other improvements. The project has received funding from DSRWA and Lotterywest and is expected to be completed in late-2021. For more information, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/shirleystricklandproject

08.01.2022 Did you know that keeping your cat at home increases their life expectancy from 3 years to 12-18 years? Did you also know that 15-20% of native fauna treated at Native ARC Inc. has been attacked by cats? If you wouldnt let your dog do something, why would you let your cats? #HappyAtHome More: https://bit.ly/2EoSFZe

07.01.2022 Join other carers and those living with dementia for a coffee and chat this Tuesday, 19 January! Venue: Cibo Sano at Hawaiian's Melville Cost: Free to attend, food and beverages at own cost Time: 10.00am to 11.00am... Memory Cafés are held on the last Tuesday of each month (This session has been moved forward due to the Australia Day Public Holiday). We have also recently changed the venue, and are now hosting the memory café at Cibo Sano. No bookings required!

06.01.2022 We're excited to announce that Marmion Reserve and Winthrop Park will be getting new clubrooms! Thanks to our Active Reserves Infrastructure Strategy (ARIS), the reserves will receive universal access toilet, umpires room, storage and a kitchenette at Winthrop. A construction date is yet to be confirmed, but is estimated to be mid-year. For more information on these exciting projects, visit https://www.melvillecity.com.au//about-/projects-and-works

06.01.2022 Help review the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan (CBACP) to ensure it meets the needs of the community now and into the future. Complete a survey by Hatch RobertsDay to clarify community expectations about the current CBACP and its place outcomes to inform potential future improvements to the CBACP. This survey is part of an extensive program of engagement activities which will provide you with the chance to get involved. You can also participate in other ways including wo...rkshops and forums. The survey will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete and closes at 4.00pm Tuesday, 17 November 2020. For information and FAQs, to complete the survey, or to submit your interest in the other ways to get involved, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/ReviewCBACP

06.01.2022 Be a GREAT Sort Gift items to charity or buy and sell at the 2020 Garage Sale Trail! Start going through those cupboards, wardrobes and sheds and get involved over the largest reuse movement across the country happening on 21 and 22 November #BeaGREATSort #garagesaletrail #reuse The bonus is you can keep the proceeds from your old belongings while helping the planet! ... Join the national movement and register your sale now at www.garagesaletrail.com.au/city-of-melville

05.01.2022 Hear about the decisions made at our May Ordinary Meeting of Council from our Mayor, the Hon. George Gear JP. Topics covered at this month’s meeting included: Short Stay Accommodation Local Planning Policy... Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan Southern Boundary Modification Naming of roads in Bull Creek and Kardinya Waste Plan 2021 to 2025 For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3yGiHOX

05.01.2022 Fri-YAYS in the Park are two free community events held on a Friday afternoon in George Humes Park, Willagee: https://bit.ly/3qh0l2h Fri-YAYS invite people to chill or challenge themselves - by either having a go on the HUGE climbing wall, or relaxing with a free sausage sizzle to live music in the park. There's also other craft activities for children and the young at heart to enjoy! Join us on Friday, 12 March and Friday, 26 March from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

04.01.2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on Tuesday, 15 June 2021. Elder abuse affects 1 in 20 older people in WA, which can include physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual abuse, mistreatment and neglect. Make sure to wear purple (or decorate your office / home in purple) to stand together as a community and say ‘no’ to the mistreatment of older people.... #weaad #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #AgeFriendlyCommunity #AgeFriendlyMelville Advocare

04.01.2022 Join the hoards, collect vinyls Vinylpalooza is back and it's a perfect excuse to grow your record collection with thousands of classic, modern and hidden gems. Sanitiser will be available. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3kFFq5v

04.01.2022 Join your community for Blue Gum Community Centres Long Table Dinner! Embrace your backgrounds and share stories of other #cultures. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/3hXO52v

04.01.2022 We are currently reviewing our Meeting Procedures Local Law 2017 and want your feedback on any possible changes. The intended effect of the local law is: Better decision making by the Council and committees in fulfilling the Councils role. Orderly conduct of meetings dealing with Council matters.... Better understanding of the process of conducting meetings. More efficient and effective use of time at meetings. To provide your feedback, visit https://bit.ly/2DOHPLE

03.01.2022 Perth Festivals Highway to Hell has been named a national finalist for Best Event in the 2020 Australian Event Awards. This iconic event in March 2020 saw the City of Melville, City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle collaborate with the talented Perth Festival team to deliver this extraordinary one of a kind event. We wish Perth Festival the very best of luck. To see the finalists, visit www.eventawards.com.au/finalists

03.01.2022 It’s no secret that Aussies love a BBQ, and Perth is OK thinks our Goolugatup Heathcote and Point Walter Reserve are some of the best BBQ spots in Perth! So why not watch the sunset with your family and get a barbie going at Goolugatup Heathcote or Point Walter Reserve? To see the best BBQ spots in Perth, visit: https://bit.ly/398RMRA

03.01.2022 Keep an eye out for our new-look cat and dog registration renewal notice in your email inbox in this month. Your favourite pooches must be registered and microchipped from three months of age while your feline friends must be registered, microchipped and sterilised from six months of age Renewals are due by Saturday, 31 October. Visit www.melvillecity.com.au/pets

03.01.2022 The new WA Museum Boola Bardip will be open for general admission on Monday, 30 November! Explore subjects such as the formation of the Universe, WA’s latest inventions, extinct and newly discovered species, our local communities and our greater role in the world. Visit https://museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip

02.01.2022 Keep your business and your customer safe! Find out what you do to keep your business safe via the 'Your Guide to a Safer and more Secure Business' resource: www.melvillecity.com.au/businessguide

02.01.2022 Last chance to enter! Ensure you register for eRates and pay your first instalment or your rates in full by midnight tomorrow night for your chance to win a $750 Westpac cash prize! For more information, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/ratesprizedraw

02.01.2022 Collect vinyls at Wireless Hill! Vinylpalooza is just one week out, and we're expecting RECORD crowds! For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3pBoXD3

02.01.2022 Do you remember the Walk for reconciliation across Sydney Harbour Bridge on 28 May 2000, or did you participate in the walk in Perth later that same year? The Bridge Walk was a public expression of support for meaningful reconciliation between Australia’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. When combined with other similar events taking place around this same time, collectively they represented the biggest demonstration of public support for a cause that had taken place ...in Australia at that point in history. 250,000 people turned out in support, with a steady stream of supporters making their way across the bridge over a 6 hour period. During National Reconciliation Australia Week this year, a number of walks are taking place around Perth in order to reflect both on how far we’ve come as a society, and simultaneously how far we have to go in reconciling our history of dispossession. Join with your community at our Nyin, Ni, Koorliny event this coming Sunday, 30 May: www.melvillecity.com.au/nrw To find out more about the 2000: Walk for Reconciliation, check out the National Museum of Australia defining moment: https://bit.ly/3ysyaC5 Photographer C.Moore Hardy, courtesy City of Sydney Archives.

01.01.2022 On 1 October 2020, Containers for Change will launch in Western Australia! When it comes to recycling, Western Australians will soon have the chance to make real change and earn cash while we do it. By recycling through Containers for Change you help to:... Reduce litter and landfill Increase recycling Create jobs Provide opportunities for social enterprise and benefits for community organisations. For more information, visit www.containersforchange.com.au/wa

01.01.2022 Look out for Blue-Ringed Octopuses Yes, these octopuses can be found in the Swan and Canning rivers and you may not realise when you've been stung! Be safe and aware; check out the info below