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24.01.2022 The Town is seeking input from the community on several masterplan options developed for Higgins Park and Playfield Reserve. We'd love your help to determine the future of this important public open space, so visit the link below and let us know your thoughts by 20 October. #LoveVicPark

24.01.2022 Need help getting your tax return done online? Tax Help volunteers can assist you at the Towns Digital Hub until October. Check your eligibility: https://qoo.ly/37xzje Make a booking by calling 9311 8111 during business hours #LoveVicPark

22.01.2022 Here's your chance to join one of the Town's advisory groups, and make a valuable contribution to Vic Park. Were seeking expressions of interest from community members to join the Mindeera (formerly Aboriginal Engagement) and Access and Inclusion Advisory Groups. Membership will be for a period of 12 months with successful applicants required to attend monthly meetings to provide advice and support to the Town to deliver our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access a...nd Inclusion Plan. Expressions of interest close 5pm Thursday 17 September. Apply online at https://qoo.ly/37zj8k #LoveVicPark

22.01.2022 We're committed to helping you thrive. Our community funding program offers a variety of support through subsidies, grants, sponsorships, donations and rebates. Visit the Town's online community funding hub, www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/funding for all the ways we can support you #LoveVicPark

22.01.2022 If youre a member of the Victoria Park community, we want to hear from you about which issues should be a priority in our Town. Lets work together to make our streets and neighbourhoods a safer place. Spaces are limited, book your tickets here: trybooking.com/BLGZL

21.01.2022 Grow It Local in partnership with the Town is proud to announce the second annual Grow It Local Festival, a celebration of backyard, balcony, community garden and window-sill farmers, which will run from now through November 30.

21.01.2022 We’re asking for your ideas on what we should name the laneway outside IGA in East Victoria Park. Previously we asked you to vote on suggested names, and the response we received indicated they weren’t quite what the community was looking for. Visit our Your Thoughts page to suggest a name. In December, you’ll be able to vote on names suggested. We’ll take the list to Landgate and the top 10 approved will go to Council. Head to Your Thoughts here: https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/

21.01.2022 Let's #throwbackThursday to back in June when All the Lights illuminated the streets of Vic Park with their mesmerising blend of dance, movement and circus props! #LoveVicPark

21.01.2022 It's time to name our Youth Plan We’re now after your feedback on the draft Youth Plan, as well as your suggestions for what we should call the new plan. A $100 Coles Myer Group voucher will be awarded to the person who suggests the winning name. Get creative! View the draft, share your comments and/or your idea for a name by Friday 2 July: https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/youthplan

21.01.2022 The Town and Hassell were pleased to host senior heritage officers from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage who took a tour of Edward Millen Park and viewed a presentation for the finalisation of the detailed design for the Edward Millen Landscape Masterplan. Once Council has approved the final detailed design, DPLH will need to approve the development application the Town will lodge. For more information on the project, visit www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/edwardmillenproject

20.01.2022 Introducing Visit Perth, your one-stop-shop featuring the very best of City of Perth, City of South Perth, City of Vincent, City of Subiaco and, of course, the Town of Vic Park! Here you can discover the very best bars, restaurants, cafs, specialty retailers, events and experiences the Perth metro region has to offer, all in one online space (including some Vic Park favourites that starred in the video). #VisitPerth #LoveVicPark... Boston Brewing Co. Denmark Rhubarb Records Sage Vic Park Crown Towers Perth

20.01.2022 From 5 December 2020, it will be mandatory for particular businesses and venues to collect contact details of customers and patrons. To keep all Western Australians safe, particular businesses and venues must maintain a contact register of their staff and patrons for COVID-19 contact tracing, if required. Visit the State Government website for more information.

20.01.2022 Heres your chance to join one of the Towns advisory groups, and make a valuable contribution to Vic Park. Were seeking expressions of interest from community members to join the Mindeera (formerly Aboriginal Engagement) and Access and Inclusion Advisory Groups. Membership will be for a period of 12 months with successful applicants required to attend monthly meetings to provide advice and support to the Town to deliver our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access a...nd Inclusion Plan. Expressions of interest close 5pm Thursday 17 September. Apply online at https://qoo.ly/37zj8k #LoveVicPark

20.01.2022 There's two days left to register your interest to join the Mindeera (formerly Aboriginal Engagement) and Access and Inclusion Advisory Groups. Here's your chance to join one of the Town's advisory groups, and make a valuable contribution to Vic Park. Membership is for a period of 12 months with successful applicants required to attend monthly meetings to provide advice and support to the Town to deliver our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.... Expressions of interest close 5pm Thursday. Apply online at https://qoo.ly/386y7z #LoveVicPark

19.01.2022 Did you spot the Sirens in East Vic Park back in June? If you missed it, we have good news this #throwbackThursday were sharing some great highlights. #LoveVicPark

18.01.2022 Mayor Karen Vernon shares some of the outcomes made at our November Council meeting. For more details visit our website: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/About-C/Council-meetings

18.01.2022 Come and celebrate International Day of People with Disability - Australia with this screening of the 12th Wide Angle Film Festival’s Public Program of Australian and International film at Victoria Park Carlisle Bowling Club. This free event also features talks from local community members and Toast My Curry will be on hand selling tasty treats - don't miss out! Due to COVID restrictions, it's essential to book your tickets using the following link: https://bit.ly/393xvg9

16.01.2022 Theres two days left to register your interest to join the Mindeera (formerly Aboriginal Engagement) and Access and Inclusion Advisory Groups. Heres your chance to join one of the Towns advisory groups, and make a valuable contribution to Vic Park. Membership is for a period of 12 months with successful applicants required to attend monthly meetings to provide advice and support to the Town to deliver our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.... Expressions of interest close 5pm Thursday. Apply online at https://qoo.ly/386y7z #LoveVicPark

16.01.2022 The beautiful Balga (Grass) and Moordja (Christmas) trees around our Town have existed on our landscape for tens of thousands of years. In Aboriginal culture, the Balga signifies a timeline of history as the trees tell a story of what's happened in the past. Meanwhile the beautiful yellow and orange flowering Moordja are an important way for past Elders to send messages on how to care for the land. Noongar Elder, Simon Forrest, invites us for a storytelling session to discover more on some of our older tree species in Town.

16.01.2022 You're invited to a (limited seating) bush food cooking class with Wardandi Bibbulmun cook, educator and presenter, Dale Tilbrook (Dale Tilbrook Experiences) As part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations and showcasing how trees, shrubs and our land play an important aspect in our lives, Dale will be running two cooking classes on discovering the health benefits of Australian bushfoods. Experience new tastes & textures. Sample fruits, nuts, herbs, spices & peppers from trees g...rowing around us. Spaces are limited 32 people per sessions, on Monday 5 July and Wednesday 7 July at Dem Lab, South Metro TAFE, 5.30pm - 7.30pm. This event will start with coffee and supper on arrival, cooking with Dale and tastings afterwards. Please book your spots at https://www.trybooking.com/BSDJZ #GreeningVicPark #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCWeek

15.01.2022 The Town is asking for your feedback on a couple of planning documents for the Burswood Station East precinct. Amendment No. 82 to Town Planning Scheme No. 1 proposes to facilitate redevelopment of the Burswood Station East precinct, and reserve the land known as Stiles Griffiths Reserve for Parks and Recreation. Draft Local Planning Policy 40 provides built-form guidance for development in Burswood Station East and establishes design and funding provisions for public re...alm improvements in the precinct. View the documents and make submissions at yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/bse by 5pm Monday 7 September.

15.01.2022 Apply for a Curtin Ignition scholarship Do you have a great idea for a new or improved product or business? The Town is offering two fully-funded scholarships for local business owners or residents to this year’s Curtin Ignition program. Curtin Ignition is an annual training program held in Perth for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to both trial and prepare business ideas for the commercial environment.... Get your application in by Friday 16 July. For more information visit: https://qoo.ly/3csv4q #lovevicpark #business #curtinignition

14.01.2022 UPDATE: power has returned and the library and Leisure centre are both operating as normal. ------- Our library and Leisure centre in East Vic Park are currently without power.... The Leisure gym and squash courts are closed. Junior netball games and casual basketball shooting are still going ahead at this stage, depending on light. The library is still open and accepting returns, however loans and PC access are unavailable. You can access WIFI, and people are welcome to come in and read. Western Power expects power to return at 5.30pm, for updates please visit https://westernpower.com.au/faults-outages/power-outages/ We will let you know when services return to normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

14.01.2022 Were upgrading the playgrounds at JA Lee Reserve, Lathlain and The Promenade, Burswood. The works will involve replacing the existing playgrounds, which have been popular and well used for a number years. To share your thoughts on the upgrade please visit https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/playground-upgr by 13 September. #LoveVicPark

14.01.2022 The Town is currently investigating the provision of public lockers or alternative storage spaces in East Victoria Park for rough sleepers. Accessible, free to use and secure lockers or storage services provide the possibility to safely store belongings for those whose current circumstances may otherwise limit this option. We’re seeking feedback from community members on their thoughts and concerns around this initiative, and what they see as the role of local government in providing public storage options. Have your say by 6 December at:

13.01.2022 One week to go! Join the fun next weekend as we put secondhand first on the nationwide Garage Sale Trail. Shoppers are sure to bag a bargain at one of the [insert number]* Covid-safe garage sales happening right here in the Town! Get in early and plan our shopping Trail at https://qoo.ly/3974bm #LoveVicPark

13.01.2022 Lets #throwbackThursday to back in June when All the Lights illuminated the streets of Vic Park with their mesmerising blend of dance, movement and circus props! #LoveVicPark

13.01.2022 Dont toss those bottles in the bin - Containers for Change WA are coming to Vic Park. From 1 October 2020, whether youre a community group, charity or an individual, youll be able to start earning cash while making real change and helping #KeepWAbeautiful. Check out the Refund Points below and start saving those containers today. #4ChangeWA #ContainersForChange #ChangeIsComing #ContainerDepositScheme

12.01.2022 Or what about Ngoolyak Park? Ngoolyak is the Whadjuk Noongar word for the several sub-species of Forest White-tailed Black Cockatoo, another beautiful bird local to the area. In recognition of our First Nations history and culture, we’re asking our community to choose a new name for this park based on the birdlife that inhabits the area. Share your vote by 29 November by clicking the link: https://qoo.ly/397mm2

12.01.2022 We have reaffirmed our commitment to assisting some of our most vulnerable members of the community through supporting the Raise the Rate initiative. By joining the campaign, we are calling on the Australian Government to permanently increase JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and related payments. To see how you can support the campaign and find out more, visit: https://raisetherate.org.au/... https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au//Town-lends-voice-to-re

12.01.2022 Were committed to helping you thrive. Our community funding program offers a variety of support through subsidies, grants, sponsorships, donations and rebates. Visit the Towns online community funding hub, www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/funding for all the ways we can support you #LoveVicPark

11.01.2022 UPDATE: The website is now back online. Thank you for your patience. Our Town website is currently inactive. We are working with our supplier to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience, and will advise when it is up and running again.... Thanks for your patience. #LoveVicPark. See more

11.01.2022 The Ukuladies gave a colourful and fun roving performance back in June. Have they brightened up your #throwbackThursday? #LoveVicPark

11.01.2022 Hear how we are "actively redesigning and improving public spaces and local streets". We are committed to bettering our Town with initiatives such as the Urban Forest Strategy and laneway redevelopments. https://qoo.ly/37xwxm #LoveVicPark #GreeningVicPark

11.01.2022 Celebrate the new interpretive signage and bird waterers installed by the Town at Jirdarup Bushland with Friends of Jirdarup Bushland for this free family event. #LoveVicPark

11.01.2022 VIRTUAL TOUR - Edward Millen House has been closed to the public for years but you can now take a virtual tour on your device to see the interior of this historic building - just follow the link below and use these login details: User name: vicpark.view Password: ViCpArK#20

10.01.2022 Don't miss your chance to share with the Mayor this Friday 12noon-2pm at the Town administration or Saturday 1-2pm at the Victoria Park Library. Catch up with Mayor Karen Vernon during her appointment-free walk in sessions to share stories, ask questions or chat about any concerns you may have. Learn more: https://qoo.ly/3846x3 #LoveVicPark

10.01.2022 The Town got jazzy with the Junkadelics last June. Enjoy their groovy blend of street rhythms and hard-hitting recycled percussion this #throwbackThursday! #LoveVicPark

10.01.2022 It looks like Vic Park is becoming a hub for microbreweries! Great beer meets great location with Blasta Brewing Company taking home four major trophies and six medals at the Perth Royal Beer Awards as well as the coveted Champion Beer Trophy. With owners crediting "nearby drawcards Optus Stadium and Crown Resort" as Blastas prompt to make Vic Park their home. Boston Brewing Co. Denmark (who are also based in the Town) were close at their heels this year taking away three... trophies and five gold medals. Find out what sets our microbreweries apart from the competition: https://qoo.ly/37yyvi #LoveVicPark

10.01.2022 Help yourself and the community with CCTV. We’ve developed a partnership program with Western Australia Police Force to increase the number of CCTV systems in the Town in strategic locations. If you’re a local resident, business or community group, you could receive up to $750 rebate to install your own CCTV. Want to find out more? Visit https://qoo.ly/39eatr #LoveVicPark

09.01.2022 Yesterday we celebrated Australian Citizenship Day and welcomed 20 new citizens to the Town. Our new citizens are a big part of what makes Vic Park such a dynamic place for everyone. Welcome - we cant wait to share our story with you. #LoveVicPark #NationalCitizenshipDay2020

09.01.2022 A reminder for those who may have missed it, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the event at Zone 2X, Lathlain this evening due to poor weather conditions. While the weather may have put a damper on our event, you can still join us online to enjoy the free screening of Putaparri and the Rainmakers. Visit our event page at 7:30pm tonight https://qoo.ly/39785i ... And don't forget, you can still participate in the naming of the park. Find out more at https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/nameyourpark #LoveVicPark

09.01.2022 Notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting will be held for the purpose of considering dedicating ROW54 as a public road. Special Council Meeting Date: Tuesday 1 September 2020... Time: 6pm Location: Town of Victoria Park administration building, Council chamber, 99 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park 6100 The agenda will be available on the Towns website by 5pm, Friday 28 August.

08.01.2022 What do you think about the Macmillan Precinct concept plan? Let us know by 11 October. #LoveVicPark https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/mpm

08.01.2022 Due to inclement weather, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our event at Zone 2X, Lathlain tonight. But you can still enjoy our free screening of Putaparri and the Rainmakers online. Join us on the event page at 7:30pm tonight https://qoo.ly/3974mj ... And don't forget, you can still participate in the naming of the park. Find out more at https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/nameyourpark #LoveVicPark

08.01.2022 Did you hear the news? Plans have been announced to build a new cycling and pedestrian bridge over the Swan River. This will create a safer connection for our community and visitors to the Town as they travel between Vic Park and Perth CBD! #LoveVicPark

08.01.2022 The Town has been working with METRONET on their level crossing removal programs for Carlisle and Oats Street Stations. We have a vision for major rail projects in the Town to create well connected and thriving places for people at Oats Street Station, Carlisle Station and Burswood Station. Our four desired outcomes are:... Underground Great places All stations remain Sustainable access Read our latest blog post: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au//The-benefits-of-going-

07.01.2022 Check out this free screening of 'The Australian Dream' this Saturday night thanks to the Vic. Park Collective.

07.01.2022 Discover all there is to see and do this festive season in the Town. From unique shopping, dining and entertainment, to community events that bring family and friends together. Unwrap Vic Park today: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/Home/Unwrap-Vic-Park #UnwrapVicPark #LoveVicPark

07.01.2022 Looking out for the most vulnerable people in our community, takes a village. In Dementia Action Week, we learn a little awareness and support can make a lot of difference to those who need help, and our local police. So far this year within the Cannington District, there have been 7 instances of people with dementia going missing. On each occasion large scale searches involving up to 50 police and SES workers are deployed to ensure their safety. WA Police have some tips on how you can help. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/dementia-action-week for more info on how to take action. And if you havent already booked into our free Community Safety Forum event happening at the Town tomorrow night from 6pm, its not too late to RSVP at www.trybooking.com/BLGZL #CommunitySafety #LoveVicPark

07.01.2022 If you're a member of the Victoria Park community, we want to hear from you about which issues should be a priority in our Town. Let's work together to make our streets and neighbourhoods a safer place. Spaces are limited, book your tickets here: trybooking.com/BLGZL

07.01.2022 Mayor Karen Vernon shares some of the decisions made at the September Ordinary Council meeting which took place last week. For more information, check out the minutes and agenda on our website:https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au//Counci/Minutes-Agendas #LoveVicPark

06.01.2022 At the September Ordinary Council Meeting, Council approved the Archer/Mint Street Streetscape Improvement Plan to proceed to detailed design. First up is stage one which is to revitalise the Carlisle Town Centre on Archer Street to make the area more vibrant. To see more concept images visit Your Thoughts. https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/archermint #LoveVicPark

06.01.2022 We're investigating the provision of public lockers or alternative storage spaces in East Victoria Park for rough sleepers, and want to know what you think. The Town is seeking feedback from community members on their thoughts and concerns around this initiative, and what they see as the role of local government in providing storage options. Click the link to find out more and have your say by 6 December at https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/public-lockers-

06.01.2022 Today is International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women. We worked with the West Coast Eagles to share an important message about promoting gender equity and creating the ingredients for a healthy relationship.

06.01.2022 Dont miss your chance to share with the Mayor this Friday 12noon-2pm at the Town administration or Saturday 1-2pm at the Victoria Park Library. Catch up with Mayor Karen Vernon during her appointment-free walk in sessions to share stories, ask questions or chat about any concerns you may have. Learn more: https://qoo.ly/3846x3 #LoveVicPark

05.01.2022 Congrats to Perth Football Club for securing a place in the 2020 WAFL finals series for the first time since 1997. Today Midfielder Brady Grey and Karen Vernon, Mayor of Victoria Park, raised the PFC flag at the Towns Admin Centre in a show of support for the local team. Best of luck. #LoveVicPark

05.01.2022 Do you know a person or organisations in the Town that has made a notable contribution to our community? Perhaps theyve provided outstanding service over a number of years. Nominate them in the Community Citizen of the year Awards. Nominations close 31 October 2020 .

05.01.2022 Have you seen new street trees popping up around Town? You can spot our Urban Forest Strategys Vic Park Leafy Streets plantings by the black plastic tree wells around the base! These tree wells are a new initiative to halve water use to establish trees and allow 50L of water to be held at the tree base. Once the tree is established, the tree well will be removed and reused. ... If you spot new street trees, wed love to see them too! Take a pic, share it to our page or simply use #GreeningVicPark in your post.

04.01.2022 Here's one more reason to break out the fairy lights a little early this year! To celebrate the festive season we're inviting our community to showcase their biggest and brightest outdoor Christmas lights and decorations for the chance to win one of three gift vouchers ($300, $100, $100) from a selection of Vic Park businesses. Find out more or enter your house today: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au//Christmas-Light-Compet #LoveVicPark

04.01.2022 Notice of Special Council Meeting A Special Council Meeting will be held for the purpose of considering the advertising of intention to levy differential rates for 2021/2022. Date: Tuesday 22 June 2021... Time: 5.30pm Location: Town of Victoria Park administration building, Council chamber, 99 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park 6100 The agenda will be available on the Town’s website by 5pm, Friday 18 June 2021.

03.01.2022 Will we see you this Saturday, 2pm - 4pm for some quality time with nature? In case you missed it, the Friends of Jirdarup Bushland and Towns Urban Forest team are teaming up to deliver a guided bush walk, an afternoon tea bush tucker, a smoking ceremony and to view new interpretive signs and bird waterers at Jirdarup Bushland Precinct! Join us to find out more, celebrate and enjoy one of the best condition urban bushland sites right here in our Town: https://www.trybookin...g.com/book/event #LoveVicPark #GreeningVicPark

02.01.2022 Its time to celebrate! Yesterday at the 2020 Parks and Leisure Regional Awards of Excellence, our jointly developed the Community Benefits Strategy won the Community Based Initiative of the Year award. The Community Benefits Strategy was created thanks to a unique partnership with the Town of Victoria Park, West Coast Eagles, Wirrpanda Foundation and Perth Football Club. The strategy enabled the project partners to use their strengths to deliver a wide range of program...s. The community were also engaged at three times. Thank you to everyone, particularly our community panel, who worked with us on the strategy. Their contribution and passion fuel meaningful programs being delivered in the Town. Learn more: https://qoo.ly/37w66c #LoveVicPark See more

02.01.2022 We are pleased to share our 2020 planting season report! This year we continued our #GreeningVicPark initiatives through a number of Urban Forest program activities, planting 2,899 trees and 29,419 shrubs around the Town. The 2020 Urban Forest program planting season added 110,011m of projected canopy over to the Town, a 42% increase from 2019! Thank you to everyone who have contributed to make this possible. #LoveVicPark ... Read the report:

01.01.2022 Together with our local cafes, we're proud to be the first WA council to adopt the nationwide Plastic Free Places program. We recently talked to some of the participating cafes in the Vic Park strip Flowers&flour, The Imp cafe, Sonder Coffee and Blini Pancake Cafe about why it's so important to switch from single-use plastics to better alternatives. For more information and to finds participating cafes visit: More info & to find participating cafes: vicpark.wa.gov.au/plasticfreeplaces #PlasticFreeVicPark #LoveVicPark

01.01.2022 Together with our local cafes, were proud to be the first WA council to adopt the nationwide Plastic Free Places program. We recently talked to some of the participating cafes in the Vic Park strip Flowers&flour, The Imp cafe, Sonder Coffee and Blini Pancake Cafe about why its so important to switch from single-use plastics to better alternatives. For more information and to finds participating cafes visit: More info & to find participating cafes: vicpark.wa.gov.au/plasticfreeplaces #PlasticFreeVicPark #LoveVicPark

01.01.2022 The Town has received a development application for the playing of competitive football matches at Lathlain Park (Mineral Resources Park). The Western Australian Planning Commission is the responsible planning authority for development at Lathlain Park and the Town will only be providing a recommendation regarding the proposed changes. The DA documents including details regarding the frequency and intensity of the games proposed can be viewed at https://yourthoughts.victori...apark.wa.gov.au/da5-2020-432-1 Submit your comments on the proposed development in writing by 5pm 9 October 2020. See more

01.01.2022 We’ve developed a Community Charter. Council adopted the charter late last year. Now in COVID-recovery, we are looking toward new beginnings in 2021 and we’re super excited to launch it. It’s our promise to work in partnership with you to create a sustainable, inclusive and connected community together! Ultimately the Community Charter commits us to building better relationships between community and Council. It outlines what community can expect from us in all our interac...tions. It is a statement of intent. It’s where we want to be. So we’ll see you there! See what it means to your councillors and the Town in our video. Read the full charter at www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/communitycharter #LoveVicPark