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JANUARY 2021 | EDITION 01                               VISIT THE CITY ONLINE | southperth.wa.gov.au

                            Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
                            New artwork for South Perth Foreshore
                            2021 arts and events
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                 MESSAGE FROM YOUR COUNCIL                                                                                          MAYOR
                                                                                                                                    Greg Milner
                                                                                                                                    (08) 9474 0720
                                                                                                                                    0447 024 264
                                                                                                                                                                            COUNCIL
                                                                                                                                    mayormilner@southperth.wa.gov.au

                                                                                                                   COMO WARD

                                                                                                                                   Glenn Cridland
                                                                                                                                   0438 686 175
                                                                                                                                   crcridland@southperth.wa.gov.au

                                                                                                                                   Carl Celedin
                                                                                                                                   0424 245 314
                                                                                                                                   crceledin@southperth.wa.gov.au

                                                                                                                   MANNING WARD                                             2021 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
                                                                                                                                   DEPUTY MAYOR
                                                                                                                                   Blake D’Souza                            COUNCIL AGENDA BRIEFING                      ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING                             ELECTORS’ GENERAL
                                                                                                                                   0450 435 065
                                                                                                                                   crdsouza@southperth.wa.gov.au
                                                                                                                                                                            16 February                                  23 February                                          MEETING
    Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of Peninsula for 2021. I hope that you                                                                                                                               23 March                                             In accordance with Section 5.27 of the Local
                                                                                                                                                                            16 March
    enjoyed a happy and safe festive season.                                                                                                                                                                             27 April                                             Government Act 1995 and Regulation 15
                                                                                                                                   André Brender-A-Brandis
    Australia Day and Summer Events Season                                                                                                                                  20 April                                                                                          of the Local Government (Administration)
                                                                                                                                   0428 221 278                                                                          25 May                                               Regulations 1996 notice is hereby given that
    The City is in full swing with our modified events season and we are finalising plans for the                                  crbrenderabrandis@southperth.wa.gov.au
                                                                                                                                                                            18 May                                       22 June                                              an Elector’s General Meeting will be held for
    scaled back Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony. Whilst there will be no Celebration Zone
    this year, the annual Flag Raising Ceremony, Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and the                                                                                                                                                                                   the purpose of receiving the City of South
                                                                                                                                                                            15 June                                      27 July
    presentation of the Community Citizen of the Year Awards will still take place.                                MILL POINT WARD                                                                                                                                            Perth’s:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         24 August                                            • 2019/20 Annual Report
    Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy our beautiful open spaces, parks and                                                                                   20 July
                                                                                                                                   Ken Manolas                                                                           28 September                                         • 2019/20 Annual Financial Statements and
    reserves, so come along and enjoy some of the City’s free events over the next couple                                                                                   17 August
    of months. SouthSide Summer is back again this month and we are also hosting a new
                                                                                                                                   0406 456 149                                                                                                                               • Auditor’s Report.
                                                                                                                                   crmanolas@southperth.wa.gov.au                                                        18 October
    neighbourhood concert series, Sounds in the Park, at three different locations around the                                                                               21 September                                 To swear in new Elected Members and
    City between February and April.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The meeting will be held on Monday
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         appoint Members to Committees                        8 February 2021 at 6pm in the City of South
                                                                                                                                   Mary Choy                                19 October
    Buy Local, Shop Local                                                                                                                                                                                                26 October                                           Perth Council Chamber, cnr Sandgate St and
                                                                                                                                   0409 917 775
    Many businesses have had a tough 2020, so I encourage you to please continue                                                   crchoy@southperth.wa.gov.au              16 November                                                                                       South Tce, South Perth subject to COVID-19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         23 November                                          restrictions. For more information visit
    supporting our local businesses by buying and shopping locally. They provide the day-
                                                                                                                                                                            7 December                                   14 December                                          southperth.wa.gov.au/councilmeetings.
    to-day goods and services that we all rely on, as well as providing local employment and
    economic opportunities. If you are looking for a specific product or service, please visit the                 MORESBY WARD
    City’s website for a comprehensive directory of businesses in our local area.                                                                                           A Local Government Ordinary Election will take place on Saturday 16 October 2021.
                                                                                                                                   Stephen Russell
    Recreation and Aquatic Facility                                                                                                0432 876 203
    A report on the proposed world class Recreation and Aquatic Facility (RAF) will be                                             crrussell@southperth.wa.gov.au
    presented to Council next month to decide whether or not to progress the Business Plan
    following the public consultation period, which closes this week.
                                                                                                                                   Samantha Bradder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021
    At the November Ordinary Council Meeting, Councillors endorsed the Business Plan                                               0422 117 131
    for public comment and approved a financial commitment of $20 million to match $20                                             crbradder@southperth.wa.gov.au
    million already promised by the Federal Government.
                                                                                                                                                                                 OLIVES RESERVE                                        LOCAL ROAD WORKS
    COVID-19
                                                                                                                   Council Meetings are usually held on                          Footpath lighting will be installed at Olives         Works will include road resurfacing, replacement of street kerbing, replacement/
    As we continue to move through these uncharted times, I encourage everyone to continue                                                                                       Reserve between February and March 2021.              installation of stormwater drainage structures and replacement signage and road
                                                                                                                   the fourth Tuesday of the month at the
    observing physical distancing where possible, to maintain good hygiene practices and                                                                                                                                               markings.
                                                                                                                   Civic Centre Council Chambers, cnr
    please use the State Government’s SafeWA app at relevant venues and businesses.                                Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth.                       COLLIER PARK GOLF COURSE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       •   Clydesdale St - Manning Rd to Paterson St, Como - January
    All information contained in this magazine was current at the time of printing. However, as                                                                                  A mini golf course is under construction at
                                                                                                                   Please refer to the City’s website for more                                                                         •   Throssell St - Thelma St to Ryrie Ave, Como - January
    the situation regarding COVID-19 can change quickly, please visit our website for the most                     information southperth.wa.gov.au.                             the Collier Park Golf Course, expected to be
    up to date information.                                                                                                                                                      completed in April.                                   •   Ryrie Ave - Throssell St to Murray St, Como - January
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       •   Angelo St - Forrest St to Onslow St, South Perth - January to February
    I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2021.                                                                                  MANNING HUB                                           •   Abjornson St - Manning - January to February
    Greg Milner, Mayor                                                                                                                                                           Partial demolition of the former Manning              •   Coode St - Hensman St to South Tce, South Perth - January to February
                                                                                                                                                                                 deli is scheduled to begin January/February           •   Pitt St - Collins St to Dyson St, Kensington - February
                                                                                                                                                                                 in preparation for Manning Hub Phase Two              •   Manning Rd, eastbound - 100 Manning Rd to Welwyn Ave, Manning - February to
                                                                                                                                                                                 works.                                                    March.
                                                    This publication is printed on 30% recycled paper and made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Latest information and updates are available on the City’s website
                                                    up from elemental chlorine free bleached pulp which is PEFC™   We acknowledge and pay our respects to
                                                    certified sourced from sustainably managed sources. It is      the traditional custodians of this land, the                                                                        southperth.wa.gov.au/works.
                                                    manufactured by an ISO 14001 certified mill.                   Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation and
                                                                                                                   their Elders past, present and future.
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                STRATEGIC PLANNING                                                            STRATEGIC PLANNING
    THRIVING NEIGHBOURHOODS
    - A PLAN FOR OUR GROWING CITY
    The preparation of a new Local Planning Scheme, Integrated Transport Plan and
    Economic Development Plan are on track.
    These plans will help create thriving neighbourhoods and ensure the City is prepared
    for a growing population. Once draft versions of the plans and scheme are prepared, the
    community will be invited to have their say.

                                                                                              The City is committed to supporting local businesses who play a vital
                                                                                              role in linking, sustaining and strengthening our community.
                                                                                              Our Buy Local, Shop Local campaign aims to encourage the
                                                                                              local community to shop locally and maybe discover a few local
                                                                                              businesses you didn’t know about or may have forgotten.
                                                                                              The campaign includes our online local business directory, street
                                                                                              banners and a range of other promotional material for businesses to
                                                                                              use and display to help create awareness and stimulate business.
                                                                                              We have also been profiling some of our local businesses on our
                                                                                              website, via social media and also on the Visit Perth website at
                                                                                              visitperth.wa.gov.au.
                                                                                              The City’s recently established business eNewsletter provides useful    CITY OF SOUTH PERTH BUSINESS FORUM
                                                                                              information, resources and details about upcoming events and            The City would like to invite all local business owners to our FREE
                                                                                              projects. If you are a local business and have not yet received the     Business Forum at 7am on Tuesday 2 February 2021.
                                                                                              eNewsletter and would like to be included on the mailing list, please   Hear from advisers at Business Station, a non-profit organisation
                                                                                              email us at economicdevelopment@southperth.wa.gov.au.                   providing training and support for small businesses, have your say
                                                                                              We will be further engaging and partnering with our local businesses    about what you would like to see in the City’s Economic Development
                                                                                              over the coming months to develop ways that we can all work             Plan and network with other local business owners while enjoying a
                                                                                              together. Watch out for more initiatives coming soon!                   complimentary breakfast.
                                                                                                                                                                      Spaces are limited and booking is essential. For more information visit
    Local Planning Scheme 7: The Scheme will consider changes                                                                                                         our website southperth.wa.gov.au/buylocal.
    to zoning, density coding and building requirements throughout
    the City. Preparation of the new Scheme starts with a review of the                                                                                               LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY
    existing Town Planning Scheme 6, identifying which parts of the
                                                                                                                                                                      You will find a full local business directory on the City’s website and
    existing Scheme work and those that need to be updated.                                                                                                           we’ve made it even easier to find a business by incorporating a new
    Integrated Transport Plan: The City has been analysing how                                                                                                        search function. You can now search by business type, category,
    transport requirements will change over time. Building upon                                                                                                       suburb or all three. Narrow down exactly what you are looking for or
    learnings from the South Perth Activity Centre Plan and Canning                                                                                                   browse businesses by suburb, all at the click of a button.
    Bridge Activity Centre Plan, the Plan will also bring together new
    strategies to be applied City-wide. The results will help develop                                                                                                 FOCUS ON LOCAL
    actions for future transport needs.
                                                                                                                                                                      We have put together some suggested itineraries and blog articles
    Economic Development Plan: The City is committed to helping                                                                                                       to further promote business around the City. Recent articles include
    guide growth and economic prosperity for our local community. We                                                                                                  ‘where to get last minute gifts’, ‘date night ideas’ and a ‘three stop
    are analysing the City’s current economic profile and how local and                                                                                               dining tour of Como’. We’re adding to these articles and business
    global trends might create opportunities for future growth.                                                                                                       spotlights all the time and they can be found on the Buy Local, Shop
                                                                                                                                                                      Local page on the website.
                                                                                                                                                                      For more information about Local Business visit
                                                                                                                                                                      southperth.wa.gov.au/buylocal.
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                     CITY PROJECTS                                                                                                                      CITY PROJECTS
                                                                                                                                                        STRATEGIC COMMUNITY
         OLD MILL                                                                                                                                       PLAN: PICTURE CITY OF
         RESTORATION UPDATE                                                                                                                             SOUTH PERTH
         After five months of conservation works, the Old Mill                                                                                          In February 2021 we’ll be launching Picture City of South Perth,
         will reopen to the public on Saturday 30 January,                                                                                              the review of our Strategic Community Plan. The Plan is the
         with a day of FREE family friendly activities to                                                                                               City’s overarching document to guide us over the next 10 years
         celebrate the event.                                                                                                                           and has a strong emphasis on the community’s aspirations,
         Works began in September last year, removing                                                                                                   priorities and vision for the future.
         external paint to rehabilitate the limestone and                                                                                               This is an opportunity for our community to work with us to
         brick structures of both buildings, the walls                                                                                                  determine what the City will look like over the next 10 years.
         rendered and lime-washed and the creaky old stairs
         replaced with WA jarrah. The sails on the Old Mill                                                                                             The current Plan is the result of feedback received from the
         have been replaced and for the first time in almost                                                                                            community and stakeholders during the Vision 2027 process.
         20 years visitors will be able to climb to the top.                                                                                            Priorities and aspirations are grouped into four strategic
                                                                                                                                                        directions:
         Built in 1835, the Old Mill is the second oldest
                                                                                                                                                        • Community                                  • Economy
         building in the state and operated until 1859
         producing 680kg of flour per day at its peak. It has                                                                                           • Environment (Built and Natural)            • Leadership
         also been used as a hotel, residence, wine saloon                                                                                              Look out for the ‘Picture City of South Perth’ information
         and poultry farm.                                                                                                                              coming soon and help shape the City from 2021 to 2031.
         For details about the reopening celebrations visit                                                                                             Visit yoursay.southperth.wa.gov.au to find out more.
         southperth.wa.gov.au/events.

                                                                                                                                                             MORRIS MUNDY RESERVE                                               The project is jointly funded by the City and the Australian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Grant
    UNDERGROUND POWER                                                       In September 2020 the Council accepted a $2.2 million COVID-19
                                                                            financial relief package from Western Power which will substantially             Morris Mundy Reserve is about to receive a makeover with an        program. The program supports local governments to deliver
                                                                            reduce the project costs. Payment details and the repayment structure            upgrade to the existing quarter court and the construction of      priority local road and community infrastructure projects across
    Work has commenced to switch from overhead power lines to an
                                                                            will be considered as part of the City’s 2021/22 budget process.                 a new multi-purpose larger court.                                  Australia, supporting jobs and resilience of local economies to
    underground power supply in Collier and Manning.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                help communities bounce back from COVID-19.
    The State Underground Power Program is a partnership between            Works commenced in Collier at the end of last year and the Manning               The quarter court will include two table tennis tables and a
                                                                            conversion is scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2021.                  larger court is being built to accommodate a variety of sports     Works are expected to begin early this year and will take
    the State Government, Western Power and local government and is
                                                                                                                                                             including basketball and netball catering for small groups.        approximately three months to complete. For more information
    administered by the Public Utilities Office (PUO).                      What you can expect                                                                                                                                 visit southperth.wa.gov.au/works.
    The City was successful in securing State Government funding for        Western Power will keep you informed about each stage of the project
    the areas of Manning (the area bounded by Manning Rd, Kwinana           as it happens. The contractor carrying out the work in your suburb will
    Fwy, Hope Ave and Challenger Ave) and Collier (the area bounded by      drop a letter in your mailbox notifying you of details of the works to be
    Canning Hwy, Ryrie Ave, Blamey Pl and South Tce) in 2017.               undertaken.
                                                                            To find out more visit southperth.wa.gov.au/undergroundpower
                                                                            and westernpower.com.au/underground-power-projects.
                                                                                                                                                        AWARD WINNING MINDEERUP
                                                                                                                                                        The Connect South project that delivered the new piazza at Mindeerup
                                                                                                                                                        has received international and national recognition over the last 12
                                                                                                                                                        months with seven awards.
                                                                                                                                                        The most recent acknowledgement was at the Project Management
                                                                                                                                                        Achievement Awards in November. Other awards include international
         WATERBIRD REFUGE                                                   erosion, while providing a retreat for bird watching, breeding,
                                                                            ecology and learning. Damaged river walls will be replaced                  recognition at the Architecture MasterPrize Awards, with the project
                                                                            with a habitat island, two vegetated headlands, a beach and a               judged best of the best in the installation and structures category,
         The Waterbird Refuge project (formerly referred to as black
                                                                            planted rock revetment.                                                     the 2020 National Landscape Architecture Awards, WA Landscape
         swan habitat project) has grown from the South Perth Foreshore
                                                                                                                                                        Architecture Awards and the WA Architecture Awards.
         Strategy and Management Plan (SPF Plan) which identifies           The City has successfully secured $700,000 in funding from the
         Node 7: The Lakes as an area to be developed as a water-based,     Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity,               The Connect South project was developed from the South Perth
         ecologically focused precinct, restored, expanded and integrated   Conservation and Attractions to support the $1.5 million project.           Foreshore Strategy and Management Plan which identified the
         into its surroundings.                                                                                                                         Mends Street area for redevelopment. The $7.5 million project was
                                                                            Construction will commence in early 2021. For more information              made possible with $2.5 million from the National Stronger Regions,
         The project aims to protect the foreshore reserve, improve         visit southperth.wa.gov.au/waterbird-refuge.                                Round 3 funding and $5 million from the City of South Perth. For more
         habitat for native waterbirds and protect the riverbank from
                                                                                                                                                        information visit southperth.wa.gov.au/connectsouth.
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                     CITY PROJECTS                                                                                                                   COMMUNITY
                                                                                                                                                     2021 WASTE AND RECYCLING
                                                                                                                                                     GUIDE
                                                                                                                                                     This year’s Waste and Recycling Guide should have arrived in your
                                                                                                                                                     letterbox in the last week. The guide provides a quick reference to:
                                                                                                                                                     • Kerb side bin collection days
                                                                                                                                                     • Hard waste and green waste collection dates
                                                                                                                                                     • Recycling dos and don’ts.
                                                                                                                                                     For more information, visit southperth.wa.gov.au/recycling

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                FIGHT THE BITE THIS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SUMMER
    RAF PROGRESSES TO THE                                                 The City will now seek additional funding required for the $80 million
                                                                          project through other project partners to progress to the design phase.                                                                                               Summer is the best time of year to get outdoors.
    NEXT STAGE                                                            The RAF will provide a premier health, wellness, fitness, recreation and
                                                                          education hub centrally located at Collier Park Golf in Como.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Unfortunately, mosquitoes think so too, with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                peak breeding season for mozzies running until
    Councillors have given approval for the proposed Recreation Aquatic                                                                                                                                                                         March.
    Facility (RAF) project to progress to the next stage.                 The Business Plan public comment period closes on 22 January.
                                                                          A report will then be presented to Council in February, where it will be                                                                                              There are simple things we can do at home to
    At the November 2020 Council Meeting, Councillors endorsed            decided whether to proceed with implementing the Business Plan.                                                                                                       protect ourselves. Mozzies lay their eggs in fresh
    the Business Plan for public comment and approved a financial         To find out more visit southperth.wa.gov.au/raf.                                                                                                                      or salty water, and often in containers that hold
    commitment of $20 million to match $20 million already committed by                                                                                                                                                                         water. To protect yourself and your family from
    the Federal Government.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     mozzies:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                •   Clean up – simple changes around your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    home can reduce mosquito breeding.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Remove, empty or cover water-holding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    containers. Common breeding sites include
         COLLIER PARK                                                                                                                                                                                                                               pot plant drip trays, gutters, ponds, pet water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    bowls, old tyres, rubbish, containers and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    pools that aren’t well maintained
         MINI GOLF IS COMING                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cover up – wear long, loose-fitting, light
         We are very excited to announce that mini golf                                                                                                                                                                                             coloured clothing, covering as much of the
         is coming to Collier Park Golf.                                                                                                                                                                                                            body as you can
         Construction is now underway, featuring 18                                                                                                                                                                                             • Repel – when you’re outdoors and mozzies
         holes, unique landscaping, a central pavilion                                                                                                                                                                                              are around, apply insect repellent DEET to
         and water features. There will be no impact on                                                                                                                                                                                             exposed skin.
         the existing 27 hole golf course.                                                                                                                                                                                                      For more tips on how to reduce mosquitoes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                around your home visit
         During construction there will be minimal                                                                                                                                                                                              southperth.wa.gov.au/mosquitoes.
         disruption to golfers and other patrons. Mini
         golf is expected to be open in April 2021.

         FLOODLIGHT UPGRADES
         Upgrades to flood lighting at Collier Park
         Golf are now finished. Works included the                                                                                                   SUPPORTING OUR                                                         Royal Perth Golf Club is passionate about supporting community
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            groups operating within the City of South Perth. Some of the
         installation of flood lights on the driving range
         and car park to enable the facility including                                                                                               LOCAL COMMUNITY                                                        groups that have received help include SIDS and Kids WA,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Clontarf Academy, South Care, Ngala, SPELD Foundation,
         food and beverage outlet to operate into the                                                                                                The City thanks the Royal Perth Golf Club for raising more than        Telethon Speech and Hearing, Como Secondary College,
         evenings.                                                                                                                                   $1million over the last 20 years providing services and resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Kensington PCYC, Curtin Primary School and Collier Primary
         For more information visit                                                                                                                  to help local not-for-profit organisations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            School.
         southperth.wa.gov.au/collierparkgolf.
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                       LIBRARIES                                                                                                                    LIBRARIES
                                                                    MAKE A DATE WITH YOUR LIBRARY
                                                                    Get involved with national Library Lover’s Day next month celebrating
                                                                    books and the love of libraries.
                                                                    This year’s theme is Make a Date with your Library and South Perth Libraries
                                                                    are planning a week of events beginning Monday 8 February in the lead up
                                                                    to Library Lover’s Day on Sunday 14 February.
                                                                    Let Library staff ‘matchmake’ you with a new author, check out the ‘love
                                                                    and dating’ display showcasing fiction and non-fiction titles, contribute
                                                                    to the ‘Love Locks’ display or take a ‘blind date’ with a book from our staff
                                                                    selected titles.
                                                                    Library Lovers’ Day is an annual event that gives people the opportunity to
                                                                    celebrate the valuable role that libraries play.
                                                                    For more information on how you can take part visit
                                                                    southperth.wa.gov.au/libraries.

                                                                                                                                                    South Perth Libraries has a program of free                                       CREATE…MASTER LEGO BUILDS
                                                                                                                                                    events for children during the school holidays.                                   Free building sessions for those wanting to create amazing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      LEGO builds.
                                                                                                                                                    TIME FOR SENSORY STORIES
     VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR                                          WHAT HAPPENS TO OLD                                                             Join us for a special story time filled with sensory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      All ages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1-3pm, Monday 25 January at Manning and South Perth Library.

     GET JOB READY PROGRAM                                          LIBRARY BOOKS?                                                                  elements that will immerse you in every tale.
                                                                                                                                                    Age 5 years and under
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      CREATE SHINING STORIES
     Are you interested in becoming a library volunteer? Our        Have you ever wondered what happens to old library books?                                                                                                         Learn how to write, polish, pick and perfect short stories with Children’s
                                                                                                                                                    10.30-11.30am, Wednesday 27 January at Manning
     Get Job Ready program needs volunteers to help run the                                                                                                                                                                           Literature Champion Raewyn Caisley. Great for beginners or budding young
                                                                    South Perth Libraries are now participating in The Sustainability               Library.
     program to assist people find work.                                                                                                                                                                                              authors.
                                                                    Project (TSP), which focuses on preventing discarded books going
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Age 7+
     Get Job Ready is a free program held at Manning Library.       to landfill.                                                                    TIME FOR WATER & SENSORY PLAY
     Volunteers will help job seekers prepare job applications                                                                                                                                                                        1-2pm, Wednesday 27 January at South Perth Library
                                                                    In partnership with local governments across Australia, TSP                     Bring your towel and hat as we transform the grass
     including cover letters, writing resumes and selection                                                                                                                                                                           To celebrate all of the amazing works created during the Summer Set, library
                                                                    donates old books to communities in need, recycles them into new                underneath the gumtrees into a discovery zone of fun
     criteria, creating online profiles and connecting with local                                                                                                                                                                     staff will be collecting samples of work to be displayed at the South Perth and
                                                                    products through pulping or sells them.                                         and play.
     businesses.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Manning Libraries.
                                                                    Participating libraries then receive credits which are used to buy              Age 5 years and under
     If you would like to help, or for more information please                                                                                                                                                                        For more information or to book your place visit
                                                                    new books.                                                                      9.30-11am, Thursday 28 January at the Old Mill.
     contact Manning Library on 9474 0822 or                                                                                                                                                                                          southperth.wa.gov.au/whats-on.
     volunteercoordinator@southperth.wa.gov.au.

          SUMMER READS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SPYWA 2021
          Summer is a great time for kids to keep cool by reading                                                                                                                                                                                             Are you a budding young writer?
          a good book. Here are a few of our favourite titles:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Entries for this year’s South Perth Young
          • The Bad Guys series – Aaron Blabey                                                                                                                                                                                Cus
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          • The Glimme – Emily Rodda                                                                                                                                                                                                                          creative writing for young people in Year 1

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          • The Shark Caller – Dianne Wolfer                                                                                                                                                                                                                  to 12 who live or go to school in the area.

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          • Dragonkeeper Series – Carole Wilkinson
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                 ARTS & EVENTS                                                                                                                      ARTS & EVENTS
                                                                        AUSTRALIA DAY MORNING                                                                                                                          MURAL PROJECT
                                                                        CEREMONY                                                                                                                                       The City has recently finished renovation works at Comer Reserve Pavilion,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       which has been home to the South Perth Toy Library since the mid-1990s.
                                                                        8-9.30am, Tuesday 26 January 2021                                                                                                              The City has worked closely with members of the Toy Library to commission
                                                                        Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth (opposite Forrest St)                                                                                     a new mural to enhance the appearance of the building and highlight the fun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       and colour that the Toy Library provides its members.
                                                                        The City of South Perth invites residents to attend the special Australia
                                                                        Day flag raising and Citizenship Ceremony at Sir James Mitchell Park.                                                                          A mural by artist Nick Zafir is expected to be finished by late January.
                                                                        The program includes:                                                                                                                          The artwork celebrates the idea of ‘toys through the ages’ and highlights
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       some aspects of the theme relevant to South Perth. The playful collage-
                                                                        •   Blessing of the flag and flag raising ceremony                                                                                             style imagery and bright colour has great inter-generational appeal for
                                                                        •   Citizenship Ceremony attended by representatives from both state                                                                           grandparents, parents and children using the playground and the reserve and
                                                                            and federal governments                                                                                                                    members of the Toy library.
                                                                        •   Traditional Welcome to Country
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       This is the latest of a number of murals adding to the colour and vibrancy of
                                                                        •   Presentation of the AUSPIRE Community Citizen of the Year Award,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       the City, including a relatively new mural in Mends Street (by Joanna Brown)
                                                                            acknowledging those special individuals and organisations who
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       and older murals at the Collins Street Centre in South Perth (by Simon
                                                                            make a difference in our community
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Degroot) and two in Preston Street, Como (by Nils Westergard, and Joshua
                                                                        •   Presentation of the Ted Maslen Award for the student who achieves                                                                          Kane Gomes).
                                                                            the highest score of all year 12 students within the City of South
                                                                            Perth.                                                                                                                                     For more information on the City’s art projects visit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       southperth.wa.gov.au/publicart.
                                                                        GREAT AUSSIE BREAKFAST
                                                                        9.30-10.30am, Tuesday 26 January 2021
                                                                        Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth (opposite Forrest St)
                                                                        The Great Aussie Breakfast will be held straight after the Citizenship
                                                                        Ceremony with the Rotary Club of Como providing a BBQ breakfast
                                                                        with a choice of fruit and a cup of tea, coffee, juice or water for the     THE BOX GALLERY, MANNING
                                                                        small cost of $5, which goes back into the local community. There will      Artworks created during the Ex-Bo workshops at Manning Library in October and November last year are on display at the Box
                                                                        also be free kids entertainment.                                            Gallery at Manning Hub until the end of January.
                                                                                                                                                    The pieces include black-out poetry, nature weavings, trash origami as well as prints and impressions made with natural objects.
                                                                        PARKING
                                                                        Free, accessible parking will be available on Sir James Mitchell Park       Expressions of Interest are now being called for upcoming exhibitions, so if you are a budding creative and would like your artwork
                                                                        from 7-11am, with entry off Mill Point Road (opposite Forrest Street).      displayed at the Box Gallery from February to March or April to July, register your interest via our website southperth.wa.gov.au/eoi.

     HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE                                                                                                                          VEHICLES OF CHANGE
     AUSTRALIA DAY?                                                                                                                                 The City, in partnership with the RAC is excited to announce a new iconic art project
                                                                                                                                                    for the South Perth Foreshore. Titled Vehicles of Change, the project will explore the
     Like a lot of events, Australia Day celebrations                                                                                               links between modes of transport and their impact on our community.
     will be a little different this year because of
     COVID-19.                                                                                                                                      The RAC has been at the forefront of innovation in new motoring technologies in
                                                                                                                                                    WA since 1905. The City has been shaped by the introduction of regular and reliable
     We’d love to see your pics of how you                                                                                                          ferry services at the turn of the 20th century, the expansion of the tramway network
     celebrated Australia Day. Share them on social                                                                                                 to South Perth and Como between the wars and the construction of the Narrows
     media and use #discoversouthperth and                                                                                                          Bridge and the Kwinana Freeway in the late 1950s.
     #ausdaysouthperth.
                                                                                                                                                    A concept by Tony Jones Art Projects has been selected for the commission. The
                                                                                                                                                    concept is inspired by the abstracted dynamism of futurist art and classic futuristic
                                                                                                                                                    designs from popular science fiction and automotive design and looks forward
                                                                                                                                                    to the transformative advances in transportation that the Intellibus® is paving the
                                                                                                                                                    way for.
                                                                                                                                                    The artwork is expected to be finished by the middle of this year and will be located
                                                                                                                                                    near the Intellibus® hub on the South Perth foreshore close to the Scented Gardens.
                     All events are subject to change depending on State Government health advice relating to COVID-19                              To find out more visit southperth.wa.gov.au.
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                      ARTS & EVENTS                                                                                                           WHAT’S ON
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WEEKLY
                                                                                                                                                 MONDAY                TUESDAY            WEDNESDAY              THURSDAY             FRIDAY              SATURDAY                SUNDAY

                                                                                                                                                                     GET JOB READY                               CLICK: BE                ESL
                                                                                                                                                                     10am - 12.30pm                            CONNECTED                2-3pm           KNITTER NATTER
                                                                                                                                                                     Manning Library                           - LEARNING             South Perth         10am - 12pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                SESSIONS                Library          Manning Library
                                                                                                                                                                     (Starts February)                      10-11am (Alternate     (Starts February)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Thursdays)
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Manning Library
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              DROP IN SOCIAL
                                                                                                                                                                                         KNITTER NATTER (Starts February)
                                                                                                                                              SCRABBLE CLUB                                                                                                                    BADMINGTON
                                                                                                                                                                                            3.30-6.30pm
                                                                                                                                                  1-3pm                                                                                                                         10am - 1pm
                                                                                                                                                                                             South Perth
                                                                                                                                               Manning Library                                                   CLICK: BE                                                     George Burnett
                                                                                                                                                                                               Library
                                                                                                                                                                                                               CONNECTED                                                       Leisure Centre
                                                                                                                                                                                                               - LEARNING
                                                                                                                                                 REMINDER:                                                      SESSIONS
                                                                            Look out for the Sounds in the Park concert series in your                               GET JOB READY                                                                                               REMINDER:
                                                                                                                                                 All events are                                  ESL        10-11am   (Alternate    SOUTHSIDE              SOUTHSIDE            FERRY TRAM
                                                                            neighbourhood in 2021. The City will present a series of           subject to change       5.30-6.30pm
                                                                                                                                                                                            2.30-3.30pm         Thursdays)           SUMMER                 SUMMER                 OPEN
                                                                            FREE small family friendly events in different locations from     depending on State        South Perth
                                                                                                                                                                                          Manning Library       South Perth            6-8pm               10am - 2pm           10am - 4pm, Fri
                                                                            February to April.                                                Government health           Library
                                                                                                                                               advice relating to                         (Starts February)       Library            Mindeerup              Mindeerup           1-4pm, Sat&Sun
                                                                            Pack a picnic or buy something from the food trucks and                                  (Starts February)                       (Starts February)                                                   Windsor Park
                                                                                                                                                   COVID-19.
                                                                            bring your family and friends for a great night of family
                                                                            entertainment and live music.                                                           REMINDER: KARL KEP NGOORND-INY                                         REMINDER: KARL KEP NGOORND-INY
                                                                                                                                                                      Sound & light show: 8pm & 9pm                                        Sound & light show: 8pm, 8.30pm & 9pm
                                                                            Local businesses will also be displaying their goods and                                            Mindeerup                                                                 Mindeerup
                                                                            services. All concerts will be inclusive for all members of the
                                                                            community with Auslan interpreters and disability services
                                                                            onsite.
                                                                            Saturday 27 February, Comer Reserve, Como
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            FERRY TRAM STORYTIME
                                                                            Saturday 27 March, Challenger Reserve, Manning                                HERITAGE HOUSE SUNDOWNER
                                                                            Saturday 17 April, George Burnett Park, Karawara                                 4.30-6.30pm, Friday 29 January 2021                                            9.30am, Friday 15 January 2021
                                                                            FREE 5-8.30pm                                                                               Heritage House                                                                Windsor Park
                                                                            For more information visit                                                         111 Mill Point Road, South Perth                                             111 Mill Point Road, South Perth
                                                                            southperth.wa.gov.au/soundsinthepark
                                                                            All events are subject to change depending

     EXPERIENCE                                                             on State Government health advice relating
                                                                            to COVID-19.

     MINDEERUP DURING
     FRINGE WORLD
     FESTIVAL 2021
     Spend your Friday evenings enjoying live
     acoustic music from local artists as part of
     SouthSide Summer. Pull up a bean bag, grab
     something to eat and drink from one of the
     cafes and restaurants along Mends Street and enjoy live music and
     entertainment on the foreshore alongside stunning city views.
     Bring the kids down to Family Fun Saturdays, where there will be a
     variety of free activities and performances. There will be something                                                                      The City of South Perth Historical Society is holding a                      To celebrate the Ferry Tram being restored and returned to
     for the whole family including live entertainment, kids craft                                                                             Sundowner.                                                                   South Perth, we are holding a special Ferry Tram storytime under
     activities, interactive fun and lots more.                                                                                                                                                                             the trees at Windsor Park.
                                                                                                                                               View the latest exhibits, climb aboard the Ferry Tram and share
     15 January - 13 February                                                                                                                  your stories about our local area while enjoying some light                  Listen to interesting stories with our Local History Librarian then
     FREE 6-8pm Fridays                                                                                                                        refreshments.                                                                climb aboard and explore the tram.
     and 10am - 2pm Saturdays
                                                                                                                                               Booking is essential via telephone 9367 9243 or email                        For more information about the Ferry Tram visit
     For more information visit
                                                                                                                                               info@southperthhistorialsociety.org.                                         southperth.wa.gov.au.ferrytram.
     southperth.wa.gov.au/southsidesummer.
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     Animal Care Facility 9474 0777       Graffiti Hotline 1800 007 774             Manning Library 9474 0822                        Old Mill 9367 5788
     199 Thelma St, Como                                                            2 Conochie Cres, Manning                         Melville Pl, South Perth
                                          Manning Senior Citizens
     Wednesday-Sunday 12-2pm                                                        manninglib@southperth.wa.gov.au                  oldmill@southperth.wa.gov.au
                                          9450 6273
                                          3 Downey Dr (off Ley St), Manning         Monday-Tuesday 9.30am-5.30pm                     Closed for restoration works until
     Collier Park Golf Course 9484 1666
                                          manningseniors@bigpond.com                Wednesday 9.30am-7pm
     Hayman Rd, Como
                                                                                    Thursday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm                    30 Jan 20121.
     Collier Park Village 9313 0200       South Perth Senior Citizens               Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday Closed                 Recycling Centre 9474 0970
                                          9367 9880                                                                                  Cnr Hayman Rd & Thelma St, Como
     16 Morrison St, Como                                                           South Perth Library 9474 0800
                                          53 Coode St, South Perth                                                                   enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au
     George Burnett Leisure Centre        spsc@bigpond.com                          Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth
     9474 0855                                                                      southperthlib@southperth.wa.gov.au               Wednesday-Sunday 8am-2pm
     Manning Rd, Karawara                                                           Monday 9.30am-5.30pm                             Closed public holidays
     Monday-Friday 8.30am-9pm                                                       Tuesday-Thursday 9.30am-7pm
     Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-6pm                                                     Friday 9.30am-5.30pm
                                                                                    Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday Closed

     Civic Centre                                            Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm
     9474 0777 - 24 hours a day 7 days a week                enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au
     Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce,                                              #discoversouthperth
     South Perth WA 6151                                     southperth.wa.gov.au
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