Welcome to the November edition of Stirling Scene
It has been another big month for the City of Stirling. An independent Trackless Trams Business Case has provided strong evidence-based support for an Australian-first trackless tram system on Scarborough Beach Road. Now that we know the trackless tram is economically viable, we'll continue to advocate for this project and work with the State and Federal Governments to achieve our vision for urban regeneration.
We launched Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4), a plan to guide the development of our growing City. This updated plan will make it easier for residents to understand what they can and can't do on their block. I encourage you to attend an LPS4 drop-in session in your area and share your feedback before 24 January 2025.
The City recently celebrated a major milestone of planting one million trees and shrubs one year ahead of schedule. We also stepped up on our efforts to protect and grow our urban tree canopy with a strengthened City Trees Policy and the introduction of a Significant Tree Register. The City planted 65,889 trees and shrubs in the 2023/24 financial year.
Looking ahead, I'm excited to share that the Hamersley Public Golf Course Redevelopment is getting very close to completion. To put the final touches on the project, the course and facility will close from 11 November to 15 December. Keep an eye out for more news on the redevelopment in the coming weeks.
The 16 Days in WA campaign returns on 25 November, supporting cultural change to end family and domestic violence. This year's theme, Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part, encourages each of us to do what we can to create a safer community. The City will be involved in a range of activities during the campaign, and I hope you'll get involved.
With summer fast approaching, ExPRO Fitness Summit and Festival and the 109th Osborne Park Show are among the action-packed calendar of events in November.
Mark Irwin
Mayor
Doubleview Ward Focus
Doubleview Councillors Stephanie Proud JP and Elizabeth Re recently attended the 56th Wembley Downs District Fair at Laurie Leckie Park, where they connected with residents and City planners to discuss Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4) and proposed updates.
During 'Local Convos' held in September, we heard that local sports facilities and parks, planting more trees in parks and streets and enhancing community safety were priorities for residents in Doubleview Ward.
Two Doubleview reserves will receive upgrades in 2025, with a new barbecue and seating area, lighting replacement, waterwise garden beds and upgraded irrigation planned for Bradley Reserve. Staged works at Grand Indich Reserve will include hard landscaping followed by planting to start in winter.
Mirrabooka: The new home of Perth Glory
Perth Glory will establish a new unified base in Mirrabooka, using Stirling Leisure – Mirrabooka as its administrative headquarters and Mirrabooka Regional Open Space as its training facility. This move will unite the A-League club’s staff and players under one roof, marking a significant step forward for the club.
The State Government has committed $1 million to upgrade the facilities, with an additional $200,000 for Dryandra Reserve, while the City has committed a further $700,000 in funding. Upgrades will include A-League standard playing surfaces, changerooms and fencing at Mirrabooka Regional Open Space as well as improved floodlighting at Dryandra Reserve.
Extended Recycling Centre hours and asbestos safety reminder
From 1 November 2024 until the end of February 2025, the Recycling Centre Balcatta will extend its Thursday opening hours to 7.00am – 5.00pm. This gives residents more flexibility to dispose of recyclables, hazardous waste, general waste and car tyres.
Residents are reminded that hazardous waste can have serious environmental and health risks if not disposed of properly. Asbestos is one of the hazardous wastes not accepted at Recycling Centre Balcatta. City residents can dispose of asbestos safely at Tamala Park and Red Hill Waste Management Facility.
Learn more about hazardous waste at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/hazardouswaste.
City online services outage
Please note, due to a system upgrade the City’s online services will be unavailable from 5.00pm Thursday 21 November, until Monday 25 November.
Planning, building and environmental health requests will also be unavailable at the Administration Centre and via phone during this time.
For issues that pose danger to the public and for urgent after-hours enquiries, please phone the City’s Customer Contact Centre on (08) 9205 8555.
Local markets heat up
Markets are springing to life across all seven wards of Stirling, with local favourites returning as the weather warms up. Many of these community markets are run by volunteers and supported by the City through its Community Grants Program and in-kind contributions.
Highlights include the Summer X Salt Markets at Clarko Reserve in Trigg, featuring live music, stalls, beach clean-ups, and wellness activities every first and third Saturday of the month. The Inglewood Monday Night Markets offer food and a zero-waste, dog-friendly experience, while the Down to Earth Upcycle Market in Osborne Park focuses on vintage and preloved goods.
Stirling Street Food brings food truck events to various suburbs, while the Scarborough Sunset Markets, held near the beach, switch to their summer schedule in November. Other markets include the Mirrabooka Friday Markets, Stirling Farmers Market, and the Inglewood Upmarket.
Join the fun and make a difference
Join us at Stirling Leisure – Inglewood from 10.00am – 3.00pm on Sunday 24 November for a family Fun Day celebrating the centre’s outdoor pool redevelopment in collaboration with Mens Talk AU’s Swim for Life 24-hour event to raise awareness of men’s mental health causes.
Enjoy pool inflatables, bouncy castles, treats, a DJ and prizes. Entry is by gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to Mens Talk AU.
Celebrate Seniors Week
WA Seniors Week 2024 runs from 10 – 17 November, offering a special time to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of older Western Australians.
With more than 50,000 residents aged over 60 in the City of Stirling, there are a range of events and activities throughout the week to honour the essential roles seniors play in shaping our community. This week promotes positive ageing, encourages lifelong learning and inspires participation in community life.
Pedestrian safety upgrades begin on West Coast Drive
Work has commenced to improve pedestrian safety on West Coast Drive between Karrinyup Road and Beach Road, with the installation of three raised pedestrian crossings and vehicle speeds to reduce to 40 km/h.
The raised formalised crossings will be installed at the following locations:
• Bennion Street, Trigg
• Between Sholl Avenue and Saunders Street, North Beach
• Elsie Street, Waterman’s Bay (near Little Bay Cafe).
To minimise impact to traffic and pedestrians, the work will be carried out at night between 7.00pm – 5.00am. Traffic management will be in place when required for the duration of the project for the safety of residents, construction workers and road users. The work is scheduled to be completed over eight weeks.
Second-hand success
Join waste and sustainability educator Laura Monisse at Stirling Leisure – Mirrabooka on Saturday 23 November for an interactive workshop on buying and selling second-hand goods. This session covers everything from finding quality items to creating effective listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, eBay, and Depop.
Learn practical tips for sourcing everyday items second-hand and discover how to ask the right questions to ensure quality purchases. For sellers, Laura offers guidance on turning clutter into cash by creating eye-catching listings, choosing the right platform and pricing items effectively.
The workshop also emphasises safety, providing strategies to avoid scams and keep transactions secure when meeting buyers or sellers.
Step right up to the Osborne Park Show
The Osborne Park Show is back for another exciting year of animals, musical performances, interactive displays, rides and a fabulous nightly fireworks display!
Held on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November at Robinson Reserve in Tuart Hill from 5.00pm – 10.00pm, this is great evening out for the whole family.
Celebrating their 109th anniversary, the Osborne Park Show is brought to you by the Osborne Park Agricultural Society and proudly supported by the Community Grants Program.
Seeking storytellers for Perth Festival Backstories
Perth Festival, in partnership with Centre for Stories and the City of Stirling is excited to announce an opportunity for City of Stirling residents to share their stories. We want to hear about you, your experiences and why you call the City of Stirling home. In February 2025, as part of Perth Festival, these stories will be shared with the wider community.
Over November and December, selected participants will receive training to help craft and share their story, and in February, they will have the chance to present it at a public event along with others from our community.
These workshops will provide the opportunity to stop, to reflect, and to share the journey that brings people to the City of Stirling. Be sure to apply by 15 November.
Spring Classic Grand Final and 3x3 Hustle tournament in Mirrabooka
Get ready for an action-packed day at Stirling Leisure – Mirrabooka on Sunday 10 November. The 3x3 Street Hustle tournament and the Perth Rhinos Spring Classic Grand Final will headline the event, bringing together sports fans and families from across the region.
The family-friendly 3x3 Street Hustle tournament promises thrilling basketball games, inviting players and fans to join in the excitement and support local talent.
Also, catch the Perth Rhinos Spring Classic Grand Final, proudly supported by the City of Stirling through a community grant. After six weeks of fierce competition, the top teams from across Western Australia will compete for the grand prize of $5,000.
Celebrate basketball and community spirit with food trucks, face painting, a DJ, photobooth, raffles, and more.
Red Dust Obstacle Course Race returns
The Red Dust Obstacle Course Race (OCR) Series is back in Stirling with its signature events, Kinetic and Perth Beach OCR, plus pop-up activations. These events cater to children, families, people with disabilities, fitness enthusiasts and elite athletes from Perth and beyond.
The Kinetic event, held on 16 – 17 November 2024 at Carine Regional Open Space, will feature 2.5km and 5km courses for adults and a 1km course for kids.
Proudly presented by the City through event sponsorship, Red Dust OCR will offer a free activation at Mirrabooka Friday Markets on 21 January 2025. The Perth Beach OCR will take place on 5 – 6 April 2025, spanning 5km and 20 obstacles along Scarborough and Trigg. The event will include food stalls, health services, and entertainment.
What's on in the City
With so much happening in the City, find out about some of the must-not-miss events coming up this November!
Love Letter to Inglewood | Wednesday 30 October – Saturday 9 November | 10.00am – 3.00pm | Inglewood Arts Hub, Inglewood
Herdsman Lake Wildlife Show | Sunday 10 November | 11.00am – 4.00pm | Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre
Remembrance Day | Monday 11 November | Various time and locations
Home Organisation: Balancing Chaos and Order | Tuesday 12 November | Stirling Leisure – Scarborough
Stirling Players Presents the Drowsy Chaperone | Thursday 22 November – Saturday 7 December | Various times | Stirling Theatre, Morris Place, Innaloo
We are Yokine Outdoor Movie Night – The Santa Clause 2 | Saturday 23 November | 5.30pm – 9.30pm | Yokine Reserve Play Space
Perth Folk and Roots Presents Gabriele Campani and The Jukes | Sunday 24 November | 5.00pm – 8.00pm | Inglewood Bowling & Sports Club
Movies in the Ingle-hood ‘Home Alone | Friday 29 November | 4.30pm – 9.00pm | Inglewood Town Square
WA Zouk Sandpit Dancing | Sundays from 4.00pm | Scarborough Amphitheatre
Visit the City’s events calendar webpage for a full list of events this month.
Kambarang – season of birth
Local Aboriginal-owned graphic design agency, Norlap Creative, partnered with artist Teresa Miller to create six original artworks for the City of Stirling that share the story of the Nyoongar seasons and Mooro Country native flora and fauna. The above artwork represents Kambarang or the second spring.
During the Kambarang season, we see an abundance of colours and flowers exploding all around us. The yellows of many of the Acacias continue to abound, along with some of the Banksias and many other smaller delicate flowering plants including the Kangaroo Paw and Orchids. Also during this time the Balgas will also start to flower, especially if they've been burnt in the past year or closely shaved.
It's also a time that many young families of birds will be singing out for their parents to feed them. Koolbardies (Magpies) will also be out protecting their nests and their babies.
