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A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR TRACEY ROBERTS The annual City of Wanneroo Presents Concert will light up Wanneroo Showgrounds on Saturday 5 November.

Welcome to the spring issue of What’s Happening magazine.

This family friendly event will be headlined by popular Aussie indie rock band British India. A range of delicious foods and plenty of free activities for children will also be available.

Our annual event season never fails to bring the community together, providing a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to enjoy first class free entertainment right on your doorstep.

On the topic of food, we have a fantastic range of restaurants throughout our City which truly reflect the diversity of our vibrant community and I encourage you to support your local food businesses and restaurants.

This is just one of the benefits of living in the City of Wanneroo and

Community spirit and support are among the things that makes Wanneroo so special.

I am excited to say that this year’s program is set to be the best yet.

The Living and Leisure Expo featuring Dogs Breakfast is a pet-friendly home and lifestyle event to be held on Sunday 23 October at Kingsway Sporting Complex.

These ladies use their knitting and crocheting skills to create a range of clothing items which are donated to people in need.

Full story on page 11.

And finally, I was delighted to meet with a number of

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lovely residents who were recently recognised as City of Wanneroo Pioneers.

You can read their interesting stories on pages 8-10.

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I am proud to also highlight the wonderful work done by the Knit and Natter group.

Our special guests and City residents are Anna and Jordan from My Kitchen Rules.

See their interview on page 4.

Mayor Tracey Roberts with the new City of Wanneroo Pioneers.

The City of Wanneroo is proud to host the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) Congress later this year.

On 14 and 15 November 2016, councils from across Australia will converge on the City of Wanneroo for the two-day event.

This year’s theme is Challenges and Opportunities in Building the Outer Suburbs of the Future.

The NGAA represents the interests of fast growing areas across Australia, and this year focused on the Fund our Future campaign.

With the highest number of residents signing the petition nationally the City of Wanneroo lead the call to action for this campaign, which called for a strong stance on infrastructure policy and a dedicated national funding mechanism to address the congestion and infrastructure problems of the outer suburbs.

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Cover - British India frontman Declan Melia. Photo - Kieran Peek Photography.

One thing I look forward to at the start of the warmer weather is the unveiling of the City’s events program.

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RANGERS

OUR SERVICES: WANNEROO RANGERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

City of Wanneroo rangers play a vital role in making our community safer and a more enjoyable place to live.

Rangers carry out regular patrols throughout the City, including residential streets, parks, beaches, off road vehicle areas and civic buildings.

Their presence deters vandalism and property damage, protects our natural environment from illegal dumping and encourages responsible dog ownership.

They also manage the City’s Animal Care Centre, helping reunite lost pets with their owners and rehoming abandoned animals.

The Ranger and Safety Services can be reached on 9405 5000 during office hours or 1300 138 393 after hours.

When calling the City, please provide as much information as possible so our Community Safety Patrols and Rangers can respond to incidents quickly.

Include details such as: • Nature of the incident • Time and location • Number and description of people involved • Vehicle description and number plates

DID YOU KNOW...?

The City of Wanneroo provides a 24/7 community safety service.

City rangers work 6am-10.30pm, Sunday to Thursday and 6am-midnight, Friday and Saturday.

Safety patrol officers work from 9pm-6.30am, seven days a week.

From December to April, coastal rangers work from 7am-6pm, Friday to Sunday.

In certain situations rangers cannot assist and you should contact Police directly.

Police should always be contacted for the following situations: • Hooning and road policing • Antisocial behaviour • Alcohol and drug use • CCTV on private property • Registering a party • Noise complaints • Neighbour disputes • Burglary/robbery • Assault • Domestic violence Always call police on 000 in an emergency or life-threatening situation or 131 444 for police assistance in non-emergency situations.

A JOB WELL DONE A number of residents have recently contacted the City to thank our rangers for their great work in the local community.

Here are some of their comments: “Many thanks to your rangers for the effort you put in to resolve my concerns about a dangerous dog.

Thank you again for keeping me informed throughout the process.”

Maureen, Mindarie “I would like to pass on my commendation to the ranger that attended the Merriwa IGA to collect two dogs that had been tied to a pole for hours.

The attending ranger was very professional and the way he handled the dogs was excellent, as one of them was aggressive.

I would like the ranger recognised for his outstanding work and would nominate him for Ranger of the Year!” Renee, Merriwa “I would like to thank rangers and staff for following up the parking problems around the Yanchep Beach Primary School.

After discussions with the ranger I was so happy with the outcome.

I very much appreciate the vigilance because the safety of the kids is paramount.

A big thank you to Wanneroo and the rangers. It’s a tough job and I’m sure a lot of people complain but I like to praise a job well done.”

Diane, Yanchep If you have been impressed with the service provided by a ranger, the City would love to hear about it.

Post a comment on the City’s Facebook page or call 9405 5000.

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MKR’S ANNA AND JORDAN AT THE LIVING AND LEISURE EXPO

See Anna and Jordan cooking demos at the Living and Leisure Expo featuring Dogs Breakfast.

Wanneroo’s own Anna and Jordan Bruno made their mark on hit television show My Kitchen Rules earlier this year, and now the mother/son team are set to star at the City of Wanneroo’s upcoming Living and Leisure Expo, featuring Dogs Breakfast.

The pair will perform several live cooking demonstrations throughout the day, showcasing their mouthwatering recipes.

“We will be cooking home-style food with a lot of love and passion,” Anna promised. “It will be a lot of fun and we are really looking forward to the event.”

Fans will also have the chance to meet the duo, with Jordan particularly keen to see the hundreds of four-legged friends in attendance.

“I am likely to steal a puppy,” he joked. “I love the idea that pets are welcome at this event, I am obsessed with dogs so I’m excited to see them all there.”

A Wanneroo resident for more than 25 years, Anna moved to the area when she married her husband, who had lived in Wanneroo his entire life with his market gardening family.

“When I first started dating my husband there was only one bus in and one bus out,” she said.

“Growing up in Bassendean it seemed so far away, but I instantly loved the small community feel.

“It has been a great place to raise four boys on acreage - it’s so open, we loved the freedom and it just has a really good community feel. We’ve seen some amazing changes over the years.”

Anna and Jordan’s passion for cooking was evident on the small screen, with both of them having an interest from a young age.

“I grew up in a large family of seven children, so I started by helping out with dinner, peeling the potatoes, which grew to suggesting meals and doing the cooking,” Anna said.

“I love to eat, and I love to cook.”

Jordan took an interest in cooking at about 12 years of age, and while the pair enjoy cooking meals from their Italian and Maltese heritage, they love different cuisines, including Moroccan and Thai.

“I love experimenting with healthy meals and trying to do a twist on the traditional,” Jordan said.

Life since MKR has been busy for the pair, carrying out cooking demonstrations and doing corporate catering.

In September Anna plans to have ‘Mama Anna’s Cooking Classes’ up and running, while Jordan is searching for the perfect location in Perth’s northern suburbs to open a café, where he hopes to offer traditional food with a healthy twist.

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CAJUN BEANS, POACHED EGGS AND FETA INGREDIENTS • olive oil for frying • 1 crushed clove garlic • 1 diced onion • 1 tsp cajun spice mix • 1 tsp sweet paprika • 1 small red diced capsicum • 400g cherry tomatoes • 400g can of cannellini beans, drained and washed • salt and pepper to taste • 8 large eggs • 200g feta, crumbled

• parsley/coriander to garnish • 8 slices of toasted sour dough bread, brushed with olive oil METHOD 1. Heat olive oil in large frying pan, add onion and garlic, cook until soft.

2. Add spices, stirring for a minute, then add capsicum and cook until soft. Add tomatoes and bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer, season, cover and cook for 10 mins.

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3. Break eggs into bowl ensuring yolks remain whole.

Add cannellini beans, bring to a boil. Season to taste.

4. Once boiled, gently pour one egg at a time over the top of the mix, covering the top with a layer of eggs.

5. Season eggs lightly, reduce heat to medium-hot being careful not to burn the bottom of mix. Cover and cook for 3 mins. The egg yolks should have a white opaque look but are soft to

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touch, if not cover again cook for a minute longer.

6. Crumble feta over the top.

7. Scoop up each egg (2 per serve) with bean and tomato mixture, being careful not to break the yolks and serve with two slices of toast and garnish with chosen herb.

Enjoy.

Serves 4 people Preparation time 30 minutes

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BRITISH INDIA TOP CITY OF WANNEROO PRESENTS LINE-UP

WH: You guys are always on tour!

What do you enjoy most about being on the road together?

NW: Being on the road is the pay-off for the time we spend cooped up writing and recording albums.

WH: Awesome, we love that one too!

So, what can we expect next?

NW: A new single this year, more songs, more albums, more touring, more British India!

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See the boys from British India - Declan, Nic, Matt and Will - tear up the stage in November.

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Great! Thanks for chatting to us Nic, we can’t wait to see you guys in action.

More amazing artists in the line-up will be announced in the next few weeks so keep an eye out!

The concert is a family-friendly event with plenty of entertainment and activities for everyone.

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WH: You’ve opened for the Rolling Stones and played on Imagine Dragons and Fall Out Boy’s Australian tours. If you could choose to play with any band past or present, who would it be?

NW: We supported the Stones in 2015, I think 1975 would have been much more the vibe!

WH: You’ve been together for more than ten years, what has been the most memorable moment?

NW: The cliché would be supporting the Stones, or playing this gig or meeting yadiyada but to be honest the best moments are always behind closed doors with the lads.

WH: Who has the most annoying habit?

NW: Will has developed an obsession with Faberge eggs. It’s not annoying as much as it is worrisome…

WH: Nothing Touches Me isn’t as punky as previous albums you’ve released with love songs such as Angela and Blame it All On Me. What was this influenced by?

NW: We never embark on a songwriting journey with a fixed destination in mind. We consider ourselves lucky to ever finish a song let alone tick off any criteria along the way. I could tell you what the process was for either of those songs you mentioned but the story would be vastly different for each of them, as it is with every song.

WH: What are your favourite songs to play live? What songs can we expect to hear at the gig?

NW: I love playing I Can Make You Love Me because it was a big hit for us, and it is the second last song in the set. This is normally when I can bring myself to finally look at the crowd and take it all in.

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Melbourne-based band British India will headline the 2016 City of Wanneroo Presents concert at Wanneroo Showgrounds on Saturday 5 November.

Their latest album Nothing Touches Me debuted in the ARIA top five and was their fourth consecutive album to debut within the top ten.

Lead guitarist Nic Wilson gave What’s Happening the lowdown on tour life, the songwriting process and what we can expect on the night.

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CONCERT

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Saturday 5 November / 4pm-9.30pm Wanneroo Showgrounds, Wanneroo Tickets are free but essential and will be available exclusively to City of Wanneroo residents from 9am Monday 3 October 2016 and then to the general public from 9am Monday 17 October 2016.

For full details please visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/concert

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Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club Construction of the highly anticipated new Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club on Brazier Road continues to take shape.

The project, which includes club rooms, new public change rooms, toilet facilities, meeting areas and a car park, is budgeted at $6.8million and is scheduled for completion in December 2016.

Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club President John Heesters said the new Construction well underway at the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club site. building will allow the club to Completed works to date include the embrace the future. removal of trees and levelling of the “Working out of a run-down building ground to prepare for the playing fields with little storage space and first aid and finalisation of the construction equipment limits our ability to provide tender and contract. effective services,” John said.

Construction of the playing fields is “The new premises will allow us to scheduled to begin this month while focus more on the service we provide construction of the building is expected for the community rather than trying to to commence in February 2017. This work fixing issues from the run down project is budgeted at $7.4million and Quinns Mindarie Surf Lifesaving Club. building,” he said. the playing fields are scheduled for “It will attract people who want to do Quinns / Mindarie completion in mid-2017. good work at the beach and allow our Community Centre Gumblossom Reserve club to grow.”

This project involves the construction multi-purpose room extension of a second storey extension to Yanchep Active Open Space Construction of a new multi-purpose the existing Quinns Mindarie Surf The Yanchep Active Open Space room extension to the existing Lifesaving Club and extension development includes two multi-use changeroom building is progressing adjacent to the building and is ovals catering for AFL, Little Athletics, well and scheduled for completion by budgeted at $3.1million. rugby, soccer and cricket, as well as November 2016.

Quinns Rocks Fishing Club President hardcourts for basketball and netball.

The project is budgeted at $300,000.

Richard Lee said the move to a larger There will be a temporary partial Other facilities will include car park community centre will provide new closure of existing facilities while and drop off facilities, pathways, park opportunities to work with other groups. construction is underway. furniture and passive recreation areas.

“New premises will make for a more welcoming place to attract more members and take our club to new strengths,” Richard said.

“Community facilities in Quinns Rocks seem to be at capacity and in great demand,” he said. “Extra space with a different outlook will provide opportunities for groups to expand and having more vibrant, active groups in the area will give locals the chance to experience other activities.”

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Aerial view showing the location of the Yanchep Active Open Space.

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Pearsall / Hocking Community Centre Construction of the new community centre is scheduled for completion by September 2016 at a cost of $3.5million.

The Dancing Fillies owner Phyllis Brown said she’s excited about running all her line dancing classes from the one centre.

“I had to leave the Wanneroo Recreation Centre as the space wasn’t big enough so the new community centre means I can have all my classes in the same spot in new, modern facilities at a great location,” Phyllis said.

“Community Centres are important as they allow locals to connect and take part in group fitness which is fun and good for your brain,” she said.

Old Yanchep Road upgrade and realignment Work has begun on the upgrade and realignment of Old Yanchep Road in Neerabup from its junction with Pederick Road and Wattle

Pearsall / Hocking Community Centre in its final stages of construction.

Avenue. The project is budgeted at $4.2million and is scheduled for completion by April 2017.

New playgrounds for Mirto and Gidgi parks Construction of playgrounds at Mirto Park in Sinagra and Gidgi Park in Wanneroo are scheduled to commence this month at a cost of $120,000.

Parts of the parks will be closed during the construction period.

Intersection upgrade Works to upgrade the intersection of Caporn Street at Garden Park Drive in Mariginiup are expected to commence by October 2016 at a cost of $180,000.

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Marangaroo Golf Course fencing upgrade The golf course boundary chainmesh fencing will be upgraded to garrison fencing by December 2016. The upgrade will cost $500,000.

Marangaroo Golf Course Manager Paul Norcliffe said the new fence will provide increased security to stop people entering.

“The old fence was easy to pull down so people would use the course as a short cut or vandalise the grounds,” Paul said.

“We’re looking forward to the new fence which will save money on repairs and create a cleaner, greener course,” he said.

Parin Road, Marangaroo Traffic treatments will be installed on Parin Road in Marangaroo at a cost of $180,000.

At the time of going to print, the City was waiting on confirmation from Western Power regarding installation of street lighting.

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New fencing at Marangaroo Golf Course will help keep the greens pristine.

Salitage Park, Pearsall

Road resurfacing program

Upgrade works at Salitage Park include a new playground, fitness equipment, planting, path network, a small orchard and park furniture.

The project is scheduled for completion by October 2016 and is budgeted at $220,000.

A large portion of the park will be closed during construction.

Stage 2 resurfacing works are being carried out in various streets in Alexander Heights and Koondoola. Works are planned to commence by October 2016 at a cost of $2.1million. Residents will have short-term restricted access to their properties while kerbing replacement works take place.

Residents’ verges and reticulation may also be affected and these will be replaced appropriately.

Hudson Park field lighting The field lighting at Hudson Park in Girrawheen will be upgraded by December 2016 at a cost of $275,000.

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WANNEROO’S HONOURS PROUD PIONEERING PAST

While life was busy in the garden, Frank enjoyed fishing in his spare time, and later joined the Hillarys Yacht Club where he remains a member.

Frank remembers entering vegetables in the Wanneroo Agricultural Show, with the family even winning the perpetual trophy in the late 1970s.

Ante moved to a big block of land in Wanneroo in 1961 and established a market garden business with his wife Tereza.

Here they grew all sorts of vegetables, from lettuces and silverbeet to cauliflower and broccoli. “We grew everything!” remembers Ante.

Times were tough in those days, and the family lived in a shed for two years while they saved up enough money to build a house.

Ante and Tereza kept their market garden going for an incredible 45 years with their son Zoran joining them in the family business.

Tereza arrived in Perth in 1956. Tereza met a young man named Ante at a dance and the couple married in April 1960.

The following year they moved to Wanneroo, in the area which is now Madeley. Tereza found it very difficult to get around without a car.

“Back then there was only one bus which travelled up Wanneroo Road, once in the

morning and once in the afternoon to take the workers to and from Perth city,” she says.

This led Tereza to learn to drive, a skill which saw her become the talk of the town because it was simply not the “done thing” for women to drive at that time.

Tereza is proud to report she is still driving today, just shy of 80 years young.

Angelo was three years old when he made the long journey to Western Australia with his family.

An £800 insurance payout to Angelo’s father provided the deposit for a 30 acre property in Carabooda, where his life in the family market garden began.

Angelo remained dedicated to growing vegetables, which he is still doing today -

and has always taken pride in entering the produce in the Wanneroo Show.

Angelo works with his sons, dividing their time between their Carabooda garden and a property in Gingin. A few years ago Angelo returned to Sicily for a holiday, and says he was so very thankful that his parents made the move to WA to create a life of opportunity for him and his family in Wanneroo.

Nancy was born in Wanneroo and has never moved from ‘home’. Her parents were market gardeners and Nancy and her nine siblings worked in the vegetable garden, even when they were going to school.

Nancy’s brother Frank Puglia was a mechanic who restored their grandfather’s 1928 Chevrolet 4 truck to its former glory in 2002 in his workshop. Her grandfather used to lend

the truck to the old Wanneroo Road Board to carry food and beer to various functions and the family used to take their vegetables on the truck to market.

The whole family were so proud of the way Frank restored the vintage truck. It is now housed by the City of Wanneroo, recognised as a precious and significant piece of local history.

Ante Antunovich

Frank was born in Perth in 1942. In the early 1960s his parents bought land at the 10 and a half mile peg on Wanneroo Road, and established their market garden.

Frank was a motor mechanic, and he set up at home to work on machinery used in the market gardens. But he ended up working in the market garden himself.

Tereza Antunovich

This year, 15 new pioneers were welcomed into club. Below are some excerpts of their stories. Full profiles can be viewed on the City’s website or watch the video via the City’s YouTube channel.

Angelo Canzirri

The City of Wanneroo Pioneers Luncheon celebrates those people who contributed to making the City of Wanneroo a great place to live for so many.

Kathleen (Nancy) Cummins

Frank Antulov

The City of Wanneroo has a rich pioneering history, growing from a population of about 100 at the time of settlement in 1902 to more than 195,000 residents today.

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Lucy D’Olimpio Barbara McKendry Pamela Rocca Jenny Stritof Nora Susac

Growing up with siblings Frank, Marie, Dawn and John, Lucy remembers a childhood in her parents’ Osborne Park market garden.

When all of the gardens were being pushed out of the city, her parents bought land on Wanneroo Road at Lake Goollelal, near where Waldecks is today.

Since her early teens, Lucy has had a love for music, excelling at piano and vocals.

She went on to become a music teacher, and many would have had the pleasure of Lucy performing for them, as she has been at everything from Deb balls to dinner dances, weddings to the Agricultural Society Dinner Dance.

She is still singing, often performing at nursing homes or when her daughter - well known vocalist and entertainer Nikki Gillis - drags her on stage.

Barbara moved to Wanneroo when she was five and has not lived anywhere else since.

Her mum was a piggery farmer and drove the Wanneroo school bus for 19 years.

She loved swimming in the lake at the front of their farm. Nowadays, Barbara loves Wanneroo for her friends, family and the environment.

Barbara has fond memories of the orangecoloured school buses run by Mr Vosnacos and his sons.

During the day they parked their buses under pine trees at the side of Wanneroo Road.

Back then the pine trees came almost up to the old post office.

Pamela has had Wanneroo connections in her family history for several generations.

Her father Alan Cooper was a Wanneroo Shire councillor and worked for the forestry department in Wanneroo.

Pamela first moved to Wanneroo with her family in 1958. She met her husband Giuseppe ‘Joe’ Rocca, another Wanneroo pioneer, at a dance at the shire hall.

One of Pamela’s favourite memories of her time living in the City is the renaming of Rocca Way. She says it was a beautiful moment as she had tried for a long time to get a street named after her husband’s family so their memory could live on and future generations would know how hard they worked and how much they contributed to the community.

Jenny was born in Slovenia and moved to Australia when she 17. She taught herself English by memorising 100 words at night.

When she was 22, she married and moved to Wanneroo.

Jenny and Joseph lived in a house on Church Street for four years before buying their current house on Wanneroo Road in 1970. Jenny has fond memories of old Wanneroo being very quiet.

Soon after marriage, Jenny fell pregnant and went on to have four children.

She used to clean for CALM at night. Joseph also worked for CALM for 36 years and planted many of the pine trees in Gnangara, Yanchep and near the old Cappiello house on Wanneroo Road.

Jenny remembers hand pollenating the pine forest trees opposite Ashby Road that were as tall as her at the time.

When she was 18 years old, Nora moved with her family to Perth travelling on a ship called the Himalaya. They arrived after a three-week journey.

On New Year’s Eve 1961, Nora met Jerry at a dance and were married in 1964 and Nora moved to Wanneroo.

For Nora, life in Wanneroo has changed so much over time. While she misses the

simple way life used to be, she has really enjoyed seeing the development and growth of the area.

One of Nora’s favourite memories of life in Wanneroo was being named Belle of the Ball at the Agricultural Ball.

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Ena Taylor

For Ena, the early days of life in Wanneroo were an exciting adventure full of sunshine and new horizons.

In 1966 Ena came over to Perth on a ship called the Fairstar with the couple’s four children; three months after Philip had arrived to set the family up in Wanneroo.

They loved the sunny days compared to the grey days back in the UK and were very excited to live near the beach.

When the children were high school age, they attended St Mary’s School in Perth.

At the time there was only one bus to and from the city each day so Ena and three mums from school would take turns driving the children for the school run.

Eventually, Ena decided things needed to change and she went to see the manager of Transperth to ask for more buses. Her request was granted.

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Yerko ‘Jerry’ Susac

Once a year, Jerry would go to see the motorbike racing at Yanchep National Park.

Apart from the Wanneroo Show and the shire dances, it was the only entertainment available at the time.

When Philip first moved to Kemp Street in Wanneroo, there were only 3,000 people in the whole shire.

He remembers living in a shack on Mullaloo Beach where, at the time, there was nothing else around for miles.

When the family moved to Wanneroo in 1966, Philip began working at the Diamond Chicken Farm. He worked there for several years before leaving in 1970.

At that time Philip, with partners Murray Hamilton, Angus Horwood and Don Blaxell, built the largest chicken farm in WA, Dress Circle Farm.

He has also been a hobby wine maker for 30 years, setting up a small vineyard with friends at Yaranary Farm in Nowergup.

Philip has loved living in Wanneroo and all the opportunities life in Australia presented to him.

Angelo and his family moved to Australia in 1955. Angelo and Cristine lived with his parents in Kiro Road, Carabooda after they were married.

The family worked together in the market gardens for several years.

In the 1970s Angelo and Cristine took over a property in Carabooda and established their own market garden property.

Cristine’s first memory of life in the City of Wanneroo was getting everything delivered because there were no shops, roads or even electricity in the early days.

Born in Austria on 4 May 1944, Cristine moved to Australia with her parents in 1956.

She moved to Wanneroo to marry, travelling by train in a journey that took 10 days.

For Cristine, Wanneroo has always been a beautiful place to call home for the whole family, with plenty of special memories.

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Angelo Tsalis

Born on 3 March 1941 to market gardener parents, Jerry has lived his whole life in Wanneroo.

One of six children, Jerry remembers how back then, everything revolved around work.

He worked with his parents in the gardens until he was 15.

One of his standout memories of life in the City of Wanneroo is going to the open air cinema at Wanneroo Shopping Centre, back when it was a little shop and a post office.

She has met a lot of people and they have all grown older here together.

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The Knit and Natter group at the Wanneroo Library. (Inset) Items knitted by the group.

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KNITTING FOR CHARITY, NATTERING WITH FRIENDS

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If you visit the Wanneroo Library on a Tuesday morning, you may well hear the clicking of needles and the hum of quiet chatter interrupted by peals of laughter.

That’s because it’s the regular meeting place of the Wanneroo Joondalup Knit and Natter group.

Ranging in age from early 20s through to their 90s, the ladies donate their time and skills to knit much-needed items for a range of local charities while also enjoying a good old ‘natter’.

The non-profit group is made up of around 120 members, the majority of whom live in the City of Wanneroo.

Founding member Eleanor Rigby said most members meet weekly at the Wanneroo Library and Edith Cowan University in Joondalup.

“Around 35 ladies are unable to travel due to mobility issues but still want to help, so their knitted items are collected from their homes,” Eleanor said. “We fondly refer to them as outsource knitters.”

Since the group began in 2011, the group has knitted or crocheted an incredible 28,326 items and these have been donated to a wide range of charities including Tiny Sparks

and Miracle Babies Foundation, Breast Cancer Care WA, HAND (Homeless, At Risk, Needy and Disadvantaged), aged care facilities and animals shelters.

“Items such as premmie baby jackets, humidicrib covers, beanies, blankets, knee rugs, shawls, socks, knitted beanies, scarves, socks, jumpers, gloves, chemo caps and animal blankets have all been knitted and crocheted with love and care,” Eleanor said.

“Currently we are working on fiddle wristies and fiddle muffs for patients with dementia and Alzheimers and children with physical and mental disabilities.”

In addition to providing a valuable service to the community, Knit and Natter also acts as a support group for the members themselves.

“Many of the ladies have suffered terrible illnesses but when we get together we can share our worries, shake off the last hospital visit, admire the latest wig or laugh at a silly story,” said Eleanor.

“And there’s always a great deal of ‘oohing and aahing’ over the many soft, beautiful items made by other members.”

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Eleanor said the knitters had been fortunate to receive feedback from all of the groups and organisations they have assisted.

“In some instances they have sent photos and letters from the recipients of our knitted items,” she said.

“On more than one occasion these letters have brought us to tears and they certainly inspire us to keep knitting.

Our ladies are all very proud of what we do and who we help, and we feel very lucky to be able to spread a little happiness to others.

“I would like to thank the City of Wanneroo for the grants they have given us to purchase yarn. Without that support we would not be able to help as many people as we do.”

The Knit and Natter group always welcome new members and any donations of yarn.

For more information, contact Eleanor on 0413 686 964 or email eleanorrigby1@hotmail.com Do you know an individual or group doing great work in the community? Tell us about it! Email commjobs@wanneroo.wa.gov.au

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BRAND NEW SKATE PARK KICK-FLIPS INTO WANNEROO

Wanneroo Skate Park has already proved a big hit with young people after it opened at the end of July.

The skate park design is suitable for all types of skates, scooters and BMX and features: • a 7-10 foot deep bowl • plenty of lines • a street section • flat rail and quarter pipe • bank with a good curb on it • lots of open flat concrete space.

The City’s Youth Services team is working with a group of eight young people aged between 12 and 25 to plan an event to showcase the completed park and the skills of local young people later this year.

The young people will be heavily involved in all aspects of planning the event which will include a skate, scooter and BMX competition and other fun activities.

Twelve-year-old Elecia Shaw is part of the planning crew and is very excited to be able to use the new skate park.

“I love skating because you’re going so fast you just forget about all your worries and everything that annoys you and you feel like you’re on top of the world,” she said.

Steve Rock travelled from Mandurah to try the new skate park. Photo: M. Kennealey-Community Newspaper Group.

“The new skate park has a skate bowl and there aren’t very many around so it’s an awesome thing to have in our area.

“It’s really cool and I think it will bring in a bunch of new people and give us a cool place to hang out and skate.”

The Wanneroo Skate Park is located at the Wanneroo Showgrounds.

Elecia Shaw.

BUSINESS BENEFITS FROM COMMUNITY SKILLS BANK Community Skills Bank is a collaborative initiative between the City of Wanneroo and the Wanneroo Business Association and provides opportunities for the community to connect to share skills and learn.

The City’s Volunteering Development Officer Glenda Bignell said the City receives many enquiries from people interested in volunteering.

“We place volunteers into relevant and available roles within the City and refer them to other agencies that have volunteer programs but quite often their skills and experiences don’t match with the particular roles available,” Glenda said.

Community Skills Bank runs every Friday out of Enterprise House and

offers information sessions, events, workshops and discussion groups.

Katie Hartrick is a graphic and web designer who thought volunteering would be a good way to give back to the community and meet new people.

“I did some volunteer design work for local community groups through the City’s volunteer program,” Katie said.

“Glenda introduced the Community Skills Bank to some of her volunteers at a morning tea. While I was there, a member suggested I’d be a good fit for a growing company who needed a freelancer from time to time,” she said.

“I met with As One Digital and have been doing work for them consistently since then, I’m very fortunate for the opportunity.”

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David Mureithi runs a tendering business and attended a Community Skills Bank workshop on businesses using innovation to start up or expand.

“That’s something that is rarely spoken about for small to medium enterprise businesses.

These workshops create space for people with questions and like-mindedness to exchange ideas and learn and that’s a fantastic thing,” David said.

For more information, contact the Wanneroo Business Association on 9206 3888.

FUNDING

CITY FUNDING HELPS SERVE UP CHRISTMAS CHEER

The Wanneroo Christmas Lunch is a free community event that provides a traditional hot lunch, gifts and entertainment to residents in need of company on this special day.

The event is organised by One Church in partnership with the City of Wanneroo and local churches.

One Church Founding Pastor Trischa Botha said the Christmas Lunch kicked off in 2014 and was an initiative of Mayor Tracey Roberts.

“Our community comprises of many immigrants without family support and FIFO families. Mayor Roberts’ goal was to ensure that this event allowed for every person in the City of Wanneroo to have a family friendly place to go on Christmas Day,” Trischa said.

“The first year we had about 180 people and last year we had closer to 250 people as word spread,” she said.

Twice a year, the City’s Community Funding Program invites community organisations to apply for grants to support events, activities and projects - like this important lunch.

Mayor Tracey Roberts with Pastor Trischa Botha.

Families enjoying the festivities at last year’s event.

“The City of Wanneroo has provided a grant each year towards the free event. This year, more than $4,000 was provided to cover the cost of providing a beautiful hot lunch and we couldn’t do this without the City’s support,” Trischa said.

“The other costs are covered by local churches and businesses with more than 40 community volunteers generously giving their time to make this event happen,” she said.

“We hope that the Christmas Lunch will be a place for the community to belong on one of our most significant holidays.”

The City’s community funding round occurs every March and September.

Visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ CommunityFunding for application form and guidelines.

LOCALS GET INVOLVED WITH THEIR IDEAS The City’s wannagetinvolved workshops were a huge success with like-minded residents coming together to take steps towards developing their community projects.

Four community projects were explored which included: Know Your Neighbour/Community BBQ, Beautifying Local Parks, Edible Verges and Evening Art Group for the Community.

Mayor Tracey Roberts has praised the community for their enthusiasm to create their own neighbourhood projects.

“It is fantastic that so many locals are passionate about building better communities and sharing exciting ideas,” she said.

“The workshops inspired people to speak about their projects and flesh them out further with the City on hand to help turn them in to action.”

Yanchep resident Dyan Moore plans to start an all-inclusive not-for-profit

organisation called Yanchep Connect which will offer women a safe, social and active environment to connect with other women during the day time.

“Yanchep Connect will offer low or no cost activities that are interactive, engaging and low-impact from the simplicity of offering tea and coffee, a place to do craft and activities such as Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, Laughter Yoga and Drum Circle,” Dyan said.

“Guest speakers will also be scheduled on a regular basis to deliver health messages and inform about topics women are interested in.

“This is aimed to give women the opportunity to be active and feel a sense of belonging.

“The wannagetinvolved workshop provided reassurance and reinforcement that I am on the right path. It was a valuable network resource particularly, enabling me to connect with other community groups and establish connections within the City of Wanneroo.” ( 13 )

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Dad of three Aaron Pegler would like to bring community members to Frederick Stubbs Park in Quinns Rocks to activate the space.

“The park is such a beautifully positioned place for families to relax after the beach and connect with each other,” Aaron said.

“We value bringing the community together because in today’s society it seems to be more and more uncommon,” he said.

“My partner and I have fallen in love with the Quinns Rocks community and believe with such a beautiful park with stunning views, it needs to be used to its full potential.”

Aaron said the workshop educated and inspired local residents to be more active and suggestive in their community.

“The interaction and information shared was inspiring.

It was well run and great to meet like-minded individuals,” he said.

NATURE

SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN THE CITY OF WANNEROO

Spring is the perfect season to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

As part of the City’s commitment to its beautiful natural environment, the City runs annual spring activities.

The activities provide the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy the incredible natural areas and contribute to its conservation. Activities include a range of guided walks, bushcare days and workshops.

By the end of winter, volunteers planted almost 8,000 new plants as part of the winter planting program, which helps rejuvenate local bushland, foreshores and dunes.

Now is the time to watch the new and established plants thrive.

BUSHCARE EVENTS Get to know your neighbours and help care for your local bushland by taking part in a bushcare event in the City of Wanneroo.

Sunday 9 October / 9am-11am Rufus Park, Madeley Friday 14 October / 9am-12pm Marangaroo Conservation Reserve Marangaroo Saturday 12 November / 9am-11am Da Vinci Park, Tapping Please bring a water bottle and wear sturdy enclosed shoes, hat and sun cream. Morning tea provided.

GUIDED WALKS Explore the coast and bush with an experienced guide who will introduce you to an array of plants and animals living in your local conservation reserve.

Sunday 11 September / 9am-11am Marangaroo Conservation Reserve Wednesday 21 September 9.30am-11am Tranquil Park

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Sunday 2 October / 9am-11am Mindarie Foreshore Guided Coastal Walk Friday 7 October / 9am-11am Yanchep Foreshore Guided Coastal Walk Please bring a water bottle and wear sturdy enclosed shoes, hat and sun cream. Morning tea provided.

BUSHLAND WEEDS WORKSHOP Volunteer Guide to Bushland Weeds Sunday 18 September / 9am-1.30pm In partnership with Perth Natural Resource Management, the workshop will cover identification and management techniques for bushland weeds. Registration is essential.

For more information on all events or to register, please contact 9405 5000.

JOIN THE NATIONAL GARAGE SALE TRAIL

This year the City of Wanneroo is supporting the Garage Sale Trail.

Garage Sale Trail is a national reuse movement with over 13,000 garage sales on one big day.

It’s completely free to participate.

Anyone can hold a garage sale on the national day Saturday 22 October 2016.

Residents are encouraged to take part either individually or join your neighbours and get the whole street involved.

Register to take part now!

Find out more tips and register at garagesaletrail.com.au The first 2,500 sales to register by 25 September will receive a free pack to help spread the word.

REMINDER TO CLEAR YOUR FIREBREAK BEFORE 15 NOVEMBER From 16 November each year, firebreak inspections are carried out on all vacant residential land and all rural and semi-rural properties.

A firebreak is a strip of cleared or ploughed land to allow easy access for emergency vehicles during a fire. Firebreaks must extend around the entire perimeter of the land immediately inside the boundary.

Firebreaks are a legal requirement and property owners are required to clear firebreaks by 15 November each year and maintain them until April.

Failure to comply may result in a $250 fine for property owners.

Property less than 2,000 sqm A firebreak no less than 2 metres wide by 2 metres high is required around the perimeter and the growth on the firebreak cannot exceed 20mm high.

Property greater than 2,000 sqm A firebreak no less than 3 metres wide by 3 metres high is required around the perimeter and the growth on the firebreak cannot exceed 20mm high.

For all enquiries contact 9405 5000.

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Example of approved firebreak around home.

HEALTH

YOUR MOVE PROGRAM A STATE WINNER

The City of Wanneroo is this year’s State winner of Parks and Leisure WA Award for Inclusive and Connected Communities thanks to the State Government’s Your Move program.

Your Move was hosted in the City of Wanneroo in 2015 and was recognised at the PLA 2016 Awards for creating a more active and connected community.

Your Move supported and motivated over 10,500 households to increase their levels of physical activity and how much they walk, ride bikes and use public transport by delivering over 30,000 one-on-one phone conversations and connecting people to existing services, parks and amenities.

Your Move is now a contender for PLA’s National Awards, which will be announced later in 2016.

For more information about Your Move, visit yourmove.org.au

HIGH COMMENDATION FOR CITY’S HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES The City of Wanneroo has recently been awarded the Heart Foundation WA Local Government Highly Commended award for Healthy Communities in the Councils with populations greater than 25,000 category.

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This is in recognition for the City’s work towards improving the health and wellbeing of its community and helping resident’s live healthier lifestyles.

For more information on the awards, visit heartfoundation.org.au

SAFETY

TRAVELSMART CHAMPION

The City of Wanneroo’s Road Safety and TravelSmart Officer Ryan Gibson has received the TravelSmart Local Government Champion award for outstanding success in promoting active transport.

Ryan has also been responsible for implementing the TravelSmart Schools and Workplace program in the City, as well as handling public requests regarding speed zones, parking and infrastructure.

Ryan’s TravelSmart and Active Transport knowledge has provided invaluable advice and expertise for various policy and program development projects.

This has led to the creation and adoption of new policies that will ensure the City of Wanneroo is a supportive and safe environment for people to walk, ride, and use public transport.

Mayor Tracey Roberts with award winner Ryan Gibson.

REMINDER ABOUT DISPOSING OF YOUR HAZARDOUS WASTE Residents are being reminded not to put household hazardous substances into their green or yellow lid bins.

Oil (no more than two litres in a sealed container) and batteries should be placed next to the bin on the regular service day and will be collected separately.

Alternatively, all household hazardous substances can be deposited at Tamala Park free of charge.

Household hazardous waste include: • pesticides and herbicides • pool and garden chemicals • cleaning chemicals • household acids and alkalis • poisons • aerosols • paints • flammable liquids • thinners/solvents • engine coolant • brake and transmission fluid • batteries (incl. car batteries) ( 15 )

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• compact fluorescent lamps and fluorescent tubes • fire extinguishers • smoke detectors • gas bottles • flares.

Result of an oil container being disgarded in the bin.

SUPPORT

NORTHERN SUBURBS STROKE GROUP HELPS COMMUNITY

The Northern Suburbs Stroke Group is the only support system north of the river that help survivors and their carers cope with life after a stroke.

Sally Allen started the group more than fifteen years ago after she lost her husband to a stroke.

“Our support group inspires and challenges members by motivating them to get the most out of life,” Sally said.

“We help them get their independence back, connect them to other survivors for emotional support, link them with services they might not know about and provide respite breaks,” she said.

The City supports the group by providing meeting spaces, contributing funds towards respite activities and providing transport to outings.

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As part of National Stroke Week from 12-18 September, the City is encouraging all residents to: • Organise an awareness activity • Fundraise for the Stroke Foundation • Host a health check

For more information on the Northern Suburbs Stroke Support Group, please contact Sally Allen on 0417 951 511.

Get informed over a cuppa at the City of Wanneroo’s free Seniors’ Forums in September.

Experts in the field will present on issues affecting our ageing population, such as housing, transport and health and wellbeing.

Monday 19 September 2016 10am-11.30am Koondoola Community Centre Wednesday 28 September 2016 Wanneroo Civic Centre 10am-11.30am For more information or to SENIOR register, contact 9405 5600

NOMINATE NOW FOR A 2017 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD

Here’s your chance to nominate dedicated and hardworking people who have made a significant contribution to the community.

There are three categories available recognising individuals and groups.

These categories are: Charles Searson Australia Day Youth Award - individual under 25

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Mayor Tracey Roberts with Sally Allen and Central Ward Councillor Dot Newton JP.

Australia Day Award individual over 25 Australia Day Community Group Award - local group or event Nominations close 18 November 2016, please visit our website wanneroo.wa.gov.au for further details.

HIGHLIGHTING ANTI-POVERTY WEEK 16-22 OCTOBER 2016

Many people may not realise that poverty and severe hardship affects more than one million Australians.

This year, 16-22 October 2016 marks Anti-Poverty Week and as a City we are working to strengthen the public’s understanding of what

causes poverty, and what we can do to address these problems.

A number of charities will be organising activities during Anti-Poverty Week so we encourage you to get involved.

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Wanneroo 9405 5940 Clarkson 9407 1600 Girrawheen 9342 8844 Yanchep/Two Rocks 9561 1110

CITY OF WANNEROO LIBRARIES LIBRARIES FOCUS ON SUPPORTING FAMILIES Terms 3 and 4 will see the expansion of the It’s All About Parenting focus at Clarkson Library.

Seminars, workshops and children’s activities that support parents and carers in this vital role will be featured.

The very successful It’s All About Play in the Library program will be expanded to Clarkson Library from term 3 and commence on Friday 14 October 2016.

AUTHOR TALKS

FREE

Take the Path to Publication with local author, Sara Foster.

Celebrate Adult Learners’ Week and meet bestselling author Sara Foster.

She has written psychological thrillers such as All that is Lost Between Us and Shallow Breath. Don’t miss out on this engaging session full of writing tips, how to get published and hear about Sara’s own journey as an author.

Thursday 8 September 2016 6.30pm-7.30pm Clarkson Library Meet romance author Jennie Jones.

In Jennie’s small-town country communities there is always something going on, or someone interfering.

Mayhem, a lot of caring hearts, love and a little humour are what Jennie searches for when researching and fleshing out her characters, and writing the story.

Join us as Jennie talks about her love of romance, her journey into writing, and what inspires her.

Thursday 29 September 2016 6.30pm-7.30pm Clarkson Library Bookings library.wanneroo.wa.gov.au

BOOST YOUR JOB APPLICATION SKILLS Would you like to increase your confidence and skills when applying for a job?

We are offering a free workshop on job application skills. This workshop runs over two sessions and will cover: • Identifying transferable skills • Creating an effective resume • Selection Criteria: What are they and how to address them?

• Composing a good cover letter Monday 12 September and FREE Tuesday 13 September 2016 9am-1pm at Girrawheen Library Free, bookings are essential

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The sessions which are aimed at under 4 year olds will run each Friday from 9am-11am during term times and provide a unique play environment for parents and carers to enjoy with their children.

No need to book, just come along to join in the fun.

Further information about It’s All About Play in the Library can be made by contacting Clarkson Library 9407 1600.

JOIN IN INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY International Games Day celebrates playing games and having fun at your local library.

There will be games galore for all ages.

Come along and find one of your favourite games or try out a new one.

Saturday 19 November 2016 Starts from 10am at Clarkson Library, Wanneroo Library and FREE Girrawheen Library Free entry, no bookings required

eMagazines available Follow the link to find your favourite FREE magazines online library.wanneroo.wa.gov.au

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All library event bookings can be made online via the Events Calendar at library.wanneroo.wa.gov.au

CITY OF WANNEROO MUSEUM AND HERITAGE ANTIQUE ROADSHOW FASCINATING HISTORY FAMILY HISTORY Explore the fascinating world of YANCHEP/TWO ROCKS MORNINGS antiques and artefacts with HISTORIC

FREE

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Hear the fascinating history of Yanchep/Two Rocks from the time of Aboriginal settlement through to modern times.

Discover how the Whadjuk and Yued people lived, the development of Yanchep National Park into a popular tourist destination, learn about Abraham Leeman, the history of the Atlantis Marine Park - and more through images and stories from the Wanneroo Museum’s Community History Centre.

FREE Wednesday 9 November 2016 Yanchep/Two Rocks Library / 2pm-3pm Free, bookings essential 9561 1110

auctioneer Peter McKenzie during Seniors Week.

Come along for a free valuation of your own piece of art, collectable or piece of jewellery and uncover fascinating facts about a range of objects from the past.

Please note that this is a seniors event.

Monday 7 November / 10am-12noon Clarkson Library, enquiries 9407 1600 Tuesday 8 November / 10am-12noon Girrawheen Library, enquiries 9342 8844

Visit the Museum’s Community History Centre on Monday mornings to learn all about your ancestors.

Experienced genealogical research volunteers will be on hand to assist you.

Mondays from 10am-1pm Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo Enquiries on 9405 5925 or email museum@wanneroo.wa.gov.au

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF MOUQUET FARM

AIF Memorial at Mouquet Farm, France.

Inset - William Cockman (top) and Richard Smales.

BUCKINGHAM HOUSE OPEN DAY FREE

Come and join the party!

We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Buckingham House being open for school excursions with a free event this school holidays.

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on heritage activities such as damper making and have a go at some old fashioned games.

August/September 2016 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Mouquet Farm, where members of the 51st Battalion, largely comprised of Western Australians, saw the Battalion’s first major battle where it suffered casualties equivalent to a third of its strength.

The adjacent Old Wanneroo School house will also be open.

If you have stories or photos you would like to share from a past excursion, contact the Wanneroo Museum.

Sunday 2 October 2016 / 1pm-4pm Buckingham House 10 Neville Drive, Wanneroo (Parking in Neville Park off Scenic Dve) Free entry, enquiries 9405 5920

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Soldiers William Cockman and Richard Smales were from Wanneroo and both lost their lives on the same day during this battle - 3 September 1916.

The Wanneroo Regional Museum invites you to view our showcase dedicated to these two soldiers.

Thursday 1 September to Wednesday 30 November 2016 Great Court at the Wanneroo FREE Library and Cultural Centre Free entry, enquiries 9405 5920

HERITAGE TREASURES Join us on a guided bus tour that will take you to some of Wanneroo’s fascinating heritage sites.

Along the way, visit historic homesteads, the old schoolhouse and see lime kilns, wineries and many more of Wanneroo’s historic landmarks.

Tuesday 25 October 2016 / 9am-1pm Cost $20 and includes refreshments Bookings essential 9405 5920

Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre (WLCC)

3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo, enquiries 9405 5914 ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS A CRASH OF RHINOS EXHIBITION CAPTURES IMAGINATION

The City of Wanneroo, in conjunction with the State Library of Western Australia, will exhibit the work from highly acclaimed children’s author/ illustrator Patricia Mullins.

A Crash of Rhinos was published in 2010 and won the Notable Book (Picture Book of the Year) CBCA Awards in 2011.

There will be a variety of activities to support this exhibition including self-guided tours, art activities and school holiday art

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workshops for children during third term holidays.

FREE Open now until Wednesday 12 October 2016 Open Monday to Saturday from 10am-4pm Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo Free entry, enquiries 9405 5914 Illustration courtesy of Patricia Mullins.

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ARTSPOKENS - ART TALKS TO INSPIRE YOU

AN INSIGHT INTO INTERIOR STYLING WITH KRISTIE CASTAGNA Join interior stylist Kristie from Elements at Home as she shares her flair for design with tips to style your own home.

Learn about her journey into the world of design, the impact colours can have on a space and how you can apply her simple styling tricks to transform your home on any budget.

Thursday 15 September 2016 6pm-7.30pm Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo

ACTING UP WITH SHANTA SURENDRAN Shanta is an actor, screen acting instructor, professional presenter and voice over artist.

She is the Head of Screen Acting at Filmbites Youth Film School and appeared in short films, commercials, TV series and documentaries.

Thursday 20 October 2016 6pm-7.30pm Clarkson Library 27 Ocean Keys Boulevard, Clarkson

A BOLLYWOOD JOURNEY WITH THE DANCE TOUCH Wanneroo Library will come to life with the vibrant energy of Bollywood dancing.

Abinaya, creative director of The Dance Touch, will introduce you to this unique style of dance and demonstrate the art of Bollywood.

Thursday 10 November 2016 6pm-7.30pm Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo

Cost $5 for library members and $10 for non-members. Bookings are essential on wanneroo.spydus.com/events

WITHOUT CONSENT: AUSTRALIA’S PAST ADOPTION PRACTICES Without Consent: Australia’s past adoption practices is a new exhibition bringing to light a previously hidden aspect of Australia’s past.

It is estimated that at least 150,000 adoptions took place from the 1950s to 1970s - a significant number of which were forced. This exhibition has offered those affected the opportunity to share their stories.

Thursday 1 December to FREE Saturday 14 January 2017 Open Monday to Saturday from 10am-4pm, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo Free entry, enquiries 9405 5914

A nurse weighs a baby in Glen Innes, NSW 1948.

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Sunday 23 October 2016

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Whether you’re a budding renovator, green thumb, pooch lover, or kitchen whizz, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Living & Leisure Expo featuring Dogs Breakfast.

Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex

DOG FOOD

YUM

OUTDOORS

FREE ENTRY

FOOD VANS

STALLS

FREE FAMILY DOG ACTIVITIES FRIENDLY FRIENDLY

EASY ACCESS

wanneroo.wa.gov.au/expo

Watch MKR stars Anna and Jordan cook up a storm