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BUNURU 2020
City of Perth News
News and events around Perth city
Nyumbi
celebrates culture
in Yagan Square
Find out more on page 9
A day out in West Perth Meet you at the What’s on in the city
WITH STEVE WELLARD TOWN HALL THIS AUTUMN
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WITH STEVE WELLARD
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A day out in
West Perth
For Steve Wellard, the old saying rings The quirky laneway café, which is nestled on
true: there’s no place like home. Mayfair Street, also backs onto another of Steve’s
favourite places and a staple for baked goods since
As chairperson of neighbourhood group West Perth
1979; Joe’s Bakery.
Local, Steve is actively involved and passionate
about his community, making him the perfect local A slice of local history, the family-run business has
guide for a day out in West Perth. been operating for more than 40 years, specialising
in freshly baked pies, pastries, sausage rolls, bread
Growing up in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales
and cakes. It’s the perfect place to call in for a sweet
and relocating to Perth, the regional supply chain
snack or grab a delicious pre-made lunch to go.
manager and ocean swimmer is no stranger to
travel but always enjoys returning to WA.
“Perth has been home for over 20 years now and I
love the great lifestyle on offer here in the West. I’ve
had the opportunity to travel to many countries and
cities but it’s always great to come back to Perth as
my home base,” Steve said.
“I first moved to West Perth in 2010 when my work
moved to St Georges Terrace. My partner and I
chose to buy in West Perth as we were attracted
to the idea of walking everywhere, the wide leafy
streets, great cafes and grand historic homes. We
really like how vibrant West Perth is during the
working day and how close it is to everything.” With a coffee and delectable pastry in-hand, next
on the bucket list is a stroll through one of the area’s
Sharing his pick of local places to check out, Steve idyllic green spaces.
said hidden gem Pony Express O was a ‘go-to’ spot
for morning coffee, unwittingly tucked away in the Although Kings Park topped his list, Steve said there
stables of an historic West Perth manor house. were other beautiful spaces nestled away in corners
of West Perth.
“Totterdell Park is a great place to bring the kids or
your dogs to play and Harold Boas Gardens is worth
visiting for the duck ponds. But my all-time favourite
place is the lawn at the Old Perth Observatory
where you can sit on the lush grass, relax with a
glass of WA’s best and watch the city view as the
sunset reflects off the buildings.”
Recently added to this list of places to recline and
watch the world go by is a brand new parklet
installed at Colin and Mayfair Streets.
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Inspired by ‘Bee Scene’ – a West Perth
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Local and WA Loves Nature initiative – the parklet’s
seating emulates honeycomb, while flowering plants
have been used to support the native bee population.
Steve said it had been creating a buzz around the
town already.
For visitors seeking a bite or beverage to end the
day, our guide’s top evening picks were Perugino for
its fine Italian food and Mayfair Lane for its award-
winning wine list and fun gin making classes.
“Gangemi is also a favourite of mine for its great
selection of fine wines, spirits and free tastings or
“We are very thankful for the City in creating a great Bar Bizu for a casual beer and burger,” Steve said.
piece of street art that blends in perfectly with our With these and so many more pockets of pleasure to
West Perth Bee Scene.” discover, from leafy parks to heritage homes, quaint
Of course, if outdoor spaces aren’t your bread and cafes and boutique bars and restaurants, West Perth
butter, West Perth boasts an eclectic mix of local is perhaps a destination best discovered on foot.
businesses and restaurants too, paving the way for “We are a nice friendly bunch of residents and
bespoke retail and dining discoveries throughout business owners so please take time to stop, say
the afternoon and into the night. hello and try some West Perth specialties,"
Steve recommended gift store Cavania and café Steve said.
The Jaffle Shack as a pair worth visiting along Hay Discover more to see and do in West Perth at
Street, offering the perfect combination of coffee, visitperth.com.au
food and beautiful homewares.
Steve Wellard (centre) pictured with some current and former West Perth Local members on Hay Street.
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Strategic Community Plan points
Perth toward prosperity
The new City of Perth Strategic and economic, environmental and The plan also addresses trends and
Community Plan 2019-2029 residential statistics. challenges the City may face over
outlines aspirations for the City the next decade including climate
of Perth over the next ten years. “Community feedback made clear
change, the economy, the ageing
that Perth should not only be a city
Chair Commissioner Andrew population and technological
with an attractive way of life, but
advances.
Hammond said the plan, which one that has a distinctiveness that
was adopted by Commissioners in people can confidently promote. “It is important that we not only
November last year, sets priorities align our practices with community
with a focus on community, “This document outlines how
expectations, but also address
positioning Perth for prosperity in the City will address future
factors outside our influence,
the future. societal challenges, such as
capitalise on these opportunities
the development of thriving
and mitigate risk,” Commissioner
“The Strategic Community Plan neighbourhoods, a diverse cultural
Hammond said.
presents six focus areas for identity, safety and strategic
the City; People, place, planet, economic growth,” he said. To read the full Strategic
prosperity, performance and Community Plan go to
partnership,” Chair Commissioner To help achieve this the City has
perth.wa.gov.au
Hammond said. set accelerated density aspirations
of 90,000 people by 2050 from a
“This plan is comprehensive, current base of just 29,627.
considers community aspirations
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City seeks visionary
new leader
The City of Perth has started its “Murray’s focus since stepping into “The recruitment process has
search for a visionary new CEO, the role of CEO has been to ensure been comprehensive and
who will lead the City towards good governance, sound strategy, nationwide, to ensure we find the
positive outcomes for the ethical leadership and reconnection best person for the City’s current
community, businesses with the community is returned to and ongoing needs.”
and visitors. the City of Perth,” he said.
The statutory role of a local
The successful applicant will take “He has achieved each of these government CEO is shaped by
on the position vacated by Murray outcomes and provides an the Local Government Act 1995
Jorgensen following his departure extremely solid foundation for his and the new CEO will be given
on 1 August 2020. Mr Jorgensen successor to build from.” clear strategic priorities to ensure
has been in the role of CEO since continuity between Commissioners
November 2018. Commissioner Hammond said the
and a transition to Elected Members
recruitment process is focused on
“Over the past two years the following the council election on
finding a new CEO with excellent
Commissioners, current CEO October 17.
leadership qualities who can
Murray Jorgensen and executive establish a shared vision for the city. The City aims to have an offer in
team have done a lot of the place by the end of the 2019/20
ground work in addressing “We are now looking for a
financial year.
the organisational and cultural visionary leader, who has their feet
problems at the City of Perth,” firmly on the ground, to come in and To read the full Strategic Community
Chair Commissioner Andrew continue to build on this positive Plan go to perth.wa.gov.au
Hammond said. work,” he said.
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‘Meet you at the Town Hall!’
The Perth Town Hall has long traditional owners of the Perth CBD corner of St Georges Terrace and
been a meeting place for the area, the Whadjuk Nyoongars. Barrack Street to mark the official
people of Perth and Western opening of the grandiose Perth
Australia. “Kurraree would have been an
Town Hall.
important meeting place for
Its evocative 150-year history Nyoongar people using the rich The ceremony featured speeches
will be celebrated in an upcoming resources of the Swan river flats by anyone who was anyone in the
exhibition commemorating the where the railway station and colony, followed by an indulgent
opening of the building on cultural centre now stand,” exhibition lunch for 100 people.
1 June 1870. curator Dr Caroline Bird said.
A few days later, 900 people who
The Heart of Perth: celebrating the “They continued to camp and meet hadn’t received an invite held a
Town Hall opens on 31 May and together in what is now the Perth ‘monster tea meeting’, with the Perth
runs for four weeks, exploring the CBD through the early years of Congregational Choral Society
romance, mystique and decadence the settlement. The town hall site and Volunteer Band providing the
of the hall. was actually a favourite camp for entertainment.
prominent Whadjuk Nyoongar Migo
Built in 1870, Australia’s only A meeting place for the people
and his family.”
Gothic-style Perth Town Hall has From the beginning, Dr Caroline Bird
been a meeting place for Western Building the Town Hall said the Perth Town Hall was meant
Australians long before the first Between 1867 and 1870, it is to pay its own way as a meeting
brick was laid. rumoured the hall was built by place for the people of Perth.
The town hall site sits on a ridge of convicts and free men.
“In its 150-year history as an
land called Kurraree, discovered On June 1, 1870, more than one official town hall, it has hosted a
more than 50,000 years ago by the thousand people gathered on the bewildering variety of public and
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4 5
1. Town Hall under construction by convict labour, 1868, taken from St. Georges Terrace 2. Boer War
3. 1929 New Year’s Eve gathering outside the Town Hall 4. 1929 centenary parade and plaque, slaw
5. Grant Rekha Watson wedding at Town Hall.
private gatherings,” she said. brick arcades were removed and Present
replaced with steel columns and Following an award-winning
“The clock would have been an easy
beams. restoration, the Perth Town Hall
landmark for a meeting.”
has returned to its original charm
Every year, generations would
In fact, the first public ball was and remains an important meeting
gather on 31 December to celebrate
planned as soon as the Perth Town place and centre for banquets,
the New Year, rung in by the bells
Hall opened. theatre-style and cocktail events,
of the Town Hall clock.
festivals or exhibitions.
Dancing was a popular pastime for
During World War II, the City of
adults and children alike, and dances Interested Western Australians can
Perth allowed the town hall to
at the town hall no doubt provided book the town hall for any type of
be used as a meeting place for
many opportunities for romance, as event or wedding, with the historic
members of the armed forces
well as a great night out. venue currently lending itself to a
stationed in Perth.
variety of themed events, including
Roller skating was also one of the
“The Citizens’ Reception Council vintage, gothic, medieval, Victorian
more surprising uses of the town
provided meals, and space for and steampunk. Past themes have
hall through the years. A craze for
relaxation and writing letters also included Harry Potter, The
‘rinking’ began in the 1870s. Displays
during the day while there was Great Gatsby, Casino Royale and
of trick skating, speed skating and
dancing at night,” Dr Bird said. Downton Abbey.
dancing entertained all ages.
In the 1950s, women and men If you have any stories or
The twentieth century
dressed to the nines would meet memories of the Perth Town Hall
In 1925, the Perth Town Hall at Maxim Café under the arches of to include in the exhibition, email
undercroft was enclosed and the hall – the only restaurant open pth150@cityofperth.wa.gov.au
converted into shops. The distinctive until midnight in the city.
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City wedding venues Top left: Courtesy of Adam
Levi Browne Photography.
Top right: Courtesy of Aimee
you’ll love Claire Photography.
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there’s a venue to suit every love 2. Perth Town Hall
story in the city of Perth. This beautifully restored 4. Queens Gardens
heritage hall has charm, Nestled in East Perth and
But with so many locations to
history and plenty of character. overlooking Optus Stadium,
choose from, it can be tricky to
Appointed with modern touches this stunning urban oasis is a
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autumn we thought we’d shine the
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spotlight on a few local favourites
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to help you plan the city wedding of
much-loved local venue. Head to Victoria, the gardens feature
your dreams.
perth.wa.gov.au. lily-filled lakes, sprawling green
1. Perth City Farm lawns and shady trees to make
3. St Georges Cathedral
Couples wanting to tie the your special day truly romantic.
Established in 1888, this
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stunning building’s gothic
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revival design boasts
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WHAT’S ON THIS AUTUMN PERTH GOOD FOOD MONTH 9
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NYUMBI AT YAGAN SQUARE
Every Friday | Yagan Square Amphitheatre
5.30pm to 6.15pm | Free | visitperth.com.au
Watch Yagan Square come to life every Friday night with
a celebration of Nyoongar culture. Experience a smoking
ceremony and the language of several performance groups as
Aboriginal dancers perform traditional song and dance.
Good Food Month returns to Perth
this April for the sixth sensational
year, bringing together inspiring
chef collaborations and home-
grown talent to celebrate Perth’s
evolving dining scene. Head to
goodfoodmonth.com to embark on
your culinary journey.
FREE FLICKS FOR KIDS PERTH NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS
Every Saturday until 4 April | Northbridge Piazza Every day from 25 March to 5 April
5.30pm and 6pm sessions | Free | visitperth.com.au Yagan Square | Various times | Free
goodfoodmonth.com
Little ones are in for a treat this autumn with free kids movies
every Saturday at Northbridge Piazza. Pull up a comfy beanbag This year the highly anticipated Night Noodle
and settle in for movie magic the whole family can enjoy. Markets are taking over Yagan Square for twelve
sizzling nights. Food lovers can embark on a vibrant
flavour journey through Asia, tasting new creations
and signature dishes from hawker-style stalls from
around the country served alongside live music,
DJs and lion dancing.
HIGH TEA WITH ADRIANO ZUMBO
18 April | Shadow Wine Bar | 1.30pm
Tickets $160 | goodfoodmonth.com
In what is sure to be the sweetest collaboration this
year, celebrity patissier Adriano Zumbo is bringing
HERITAGE PERTH WEEKEND his renowned dessert masterpieces to Perth for an
exclusive high tea. The team at Shadow Wine Bar
17 to 19 April | Throughout the city | Various times
will satisfy guests with their savoury signatures,
Free | heritageperth.com.au
while Zumbo will whip up decadent plates of
Celebrate Perth’s unique natural, built and social history confection perfection.
through an exciting program of events including heritage
walks, talks, behind the scenes tours, children’s activities,
exhibitions and more.
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Upgrades set to transform Artist's impression of
Wellington Square
Wellington Square
Works have commenced on organisations such as Royal Perth These names will be finalised and
the first major upgrade of Hospital, the WACA, East Perth announced in the coming months.
Wellington Square in more than Community Group, Mercedes
a century. “The City of Perth anticipates the
Ladies College and local sporting
redeveloped park will attract many
groups.
The $18.7 million upgrade is an events and activations, which will
initiative of The City of Perth, “Wellington Square is a significant add further vibrancy to the East
and will be undertaken in five community space in East Perth, Perth area.”
stages over 12 months. Highlights and the City is excited to work with
include a new intergenerational Member for Perth John Carey
the local residents, businesses and
playground, supported by MLA said the project was a key
park users for the transition of the
a $4.37 million grant from milestone in attracting more
site into a contemporary city park,”
Lotterywest, and a place of residents into the city.
he said.
reflection to commemorate the “This is a significant milestone
Stolen Generation. “Both the park and playground
for East Perth: the renewal of
will receive dual names in
City of Perth Chair Commissioner Wellington Square has been
recognition of Wellington Square’s
Andrew Hammond said planning a long time coming for local
significance to many members of
for the upgrade included extensive residents, and under the City
the Aboriginal community, and
consultation with the community, of Perth Commissioners and
out of respect for the traditional
outreach services and local new administration, we are
owners and custodians of the land.
actually seeing this project being
delivered,” he said.11
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Food organics trial
sprouts success
With a set target of 65 per As of February 2020, the trial significantly divert food waste
cent diversion from landfill, has seen more than 23 tonnes from landfill, helping to achieve the
the City of Perth continues of organic waste diverted from City’s diversion target.
to work alongside residents, landfill, preventing over 44,300kg
businesses and visitors to The trial has also enabled food
of greenhouse gas emissions.
ensure the City’s waste services waste to be converted to compost
That’s equivalent to approximately
are used effectively. for use in WA.
10.8 years of electricity
Contributing towards this consumption by an average The City’s Waste and Cleansing
target, and producing excellent Australian household. team looks forward to seeing
results so far, are twelve multi- the results from other buildings
The results show that the
unit dwellings, the first of which participating in the trial
introduction of organics
commenced a food organics trial throughout 2020.
recycling bins to households can
in November 2018.
City of Perth residents wanting
to learn more about the trial or
"As of February 2020, the trial has seen more how to improve their recycling
than 23 tonnes of organic waste diverted from practices are encouraged to get
landfill, preventing over 44,300kg of greenhouse in touch with the team via WAC.
inbox@cityofperth.wa.gov.au
gas emissions."News in brief
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that you can stay up to date with
the latest City of Perth news online? Simply go to
perth.wa.gov.au/news to access the City’s recent
media releases, publications, public notices and
other updates.
Containers for Change NYOONGAR WORD OF THE MONTH
The City of Perth is set to become the first capital Bunuru: Bunuru is one of the six Nyoongar
city local government in Australia to adopt a new seasons or ‘Bonar’, taking place in the hottest part
state-wide container deposit scheme through of the year in February and March. The six-season
provision of permanent container refund points to calendar is an important guide for mapping the
the community. changes in nature year-round. Traditionally,
Bunuru was and still is a great time for living
Containers for Change will launch on 2 June 2020,
and fishing in coastal areas and is a period when
giving Western Australians the chance to make a
white flowering gums can be seen blooming.
positive change in their recycling habits and earn
cash at the same time.
The scheme will see hundreds of refund points,
mostly operated by social enterprises, set up across COUNCIL MEETINGS
the state allowing people to exchange eligible
31 March 2020
containers for 10 cents each.
28 April 2020
The City of Perth is currently undertaking
stakeholder engagement to determine the site of two 26 May 2020
permanent deposit locations within its boundary
in addition to two mobile collection trailers for
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