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Talk about SubiIssue No. 168 • July 2013

What’s inside› City adopts a place driven approach

› NBN roll-out

› Express yourself through photography

› City’s achievements recognised

241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco • (08) 9237 9222 • [email protected] • www.subiaco.wa.gov.au • www.facebook.com/cityofsubiaco

Visions for Subiaco’s town centre An Activity Centre Structure Plan is being prepared to guide the future planning and development of the city’s town centre and surrounding areas. The plan forms part of a broader town planning scheme review process, and follows on from the draft Local Planning Strategy that is currently open for public comment.

To assist the development of the Activity Centre Structure Plan the city is undertaking a visioning process to establish a common vision for Subiaco’s town centre and surrounding areas. As part of the process, three draft visions for the future development of this area have been developed

Three vision scenarios

The three visions show different urban design frameworks. Each vision builds on the existing structural elements of the town centre and considers urban form, activity and movement.

The designs reflect feedback received during the city’s Think2030 community visioning process, a town centre place making workshop, and the contents of the draft Local Planning Strategy. Heritage, character, and future high frequency public transport routes have

also been important factors in forming the three visions.

Have your say

The community is encouraged to get involved and provide feedback on the three vision scenarios, to ensure the plan reflects a shared vision, values and aspirations.

A community drop-in session is being held on Saturday 10 August between 10am and 2pm at the Subiaco Community Centre, 203 Bagot Road, Subiaco. City staff will be available during this time to answer any questions you may have on the visions and plan.

Submissions must be received by 5pm on Friday 16 August. For more information, or to have your say, visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/haveyoursay or contact the city on 9237 9296.

The city ’s 2013–14 budget, which was adopted at June’s council meeting, has been developed to progress the city’s Corporate Business Plan and the community aspirations identified in the

Improvements the focus of 2013–14 budgetStrategic Community Plan. Increased funds have been allocated to a drainage improvement program, underground power and road improvements.

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Improvements the focus of 2013–14 budgetCouncil approved a rate increase of 6.235 per cent, with a minimum rate of $707. Waste service charges will increase to maintain the current level of service and provide for Western Metropolitan Regional Council charges.

The city provides a discount of 2 per cent for ratepayers who pay their account in full within thirty-five days. As an alternative to paying the full amount, the option of paying in four instalments is available.

Highlights of this year’s budget:

• $4.5 million towards the citys underground power program

• $5.5 million towards road works, including major and local road improvements, street scaping and lighting improvements.

• $2.4 million towards park renewal and upgrades

• $1.4 million towards the drainage improvement program

• $414 300 towards playground equipment improvements

• $641 800 towards the city’s car park improvements program.

Detailed budget documents are available at the city’s Administration Centre, Subiaco Library and on the city’s website www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

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NBN rolls out to SubiacoSuper-fast broadband is on its way to Subiaco, with works on the National Broadband Network (NBN) expected to start in the area from July.

The city is working with NBN Co and their contractors to accommodate the new technology, and connections will take approximately twelve to eighteen months to be completed.

For more information, or to find out when you will be connected, visit NBN Co’s website nbnco.com.au/rollout/rollout-map or contact NBN Co on 1800 881 816.

Place driven approach for Subiaco’s town centreCouncil adopted a place driven approach to planning within the town centre and the local and neighbourhood centres within Subiaco at its June meeting. The new approach to planning, design and management of public spaces involves collaboration with the people who use a particular space to discover their needs and aspirations. This information will be used to create a common vision for that space.

To assist the city in fulfilling this approach, a place making, public realm and streetscape plan will be developed for the Subiaco town centre, which will be informed by the outcomes of recent town centre planning activities. The plan will identify short term implementation projects that will guide future programs.

Beautiful gardens flourish in SubiacoIs your verge a landscape of native or water wise plants, or does your garden provide habitat for native animals or produce food for your family? The city’s annual Sustainable Verge and Garden Award competition is now open to all Subiaco residents, schools and businesses.

The awards recognise verges and gardens that contribute to the aesthetics of streetscapes, help strengthen green corridors and present features that contribute to sustainable living practices.

Winners will share from a total prize pool of $2000 worth of gift vouchers to a local gardening or hardware store of choice.

To nominate your verge or garden, or that of someone else, fill out a nomination form between Thursday 1 August and Friday 13 September. Forms are available from the city’s Administration Centre, 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, or online at www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

2012 winner, Helen Gryzb, in her garden

Come along to a lunchtime talk with Dr Leonie Liveris, historian and chair of the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, to learn about the history and future of Karrakatta Cemetery.

› When: Friday 16 August at 12.30pm

› Where: Subiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Bookings are essential as places are limited. To book, contact the city on 9237 9300 or email [email protected]

What’s on for seniors

Seniors out ‘n’ about bus tripHop aboard the next seniors out ‘n’ about bus trip to enjoy lunch at Carvers Restaurant and experience the atmosphere of the recently renovated Crown Casino.

› When: Wednesday 31 July from 10am to 3.15pm

› Where: Crown Casino (pick-up from Subiaco Community Centre and Shenton Park Community Centre)

› Cost: $10 per person

› RsVP: Friday 26 July

Community lunchCelebrate all things adventure by taking a trip around the world at the city’s upcoming community lunch. Attendees will enjoy an internationally flavoured three-course meal and entertainment by the enigmatic Adam Penn.

› When: Wednesday 14 August at 11.45am

› Where: Subiaco Community Centre, 203 Bagot Road, Subiaco

› Cost: $13

› RsVP: Wednesday 7 August

Living and lifestyle forum – Wills The city’s free August living and lifestyle forum will explore wills, what happens if you don’t have one, who needs to have a will, how to make one and who can provide assistance.

› When: tuesday 6 August from 10am to 11.45am

› Where: Shenton Park Community Centre, 240 Onslow Road, Shenton Park

› RsVP: Friday 1 August

High teaThe city’s popular high tea events offer a choice of mouth-watering cakes and gourmet sandwiches, making it an event not to be missed.

› When: Friday 23 August from 2.30pm to 4pm

› Where: Shenton Park Community Centre, 240 Onslow Road, Shenton Park

› Cost: $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents

› RsVP: Friday 16 August (priority will be given to Subiaco residents)

Payment is required seven days prior to all events. To RSVP for any of the above events, or to pay, contact the city on 9237 9320 or email [email protected]

Lunchtime talk on Karrakatta Cemetery

Karrakatta administration building in the early 1900s

City’s achievements recognisedThe city recently won the Small Provider and Communications and Marketing categories at the Aged and Community Services WA Excellence in Care Awards.

The awards recognised the outstanding contribution the city makes to the quality of life of older people, people with disabilities and their carers.

The city was also selected as a finalist in the Local Government Excellence in Overall Environmental Management award category in the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards 2013.

The nomination recognised the city for creating an organisational and community culture of sustainable practice.

Do you want to teach your child about online safety? Protective Behaviours WA will present an interactive workshop that explores online risks and strategies to help keep your children safe.

› When: tuesday 13 August from 6.30pm to 8.30pm

› Where: Palms Community Centre, corner Nicholson and Rokeby roads, Subiaco

Places are limited. To book, contact the city on 9237 9325 or email [email protected] by Thursday 8 August.

Hatched celebrates twenty years of the tim Winton award

Express yourself through photography

The city’s Photographic Awards provide photographers from the Perth Metropolitan area with an opportunity to share their unique perspectives of Subiaco and the world.

Cash prizes will be awarded from a total pool of $2500, which includes $1000 for the overall winner. Finalists’ work will be on exhibition at Subiaco Library from Friday 8 to Sunday 24 November.

Entries for the 2013 awards open on Monday 12 August and close at 5pm on Monday 9 September.

For more information, or to obtain an entry form, visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au, or contact the city on 9237 9216 or email [email protected]

Van Gogh, Dali and BeyondJoin Dr Stefano Carboni, Director of the Art Gallery of WA, for a special insight into Van Gogh, Dali and Beyond. The visually stunning exhibition presents 134 masterworks by ninety-six of the world’s greatest artists, and is the third instalment of an exclusive partnership with the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

› When: Monday 19 August at 6pm

› Where: Subiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Bookings are essential as places are limited. To book, contact the city on 9237 9300 or email [email protected]

Vincent van gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890) The Olive Trees Saint Rémy, June –July 1889. Oil on canvas,

28 5/8” x 36” (72.6 x 91.4 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Mrs. John Hay Whitney Bequest.

The city, in association with Fremantle Press, is proud to announce the release of Hatched, which celebrates twenty years of the Tim Winton Award for Young Writers.

The anthology brings together the stories of the overall winners of the Tim Winton Award for Young Writers from 1993 to 2012.

The book will be available for purchase from Thursday 1 August, with an official launch being held at the 2013 Tim Winton Award for Young Writers’ presentation ceremony.

For more information on Hatched, visit www.fremantlepress.com.au

Cyber safety workshop for parents

AugustWhat’s happening in Subi

■ CHILDREN ■ ALL AGES ■ ADULTS ■ SENIORS

■ sunday@subi – Jane Germain, Ian Simpson and The Yahoossunday 4 August, 2pm

Subiaco Arts Centre, 180 Hamersley Road, Subiaco

9237 9304 or www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

■ Living and lifestyle forum – Willstuesday 6 August, 10am to 11.45am

Shenton Park Community Centre, 240 Onslow Road, Shenton Park

RSVP by Friday 1 August

9237 9320 or [email protected]

■ ■ Carer’s afternoon teaAll carers in the City of Subiaco are welcome to attend

tuesday 6 August, 2.30pm to 4pm

Dome, 26 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

RSVP by Friday 1 August


■ Cyber safety workshop for parents tuesday 13 August, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Palms Community Centre, corner Nicholson and Rokeby roads, Subiaco


sunday@subi – The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Western Australiasunday 11 August, 2pm



A U G U S T 11

■ Special storytimetuesday 13 August, 10.30am

Subiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco


■ Community lunchWednesday 14 August, 11.45am

Subiaco Community Centre, 203 Bagot Road, Subiaco

Cost: $13 RSVP by Wednesday 7 August


■ ■ Lunchtime talk – Karrakatta CemeteryFriday 16 August, 12.30pm



■ ■ Van Gogh, Dali and BeyondMonday 19 August, 6pm



■ Subi active seniors chair yoga Mondays, 10.30am to 11.30am


Cost: $5


sunday@subi – The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia Brass Bandsunday 18 August, 2pm



A U G U S T 18

sunday@subi – Perth Harmony Chorussunday 28 July, 2pm



J U LY 28■ Zumba Goldtuesdays, 10.30am to 11.30am


Cost: $5


■ Upcoming events at Subiaco Ovalsaturday 27 July, 5.40pm AFL Fremantle v Adelaide Crows

saturday 3 August, 2.40pm AFL West Coast Eagles v Gold Coast Suns*

sunday 11 August, 2.40pm AFL Fremantle v Greater Western Sydney

saturday 17 August, 5.40pm AFL West Coast Eagles v Geelong

Public transport to Subiaco Oval A frequent train service will operate on all lines before and after games at Subiaco Oval. Post-match buses are available. Last buses leave twenty minutes after the completion of the match. For more information visit the Transperth website at www.transperth.wa.gov.au or call the Transperth Infoline on 13 62 13. Free public transport is included in your ticket.

* The Fremantle train line will not be running on this date due to the Perth City Link Rail Alliance works. Rail replacement bus services will be in place.

Note: dates displayed are correct as at the time of publication and should be used as a guide only. Please contact the relevant outlet for final confirmation of event dates and times.

Council meetingsSubiaco Council Chambers 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008 The next council meeting is on tuesday 27 August at 5.30pmThe agenda for each council meeting is available on the city’s website at 5pm on the Friday prior to the meeting. The minutes are available at 5pm on the Thursday after the meeting. There is a formal process for members of the public wishing to ask a question or make a statement at a meeting. Please refer to the website or contact the city for further information.

Contact informationAdministration Centre: 9237 9222graffiti Hotline: 1800 441 818

Talk about Subi is produced and published by the City of Subiaco. Every care is taken in the production of the newsletter, however the city accepts no liability for the accuracy of any of the information contained in this newsletter. Talk about Subi is printed using vegetable based inks on 100 per cent recycled paper, to comply with internationally recognised standards for Environmental Management (Certified ISO 14001).

This publication is available in alternative formats on request.

Competition – Hello Kitty Flanagan The city, together with the Regal Theatre, is giving you the chance to win two tickets to see Hello Kitty Flanagan on Thursday 12 September at 8pm.

Kitty returns with her highly anticipated new show, with more funny stories, physical comedy and funny songs. She answers all the difficult questions, including what’s wrong with teenagers,

why are babies so angry, what snack foods should be avoided when dating and is it okay to take hot beverages into the dunny can.

› When: thursday 12 september at 8pm› Where: Regal Theatre, 474 Hay Street, Subiaco

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Move to residential recycling binsThe city will be replacing the current single residential recycling bags with 120 litre recycling bins, free of charge.

The red-lidded bin should be used for all paper and cardboard, while the yellow-lidded bin is for all containers and plastic bags.

To request a set of recycling bins, visit the ‘Recycling and waste’ page on the city’s website www.subiaco.wa.gov.au and complete the online request form. For more information, contact the city on 9237 9222.

The city’s next bulk rubbish collection is from Monday 2 to Friday 6 September. Rubbish should be placed on your street verge between Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September.

The city will remove old furniture, timber, stoves, gas bottles, refrigerators (please remove doors for safety), steel and metal items, electrical and electronic appliances, and general junk. The city will not remove bricks, builder’s rubble, sand or cement, foodstuffs and household rubbish, motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, tyres, paint, oil, flammable liquids, asbestos products or other hazardous materials. Prunings are not collected with bulk rubbish; however, you can organise a collection by completing the online request form or by phoning 9387 0999.

Rubbish should be kept clear of your sprinkler system and the footpath, and it is requested that all metal, steel (including gas cylinders), white goods and electrical goods are separated from your general rubbish so they can be recycled. Items should be no longer than 1.5 metres.

For more information, or to obtain a copy of the city’s Recycling and waste guide 2013–14, visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au or contact the city on 9237 9222.

Upcoming bulk rubbish collection

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