02 December 2025
Coastal Ward Focus
Coastal Ward Councillors Rob Paparde and Tony Krsticevic recently visited the Scarborough Beach Clock Tower to see the iconic landmark’s new feature lighting in action.
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Welcome to the December edition of Stirling Scene
Caption: City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin with Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group members Nyoongar Elder Oriel Green OAM and Nyoongar/Yamatji man Preston Culbong.
There was a lot on the agenda at our final Council meeting of 2025, but a particularly meaningful moment for our City was the endorsement of our fourth Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The endorsement of the new RAP 2026-2028 comes after an extensive community engagement process that started over a year ago. The themes that emerged from that community engagement shaped the direction of the plan, from supporting employment and procurement opportunities to the importance of truth-telling. I want to thank everyone who was involved in the development of this RAP, especially the members of our RAP Working Group, which includes local Aboriginal Elders and emerging leaders. Together, we have laid the groundwork for meaningful social and economic change. Now, it’s time turn the plan into action.
It was a pleasure to join my fellow Councillors and community members in the City’s Administration Centre forecourt on Sunday for a night full of festive spirit at the launch of the 2025 Stirling Christmas Lights. If you didn’t make it, there are plenty of opportunities to see the lights and student artwork projections in all their glory, with nightly light shows throughout December and food trucks in the forecourt on Saturday evenings in the lead-up to Christmas Day. Christmas cheer will be spreading across the City in the coming weeks, from events and workshops at our libraries to the community carols that bring so much joy. On behalf of the City, I wish you and your loved ones a safe and merry Christmas.
The City of Stirling’s 2026 Community Calendar is hot off the press and available for free pick-up at locations across the City. This year’s calendar celebrates our beloved animal companions, with each month featuring one of the pets of Stirling. Even my Jack Russell crossbreed Eddy gets a run on the inside cover. Eddy is a rescue dog who came into our lives just over a year ago when he tugged on our heartstrings at the City’s Animal Care Facility. The calendar also contains useful information such as waste collection dates, Council meeting dates and Councillor information.
Mark Irwin
Mayor
What's on in the City
Kambarang — season of birth
Local Aboriginal-owned graphic design agency, Norlap Creative, partnered with artist Teresa Miller to create six original artworks for the City of Stirling that share the story of the Nyoongar seasons and Mooro Country native flora and fauna. The above artwork represents Kambarang or the second spring.
During the Kambarang season, we see an abundance of colours and flowers exploding all around us. The yellows of many of the Acacias continue to abound, along with some of the Banksias and many other smaller delicate flowering plants including the Kangaroo Paw and Orchids. Also during this time the Balgas will also start to flower, especially if they've been burnt in the past year or closely shaved.
It's also a time that many young families of birds will be singing out for their parents to feed them. Koolbardies (Magpies) will also be out protecting their nests and their babies.
