Stirling Scene

A by-election will take place in the Balga Ward on Friday 25 November 2022 to elect a new Councillor.

At the close of nominations, the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) received seven (7) nominations for the Balga Ward, presented below in the order they will be shown on the ballot:

• GETTY, Leonie
• ION, Daniela
• TIN THEI, Ram
• EVANS, Wayne
• NDAYIKEZE, Bellamore
• BLITVICH, Amy
• DUDEK, Michael.

The Balga Ward includes the suburbs of Balga, Mirrabooka, Nollamara and Westminster, and residents in these suburbs will receive their voting packs via Australia Post in early November.

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Recognising Scarborough’s popularity as an entertainment precinct, particularly over the summer period, the City of Stirling will trial a vehicle closure of a short portion of The Esplanade (Scarborough) between the Clock Tower and The Lookout.

The trial closure will take effect on Sundays 4.00pm – 2.00am starting from this Sunday 30 October 2022, and Thursday evenings from 4.00pm – 10.00pm from 3 November 2022, all the way through until December 2022.

Coastal Ward Councillors Tony Krsticevic and Felicity Farrelly met with business owner Ben Randall to discuss how the trial will provide benefits and capitalise on visitation to hospitality venues like The Sandbar on Sundays evenings.

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The City is proud to partner with West Australian Music (WAM) to present the 2022 WAMAwards and announce the City of Stirling People's Choice award finalists:

The City of Stirling People's Choice finalists are:

1. 46 Brigade
2. Angelina Curtis
3. Jayden Tatasciore
4. Ratking
5. Sofia Rippingale

The winners of the four City of Stirling award categories - Best Act, Best Youth Act, Industry Champion and People's Choice - will be presented at the WAMAwards on Tuesday 1 November at the Astor Theatre. Make sure you book your tickets soon!

Tickets cost $45 plus booking fee. To purchase your tickets and see all the award finalists, visit the WAM website below.

Finalists and tickets.

This weekend is your last chance to nominate someone for the 2022 Community Citizen of the Year Awards, which closes on Monday 31 October 2022.

Each year on Australia Day, the Community Citizen of the Year Awards give local governments around the state the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution and celebrate community engagement of people within the community.

Every community has local heroes and you have the opportunity to acknowledge those making outstanding contributions to the advancement and wellbeing of the community.

Nominate a hero.

Sponsored by RAC, Paw-some Day Out is the City’s largest dog-friendly event, with over 45 stallholders showcasing the latest pet products and services. Food and drinks are available for purchase and entry is free.

As a provider of pet insurance, and a key organisation in Western Australia, the City is grateful to have RAC on board as a sponsor.

Paw-some Day Out will be held this Sunday 30 October from 8.30am - 12.30pm at Dianella Regional Open Space.

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The City of Stirling has launched a CCTV rebate initiative, investing $150,000 in a program being dubbed a ‘21st century upgrade to the concept of neighbourhood watch’.

The program will provide eligible residents with a rebate of up to $500 toward the cost of a new installation or improvement to an existing CCTV system that includes a view overlooking the road, footpath, front verge, or any other applicable public area.

The rebate program has launched this week and closes 28 April 2023, however applications can be retrospectively submitted back to 1 October 2022.

Learn more.

The annual Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff held over two big weekends in November, starting 12 - 13 November 2022.

This celebration of secondhand will include a series of free sustainability workshops and see 10,000 garage sales hosted locally and around the nation.

Register your Garage Sale today, and why not encourage your neighbours to join in too!

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We offer free assistance with resume design, job applications and interview preparation.

Our Job Shop volunteers will guide and support you towards better employment prospects. Free appointments are available for City of Stirling residents at the Osborne Community Hub.

Bookings are essential. For more information please contact Stirling Libraries - Osborne on (08) 9205 7900 or osborne.library@stirling.wa.gov.au

With so much happening in the City, find out about upcoming events not to be missed this October and November!

• Inglewood Monday Night Markets | Mondays (weekly) October 2022 - April 2023
• Paw-some Day Out | Dianella Regional Open Space | 30 October 2022
• WAMAwards | Astor Theatre | 1 November 2022
• Scarborough Sunset Markets | Thursdays (weekly) from 3 November 2022
• Mens Life Fest | Scarborough Beach | 5 November 2022
• Colours of Italy | Stirling Civic Gardens | 5 - 6 November 2022
• Osborne Park Show | Robinson Reserve | 18 - 19 November 2022
• Scarbs Beach Party | Scarborough Beach | 20 November

To find out more about these and other exciting events, visit the City's events calendar.

Events calendar.

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 six Nyoongar seasons and Mooro Country native flora and fauna. The above artwork represents Kambarang or 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.

October is also the most likely time of the year that you'll encounter a snake as the reptiles start to awaken from their hibernation, and Koolbardies (Magpies) will also be out protecting their nests and their babies.