11 November 2020
Mayor's Message
Welcome to the November edition of Wanneroo Link.
Springtime is all about vibrant colour, and I’m sure many residents have been enjoying all the vivid wildflowers and plants these past few weeks, with spring walks and talks led by some fantastic volunteer-run groups like Friends of Koondoola Bushland, Yanchep Coastcare and Keep Tapping Tidy being held across the City.
Later this month, the popular Garage Sale Trail initiative will run over the weekend of 21 and 22 November.
This year’s event is all about helping you make and save some money. The City of Wanneroo is proud to support this sustainability initiative designed to help local residents put second-hand first.
Whether you want to hold a garage sale at home or simply shop the trail and score a bargain, Australia’s biggest weekend of garage sales is the perfect chance to reduce waste going to landfill and dispose of unwanted items responsibly.
Visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au/cityofwanneroo to find out more.
Mayor Tracey Roberts JP
Dig deep for your community this Christmas
For more than two decades, the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal has been helping people who are going through tough times have a brighter Christmas by providing local families with hampers made up of donated goods. Drop a donation into one of the red appeal bins located at the Wanneroo Civic Centre, libraries, senior citizens centres, schools, and a number of local businesses by Friday 20 November.
Waste-Ed Wednesdays
Learn how to recycle right with the City’s Waste Education Officers. The City is hosting a series of FREE recycling workshops at City libraries where you will learn all you need to know on how to recycle right. All workshops include a 30-minute interactive learning session followed by a 15-minute Q&A. No bookings required. All ages and recycling abilities welcome.
Bulk waste collection
During November, the City of Wanneroo's bulk waste verge collection service will visit Quinns Rocks, Butler and Merriwa. Visit our website to find out when your suburb is scheduled and what can and can’t be collected.
Containers for Change
Did you know we use over 10,000 drink containers across WA every four minutes? Or that 44% of litter thrown out can be recycled? Residents across the City of Wanneroo can now cash-in their containers for 10 cents a pop. The State Government-led Containers for Change scheme kicked off at the start of October, with the City of Wanneroo playing host to nine refund points.
Test our new online directory and leave feedback
The City is looking for members of the community to test its new Community Directory, before it is officially released in the new year. The free online service will enable users to find out what's happening, including upcoming events, services and resources. Head to our website to register for the trial today.
Next council meetings
Ordinary Council Meeting
Tuesday 17 November, 7pm
23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo
Council Briefing Session
Tuesday 8 December, 6pm
23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo
Australia Day Awards
Do you know someone who works hard for the City of Wanneroo community? Honour their contribution by nominating them for an Australia Day Award. Nominations close this Friday 13 November 2020, so head online to submit your application today.
Acknowledgement of Country The City of Wanneroo acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we are working on, the Whadjuk people. We would like to pay respect to the Elders of the Noongar nation,
past, present and future, who have walked and cared for the land and we acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contributions made to the life of this City and this region.
