Photo: Rod Smith
BRUNCH WITH
TOWN | NEWS
SPRING | 2014
THE BIRDS
COUNCIL ELECTIONS
ARE COMING!
It’s on again! The Town of Mosman Park and BirdLife
Western Australia have teamed up again to present the
annual Brunch with the Birds.
You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in
the local government extraordinary election
on Thursday 16 October 2014 if you live in
or are an owner or occupier of a rateable
property in the Town of Mosman Park.
This year’s event will include a bird watching walk at Point Roe
Park and adjoining areas of the picturesque Swan River. Come
along to hear presentations from BirdLife WA volunteers Brice
Wells and Rod Smith on the following interesting topics:
•
Giants That Don’t Reach the Heights (flightless birds) and
•
Fairy-wrens and Other Local Birds (see the picture above
featuring the Splendid Fairy Wren)
The election will be held as a postal
vote, with ballot papers mailed out to all
eligible voters whose names appear on
the State Electoral roll as at 27 August
2014. For more information on 2014 Council
elections, visit the Western Australian
Electoral Commission’s website at
www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local
or send an email to [email protected]
or call the Election Line on 13 63 06 between
8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Attendees will hear about a variety of different bird species as
well as local birds native to Mosman Park. The event is catered
to all bird enthusiasts who enjoy an early morning walk and are
interested in learning a few interesting bird facts!
Date: Saturday 8 November
Time: 7.30am (prompt start) -12noon
Venue: Meet at the car park on Chidley Way, Mosman Park
The walk will be followed by presentations and brunch at the
Town of Mosman Park Administration Centre, on the corner of
Bay View Terrace and Memorial Drive, Mosman Park. Participants
should make their own way to and from both venues. The event is
FREE, however places are limited and registrations are essential
to the Town’s Natural Resource Management Coordinator on
9384 1633 or email [email protected] and be sure
to specify any dietary requirements at the time of registration.
Please note: If the number of candidates
received by the closing date of 9 September
2014 does not exceed the number of
vacancies, no election will be held as those
candidates would have been declared as
elected unopposed.
this issue
P3
Modest Rate
Increase for
Mosman Park
P4
Community
Safety Month
P7
Bulk Waste
Collection
P12
Heritage Trail
www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
Town of Mosman Park
TOWN | NEWS
Councillor’s DIRECTORY
MAYOR
Mr R A Norris
3 Thelma Street,
Mosman Park
Business: 9474 2915
Private: 9383 3079
Fax (Business): 9367 8401
Mobile: 0402 036 353
[email protected]
NORTH | WARD
Deputy Mayor
Mr I S Flack
1 Frances Terrace,
Mosman Park
Private: 9384 2285
Fax: 9384 8585
[email protected]
Mrs Z Johnson
8 Edwyna Street,
Mosman Park
Private: 9
385 6686
Mobile: 0424 833 179
[email protected]
SOUTH | WARD
Mr W R Davies
27 Samson Street,
Mosman Park
Private: 9385 0308
Mobile: 0409 920 176
[email protected]
Mr B Pollock
33 Jameson Street,
Mosman Park
Private: 9
383 3078
Mobile: 0
427 637 973
[email protected]
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THANK YOU AND FAREWELL
TO CR EUSTANCE AND CR AVON-SMITH
The Town of Mosman Park has recently farewelled two muchrespected Councillors – Libby Eustance and Louise Avon-Smith.
Cr Eustance has been a tireless advocate for the residents of this Town,
and an enthusiastic volunteer particularly in all matters relating to the
environment and to arts and culture in Mosman Park. Cr Eustance
was instrumental in the planning and successful hosting of the Eco
Fair at St Luke’s which has grown to become a much anticipated and
very successful annual event that encourages residents to live in a way
that is ecologically sustainable. She has been the main driving force
behind MosArts, having served on the MosArts board for many years,
and advocating strongly for the artistic and cultural life of the Town,
helping to bring to fruition many exciting projects. Her contribution
has been greatly valued, and her presence in Council will be missed.
Cr Avon-Smith came to the Town
of Mosman Park’s Council in
2013 with a wealth of corporate
knowledge and experience and
used those skills to good effect
in Council deliberations on many
important matters. The Town of
Mosman Park thanks her for her
good work and wishes her and her
family the very best for the future.
Mrs E J Eustance
Mrs L Avon-Smith
NEW FACES | AT MOSMAN PARK
The Town of Mosman Park’s executive team has been refreshed
with an influx of both youth and experience with the welcome
addition of two new members.
Thomas Abbott has taken over the mantle of Executive Manager,
Regulatory Services with overall responsibility for all matters relating
to planning, building, parking, ranger services, enforcement and
environmental health. Tom is well versed in all matters Mosman Park,
having worked at the Town for over five years. His wealth of corporate
knowledge is already a great source of assistance for his team members.
It has been a very busy year for Tom who also welcomed a bouncing baby
boy to the family in 2014.
Rounding out the staff complement is Matthew
MacPherson, who assumed the role of Executive
Manager, Technical Services in late August. He has overall
responsibility for maintaining the Town’s many parks and
reserves, natural resource management, waste and recycling
and the Town’s streetscapes as well as all operations at the
Town Depot in Fairbairn Street. Matthew joins Mosman
Park from the nearby municipality of the Town of Claremont,
where he served as Manager – Engineering Services. He
brings with him more than a decade of experience working in
local government and is passionate about good urban design
and efficient systems, and these skills will be of great value
to his colleagues at Mosman Park.
Meet the newest members of the Town of Mosman Park’s management
team: from left - Thomas Abbott, Executive Manager, Regulatory Services
and Matthew MacPherson, Executive Manager Technical Services
BUDGET FOR 2014-2015 | ADOPTED
COUNCIL | NEWS
At a Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday 5 August 2014,
Council endorsed the proposed Budget for 2014-2015. The Budget is
based upon a modest overall rate increase income yield of 4.25%.
The rate increase was originally set at 3.75%, but due
to the Local Government reform agenda of the State
Government, a contingency fund has been established
in the event that expenditure on reform is required. This
has, in effect, increased the rates burden by 0.5% or
about $37,500, but these funds will only be drawn down
upon following authorisation by a Council resolution.
The 2014/15 budget is a sustainable, responsible plan
that continues Council’s strong track record for sound
financial management.
Whilst the overall increase in income from rates was
set at 4.25%, property owners should note that the
amount of rates payable is dependent upon the recent
revaluation of Gross Rental Values that was recently
conducted by Landgate. These revaluations are done
every three years, and valuations within the Town of
Mosman Park have been amended with an effective
date of 1 July 2014. Throughout the Town of Mosman
Park, Gross Rental Valuations (GRVs) increased on
average by 35% for residential properties, 30%
for commercial and 50% for industrial. For vacant
land where an annual rental cannot reasonably be
determined, the GRV is assessed on the basis of 3% of
the total
capital value
of the site.
Council’s
rate in the
dollar has
been set at 5.4458c for 2014/15 which is a reduction
from 6.5807c in 2013/14. This has resulted in an overall
increase in the total rates income yield of 4.25% on the
previous year but individual properties may experience
variances, either up or down, that do not align to this,
due to the revaluation. Should you wish to query your
Gross Rental Valuation, the following link to Landgate
has some additional information which may be useful:
www.landgate.wa.gov.au/corporate.nsf/web/Objections
Your Budget Bulletin and Rates Notice were delivered
in late August and included are details of the various
payment options available. Should you have any
concerns about paying your rates, please contact our
Customer Service team by calling 9384 1633 during
office hours – Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm or
visit the Administration Centre on the corner of Bay
View Terrace and Memorial Drive, Mosman Park.
CELEBRATING 65 YEARS
OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP
2014 is the 65th anniversary of Australian Citizenship, marking 65 years
since the coming into effect of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948.
This act of Parliament created the new status of Australian citizen – prior
to this, most people living in Australia were known as British subjects.
In 2012-13 more than 3,200 citizenship ceremonies took place across the nation
with approximately 123,000 people becoming Australian citizens, including
hundreds here in Mosman Park. Australian citizenship is more than a legal
status. It is our common bond that represents our shared democratic beliefs
and gives us a sense of belonging and pride in our achievements as a nation.
All Australians are encouraged to value their Australian citizenship and the
contributions that citizens make in shaping the nation. The Town of Mosman
Park will be holding a Citizenship Ceremony on Thursday 18 September 2014 to
commemorate this special event. With Mayor Ron Norris presiding, Mr James
Webb from the Wadumbah Aboriginal Dance Group will be performing a solo
Noongar Welcome to Country.
The Town recognises that active citizens
strengthen Australia by working to improve
their local community and we hope to inspire
our new citizens within our community.
Following the September ceremony, the next
swearing-in will take place on Australia Day,
26 January 2015. For further information,
please contact the Executive Assistant to the
Chief Executive Officer on 9384 1633.
WALK OVER
OCTOBER
Residents are invited to
put on their walking shoes
and join our local walking
groups on a social Sunday
morning walk in celebration
of Walk Over October.
Walkers will get to sample
the new Mosman Park
Heritage Trail followed by a
free morning tea.
Those taking part should
assemble at the Town’s
Administration Centre on the
corner of Bay View Terrace
and Memorial Drive at 9am
on Sunday 26 October 2014.
To reserve your place email
[email protected]
or call 9384 1633.
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LOCAL | DIARY
GET YOUR IDEA
OFF THE GROUND
SEPTEMBER 2014
WITH THE TOWN’S
COMMUNITY CHEST FUND
The Community Chest empowers
our community to bring local
ideas to life. If you could do
anything in Mosman Park to make it
‘better’, what would you do?
Funding guidelines and application forms can be found
on the Town’s website at www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
Discuss your idea no matter how big or small with
the Town’s Grants Officer on 9384 1633 or email
[email protected]
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•
A qualified teacher willing to offer after-school
science tutoring;
A handyman who lives on Wellington Street
and;
Malcolm who specialises in fundraising for
not-for-profits.
Do you need any of their skills? Or do you have
something you enjoy doing that you’d like to share
with others? Remember, it’s not barter – and it’s
not volunteering. You help someone for 1 hour
(“earn an hour”) and then you can spend your hour
on anything else offered in the system.
For more information please visit
www.mosmanparkhourexchange.com.au
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Workshop for seniors refer page 9
Community Safety Month
Skate Workshop refer page 10
Council elections refer page 1
Applications due for Community Chest large grants refer page 4
Nominations for Australia Day Awards close refer page 5
Workshop for seniors refer page 9
Walk Over October refer page 3
Halloween Hot Spot refer page 10
NOVEMBER 2014
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9
11 & 13 HOUR | EXCHANGE
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30 Oct
7 16 17 17
22 26
31 The small project category offers grants of up to $1,000
and is open year-round. The large project category offers
grants of up to $3,000 and close 17 October 2014.
The concept of “give an hour,
receive an hour” is proving
very popular and has been
met with great enthusiasm,
attracting the attention of local residents such as:
Skate Workshop refer page 10
Citizenship ceremony refer page 3
STOMP! refer page 10
Green Waste collection begins refer page 7
OCTOBER 2014
Applicants are encouraged to form groups and create
partnerships, devise projects, and if accepted the Town
will match their contribution.
Mosman Park’s newest
community project Hour
Exchange is starting to
become a regular fixture in
the lives of Mosman Park’s
residents and visitors.
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Mixed waste (junk and prunings) collection begins refer page 7
Brunch With the Birds see cover page
Mosman Craft Market refer page 8
Seniors Week events refer page 9
COMMUNITY
SAFETY MONTH
October is Community Safety Month
when the Town of Mosman Park
works with neighbouring Councils
promote safety in our community.
During Community Safety Month, The Grove Library will
be promoting Ewatch, an e-newsletter initiative from
the WA Police. Registrations for Ewatch are available at
www.thegrovelibrary.net and more information can be
found at ewatch.com.au
The Grove Community Centre will also host two important
safety presentations in collaboration with WA Police:
•
Wednesday 8 October – business safety including what
to do in case of an armed robbery
•
Tuesday 14 October- hints and tips on how to keep you
and your family safe
All events are FREE. Please visit
www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au for more information.
COUNCIL | NEWS
AUSTRALIA DAY | AWARDS
It is time to acknowledge and reward the individuals
and local organisations that have made an
outstanding voluntary contribution during 2014 or
contributed to the local community year after year.
Categories include:
• Citizen of the Year (25 years and older)
• Young Citizen of the Year (under 25)
• Community Group or Event of the Year
The Awards will be presented on Australia Day, 26 January
2015 as part of the Australia Day celebrations for the
residents of Mosman Park, Cottesloe and Peppermint
Grove. Nominations close on Friday 17 October 2014.
Nomination forms and guidelines are available at
the Administration Centre, on the Town’s website.
www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au, or by contacting the
Community Development Team on 9384 1633.
Above: The winners of the 2014 Australia Day awards are pictured
here From left to right: Dave Bowman (representing the Mosman
Park Community Men’s Shed – Mosman Park Community
Group of the Year), Mayor Ron Norris, Dhana Richardson
(Mosman Park Citizen of the Year) and Alexandra Beerli
(Mosman Park Young Citizen of the Year).
BANNERS | IN THE TERRACE
Each year, the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) invites Towns, Cities and
Shires around our State to submit colourful depictions of their home places as part of their ‘Banners in the
Terrace’ competition.
All of the entries received are displayed on banners down the centre of
St Georges Terrace in the heart of Perth, where they are seen by the many
thousands of people who live, work and visit Perth during the second week of
August each year.
This year, St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls’ lively banner design (pictured
right) was chosen to represent the Town of Mosman Park. Based on the theme
“Illuminate”, Yr 5-7 students from St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls were given
three concepts to choose from that best represented their local community
including; transparency, trust and transformation. These included ideas such as
taking ownership of their street and parks, supporting elderly neighbours and
the sharing of resources to save money and unnecessary landfill.
Congratulations to the clever and creative young ladies at St Hilda’s for their
hard work and imagination and for capturing the spirit of what it means to live
as we do, in Mosman Park, between river and sea.
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WARDUN BEELIER BIDI
(COAST TO RIVER)
WALKING TRAIL
The Wardun Beelier Bidi has officially been launched!
The launch included a ceremonial handing of the Message stick
to Town Mayor, Ron Norris. The Honourable Premier Colin Barnett
was in attendance, along with Noongar Elder Neville Collard who
conducted the Welcome to Country. The 17.4 kilometre trail is
the second trail to be launched in the Whadjuk network of trails.
Markers to help you along your way have been installed throughout
the Town’s parks and reserves along with three interpretive sings at
Chidley Point Reserve, Minim Cove and at Bay View Park.
For more information, please visit: www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au
Caption: Presentation of the Message stick to Mayor, Ron Norris by
Elder Neville Collard with Premier Collin Barnett.
GRAFFITI WIPES
As part of the Town’s Community
Safety and Crime Prevention Plan,
the Town of Mosman Park is offering
residents free Graffiti Wipes.
Graffiti Wipes are available FREE OF
CHARGE from the Town of Mosman
Park’s Administration Centre, The
Grove Library and the Mosman Park
Community Men’s shed. Graffiti
Wipes are environmentally friendly,
non-flammable, biodegradable, water
soluble, non-toxic and safe to use on
most surfaces. Users are responsible for
the safe use of this product according
to the product information and safety
directions on the packet.
TOWN’S GREEN FUTURE
IN CAPABLE YOUNG HANDS
Thanks to the efforts of our
residents, the broader community
and local school students, over
12,000 native seedlings were
planted in our urban bushland
areas, coast and river foreshore.
Two successful community planting
days were held at Minim Cove Park
and Mosman Beach, with close to 80
participants attending each day.
Students from Iona Presentation
College, Scotch College, Christ Church
Grammar, Beehive Montessori,
St Hilda’s Junior and Senior
Schools and Cottesloe Scouts have
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contributed vastly to this
year’s biodiversity boost.
Many of the students
braved cold, wet and windy
conditions to assist with
mulching activities and planting local
species that will enhance our existing
environment and provide habitat for
wildlife.
As planting season comes to an
end, the weeds are yearning for
some attention in the spotlight! This
year’s seedlings, once established
will reduce the infestation of
weeds. In the meantime, the Town
in partnership with local school
students and the Friends of Mosman
From left to right - Sebastien Monti, Leyna
Davies and Chloe Feil from Cottesloe Scouts
Park Bushlands volunteer group
will be working hard trying to
control the spread of weeds. If you
would like to volunteer with hand
weeding or other environmental
activities around the Town, please
contact the Town’s Natural Resource
Management Coordinator by email
to: [email protected] or
call 9384 1633 between 8.30am and
4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
GREEN
WASTE
GREEN | NEWS
PLEASE DO
Only place tree and shrub
prunings on your verge
Ensure that your prunings are
no longer than 1.5 metres (5 ft)
COLLECTION
Ensure that your prunings
weigh 16kgs (35lbs) or less
Council’s collection of green waste
will start from 7am on Monday 22
September 2014. Residents can
place green waste out on the verge
for collection NO earlier than 10
days prior to the scheduled pick up.
Each street will be serviced once;
therefore any late placement of
waste will not be accepted.
Stack green waste neatly on
the street verge with the cut
ends facing the street
Use ONLY the authorised Town
of Mosman Park Green Waste
Bags that are available for sale
from Council
Authorised Green Waste Bags, for the disposal of leaf and lawn clippings, are
available for sale for $5.50 at the Town’s Administration Centre. For further
details, call 9384 1633 or visit our website: www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
PLEASE DON’T
Bundle or bale green waste,
tie it with string or place it
in boxes or other containers
including garbage bags, plastic
bags, wool bales or bulker bags
Include tree stumps, large
tree roots, large tree trunks or
branches
Include household rubbish
with your green waste
Deposit waste on the road,
footpath, driveway, laneway
or in a mews. Residents in
laneways should place their
waste on the nearest verge for
collection
Put loose green waste in
unauthorised bags
MIXED WASTE (JUNK AND PRUNINGS)
COLLECTION
Council’s collection of mixed waste
(junk and prunings) will begin from
7am on Monday 3 November 2014.
Residents can place their rubbish
out on the verge for collection NO
earlier than 10 days prior to the
scheduled pick up. Each street
will be serviced once; therefore any
late placement of waste will not be
accepted.
For further details, call
9384 1633 or visit our website:
www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
DOs
DON’Ts
Ensure that large appliances
(refrigerators, washing machines
and dryers) have their doors
removed
Please DON’T put out
-- rubble, concrete or building
materials
-- Asbestos or cement products
-- Paint, chemicals or motor oil
-- Batteries or flammable
liquids
-- Herbicides
-- pesticides
-- Mattresses
-- Food waste
-- Tyres Large vehicle parts
Dismantle all large waste items
(larger than 1.5 metres in length)
for easy collection by our trucks
Don’t deposit any waste AFTER
6am on the day of collection as
it will not be picked up
Separate the junk from green
waste
Make two separate piles of
waste, one for JUST green waste
and one for other waste
Ensure that small, loose junk
items are placed in containers
that will be disposed of
STREET SWEEPERS CLEAN UP
AFTER WILD WINTER WEATHER
After a few weeks of wild and windy winter weather, the Town of
Mosman Park’s street sweepers have been hard at work.
The first round of services were conducted in August, with more to come in
the first weeks of October and December, and into 2015. This is one of many
services coordinated by our Technical Services team and Depot crew to keep
Mosman Park beautiful and clean for all to enjoy.
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MOSMAN | CRAFT MARKET
The Mosman Park Community Men’s Shed is organising its next Craft
Market day on 9 November 2014.
Held at Tom Perrot Reserve, in and around the “Shed”, the Market is a good
place to shop for Christmas presents. Organisers are expecting twice as many
stall holders as have previously registered for earlier events. The Market is
a great opportunity for a family outing with kids entertainment (Rosie O is
coming back!), plenty of food on offer and, if you are so inclined, tables &
chairs to settle back in and listen to the live entertainment. Bicycle parking will
be available so you can leave the car behind!
If you happen to be a local craft maker then it is quite likely
that we can still find a place for you at the Market. Go to www.mosmanparkmensshed.com/mosman-craft-markets to download
information and a registration form – but don’t wait too long! The Shed
will also be open for guided tours for those that are interested, and new
members are welcome. Entry by gold coin donation starting at 9.30am.
HARBOUR THEATRE presents
By special permission of ORiGIN Theatrical TM
HARBOUR THEATRE PRESENTS...
APRIL IN PARIS
BY JOHN GODBER
Directed by Tina Barker and Peter Kirkwood
Join Al and Bet in this hilarious romantic adventure which
was Olivier-nominated for Comedy of the Year when it
premiered and features John Godber’s unique brand of
observational comedy. April in Paris will make your belly
laugh and your heart melt. Featuring Alan Morris and
Nicola Bond.
Season dates: December 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 @ 7.30pm. Matinees December 7 and 14 @ 2.00pm.
Bookings: 9433 6260 or [email protected]
Venue: Camelot, 16 Lochee Street, Mosman Park
By JOHN
Directed by
TINA BARKER &
PETER KIRKWOOD
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GODBER
LOCAL | NEWS
FOCUS ON | SENIORS
Over the months of September, October and November
the Town of Mosman Park, Town of Claremont, Town
of Cottesloe and Shire of Peppermint Grove will be
providing a series of
FREE workshops
and presentations
focussed on
educating seniors
aged 55 years and
over.
Creating
an Age-friendly
Community
On the evening
of Tuesday 30
September at
The Grove Library
Community Centre there will be a First Aid presentation
focussing on: resuscitation, loss of consciousness, cardiac
arrest, respiratory crisis, stroke, concussion, fractures, burns,
falls, skin tears and how to recognise the abnormal. This
workshop will also be complemented with a free paella
cooking demonstration and tasting.
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On the evening of Wednesday 22 October, at Alf Adams
Pavilion, there will be a presentation on online scams
and personal safety accompanied by wine and tapas.
Presentations will educate individuals on the importance of
online safety.
During this year’s Seniors Week, at the Shine Community
Centre, participating Councils in collaboration with the
Council Of The Ageing (COTA) will host two events. The first
will be held on Tuesday 11 November at 6.30 pm where a
presentation will be held on the topic of: “Making Informed
Housing Decisions” followed by a light supper. Then on
Thursday 13 November at 10am, important information
will be provided on downsizing and modifying your home
complimented by a morning tea and performance from the
local Primary School.
All workshops are FREE of charge. For further information
please visit www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
WESTCOAST | COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Westcoast Community Centre
is situated at the Grove Precinct, 1
Leake Street, Peppermint Grove.
WCC’s objective is to create a congenial
meeting place for members of the
community to increase their knowledge
and skills through a variety of courses, talks and visits to places
of interest. Courses are presented by both volunteer and paid
teachers. There is a busy and exciting programme of events
and activities for you to participate in – new members are
always welcome! For more information, and to view the current
programme of events, visit www.westcoastcommunity.com.au
or send an email to [email protected]
FOOD SAFETY
AT HOME
By following these basic guidelines you
can help keep you and your family safe
from food poisoning.
Keep clean
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Wash your hands with soap and hot
water after going to the toilet, before
preparing food and between handling
raw and cooked foods
Wash and sanitize all surfaces and
equipment used for food preparation and
sanitary facilities regularly
Protect kitchen areas and food from
pests, insects and other animals
Wash fruits and vegetables, especially if
eaten raw
Separate raw and cooked food
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Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood
from other foods
Use separate equipment and utensils for
handling raw foods
Store food in containers to avoid contact
between raw and cooked foods
Store cooked meat products above raw
meat products in your refrigerator
Temperature control
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Cook food thoroughly (at or above 60°C).
For meat and poultry, make sure juices
are clear, not pink
Reheat cooked food thoroughly
Do not leave cooked food at room
temperature for more than two hours
Refrigerate promptly all cooked and
perishable food at or below 5°C
Do not store food too long, even in the
refrigerator
Bacteria grow easily on high-risk foods
such as dairy products, meat (including
poultry) fish and seafood.
Given time and the right temperature
conditions, bacteria can multiply quickly
to dangerous levels.
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SKATEBOARDING
WORKSHOPS
The Town of Mosman Park is pleased to announce
a new series of free skateboarding workshops to be
run by Skateboarding WA.
HALLOWEEN
With the emphasis on a creative, fun and safe
Halloween, the Town of Mosman Park, the Shire
of Peppermint Grove, the Town of Cottesloe, the
Town of Claremont, the City of Nedlands, the City of
Subiaco and Neighbourhood Watch have teamed up
to offer tips and advice for safe ‘trick or treating’!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who
can already skate but wants to learn some new tricks,
come along and join in for some great skate fun. Boards
and helmets are provided or you can bring your own.
Dates: Saturday 6 September
Tuesday 7 October
Time: 10am to 12noon
Where:Mosman Park Skatepark, Tom Perrott Reserve, McCabe St, Mosman Park
Visit the Town of Mosman Park’s website for all
workshops at www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
Collect your free “Neighbourhood Watch Halloween
Hotspot” street pack including free balloons and safety
tips from the Town’s Administration Centre or at The
Grove Library. On the afternoon of 31 October, get your
neighbours to display their Halloween Hotspot branded
balloons to let neighbourly ghosts and ghouls know
they would welcome a trick or treat visit! Do not forget
to wrap up a fun afternoon with spooky stories and a
family barbeque from 5pm at The Grove Library!
STOMP! IT’S NOT YOUR AVERAGE WALK IN THE PARK
It’s on again! The Mosman Park Youth Advisory Council are proud to announce another STOMP! event this
September.
Just like television’s ‘The Amazing Race’, STOMP! will see teams of local young people aged 10 - 18 years travel by
foot to various locations around Mosman Park where they will participate in exciting ‘Checkpoint Challenges’.
Groups may be comprised of 2 to 6 people and must be registered prior to the event. Checkpoint challenges will
incorporate food, sport, art & craft, problem solving and environmental awareness so versatility and the willingness
to have a go are a must. Groups and individuals welcome, but please note that any group with participants under 12
years must be accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration of the event.
Winners of STOMP! 2013
When: Sunday 21 September 2014, 9am - 1pm with lunch provided
Cost: $10 per person (includes lunch, drinks & event T-shirt)
Info: For registrations and further information contact the Community Development Officer, Danelle Fauntleroy on 9384 1633 or [email protected] by Friday 12 September.
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MOSMAN PARK
YOUTH | SPORT
YOUTH ADVISORY
COUNCIL
By Alexandra Beerli, 2014 Young Citizen of the Year
YAC has been a great experience for me over the past
7 years, both helping me to develop leadership and
confidence skills, but also allowing me to connect with
like-minded people within the community who want
to make a difference and improve our local community
focussing on youth.
Over the years I have been involved in many projects
(Ampfest, Stomp, Community Fairs, Youth Week,
Halloween events, ANZAC breakfasts, Australia Day
breakfasts and Primary School Discos) and had the
pleasure of sitting on multiple award boards, where
I felt my voice and opinions really mattered. Our
meetings, which are held every first Tuesday of the
month, are also so much fun. Being able to learn how
to organise and assist in events management and
planning, with the careful guidance of the Community
Development Officer, we are given so much freedom
and scope to do what we consider the youth of Mosman
Alexandra Beerli pictured here on Australia Day 2014 receiving
her award from Mayor of the Town of Mosman Park, Ron Norris
Park would enjoy. Through the YAC, I was lucky enough
to become exposed to other community based volunteer
groups such as the Rotary Club of Mosman Park,
which have also been a big part of my life now, and are
constantly challenging me to become a better person
and help within the greater community.
YAC opened up many opportunities for me personally,
and I have had so much fun being a part of it. It has been
a vital stepping-stone within my community service
engagement and has led to further opportunities and I
encourage any young person with any free time within
the community to become a part of YAC Mosman Park.
NEW SCIENCE ERA | AT ST HILDA’S
St Hilda’s new $9 million Science building has just
opened and is already making a significant difference
to teachers and students.
nanotechnology, robotics, forensics, marine and maritime
studies and St Hilda’s belief in the wide range of science
based careers this kind of grounding will lead to.
According to Cecilia Kinsella, Head of Science, “Science
has changed over the last 30 years and we needed new
facilities to reflect those changes. The fundamental
difference that science makes to our lives, the emphasis
we must place on it as the gateway to the future and
exploring and discovering beyond the boundaries of
knowledge we understand today are all encapsulated in
the environment in which we learn. ”
“Most of our bright science graduates go into traditional
fields such as medicine and engineering but the new
facility and the courses St Hilda’s can offer, mean there
is a real opportunity to shift the thinking of our girls to
branch out and to embrace the exciting career paths
which exist for young women in industry, an industry
which needs women,” said Cecilia Kinsella.
The new building was much needed to replace aging
facilities scattered around the campus and cope
with the large demand for science courses. It means
students are able to safely participate in more activities
and experiments not just watch demonstrations.
Unlike other WA secondary schools, interest and
success in science is only increasing at St Hilda’s. The
school is bucking the trend and has an unusually high
number of girls studying at least two science subjects
in final years - currently more than one third of this
group does two or more science courses.
The interest in science stems from the wide range
of topics on offer eg neuroscience, psychology,
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Yet once, this was a place of open bushland and large
factories that lined the river and the highway.
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It is hard to imagine this quiet suburb as an isolated
‘country town’ or the home of large-scale industry.
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TRACE OUR TOWN’S HISTORY | ON OUR HERITAGE TRAIL
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The Mosman Park Heritage Trail is a 10.5 kilometre route
that explores some highlights of Mosman Park’s history
and uncovers traces of the past that have been left behind. Take the
time to explore the trail, in whole or in part, and don’t forget to take in
the beautiful scenery of this unique municipality, between river and sea.
To learn more about the Heritage Trail, collect a copy of the brochure
and map from the Town’s Administration Centre or visit the website
www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au/heritage-trail
Have you seen signs
like these around
Mosman Park?
These signs are
the markers for the
Heritage Trail that
provide information
about local historic
landmarks, such
as Memorial Park
(pictured). By scanning
the QR code on each
sign, you can delve
deeper into our Town’s
fascinating past.
This publication and all other Town publications are available
in alternative format on request. Whilst all care has been taken
to provide accurate and current information at the time of
production, the Town is not able to guarantee its accuracy. The
information provided within the Town News is also available on
the Town’s website and will be updated on a regular basis:
www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
www.facebook.com/TownofMosmanPark
Mosman Park Town News is printed on
recycled - and recyclable - chlorine-free
paper, using vegetable-based inks.
Town of Mosman Park Administration Centre
Memorial Park, Bay View Terrace, Mosman Park
T 9384 1633 F 9384 3694
[email protected]
www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au