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2016 heritage conservation and Sustainable buildings awardsNominations are now open for the 2016 heritage Conservation and Sustainable Buildings Awards.

The awards recognise individuals and organisations for contributions to conserving the city’s rich cultural heritage and commitment to a thriving sustainable community. This year, a new category that highlights achievement in sustainable building has been included in the awards. Award categories are:

•Conservationofaheritageplace

•Alterationsandadditionstoa heritage place

Issue No. 196February 2016

What’s inside› Shaun Tan Award for young Artists

› See Subi on Sunday

› 2016 Council and committee meetings

› Bulk rubbish collection dates

•Adaptationofaheritageplace

•Newbuildingsinheritage streetscapes

•Sustainablebuildings

Residents, owners, architects, designers, project managers and interested parties are invited to nominate buildings for an award.

Nominations close Friday 18 March at 5pm.

For more information and to submit your entry visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

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Shaun Tan Award for young artists now openCalling all young creatives! The 2016 Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists is back.

Once again we’re looking for talented Western Australian students aged between five and eighteen years to submit an original drawing, painting or other two-dimensional (2D) creation, no bigger than 1 metre by 1.5 metre in size.

The finalists in each category will take home prizes thanks to the City of Subiaco and our award sponsors. Plus the best works will be framed and exhibited for one month at Subiaco Library in late July.

The Shaun Tan Award encourages imagination, creativity and innovation and provides a great opportunity for youth to develop their skills in visual art. Last year over 1,700 youngsters from across the state entered the award.

In 2016 all entries will be taken online. To enter, visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au and fill in an online entry form to receive your unique entry confirmation. Submit your artwork and entry confirmation in person or by post to Subiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, between Monday 18 April and Monday 9 May.

For more information and entry requirements visit the city’s website or contact the library on 9237 9300 or library@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Entries close on Monday 9 May at 5.30pm.

Coming soon: Look out for the 2016 Tim Winton Award for Young Writers which will be launching in March.

Take a ninety minute guided walk around the City of Subiaco with historically themed commentary.

This month, learn about the lesser-known Irish connections associated with the city’s street names, Market Square, the monastery and New Subiaco, and more.

› When: Sunday 13 March, from 1.30pm to 3pm

› Where: Start and finish at the fountain, Subiaco Square Road, Subiaco

For more information, contact Subiaco Museum on 9237 9227 or visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

From Perth to antarcticaDid you know only ten per cent of high level science positions are occupied by women?

Join UWA Associate Professor and neuroscience researcher Lindy Fitzgerald to hear about her upcoming Antarctic expedition and her own experience as a female scientist. Seventy-eight international female scientists are heading to Antarctica for a world-class leadership program to restore the gender imbalance in science. As part of the homeward Bound expedition, the hand

selected female scientists will work together to discuss polar science and climate change.

› When: Monday 29 February, from 6pm

› Where: Subiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

This event is part of Subiaco Library’s popular Monday night event series and includes a light supper. To book your free ticket visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/events

See Subi on Sunday – Irish influence

Sisters of St John of God, 1895

What’s on for seniors

Seniors about n about bus trip We’re starting the year off with a coach tour through the Swan Valley with some mystery stops along the way. Morning tea and lunch are included.

› When: Thursday 25 February

› Where: Pick up from Subiaco Community Centre, 203 Bagot Road, Subiaco, at 9.15am and Shenton Park Community Centre, 240 Onslow Road, Shenton Park, at 9.30am

› cost: $40

› rSVP and payment: Thursday 18 February

Community lunch – Green with envy

Join us for live entertainment and a three course meal. This month’s colour theme is green. There will be lucky door prizes for those who dress up to the theme.

› When: Thursday 16 March, at 11.45am

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

› cost: $13

› rSVP and payment: Thursday 9 March

Film club – Oddball Follow the journey of an eccentric chicken farmer, who with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a penguin sanctuary from fox attacks in an attempt to reunite his family and save their seaside town.

› When: Wednesday 24 March, at 11.45am

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

› cost: $13 (lunch included)

› rSVP and payment: Wednesday 17 March

RSVP and payment is required seven days prior to all events. If numbers exceed the maximum, names will be drawn out of a hat and all persons notified. To RSVP for the above event, and to pay, contact the city on 9237 9320 or email adminscc@subiaco.wa.gov.au

It’s never too late to get activeThe city offers a range of sociable, age-friendly fitness and recreational programs at community facilities around the City of Subiaco. These specialised classes are included in a Lords Recreation Centre membership. For non-Lords members the cost is $5 per session, to be paid at the door.

Designed for all fitness levels at any age, classes include Chair yoga, Zumba Gold, Gold Pilates and Gold Fitness (formerly Exercise for the young at heart). See the events calendar in this edition of Talk about Subi for days and times.

There is no need to book. Just ensure you wear comfortable clothing and supportive shoes for Zumba Gold and Gold Fitness, and be sure to bring a water bottle. Shoes are optional for Gold Pilates and please provide your own mat for Chair yoga.

For more information, contact 9237 9320 or adminscc@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Repositioning the Subiaco Town Centre as a unique and exciting destination is a high priority for both the community and the city, and in 2016 the city is proud to launch the refreshed town centre branding See Subiaco.

With a focus on promoting Subiaco as a great place to live, work and visit the new brand has been developed from direct engagement with the workers, visitors and residents treading the pavement in the town centre. The new branding is the city’s first step in working with the community to form a fresh and authentic identity for the town centre, celebrating the character and promoting the vibrancy and future direction of Subiaco.

See all that Subiaco has to offer by connecting with See Subiaco on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #SeeSubiaco or by visiting www.seesubiaco.com.au

See Subiaco anew in 2016

The city’s green waste collection service is free to City of Subiaco residents. This service can be requested twenty four hours a day seven days a week by calling 9387 0999 and following the simple instructions via an answering service or by completing a simple online form at www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

In the interest of safety and ease of collection, the city asks for your cooperation when placing green waste on your verge. When doing so, please ensure:

• loose green waste is stored in the city’s approved green waste collection bags only. These are available from the city’s Administration Centre for a cost of $4.40 each

• tree branches and prunings are no more than 1.5 metres in length with the cut end of the branch towards the kerb

• tree trunks or stumps are cut into pieces no larger than 300mm in diameter and are no heavier than 15kg

• green waste piles are no larger than 3 metres long by 2 metres wide by 2 metres high.

The city will not remove:

• green waste generated by tree lopping/pruning contractors

• green waste contaminated with sand, soil or other waste

• green waste in bags other than the city’s approved green waste collection bags

• quantities excessively larger than permitted.

For further information, please contact the city’s operations and environment services department on 9387 0921.

Protect yourself against mosquitos Mosquitoes are a serious nuisance during the warmer months. This season take measures to protect yourself and your family by preventing mosquito bites and reducing opportunities for mosquito breeding.

Reduce mosquito breeding around your home by:

• disposingofallcontainerswhich may hold water

• emptypotplantdriptraysand animal drinking or bathing water

• keepswimmingpoolswell chlorinated and free from accumulated dead leaves

• stockornamentalpondswithmosquitoeatingfishandkeepvegetation away from edges

• ensurewaterfeaturesarecontinuallyrunning,preventingstagnant water

• ensurewindows,doorwaysandbalconiesareappropriatelyscreened

• fitmosquitoproofcoverstoventpipesandrainwatertanks

• ensureallgutteringdoesnotholdwaterandremainsfreefromany blockages

• wheresafe,useresidualchemicalspraysandelectronicvaporizers.

Avoid being bitten by:

• wearingloosefittingclothing,suchaslongsleevedshirtsandlong pants

• useeffectivepersonalandenvironmentalrepellent,suchasthosewhich contain diethyl toluamide (DEET) or picaridin

• reapplyrepellentwhenanybitingisnoticedandimportantlycheck the manufacturer’s instructions.

council and committee meetings February to June 2016All meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the city’s Administration Centre, 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, commencing at 5.30pm.

Green waste collection

Development Services Committee

Corporate, Community and technical Services Committee

ordinary Council

February 2016 16 February 23 February

March 2016 1 March 15 March 22 March

April 2016 5 April 12 April 19 April

May 2016 10 May 17 May 24 May

June 2016 14 June 21 June 28 June

February/MarchWhat’s happening in Subi

■ CHILDREN ■ YoutH ■ ALL AGES ■ ADuLtS ■ SENIoRS

■ Subi Farmers Market For a great start to your weekend, come down to the Subi Farmers Markets to shop the stalls of fresh produce and gourmet food. Bring the kids, meet with friends and pick up some breakfast or brunch while listening to the live entertainment on offer.

See you there next Saturday!

Saturdays, 8am to 12pm Subiaco Primary School, 271 Bagot Road, Subiaco

■ See Subi on Sunday – Irish influence Take a ninety minute guided walk and learn about the role the Irish community played in the development of Subiaco.

Sunday 13 March, 1.30pm Start and finish at the fountain, Subiaco Square Road, Subiaco

Cost: Free

For more information, contact Subiaco Museum on 9237 9227

blackmarket: pop-up gallery

Experience the aftermath at blackmarket: pop up gallery – an interactive exhibition showcasing artefacts, debris and video footage from the sold-out performance season.

Saturday 5 March to Friday 18 March, 10am to 4pm 1 Seddon Street, Units 1A and 1B, Subiaco (behind Dome Café)

Cost: Free

blackmarket is presented by the pvi collective and Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts as part of the 2016 Perth International Arts Festival program.

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■ Storytime Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30am Subiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Cost: Free

No RSVP required. For more information, contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300

■ Baby rhyme time Mondays and Wednesday, 10amSubiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Cost: Free

For more information, contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300

Chair yogaImproves, flexibility, mobility, strength, balance, coordination and general wellbeing.Mondays, 10.30amShenton Park Community Centre, 240 Onslow Road, Shenton Park

Zumba® GoldA modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity, focusing on balance, range of motion and coordination. Tuesdays, 10.30amShenton Park Community Centre, 240 Onslow Road, Shenton Park

Gold Fitness A balance of muscle conditioning exercises and stretching designed to improve coordination, stamina, balance and mobility.Wednesdays, 10amShenton Park Community Centre, 240 Onslow Road, Shenton Park

Gold Pilates A fun class that improves mobility, builds strength and develops balance through a variety of Pilates based exercises. Thursdays, 10amThe Palms Community Centre, corner of Rokeby and Nicholson roads, Subiaco

All classes are included in a Lords Recreation Centre membership. For non-Lords members the cost is $5 per session, to be paid at the door. For more information, contact 9237 9320 or adminscc@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Unleashed Come down to Subiaco Skate Park for a day of skating, a free sausage sizzle, snow cones, live street art and a DJ.

Saturday 27 February, 11amSubiaco Skate Park, corner Rokeby and Nicholson roads, Subiaco

Cost: Free

For more information contact 6229 6635 or recreation@subiaco.wa.gov.au

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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.

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competition – The Umbilical Brothers – SpeedmouseThe city, together with The Regal Theatre, is giving you the chance to win a double pass to The Umbilical Brothers – Speedmouse.

Australian comic duo The Umbilical Brothers are back with their most beloved show. Combining mime with ordinary dialogue and vocal sound effects, these two will have you in tears of laughter as they take to the stage as part of this year’s Perth Comedy Festival.

› When: Saturday 30 april, 7pm › Where: The Regal Theatre, 474 hay Street, Subiaco

Visit www.regaltheatre.com.au for further details.

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Please complete the coupon below and send to Talk about Subi, City of Subiaco, PO Box 270, Subiaco WA 6904 or drop it into the entry box at the Administration Centre, 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco. One entry per household. Entries close at 5pm on Friday 11 March. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au or contact the city on 9237 9222 for details.

Council meetingSubiaco Council Chambers 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco The next council meeting is on Tuesday 23 February, 5.30pm

The 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

heather henderson › Mayor t 9237 9299 H 9387 5343 hhenderson@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Scott arbuckle › central Ward M 9381 4157 F 6380 2939 sarbuckle@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Judith Gedero › central Ward t 9382 2145 M 0438 938 884 jgedero@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Malcolm Mummery › central Wardt 9388 3245 M 0437 379 095 mmummery@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Paul clements › east Ward t 9381 9781 pclements@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Julie Matheson › east Ward t 9381 3429 jmatheson@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Murray rowe › east Ward M 0409 493 512 F 9382 2371 mrowe@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Mark burns › North Ward M 0400 004 433 markburns@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Peter Mcallister › North Ward t 9381 2173 M 0419 464 842 pmcallister@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Stephanie Stroud › North Ward t 9388 0918 M 0405 750 398 sstroud@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Lee hemsley › South Ward M 0435 992 081 lhemsley@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Lynley hewett › South Ward t/F 9386 7859 M 0419 838 006

hugh richardson › South Ward t 9381 9396 M 0438 933 381 hrichardson@subiaco.wa.gov.au

bulk rubbish collectionThe city’s next bulk rubbish collection is from Monday 29 February to Friday 4 March. Rubbish should be placed on the street verge adjacent to your property between Saturday 27 February and Sunday 28 February.

What can I put in my bulk rubbish?

What can’t I put in my bulk rubbish?

old furniture and timber ✔ bricks and builder’s rubble ✘stoves and gas bottles ✔ sand or cement ✘refrigerators (please remove doors for safety) ✔ foodstuffs/household rubbish ✘steel and metal items ✔ motor vehicles or motor

vehicle parts ✘electrical and electronic appliances ✔ tyres ✘mattresses ✔ paint, oil or flammable liquids ✘general junk ✔ asbestos or other hazardous

material ✘Residential prunings are not collected with bulk rubbish, however, you can call 9387 0999 to organise collection of household green waste.

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.

Make sure you look for all future bulk rubbish collection dates in Talk about Subi. For information please visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au or contact the city on 9387 0900.