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Perth Now
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Indigenous heritage celebrated in Alkimos
Celebrating Noongar culture and connection to country, an eye-catching Indigenous mural has recently been unveiled in Alkimos. Created by renowned Whadjuk Noongar artist Jade Dolman, the mural is on the half basketball court at Leatherback Park in the Alkimos Beach estate. The public art piece tells the story of Karli Spring, an Indigenous heritage site on the Alkimos Coastal Foreshore, alongside the lifecycle of the two-spotted line-blue butterfly and has interwoven elements of rain, flowers, reeds and the Yanchep caves. The mural is on the half basketball court at Leatherback Park in the Alkimos. Credit: Supplied The artwork was commissioned by property developers Stockland and DevelopmentWA, who are transforming Alkimos Beach, a growing community 40km north of Perth's CBD. According to Stockland Indigenous engagement manager WA Robert Brittain, the company is dedicated to working closely and authentically with First Nations communities. The mural was designed by renowned Whadjuk Noongar artist Jade Dolman. Credit: Supplied 'This magnificent mural is a powerful visual representation of Stockland's commitment to honouring and celebrating the world's oldest continuous culture,' Mr Brittain said. 'Our Indigenous engagement initiatives demonstrate how thoughtful development can preserve and celebrate Indigenous heritage while creating vibrant, inclusive spaces for all. 'By working directly with local artists and traditional owners, we're creating spaces that authentically reflect the cultural significance of the land our communities are built on.' City of Wanneroo mayor Linda Aitken highlighted the mural's role in fostering youth engagement and cultural connection, linking it to this year's NAIDOC Week theme. 'This year's NAIDOC Week theme 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy' encourages us all to think about how we can support a better future for the next generation,' Ms Aitken said. 'With the addition of this incredible mural, the youth space at Leatherback Park now provides a place for young people to come together, socialise, stay fit and healthy, and connect with their community and culture.' The team that helped bring the mural to life. Credit: Supplied
Perth Now
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Perth council unimpressed with boring new road names
What's in a name? Quite a lot according to the City of Fremantle, which has put off supporting an unimpressive selection of street names for a new subdivision. The council voted unanimously at its July 23 meeting for a two-week deferral on considering 10 potential street names in Development WA's subdivision of the former TAFE college site on Grosvenor Street in Beaconsfield. The proposed road names were Observation Drive and Explore, Insight, Maven, Veritas, Enrich and Athena lanes, with Mentor, Stencil and Verve as back-up options. They were based on a theme of 'knowledge and wisdom' recognising the former college. The Landgate Geographic Names Team has the final say on street names. Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said she was 'not really thrilled' by the proposed names. She asked if the city could put off its recommendation for two weeks and suggest names from its road names register that were already approved. 'We have a bunch of names that have been sitting on a register for a significant period of time. They're not going to go anywhere unless we get new roads to name,' she said. 'And we don't get them that often.' Cr Doug Thompson agreed it would be a good opportunity to use names from the register. 'I would prefer to actually see some some local, let's say Aboriginal, names in there and I would also prefer to see some names that are on a register that have been there a long time, that are of local people that are well worth consideration,' he said. Cr Ben Lawver said the city might have missed the boat as it had supported an education theme for street names in the subdivision in February. Although he voted for the deferral, Cr Geoff Graham did not believe it was worth the effort to come up with alternative names. 'Within 24 hours, those names on the street signs, no one's going to give two hoots what they're called. That's the name of it and that's it,' he said.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
UEM Sunrise unveils residential project One Oval in Western Australia
PETALING JAYA: UEM Sunrise Bhd has revealed the name of its flagship project in Subiaco East, with One Oval marking a key step forward in the transformation of the historic Subiaco Oval precinct. The announcement coincides with the opening of early registrations for those interested in purchasing apartments in what will be the first residential project to proceed under the Western Australia government's Subiaco East Masterplan. This development is a key component of the Subiaco East Masterplan by Development WA, the Western Australia state government's central land and development agency, which aims to rejuvenate 35ha of land surrounding Subiaco Oval. The masterplan envisions creating an inner-city village that respects the area's rich heritage while introducing new residential, commercial and public spaces to meet the needs of a growing population. Established in 1908, Subiaco Oval was a historic sports stadium and was the premier venue of Western Australia's major football and rugby matches, as well as concerts. The stadium was demolished in 2019, with the playing surface preserved as a public park. One Oval will include two distinctive residential buildings with dynamic tiered heights of 36 and 26 storeys on Lot 1, and 11 storeys on Lot 2. In total, the project will deliver 342 residential units, with a mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom options, 400 sqm of retail at ground level and a strong focus on wellness amenity and community connection. Construction is expected to commence next year, with completion of Lot 2 expected in the first quarter of 2029, and Lot 1 expected later that year. UEM Sunrise officer-in-charge and chief financial officer Hafizuddin Sulaiman says the name One Oval reflects both the site's legacy and its future as a new destination for Subiaco. 'We are proud to unveil One Oval as the name for our first project in Western Australia. This location holds deep sporting and cultural significance, and we see this as an opportunity to create something truly special that speaks to both history and the future. 'One Oval offers premium residences that are thoughtfully curated and innovatively designed, fostering inclusivity where residents will be able to enjoy elevated parkside living in one of Australia's most coveted suburbs,' said Hafizuddin. Over 70% of the development comprises of generously-sized two and three bedroom residences, featuring elements of inter-generational living and lifestyle offerings aligning with contemporary living. Beyond housing, One Oval will bring lasting benefits to the community. Plans include delivering infrastructure to support community events at the Heritage Gates park and the open space within the development adjoining the oval, as well as providing art activation and storage facilities at the oval for local football clubs.
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Eco win for Ocean Reef Marina development
The first stage of the Ocean Reef Marina development is still a while from completion but the project is already earning recognition after becoming the first marina development in Australia to receive 'EnviroDevelopment certification' at the highest level attainable. The marina was independently awarded certification by Australia's peak development industry body, the Urban Development Institute of Australia, for sustainable design and construction across six key areas: ecosystems, waste, water, energy, materials and community. Among the green features of the development will be a renewable energy microgrid, expected to reduce annual energy bills by up to 30 per cent for future residents. Your local paper, whenever you want it. The State Government also claims that more than 80 per cent of construction waste is being diverted from landfill, with recycled materials repurposed for use in roads, carparks, drainage and other parts of the project. Once completed, the project, which the State Government has invested $272.3 million in, will feature 12,000sqm of business, retail, and commercial floor space, along with more than 5ha of publicly accessible open space, including parks and playgrounds. A 50m coastal pool, the first of its kind in Perth, will be complemented by a family beach created using more than 7500 tonnes of sand trucked in for the project. An artist's Impression of Perth's first sea pool in the Ocean Reef Marina, expected to open in late 2026. Credit: DevelopmentWA / DevelopmentWA With stage one of the project set to open in 2026, Planning and Lands and Housing and Works Minister John Carey hopes the marina will become a major tourism precinct for WA. 'Ocean Reef Marina will become a world-class tourism precinct, featuring a diverse mix of residential options, lively local enterprises and attractions designed to draw visitors throughout the year, all underpinned by leading environmental sustainability practices,' Mr Carey said. 'This certification demonstrates our commitment to delivering innovative, environmentally responsible projects that enhance the quality of life for Western Australians.' The marina will also feature 1000 new homes, including apartments, single-residential dwellings and mixed-use developments. The project is expected to create 8600 jobs during construction and provide ongoing employment for more than 900 people once completed. The marina will have 1000 new homes once complete. Credit: DevelopmentWA Construction of the marina began with breakwater works in April 2021. Major construction activities, including clearing, earthworks, dredging and land reclamation, started in August 2022. The new Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club, Joondalup City RSL, and Marine Rescue Whitfords facilities are on track to open in late 2025, with the family beach and coastal pool anticipated to open in 2026 when stage one of the development is completed. Civil construction of the marina is not expected to be complete until 2030, with full build-out projected to extend beyond 2036. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide.
Perth Now
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Revamp of once-iconic Subiaco Oval wins architecture prize
The redevelopment of the once-iconic Subiaco Oval has earned architectural honours as one of WA's best landscape designs of the year. Subi East Oval claimed three wins at last Friday's WA Landscape Architecture Awards. Delivered as part of the wider Subi East project from DevelopmentWA, the oval's design was recognised for its reimagining of the historic space across cultural heritage, open space and civic elements. Your local paper, whenever you want it. That translated to an award of excellence in the cultural heritage category in addition to two landscape architecture awards — one for parks and open space and the other for civic landscape. The project involved transforming the one-time home of WA football into a collection of open spaces that still includes an oval, as well as a modern playground, parkour course and a Noongar Six Seasons Bidi trail woven throughout the site. The redevelopment of the iconic Subi East Oval was named as one of WA's best landscape designs of the year in a prestigious architecture award ceremony last week. Credit: Miles Noel It was designed by UDLA and OCULUS. 'This complex, high-profile project meets significant technical and community expectations with clarity and sensitivity,' judges said. 'Leadership in Indigenous engagement is central to its success, shifting from consultation to co-decision-making with traditional owners.' Subi East is regarded as one of the most significant urban infill projects in WA's built environment history, having given a new life to the oval that served as a sporting hub for over a century. It also includes restored heritage gates, repurposed elements from the original stadium, and an open-air museum honouring the oval's legacy as the historic heart of WA football.
