Due to the ongoing High Threat Bushfire period and seasonal conditions being unfavourable for bushfires, the DFES Commissioner has extended the Prohibited Burning Period for 7 days.
As per 4.77 of the Local Government Act 1995 please find a copy of the Results Notice for the City of Kwinana, plus detailed ‘calculation steps report’ that outlines the distribution of preferences.
Due to the power outage tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting will be held via teams. Unfortunately, live streaming will not be available, however the video will be posted to the City’s social channels after the meeting.
In accordance with Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Kwinana hereby advertises its intention to dispose of the following property by way of lease; 62-64 Sloan Dr, Leda.
It is hereby notified for public information that with effective dates as stated below, the following persons have been appointed as Poundkeepers and Ranger pursuant to Part XX, Section 449 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1960.
Grab your smart device and join us on the Story Tree Trail during the April School Holidays.
Discover special trees in your parks, and reserves throughout Kwinana. Find out about the story behind the tree. Visit all trees, share your story or photo, solve the word puzzle and be in the running to win a Tree Top Adventure for a family of four at Dwellingup.
Download map and entry form here.
Visit all trees, share your story here, solve the word puzzle and be in the running to win some awesome prizes.
T & C's apply.
Suburb Medina
Species Ficus microcarpa "hillii" (Hills weeping fig)
Story The distinctive tree lined streets of Medina are Heritage Listed, planted some time in the 1950's when the suburb and shopping centre was first established. The feature trees would ensure pedestrians have continuous shade when walking to the shops in summer. An important benefit in light of the changing climate.
Species Eucalyptus gomphocephala
Story This tree is an Aboriginal Scarred Tree as the yowala (bark), has been deliberately removed to create materials and tools such as miya (shelters), yandi (containers) or Marking a living boom (tree) for spiritual or historical significance.
Suburb Kwinana Beach
Species Araucaria heterophylla
Story Norfolk Island Pines as the name suggests are native to Norfolk Island in the Pacific Ocean, and so are well adapted to growing close to the sea, with a high tolerance to salt and wind. They are thought to be planted in many coastal towns as shipping landmarks, with their distinctive shape easy to spot from the ocean.
Suburb Leda
Species Melaleuca raphiophylla
Story This common wetland tree rarely grow more than 10m tall. They often split into two or more branches, with a thick canopy. It is also a very important waterbird nesting area. It is one of the tree species contained around wetlands such as the Spectacles. They flower prolifically in spring/summer and attract many insects.
Suburb Wellard
Species Planatus acerifolia
Story This is a popular local Park, and one of the few places you can experience a European autumn in Kwinana, with lots of autumn leaves falling from the London Plane Trees.
Species Corymbia calophylla
Story Marris are an iconic tree, they prefer fertile soils, and can grow up to 30m in some areas on the Darling Range. They are a very important food source for both the Carnaby's Black Cockatoo and the Forest Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo, who are often heard actively devouring the seeds.
Species Pinus pinaster
Story These pines are a remnant from a time when the region contained larger Pine Plantations, but in this instance it marks a previous homestead from the 1950's along Johnston Road. These pines are particularly favoured as a food source of the Endangered Carnaby Black Cockatoo, as much of their existing native food source has diminished over the years.
Suburb Bertram
Species Melaleuca preissiana
Story This species of Paperbark, is the largest in Perth, growing to 15m in height, and commonly found around lakes or damplands, usually further back than the Freshwater Paperbark that you may have seen at Sloans Reserve.
Suburb Orelia
Species Eucalyptus marginata
Story Jarrah Trees remind us of a bygone era, when the prized timber was harvested and exported with great enthusiasm for building projects around the world. As a result there are few trees of this size remaining on the Swan Coastal Plain. If you take a closer look you can see scarring caused by resident possums. If you venture to the lookout, we can see what it feels like to be above the treeline.
Suburb Wandi
Species Banksia menziesii
Story Take a stroll from the play ground into the reserve. Once you venture beyond the gate you will find many Firewood Banksia's in flower. The vibrant colours of the flowers contrast with the grey-green colour of the leaves. Honeyeating birds are particularly fond of this flower's nectar.