Bedtime called for Councillors
October 8, 2026 8:05 pm References and resources Last month, Joondalup Council adopted a midnight closing time for the Councillors’ Lounge following meetings. But surprisingly, agreeing on bedtime took the Mayor’s casting vote. Deputy Mayor Raftis proposed the cut-off to avoid security callout costs and in anticipation of State Government changes requiring council meetings to close […]
Joondalup shouldn’t carry water for the State
October 8, 2026 7:57 pm Apparently, Joondalup ratepayers need to dig a little deeper to support the impoverished State Government. The Department of Education wants the City to waive venue-hire fees for its VacSwim and in-term swimming programs. Education Minister Sabine Winton has criticised Joondalup for charging the State to use the City’s facilities, including Craigie […]
Weed management update
October 8, 2026 1:58 pm References and resources September 2026 Council Minutes Some good news about the City’s approach to weed management. For those following the push to reduce chemical weed control, here’s the update on my post from last month. Council made several positive decisions at its 22 September meeting. More non-chemical weed controlCouncil unanimously […]
Three little words
September 25, 2026 7:48 am References and resources Take the survey Metrix Consulting is running a survey on behalf of the City of Joondalup to find out what people think about Joondalup. It asks about the City and your experiences of living, working, or spending time here. One question asks for the first three words […]
Sorrento Beach Enclosure – a cautionary tale.
September 23, 2026 7:12 pm References and resources Channel 9 report from 2020 A beach encloser only makes people safer if it works. The recent tragedy has understandably left people worried and wondering what more can be done to keep us safe in the ocean. It’s no surprise that thoughts turn towards shark barriers. But a […]
Feeding time at the stadium?
September 19, 2026 2:05 pm References and resources Financials and details of the Churches or Christ Sport and Recreation Inc via the ACNC December 2013 Council Minutes December 2013 Council Attachments Email from CCSRA The Churches of Christ Sport and Recreation Association (CCSRA), which operates Warwick Stadium, emailed its mailing list this week. Subject line: […]
Mack avoids the sack
September 20, 2026 10:09 am Mayor Mack avoids the sack In a week when the Northern Suburb Weekly was launched with so much fluff that I coughed up a hairball while reading it – the POST Newspapers continues to do real reporting. #wakeupjoondalup
Cambridge moves on Mack
September 20, 2026 3:25 pm References and resources Cambridge Agendas and Minutes – See 25 August 2026 minutes In the midst of all the talk of billions of litres of bin juice and DWER issuing EPNs, on 25 August 2026, the Town of Cambridge considered a Notice of Motion from the Town’s own Deputy Mayor, […]
CHRMAP update
September 7, 2026 7:39 am References and resources July 2026 report – with full report and recommendations December 2023 report May 2023 report Coastal Hazard Assessment recommendations The City’s draft Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan created the biggest community backlash I saw during my time on Council. Over the 56-day consultation period, the […]
Solving a made-up problem with Training Entitlements
September 21, 2026 7:32 pm References and resources Agenda Item September 2026 calling for a report. Policy Committee item and voting outcome Like the proverbial turd that wouldn’t flush, Cr Pizzey’s Notice of Motion is back again this month. This time, it is disguised as a request for a report from the CEO that will […]