A new issue of What’s Happening has hit letterboxes

The 16-page newsletter highlights an exciting period for the City, as two major projects – Dordaak Kepup library and youth innovation hub and the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre – reach milestones.

This edition’s cover story is a deep dive on the City’s acquisition of a fully intact lifeboat from private ownership. Recovered from the SS Alkimos, the lifeboat washed up in 1964 and was kept on a property in Two Rocks before recently coming into the City’s collection.

Read more about the mysterious mishaps of the SS Alkimos in the magazine. For example, did you know it originally ran aground near Two Rocks before it ended up in its final location in Alkimos?

In this edition, we also honour the City’s first Freeman, Nick Trandos OAM JP, who was also the last Shire President and first Mayor of the City of Wanneroo.

Our tribute to Nick explores his many achievements, including the legacy he leaves as founder of the Olympic Kingsway Sports Club.

And speaking of Kingsway, if you’ve watched any Australia Cup matches in recent weeks, you would have noticed the incredible quality of the pitch. That’s all thanks to our Turf and Irrigation Technical Officer, Cam, who talks you through his techniques for getting the sporting grounds in tip top shape in ‘5 Minutes With…’.

You’re welcome, Perth Glory, Wellington Pheonix and Melbourne Victory!

We’re sure the immaculate surface played a role in Olympic Kingsway’s triumphant underdog win over Melbourne Victory in the Cup last week.

Our vibrant Kid’s Zone is also back in this edition, with a mini-history lesson on honey and beekeeping around Yanchep.

Be sure to keep an eye out for a copy or visit any of the City’s libraries or Civic Centre to pick one up.

You can also see these stories come to life with video content on What’s Happening digital.

For just its second time, the digital edition of the newsletter contains in-depth interviews with City staff, and a catalogue of images and bonus content which didn’t make its way to print.

To see it, visit www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/whatshappening