Infill Housing Proposals

We attended the public consultation session about the Infill Housing proposals at the Library last Thursday and met a number of Connolly residents there. We raised our concerns about the inclusion of Carnaby Reserve and the land to the south with the Consultants who were conducting proceedings, and were advised that the inclusion of those areas is an error! The extent of the proposed housing infill area should/does not…

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New Threat of Inappropriate Development

It seems that once again Connolly or at least a part of it, is under threat of inappropriate development. Policies being promulgated could result in the loss of one of our scarce public open spaces (Carnaby Reserve) to high density residential development, and in turn prejudice children attending Connolly Primary School by introducing additional traffic flows along Fairway Circle. In addition, the Code proposed would be R80 +, which…

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Daniel Kingston elected as new Mayor

Congratulations to our newly elected Mayor, Daniel Kingston. The community has spoken! A fitting reward for his support for our Connolly SOS – Save Our Suburb campaign earlier this year. You can attend the official swearing-in of our new Council on Wednesday 22 October 2025, 7pm at the Joondalup Civic Centre. Excerpt from the “Daniel Kingston for Mayor of Joondalup” Facebook Page: “I’m deeply grateful to everyone who took…

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Daniel Kingston for Mayor – Time to Vote (+Video)

Voting papers are now dropping into Connolly post boxes and completed papers must be returned by October 18th either by post or handed in at City Of Joondalup offices at 90 Boas Avenue. We are urging you to cast your vote for Daniel by placing 1 against his name with no other preferences. We would also like you to encourage as many of your friends, neighbours, acquaintances and in…

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Joondalup Resort announces change of ownership

Set out below is the text of a communication from Joondalup Resort to golf club members   Dear Members, I am pleased to inform all members, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders that Dato Low Tuck Kwong, together with his family, has acquired full ownership of Joondalup Resort and Joondalup Country Club and its related entities, effective 9 June 2025. As part of this transition, I am delighted to introduce the…

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We’re still waiting for “official” outcome from Council Meeting

By now you will have learned from various other sources that last Tuesday the Council voted not to approve the Local Development Plan. Those of you who were at the meeting or streaming it online may well have been confused about the outcome as, following the debate, a number of amendments were introduced and were edited ‘on the fly’ before the vote was taken. We were hoping to advise…

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Council Meeting well attended by Connolly residents (+Video)

Together we have been on a challenging journey over the past few months, and as you probably already know, the Councillors voted (by simple majority) to Oppose the Local Development Plan (LDP) at the Joondalup Resort. Watch the video here: This outcome has been achieved through our collective voice and efforts, and each and every one of you played an important and significant part, from submissions, to our media…

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Sunshine, community & cockatoos unite against Connolly High-Rise! (+Video)

Yesterday’s community gathering in opposition to the proposed Connolly development LDP was a powerful show of local spirit! Over 40 passionate residents came together – joined by 7News and Channel 10 – to send a clear message: NO HIGH-RISE IN CONNOLLY! Watch the video here: Despite forecasts of heavy rain, the sun broke through at 10am and so did our voices – joined by cockatoos echoing our call: “NO…

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Backlash over high-rise plan in Perth’s northern suburbs

The story of the proposed development in Connolly is featured in PerthNow today! Along with that deceptive rendering which even the Mayor agrees is inaccurate – showing 14 storeys nestled behind trees – it will be 2-3 times the height of the trees! The article starts, “The City of Joondalup is under mounting pressure to reject a controversial development proposal as Connolly residents rally to raise concerns over high-rise…

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