The Jacaranda is a sub-tropical tree native to south-central South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its attractive and long-lasting pale indigo flowers which bloom in our summer

Designed to showcase the first stage of the New Junction’s LoCale, at the intersection of Cale Street and The Crescent, the seven events were hosted across Autumn and concluded with the Shopping Trolley Gymkhana on 7 May.

New Junction is made up of functional zones - a Civic zone is centred around the north south path and formalised with gridded tree planting which provide a shaded environment for resting, relaxing and with art works placed through the space.

New Junction has been abuzz with activity in 2021, with the LoCale event space playing host to a series of Friday night events over the last few months.

All four species of Mygalopsis are restricted to south-western Australia where they inhabit the wetter heathlands. Males ‘sing’ at night, head down, on the lower stems of shrubs.

Spoonwing lacewings are large to medium-size insects measuring approximately 16 millimeters in length, with a wingspan up to 55 millimeters. The body is long and thick, with relatively broad, rounded forewings.

Friday 26 March saw another pleasant family evening at LoCale, with the Mixology and Silent Disco attracting families in what was a lovely night under the stars.

Inspiring art classes, exploring Aboriginal culture and mouth-watering cooking classes - it's where childhood memories are made and it's all right here at Locale this school holidays.

You’re invited to create cocktails that reference the beautiful part of the world in which we live and then don headphones and dance under the stars in an open-air silent disco.

Last Friday was an hour of various workshops in ballet, belly dance, breakdance and hip hop followed by a 30-40 mini performance by the professionals and workshop attendees.

New Junction is made up of functional zones - a Civic zone is centred around the north south path and formalised with gridded tree planting which provide a shaded environment for resting, relaxing and with art works placed through the space.

Stage 2 of Weeip Park is now in construction and it includes a children’s play area with a nature theme.

The Wandoo is a tree that occurs from Geraldton to the south coast, and from the west coast inland as far as Narembeen. It typically grows to a height of 25 m and has a smooth white bark, often with patches of white, grey or light brown.

Friday 5 March 2021 saw the first of seven Friday night activations at LoCale – part of the New Junction Activation.

Is known as crape myrtle, crepe myrtle, crêpe myrtle, is native to the Indian Subcontinent and also to Southeast Asia, China, Korea and Japan.

Commonly known as salmon white gum, it is a species of tree or mallee that is endemic to Western Australia.

As you walk around Weeip Park you'll notice highlights of black and yellow in the brick walls and Youth Zone equipment.

The second stage of Weeip Park is taking shape with construction underway on the children's play area and public toilets.

The street takes its name from William Frederic Sayer who was born in London, and attended the University College School before going on to study law.