A reminder of the ways to stay connected at The Precinct - pick whatever works best for you:

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If you have experienced damage or theft onsite and need CCTV footage, the first step is to lodge a police report and ask them to seek access to the footage to identify the other vehicle or person. This is especially important if you plan to lodge an insurance claim.

Only the Building or Strata Manager can access and share CCTV footage, and it is only retained for a short period, so it is vital you email them as soon as possible to ask for the footage to be preserved. It helps to include the police report number and event details.

We have made the whole process easier with a step by step guide on the Precinct Hub, including how to lodge a police report and an email template you can use to notify the Strata Manager. Check out all the templates here: theprecinct.co/helpful-resources

Sometimes things get a little pear-shaped, even here at The Precinct, so we created the Precinct Hub as your go-to resource. You will find how-to guides and information to make life here easier, from requesting to bring a personal trainer into the gym, to consent for works, or appealing a parking infringement. If there is something you need that we have not covered, drop us a friendly line at [email protected]. We are here to help!

Our building has a range of common spaces that can be booked, but many people use their mobile phone to visit the portal, which shows a reduced ‘mobile view’ by default that hides many options!

LookUpStrata is a free and easy to understand resource covering strata living since 2013. The site is particularly useful as there is WA-specific content, a broad Q&A section where other lot owners have submitted questions on everything from levies and pets to common property disputes and committee queries – with responses sourced from strata professionals.

Their publication The Strata Magazine is released bi-monthly, along with webinars and a weekly newsletter if you want to stay across things related to strata buildings like ours without doing too much legwork. You can find the latest copy of their WA edition of The Strata Magazine at lookupstrata.com.au/wa-strata-emagazine/

Meet & Eat is a new community concept from the Precinct Community Group, bringing residents together to enjoy good food and relaxed conversation, with the chance to get to know your neighbours.

Each month we will reserve a table at a nearby restaurant and share the details here. If you would like to come along, simply click the booking button to reserve your seat so we can confirm numbers. If your plans change, it’s no problem – just pop us an email at [email protected] and let us know you can’t make it.

Our inaugural Meet & Eat is already booked at Third Wave Barbecue on 8 August at 6pm. There is no set menu, just order a la carte on the night. As Third Wave does not split bills, you simply pay for your meal and drinks by online bank transfer to the Meet & Eat host's PayID at the end of the night.

Ready to join us? Click the booking button to save your seat. We would love to have you at the table!

The Precinct Hub is the go-to reference point for life at The Precinct – and it's now even easier to access with our new app. Add it to your phone's home screen and it's there whenever you need it, no hunting for a link or trying to remember the address.

Everything is there: contacts, guides, upcoming events, community channels, and the usual helpful bits that are easy to forget when you actually need them. Think of it as a handy reference that sits alongside the building's existing channels – not a replacement for anything, just a convenient extra resource in your back pocket.

To install, visit theprecinct.co on your phone and follow the prompt on the page.

Good news for the gym regulars – there is a new three-tier rack in the gym, giving the dumbbells and kettlebells a proper home. Building management flagged it as a worthwhile addition and had it installed within the approved budget. It keeps everything tidy, easy to find and safe to grab between sets. One small favour to keep it that way: please re-rack your weights after each set so the next person is not left hunting.

What if one small change this month could boost your health and bring real, practical support to people facing cancer? That is exactly what going alcohol-free in July can do.

Choosing to skip the drinks for 31 days helps raise vital funds that go directly toward services people rely on during one of the toughest times of their lives. Your efforts support not only cancer patients, but also the families and carers who walk every step of the journey with them.

Your fundraising helps provide:

Funds raised are shared among more than 40 cancer support organisations, with Bowel Cancer Australia, Cancer Council, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia among the major beneficiaries.

Going alcohol-free for a month is the ultimate win-win. You will feel clearer, healthier and more energised, and you will feel good knowing you are helping others feel supported, seen and cared for. Ready to make July count? Sign up now: dryjuly.com/users/sign_up

Don't feel like going dry? You can still donate and make a difference: dryjuly.com/donate

If you are after somewhere a little special for a night out, Souq is a contemporary Levantine restaurant and lounge in Perth where Mediterranean charm meets a modern, urban edge. The menu reimagines Middle Eastern classics like hummus and shawarma alongside inventive small plates, handcrafted cocktails and a thoughtful wine list.

It is built around shared dining and warm hospitality, with a relaxed lounge if you would rather settle in for the evening. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday, 12-3pm and 5-9:30pm, with the lounge open through to late on weekends.

Book online at souqperth.com.au or email [email protected].

Get ready for a flavour packed feast because Olive & Oil is bringing back its legendary Durban Bunny Chow Night on Saturday, 11 July, from 5.45pm. And yes, it always sells out! This iconic South African street‑food classic comes with a twist that keeps fans coming back. There’s no rabbit involved, just tender lamb, rich curry, and bold, warming spices tucked into a hollowed out loaf of soft white bread, served in true traditional style. Not keen on curry? Olive & Oil has you covered. Choose their Chicken Biryani with dahl, delcicious tender chicken, fragrant spices and all the comfort you want without the heat.

If you’ve been waiting for the return of this crowd favourite, this is your moment. You even have a choice of dessert! Seats disappear fast so book your spot now and make sure you don’t miss out: olive-oil-cafebistro.square.site.

A quick roundup from Silvana (Building Manager) and the Building Support Team on what is underway around the building.

Repairs are now complete and the Steam Room is operating again. Silvana will continue to monitor its performance over the coming week.

Due to inclement weather the scheduled pool repairs have been delayed 1-2 weeks.

Quotes from companies that specialise in indoor plant care are currently being reviewed.

A plumbing audit is being carried out following the annual plumbing maintenance review. Silvana advises this is standard practice and is not linked to any current noises or issues. Residents will be updated by broadcast email if anything comes to light.

Recent investigations found the power to the hot water pump had tripped. This has now been reset. Level 3 residents, please let Silvana know if you have any further issues.

Incidences of tapping, banging, knocking and heavy footsteps across several floors have been reported upon in the Precinct Community Chat group recently. As our Building Manager isn’t in the group chat, please email Silvana directly with any noise issues so each case can be properly investigated.

Our thanks to Silvana and the Building Support Team for their ongoing work. We will share any further updates in the next edition.

One of our residents Ryan is the GM for West Coast Hifi – They sell and install a diverse range of audio and video solutions. Some of the things they do are stereo setups with turntables, CD players, speakers etc. West Coast Hifi also install TVs, sound bars, fit-out boardrooms, multi-room audio, as well as design and install custom home theatres, networking and home automation solutions.

Ryan has kindly updated the offer for Precinct residents looking for a great audio/video solution, who can receive trade pricing at West Coast Hifi – To find out more please send him an email at [email protected].

Perth's premium destination for lashes, brows and cosmetic tattooing is right here on our doorstep, on the ground floor of the Precinct. Founder Paola Yit is an award-winning lash technician and instructor with a passion for quality service and products. As well as a refined salon experience, Posh Deluxe offers lash technician training courses and is a trusted lash supplier delivering Australia-wide.

The salon is an elegant space with personalised service and expert care, with each visit tailored to enhance your natural features. Services include:

Whether you are preparing for your wedding, refreshing your everyday look, or investing in long-lasting enhancements, Paola and her team are on hand to help you look and feel your best. Book now to enhance your natural beauty with a range of premium packages and services.

Read the full profile on the Precinct Hub: theprecinct.co/community/posh-deluxe

Fancy trying something a bit different? Olfactora is Perth's first natural perfume studio, run by an independent French artisan perfumer in West Leederville. In their signature three-hour workshop you step into the perfumer's shoes, explore a palette of more than 60 premium raw materials, and blend your own bespoke Eau de Parfum to take home.

Seats are kept deliberately limited so it stays personal and unhurried, making it a lovely treat, a gift, or a group outing with neighbours. Find out more at olfactora.com.au

Worth knowing how the alarms here actually work. The smoke detector inside your apartment is a local one – it warns you, but it doesn't call the fire brigade or set off the building's alarm on its own.

If you've smoked out the kitchen and open your front door to clear the air, that smoke drifts into the hallway, where it can reach the building's detectors and trip the monitored alarm – the one that does summon the fire brigade and can tip the whole building into an evacuation.

So if it's just cooking smoke: keep the front door shut, and open your balcony doors and any nearby windows instead. It clears far quicker that way, and the only thing you'll set off is the alarm you can wave a tea towel at yourself.

If it's an actual fire rather than dinner, that's a different story – get out, close the door behind you, and follow the evacuation steps. We’ve added some helpful information to the Safety Guide on the Precinct Hub: theprecinct.co/guides/safety

We're into the cold months, which is the season for two small jobs worth doing.

First, give your smoke alarm a test press, and if it's more than ten years old, it's due for replacement regardless of how healthy it sounds. Second, heaters: keep them clear of curtains, bedding and washing, and switch them off when you leave the apartment.

And the perennial apartment favourite – condensation. Sealed-up winter apartments love to grow mould on cold windows and in corners. A cracked window, a running exhaust fan when you shower, and the occasional wipe-down of sills keeps it at bay. Your bathroom ceiling will thank you.

There are processes in-place to allow ambulance and fire personnel to get into the common areas of The Precinct, including up to your floor. However, there is no centralised way to provide them access into your specific apartment, other than in the event of an emergency they will break down your door.

Some residents have created a unique single-use or ongoing-use PIN to their door, and requested it be stored on a list kept in the fire cupboard. To have your details added, please contact [email protected].

If you would like help setting up a unique single-use or ongoing-use PIN for emergency purposes, you can reach out to the Concierge, or just reply to this newsletter/send us an email to [email protected]!

If you’re able to be a support to residents on your floor when there’s a situation like a fire alarm or you get locked out, we recommend reaching out to the neighbours on your floor and offer them your contact details.

If you’d like to have your details listed as the warden for your floor on the community website, just reply to this newsletter or send us an email to [email protected]!

Trolleys are provided for residents to use and are for shopping, parcels and clean household items, not for tradespeople.

Please do not use them for pets, dirty items, paint or anything that could mark or damage them. If something spills, please wipe the trolley clean before returning it.

After unloading, please return the trolley downstairs promptly so other residents can use it, especially during busy periods such as weekends.

If you’re moving into the building, or have a tenant moving in, the most important first step is to book the move-in through the portal. This is what triggers the building induction, which covers how things work here and helps avoid the common "wish someone had told me that earlier" moments.

A bit of useful context:

Ensuring the move-in is booked helps new residents receive the relevant building information and guidelines from the start. It’s also the right process to follow when moving in/out large furniture and need a lift held for a period of time.

You can find the latest contact details for the Council of Owners, Strata Manager, Building Manager, Concierge, and Precinct Community Group on the precinct Hub website at theprecinct.co.

You may have noticed a friendly new face at the Precinct Concierge desk this week. Jaz Grant has stepped in as relief Concierge while Nick supports another part of Cygnet West before taking some well-earned annual leave.

Jaz will be onsite Monday to Friday, 8am to midday, and is looking forward to helping residents with their building support needs until Nick returns on 6 August. Please join us in welcoming Jaz with a friendly hello when you are passing through the foyer.

If you haven't yet met Fred Thompson, this is your invitation. Friendly, curious and always ready for a chat, Fred was born in Belfast during World War II, spent nearly 60 years in South Africa, and moved to Perth four years ago to be closer to his sons. He has called the Precinct home for the past 18 months, and his secret is simple: "It's not what you know, or who you know, it's how many people you know." You'll often find him on Level 3, where he's been quietly reorganising the library. His memoir, Not Bad for a Boy from Belfast, is on the shelves.

Read his full story here: theprecinct.co/newsletter/bios/fred-thompson.

The Precinct Community Group is an active group of owners and tenants who want to support their community at The Precinct by acting as a contact point, helping and providing advice to new residents getting settled in, sharing information, and helping with specific tasks.

The PCG is open to anyone who wants to be involved, owners and tenants alike! If you’re interested in being a participative member of the Precinct Community Group (PCG), just click the button below. When showing your interest in participating, please indicate the involvement level that best matches how you want to participate. Just a heads up – to keep things moving, we can’t always wait for input from members who aren’t actively participating, and there will be some topics that apply to owners only.

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