| | | | | | Cockburn comes alive! Our 2023-24 events season, billed Cockburn Live, will be bigger and better than ever before! The Cockburn Live events guide will be delivered to your letterbox this month, and it's your handy guide to discovering what's happening and when. The year our season includes the pawesome Fur Run at MacFaull Park in Spearwood on Sunday 15 October and the popular Teddy Bears Picnic — this year featuring the Bluey Live Interactive Experience — at Manning Park in Hamilton Hill on Wednesday 18 October. Now is also your final chance to grab tickets to the last weekend of our comedy festival Side Splitter, on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October. | | Cockburn Live line-up |
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| | | Your vote counts Local government elections will be held on 21 October 2023 to fill four councillor vacancies (four-year term). You should have received your voting pack in the mail by now but if not, you can collect one from the City's Administration Office if you are registered on the electoral roll.
We strongly encourage you to vote. Local government is the closest level of government to the community and your elected council make decisions that directly affect your lifestyle and wellbeing. View the WAEC Local Government Election Notice here and view further information on the local government election via the button below. | | Find out more |
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| | | Conference explores trade and investment opportunities Register for FREE today to attend Cockburn Global, Wednesday 11 October, 8am-2.30pm and gain access to valuable contacts in Indonesia, Viet Nam and Singapore. Build relationships in key sectors, including: The Blue Economy Shipbuilding Health and medical Education and vocational training Sustainability Digital innovation Financial services. Act fast! Limited spaces remain for registration! Wednesday 11 October, 2023 8am-2.30pm Jakovich Centre, 4 McGrath Road, Henderson To reserve your FREE place today use the code: VIPCOCKBURNGLOBAL at checkout. | | Register now |
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| | | Are you ready for fire season? As the mercury starts to climb, it's time to think about fire prevention. Protecting your property and your loved ones is a top priority, whether you reside in the suburbs, near a park or reserve, or in a rural area. Here’s how you can help safeguard your home and family: For properties smaller than 4,047m2 All property owners should prepare an emergency plan: https://www.redcross.org.au/prepare Cut long grass or weeds to a maximum height of 50mm Remove dead vegetation. For properties larger than 4,047m2 Firebreaks should be in place from 1 November to 15 April Prune overhanging branches to provide a 4m high vertical clearance above the firebreak Remove dead vegetation within a 3m radius around houses, sheds, and other structures. When can you burn? If you own a rural property, permits are required for burning on your rural property in October, November, April, and May. Burning is NOT allowed from December through to March. | | Sign up for fire news |
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| | | The Great Aussie Bird Count Cockburn is home to many species of beautiful birds, including some rare and endangered species. Help to protect our feathered friends by participating in Birdlife Western Australia’s Aussie Bird Count from 16-22 October. Each year people across the country head out to their front yards, backyards, courtyards, parks and play areas to count how many birds they see to provide a snapshot of Australia’s more common bird species. It’s a fun, simple and safe activity observing nature, which is proven to provide benefits to mental health and wellbeing. Collecting this data at the same time each year allows us to look at the trends in our bird communities over time. Think of birds as a barometer for nature, as their health and wellbeing is one of nature’s best indicators. |
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| | | | | New dog and cat registrations due The deadline to renew or register your dog or cat for the first time is 31 October 2023. While a legal requirement, registering your dog or cat also helps us reunite you with them if they go missing, and tailor services and facilities to suit your pet's needs. | | Renew or register |
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| | | | | Cockburn kids add to tree canopy Members of the City's Children's Reference Group planted two trees at the administration building recently. The native and non-native species of Jacaranda mimosifolia and Red Flowered Ironbark will boost the tree canopy's resilience to disease. | | More information |
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| | | | | Turtle nesting season has started! If you visit Bibra Lake, Manning Park and other reserves you might spot them searching for a place to lay their eggs. Nesting season lasts until early December and our turtles are especially vulnerable during this time. There are a few ways you can help protect them, click the link below. | | Protect our turtles |
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| | | What's on in Cockburn this month |
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| | | Stories of Place workshop |
| | Join Perth author David Whish-Wilson for a three-part story writing series starting on Saturday 7 October. A short walking tour in a natural space to observe people and the environment and a writing component to capture your observations is included. |
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| Cockburn Rotary Spring Fair |
| | This year, the fair is going country! It'll be a whip-cracking, lip-smacking, foot-tapping day of fun, food, and entertainment on Sunday 29 October from 11am-8pm at Manning Park. Expect circus workshops, a bucking bull, axe throwing, and more! Featuring FROSH Youth Festival. |
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