A pop-up spiegeltent is coming! 🎪 An iconic jetty upgrade 👍 Pet registration due soon 🐶 & more
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Fringe-style event comes to Cockburn next month
Cockburn Live is the new festival in town, featuring diverse, award-winning shows from all over Australia and tickets are on sale now! All acts are hosted under a giant spiegeltent that's popping up in the heart of Cockburn Central. The fantastical line up includes:
Logie award-winning comedian Dilruk Jayasinha's 'Jest in the West'The Edinburgh Fringe sell-out circus show 'Children are Stinky' Late-night, high-energy acrobatic romp 'Werk It' Comedy Hypnotist Matt Hale's 'Absolute Chaos'There is something for young and old! Get your tickets now before the event kicks off on Saturday 5 November.
Our iconic Coogee Beach Jetty, which dates back to the 60s, has had a significant upgrade since the City last rebuilt it in 2000.
A new ramp has been added so people with mobility issues, or those pushing prams, can easily access the water's edge. Before the addition, the ramp ended high on the beach. The decision to build the new ramp was in response to feedback from beach users, particularly elderly swimmers.
The City also undertook maintenance and renewal work to the existing structure of the jetty in time for the busy warmer months.
The City is working on its Local Planning Strategy, which sets out how land within the City will be used and developed in the future. We have developed the draft and want to hear your feedback by 4pm on Monday 21 November.
With a growing population, there is increasing demand for employment and infrastructure, such as transport, housing, and space for recreation, while protecting the natural landscape. Our Local Planning Strategy allows us to decide what land will be used for what purpose to accommodate our growing population.
Read the draft strategy, find out more or make a submission by clicking the button below.
All dogs over three-months-old must be registered and microchipped by law. Cats over six-months-old must be registered, microchipped, and sterilised. Registration is due by Monday 31 October and you can choose between a lifetime, three-yearly or annual registration.
Why do I need to register and microchip my pet?If lost, our rangers have a better chance of returning your pet safelyWe can provide the right type of services and facilities for your petIt is the law and fines over $200 may be issued if your pet is unregistered.Don’t forget that your pet needs to be microchipped by a vet before they can be registered. Your pet's microchip details are stored on a national database, which helps our rangers to return your pet if it’s lost. To retrieve the microchip details, please call your vet.
Already registered your dog or cat? If you move house or change your contact details, please remember to inform the City by emailing rangers@cockburn.wa.gov.au.
In 2016, the City began expanding Port Coogee Marina through a multistage process, with a vision to create a destination worthy of our beautiful beaches. The third stage of this expansion was completed in September 2022, with the addition of 69 new boat pens spread across three new concrete floating jetties. Other new features include a 90-metre waterfront timber boardwalk, a new loading berth area, two gatehouses serving the new jetties, motion-activated jetty lighting, and boardwalk seating made from jarrah recycled from the Coogee Beach jetty. To learn more about the marina expansion, or how to enjoy its facilities, visit Port Coogee Marina - City of Cockburn.
Illegal dumping & littering costs residents $1.5m a year
Illegal dumping and littering is an offence that costs ratepayers and the City approximately $1.5m a year in clean-up costs and resources. Illegal dumping is anything that can fit into the size of a small trailer, and anything less is littering.
Illegal dumping is not only an eyesore for residents; it can also attract vermin and other scavenging animals to the area. Over time, this can negatively impact local property prices. Dumping hazardous waste can also affect the environment if it is not contained correctly and can be dangerous for residents, especially children. Where can I dispose of my bulk waste or tyres?
Please take them to the Henderson Waste Recovery Centre (HWRC) at 920 Rockingham Rd, Henderson. All ratepayers in Cockburn receive six trailer passes per year to the HWRC. If you see someone illegally dumping their goods
With the hot weather just around the corner, now’s the time to start putting measures in place to protect your family and property. Whether your property is in suburbia, near a park or in a semi-rural or rural area, everyone needs to prepare for the summer fire season.
For properties SMALLER than 4,047m2
Cut long grass or weeds to a maximum height of 50mmRemove dead vegetation.
For properties LARGER than 4,047m2
Construct firebreaks3m wide cleared surface inside the property boundary in place from 1 November to 15 AprilPrune trees so they have a vertical clearance of 4mRemove dead vegetation 3m wide around houses, sheds and other structures.
When is a permit to burn required?
If you own a rural property, you need a permit to burn on your property in October, November, April and May. Burning is prohibited from December to March inclusive.
Did you know Cockburn has 845kms of footpaths that go past many unique attractions around town? And coincidentally, it's Biketober this month, so why not sign up or get a team together at work and start clocking your rides online. Compete against other teams around Australia, or just compete against yourself. Get involved in challenges, WIN prizes, and start achieving your wellness goals today!
You only need to ride for 10 minutes to start earning points and you can log your rides automatically by downloading the Strava app.
The message for World Mental Health Day 2022 —10 October — is simple: "Look after your mental health, Australia." We invite you to join us at Cockburn ARC to listen to personal stories and experiences of mental health from our inspiring guest speakers:
With the rainfall experienced this winter, we can expect mosquitoes out in force in the warmer weather.
While the City treats sumps, soak wells, road drains, and other man-made water bodies to prevent breeding, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your home:
Cover up with long, loose-fitting clothing Use a repellent containing DEET (diethyltoluamide) or picaridin Empty, remove or cover water-holding containers Install insect screens on windows and doors Use mosquito nets and mosquito-proof tents when camping Make sure your pool is chlorinated, and the filtration system is active.
We are seeking people from multicultural backgrounds to join the City’s Multicultural Reference Group. The group's role will be to provide a voice for people of cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds who live in Cockburn.
They will help promote and celebrate the benefits of cultural diversity, advise on needs and priorities, raise concerns, and exchange information with the City to help make Cockburn the best place to be for all community members.
For more information, contact our Cultural Diversity Officer, Liz Vuchocho, on 08 9411 3444 or visit our website.
Support sustainable tourism in WA with quick survey
Curtin University Tourism Research Cluster (TRC), in collaboration with the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC), is calling for research participants to provide insights to help inform policy making and to support sustainable tourism development in WA. You're considered a tourist when you travel and visit places outside of Cockburn, so your views are valuable. All you need to do to take part is complete a short survey — and by leaving your details you'll go in the draw to win a prize, such as $100 Visa/MasterCard gift voucher!
