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| Fourteen new inductees to Cockburn Sports Hall of Fame Fremantle Dockers legends, Paralympic medalists, and professional soccer champions are amongst the new members of the City’s prestigious Sports Hall of Fame. The 14 champion athletes and administrators across six different sports were officially inducted on Friday 19 April. The new inductees join 22 others – including AFL stalwarts Glen Jakovic and Peter Sumich, and champion lawn bowlers Smiljana Jakovich and Steve Srhoy – bringing the Hall of Fame’s total membership to 36. (Pictured L-R: Marianna Tabain – Soccer, and Robbie Gaspar – Soccer.) | Read more |
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Santich Park is getting a $1.76m upgrade! We are upgrading Santich Park in Lake Coogee to meet the growing needs of the local sporting clubs, including Little Athletics and AFL, along with the broader community. Stage 1 of the project is due to start mid-year and should be completed by the end of 2024. It will include: - More sports lighting to extend playing hours and enhance safety
- Realignment of the perimeter railing for safer parking
- 39 new car parking bays to improve congestion and accessibility
- Relocation of discus throw circles for better use of space.
Stage 2 of the project will include building upgrades with timelines yet to be determined. The City is contributing $1.66m to the project, with an additional $99,790 from the State Government’s Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF). The State Government, through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, is a major supporter of community sport and recreation facilities in Western Australia. Sport and recreation builds stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities. When we play sport our whole community wins. |
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Reconciliation Week recognised in Cockburn The City of Cockburn has a long history of working towards reconciliation with our local Aboriginal community. We aim to strengthen connections between First Nations people and all other Australians through education and coming together. Be part of the journey and join us for our Reconciliation events from Wednesday 15 May.
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Nominations for the Cockburn WA Day Awards are open Last year's award winner, Leslie Ward, was nominated for her compassion and for delivering homemade meals to people in her community. Leslie makes her own bread, yoghurt and pies, and always helps those who need it. We want to hear about people who make Cockburn the best place to be like Leslie, and those who contribute to our community's development physically, culturally, or socially. The award winner receives $400 and a commemorative certificate, and you could receive $100 for nominating the winner! Winners are announced at the City's annual Pioneers Luncheon on Friday 7 June at the Spearwood Dalmatinac Sport and Community Club. | |
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Prohibited burning time extended until 12 May Due to prevailing dry conditions, the City has extended the Prohibited Burning Time until Sunday 12 May 2024. No burning within the City of Cockburn is allowed during this time, including small piles of garden refuse and firepits. | |
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National Simultaneous Storytime National Simultaneous Storytime — now in its 24th successful year — is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. A picture book written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Join us at 10.30am at Coolbellup Library on Wednesday 22 May as we participate in this colourful and vibrant event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy in our community. This year's book is Bowerbird Blues by award-winning illustrator, writer and designer Aura Parker. |
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| Yarn with Len Join Whadjuk Nyungar elder Professor Len Collard for a yarn about "Where to from here". This will be a unique opportunity to talk openly with one of our local elders about the way forward for Reconciliation here in WA. Join us from 10-11.30am on Wed 29 May at The Wetlands Centre Cockburn. | Register here |
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| Step into Volunteering Join our free and informal workshop that explores any volunteering opportunities available to you, helps you identify the skills you can contribute, and learn about the rights and responsibilities of volunteers. Wed 15 May from 1-2pm at Spearwood Library . | Register here |
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| Small business workshops As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting small businesses, the City proudly sponsors a series of FREE workshops to help you navigate and thrive in your entrepreneurial journey. Keyword Research for SEO is coming up on Tues 28 May to help you rank your business on Google. | Find out more |
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| Local history buffs, gather! Share your knowledge and stories of the incredible history and heritage of the Manning Park area at a pop-up history-sharing session at the park on Sat 18 May from 2-4pm. This session is part of a broader heritage study and will help inform future decision making around the park. | More info |
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What's on in Cockburn this month |
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| You're invited to our free community Reconciliation breakfast and flag-raising event on Mon 27 May at the City's Admin Centre with guest speakers Deputy Mayor Chontelle Stone and Reverand Mitchell Garlett from 8-10.30am. All are welcome but please RSVP below. |
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| | Embrace sustainable styling and join us for our clothes swap and fashion exchange on Sat 11 May at the City's Admin Centre. Bring up to five quality items for the swap and learn expert tips and tricks on how you can dress sustainably from Feel Good Fashionista Loraine Martin. |
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information correct at time of distribution. |
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