| | | | | | Tiny beetle, big problem We're asking residents to check their trees and plants for signs of a tiny, yet invasive beetle called Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB), which is causing big problems in the Perth metro area. It's also important you're aware of the restrictions on the movement of wood and plant material from your property, as they could act as hosts and potentially spread the borer. Green waste can be placed on your verge as normal, but please check your trees and plants for any unusual symptoms before you start pruning and report them immediately to DPIRD: mypestguide.agric.wa.gov.au/reporter. PSHB attacks a wide range of plants by tunnelling into trunks, stems and branches causing tree die back and death. To stop the spread, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has a Quarantine Area Notice in place for 25 local government areas, including the City of Cockburn. | | PSHB signs |
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| | | Something for everyone at the 2024 Bibra Lake Fun Run! Get ready to lace up your sneakers because the iconic Bibra Lake Fun Run is back! Join us on Sunday 8 September, starting at 8am (warm-up, race begins at 8.30am) at the corner of Gwilliam and Progress Drives in Bibra Lake. The Bibra Lake Fun Run is all about fun, fitness, and community. We welcome participants of all ages and fitness levels, offering both 6km and 12km courses around beautiful Bibra Lake. Whether you’re a runner, walker, wheelchair roller, pram pusher, or have pets on leads, you’re welcome to join! Enjoy cash prizes or simply take part in the free sausage sizzle and morning’s entertainment. Get up close to reptiles from WA Wildlife, play curling, check out the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade trucks, or join Creative Kids Play for the young ones. You can even warm up with a short Zumba session or just enjoy the tunes from our DJ throughout the morning. |
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| | | Wastewise events deliver impressive results In a powerful collaboration between event partners go2cup, WRITE Solutions Australia, all our food vendors, the City of Cockburn and the 74,000 people that attended our Cockburn LIVE events, we've achieved outstanding results in waste avoidance and succeeded in 'Being a GREAT Sort'. The results are in: - 56,000 reusable and compostable cutlery and crockery from Go2Cup replaced single-use plastic
- 400kg of waste was sent to landfill – that’s 5 grams per person
- 500kg of organic waste was sent to our composting partners WRITE Solutions – about 7 grams per person
- 10,000 containers returned to refund points resulted in $1,000 donated to local charity organisations.
Our Wastewise Events Policy aims to implement approaches to reduce, reuse and recycle at our community events as we work towards a sustainable future. |
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| | | Increased funding kicking goals for eligible kids KidSport has increased its voucher program from $300 to $500 per eligible child per financial year! The program provides financial assistance to families to ensure that all kids have the opportunity to participate in sports, remain physically active, and build long-lasting friendships. The vouchers can go towards club registration fees, essential playing equipment and uniforms. KidSport is available to children between 5 and 18 years who are named on a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card. KidSport is delivered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries in partnership with local governments throughout Western Australia. |
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| | | Celebrating National Diversity Month Did you know the South West region of Western Australia, including Cockburn, is recognised as one of the world’s top 25 biodiversity hotspots? September marks biodiversity month, and to celebrate, our Sustainability and Climate Change team have put together a brilliant program of events. Take a guided wildflower adventure walk through Dennis de Young Reserve, experience a very different kind of meet and greet with guest appearances from insects, marine aquatic animals and birds of prey at Cockburn Libraries' Wildlife Weekends, or discover the ReWilding movement. Gather your family and friends to learn more about how you can support local biodiversity in your home and garden and safeguard it for future generations. |
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| | | Want an easier way to pay your rates? We understand that the rising cost of living can make it challenging to manage your bills, including your rates. To help, we offer SmartRates, a flexible payment option designed to make paying your rates easier. With SmartRates, you can make weekly, fortnightly, or four-weekly direct debit payments instead of paying an annual lump sum or four instalments, which can be tough to manage. Using continuous direct debit, SmartRates ensures you never miss a due date and eliminates the risk of overdue fees. Join over 10,000 ratepayers in Cockburn who have already made the switch and sign up below by Thursday 29 August. | | |
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| | | | | A doggone good time Put your furry friend on a leash and head to MacFaull Park on 15 September between 10am-1pm for the Cockburn Fur Run! There are heaps of free activities on the day including vet checks, photo booths, pooch parade, and an agility course. Paw-some! | | More info |
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| | | | | Register short-term rentals If you provide short-term rental accommodation in WA, you'll need to register your property by 1 January 2025 under the new Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act 2024. This applies to both hosted and un-hosted properties, including any residential property rented commercially, like Airbnb. | | Register now |
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| | | | | Street tree requests open Residents can request a street tree now to be planted on their verge between May and October 2025. The City covers the cost of the tree, planting, future pruning and the first three years of watering. Adding to our urban tree canopy will help increase shade, heat reduction, and habitat for native fauna. | | Request a tree |
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| | | | | Save our Snake-necked Turtle Learn how you can help us protect the native and near threatened Snake-necked Turtles (booyi) that live in Cockburn's wetlands at an info session at The Wetlands Centre on 6 September. Those who want to do more can stay on and become a fully trained turtle tracker! Registrations are essential. | | Register now |
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| | | | | | We'll discuss reproductive health, menopause, and breast awareness at our free, family-friendly event on 3 September from 10am-1pm. Our financial counsellors and health promotions team will be there too, with the health promotions team offering a free health check. |
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| | | | Celebrate locals like the gorgeous Southern Boobook Owl (Ninox boobook), pictured, on International Owl Awareness Day this Saturday 3 August. Earlier this year we became Perth's first large suburban Local Government to declare Owl Friendly status. What does this mean? |
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