You can now view the complete Show Off 16 art exhibition online! Can't get to the exhibition at Memorial Hall? Don't worry, jump online to view all of the pieces and learn more about the amazing artists!
A bit about the exhibition... The exhibition features 67 Cockburn artists and their amazing works of art from oils and acrylics on canvas, abstract sculptures, photography, drawing textiles, and more! For the past 16 years, the exhibition has seen more than 775 artists participate and had 1,900 pieces of artwork on display.
Can I purchase the artwork? Most pieces are available to purchase at the exhibition or by calling the City's Arts and Culture Coordinator on 08 9411 3433.
Open daily from Saturday 20 - Sunday 28 March, 10am-3pm. Memorial Hall, corner Carrington St & Rockingham Rd, Hamilton Hill.
ATTENTION PARENTS and CARERS- do you know what your kids are doing or watching when they're on their phones, tablets or laptops? Unless we are monitoring them carefully, our children could be facing serious online threats.
Join Simon Carabetta for this important, FREE cyber safety workshop that looks at:
Navigating online interactivity, gaming and social media
Apps - the safety and privacy features you need to know about.
Wednesday 28 April, 6.30pm, Meerilinga Cockburn, 219 Winterfold Rd, Coolbellup
TheCultural Fair is back, BIGGER and BETTER this year from 3-7pm, Saturday 10 April at Harmony Oval in Atwell.
What stalls & entertainment will there be? There will be a free line-up to get you moving including rhythms from Soukouss Internationale (pictured above) with their iconic Congolese music, Chilli con Curly with his roots, funk and Latin beats, Italyicious with 'la musica Italian' and SegaLoya Dance troupe.
Over 80 stalls - variety of food and wares
Roving performers
Camel rides
Caricaturist
West Oz Wildlife
Children's craft tent - face and mold painting, art and craft.
The fair will also host the Grand Final of Cockburn's Got Talent so make sure you get down and support your friends and family.
There is no change to bin collections over the Easter period from 2 - 5 April.
The Henderson Waste Recovery Park and ReUse Shop will be CLOSED on Good Friday 2 April. Both will re-open on Saturday 3 April.
Report a problem online
If you're out and about in Cockburn and see something that needs fixing like broken playground equipment or a leaky tap, let us know by filling in a short online form. Add a photo or a location and we will fix the problem as soon as possible.
We often get asked why we plant smaller, twiggy looking trees instead of more mature trees. A smaller tree costs approximately $70 compared to $300, requires less water to establish and develops a better root system and canopy cover quicker, ultimately becoming a healthier tree.
Going away these school holidays?
If you're going away these school holidays and want someone to keep an eye on your house, sign-up for our CoSafe Holiday Watch service.
CoSafe, our safety and security service will drive past your property twice a day to check that it looks secure from the front. If the CoSafe officer has a concern, they will contact your named emergency contact number. In extreme circumstances such as a visual break and enter, CoSafe will call the police. Remember to apply for the service up to five business days before you leave.
Invited schools in Cockburn will assemble in the City administration car park on Wednesday 21 April and march to RSL Memorial Park, Spearwood Avenue in Spearwood as part of the City's annual ANZAC Youth Parade.
Once at Memorial Park a commemorative service will be held from 10am. Members of the public are welcome to attend the service. Road closures will be in place.
ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Parade - 25 April
The dawn service on Sunday 25 April starts at 5.45am at Memorial Hall, Hamilton Hill. The parade starts at 10am, leaving the RSL on Frederick Road and arriving at Memorial Hall at approximately 10.20am.
All RSL members, service and ex-service personnel, and members of the community are invited to attend and participate in both the service and parade. Road closures will be in place. Memorial Hall, Carrington St, Hamilton Hill.
What do you think of our bike paths?
If you're a cyclist, weekend rider or simply enjoy riding with your kids, you may find this interesting. The Office of the Auditor-General for WA is conducting a cycling audit and wants to hear about our bike network and how safe it is. To provide feedback, complete the survey below by Monday 19 April.
To book the following events, click on the event title in blue.
Reptile Awareness Wednesday 7 April, 10am-midday Would you like to know more about the reptiles living locally and how you can help them? Discover everything there is to know about reptiles and meet some up close!
KIN Village Manning Park Wednesday 7 April, 9am-4pm Ages 6-12 Build, learn and explore nature $83 per child includes morning tea - residents receive a 50% discount, use code COCKBURN2021 when booking.
Nocturnal Night Stalk Friday 9 April, 6.30-8.30pm Ages 5-15 The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn What animals will you encounter after dark in the Beeliar Wetlands? Join us for a night stalk to help conserve biodiversity. $5 per child
Living Books Friday 9 and Saturday 10 April, 1-3pm Cockburn Gateway Shopping City Join us this WA Youth Week to hear unique and fascinating stories from these living books where common perceptions, stereotypes, and prejudices about youth are explored through dialogue and storytelling.
Shipwreck Snorkelling Monday 12 April, 8-11.30am Coogee Maritime Trail Ages 10-16 Join a qualified snorkelling instructor and explore the Omeo shipwreck under the waves. $30 Discovery Club Members $32 Non-Members. Code for 50% resident discount: COCKBURN01
Mammals of the Outback Monday 12 April, 10am-midday The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn Ages 5-15 Would you like to know more about the mammals of the outback and how you can help them? Discover everything there is to know about mammals and meet joeys, dingoes and a wombat up close! $5 per child
Library events in April Paper Cup Rocket Launcher - Wed 7, 10.30am Wand Making - Tues 13, 10.30am Comedy Magic Show - Wed 14, 10.30am Glimme Dragon - Fri 9, 10.30am Projector Lamp - Tues 13, 10.30am Marvellous Musical - Fri 16,10.30am Space Hacky Sacks - Tues 6,10am Magic Tricks Workshop - Wed 7,10am Gamer Club - Thurs 8, 3-5pm Muggle Magic - Fri 9, 10am Star Wars Bookmarks - Wed 14, 10am Anime Arvo - Thurs 15, 2-4pm Kanopy Kids Movie - Fri 16,10am.
Meander through Marineland Monday 12 April, 9.30-11am Coogee Maritime Trail Ages 3-7 Learn about marine creatures and their extra special features on this journey to understand our amazing Australian marine environment. $12 Discovery Club Members $14 Non-Members Code for 50% resident discount: COCKBURN02
N2N Survivor Challenge Monday 12 April, 1-2.30pm. Coogee Maritime Trail Ages 7-12 Join us for survivor-style team activities as we explore the challenges confronted by marine ecosystems every day. $12 Discovery Club Members $14 Non-Members Code for 50% resident discount: COCKBURN03
Bugs, Beasts and Urban Biodiversity Friday 16 April The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn Ages 5-12 Explore the world of insects and their role in keeping our gardens healthy. $5 per child (Parents and under 5s are free)
Quirky Quenda - Get Wild about Wetlands 16 April, 10am-midday The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn Ages 5-12 This hands-on workshop will test your skills on Quenda identification, and learn how to spot one in the wild! $5 per child (Parents and under 5s are free)
Scooter Jams Saturday 17 April, 11am-3pm Spearwood Skate Park Ages 10-24 Show off your scooter skills for your chance to win a bunch of cool prizes Free
No contamination in your bins? WIN a $200 voucher
Our bin auditing program is back for select suburbs in Cockburn, and this time there is a $200 incentive for no contamination!
How can I WIN a $200 voucher? On your collection day, if you present all three of your waste bins with no contamination, our bin auditors will automatically enter you into the draw to win one of five $200 vouchers to spend at select local businesses. Our auditors will enter you every time your three bins are all uncontaminated. The five winners will be drawn on 4 June 2021.
The program will run until Friday 14 May. There will be bin audits every fortnight in the suburbs of Beeliar, Hamilton Hill, Coogee, Aubin Grove, Yangebup, Coolbellup, Munster, and Success. For more information email:customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au
Maintain a healthy relationship with your partner
It's not easy transitioning into parenthood and it's important to be able to rely on your partner for support. We can help with our program called Baby Makes 3.
What is the workshop about? The program is a series of three workshops to help couples maintain a healthy relationship after the birth of their baby. It aims to promote equal and respectful relationships between partners during a time where things can become stressful.
The expectation of parents
Who does what?
Equality and intimacy
Communication and dealing with conflict.
If you're interested in finding out more, speak with your Child Health Nurse.
New restrooms at Omeo Park, North Coogee
Have we got the draft designs for the new restrooms at Omeo Park in North Coogee right? Key priorities identified by the community have been incorporated into the designs including a building with accessible toilets, shade, seating and storage. Have your say by 4pm Thursday 8 April.
City of Cockburn Disposition of Property Section 3.58 of Local Government Act 1995
The City of Cockburn is considering a lease disposal of a 97m² Tenancy 2, 25 Wentworth Parade, Success, WA, 6164 to Shanthi Tamilkodi as Trustee for SGV Trust T/A Atwell Kumon Education Centre. The proposed lease is for a five-year initial term at a rent of $25,000 per annum plus annual CPI, with two further tenant options to renew, each for three-year terms. Each option to renew is subject to the rent being reviewed and adjusted to the current market rent. The market rental valuation is $25,000 per annum. Any submissions on the proposal are to be submitted by 17h00 on Friday 9 April 2021.
Tony Brun Chief Executive Officer City of Cockburn
