WIN movie tickets by completing a quick survey
We'd love to know what you think about this eNews as we want to ensure it's providing you with relevant, interesting and timely Cockburn-related information. Take a quick 3-minute survey, we would love to hear your thoughts and ideas - and go into the draw to WIN 2 Hoyts movie tickets! |
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FREE Eco Audits - slash your power, water & gas bills!
Register for a FREE eco audit worth $250, plus we will include a free compost set-up valued at $60.
A home sustainability advisor will come to your house and tailor a plan to help you save on power, water and gas – including ways to cool your house more efficiently. They will check that your fridge is working efficiently, what your standby loads are and suggest improvements for heating and cooling your home and water systems. They can also check your reticulation cycles, pool pump timings and provide tips for future eco-renovations. |
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How safe do you feel in Cockburn?
We are looking for feedback on your experience and concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour in Cockburn. Tell us by completing a short 10-minute survey. - Have safety issues occurred in your area?
- What concerns do you have?
- How safe do you feel in your area?
- What impacts your safety?
- What can the City do to help?
Your feedback will assist us in developing the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Strategy 2021-2026. |
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Make your own gifts at Christmas on the Green
Saturday, 5 December, Legacy Park, Cockburn Central 4.30-8pm
A hand-made gift is a gift from the heart. This year you can make your own in the Sustainable Makers' Workshop at our Christmas on the Green event, Saturday 5 December. Make your own macrame plant holder, sugar/coffee scrubs, a succulent terrarium or a native wreath. All workshops are FREE but you must book prior to the event.
What other free events are on offer?
There will be a variety of free activities taking place around the grounds from 4.30-8pm. You can visit Santa's grotto, ride a camel, get your face painted or get creative with Sandcards. After all that fun you can settle down on your picnic blankets and sing along to carols. |
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#ShopLocal Cockburn to WIN $1,000 prize pack!
To support local business and grow our local economy, spend a minimum of $10 at three separate businesses* in Cockburn by 15 November, and go into the draw to WIN one of two $1,000 prize packs, plus weekly $100 vouchers!
These fabulous prize packs contain items including a $200 voucher to Coogee Common restaurant, $100 Toyworld voucher, $200 Adventure World voucher, massage vouchers, headphones, speakers and a Google Nest Mini to name a few.
Plus, there are $100 weekly vouchers to give away, Lynda, pictured above was our recent winner of a $100 voucher to the Yogaveda Studio in Hamilton Hill.
How do I enter?
Spend a minimum of $10 each at three separate Cockburn businesses* by 15 November. Email your receipts to shoplocal@cockburn.wa.gov.au to go into the draw to WIN. *TCs apply. |
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Celebrate a frog's birthday!
Monday, 30 November, Manning Park, 9.30-11.30am
Get the kids elbow-deep in muddy play, handle some live frogs and play froggy-themed games and crafts. It's all FREE as part of our 10th birthday celebration of Froggy's Fun on the Green - Monday, 30 November, 9.30-11.30am.
With all the activities and toys provided, all you have to do is turn up and play with your child in the great outdoors. |
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Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility WINS award!
Lakelands Hockey and Sporting Facility in South Lake has won the Best Public Use Building category at the 2020 Master-Bankwest Excellence in Construction awards. The $6.53M facility opened in August 2019 and is home to the Fremantle Cockburn Hockey Club. Another great facility in the City of Cockburn! |
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Remembrance Day Service - all welcome
A commemorative service will be held on Wednesday, 11 November, 10.30am-midday at the City of Cockburn war memorial, corner of Carrington St and Rockingham Rd, Hamilton Hill. All are welcome to attend. |
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NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony
Join us for the NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, 9 November, 9am at the City's Administration Building. The ceremony will include a Welcome to Country, a talk from Marissa Verma, dance by Daniel Garlett and free morning tea catered by Bindi Bindi Dreaming. All welcome! More information visit: https://bit.ly/2I5Ri3n |
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Remember last fire season?
Our fire season in Australia was particularly bad in December and January. Even if you think you live far away from bushland, tall trees or long grasses, fire can still reach you as embers can travel up to 40km. Have a 5-minute fire chat with your family. Work it out, as indecision is the single biggest killer.
If there was a fire - Does your family know if you're staying or leaving?
- How would you get your pets out?
- Where are your important documents stored?
- How would you defend your property?
How can I protect my house and family? - Prune trees, cut long grass, clear gutters and remove rubbish
- Install a mesh guard on your air conditioner to keep embers out
- Block gaps under floor spaces, in the roof and under eaves to keep embers out
- Have an emergency kit.
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More support to reduce bin contamination
Since the City introduced green waste bins we have achieved the following: - Over 18,000t of garden waste has been diverted from landfill
- Contamination on average fell from 38% to 28%
- 34 out of 39 zones reduced contamination in their recycling bins.
This is an awesome achievement and a credit to our residents.
Helping you to reduce contamination
We can continue to improve by reducing contamination in our recycling and green waste bins. Our bin auditors will be back in the following weeks to offer support to help reduce your bin contamination. Last year, we saw a huge impact on contamination rates as a result of the great work of our bin auditors. |
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 | How to avoid food poisoning...
As part of Australian Food Safety Week, the Department of Health has released their 'Play it Food Safe' campaign to show you how to safely cook and store a variety of foods so you don't get sick from food poisoning. This is very timely with summer just around the corner... |
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FREE access to an online Film Festival
We are offering residents FREE access to the online Wide Angle Film Festival. The festival features an array of films created by and about people with disability. The films cover a range of genres and content with something for everyone to enjoy. |
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Open for feedback
A tavern at Pantheon Ave, North Coogee
The City has received a Planning Application Change of Use request for a Retail and Restaurant to change into a Tavern at units 3 and 4/72 Pantheon Ave, North Coogee.
Lecretia Park playground upgrade
Residents are invited to share their feedback on the playground's draft concept design.
Rejuvenating Macrozamia Park, Yangebup
With input from the local community, potential improvements could include nature play elements integrated into existing vegetation, a community tree planting event, or artwork created by children from the local community. What are your ideas? |
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