A pre-loved online book store, virtual reality & author conversations
With over 1,000 people through our doors daily, there is certainly something for everyone at Cockburn libraries! Here is a bit of a taster....
Grab a pre-loved item online! Visit our pre-loved online store where you can buy discounted books, DVD's and CD's from stock we can no longer fit on the shelves or from donations. And don't think that pre-loved means old; a lot of the stock is current.
All proceeds go towards purchasing new items for the libraries, so get online and see what's there. You can also subscribe to receive notifications when new items come online.
Author talk - My Best Friends Murder Have a conversation with Polly Phillips, author of her debut book 'My Best Friends Murder'. This page-turner of a thriller is about a toxic friendship and will keep you guessing right on through to the very end.
Polly is from the UK and has worked as a journalist in London, Denmark, Dubai and Australia. Wednesday 19 May, 6-7.30pm at Success Library. Cost $5. Bookings essential.
Adventures in space and time through virtual reality Ever wanted to travel in space? Experience a virtual reality adventure through space and time with our brand new Oculus Quest VR games!
All sessions are free, 25 minutes in duration and start from 4.30pm on Friday 21 May, Success Library. Book in quickly as there are limited spaces for each session. For adults, teens and kids aged 10+.
Attend a 6-week Aggressive & Reactive Dog Training course to improve your dog’s confidence and reaction to stimuli, including other dogs, people, cars and noises. If your dog always overreacts or is aggressive to anything, this course is for you.
Run by a qualified dog trainer and subsidised by the City of Cockburn, topics include:
Socialisation to improve confidence and solidarity
Behaviour & desensitisation
Positive experience & exposure to stimuli.
What are the dates, cost & how do I book?
Saturday 15 May - Len McTaggert Park, Coogee, midday - 12:50pm. Tickets here.
Sunday 16 May - Hope Bush Park, Southlake, 8-8.50am. Tickets here.
Sunday 16 May - Jan Hammond Park, Success, 9.30-10.20am. Tickets here.
Cost - $70 Pension/ welfare cardholders, $90 general resident. For dogs aged 20 weeks+. Cockburn residents only. To book click on 'tickets here' near the relevant course above, or visit ticketbooth and search for 'City of Cockburn'.
Jandakot Road is being duplicated from Solomon Road to Berrigan Drive.
Upgrades to Jandakot Road
We are just about to start further upgrades to Jandakot Road to make your journey quicker and safer. The upgrades include duplicating Jandakot Road from Solomon Road through to Berrigan Drive, as well as:
New roundabout at the Jandakot Road intersection with Solomon Road
Jandakot Road intersection upgrades at Boeing Way and Falcon Place
New roundabout and intersection to access the Urbanstone site
New shared path.
There will be road closures and deviations in place so look out for these. Construction will be completed by early 2022.
Looking for something to do with the family on a Friday night? Then join us for a fabulous night of dance with the Numguts Bushband. There's a free sausage sizzle, coffee and tea, and a photo booth to capture the moment. You can even dress up as your favourite character...whatever that may be!
Friday 21 May, 5.30-7.30pm, Len Packham Hall, Coolbellup. Numbers are limited, so please register.
You may have noticed a bit of construction going on in Manning Park. We are working to improve some of the paths, features and facilities, and should be finished by mid-June.
New BBQs and drink fountains that can be easily and safely accessed by wheelchair users
New basketball pad and hoop, and bocce courts
New shelters, picnic settings and more comfortable benches
Wider footpaths to accommodate all users.
Get the most out of your next visit to one of our enclosed dog parks in Cockburn.
When using an enclosed dog park....
We currently have five enclosed dog parks in Cockburn, with more to come. Some are designed for all types of dogs, and others have separate areas for large and small dogs. The dog parks are popular amongst residents, so to ensure everyone gets the most out of their visit; we do ask that you follow a few basic rules, as outlined in our video.
Are your kids looking for a project that also benefits the community and other young people? Then get them to apply for a Cockburn Youth Fund Grant. The grants range between $100 - $400 and are for local young people to kickstart projects and events. Applicants must be 15-24 yrs old.
A big thank you to all who provided input into the draft design of the Omeo restroom and shade area. Over 1,300 people viewed the draft designs, with over 300 providing input via the website, drop-in sessions, one-on-one phone appointments, email and letters.
We are now reviewing all of the comments, which will feed into the final design. Construction of the new facility at Omeo Park in Port Coogee should commence in 2022.
Report a problem
If you're out and about in Cockburn and see something that needs fixing, visit our website and let us know. Is there a leaky tap or damaged play equipment at your local park? Have you noticed a missing street sign or an uneven, dangerous footpath?
Fill in our online form on the website, including a picture if you can and we will fix the problem as soon as possible #WorkingTogether
With nearly half of all businesses in Cockburn signed up to our monthly Business eNews, we think you should too! Our monthly eNews covers what's happening in Cockburn and how it impacts your business. From business support, including grants, education and up-skilling workshops and business and industry events; we've got it covered, all in the one eNews.
More community members can now speak at Council Meetings
As of the May 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting, the way public questions are managed will be changed to ensure that as many members of the public can speak. One of the key changes includes the requirement to submit public questions by 5pm the day before the Council meeting.
Please note that some of our events and workshops require bookings, so head to the web page provided above in the links for more details. For more events and workshops visit our website or the 'events' tab on our Facebook page.
