It's our bumper Christmas edition! 🎄 Announcing our Community Concert headline act 🎉 school holidays events & workshops 🌞 & much more!
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Kasey Chambers comes to Cockburn!
Kasey Chambers will be performing live at our free community concert on Saturday 4 February 2023 in Cockburn Central!
The Australian country singer/songwriter from Mount Gambier has left her mark on the country music scene with five of her 12 albums reaching number one on the ARIA Charts. As an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Kasey has won an additional 14 ARIA Music Awards with nine for Best Country Album.
Supporting Kacey is Perth band Scarlett’s Way who hold their own when it comes to country music. The smooth duo released their first single ‘No Fire, No Flames' which reached #7 on the iTunes Country Charts in 2017. See them bring their trademark southern, roots-inspired sounds to Cockburn. Cockburn Community Concert Saturday 4 February 2023 Victor George Kailis Oval (Dockers training oval) Veterans Parade, Cockburn Central 7-10pm
The City of Cockburn Administration will be closed from 23 December to 3 January inclusive, reopening for business on Wednesday 4 January 2023.Henderson Waste Recovery Park is closed on Christmas Day Sunday 25 December and closed on Sunday 1 January 2023.The ReUse Shop is closed Saturday 24 December to Monday 26 December inclusive and closed Sunday 1 January 2023.Cockburn Libraries close at 1pm on Saturday 24 December and are closed from Christmas Day Sunday 25 December to Tuesday 27 December inclusive. The Libraries will also close at 1pm on Saturday 31 December and will remain closed until Monday 2 January 2023, reopening on Tuesday 3 January 2023.The Cockburn Seniors Centre closes Thursday 22 December and will reopen Wednesday 4 January 2023.Waste Collection services do not change and will be undertaken on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
Don't forget to check out our school holidays program!
Stuck for ideas on how to keep the kids busy and active for the next six weeks while school's out? Well, good news! Every school holiday, the City hosts fun and educational events and workshops for young people aged two to 17. There's a wide range of activities to choose from to suit all interests, from beachcombing to bowling, to a Penguin Island kayaking adventure! Many events and workshops sell out fast, so be sure to register quickly. Activities are run by qualified and experienced people who love to see young people having fun and learning something new.
Cockburn is inviting for all — from families to lifestyle hunters who want to live, work, and play here. In a first for Local Government, we've created a virtual tour featuring several of our key attractions to showcase what makes Cockburn the best place to be. Go on field at a Fremantle Dockers training session at their Cockburn ARC HQ, take to the ice at Cockburn Ice Arena, or dive into new adventures at the Omeo Shipwreck.
We have an amazing coastline that is a popular tourist attraction for Perth residents but, as you know, the area has limited parking. Parking at popular tourist attractions is a worldwide problem and there is no easy solution, so you may have to walk to your desired location. Why is there not more car parking? The City is restricted when it comes to adding more car bays along the coast. In Port Coogee, limited land is available, Coogee Beach is protected by state legislation, and there are restrictions around clearing established native vegetation prevalent along the coastline.
How many car bays are along our coast?
Coogee Beach: 494 C.Y. O’Connor Beach north to Douro Road: 56North Coogee: 181 Woodman Point: 200+ car bays.
Parking close by and walking to your desired location is another option.
Coogee Beach to the Omeo shipwreck: 0.9kmCoogee Beach to Ngarkal Beach: 1.6kmC.Y O’Connor Beach to Ngarkal Beach: 1.8kmWoodman Point to Coogee Beach: 0.14km
Parking illegally blocks the vision of drivers, cyclists, and walkers and can potentially cause an accident or fatality. For everyone’s safety and to avoid fines of up to $500, please adhere to parking signage in the area. Parking on Cockburn Road is not allowed.
Our vision is for Cockburn to be the best place to be. This year, we delivered numerous outstanding projects and initiatives for our community, with our community. Take a look at some of our highlights from 2022.
Upgrades to Goodchild Park clubrooms complete
We've finished the $1.3m upgrades to the Goodchild Park clubrooms in Hamilton Hill, and they look great! Home to the Phoenix Lacrosse Club in winter, the upgrades will give the local sporting community the space and facilities needed to continue operating and attract new members, users and visiting clubs. The upgrades will also help increase participation in sport, recreation and physical activity by all genders, abilities and ages.
Calling all architects, landscape architects and professionals in urban design. Want to help shape the design quality, including the character, sustainability, safety and functionality of buildings throughout Cockburn for generations to come? Join our eight-member Design Review Panel and provide input into significant and complex development application proposals in Cockburn. Panel members are appointed for two years and will be paid an hourly rate to attend meetings when required. All experience levels are welcome. For more information, and to submit your application by 5pm, Thursday 5 January 2023, click on the button below.
Telstra is proposing a new phone tower at 95 Verde Drive, Jandakot, which will aim to improve mobile phone coverage for residents and businesses in Treeby, Jandakot and Cockburn Central. Construction of the tower, subject to approval, is expected to begin in mid-2023 and should be completed by the end of 2023.
Why buy new when you can #reuse? Our Reuse Shop is bursting at the seams with all sorts of bargains, so stop by over the festive season and take a look. There are bikes, balls, kids' games, golf clubs, lawnmowers, blowers, glassware, chairs, esky's, furniture, paddleboards, wetsuits, soccer boots, tools and so much more!! Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm. Over Christmas, the shop is closed Saturday 24 - Monday 26 December, and Saturday 21 January 2023. Henderson Waste Recovery Park, 920 Rockingham Road, Henderson. Goods come and go, so come down and have a look at what is in stock.
It's the holidays, and if you're lucky enough to be going away for some surf, sand or something else, don't forget to register with our CoSafe Holiday Watch service. Our CoSafe officers will drive past your property daily to check it looks secure from the front. If there are any concerns, they will call your listed emergency contact or, if required, the police. Register before you leave.
While leaving high-risk bushfires is the safest option, if you plan to stay and defend your home, you must have an independent water supply and pumping capability. This typically requires water tanks of at least 20,000 litres, a pump, and generator. This is required as mains water supply and pressure cannot be guaranteed during a bushfire due to the risk of power cuts, fire damage and extreme demand. To develop your personal bushfire plan so you and your family know what the plan is if a bushfire starts, click the button below.
This traditional pavlova is a crowd-pleaser and is super easy to make.
4 egg whites1 cup caster sugar1 tsp cornflour1 tsp vanilla essence300ml cream250g strawberries125g raspberries125g blueberriesRecipe and image from Taste.com.au
Step 1 Preheat oven to 120°C or 100°C fan and grease a large oven tray (a round pizza tray works best for this). On a sheet of baking paper the size of the tray, use a plate as a guide to draw a 23cm circle, then a 13cm circle inside it. Place the paper on the tray, pencil-side-down. Step 2 Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar, a spoonful at a time, beating until dissolved between each addition until the mixture is thick and glossy. Add cornflour and vanilla and beat briefly, until just combined. Step 3 Using the pencil lines as a guide, scoop large spoonfuls of meringue onto the tray to form a wreath shape, as shown below. Use the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the top of meringue, all the way around the centre. Bake for 1½ hrs, then turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly and leave to cool completely. Step 4 To serve, carefully run a large knife between the pavlova and the paper to loosen it, then slide onto a serving plate. Whip the cream to soft peaks and spoon over the top of the pavlova. Top with the berries.
