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Oct 14 2019

Calling all growers, and local food lovers!

Community News & Events, Environment

The Grow It Local Festival is happening 4-10 November and the City of Cockburn is calling on growers, crowdfarmers and local food lovers to get involved and curate a contribution at growitlocal.com Read More

Jul 08 2019

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Hamilton Hill artist Sharyn Egan with one of the works, created it to recognise the contributions of Aboriginal people during times of conflict.

Local Artworks recognising Aboriginals in War

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Seven sentinel artworks to create awareness of the contributions made by Aboriginal servicemen and women during times of conflict and war involving Australians, stand proudly at Yandi Park in Cockburn Central West. Read More

Jun 10 2019

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Recycling is not Rubbish

Community News & Events, Environment

Following recent reports in the media about recycling we wanted to share with you some information and helpful tips for recycling at home. Read More

Jun 09 2019

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Possum bridge over Beeliar Drive to start soon

Community News & Events, Environment

A new rope bridge is being install to prevent native possums being killed by both predators and heavy traffic at one of Perth’s most sensitive wetlands here in the City of Cockburn. Read More

Jun 01 2019

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City of Cockburn’s Upcoming Events for June & July 2019

Community News & Events

Our very own City of Cockburn has numerous events tailored to local families, seniors, youth and businesses. Many of the events are educationally-focussed or promote environmental and sustainable practices. For more information please visit the Events and Workshops section of the city’s website for more information.

May 28 2019

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The City of Cockburn is Turning 40

Community News & Events

When Cockburn graduated from a shire to a City 40 years ago this October, the hit No.1 song in Australia was ‘Born to Be Alive’ – a title that would later echo Cockburn’s survival against attempts to dissolve it completely or absorb its suburbs into neighbouring council areas.

May 09 2019

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Map outlining the Thornlie-Cockburn Link

METRONET construction on track in the state budget

Community News & Events

Residents of Bartram Mews and the greater City of Cockburn will benefit from the State Government’s METRONET rail infrastructure expansion that is soon to include upgrades to the Cockburn Central Train Station as it become a crucial link in connecting east and west.

Apr 11 2019

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City of Cockburn adopts GO waste collection program

Cockburn all GO in waste revolution

Community News & Events, Environment

Originally published in Cockburn Soundings – April 2019

We are in the grip of a waste revolution, and the City of Cockburn is a GO (Garden Organics) council, but what does this mean?

Apr 11 2019

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Spearwood market garden for national service onion planting, 1942

Discover Cockburn History

Community News & Events

Originally published in Cockburn Soundings – April 2019

Did you know there is buried treasure in Hamilton Hill or that Cockburn’s first soccer team was formed in Jandakot in 1914? Ever wondered how market gardeners got all their planting done while the men were away at war?

Feb 01 2019

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City of Cockburn’s Upcoming Events for February & March 2019

Community News & Events

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Calling all growers, and local food lovers!

Local Artworks recognising Aboriginals in War

Recycling is not Rubbish

Possum bridge over Beeliar Drive to start soon

City of Cockburn’s Upcoming Events for June & July 2019

The City of Cockburn is Turning 40

METRONET construction on track in the state budget

Cockburn all GO in waste revolution

Discover Cockburn History

City of Cockburn’s Upcoming Events for February & March 2019

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