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COCKBURN APRIL 2019
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YOUR CITY OF
COCKBURN MAGAZINE
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Contents
Features
4 Cockburn makes
history
Cockburn’s new history
website
6 Scoop the poop
We interview Erik the Brave
7 We’re a GO council
GO vs FOGO what’s the
difference?
10 Climbing to the top
Meet Anna Davey, and read Message from the Mayor
her incredible story
As the excitement of the City’s 2019, commencing with a parade
12 Showing Off again activities over the summer drift from Council grounds at 9.45am
Cockburn’s most popular from our memories why not take followed by the official service at
the opportunity to explore the rich the RSL Memorial Park adjacent to
artist exhibition
and diverse heritage of our City. Beale Park on Spearwood Avenue
From walks through the Beeliar at 10am.
wetlands and Banksia woodlands The RSL Cockburn Sub Branch
to our coastline, there are amazing will again be conducting a dawn
stories that bring alive times service at the Hamilton Hill
past and the people who have Memorial on ANZAC Day and a
influenced the growth of our City. march by and service commencing
On 19 February I had great at 9.45am at the same venue.
pleasure in launching the new Members of the public are
website named ‘Cockburn History’. encouraged to attend each
The website includes new research service.
that seeks to uncover less known
On behalf of the Elected Members
aspects of our history and
and staff I take this opportunity
complements information held
to convey our best wishes to your
in our libraries, on the Municipal
Heritage Inventory and in the family and friends for Easter and
book ‘Cockburn – the Making to remind drivers to be vigilant
of a Community’. There’s also a on the roads during the school
visit to the Azelia Ley Homestead holidays. Remember to slow down,
Museum, Manning Park to take rest breaks if travelling in the
discover the many artefacts countryside and to avoid alcohol
and displays that help to paint when driving.
a further picture of life in an
emerging community over the past
one hundred years.
Logan K Howlett, JP
On the cover On another note, the City of Mayor
Brendan Pang will host a live Cockburn RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC T: 08 9411 3420 (office)
cooking demo at Cockburn Youth Parade and Service will M: 0407 337 650
Cultural Fair be held on Thursday 11 April Lkhowlett@cockburn.wa.gov.au
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Comment on
Cockburn
So far 3,000 residents have
registered to help shape
decisions and receive a monthly
email about opportunities for
input. Sign up today to have
your say on City projects
coming up in 2019.
comment.cockburn.wa.gov.au
My Suburb Must-see Cultural
If you want to keep abreast of
things happening in your area, Fair highlights
visit cockburn.wa.gov.au/ • Taiko Japanese Drums, the
mysuburb. You can search by name is not only a team cry to
suburb to view projects that strive and put all of one’s energy
have started or will be starting and focus into the drums, but
in the 2018/2019 financial year. to resonate with the meaning
“Sound of the Drum”. The
members of this dynamic troupe
are drawn from a wide variety of
Cockburn Cultural Fair
backgrounds and come together
to study and display their love of
the Japanese drums to the wider
Perth audience, from 3pm
You may remember him from Cockburn’s Cultural Fair • Get ready for a graceful
Channel 10’s 2018 MasterChef; brings to you the opportunity performance from the Chinese
Folk Dancers who will showcase
join Perth culinary-pro, Brendan to experience just some of their traditional dancing from
Pang as he does a live cooking the many cultures that call 2.30pm
demo at this year’s Cultural Fair. Cockburn home. We hope you • Cooking demonstration with
Brendan will cook up a storm and your family can come along Brendan Pang. We are excited
with something quick and easy to this free and fun event. See to have him cook at this year’s
that you can do at home plus page 8 for details. Cultural Fair live from 4.30pm
you’ll even get a taste of what • Get into the yodeling mood with
he serves up! Live from 4.30pm. Alpen Duo from 3.10pm.
Something for the kids Top Cultural Fair tips
and young at heart • More than 2,000 people are
expected to attend so get in early
There is something for everyone to visit all the activities and stalls
and this year you can go go- • Walking, riding or using public
karting with Go Kartz, Camel transport will be the easiest way
Rides with Calamunnda Camel to get to the event
Farm, get your very own • Be sun smart and pack a hat and
caricature done, create some sunscreen
sandcards, face painting, henna, • Activities are free, however bring
basket weaving, play with cash on the day to use at the
the animals at the Incredible stalls!
Creatures Animal Farm and with More information
Brendan Pang gets creative
Critters up Close. cockburn.wa.gov.au/events
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Support funding
for more sport &
recreation facilities
The City is part of Growth
Areas Perth & Peel (GAPP),
one of 11 outer metro Perth
Perth dress shop employees on National Service work councils aiming to improve the
planting onions for a Spearwood market gardener, 1942 liveability and desirability of
their communities by lobbying
the Federal Government for the
Discover Cockburn History development of a special purpose
fund for high quality sport
and recreation facilities. The
Did you know there is buried treasure in Hamilton Hill or that City’s focus is improved facilities
Cockburn’s first soccer team was formed in Jandakot in 1914? and recreation space at Dixon
Ever wondered how market gardeners got all their planting done Reserve, Hamilton Hill.
while the men were away at war? Find out all the interesting things
about our great City by visiting our newly launched Cockburn How can you help?
History website, history.cockburn.wa.gov.au As we continue to lobby
Visitors to the interactive site can take a tour through yesteryear and the Federal Government to
learn about Cockburn’s industrial, Aboriginal, migration, sporting and contribute to the fund in the lead
wartime history. up to the Federal election this
year, we ask if you could please
Joint efforts between Cockburn libraries, Azelia Ley Museum, Cockburn help us by:
Historical Society and volunteers have seen the photographic, video, oral
• Leaving a message of
histories and the earliest editions of Cockburn Soundings digitised over support on our website:
the years and they are now available to view on this website. gapp.org.au/Contact
The site encourages the reader to contribute their historical knowledge • Spreading the word among
of the area by submitting information through online forms found under your friends and sporting club
each article. to leave a message of support
on our website.
For further information contact history@cockburn.wa.gov.au or
call Spearwood Library on 08 9411 3800. Visit: gapp.org.au
Business Engagement Update
The City of Cockburn is proud • Digital marketing If you would like us to offer
to be partnering with some • Director duties and governance training on a specific topic
great organisations to provide • Business essentials or theme, contact the City’s
free and low cost training and Business Engagement Officer
development opportunities for • Financial management and
cash flow Sarah Kahle at
local businesses. Check out
• Commercial tenancy business@cockburn.wa.gov.au
cockburn.wa.gov.au/business
for information on upcoming • Human resources.
events on topics such as:
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Make a world of difference,
consider what you can do
A Market for
Tracey Kilian leading her
community towards great things Giving
The Cockburn Giving Market
Community Leaders in Cockburn is an exciting and fun event
that will be held outside
Big W at Cockburn Gateway
Tracey Kilian was inspired to useful and interesting event. Shopping City, Saturday
take on the role of president of She acknowledges that volunteer 25 May, 9am-5pm, to
Connecting South Lake, a local community groups are vitally celebrate National Volunteer
resident group, after attending important in the community and Week.
free leadership training at the City. recognises that there are unique
Following on from the success
challenges, opportunities and
of last year’s first Giving Market,
rewards coming from involvement
“The training helped in such groups.
Cockburn Volunteer Resource
Centre will host this enjoyable
me work and build free event for all ages. This
relationships with Next workshop year’s theme, “Make a World of
different types of The City’s Community Development Difference”.
team is holding its next workshop Local Cockburn residents will
people, businesses and
in Community Leadership Skills have the opportunity to learn
organisations. I gained Saturday 4 May. The following about volunteering and how to
skills to help our group topics will be covered: get involved. A diverse range
embrace and withstand • Team building / leading teams of volunteer organisations
• Confidence building will promote their causes, sell
change and move fundraising items and host
• Facilitation skills – leading
forward in a constructive meetings interactive displays to engage
the community. Come down
way. It was a fun and • Chairing. and encourage our community
relaxing day spent Local residents are invited to make a world of difference.
sharing and learning to submit an expression of Better still, get involved and
interest to take part in this free volunteer because you can make
from other community a world of difference!
program. For further information
group representatives”. or to register, contact the For more information contact the
Community Development team Cockburn Volunteer Resource
Tracey said the Leadership Skills communitydevelopment@ Centre on 08 9411 3490 or email
Development workshop was a cockburn.wa.gov.au volunteering@cockburn.wa.gov.au
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Kids at the ARC
It’s warm inside at the ARC
School holiday fun! We’ll be pumping up the
inflatables between 12 and 3pm during the
week in our indoor 25m pool. (L-R) Sid with his brother Erik the Brave urge dog owners to scoop the poop
Term 2 After-School Fun and Fitness
Our after school programs for primary school
kids are all about fun and fitness. We offer our
programs on a casual basis for $10 per class.
Book online.
The Scoop on Poop
Yoga Kids
Monday 4pm ages 9-14 What is your first want our people fined $100.
This session includes a short guided meditation reaction when you see Think of all the toys, dog
so kids leave with a feeling of calm. washes and pooch pedicures
poop left on the ground?
we would miss out on!
Fit Kids
Errr gross! I mean if my
Tuesday 4pm (45 mins) ages 6-12 humans step in it I have to What is the right thing
This training session offers a range of to do with your poop
listen to them moaning and
activities, mixing fitness with fun!
groaning forever about how Erik?
Zumba Kids wrong it is that someone
Well it’s pretty obvious isn’t
Wednesday 4pm ages 6-12 didn’t pick it up!
it? Our pet humans need to
This class features age-appropriate music
What is the worst scoop the poop using the free
and kid-friendly routines based on original
compostable poo bags where
Zumba® choreography. example you have seen
available, or the normal
www.cockburnarc.com.au/Play/Kids- when out and about? plastic poo bags located
Group-Fitness throughout the City, and put
Another dog about to eat it,
Term 2 Junior Sports Competitions I mean c’mon I like to recycle, it in the general waste bin.
Nominations are open for our new season of but not my food! Plus I like That way, everyone wins.
futsal (indoor soccer) and basketball on Friday small humans, only not when
afternoons. This competition runs over terms 2 they smear it on their face
Any last words Erik?
and 3. We also offer skills clinics on Wednesdays even if they find it funny… Yeah actually while I am
4.30 to 5.30pm for $10 per session. ewww germs! on a roll, the Ammo Jetty
www.cockburnarc.com.au/Sport/Junior- to Woodman Point part of
Sports What is the consensus Coogee Beach - friends, you
among your mates on can only walk there if on a
Term 2 PlayActive
this matter? lead! It’s not that I get scared
We are enrolling for our new PlayActive term. because I’m Erik the Brave,
These classes are for parents and bubs from Everyone gets caught out but my owner gets really
six months to three years. Each session occasionally, but it is 100% scared for us both when
involves a range of activities, music and play. up to our people to have our charged by other dogs who
www.cockburnarc.com.au/Play/Play-Active backs and pick it up. We don’t are not on leads.
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Cockburn all GO in waste revolution
We are in the grip of a waste should not be put in Cockburn’s While food and organic waste can
revolution, and the City of lime green lid bin because it will be put into your general waste bin,
Cockburn is a GO (Garden contaminate the mulch product, there are other ways to keep it out
Organics) council, but what making it unsaleable. of landfill altogether.
does this mean? The City encourages householders
The GO method was chosen by
It means we provide a GO bin with a Cockburn because it costs less to compost organic waste and
lime green lid especially for garden to process garden waste into offers a number of different
clippings, to properties 400sqm and mulch at HWRP and supply to composting, worm farming and
above as part of the state-wide roll compost producers, than having Bokashi bin subsidies to help
out of the three bin system. an external waste facility process recycle your food waste in the
the garden waste. home and give your garden a treat!
Local household garden waste
is transformed into saleable, There are also limited facilities For more information visit
high-quality mulch to help fund currently available to process cockburn.wa.gov.au/waste
more projects, services and FOGO economically.
infrastructure in the community. The State Government’s current
Councils like Melville, which have waste levy, paid by local
chosen the Food Organics Garden governments for each tonne of
Organics (FOGO) method, can waste they landfill, is $70.
accept food and garden waste in The City’s goal is to reduce
their waste bin, but this is not the waste being sent to landfill which
method chosen by Cockburn. benefits the environment and our
Organic food waste and kitty litter ratepayers. Cockburn is all GO
Seven ideas to Celebrate Youth Week WA
#1 Develop your artwork skills #5 Get your Learner’s Permit #7 Become a skate and scooter pro
11 April 4-7pm 26 April 9.30am-3.30pm 9 April Ladies only
Join Perth Aboriginal Artist Jade Complete the five modules before 7-9pm Bibra Lake
Dolman. you take the driving test. Bookings
required. 16 April Scooter Competition
#2 Join us at the Human Library Midday-5pm Spearwood
#6 April Outrage holiday program
13 April 10am-12pm 26 April Skate Competition
16 April 3-5pm Bookings required 3-9pm Coolbellup
Hear people’s fascinating stories. https://bit.ly/2TjzJAv
27 April Ladies only
Skate Clinic & Comp
#3 Help us to nurture our garden
6-9pm Bibra Lake
15 April 10am-4pm
28 April Skate only
Refurb artwork of our table in the Midday-5pm Spearwood
veggie garden, plus replant the
garden beds. Information and bookings
T: 08 9411 3888
#4 Get job ready E: youth@cockburn.wa.gov.au
18 April 10am-4pm /cockburnyouth
Get your resume and cover letter
sorted. Bookings required. or visit: cockburn.wa.gov.au/events
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Events
Calendar
Find more great events and details
at cockburn.wa.gov.au/events
ANZAC Day Ceremony & Parade Cockburn
3 April 6 April 22 April
10 Steps to Marketing Cockburn’s Got Talent Final Man vs Fat Season 2
Free workshop Free event Registrations open
6.30-8.30pm Success Regional 1-2.30pm Harmony Oval, $45 per month
Sporting Facility Harvest Lakes, Atwell Visko Park, 39 Birchley Rd,
For clubs or community groups to Cheer on the contestants at the Yangebup
gain the skills to create marketing Cockburn Cultural Fair as they Sign up for the second season of
plans and what makes them battle it out for the title. Man vs Fat soccer league where
successful. you score by kicking goals and
11 April shedding kilos. Season starts
4 April 28 May. Limited places available.
ANZAC Youth Parade
How to Tender for Cockburn Registration:
Free event https://www.manvfatsoccer.com.
Free workshop 9.30am Schools form up at City of au/Home/Registration
7-9am City of Cockburn Cockburn Carpark, Spearwood
Administration Building The march to RSL Memorial
This event will outline how to Park commences at 9.45am
prepare a successful tender for followed by a 10am Service at
the City of Cockburn, and help you RSL Memorial Park, Spearwood
understand the requirements of Avenue.
tendering in Local Government.
Register: http://bit.ly/Tendering 14 April
Rehabilitating Roe 8
6 April Community Day
Cockburn Cultural Fair Free event
Free event 10am-2pm North Lake Reserve,
1-6pm Harmony Oval, Bibra Lake
Harvest Lakes, Atwell Find out about the exciting things
Experience the many cultures that planned for this space. Includes
reside in Cockburn through food, music, entertainment, children’s
dance, singing and more. Join us activities, information stalls
for our annual fair that celebrates and sausage sizzle (vegetarian
what makes us Cockburn. More options).
info page 3.
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Cultural Fair 10 Steps to Marketing
25 April 11 May 25 May
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Henderson Waste Recovery Start a Social Enterprise
and Parade Tour Cost $5
Free event Free tour 1-4pm Cockburn Health and
Dawn Service 5.45am, Memorial 9.30am-midday Meet at the council Community Facility
Hall, Hamilton Hill followed by administration car park
ANZAC Parade and Service at 10am Find out how to earn extra income
Visit our Henderson Waste from making a positive impact in
Roads affected - Rockingham Road Facility and see how waste can be your community.
and Carrington Street in the area minimised and avoided, reused and
surrounding Memorial Hall and the Registration: ticketbooth.com.au/
recycled into new products. CityofCockburn
RSL on Frederick Road, Hamilton Hill.
Registration:
11 May ticketbooth.com.au/CityofCockburn
Guided Indigenous Walk 20 May
Cost: $5
Worm Farming Workshop
9-10am Banksia Eucalypt
Woodland, Aubin Grove Cost $5
Join our experienced guide as 6-8pm Aubin Grove Sports and
they help you to explore the Community Facility
Nyungar use of land, six seasons They convert waste into liquid
and culture. Morning tea using fertilizer and castings that are
bush tucker foods will be provided. great for your plants!
All ages welcome. Registration:
Registration: ticketbooth.com.au/CityofCockburn
ticketbooth.com.au/CityofCockburn
6-14 April
Show Off 15 view all the works on show, most
Free event are available to purchase. Works
Each year invited Cockburn artists vary from abstract, traditional
emerge from their creative spaces painting, water colours, drawings,
to show off their artistic talents 3D works and more, there is no
at Show Off – Cockburn’s most limit to what these artists can
popular art exhibition. Open daily show off to you. Don’t miss it.
between 10am and 3pm at the More information see back page or
historic Memorial Hall, people can visit cockburn.wa.gov.au/showoff
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Climbing to the top
Anna Davey is a Hammond Anna said that she was thrilled by to seeing just how far up you can
Park resident aiming to reach the support from the City. climb!
the peak of her field – quite For more information about the
literally. “When I was first selected City’s grants and sponsorships
Anna works in the legal department to represent Australia, I program, visit cockburn.wa.gov.
of the public sector, but after hours wasn’t sure if I could afford au/communitygrants
she is a passionate competitive
climber. Spending 18 hours a week
to attend. However, I have
training, her hard work has begun now covered my out of
to pay serious dividends and last pocket expenses and am
year Anna was named Australia’s eternally grateful. I do have
No.1 female climber.
to resign from my work but
Anna is hoping to represent I’ll worry about that later
Australia on the international
stage in the near future. However,
and just live in the moment
there is no funding in Australia and follow my dreams.”
for competitive climbers. Athletes
must pay their own way to travel Each year, through the Cockburn
to international competitions. Community Fund, the City
Luckily for Anna, that changed distributes more than $1m
in February 2019 when the City in financial support to local
awarded her a $1,000 sponsorship individuals, community groups and
to compete at the International organisations for a wide range of
Federation of Sport Climbing - World activities and events.
Championships held in Tokyo. Best of luck Anna! We look forward Anna climbing her way to the top
5 minutes with Cr Lara Kirkwood
2. How should Cockburn look 4. If you had to convince
20 years from now? someone to move to Cockburn,
Ideally in 20 years our road what would you say?
networks will be improved where Cockburn is the best place to
movement across the City is first live, our community is diverse
class. Cockburn residents will yet inclusive and we can make
have an even larger choice of friends through many avenues.
local businesses to choose from
1. Name a person/mentor who in all parts of the City making 5. Which City of Cockburn event
has positively impacted your mini hubs of activity. is your favourite, and why?
role as a Councillor and how? Australia Day Festival at Coogee
Cr Steve Portelli was an 3. What is a current life goal, Beach. It’s an opportunity for
incredible community-minded big or small, that you are our community to come together
man who long before his passion excited to achieve?
to celebrate being Australian
of Roe 8, went out of his way Aiming to achieve my goals of regardless of our cultural
to provide me with valuable working towards a healthy, active differences.
advice on the community and and happy life starting with the
Neighbourhood Watch. Coogee Jetty to Jetty swim.
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Your Elected Members
Deputy Mayor
Mayor Logan Lee-Anne Smith,
K. Howlett, JP OAM
08 9411 3420 East Ward
We can all help to report crime in our community 0407 337 650 0497 953 153
Lkhowlett@cockburn.wa.gov.au lsmith@cockburn.wa.gov.au
Your information could
help solve a crime Cr Lara Cr Chamonix
It is often confusing to know if you Kirkwood Terblanche
should report something, and if East Ward East Ward
you do, what to report. No matter 0449 229 792 0404 696 306
how trivial you think something is,
lkirkwoood@cockburn.wa.gov.au cterblanche@cockburn.wa.gov.au
it is important to report suspicious
behaviour as your information helps
to build the bigger picture, identify
patterns and allocate resources. Cr Chontelle
Cr Phil Eva, JP Sands
What details should I provide? Central Ward Central Ward
0410 274 000 0411 612 382
Always give a good description with
as much detail as possible: peva@cockburn.wa.gov.au csands@cockburn.wa.gov.au
• Time, date and location of incident
• Describe what is happening
Cr Stephen Cr Carol
• Describe the people involved Pratt Reeve-Fowkes
(gender, age, hair colour, build, Central Ward West Ward
appearance)
0400 575 007 0404 111 526
• Registration and description of
vehicle if a vehicle is involved (make, spratt@cockburn.wa.gov.au creevefowkes@cockburn.wa.gov.au
model, colour, any distinguishing
features).
Please do not approach the offenders or Cr Michael
put yourself in danger. Only take photos Cr Kevin Allen Separovich
if it is safe to do so. West Ward West Ward
0419 901 735 0432 653 369
Who should I call? kallen@cockburn.wa.gov.au mseparovich@cockburn.wa.gov.au
• 000 (Emergency) – life threatening
emergencies
• 131 444 (Police) – non-emergency
situations that require police
attendance City of Cockburn Wards
• 1300 333 000 (Crime Stoppers)
– non emergency situations where
immediate attendance is not required Beeliar, Bibra Lake, Cockburn Central, Coolbellup,
Central
Munster, North Lake, South Lake, Wattleup, Yangebup
• 1300 26 72 33 (CoSafe)
– non emergency situations Atwell, Aubin Grove, Banjup, Hammond Park, Jandakot,
East
Leeming, Success, Treeby
For more information on safety and
crime prevention in Cockburn, visit: Coogee, Hamilton Hill, Henderson, Munster,
West
cockburn.wa.gov.au/crimeprevention North Coogee, Spearwood
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AN EXHIBITION
OF COCKBURN
ARTISTS
6-14 April
10am–3pm daily
Open for free
public viewing
Memorial Hall
Corner Rockingham Road
and Carrington Street,
Hamilton Hill
cockburn.wa.gov.au/events | 08 9411 3444
Contact Us In Person Postal Address
T: 08 9411 3444 (8.30am–5pm) Administration Building PO Box 1215
E: customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au 9 Coleville Crescent Bibra Lake DC
W: cockburn.wa.gov.au Spearwood WA WA 6965
8.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday
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