What made the news in Cockburn – 28 August-4 September 2020

Friday, 4 September: Spearwood Progress Association has given its blessing to Cockburn council’s plans for a mountain bike trail in Manning Park, although it wants the original plan scaled back. opens in a new window  In a release sent to the Herald, the association said it was a recent tour of the site with the council’s environment manager Chris Beaton that prompted the support.

The City of Cockburn is trialling a new program that transforms the food waste from local businesses into fertiliser and electricity. opens in a new window Local food retailers and restaurants are encouraged to apply to join what is the first free commercial food waste trial in Western Australia. opens in a new window

Jandakot residents and golfers have flagged a focus on the environmental importance of their “Glen Iris sanctuary” in their battle to stop a proposed residential estate proposed for the abandoned golf course. opens in a new window The Jandakot Residents and Ratepayers Association has organised a protest meeting for midday, Saturday 5 September at Yarra Vista Park, saying a “65-year-old ecosystem is under threat”.

Thursday, 3 September: The City of Cockburn responded to media questions about a report requested by Cr Kevin Allen into activities at Azelia Ley Homestead Museum. opens in a new window

Atwell resident and Yamatji woman Taylor-Jane Bellotti in the running to be crowned Miss NAIDOC Perth 2020 this weekend. opens in a new window The vet nurse and former Polytechnic West Aboriginal student of the year is passionate about improving mental health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Wednesday, 2 September: Success Primary School is among several WA schools to transform into smart, green Virtual Power Plants, as part of the State Government’s WA Recovery Plan.  opens in a new window The school will receive commercial batteries and solar panels. The batteries will enable schools to store their excess energy for later use, which will assist with grid stability.   Tuesday, 1 September: A much anticipated urban forest project will finally kick off in Hamilton Hill this September after delays caused by COVID-19. opens in a new window A partnership between the City, The Forever Project and Urban Impact Project, work on the forest will begin at the corner of Winterfold Road and Greenslade Street on September 10 culminating in a public Demonstration Day on site on 12 September.   An application for a service station in the heart of Aubin Grove has been withdrawn before its fate could be decided. opens in a new window Vibe Petroleum had submitted an application for the service station at the corner of Gaebler Road and Lyon Road, two arterial roads within the suburb. The future of the land is now uncertain after the applicants withdrew their application, just two months after it was submitted.

Monday, 31 August: Cockburn MLA Fran Logan announced he would stand down at the 2021 State election, 20 years after first being elected in the seat of Cockburn. opens in a new window Mr Logan will continue in his role as Minister for Emergency Services and Corrective Services until the election.   Saturday, 29 August: The footy club which once boasted Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett as a young ruck tyro gathered on August 29 at Davilak Oval in Hamilton Hill to commemorate its formation in 1961. opens in a new window The Cockburn Football Club reunion also marked the 50th anniversary of the CFC’s greatest triumph – the 1970 league premiership as the Cockburn East Fremantle Football Club when they were coached by footy legend Con Regan, who was also captain.