What made the news in Cockburn – 23-30 October 2020

Friday, 30 October: One of the brains behind the jaw-dropping artwork at the iconic South Fremantle Power Station in North Coogee this year has described it as the ultimate labour of love. opens in a new window A signwriter by trade, Ross Scotland helped spearhead the words ‘It’s For Us’ on the pavement outside the abandoned facility, running the full length of the building – more than 140m – and stretching down towards Robb Street.

Several Cockburn-based businesses were honoured for outstanding support of their employees in their emergency services volunteer roles. opens in a new window The organisations were recognised at the Volunteer Employer recognition Awards whose recipients support volunteers from the State Emergency Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services, Bush Fire Service, Marine Rescue WA and the State Wide Operations Responses Division.

Thursday, 29 October: The City of Cockburn has been Highly Commended in the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) Renewable Energy Achievement Award for 2020. opens in a new window The City has the largest inventory of renewable energy systems of any local government in WA including 5,700+ solar panels, plus wind turbines, geothermal heating, methane gas capture and solar LED lighting.

North Coogee’s Barrow Park, containing a bicycle pump track and playground nestled between beachside high-density complexes, has been crowned Australia’s best play space by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects opens in a new window. Located at Shoalwater Street, the park replaced the original playground following requests to the City of Cockburn by South Beach Community Group for improved facilities for families living in the high density beachside suburb.

Monday, 26 October, 2020: The City of Cockburn encourages the community to participate in a variety of local activities it has planned to commemorate NAIDOC Week 2020 (8-15 November). opens in a new window Events include a flag-raising at the City, an author event with Aboriginal writer Stephen Kinnane, a Nyungar language singing workshop with award-winning Aboriginal performers Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, and Bush Tucker BBQ and Aboriginal Astronomy Night events for local youth.   A Perth man was bitten by a snake while running at Manning Park in Hamilton Hill. opens in a new window Young father Sam Herrmann saw the inside of an ambulance for the second time in as many days over the weekend after he was bitten.   A Success man had no time to celebrate a monster Scratch’n’Win prize because of a work emergency. opens in a new window

An educator who has dedicated the past decade to helping young mothers at a Hamilton Hill school has been recognised for her commitment to the cause. opens in a new window Port School Young Parent Centre manager Michelle Forsyth was named the judge’s choice winner at the NGS Super Scholarship Awards.

Western Australians are encouraged to support WA Small Business Day this Saturday, October 31, with shoppers asked to make a pledge to back local small businesses and local workers in the lead up to Christmas. opens in a new window The City of Cockburn launched its #ShopLocalCockburn campaign as part of its COVID-19 response to support the Cockburn business community and local economy. We are running a competition for locals who shop local, until 15 November, with amazing prizes on offer. opens in a new window