What made the news in Cockburn – 19-26 March 2021
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Thursday, 25 March: Work has begun on the $9.3 million Frankland Park Sports and Community Facility in Hammond Park, with a symbolic sod-turning held on site. opens in a new window The multipurpose facility will be built on Frankland Avenue and include amenities to cater for the Hammond Park Junior Football Club and the Braves Baseball Club, which will use it as their HQ.
Greyhound Holly has sadly passed away after she was attacked by another dog in Spearwood last week. opens in a new window The dog involved in a fatal attack against greyhound Holly has been declared dangerous by the City of Cockburn. Read the City’s full response to WA media here opens in a new window.
Coogee Beach Caravan Park residents have banded together and vowed to ensure their livelihoods are not threatened by mooted redevelopment. opens in a new window The City has created a Coogee Beach Caravan Park information page on its website opens in a new window.
Wednesday, 24 March: The City of Cockburn’s new chief executive has heralded the council as one of the most appealing to work with in the State. opens in a new window
A year on from the closure of Glen Iris Golf Course, the fire to regain and retain the open green space still burns strong for local residents. opens in a new window The City has created a Glen Iris information page on its website opens in a new window.
Tuesday, 23 March: In this era of ever changing and persistent cyber threats, the City of Cockburn, Western Australia, is about half way towards achieving international certification for ISO 27001. opens in a new window
A pet greyhound received serious injuries after being attacked by a large crossbreed dog in Spearwood last week. opens in a new window Read the City’s full response to WA media here opens in a new window.
Monday, 22 March: Cockburn, like many areas of Perth and WA, is a thriving cultural melting pot which we are set to celebrate with the return of our annual Cultural Fair on Saturday, 10 April. opens in a new window Last year’s event was put on hold due to the global pandemic, but it’s back bigger and better than ever at Harmony Oval, Atwell. And to fit in with busy families keen to relax after a week of work, school and sporting commitments, we’ve changed Fair time to 3-7pm. A year on from its last-minute cancellation, Cockburn’s annual Show Off art exhibition is finally getting the chance to celebrate its sweet 16th and is open for free public viewing until 28 March. opens in a new window This year’s Show Off artwork will also appear in an online gallery opens in a new windowuntil March 31.