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.The series of seven, 2m high cylindrical aluminium drawings supported by posts resembling Aboriginal spears are easily viewed as a journey while walking along the wetland boardwalk at the new park on Remembrance Drive.The $145,000 artwork was commissioned by the City of Cockburn and funded through its public art program.Hamilton Hill artist Sharyn Egan created the works to recognise the contributions of Aboriginal people during times of conflict while defending their clans after the arrival of European settlement, to enrolling and fighting for their country alongside fellow Australians in the nation’s defence forces.

The City of Cockburn’s 2019-20 budget has been adopted by Council, with a rate rise of 1.90 per cent, the same as last year and slightly less than the average metropolitan increase of 2.1 per cent.The…

Water Corporation names Cockburn ARC its 40th waterwise aquatic centre.

Plans are underway to protect the threatened native turtle population at Bibra Lake in the lead up to the 2019-20 nesting season from September to February, peaking in October.City of Cockburn backed …

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Spearwood’s colonial and horticultural history has been revived in brilliant colour with two 20m murals by WA artist Irene Osborne on Spearwood Avenue.