What made the news in Cockburn – 6-13 June 2025

Friday 13 June:
A thriving artistic community has been quietly shaping Cockburn for decades, and some of its movers and shakers have been recognised for their significant contributions.

Thursday 12 June:
Foul smells and human waste from a burst sewerage main has inundated at least one Spearwood property, impacted several businesses and forced a halt to sailing club operations.

Strong community desire to improve road, pedestrian and carpark access to the coastal foreshore are among priorities included in the Coogee Beach Land Use Master Plan.

A team of Perth soccer players with intellectual disabilities, including many from Cockburn, are set to represent Australia on the world stage for the first time.

Sea Trumpeter, Yellow-headed Hulafish, Bearded Velvetfish, Striped Barracuda, Round-faced Batfish – they may sound improbable, but you can see all these characters and more at the Omeo wreck at our Coogee Maritime Trail.
Before you see these creatures underwater, a colourful sign detailing the more than 120 fish and marine species so far observed at the popular dive site is now available to whet your appetite.
Created by ecologist Dr Ruchira Somaweera and Philip Good, the sign is located at the sun shelter near the Omeo dive steps on Socrates Parade, North Coogee.

News that the Trump administration is reviewing AUKUS broke like a wave over Australia on Thursday.
Defence Minister Richard Marles has responded with determined calm, saying Australia has known about the review for "weeks" and that it was perfectly "natural and understandable" for the new administration to "look under the hood" of the submarine pact.

Wednesday 11 June:
At the City of Cockburn’s Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 10 June, Council adopted several recommendations, including endorsing the Coogee Beach Land Use Master Plan.
For more information, see the Agenda.
Please note that due to Council decisions, some items that appear in the Agenda may not have been carried as recommended. Updated decisions will be detailed in the Minutes on the City’s website once published in about 10 working days.

Sunday 8 June:
Libraries have always been sanctuaries. They're cool in summer, warm and dry in winter, have free wi-fi, comfortable seats and plenty of entertainment. But when librarians at Success library in the City of Cockburn noticed a teenage girl spending long hours in the library each day, they wanted to help.

As the destructive polyphagous shot-hole borer continues to run rampant in Perth, local governments are hurrying to apply for the first round of WA Tree Recovery Program funding.
See the City’s full media response on our website.

Friday 6 June:
A rare bat last recorded in Cockburn more than 30 years ago is among abundant and diverse native fauna recorded during surveys in bushland reserves in the City’s eastern and central suburbs. See page 10 of Local Government Focus.