What made the news in Cockburn – 15-22 May 2026

Thursday 21 May:
It hasn’t taken long for Mason Cox to earn the love of the Fremantle faithful, but the premiership ruck is still searching for connection off the field.

Wednesday 20 May:
The Fremantle Dockers will play AFL Women’s home matches at the Club’s Cockburn headquarters for the 2026 NAB AFLW Season, in a move set to support future growth and elite standards for the program.
The masterplan, which was endorsed by the City of Cockburn at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 12 May, involves the development for recreation, education and community uses in a three-stage approach, including the achievement of hosting AFLW home matches at the facility for the upcoming season.

Two schools located near a homeless camp in Hamilton Hill have raised safety concerns after a student was allegedly attacked by a woman known to stay at the abandoned warehouse.
See the City’s full media response on our website.

A Coogee mum is rejoicing after her young son’s specialist disability bike, which was stolen from their family home on Saturday night, was found.

Almost 150 West Aussies will soon find out what it’s like to drop off parcels rather than receive them, with retail giant Amazon Australia announcing a flurry of seasonal vacancies.
Among the openings are 146 delivery and fulfilment roles in Perth, with most vacancies available at the retailer’s Jandakot and Kewdale facilities.

Monday 18 May:
Buildings, art displays and the general WA public will be splashed in orange this Wednesday to show the community’s appreciation for the hardworking State Emergency Services volunteers as part of Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) Day.
Cockburn volunteer Darryl Beer has dedicated more than 36 years to the SES, working as a rescue team leader and hosting training sessions.

Sunday 17 May:
Twelve months on from the highs she experienced as a teenager on Australian Idol, Banjup singer Gisella Colletti’s entry into adulthood as a professional artist has not been without its challenges.
Read Gisella’s May 2025 interview with the City for Quintessentially Cockburn.

Friday 15 May:
Cockburn’s Wetlands Centre is calling for volunteers to help plant thousands of native species this winter. The centre is running a series of community planning days around the Bibra Lake Reserve in May and June as part of its Thriving Wetlands, Thriving Community program. 

A reduction in bins along Cockburn’s beaches has resulted in less litter from beachgoers, according to new data.
See the City’s full media response on our website.
“Beachgoers often express thanks for my work and an understanding that litter is everyone’s responsibility, not just the bins and those employed to empty them,” said City of Cockburn Community Waste Education Officer Laura Hutchison.