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On Wednesday 5 June, a combined effort of about 80 local school students and representatives from BHP Billiton Nickel West and Perth Region NRM installed 1200 seedlings at Governor Reserve, Rockingham to revegetate the dune system.

Nominations for the 2013 Community and Volunteer Awards closes soon and residents are reminded to submit them by 21 June.

The City has prepared a draft Masterplan and Development Policy Plan (DPP) to guide the future redevelopment of the Rockingham Northern Waterfront Sector, which is all the land bounded by Wanliss Street, Victoria Street, Patterson Road and the coast.

At the 63rd Australasian Reporting Awards held at Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday, 6 June, the City of Rockingham was for the first time awarded a Silver medal for its 2011/2012 Annual Report for excellence in reporting.

The Point Peron Geotextile Sand Container Groyne Construction achieved practical completion on 29 May 2013. Neo Infrastructure completed the works in five stages;
 

1. Sand Transportation from the Point Peron Stockpile to the GSC Groyne proposed footprint.
2. Filling of 2.5m3 Geotextile Sand Containers (GSC’s)
3. Excavation, placement of GSC’s and construction the Geotextile Sand Container Groyne.
4. Excavate and Transport Beach Sand from Point Peron Sand Trap to the western beach compartment for beach nourishment.
5. Reinstate beach profile to its natural state.

 
The foreshore was re-opened for public access on Monday 27 May 2013.
 

The City of Rockingham undertook a review of its ward boundaries and Councillor representation towards the end of 2012 in compliance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995.
 
As a consequence of the review Council recommended to the Local Government Advisory Board that:-

•  The existing boundary between Safety Bay Ward and Coastal Ward be amended. 
• The name of Coastal Ward be renamed Comet Bay Ward; and
•  The number of Councillors for the Rockingham Ward and Safety Bay Wards be reduced by one each; and the number of Councillors for the Baldivis Ward and Comet Bay Ward be increased by one each. 

The above changes provided more equitable representation and recognised the growth areas within the City.
 
The City is pleased to advise that the Local Government Advisory Board has accepted the City’s recommendation and will implement the changes for the October 2013 local government elections.
 
In summary the following change will be reflected:-
 
Rockingham Ward     -      3 Councillors, one position vacant 2013 (4 year term)
Safety Bay Ward          -      3 Councillors, one position vacant 2013 (4 year term)
Baldivis Ward              -      2 Councillors, two positions vacant 2013 (1 x 4 year term, 1 x 2 year term)
Comet Bay Ward        -      2 Councillors, one position vacant 2013 (4 year term)

The Australian Government has provided funds through the Caring for our Country Community Action Grants to assist the Waterbird Conservation Group to undertake planting in Maramanup and Folly Pools in Baldivis. This planting day is proudly supported by the City of Rockingham. Community members are invited to get involved and provide valuable assistance on the following days in June:

Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June
Saturday 8 June and Sunday 9 June
Saturday 15 June and Sunday 16 June
Saturday 29 June and Sunday 30 June

Come for as long as you like, all ages are welcome, bring a friend!
 
Please RSVP to Ruth at waterbirdgroup@gmail.com to confirm planting details.
 

The City of Rockingham Mayor Barry Sammels reminded ratepayers and residents to use their 2012/2013 Tip Passes before they expire: “Last year’s electronic Tip Passes expire at the end of this financial year on 31 July 2012.
 

Six Artists are the lucky recipients of the Castaways Sculpture Awards 2013 prizes. Announced by City of Rockingham Councillor, Leigh Liley at the exhibition opening on Saturday 11 May, The Owl & the Pussycat by North Fremantle artists Susie Marwick and Tony Connor, won the $5000 Alcoa Major Award for recycled sculpture with an aluminium component.

Castaways Sculpture Awards 11 - 19 May 2013 Rockingham Beach Foreshore

Bring your curiosity for a fascinating day of discovery and learning at the 2013 Castaways Sculpture Awards Forum: Sculpture with a Conscience on Wednesday 15 May from 9.30am – 1.45pm at Gary Holland Community Centre, 19 Kent St, Rockingham.

For the third year this year, seven primary schools will participate in the Castaways sculpture competition and exhibition, and for the first time 12 local secondary schools will add the artistic flair of their students to the works displayed on Rockingham Beach foreshore in a special Schools Exhibition being held on the final Castaways weekend from Friday 17 – Sunday 19 May.

The City of Rockingham will commence works to the construction of a Geotextile Sand Container Groyne in May 2013 with completion scheduled in June 2013.
 

      The Groyne construction will incorporate the following;

• Coastal Adaptation Protection – Geotextile Sand Container Groyne Construction
• Sand Nourishment to beach profile and fore dune
• Beach Access Improvements

 
Beach access between John Point car park, the Point Peron Education Camp School and Point Peron Boat Launching Facility will not be permitted throughout the duration of the groyne construction and sand nourishment works.

The City of Rockingham apologise for the short term inconvenience. However, the works are essential to improving coastal protection along this section of coast.

The Million Paws Walk is one of the RSPCA’s major national fundraisers, and for the first time this year the Rockingham Youth Advisory Council’s (YAC) Event Committee is bringing it to the City of Rockingham.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels has confirmed a Winter Short Film Fest for Rockingham. The popular 2012 film fest attracted five film makers and comprised of 11 short films, which were shown at Gary Holland Centre at a special evening event.

Entries are now closed for the City of Rockingham’s 2013 Castaways Exhibition, which attracted more than 70 entries this year. Forty-six artists will exhibit at Rockingham Beach foreshore between 11 and 19 May.

The City of Rockingham has released a draft Greening Plan for the area, which will be available for public comment from Monday 15 April to Monday 6 May, 2013.

Get all the information you need to know about the City of Rockingham's Community Grants on YouTube.

Federal Representative, The Hon. Gary Gray, Member for Brand, AO MP, and The Hon. John Day, MLA, Minister for Planning, visited the construction site of the new 4.5km road into Rockingham from the Kwinana Freeway this morning.

Speaking from the site at the corner of Bodman Place and Baldivis Road, Mr Gray launched the commencement of construction next month. Mr Gray said he was pleased to see work get started on the vital project:

“This project will improve access to the major industrial areas and port facilities of Rockingham, Kwinana, Garden Island and the Fremantle Outer Harbour as well as the Rockingham City Centre and surrounding residential areas.

“The Federal Labor Government has contributed $8.7 million towards this $17.8 million project.”

The project is due to commence construction next month and has been facilitated by the City and made possible through the $8.7 million in support from the Australian Government and the WA Planning Commission, which funded the acquisition of land process ($10.3 million).

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels was pleased the road will go ahead after thirteen years of work: “The City of Rockingham has been advocating and working towards this road entry from the Kwinana Freeway since it was first highlighted as a need in 2000.

“There were many negotiations and approvals to be met throughout the process and one of the key reasons we will now see this strategic project completed was the consultation and negotiation with State and Federal Environment Departments, landholders, and Indigenous representatives.

“This small stretch of road represents a significant change in the way people will be accessing the City of Rockingham, Garden Island and the Rockingham/Kwinana Industrial strip and will offer a dedicated freight route and a direct road to the coast for commuters.

“I am expecting we will see many local benefits directly and indirectly brought to Rockingham via this new road, which will be constructed in just over a year.

“Today, after so many years we can acknowledge the work that has been completed on this very detailed project and I am pleased that our community will benefit from this new gateway into the City.”

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels congratulated six local finalists who have been nominated for this year’s WA Youth Awards:

With many City of Rockingham residents heading off on holidays for Easter, local roads will be blessed in a special local ceremony being held on Thursday 28 March at 9:30am at Delphinus Reserve, corner of Read Street and Rae Road, Rockingham.

Mentally Healthy WA is on a mission to expose the mental health benefits of volunteering by inviting Western Australians to describe how their volunteer role helps to keep them mentally healthy.

Entries for the Open and Primary School categories for the Castaways recycled sculpture exhibition close this Friday 22 March 2013.

On 27 February 2013, in a written decision posted on the Liquor Commission’s website, Liquor Commission Deputy Chairperson, Seamus Rafferty found that an appeal and three applications to include additional evidence lodged by the City against Vibe and Zelda’s nightclubs in February 2012 were lodged vexatiously.

Residents of the City of Rockingham have rated the City’s overall performance on rubbish collection and recycling, roads, paths, libraries and parks and swimming pools, communication and points of contact.

On Friday 15 February, City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels met stakeholders; Federal Member for Brand, The Hon. Gary Gray AO MP, Liberal Party Upper House Member for South Metropolitan Region, the Hon. Phil Edman, MLC, Roger Cook MLA, Member for Kwinana, General Manager of PACT Construction, Jason Kunkler and Site Architect, Christian Wetjen at the site of the new Baldivis Library and Community Facility.

The Department of Fisheries will be hosting the 2013 Seaweek Educators' Expo - Western Australia's premier education experience for Seaweek, at the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre.

Seaweek is the Marine Education Society of Australasia's major annual campaign to increase understanding and appreciation of the sea and its living organisms.

The theme for Seaweek in 2013 is "Sustainable Seas".

Seaweek Educators' Expo is a fantastic learning and professional development opportunity - you can network with like-minded educators, meet knowledgeable marine and coastal educators and find out the latest in marine education in Western Australia.

Who Should go?

Seaweek Educators' Expo is suitable for Primary and Secondary teachers, pre-service teachers, environmental educators, and anyone interested in learning more about marine education in Western Australia.

What’s involved?

The main expo venue is the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre and Fisheries and Marine Research     Laboratories, Hillarys Boat Harbour

• Explore the theme “Sustainable Seas”
• Come on our exciting new Marine Biology Cruise, courtesy of Mills Charters
• Choose two of our six concurrent workshops in the afternoon
• Network with expert marine and environmental education providers and like-minded people
• Enjoy lunch, morning and afternoon tea in great surroundings!
• Receive resources you can use in the classroom

Please fill out the below registration form and return to Tanya Porter at the Department of Fisheries before Tuesday 26th February.

Seaweek-Registration-2013.pdf

By email – tanya.porter@fish.wa.gov.au
By fax - 9203 0347
By mail - PO Box 20, North Beach WA 6920

We look forward to seeing you!

The City's Facebook page is now restored to normal functionality. We appologise for any inconvenience over the last few days. The outage was related to a change in the Facebook naming policy.

Now in its ninth year the 18th Gone Fishing program will start on 18 February.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels announced the winners of the Nyoongar Art Award on Saturday 19 January at the Gary Holland Centre:

Penguin Island will remain open to the public while a black rat baiting program is conducted from today, 14 January until the end of February 2013.

According to the Department of Environment and Conservation, the island will remian open during the six week baiting period and visitors are still welcome. Please keep to the boardwalks, walk trails and main beaches during this time.

The baits, which are being used to eradicate invasive black rats, are fully contained in bait stations and are not readily accessible by the general public.
 

 

City of Rockingham Mayor Barry Sammels praised Rockingham’s New Year’s Eve revellers after a record crowd of up to 30 000 people converged on the foreshore from Wanliss Street car park to Palm Beach jetty to see in 2013:

Submissions are now open for the 2013 Castaways Poetry Prize until Friday 22 March 2013, with $400 available in prizes.

Citizenship Ceremony and Premier’s Active Citizenship Awards
Australia Day celebrations in Rockingham commence at 8.30am on Saturday 26 January, with the announcement of the Premier’s Active Citizenship Awards, followed by a special Citizenship ceremony at the Civic Centre.

The City of Rockingham is investigating an application for a Leisure and Tourism Traders Licence for ‘Skydive the Beach’ along the Rockingham Foreshore.

Canine birthday party caterers, Barkday Paw-ty have again visited the City of Rockingham Animal Care facility to host a special festive themed lunch for the dogs who will spend Christmas in the pound.

The City of Rockingham is again offering the community an exciting New Year’s Eve celebration from 5pm until midnight on Rockingham foreshore, which will this year feature headliners Pseudo Echo, Hit Factory and Festival of New Talent performers; Ross Lowe, Madeline Hoole, Cristina Poad, Jasmine and Dylan Atkins and more.

The City of Rockingham’s second year of Short Fiction Awards winners were announced at an Awards Ceremony at the Gary Holland Centre on Tuesday 27 November.

An abridged version of the following correspondence was reproduced in the Sound Telegraph Newspaper on 21 November 2012. The letter is from the City of Rockingham CEO, Andrew Hammond and addresses comments made to the press by Mr McCafferty.

The City of Rockingham was acknowledged for its work in building a mentally healthy community, winning an award at a World Mental Health Day event in Perth last night.

Tip Passes moved to a new electronic system in July 2012. Eligible rates notices issued by the City contained the usual eight tip entries included as two barcodes on the notice.

Council last week endorsed a Draft Climate Change Response Strategy, which identifies a suite of mitigation and adaptation actions to address climate change risks for the region over the next 60 years.

The four winners of the 2012 Act-Belong-Commit School Banner Competition were announced this week at a special awards ceremony with a total of 32 entries received from 16 schools around the region.

The City of Rockingham is the first Local Government in Western Australia to implement a new Australia Post mail-pack product specifically tailored for sharing Council news with local residents.

The City last week prosecuted local fast-food business, McDonald’s restaurant on Read Street. The outlet was fined $180, 000 plus court costs of $2,190.50.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels, this morning announced the opening of the new arts centre will be delayed by up to a couple of months: “The new Arts Centre on Kent Street will not be completed in time for the planned October opening.

The City is facilitating a certificate of competency in a Recreational Skippers Ticket for (RST) 16-24 year olds.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels congratulated the 12 winners of this year’s rate’s prize draw. Each randomly drawn winner will be sent a $500 cheque as a prize for paying their rates in full by the 22 August due date.

The City of Rockingham has reached a milestone 5, 800 likes from fans on its corporate page and more than 1750 on its Youth page.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels today invited Artists of Nyoongar heritage, living and working in Nyoongar country to submit art works to be considered for the ‘Respect Yourself, Respect Your Culture’ 2012 Nyoongar Art Awards: “I would like to encourage some of our very talented local indigenous artists to submit an entry in this year’s Nyoongar Art Award.

This week the City of Rockingham welcomed a new member to the Executive Management Team (EMT).

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels is encouraging locals to register, and to help organise the very first Relay For Life event for Rockingham and Kwinana:

Rockingham City Mayor Councillor Barry Sammels today issued a call for residents to register as a pioneer of the district:

Eight category winners were recognised at the City of Rockingham’s Community and Volunteer Awards 2012 held on Wednesday 15 August. 

As a result of four years of lobbying and consultation the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) has given conditional approval for the City to fund and construct a $180,000 dredged channel in the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park adjacent to the Bent Street Boat ramp.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels was last night delighted to announce the City has received a Development Application for the development of a seven storey Quest Serviced Apartment complex with conference facilities in Flinders Lane Rockingham:

City Rangers are set for an expansion in numbers this year with the approval of a new team member under the 2012/2013 Budget.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels has been recognised for his long commitment to Local Government at this year’s WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Convention where he was presented with a Long and Loyal Service Award.

City of Rockingham was recognised on Tuesday at the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards, where it took out two awards for Energy Efficiency Initiatives and Resource Recovery and Waste Management.

The City of Rockingham this week launched a short Youtube message for ratepayers, which explains the City’s financial situation and Council’s plan for an operationally and financially sustainable future. 

Need a little inspiration? Come along to the City of Rockingham’s three-hour writing workshop with award-winning guest author Amelia Beamer.

The severe storms that lashed the Rockingham coastline in June caused a minimum of $1million worth of damage to the City’s foreshores buildings, parks and other infrastructure.

Residents, business people, and school representatives are encouraged to nominate their gardens and school grounds for a Beautiful Gardens Award.

Effective from 1 July this year the City’s Millar Rd Landfill Facility was liable for the Federal Government’s Carbon Tax. The City’s waste facility sits just at the threshold for emissions at around 25,000 tonnes of Co2 or more per year.

City of Rockingham this week hosted a meeting with Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan to follow up on issues raised at the recent Community Information Session held in Rockingham on 16 May 2012.

Updated Department of Transport maps are now available.

City of Rockingham CEO was on Friday 29 June awarded the 2012 WA Leader of the Year at the first Institute of Public Administration Awards for Excellence (IPAA). The Awards ceremony was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Perth.

Refurbishment works have been completed on access paths, walkways and dune rehabilitation along the Shoalwater Foreshore Reserve.

Winners of the first City of Rockingham Castaways Photography Competition, have been announced.

The Baldivis Children’s Forest has won the prestigious United Nations Association of Australia award for Sustainable Education in the 2012 World Environment Day annual awards.

Tip passes go electronic in July 2012. Eligible rates notices issued by the City will contain the usual eight tip entries included as two barcodes in a detachable section on the notice.

The clean-up from last week’s two damaging storm fronts is still underway this week with City Officers focussed on clearing any remaining debris from roads and public parks and reserves.

The City of Rockingham is going electronic with its paper tip passes from July this year. All eligible rates notices issued by the City will have the usual eight tip entries included as two barcodes in a detachable section on the notice.  The new rates notices contain the tip passes.

The new Resource Recovery Calendar 2012 -2013 and Verge Collection brochures with information about the City's recycling and rubbish collection services will appear in letterboxes from today. They will be placed in a clearly marked envelope, so keep an eye out.

A second big storm front crossed the southwest of the State yesterday evening. Western Power says there are approximately 27,000 homes without power and nearly 10,000 of those remain off from the weekend.

The clean up from this week’s two damaging storm fronts is now well underway with interstate and local SES volunteers, Defence and Police Personnel and Local Government Officers assisting with property repairs and debris clearing.

Our Coastal Engineer and Conservation Officer inspected our foreshores and coastal areas for damage and erosion yesterday. They are recommending that residents keep clear of beach and coastal areas particularly the Rockingham foreshore area between Wanliss Street and Railway Terrace.

More severe weather is predicted to hit the Perth Metropolitan area this afternoon.

Severe weather on Sunday June 10 has left up to 107, 000 Perth homes and businesses without electricity.  So far Western Power has restored power supply to about 60 000 customers. Some suburbs in the City of Rockingham such as Baldivis and Port Kennedy are some of the worst affected.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels confirmed this afternoon that the three dogs involved in an attack on a six-year old girl at a Baldivis private property, have been euthanised:

The City of Rockingham together with the Town of Kwinana today launched a new free Health and Wellbeing program, Life at the Core Club to run from 1 June 2012 and 30 June 2013.

Last night Council endorsed the draft 'Youth Outdoor Recreation Space Strategy', which has been developed to provide a framework for the future provision of outdoor recreation spaces for youth. 

It's National Walk Safely to School Day. Children throughout Australia are being asked to walk to school with their parents or carers, while learning to be safe, active and healthy.

The results are in for this year’s Red Cross Blood Donation Challenge, which pitted 29 of Perth’s Local Government Areas (LGAs) against each other for the highest number of donations per population.

It is National Volunteer Week this week from 14 to 20 May. This is a special opportunity to recognise the contribution of more than 600 000 Western Australians who contribute to the wellbeing of our communities each year.

Thousands are set to flock to Rockingham Foreshore for the much loved annual Castaways Sculpture Awards, now in its fifth year. Visitors can expect the unexpected with 52 works exhibited along the beach and Boardwalk constructed using recycled materials.

The City has commenced a feral animal control program, which is targeting feral rabbit populations in
Dixon Road, Lewington, Lark Hill and Baldivis Nature Reserves.

Facebook today endorsed the City of Rockingham’s launch into the social media sphere at the City’s Business Leadership Forum, attended by more than 100 local business leaders, local government and State dignitaries.

From Monday 14 May, we are making some changes to the rubbish collection rounds. These changes will only affect some areas in the City such as Point Peron Hillman, around Harrington Waters, Baldivis, and Port Kennedy/Warnbro boundary.

More than 50 entries have been selected out of over 90 submissions for the Castaways 2012 Sculpture Exhibition, now in its fifth year. The City received almost double the number of submissions for this year’s competition and exhibition. 

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Brand MP Gary Gray, visited Rockingham on Wednesday to announce $7million in Federal funding to build a new GP Super Clinic for the area. It will be located on the corner of Civic Boulevard and Central Promenade, Rockingham.

Opening Hours
We will be closed between Good Friday the 6/04/2012 and Easter Monday the 9/04/2012.
All the rubbish collection services will remain the same as scheduled.
For Emergencies please contact our after hours number 08 9528 0333.

Waste Services over the Easter and ANZAC Public Holidays
Bins
Waste Services would like to remind residents that there are NO changes to your rubbish and recycle collection over the Easter Long weekend and ANZAC Day.

If your collection day falls on a public holiday, than it will be collected as normal. Please have bins out by 6am on your collection day. Bins placed out late will not be collected.

Landfill
The Millar Road Landfill, Baldivis will be closed on Good Friday, 6 April. It will open as usual on every other day 7.30am to 4pm.

Millar Road Landfill opening hours:

Friday 6 April Good Friday CLOSED
Saturday 7 April Easter Saturday Open
Sunday 8 April Easter Sunday Open
Monday 9 April Easter Monday Open
Wednesday 25 April ANZAC Day Open

Please contact Waste Services for any queries, (08) 9528 8550 during normal business hours.

A potential fire disaster was avoided early this morning in Karnup by the quick thinking of a City of Rockingham waste collection truck driver, who dumped load of waste that had caught fire in the rear of the truck.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels today congratulated Horticulture Trainee, Carmel Rollinson (20) for her recent win at the inaugural Apprentice and Training Awards run by the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).

On the eve of Harmony Week, 15-21 March, the City was last week acknowledged for being a multicultural community leader at this year’s Multicultural Community Service Awards.

Get down to the Outdoor Cinema at Rockingham Regional Environment Centre for a scary Friday Fright Night for YOUthFest 2012.

The City of Rockingham is developing a Public Open Space Strategy and we would like to know what you think about our local parks, reserves and ovals.

The City of Rockingham is working together with the Town of Kwinana to plan and deliver a range of physical activity and self-development programs and classes to encourage healthier communities.

Late last week, Val English a principal ecologist from the Department of Environment and Conservation and Ryan Vogwill an Associate Professor from the School of Earth and Environment at the University of WA visited Lake Richmond in Rockingham to conduct water quality testing and sample the thrombolites at the site.

Detailed findings of the Customer Satisfaction Survey 2011 are now available.

“Ask and know your loved ones’ wishes” is the theme of DonateLife Week 2012. Beginning last Sunday 19 February, DonateLife Week aims to raise national awareness about organ and tissue donation and to increase donation rates.

As students in the City of Rockingham go back to school head back to school, motorists are reminded to be extra cautious when travelling in school zones.

Last year more than 565,510 volunteers cleaned up around 16,464 tonnes of rubbish across Australia, in the largest community participation event in the country.

Do you know how to tell the difference between the pest European Wasp and a native Paper Wasp?

The City’s hugely popular accessible beach matting is now available at Waikiki foreshore in response to community requests.

New Year’s Even in Rockingham was a huge success in 2011 with as many as 20,000 revellers converging at Churchill Park on Rockingham foreshore to see in 2012.

Next time you visit the Millar Road Recycle Facility, keep an eye out for its unique new landmark, a giant pelican made of items found at the Landfill such as a kayak for a beak, a chest made of a car bonnet and ceiling fan ‘feathers’.

City of Rockingham Council this week adopted a Submission to the Local Government Metropolitan Review Panel.

Ten impounded dogs got an unexpected treat last week when doggie indulgence creators Norma and Alysia from Barkday Paw-ty arrived to host a special doggie Christmas Party at the pound.

On Thursday 1 December, the City of Rockingham celebrated International Day for People with Disability (IDPD) with a free community barbeque from 11am to 2pm at Churchill Park, on the Rockingham Foreshore. 

To coincide with the Rockingham Funstation’s re-opening celebrations and rebranding as the Playground, up to 20 local artists have registered to compete for public recognition in a four-day Urban Art Expo to decorate the new improved venue.

Lot 401 Civic Boulevard, Rockingham

Section 3.58 of Local Government Act 1995

Daniel Kelley Skate Park at Rhonda Scarrott Reserve in Golden Bay will be launched this Saturday 22 October.

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) gets bigger every year and this year the Gary Holland Centre will host a five-hour writing marathon; the Night of Writing Dangerously, from 5-10pm Saturday 12 November.

Nine candidates competed for five vacancies in this year’s Local Government election, with results announced late Saturday night.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels spoke this morning about the new Carbon Tax, which was passed through Parliament’s Lower House this week:

There is still time to vote in the 2011 Local Government Elections. Postal votes needed to have been mailed by Monday 10 October. However, people can still drop votes into the City’s Administration Building in person until Friday 14 October at 4:30pm or on Election Day, Saturday 15 October between 8am to 6pm. The Ballot box is located at Reception’s front counter.

 

There is still time to vote in the 2011 Local Government Elections. Postal votes needed to have been mailed by Monday 10 October. However, people can still drop votes into the City’s Administration Building in person until Friday 14 October at 4:30pm or on Election Day, Saturday 15 October between 8am to 6pm. The Ballot box is located at Reception’s front counter.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels congratulated the 12 winners of this year’s rate’s prize draw at a special presentation on Thursday 6 October last week. Each winner was presented with a $500 cheque for paying their rates in full by the 22 August due date.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels congratulated the 12 winners of this year’s rate’s prize draw at a special presentation on Thursday 6 October last week. Each winner was presented with a $500 cheque for paying their rates in full by the 22 August due date.

The Act Belong Commit PhotoVoice Awards were a highlight of the week at the City of Rockingham.
Winners of this year’s competition were announced at a special ceremony held Wednesday night 28 September.

Since 1998 the City of Rockingham has been working in partnership with local schools, creating colourful and memorable banners to adorn Read Street, one of the main thoroughfares of Rockingham.

City of Rockingham Mayor Sammels launched a new five year Youth Strategy for the region last Thursday 29 September.
Speaking about the launch, Mayor Sammels said it was important to develop a targeted youth strategy that reflects the identified concerns of young people and offers a framework to create solutions.

“We consider the support and development of our young people as intrinsic to a successful future. Their attitudes and achievements will impact all sectors of the community as they transition through life to maturity.

“According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census figures from 2006, young people aged 12 – 24 comprise up to 19% of the Rockingham community. We believe the potential of young people is one of our most valuable resources.

“Rockingham Council believes partnering with the community to deliver measurable results on shared goals and priorities is fundamental to shaping our region and guiding the priorities of Council.”

Developed following extensive consultation with community representatives, local service providers, youth advisory councils, parents and high schools, the strategy will focus on delivering youth friendly spaces and programs that offer opportunities to engage and empower young people.

The research underpinning the Youth Strategy also considered international, national, state and local trends. Local surveys had much in common with all respondents emphasising the need for an iconic attraction such as theme park or adventure park, large music festivals, legal graffiti walls and a Youth Centre.

Young people were concerned in general about the City’s reputation, graffiti and transport. Their personal concerns were centred on peer pressure, bullying, alcohol use, school pressure and relationships.

Mayor Sammels said: “The strategy will focus on retaining popular existing youth programs
Such as Gone Fishing, the Schools Banner Competition, annual Youth Festival and Junior Council, while working with service providers to build the capacity of young people to become connected and contributing members of our community.”

“Long-term goals include the provision of community facilities and services that are well utilised, accessible and cost effective, and where appropriate, multi-functional.”

 

City of Rockingham Mayor Barry Sammels has reminded people to be responsible dog owners following a dog attack that occurred On Smythe Street Rockingham at about 5.30pm on Wednesday 14 September:

Local Member of Federal parliament Gary Gray yesterday announced that the City of Rockingham will receive $5.57 million to construct a library and community centre in Baldivis.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels yesterday launched six new pieces of free fitness equipment, which has been installed at the request of community members at three sites around the lake at City Park, Rockingham.

The City of Rockingham is currently reviewing its Community Security Service, a 24 hour response service providing security patrols throughout the City of Rockingham. A component of the review includes a short community survey about the service.

Hearing Awareness Week is from Sunday 21 to Saturday 27 August. Members of the Autumn Centre, Rockingham, will have the chance to see Australian Hearing Ambassador and television personality, Doctor John D’Arcy speak about hearing in a unique question and answer session on Wednesday 24 August from 9.30am.

The City last night hosted the Celebrating Rockingham Awards 2011, which offer a unique opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contribution and achievements of individuals, groups and organisations for their work in developing a strong, connected, healthy and safe Rockingham community.

Naragebup’s Environmental Centre staff together with Green Group members braved the rough weather conditions on Thursday 28 July, to remove invasive weeds and plant 300 sedge and melaleuca plants at Bungaree Drain, with another 700 expected to go in this week.

The City of Rockingham will today celebrate National Aborigines and Islanders  Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week with a flag raising ceremony, cultural performances, story-telling, and stallholders who will showcase services for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Under the 2011 Act-Belong-Commit Sponsorship Initiative, five women’s winter sporting teams have received $1000 each to go towards new team uniforms.

In a first for the City of Rockingham, youth targeted DVD The Gathering was screened to about 65 attendees from 22 local schools at Ace Cinemas on Wednesday 22 June.

Speaking from Canberra yesterday morning City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels welcomed the announcement from Minister for Defence, Stephen Smith MP, that the Department of Defence will review the geographical positioning of the nation’s defence resources.

The City is seeking expressions of interest on a library bus service from community members who are unable to get to Safety Bay Library or Warnbro Community Library.

Entries for the third annual Act-Belong-Commit PhotoVoice Rockingham amateur digital photography competition are now open.

Special meetings of the Corporate and Engineering Services Committee and Council will be held to consider the adoption of the City of Rockingham Budget for 2011/12.

As of 1 July 2011, a mattress brought to the Millar Road Landfill will incur a $16.50 fee.

There is nothing quite like settling in for some cinema on a cold night, and for the first time this year, the City of Rockingham together with In the Bin is offering the community a unique winter film event to entertain, inform and delight audiences with 14 international and local short film creations.

The winners of the City of Rockingham’s first Short Fiction Awards have been selected.

With the winter season upon us, now is a great time to prepare your property for storms and winter rains.

The hunt is over for the City of Rockingham’s Waste Services Department. They have found a new Waste Mascot to champion the Reduce Reuse and Recycle message.

The City of Rockingham yesterday launched a new online mapping tool for use by the community.

 

The City of Rockingham will today launch a new online mapping tool for use by the community.

Friday 20 May 2011 is National Walk Safely to School Day. Children throughout Australia are being asked to walk to school today with their parents or carers, while learning about being be safe, active and healthy.

This April, residents got to know their neighbours with 15 City supported Community BBQs taking place throughout the region.

The community, in partnership with Council has developed a clear and powerful vision for the future of the City of
Rockingham under its new ten year Strategic Community Plan.

This vision will guide and assist us with our continuing journey in leading Rockingham’s evolution into one
of the safest, most liveable and sustainable Cities in the nation.

The City is the first Local Government in Western Australia to produce a fully integrated Community Plan, based on the Minister for Local Government's Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and Guidelines, which were released in October 2010.

Nominations are now open for the Celebrating Rockingham Awards.  The Awards recognise and celebrate the contribution and achievements of individuals, groups and organisations in developing a strong, connected, healthy and safe Rockingham community.

Winners of the region’s most prestigious sculpture competition were announced at the Castaways Exhibition launch on Saturday 7 May.

Wave energy developer Carnegie announced last week the completion of the successful offshore trial of its commercial scale CETO 3 unit.

At its Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 27 April, the City of Rockingham Council endorsed a new Waste Strategy for the region with a 20 year vision for the future.

Castaways Sculpture Awards 7 - 15 May 2011 Rockingham Foreshore
It’s fun, innovative and highly original. Now in its fourth year the much-anticipated annual Castaways Sculpture at Palm Beach, Rockingham is set to delight, astound and provoke new ways of thinking about recycled materials as art.

The section of Goddard Street between Dixon Road and Chalgrove Avenue will be upgraded to a new dual-carriageway allowing for two lanes of traffic in each direction, with works commencing this week.

The City will be issuing Permits to Burn from Monday, 2 May 2011.

Visitors to this year’s Castaways Sculpture awards can look forward to a newspaper-wrapped megalodon fin cutting through the surface of the sand like a knife; an umbrella made from used fan casings; and a gaggle of free range chooks sculpted from recycled chicken mesh amongst almost fifty sculptures from sculptors around the state.

Last week the City’s Operation Timberfoot project was one of four waste management projects to be awarded a share of $181, 000 in state funding under the Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme (SWIS). 

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels, this week expressed concerns over landowners in Baldivis east of the Kwinana Freeway using unsuitable soil and fill to improve the usability of their land prior to winter.

The latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics released yesterday rate the coastal haven of Rockingham with the second largest growth rate in the State at 3.9% in 2009/2010.

The City of Rockingham reminds residents and visitors are reminded not to feed wild birds that inhabit wetlands parks and lakes in the area.

Nine Local Governments covering the coast from Cape Peron to Cape Naturaliste in the South West of Western Australia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which pledges cooperation and integration of effort in responding to the impacts of climate change.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Report for the City of Rockingham for the 2009/2010 Financial Year has been adopted by Council.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Electors of the City of Rockingham will be held in the Reception Room of the Council Administration Building on Monday, 4 April 2011 at 6:00pm.

On Wednesday 23 February, the City of Rockingham, together with the City of Mandurah hosted more than 70 high level Local Government representatives from Australia and New Zealand at a special cocktail function for the Chief Officers Group.

Two delightfully eclectic lounges have been radically redesigned by young people to amuse, inspire and beguile with a pre-recorded selection of their stories, thoughts and hopes for the future.

Entries are now open until 10 March for the 2011 Castaways exhibition which showcases art pieces created from recycled materials.

The awards ceremony for the City of Rockingham 2010 Act-Belong-Commit School Banner Competition will be held on Wednesday, 30th June from 4:30pm- 6pm in the Council Administration Building, Reception Room.

With a focus on healthy eating, food budgeting and physical activity the FOODcents® program assists people in making healthier food and lifestyle choices.

Foodcents Workshops Flyer

Have you made a resolution to be more physically active in 2010? Do you enjoy walking in your local area? Would you like to get out more and meet new people in Rockingham while doing something positive for your health?

The City of Rockingham is investigating community interest in the development of a community garden. The City of Rockingham in partnership with Great Gardens will run two free gardening workshops, with presenters sharing their knowledge on the best Western Australian specific Waterwise gardening practices.

The City of Rockingham’s annual Australia Day celebrations are to be held on Tuesday 26 January 2009 from 11:00am – 4:00pm.