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25.01.2022 Today at 4.30pm Perth time (Monday 25 Jan) join others all across Australia, as we come together to be part of #ChangeTheHeart. You can find out more, including all the TV, radio and online details, local gatherings, etc. on the Common Grace website: https://www.commongrace.org.au/tunein, as well as the order of service booklet.

25.01.2022 Today we commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in the Vietnam War. Thank you to the Totally & Partially Disabled Veterans WA for the invitation to the service today.

25.01.2022 We are currently exploring options for future improvements to Port Kennedy Boat Launching Facility to ensure it can continue to meet community needs. Have your... say on the future developments of Port Kennedy Boat Launching Facility via our website www.rockingham.wa.gov.au//port-kennedy-boat-ramp-duplicati See more

25.01.2022 City of Rockingham’s Community Grants Program - round three is open! Applications must be submitted by 4.30pm Friday 20 November 2020 to be assessed in round three (outcomes known end of February 2021 e.g. for programs, projects, events from March 2021 onwards). In addition, you can apply for Community grants (at least 6 weeks prior to events) up to $3,000 at any time: https://rockingham.wa.gov.au//sch/community-grants-program

24.01.2022 Have your say on the City’s Strategic Community Plan. A minor review is required every 2 years. Submissions close at 4.30pm on Wednesday 29 July 2020.

24.01.2022 It was a pleasure to attend and present the Leadership Awards and Award for Excellence on behalf of the City of Rockingham this morning at the Port Kennedy Primary School. Pictured here with Eli Harries the School Captain who won the Leadership Award (with Ava Bowlin) and the new Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling - Captain Gary Lawton. Eli was also Dux of the school. Well done to all students, parents, teachers and staff involved.

24.01.2022 Get along and support this.

22.01.2022 Some great local music on the Rockingham Foreshore this Australia Day from 4pm to 7pm (Tues 26 Jan). Also free activities for the children, roaming performers and food trucks. Sorry no fireworks this year.

21.01.2022 It was a pleasure to attend the Yr 6 Graduation Ceremony this morning at the Comet Bay Primary School and present several awards on behalf of the CIty of Rockingham. Well done to all the students, staff and families involved.

21.01.2022 Thank you to all that have served and are currently serving in our defence forces. We will remember them.

21.01.2022 Good news for residents last night.

18.01.2022 Attention Port Kennedy residents. Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA is planning a hazard reduction burn for Friday 28 August within the Port Kennedy ...Primary School site, La Manche Avenue (after school finishes). Signs will be placed around the area to remind motorists and residents to close windows and turn off their air conditioners. The burn is dependent on weather conditions. For updates on planned burns please visit emergency.wa.gov.au

18.01.2022 Well done to Councillor Lorna Buchan who is my fellow Comet Bay Ward Councillor at the City of Rockingham. Lorna is very dedicated and goes the extra mile for residents and the community. She is not afraid to question, learn and make tough decisions: https://youtu.be/ncbyRkaUyxw

17.01.2022 Exciting news - I was recently endorsed as the Liberal candidate for the State district of Warnbro. This includes the suburbs of Warnbro, Port Kennedy, Secret Harbour, Golden Bay, Singleton, Karnup and part of Baldivis (south of Sixty Eight Rd). I have been fighting for our community as a City of Rockingham Councillor and now I want to step up and represent Warnbro in State Parliament. Our community expects their local MP to fight for the issues that matter most to them. That...’s exactly what I will do. The WA state election is not until Sat 13 March 2021 (next year) so we have a fair way to go. For too long the State Electorate of Warnbro has been a safe Labor seat. This has resulted in very few projects being delivered in the area including: a) the construction of the Karnup Train Station (broken Labor election promise) and insufficient parking at the Warnbro Train Station, b) expanding urban development in the area without the identification of a future Police Station between Mandurah and Rockingham, c) protecting the remaining sand dunes in Golden Bay from inappropriate development, and d) the provision of much needed public infrastructure and effective management of the Port Kennedy Scientific Park and Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, especially with the recent sale of 22 hectares of public land in Port Kennedy for $29 million. I am passionate about serving and fighting for our local community. I believe in local solutions to local problems and will fight for the issues that matter most to you and your family. I have the work ethic, skills and experience to be a strong advocate for you and Warnbro in State Parliament. Please get on board and like my page. Thank you all for your support! https://www.facebook.com/Mark4Warnbro/

17.01.2022 Have a look at the options to duplicate the Port Kennedy Boat Ramp and complete the survey.

17.01.2022 Due to the COVID-19 restrictions the function room at the City is still be used for office space. Many people would be pleased that we purchased our own drinks after the Council meeting last night. It was good to have Andy Burns (previous Councillor) along to hear about many of the exciting plans for Tourism Rockingham.

17.01.2022 Well done to the dedicated group of people in the community that persisted to get a Blue Tree for Rockingham to raise awareness againt depression and mental illness. The tree is located on the corner of Safety Bay Road and Baldivis Road. R U OK? - stay connected. If you feel like something’s not quite the same with someone you know there’s something going on in their life or you notice a change in what they’re saying or doing - trust that gut instinct and take the time to a...sk them Are you OK? You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change, or even save, a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in Visit ruok.org.au

16.01.2022 Perfect day to be at the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury to chair the Peron Naturaliste Partnership AGM. We also had a great presentation on how the beaches have changed between Rockingham and Busselton over the past 3 years from research undertaken with UWA and the local government authorities. For more info go to: https://www.peronnaturaliste.org.au/

13.01.2022 Love film? You’ll love this accessible festival of high quality international short films that reflect the diverse experiences of people with disability. As Chairperson of City’s Disability Access & Inclusion Advisory Committee we watched a few of the films after our meeting today. To watch, choose the program that you’d like to view and click the button below to get started. To find out more about open captions and audio description, scroll down to see a document that explai...ns what these are. The password for all of the programs is: WAFFONLINE https://rockingham.wa.gov.au//inclusive-events-and-programs

13.01.2022 Unless urgent action is taken by the WA Government the colony on Penguin Island may be extinct within a few years Please sign the petition calling on WA Premier Mark McGowan and new WA Environment Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson to direct the DBCA to update the Shoalwater Marine Park Management Plan, and develop and implement a science-based recovery plan for the little penguins as a matter of the http://chng.it/8QWTXWF7MY

12.01.2022 It was a pleasure to attend and present a couple of awards on behalf of the City of Rockingham at the St. Bernadette’s CPS Yr 6 Graduation ceremony tonight. Well done to all the students, teachers, staff and families on adapting to the challenges of the year.

12.01.2022 The May Council minutes are now available on the City's website at rockingham.wa.gov.au/minutes. The meeting was held electronically and a recording can also be viewed on the City's website at rockingham.wa.gov.au/meetingrecordings.

11.01.2022 Top reasons for keeping your cats at home: Reduces the risk of your cat getting harmed Enjoy more quality time together Reduces the chance of your cat straying or getting lost... Stops them harming or killing wildlife Avoids problems with your neighbours Prevents them interacting with unsterilised roaming cats Gives them a better chance for a healthier and happier life Safer at home, don't let me roam. For more information on being a responsible cat owner visit Rockingham.wa.gov.au/cats

11.01.2022 Well done to all the Year 6 students, staff and parents at the Golden Bay Primary School. It was a pleasure to present some leadership awards this morning on behalf of the City of Rockingham.

08.01.2022 Don’t forget the Native Plants Giveaway is happening this Sunday 2 May and Monday 3 May, between 8am- 2pm. The event is taking place at the Rockingham Golf Club, Elanora Drive, Cooloongup and will be hosted by Native Plants WA nursery. Residents will be able to collect up to 10 free seedlings per household. Please note that these plants will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis, so get in quick to avoid disappointment. ... Please bring proof of address (such as a driver’s licence) to verify that you live in the City of Rockingham. Visit https://bit.ly/3fVUoW4 for more information.

08.01.2022 Electors in the City of Rockingham will be able to elect the Mayor directly at the next local government elections, after Council approved changes to the method... of filling the office of Mayor at its meeting on Tuesday 22 September 2020. Council resolved to introduce an ‘elector Mayor’, which will replace the current system whereby councillors elect the Mayor among themselves. This change means the community will be able to vote directly on who should fill the office of Mayor at the next local government elections, which are scheduled to occur in October 2021. Understand more about the change and what it means at https://rockingham.wa.gov.au//council-approves-change-to-m

08.01.2022 Do you think a $200 write-off to Council rates would help people experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Read on: Back in March when the Council directed the CEO to prepare the 2020/21 Annual Budget with no increase in rates as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a lot of uncertainly and unknown financial implications. There still is. The Council in preparing the budget needed to find ways to reduce expenditure, use savings or increase debt. Ord...inarily, an outer metropolitan local authority like Rockingham would be considering a rates increase around 2.5% to keep up with inflation, fund the necessary increase in staff, services and facilities to a growing population. The decision of the State Government NOT to defer the revaluation of properties for metropolitan local governments has muddied the water and made it extremely difficult for Council not to increase rates for all properties. In order to collect the same rates yield as last year, the model and rate in the dollar proposed by the City staff has resulted in the rates for the majority of ratepayers decreasing or staying the same. I acknowledge and I am not happy that 29% of ratepayers rates could increase. The generous financial support provided by the Federal Government in the way of Job Keeper, Job Seeker and other payments has provided a lot of relief to many people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopefully, people may have also been able to save some money with less travel, dining and entertainment options as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions. This relief may be artificial and short term so I have recommended an addition to the proposed financial hardship policy (also being considered this month) to write-off $200 from rates to provide additional relief to those residential and small business ratepayers negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. I am uncertain how many people are genuinely in financial hardship and have not received adequate financial support and/or lost employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed addition to the policy acknowledges this and proposes to assist them even if their rates decrease, stay the same or increase. I am still considering the option to provide a concession to only those ratepayers whose rates may increase.

08.01.2022 It was pleasing to hear that the Premier also announced tonight some financial compensation for those businesses that have been affected by the lockdown.

08.01.2022 Wonderful to attend and present an award on behalf of the City of Rockingham at the Grade 6 Graduation Assembly at Rockingham Lakes Primary in Port Kennedy this morning. There were a few watery eyes from students, staff and parents. Well done to everyone involved in the school community. I encouraged the students to 1. keep learning each day, 2. smile & have fun and 3. look out and help others. It has been a pleasure attending all the graduation ceremonies this year.

07.01.2022 It was a pleasure to recognise and thank many of the volunteers that contribute so much to our City. We love our volunteers and so many services and activities would not be possible without them. Each community organisation that is based in the City gets to nominate 1 person each year.

06.01.2022 A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Monday 3 May at 4.30pm in the Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is for Council to consider and adopt a ...Code of Conduct for Council members, committee members and candidates, a policy to guide the management of complaints arising from the Code of Conduct, and other matters related to managing and determining such complaints. The agenda is available at rockingham.wa.gov.au/agendas The meeting is open to the public and there will be public question time, but only in relation to the above purpose. COVID-19 restrictions apply. Please check our COVID-19 information for the latest updates at rockingham.wa.gov.au/coronavirus.

06.01.2022 It was a pleasure and honour to attend the ANZAC remembrance ceremony at Warnbro Primary School this morning. Well done to all the students and staff involved. Lest we forget.

05.01.2022 Beacon is a cyber safety educational app designed to keep parents and carers up to date with trusted, tailored information, to help keep their kids safe online. I just was part of a Webinar through the Fathering Project and have downloaded the app. Lots of tips and tools for the whole family. https://beacon.telethonkids.org.au

04.01.2022 Well done to the students, staff and families at Living Waters Lutheran College for the successful completion of a challenging year. I attended the Secondary School Presentation Night and it was a pleasure to present awards for Effort and Academic Excellence on behalf of the City of Rockingham. Hats off to the excellent musical performances and the many award recipients.

04.01.2022 Good news for West Australians...

04.01.2022 Good news for Point Peron with funds secured towards coastal management.

03.01.2022 You can be involved in scientific research by taking photos of beaches from a fixed smartphone camera stand. These photos are then uploaded, emailed and/or shared via social media to a database where they are analysed to measure how the beach is changing. The closest ones are on the Mersey Point Jetty near Penguin Island and the Henson Street Reserve, Mandurah. The information will help us study coastal processes to better understand coastal dynamics. It can also be used by ...decision makers such as local governments in coastal planning and management. Furthermore, decision makers and coastal researchers can use this data to investigate how much the beach may change during extreme conditions, or in response to the long- term effects of climate change. I encourage beach users to get involved in collecting scientific data so that we can continue to enjoy the beaches we value. The Peron Naturaliste Partnership has partnered with the University of Western Australia to implement the first ‘CoastSnap’ project in Western Australia. CoastSnap, which started in NSW, is now a successful global initiative that is engaging and involving the community in scientific and environmental research to monitor our changing coastline. The sites include vulnerable coastal locations in each of the nine Partnership member Local government areas - Mersey Point Jetty, Rockingham; Silver Sands, Mandurah; Heron Point, Birchmont; Preston Beach; Binningup Beach; Eaton Foreshore; Dolphin Discovery Centre, Bunbury; Dalyellup Beach; and Busselton Jetty You can view photos submitted by citizen scientists on the CoastSnapWA Facebook page. For further information visit the Peron Naturaliste Partnership website: https://www.peronnaturaliste.org.au

03.01.2022 It was a wonderful day for golf (yesterday)! Thanks Dirk & Peter from the Port Kennedy Progress Association for showing me around the course. The structure plan for the area (back 9 holes) for residential development is being considered by Council this Tuesday (26 May).

02.01.2022 Men's Health Week (MHW) has officially begun! For a chance to win a $70 gift voucher from Bunnings simply comment on the City of Rockingham Facebook post a tip or photo sharing how you like to stay healthy. 2 winners will be drawn at random. To get some great tips on men’s health and for competition T&Cs, check out rockingham.wa.gov.au/menshealthweek

02.01.2022 Ace Cinemas in Rockingham is screening this movie on Monday 17 May at 11am and 6.30pm. Book your tickets here: https://acecinemas.com.au/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y06fUGwV34A