Bibra Lake Fun Run: where fitness meets family fun

Start warming up, because our iconic local fun run is back and will be held on Sunday 10 September 2023. 

There is a 6km and 12km course around our beautiful lake and runners of all ages and fitness levels are welcome – along with walkers, rollers, pram pushers, and dog walkers.  

Activities to keep the kids occupied on the day include Zumba, face-painting, nature play, and a sausage sizzle. 

Join more than 9,500 ratepayers using SmartRates

SmartRates is a flexible option that allows you to make weekly, fortnightly, or four-weekly direct debit payments instead of paying an annual lump sum, or four instalments which can be difficult. 

With SmartRates, you pay using continuous direct debit. This means there’s no need to remember due dates and you avoid any overdue fees. And to help alleviate costs for individuals and businesses, the City has eliminated its three per cent interest charge on SmartRates.  

Local Government election candidate information sessions — webinar

If you’re interested in becoming a candidate for the October 2023 local government elections then the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) and the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) have the forum for you.  

On Monday 14 August 2023 from 6pm you can access a free webinar which will give you all the information you need to understand the role of being a local government councillor and how to become one. Registration is important so that you can receive a link to join the webinar. 

During the webinar, you can also ask questions of representatives from the WAEC, WALGA and DLGSC.  

The Minister for Local Government David Michael, a former local councillor, will open the webinar.

Local Government election candidate information sessions — in person 

There will be a candidate information evening for prospective candidates at the City's Administration Building. There will be presenters from the Western Australian Local Government Association and City Staff. The session is free to Cockburn electors and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is mandatory. 

When: Wednesday 23 August 2023  
Time: 6-8pm  

To register, complete the registration form by 5pm on 21 August 2023. Registration is mandatory. 

Local government ordinary election close of enrolments

To be able to vote in the upcoming local government elections on 21 October 2023, your name must be on the Council Electoral Roll which is currently being prepared. 

You should automatically be enrolled for your residential address, but if you own more than one property in the district, you may be entitled to vote in more than one ward election. Also, if you own or operate a business on rateable property in a different ward, you may be entitled to more than one vote.  

Check your eligibility with our Rates Department on 08 9411 3444. To be included on the roll, registrations must be submitted by 5pm Friday 25 August 2023.