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The current pandemic has had a huge impact on businesses, with many changing the way they operate and trying to adapt to a new and difficult environment.The Berrigan Bar & Bistroin South Lake has had to shut its doors to regular customers and instead has started preparing affordable meals for the community, using their drive through as a collection point. From 10am-8pm customers can drive through, pick from a range of ready-made meals and use tap and go for contactless payment.
Owner Cameron Vinicombe said the support from the community has meant that they have been able to re-instate three of their chefs who had been stood down. They are also eligible for the JobKeeper payments, so may be able to put on more staff and expand their menu in the coming days. Keep an eye on The Berrigan Bar & Bistro's Facebook page for some exciting new menu items. The Berrigan Bar & Bistro, 758 Berrigan Dr, South Lake WA 6164.
Local businesses helping the vulnerable
Some great businesses in Cockburn are reaching out to help our most vulnerable citizens. To make those businesses easier for you to find, we've compiled them into one, easy to access Community Business Directory. Businesses from butchers to pharmacies, automotive and accommodation are all generously giving what they can to help support our community through discounts, drive through services, contactless payments and home delivery to name a few.
If you're a business and would like to take part, contact the City on 9411 3444 or email [email protected]. |
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| | ANZAC Day - driveway Dawn Service
Most ANZAC Day ceremonies are not taking place this year, although we can still honour the ANZAC spirit by commemorating in our own way, or lighting a candle and standing on our driveways at 5.55am, Saturday 25 April in a solemn tribute to our fallen soldiers. You can also tune-in to ABC Radio for the Dawn Service commemoration that includes The Last Post and one minute silence. |
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FREE online eBooks, eMags and more!
Cockburn libraries have a heap of FREE resources that you can access from home, 24/7. Not a member? Doesn't matter, you can sign up here and get started today!
eBooks and eAudiobooks
From new releases to books that have stood the test of time, we've got every interest and age group covered! Overdrive, using the Libby app BorrowBox CloudLibrary eMagazines
For your daily fix on celebrity gossip, fashion or the latest Better Homes and Garden magazine, visit RBdigital.
Stream movies for free
For a huge range of movies, documentaries, classic cinema, kids movies and more, check out these links (all advert-free!): Kanopy Kanopy Kids Other great eResources Story Box Library – children's books read by Australian authors, actors and performers Busy Things – online learning activities for 3-11 year olds Ancestry – world’s largest family history site IELTS – English language online training Good Reading magazine - online hub Spine Out – e-zine for teenagers PK Mag – e-zine for kids |
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FREE Cockburn ARC online exercise classes!
Cockburn ARC have got your back, your arms, legs and whatever else you'd like to tone and work-out. Their website provides a range of online classes hosted by their very own instructors, and you don't need to be an ARC member to access them. Classes include: Konga HIIT Step Meditation & Chair Yoga Tabata Hi-Lo Fit Kids. If you're struggling for ideas on new ways to work-out, make Cockburn ARC your go to website! |
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Cockburn COVID-19 helpline
Do you know a Cockburn resident who may need help accessing support or essential local services during these challenging times? Call our helpline, 9411 3319, Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays), 9am-4.30pm or fill in our online help form. Our services will allow vulnerable members of our community to stay safe at home.
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Rates, fees and charges
The City is currently drafting the 2020/21 Municipal budget for Council consideration based on an overall zero increase to rates (other than from growth). It had, along with the local government sector generally, requested for the Local Government Minister to defer the Gross Rental Value (GRV) revaluation scheduled to apply for 2020/21. This measure would have ensured a zero rate increase for all properties, however the State Government has now confirmed that the GRV revaluation will apply in 2020/21. This is disappointing and means that while the City can aim for an overall zero increase in rates, some individual properties will still receive an increase because of the relative change to their particular GRV.
Budget measures adopted by Council at its meeting on 9 April included the removal of interest and other fees and charges on rates for the remainder of this financial year. Council also adopted the following position in respect to the preparation of the 2020/21 budget: A zero percentage average increase to rates Freezing of all City determined fees and charges at 2019/2020 levels Eliminating instalment and penalty interest on rates as well as other associated fees and charges Removing the mandatory waste service levy from those commercial/ industrial properties not using the City’s waste service Including a Sporting Clubs COVID Support Package – Stage 2, which will provide short term hire fee relief or reduction for when the City’s facilities are reopened Providing options for rent relief to tenants of City owned or controlled premises, commensurate with demonstrated COVID-19 impacts. |
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| | Public restroom and shower at Omeo Park Your feedback
South Lake East - underground power
Western Power is currently determining the locations of ground mounted transformer and switchgear units essential for the management of power distribution in the new system.
View the proposed sites and have your say
Old Hamilton Hill Post Office
The City is seeking community feedback on the proposal to include it on Local Government inventory, and invites you to share your knowledge or historical information on the former Hamilton Hill Post Office.
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