Town of Cottesloe

National Reconciliation Week!

During National Reconciliation Week, the Town of Cottesloe, in partnership with the Town of Mosman Park, was proud to deliver a series of meaningful events that brought our community together through creativity, culture and connection.

Over the week, we hosted three engaging workshops:
🎨 Local school students took part in a children’s workshop led by Noongar artist Buffie Punch, where they explored storytelling and Aboriginal symbols through art.
🖌️ We then welcomed community members to a guided adult art workshop with Buffie, creating a warm and inclusive space to connect through yarning and creativity.
🧵 Our final event, a Reflect and Connect sewing workshop with Nyungar artist Deadly Denim, invited participants to upcycle denim while learning, sharing stories and reflecting on reconciliation through creativity.

We thank everyone who joined us and helped make these events so special.

The Town has completed the Reflect stage of its Reconciliation Action Plan and remains committed to continuing this important journey and promoting reconciliation within our community.

Want to know more? Keep an eye on our website for updates and future initiatives.

Did you know that showers make up a quarter of the average household water use?

As our climate continues to change, taking shorter showers can help us better look after our shared water supply.

Aim to get your shower time down to 4 minutes or less.

Come along to learn about our beach and the ocean at a fun family friendly event this Saturday, 6 June!

Join artist and biodiversity educator Angela Rossen on the foreshore (below John Black Dune Park, to the north of Napier Street) for a Beach & Ocean Discovery.
Learn about the wonders of our local coastline, discover what lives in the sand and sea, and explore how we can care for our coast and community. Everyone welcome!
📍Marine Parade foreshore, below John Black Dune Park (north of Napier Street)
📆 Saturday 6 June
⏰9am–12 noon

💧 Switch It Off This Winter – Every Drop Counts!

It’s time to save water! Join Water Corporation’s annual Winter Sprinkler Switch-off by turning your sprinklers off from 1 June to 31 August.

With several years of low rainfall across southern WA, reducing water use has never been more important. By switching off your sprinklers in winter, you’ll help prevent unnecessary watering and save precious water for the hotter, drier months ahead.
Together, we save nearly five billion litres of water each year - that’s a huge impact from a small action!

✅ Make a difference today - turn your sprinklers off.
Find out more at

Sprinkler Switch-off | Water Corporation WA The Sprinkler Switch-off is from 1 June to 31 August every year and applies to scheme and bore water users in Perth, Mandurah and parts of the South West.

Cottesloe Residents – Native Plant Subsidy Extended! 🌿

Great news! The Native Plant Subsidy Scheme has been extended until Saturday, 13 June - giving you more time to green up your garden with beautiful local natives.
Pick up plants for just $3 each (up to 40 per household) from APACE in North Fremantle and help support biodiversity and thriving local habitats in our western suburbs.

Find out what’s available at apacewa.org.au. APACE is open Tuesday to Saturday, 8.30am–2.30pm. Don’t forget to bring proof of residence when you visit.

Apace native plant nursery. Plant catalogues. Bushland revegetation. Seedbank. Choosing native plants for your garden or verge Check out our resources for choosing species suitable for your suburb and checking availability. […]

The Town of Cottesloe is inviting community feedback on a proposal by Alchemy Sauna for the rooftop of the North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club (NCSLSC) ski shed at 151 Marine Parade.

View the plans/visuals and submit your feedback by 25 June here: https://engage.cottesloe.wa.gov.au/alchemy-sauna-proposal

You are also invited to the drop-in Community Information Session to ask questions and find out more about what is proposed:

📆 Saturday 13 June
⏰ 9.30am to 11.30am
📍 Lesser Hall

Should you have any enquiries about this proposal, please contact the Town’s Planning Services on 9285 5000 or email [email protected]

Yesterday, our Natural Areas team joined Cottesloe Coastcare, , and enthusiastic students from Cottesloe Primary School for a fantastic day of planting on our coastal dunes and the Principal Shared Path by the train line.

🌱An incredible 750 seedlings were planted as part of the Adopt a Beach Program - helping to protect and enhance our beautiful coastline for years to come.
A huge thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and got involved - your energy and hard work make a real difference! 💚

Have Your Say – Help Shape Our Local Laws!

The Town is reviewing several of its Local Laws to ensure they stay clear, effective, and in step with current legislation and community expectations. This includes laws covering our beaches and reserves, special events, activities on thoroughfares, health, fencing - and more.

Now’s your chance to be part of the conversation. Let us know what you think: should these laws be updated, removed, or remain as they are?
👉 Share your feedback at Engage Cottesloe: https://cottesloe.engagementhub.com.au/locallawreview
🗓 Submissions close at 5pm, Friday 19 June
Your voice matters - get involved today!

2026 Local Laws Review 3.16 Local Laws shape many aspects of daily life, from how we use public spaces to the way local businesses operate. The Town is reviewing a number of its Local Laws to make sure they remain clear, effective and aligned with current legislation and community expectations. Under the Local Government Act 1...

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) begins today.

It’s a time all Australians can learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey — the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Find out more about National Reconciliation Week at https://www.reconciliation.org.au/. All in for reconciliation.

The Town of Cottesloe Ordinary Council Meeting for May will be held this evening at 6pm in the Council Chambers at Cottesloe Civic Centre, 109 Broome Street. All are welcome to attend. The meeting agenda is available to view at https://www.cottesloe.wa.gov.au/council-meetings/