City of Rockingham

Entries are now open for the 2025 Castaways Sculpture Awards. Total prize pool is $27,250 (non-acquisitive) across three exhibitions. A great opportunity for WA artists and schools to showcase their artwork against the beautiful Rockingham Foreshore. rockingham.wa.gov.au/castaways

Join us for a big Weekend on the Green. 🎻🎭 Symphony on the Green - Sat 22 February Performance in the Park - Sun 23 February Free family-friendly outdoor events on the Village Green, Rockingham. rockingham.wa.gov.au/summerseries

Celebrate Australia Day with great entertainment and fireworks at the Rockingham Foreshore on Sunday January 26 from 5pm to 8.45pm. Bluey and her sister Bingo will make a special appearance, and there will be lots of fun activities for the whole family. bit.ly/3YIhCnz

Rockingham Youth Centre's annual Youth Beach Party is on Friday 17 January at the Rockingham Foreshore. Free fun for ages 12-17. Burgers, sausage sizzle, slushies, foam pit, volleyball, water slide, a roaming photo booth, live music and more. Register at bit.ly/3BJnw01

New Year's Eve will go off with a bang in Rockingham, with Australian band The Cat Empire headlining the show, and two fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight. Lots of fun for the whole family. Supported by @lotterywest. rockingham.w.gov.au/nye

Work has begun on the final stage of Baldivis Sports Complex. The outdoor rec space will provide an exciting new addition for people of all ages and abilities. It includes netball courts, tennis courts, a playground, skatepark and a ninja circuit. bit.ly/3YJlV3f

Congratulations to the finalists in this year's Sports Star Awards! 👏 We're recognising the outstanding sportspeople, teams, volunteers and clubs in our community. Winners will be announced on 18 September at a ceremony at Gary Holland Community Centre. bit.ly/4fSzLqo

A university art student has won the 2024 Art Prize $500 People's Choice Award. Congratulations Jessica Mithen who was a crowd favourite with her drawing "Acceptance". 👏 What a great achievement for an emerging artist. Read more about her artwork: bit.ly/3LbkC5m

The winners of the 2024 City of Rockingham Art Prize have been announced. Visit the exhibition and see them for yourself. Don't forget to vote for the People's Choice Award. Now on at the Rockingham Arts Centre until 30 June, Wednesday - Sunday 10am-4pm. rockingham.wa.gov.au/artprize

We're making our foreshore more accessible for everyone with our new Changing Places facility. The bathroom - for people with disability and high support needs - is part of a range of access and inclusion upgrades we're making at the foreshore. bit.ly/4e22Dvk.

Don't the miss the Rockingham Jobs Fair on 12 June, 10am to 4pm at the Gary Holland Community Centre. This year's theme is supporting Defence and Defence-related industries. Come along and explore some exciting opportunities. For more information, visit shorturl.at/4gNxq

#AusNavy will conduct a joint training exercise at Fleet Base West, Rockingham with @WA_Police, @DFES_WA, @StJohn_WA and @FremantlePorts Wed 22 May 2024 9am – 12pm. An increased number of emergency service vehicles may be observed entering and leaving the base during this time.

We have amazing volunteers in our community and in the lead up to #NationalVolunteerWeek we have singled out some very special ones for our Volunteer Recognition Awards. Congratulations! bit.ly/44Htd93

Tick tock! ⏳ Time is running out to get your entry in for this year's Castaways Sculpture Awards. Entries close online on 17 May. Learn all you need to know at rockingham.wa.gov.au/castaways #ArtAwards #SculptureAwards #ArtCompetition #SculptureCompetition

Our Native Plants Giveaway is back for this year. 🌱Sunday 5 May at Native Plants WA. Collect up to 10 free seedlings per household. To find out more visit bit.ly/3IifAm4

The Catalpa Adventure Festival returns to the Rockingham Foreshore this Easter long weekend. Immerse yourself in Irish culture over two days, Sunday 31 March and Monday 1 April. We're proud sponsors of this free community event. bit.ly/49YFV4W

Congratulations to the finalists in this year's City of Rockingham Art Prize. 👏 82 artworks will be on display from 15-30 June at the Rockingham Arts Centre. Visit bit.ly/3TrI4yY for a list of the finalists and more details. #RockinghamArtPrize2024

Get your entries ready for the 2024 Castaways Sculpture Awards. This year's prize pool is $27,000. Submit your entry online by 4pm, Friday 17 May 2024. rockingham.wa.gov.au/castaways

Congratulations to our Community Citizens of the Year. 👏 • Community Citizen of the Year: Karen Hollings • Senior Community Citizen of the Year: Doreen Nelson • Young Community Citizen of the Year: Angel Jose • Active Citizenship Award: CWA Rockingham bit.ly/3w9AAsn

Join us for summer's best beach party on Wednesday 17 January at the Rockingham Foreshore. Free event for 12-18 year olds. Register for your free ticket so you don't miss out. rockingham.wa.gov.au/youthbeachparty