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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Perth Now
Hunt for playground axeman as families fear for kids' safety
Families in Perth's south are fearing for the safety of their children with axes and knives being thrown at targets carved into trees, just metres from a playground where used syringes have also been found lying on the grass. People living opposite Dubove Park in Spearwood told PerthNow 'there's no visible end in sight' to the antisocial behaviour in their once safe and welcoming neighbourhood. 'Good honest hard-working people live in this community; they don't deserve to have to tidy up axes, knives, shopping trolleys, rubbish and alcohol containers,' a long-term resident who asked to remain anonymous said. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'People are often observed clearly impaired, drinking, acting aggressively and throwing axes and knives in the park at trees. The City of Cockburn told PerthNow it would deploy a mobile CCTV trailer at Dubove Park to catch the axe thrower in action. Credit: Bohemia Street residents 'I went to use the playground with my children only to find a person who was very out of it on the park bench next to the playground after injecting with a syringe in the middle of the day. The syringe was on the ground below them. 'Finding used syringes uncapped in the park is a common occurrence. 'I'm deeply concerned that it's only a matter of time before a child will step on one.' The City of Cockburn told PerthNow it would deploy a mobile CCTV trailer at Dubove Park to catch the axe thrower in action. 'We have received public reports, including photographs showing damage to trees,' mayor Logan Howlett said. 'Damaging city trees breaches the city's local laws. 'Based on the photographs received, the incident may also amount to criminal damage under the Criminal Code.' A syringe seen on the floor. Credit: Supplied by residents Police confirmed two reports of people throwing items at a park on Dubove Road were made in January, but the offender was gone when officers arrived. The Spearwood local told PerthNow there had been more incidents, but continuing to file reports to either the council or police was frustrating as there was no action taken. 'It's extremely disheartening and leaves me feeling helpless, especially when previous reports have gone unaddressed,' they said. 'Basically, it goes around in circles ... each team saying the other is responsible for looking after it.' They said Dubove Park was a 'safe and 'welcoming' place before a social housing complex was built nearby. 'Elderly residents who regularly gathered at the park in the evenings have since stopped due to safety concerns,' they said. 'It used to have a family and united community feel, but this has been taken away. Many residents are afraid ... there's no visible end in sight.'
West Australian
4 days ago
- West Australian
Spearwood residents fear for safety as axes and knives thrown at Dubove Park trees, metres from playground
Families in Perth's south are fearing for the safety of their children with axes and knives being thrown at targets carved into trees, just metres from a playground where used syringes have also been found lying on the grass. People living opposite Dubove Park in Spearwood told PerthNow 'there's no visible end in sight' to the antisocial behaviour in their once safe and welcoming neighbourhood. 'Good honest hard-working people live in this community; they don't deserve to have to tidy up axes, knives, shopping trolleys, rubbish and alcohol containers,' a long-term resident who asked to remain anonymous said. 'People are often observed clearly impaired, drinking, acting aggressively and throwing axes and knives in the park at trees. 'I went to use the playground with my children only to find a person who was very out of it on the park bench next to the playground after injecting with a syringe in the middle of the day. The syringe was on the ground below them. 'Finding used syringes uncapped in the park is a common occurrence. 'I'm deeply concerned that it's only a matter of time before a child will step on one.' The City of Cockburn told PerthNow it would deploy a mobile CCTV trailer at Dubove Park to catch the axe thrower in action. 'We have received public reports, including photographs showing damage to trees,' mayor Logan Howlett said. 'Damaging city trees breaches the city's local laws. 'Based on the photographs received, the incident may also amount to criminal damage under the Criminal Code.' Police confirmed two reports of people throwing items at a park on Dubove Road were made in January, but the offender was gone when officers arrived. The Spearwood local told PerthNow there had been more incidents, but continuing to file reports to either the council or police was frustrating as there was no action taken. 'It's extremely disheartening and leaves me feeling helpless, especially when previous reports have gone unaddressed,' they said. 'Basically, it goes around in circles ... each team saying the other is responsible for looking after it.' They said Dubove Park was a 'safe and 'welcoming' place before a social housing complex was built nearby. 'Elderly residents who regularly gathered at the park in the evenings have since stopped due to safety concerns,' they said. 'It used to have a family and united community feel, but this has been taken away. Many residents are afraid ... there's no visible end in sight.'
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
New month-long arts festival set to launch in Perth's south
The sound of First Nations country and roots music will wave through Perth's south for five weeks this winter as part of a new cultural event. The City of Cockburn will hold its first-ever Makuru Festival inside Hamilton Hill's beloved Memorial Hall from June 3 to July 8. The Makuru Festival, named after the Nyungar season of rain and fertility, will include live music, theatre, film, visual arts and yoga classes. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Organisers anticipate the one-off Bloodline Beats Sunday Arvo Music performance featuring three local family bands the Fishers, Rogers and Dave Brewer and the Brewer Boys on June 22 will sell out. Creative programs leader Ella Hetherington said the Makuru Festival was a chance for locals to enjoy high-quality arts in their own backyard. 'We are thrilled to meet the local desire for creative expression by providing high-quality welcoming experiences that are low-cost or free, and that feature the amazing talent of local and WA performers without the need to travel far,' she said. City of Cockburn mayor Logan Howlett said the festival also shined a light on the area's history as a meeting place for its First Nations custodians. 'The Makuru Festival is a wonderful opportunity to make memories and connections with others in our diverse, inclusive community,' he said. 'I encourage everyone to brave the colder winter weather to warm the cockles of their hearts as they enjoy a range of local talent at our beloved Mem Hall.' To book tickets and see the full line-up of events visit the Makuru Festival page on the City's website.
