This includes immediate threats to people or property or if a serious crime is in progress Contact police on 131 444 or in person at your local police station to report crimes that have happened in the past or when police attendance is required Don't include any personal information.If you need a response, send an enquiry instead The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present Rockingham is poised for accelerated economic growth with exciting opportunities emerging for development and investment particularly within its Strategic Centre.  Recent development milestones, including the endorsement of the Rockingham Strategic Centre Precinct Structure Plan highlight the City’s growing importance as a hub for innovation and economic diversification in Western Australia The upcoming Rockingham Strategic Centre Precinct Structure Plan paves the way for significant housing and population growth supporting the expansion of the Strategic Centre from its current population of 7,000 to 32,300 Offering a mix of strategically zoned private and public land the plan presents opportunities for over 14,000 additional dwellings by 2050 including high-density mixed-use developments that integrate commercial Transformative opportunities have been identified across eight key sub-precincts the Waterfront Village sub-precinct presents significant potential for growth in hospitality and tourism and retail-focused businesses will further enhance Rockingham’s appeal as a vibrant tourist destination Anchored by the region’s main retail and entertainment hub the City Centre sub-precinct provides the primary economic and employment functions of the Rockingham Strategic Centre Higher density housing and quality commercial development with building heights of up to 12 storeys is permissible The City welcomes new development that provides vibrant and well-defined urban realms and street interfaces and apartment living options for new and existing residents the Education sub-precinct has potential to become a future innovation hub leveraging its proximity to Murdoch University Rockingham and South Metropolitan TAFE This precinct focuses on advanced manufacturing and defence-related training positioning Rockingham at the forefront of education As the Education sub-precinct continues to expand so does the demand for more mixed-use housing developments to accommodate the growing research The Westport project located adjacent to the Rockingham Strategic Centre and Rockingham Industry Zone (RIZ) is set to transform logistics and trade connectivity enhancing the region’s ability to attract industries seeking strategic access to global markets Its development will generate positive impacts for Rockingham by improving trade flows and enhancing supply chain efficiency This world-class logistics infrastructure is expected to open new doors for investment in Rockingham’s growing commercial and industrial sectors Member for Rockingham, Magenta Marshall described the City as a rising powerhouse in Western Australia’s south west metropolitan region “Rockingham’s strategic position makes it a leader in emerging sectors such as renewable hydrogen as well as maritime and defence technology These align closely with state and federal priorities including energy decarbonisation and economic diversification ensuring the City remains at the forefront of innovation and job creation” not least being its strategic location just 45 km from Perth which offers a unique combination of urban potential and coastal lifestyle With major transformative projects right on its doorstep Rockingham’s investment and development potential for multi-storey mixed use developments encompassing retail office space and apartment living is soon to be realised Mayor Deb Hamblin said the City had a growing role as a centre for defence particularly given its proximity to the Western Trade Coast and HMAS Stirling (Australia’s largest naval base) “As part of the AUKUS agreement between Australia Rockingham and the wider region will benefit from the $8 billion injected by the federal government into the nearby HMAS Stirling naval base,” Mayor Hamblin said.  “This once-in-a-generation development is set to transform Rockingham into a critical player in the defence sector The City is actively advocating for the development and expansion of additional community and transport infrastructure and the provision of more defence-related training programs to support the local community Rockingham has great potential for hosting a defence training research and innovation hub of national significance.”   The Rockingham Strategic Centre Precinct Structure Plan represents a bold vision for the City’s future combining sustainable urban development with economic opportunity With clear plans in place to support growth Rockingham is ready to welcome investors and developers seeking to be part of this transformative era Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting Our selection of the best photos from the Rockingham Speedway where the 10th round of Nascar Xfinity Series 2025 season is ​​taking place The Western Australian government has announced plans to call for expressions of interest (EOI) for the development and operation of a new private marina in Rockingham to be located at the intersection of Wanliss Street and Rockingham Beach Road is set to become a significant coastal landmark and community asset for both locals and visitors WA Minister Assisting the Transport Minister David Michael highlighted the WA government’s commitment to the project stating: “This is a significant development opportunity in a fast growing part of the metropolitan area that will deliver crucial coastal infrastructure with economic and social benefits for the State and community.” Rockingham has long been identified as an ideal location for a marina due to its growing demand for vessel accommodation and desirable coastal lifestyle The expanding population of Perth and its southern suburbs further supports the decision to develop the marina in this area The Department of Transport (DoT) is currently preparing documentation outlining the development opportunity and inviting interested parties to register for further details of the EOI process Potential developers can register their interest through the government’s leasing opportunities page Rockingham MLA Magenta Marshall expressed enthusiasm for the project stating: “This development will be an asset to boat owners as well as the wider local community and will attract new visitors to our stunning city.” She also highlighted the potential for the marina to boost local tourism and create jobs in the area The government 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We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Rockingham police have charged two people with a string of offences including armed robbery after an incident involving an axe. Police will allege a 53-year-old man threatened a woman with an axe in the carpark of Rockingham Shopping Centre about 5.20pm on November 15 before stealing her white Holden Commodore. The victim, aged in her 30s, was unloading shopping into her car and was with her baby at the time. It will be further alleged police saw the man driving recklessly on Thomas Road at about 1.30am on Saturday, November 16. A short evade police incident followed, before two stinger devices were used, stopping the vehicle on the Kwinana Freeway in Bertram. The male was taken into custody and has since been charged with aggravated armed robbery, unlawful act or omission with intent to harm, no authority to drive, reckless driving to escape police and failed to comply with direction to stop A 50-year-old woman was also charged with aggravated armed robbery after allegedly driving the male to Rockingham Shopping Centre and assisting him in stealing the vehicle. Two police vehicles were damaged but no officers were injured. The 53-year-old male and 50-year-old female will appear before Northbridge Magistrates Court on November 16. Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low 48F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. The front entrance of the new Rockingham County municipal building being built on county property in Brentwood. Harvey Construction assistant superintendents Matthew Field and Sam Prunier check out progress made in the community corrections section of a new Rockingham County municipal building in Brentwood. The front entrance of the new Rockingham County municipal building being built on county property in Brentwood. Harvey Construction assistant superintendents Matthew Field and Sam Prunier check out progress made in the community corrections section of a new Rockingham County municipal building in Brentwood. Construction of a new $67 million Rockingham County municipal building to house key county offices is on track with most of the work expected to be completed this summer and the facility to be occupied by year’s end. County officials said more than 100 workers have been at the site of the new 118,000-square-foot building daily. It is located across from the county jail on the grounds of the county complex on North Road in Brentwood. “We’re really excited to cut the ribbon. Everybody’s talking about it and everybody’s really, really excited to see it,” County Commissioner Tom Tombarello said. Work on the project, which is being overseen by construction manager Harvey Construction of Bedford, began in June 2023 and is expected to wrap up in the coming months. According to Dov Jaffe, senior project manager at Harvey Construction, the building will be substantially completed by July 15. The county is targeting late July or early August to begin moving furniture in with personnel likely beginning to occupy space sometime in the fall, he said. The three-story building will feature a new and updated sheriff’s office and dispatch center on the first floor, county attorney’s offices on the second floor, and a registry of deeds office on the third floor. New delegation offices and a 131-seat multiuse auditorium are included as well. The building also includes a community corrections wing in the back, which will be operated by the Department of Corrections and provide mental health and substance use services with a 90-day in-house program. The jail superintendent has indicated that occupancy of the community corrections section will be delayed to ensure that operational necessities, including cameras, intercoms, operating procedures and other features, are in place, according to Jude Gates, senior director of facilities, planning and information technology for county facilities operations. A $10 million, 8,800-panel solar array covering approximately 15 acres behind the building has been completed as well and is expected to result in significant energy savings. Officials said the array will likely begin operating within the next month or so. County officials pushed for the new building to provide improved space for the county’s public safety operations and address overcrowded working conditions and concerns over poor HVAC systems at the state-owned Rockingham Superior Court. Tombarello said the county used $35 million of the $60 million it received in federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to offset the cost of the project. ARPA was a $1.9 trillion federal stimulus bill signed in 2021 to assist with public health and economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was really a no-brainer for us to use that ARPA money to build that building and do something that we anticipate will be there for decades,” he said. While work is still underway, some county employees have already been given a tour to check out the progress that’s been made. Gates called the progress “remarkable.” “I think that this building will serve the county and its citizens for many decades,” she said. 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The blaze broke out at the vacant building on the corner of Patterson Road and Railway Terrace around 10.15pm on Tuesday It took firefighters an hour to bring the blaze under control with crews managing to contain it to the upper level of the building Police say they are aware of the incident and ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Nick Sanchez showed impressive performance at the Rockingham Xfinity race this weekend with the driver aiming to finish his campaign on the podium his Saturday ended in disappointment as the rookie driver was involved in a wreck towards the end of the race Sanchez began on the first row alongside Parker Retzlaff but was quickly ahead, leading from Turn one of the first lap. The Big Machine Racing driver led the first 44 laps with a controlling pace Talking to the media after being released from the infield care center "Obviously I led the first good portion of the race and stayed out for stage points," he said I thought I had a fifth or sixth-place car at the end and you really need a tyre or something like that to make anything happen." After a battle with Jesse Love where the Richard Childress Racing driver pushed forward, Sanchez was able to regain the lead and secure the Stage 1 win. With strong strategy, the driver was expected to be finishing well. "Everyone was stretching it on fuel, and obviously we were the first car on two tires. We were good to go on fuel. We were really in a good position to get a top three or maybe even - I don’t know - a win. But yeah, really got it taken away, which is, you know, super unfortunate. Frustrating. Not good." Sanchez was clearly frustrated as his race came to an end just 16 laps from the finish line, but more so with the behaviour of drivers trying to conserve fuel.  "Obviously they weren't even close to making it. So I don't know why you put yourself in that position to tear cars up. But I'm not the crew chief - I don't make the calls. I'm proud of my team, and I think we were in the right position at the right time. It's, you know, really unfortunate." He retired from the race in a disappointing 32nd place.  From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Receive exciting Motorsport news, updates, and special offers straight to your inbox. Make your voice heard with article commenting. households will start receiving a kit including a kitchen caddy two rolls of caddy liners and a guide with information on how the new system works meat and seafood – including meat bones and shells - coffee grounds and fruit and veggies can be added to the green-lidded bin for a weekly kerbside collection City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin said the new service will be a transformational change to one of the City’s most important services.  "It's exciting to see the final stages of FOGO about to be rolled-out we’ll join over 20 other local governments across Western Australia working to drastically reduce the amount of household waste sent to landfill,” Mayor Hamblin said The change aligns with the State Government’s Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 and comes after a 2024 waste audit of several Rockingham suburbs The audit showed that almost half of what was being put into red waste bins was organic waste such as food scraps and garden clippings.  green-lidded FOGO bins will be collected weekly red-lidded general waste bins will be collected fortnightly and yellow-lidded recycling bins will continue to be collected fortnightly Changes to some collection days will occur and the City will be advising all residents of their bin days by mail well before the start of FOGO "Minimising the waste we send to landfill is essential for protecting our natural environment," Mayor Hamblin said The contents from FOGO bins will be recycled into useful materials “We’re excited to work alongside our community to make this change The success of FOGO relies on everyone’s participation we can make a meaningful difference in how we manage our waste," Mayor Hamblin said People who have or live with someone that has a medical condition that generates more waste than usual can apply on the City’s website for an additional red-lidded bin that will be collected weekly Residents will receive further information about the roll-out and the City will be hosting a series of shopping centre informational stands next month Community information sessions will also be held in the lead up to FOGO Residents will be able to attend by registration Rockingham might technically be a suburb of Perth but the beachside enclave feels far removed from the WA capital – in the best way possible Situated about 40 minutes southwest of Perth’s CBD the beachfront suburb of Rockingham has seen a dramatic shift over the years it’s now a thriving coastal paradise with a population of more than 130,000 “I've lived in Rockingham since 1969,” Laurie Smith OAM says Rockingham still feels more like an idyllic haven than an outer city suburb The area sits right on the water and enjoys sunny weather almost year-round and the community is incredibly tight-knit “The climate's beautiful and I love living here because I've met so many wonderful people,” Carolyn Hubbard says offering a plethora of activities both in and out of the water Fishing is popular on the jetties of Palm beach and Shoalwater bay Residents enjoy everything from watersports on the open water to wildlife spotting in the surrounding marine reserves along with scenic walks and bike rides along the coast “We've won the award at least twice for the best beaches in Western Australia,” adds Laurie Smith OAM “My favourite place in Rockingham would have to be Shoalwater Bay Shoalwater Bay is God's gift to this area.” parks and more to rival the convenience of inner-city Perth home to great cafes and restaurants overlooking the water and community events throughout the year Rockingham foreshore offers a blend of dining and activity “​​Rockingham's a great place to live – it offers a fantastic quality of life and has something for everyone,” Shani Paget, Mobile Relationship Manager at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank safe beaches for your children to splash about in plus beautiful cafes and restaurants to enjoy a lovely meal in.” Due to its ideal balance of coastal charm and convenient amenities Rockingham is becoming an increasingly popular destination among owner-occupiers and investors alike The area has seen strong price growth over the past 12 months with median house prices up 28% and apartment prices up 28.9% The market is also moving very quickly as eager buyers race to secure a property “Properties are being snapped up with the average time in the market being 10 days,” Ms Paget says “This is for both home buyers and investors although with attractive property prices and higher rental yields it's becoming more attractive for investors.” emphasises the strong demand at the moment and has noticed every open home being flooded with buyers “The competition to land a property at the moment is still very high,” she says we get 36 groups through a home open with multiple offers submitted.” it's no wonder property is being snapped up by both owner-occupiers and investors alike She doesn’t see this momentum slowing anytime soon anticipating that the warmer months will make the market even hotter activity will increase with a number of properties coming to market,” she says “A lot of people are getting their properties ready to go to sell in the springtime If you’re looking to purchase a property of your own, Bendigo Bank could help make that vision a reality With attractive home loans, helpful home-buying tools including a free home loan health check you could find yourself settling into Rockingham before you know it we can help buyers in Rockingham by meeting you at a time and a place that fits in with your busy schedule,” Ms Paget says “We'll discuss your current situation and explore your future dreams to make sure you have a solid plan in place when your search begins.” Want to make daily dog walks on the beach the norm Bendigo Bank can make your Rockingham dreams a reality Ms Paget adds that a local agent on the ground could be a favourable advantage “By having local knowledge of the area of Rockingham 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. where the 6th round of Nascar Truck Series 2025 season is ​​taking place Rockingham Speedway President and CEO of Track Enterprises Bob Sargent has teased a return of the NASCAR Cup Series to the circuit.  Rockingham hosted the Xfinity Series for the first time since 2004 having not raced at the North Carolina circuit since 2013.  Sargent reported a positive reaction from NASCAR insiders to the various changes that have been made to the track's facilities.  “I’m pretty hands on, so I talked to them from Thursday night, when we got here, to all day today,” Sargent told The Charlotte Observer “Talked to a lot of different people at NASCAR whether they were here or weren’t here [Former NASCAR president and current board member] Mike Helton was here yesterday veteran drivers that I got relationships with Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet; Sammy Smith Sargent was asked if he felt the success of this weekend had justified a spot on the Cup Series calendar “There are only so many geographic regions and things like that So there are many factors that go into when dates get put where and am not saying anything out of line that Rockingham Speedway hasn't hosted a Cup Series race since 2004 The track was sold by Speedway Motorsports Inc in 2007 to former NASCAR driver Andy Hillenburg.  The circuit underwent renovations ahead of hosting its first Truck Series race in 2012 From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport In order to keep delivering our expert journalism we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker Jesse Love has bounced back from his disqualification from Rockingham last weekend by securing pole position for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway Love, who will be joined on the front row by his Richard Childress Racing team-mate Austin Hill commented on The CW app following qualifying: “[I’m] Looking forward to tomorrow I think we got a really good shot at [the race win] “I’ve never sat on the pole here at Talladega Just got to stay out front and when we do lose track position [I’ll] keep a calm head and just kind of methodically make our way up and not make any little percentage moves that put us back a few rows.” Rounding out the top five for the Xfinity Series race tomorrow are current championship leader Justin Allgaier, Joey Gase, and Jeb Burton Although Love crossed the line first in Rockingham last weekend  "All mating surfaces between the truck trailing arm and the U-bolt saddle must be in complete contact with each other."  Richard Childress Racing decided to appeal the decision the NASCAR appeals panel confirmed that the team had not been successful in its appeal.  “The panel finds that it is more likely than not that there was a violation of 14.14.2 Rear Suspension The panel was unable to determine whether the violation was intentional or unintentional "The panel finds that the mating surfaces between the truck trailing arm and the U-bolt saddle were not in contact with each other," the panel explained Sammy Smith inherited the win in Rockingham he only qualified 14th for the Ag-Pro 300 in Talladega It’s no secret we’re a little bottomless brunch crazy in Perth (so much so we’re pretty sure we’ve written that exact sentence over 10 times by now) but things are about to get even crazier with the opening of WA’s first ever Bottomless Brunch Lounge this week The lounge is part of cult fave kitchen and espresso bar Martini & Co’s expansion from Victoria into Western Australia taking over a space in Rockingham Centre’s Syren Street Precinct The venue will feature an entire floor dedicated to 90-minute bottomless brunch sessions including unlimited cocktails with a choice of grazing delights Martini & Co’s massive cocktail list has become world famous at this point with over 100 options including the Peanut Butter Cup Martini and Epic Ice-cream Tower (which you’ll be pleased to know and founder Manasavi Patel says she’s excited to introduce the Martini & Co experience to the people of Perth: “This is the first-ever Bottomless Lounge concept we’re launching at Martini & Co We’re really looking forward to welcoming the people of Perth to Martini & Co to experience good times The Rockingham venture marks Martini & Co’s fifth location nationally (and first interstate) with further expansion plans into New South Wales and Victoria Martini & Co opens 5.30pm on Thursday 31 October at 211 Syren Street in Rockingham – find out more and get booking via martiniandco.com.au This Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race saw a crash that damaged William Sawalich, Katherine Legge and Kasey Kahne's Rockingham race early. In the aftermath of the clash, Joey Gase Racing owner Joey Gase posted to X venting his frustration with Sawalich.  Around 50 laps into the race saw Kahne and the Joe Gibbs Racing driver fight for fourth place but soon there was a third car added to the equation as they approached Legge in the No.32 Chevrolet resulting in her spinning out and slamming into the wall and hitting Kahne's No.33 Richard Chldress Racing Chevrolet in the process  It didn't take long for Joey Gase to take to X "And this is why this Joe Gibbs driver is 24th in owner points @katherinelegge was doing a hell of a job," he posted criticising the move that put his driver in the wall and was open in her comments about who was at fault.  "I'm fine," she told FOX's Bob Pockrass I think I must have been really bad in a previous life or something because it's a bit unlucky.  I'd given the inside lane to whoever had just gone past me and I thought we were gonna finish the corner but he just moved up the racetrack and understeered straight into my left rear When asked how much of a challenge the weekend had been I was settling in and actually we were doing great I think the car wasn't the car that I was used to driving in practice yesterday "But then we were just hanging with the pack there and I was thinking I'm getting experience and my goal was just to finish,' right "And then when you get taken out and you get hit like that So I don't have a disappear button on my steering wheel." Richard Childress Racing has decided to appeal Jesse Love's disqualification from the Rockingham NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday Love was stripped of his victory at Rockingham after the No 2 car failed post-race inspections. NASCAR Xfinity Series Director Eric Peterson clarified the reason for the disqualification at the time "Only at the end of the race and post-race tear down, the No. 2 car of Jesse Love for RCR failed post-race inspection," Peterson said. "The rule that they violated was 14.14.2 I5.H So that's truck trailing arm spacers and pinion angle shims as the area of that rule "And that way that rule reads is all mating surfaces between the truck trailing arms and the U-bolt saddle must be in complete contact with each other at all times and unfortunately that was not the case when we did the tear down on the No.2 car and they were disqualified "This is an appealable infraction so I can't go into too much details on it but those parts all are together for sure and need to be tight and touching each other the whole time." After the win was handed to Sammy Smith who also bagged the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash prize Richard Childress Racing has now confirmed that it has decided to appeal the disqualification.  "Richard Childress Racing will appeal NASCAR’s decision to disqualify the No 2 team's win from the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham Speedway," the team confirmed in a statement posted to social media I've been on the other end of the stick of where Jesse is at "There's obviously been some issues for about two hours now I've got nowhere else to be besides church tomorrow for Easter and decided to hang around for a little bit the 45-year-old said he's "been really looking forward to this race," later commenting on how "it’s been a special track throughout my career." He added that depending on how well things go this may not be the last time you'll see him behind the wheel of a NASCAR stock car "This has been as excited I've been this whole year -- whether it's sprint car racing or pavement racing -- in a little while when it comes to racing I've been really looking forward to this race And I just really thought (I'll) see how it goes If I feel like I've been doing it for 15 years,' then yeah maybe we could get another one in later in the year. If it's difficult .. Photo by: Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kahne has every reason to be confident for the race on Saturday and not just because he topped the charts in the ten-lap averages His first-ever laps in a stock car were at Rockingham In the last-ever Cup race at Rockingham in 2004 Kahne -- who was just a rookie at the time -- nearly won the race And in the first failed revival of Rockingham in 2012 the winner of that year's Truck race was none other than Kahne himself "I've always really enjoyed it from the very first lap that I made here," said Kahne But despite his past success at Rockingham the veteran driver is keeping his goals grounded for the rest of the weekend "I want to race every lap," said Kahne of his hopes for the weekend ahead I feel like to be out as long as I have and to come back and just do everything perfect and win would be very tough And they put a lot of time into it year after year We also have practice today to see where we stack up." One question many fans have involves Kahne's health which is what forced him out of NASCAR in the first place He had to quit mid-season in 2018 after suffering from extreme dehydration and heat exhaustion as his body struggled to regulate its own temperature.  I'm in a good place right now because I don't do this all the time," explained Kahne it got worse as soon as the summer months came and then every week after that was just draining me the last couple of years I did it I'm fine with it.' Other people called and were like Qualifying will take place Saturday morning just hours before the green flag flies for 250 laps of racing at Rockingham It will be the first NASCAR Xfinity Series race at 'The Rock' in 21 years Expressions of interest will soon be called for the development and operation of a new private marina at Rockingham The new marina will be at the intersection of Wanliss Street and Rockingham Beach Road and will be an important coastal landmark for Rockingham and provide a community asset for locals and visitors to enjoy Rockingham has long been identified as a prime site for a future marina given the demand for vessel accommodation in the area and its desirable coastal lifestyle The growing population of Perth and our southern suburbs makes Rockingham the ideal site for a new marina The Department of Transport (DoT) is currently preparing documentation outlining the development opportunity and is asking for interested parties to register their interest to receive further details of the Expression of Interest (EOI) process As stated by Minister Assisting the Transport Minister David Michael: "The Cook Government is committed to a marina in Rockingham for the community and has requested DoT to identify a new proponent through an expression of interest process in 2025 any work already undertaken will be built upon to expedite the development of the proposed marina "This is a significant development opportunity in a fast growing part of the metropolitan area that will deliver crucial coastal infrastructure with economic and social benefits for the State and community." As stated by Rockingham MLA Magenta Marshall: "I'm thrilled to be part of a Government that is putting early plans in place for a new private marina in Rockingham "This development will be an asset to boat owners as well as the wider local community and will attract new visitors to our stunning city "Rockingham is home to the best beaches in WA and this marina will maximise our tourism potential while creating local jobs." NASCAR returned to Rockingham Speedway last weekend for the Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series The North Carolina circuit had not hosted an Xfinity Series race since 2004 Despite the weekend not featuring a Cup Series race bustling crowds gathered at the circuit and broadcaster The CW has reported impressive viewership figures.  The CW reached 1.053 million viewers for Saturday's Xfinity Series race Although the Xfinity and Truck Series proved a success at the track, Rockingham Speedway President and CEO of Track Enterprises Bob Sargent is keen to see a return of the Cup Series. He explained during an interview with The Charlotte Observer: Clarifying that he felt the success of last weekend has justified a spot on the Cup Series calendar A return for the Cup Series has not been confirmed at this stage CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) NASCAR Cup Series driver Justin Haley's crew chief, Rodney Childers, has championed Kasey Kahne after his impressive Xfinity Series return at Rockingham Speedway The 45-year-old retired from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2018, but made a return to the Xfinity Series this weekend. Although the race didn't go exactly to plan after being caught in a wreck along with Katherine Legge and William Sawalich Childers took to social media following the race to shower the former Cup Series driver with praise "Not sure anyone thought @kaseykahne would show up and have a legitimate chance of winning before getting caught up in something not of his doing Extremely hard to do after being out of a car for that long Kahne has confirmed that he would be keen for another Xfinity Series return "I think that would be pretty cool. Just because we [Richard Childress Racing] kind of have a relationship It's been a long time since I went through a lot of those types of scenarios I just want to have a good Easter tomorrow Wish things would have gone different on whatever lap that was when they spun it was really cool to get back in one and feel it again—do that whole race weekend and the night's over and you move on to the next one But this is just a different type of racing Jesse Love moves Sammy Smith into Turn 1 to take command late and win the Xfinity Series race at Rockingham Speedway Joe Gibbs Racing driver Justin Bonsignore, who competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has apologised to Sheldon Creed after a wreck in the late stages at Rockingham lost traction and collected Sheldon Creed's No When asked for more details on what caused the late-race crash "I mean he [Jeb Burton in the no 27] packed air the first time and I just got loose and then after that I never really got it back to neutral and was really free and got myself turned around but it was nothing, just tight racing there so just another rough day of learning here." Commenting on the progress that he and the team has made we were back to the top 10 there for a while just didn't have good short run speed. Just frustrated with myself again today." It didn't impact his finish too much as he had already placed 36th I've been on the other end of the stick where Jesse is at After not holding a race in the Xfinity Series since 2004 excitement amongst fans is ramping up for the return of Rockingham Speedway as it is set to host the next round of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Here is everything you need to know ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Rockingham ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series - Qualifying4 p.m ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series - North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black's Tire The NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Rockingham will be broadcast on CW and APP on Friday with qualifying on the same channels on Saturday the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black's Tire can be followed live on CW The purse for the Xfinity Series race at Rockingham will be $1,651,939 Rockingham Speedway hosts both a spring and fall race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series after leaving the sport at the end of 2004 Rockingham now returns for the first time in 20 years Mark Martin has seen the most success in both the spring and fall editions of the race with five spring wins and six fall victories.  Tyler Ankrum shares his emotions on the front straightaway of Rockingham Speedway after snapping 130-race winless streak Karl Peter Newman left his home on Lewington Street in Rockingham around 4pm on Friday He has not been heard from or seen since which is out of character Mr Newman is described as being 180cm tall He has a large coloured clown tattoo on his upper right arm and shoulder Anyone with any information on Mr Newman's whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately on 131 444 NASCAR returned to Rockingham Speedway last weekend with the Truck and Xfinity Series. And while the likes of Jesse Love left in disappointment after a surprise disqualification the overall sentiment seems to be positive questions surround the return of the Cup Series to the famous track It had been 11 years since the sport had raced at Rockingham before the track was brought to life once again on Easter weekend The 0.94-mile D-shaped oval in North Carolina saw substantial renovations after it was purchased by Rockingham Properties with owner Dan Lovenheim aiming to entice NASCAR back to the fold who won Friday's Black's Tire 200 Truck Series race after 130 races without a win really cool," Ankrum told the media after the race "When we get to bring back these old tracks and they're talking so loudly you can hear 'em from pit road." 18 McAnally-Hilgemann Chevrolet was especially pleased with the fans turning up to see something other than the Cup Series "You kind of get the feeling of what I imagine as a kid what Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon felt like They're here for us - they're not here for the Cup guys really cool to see racing like this come back to North Carolina…" The driver was surprised at the performance of the track and how the new tarmac evolved throughout the race.  "I was really surprised at how wide the track had gotten especially there at the end of the race… I hope Rockingham stays on the schedule for a long time." and it proved to be a winner for the weekend.  Approximately 16,000 fans attended Friday's Truck Series race and 25,000 watched the Xfinity on Saturday And the following enthusiasm has certainly been noticeable.  While a Cup Series return is yet to be confirmed Bob Sargent, president and chief executive of Track Enterprises which manages the track's connection to NASCAR “Yes, absolutely, [Rockingham could return] with the caveat that Nascar is a big, worldwide entity, and when you look at dates, there are only so many,” he admitted to The Charlotte Observer.  The City's new Cat Amendment Local Law 2024 will come into effect on December 23 cats will no longer be allowed in the identified prohibited areas throughout the City.  Mayor Deb Hamblin said new rules prohibiting cats from roaming these locations would protect the City’s conservation areas.  “Wildlife that lives in areas like parks reserves and wetlands are incredibly vulnerable to being preyed on by cats,” she said “This law amendment will support the aims of the City to ensure cats remain safe and healthy at home and ensure our wildlife is not put at risk.”  cat owners will face a penalty of $200 if their cat is found in the banned areas The cat will also be handed over to City officers for further investigation.  Mayor Hamblin said the City would be assisting cat owners to understand the new law through community education programs “In February we are holding a Feline Fest 2025 a free community event for all ages dedicated to all things cat care and the safety benefits of containment,” “Cats are safest at home and we encourage cat owners to keep up responsible cat ownership and ensure their cats are microchipped For information on the cat prohibited areas in the City of Rockingham and responsible pet ownership, visit rockingham.wa.gov.au/cats Three distinct exhibitions will make up the event: the Main Exhibition on Rockingham Foreshore with large-scale sculptures the Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition at Rockingham Arts Centre and the Castaways Schools Exhibition in Churchill Park There will be a total of 67 artworks on show until November 3 City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin encouraged families to make a day of it in Rockingham and explore the range of art on display.  “We’re continuing the Castaways tradition this year of transforming Rockingham Beach into an artistic wonderland,” Mayor Hamblin said “Come along and explore the sculptures that embody the spirit of sustainability through the use of recycled materials participate in the Castaways Photo Competition or join the Sustainability Pop-Up Event to learn more about leading an environmentally-friendly future.” This year’s $27,000 prize pool has attracted artists from across WA to enter the awards Baldivis artist Rachael Lemon has recycled parts of her 2022 sculpture for her work a statement about land clearing causing a reduction in natural habitats for the Carnaby cockatoo featuring cockatoos created from discarded plastic Secret Harbour artist Ben Veljacich reflects on his pastime of snorkelling around Rockingham with Moon Jelly a gigantic three-metre-high moon jellyfish created from repurposed aluminium.  Castaways include two interactive works this year created from aluminium scraps by father and daughter Seren and Rene Lehner includes a map of the world and encourages visitors to trace the path of their ancestors is a tribute to both the music of Bjork and the origins of aluminium from bauxite Garcia-Webb has created a unique instrument emitting Bjork-like sounds.  At the Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition has painstakingly stripped recycled electrical wire to create Tipping Point: A Balance of Nature while Lisa Dymond’s Kuchen Katze will bring a smile to visitors with a cat created from a 1960s Mixmaster and a 1920s cast iron gem scone tray.  milk bottles and a metal patio heater have provided children with the means to create colourfully festive and vibrant works while being steeped in environmental awareness.  There is a range of events happening as part of Castaways and an artist professional development session Beach matting will be in place during the exhibition to make it easier for everyone to access the artwork Pierce Soden is described as being 182cm tall Police say Mr Soden is unpredictable and should not be approached Members of the public who sight him are asked to call police immediately on 131 444.  Anyone with information regarding his recent movements is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au Information can be provided anonymously.