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The City of Cockburn's response to PerthNow about the Referendum and lowering the Aboriginal Flag, 17 October 2023

Question: The City of Fremantle has decided to lower the Aboriginal flag to half-mast, following the referendum result. Just reaching out to see if the City of Cockburn is planning anything similar?
Answer: In regard to flag flying, the City of Cockburn follows directives from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and has received no directive to date.   

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaditj boodjar kep wer kaadidjiny kalyakool yoodaniny, wer koora wer yeyi ngalak Birdiya koota-djinanginy.

City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar boodja. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respects to the Elders, past and present.