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News Listings
A note from your Mayor
Welcome to our summer edition of mySouthPerth, your go-to guide for everything happening in the City.
Pedal Power
Our Ranger Services team has hit the pavement on a new set of wheels – an e-bike!
Setting out to paint Karawara's Village
The vibrant mural that adorns the western wall of Village Green in Karawara is more than decoration – it captures moments in place, according to community arts facilitator Mikaela Miller.
Off-Leash Adventures: Mastering recall with your dog
Your furry friend probably needs no prompting to race towards you after a long day apart, but teaching them to come to you on command can be an entirely different story.
A day on the green
Spend a day with Collier Park Golf Course's groundskeepers, the early rises who transform the ground into a golfer's paradise.
Summer Reads
Our librarians share the books that should be by your side this summer.
A tale of fantasy and justice receives top gong
A compelling fantasy story set at a funeral was recognised as the most outstanding entry at the South Perth Young Writers Award (SPYWA).
Inclusivity in ageing
For many older LGBTI people, living their authentic lives was a hard-won battle fought over decades. Yet, when it comes to accessing aged care services, the fear of being forced back into the closet feels all too real.
Land, place and belonging
Scott Price is quickly gaining recognition as one of Australia’s most innovative new artists, known for his fresh take on landscape art.
Dolphin Watch makes a big splash
The sprawling pathways along the South Perth Foreshore always serve up postcard-perfect scenery, but Dolphin Watch volunteer Sue Harper finds her attention is constantly drawn to the Swan River/Derbarl Yerrigan.
Time for change
The newly-installed Containers for Change exchange points at South Perth Foreshore are helping keep recyclables out of landfill.
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Sweet suburbia
Discover South Perth's flavourful past at the old Weaver & Lock soft drinks factory.
Summer reads
Discover your next bookish obsession with this recommended reading list.
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Men’s Shed opens up
There's a lot more to Manning Men's Shed than DIY.
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Seniors creating community
Manning Senior's Centre is somewhere you can share stories and make friends – and absolutely dominate at table tennis.
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Mobile Youth Hub Connects Karawara
A group of passionate youth workers are part of a project aimed at creating connections with families and supporting young people in Karawara.
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Recognising Culture
Dive into the colourful and captivating art of local artist Fiona Reidy.
A sporting success
Meet the winning team behind Australia's oldest cricket store.
Emerging artists showcase their brilliance
Artists Zali Morgan and Loren Retta open up about their incredible award-winning works.
