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October 2026
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City of South Perth CEO resigns

News Update 27 October 2026

The City of South Perth notes CEO Liz Ledger’s resignation, provided on 26 October 2026.

Artwork without boundaries wins People’s Choice Award

News Update 21 October 2026

Best friends Possum Smith-Disilvio and Neish Phipps have taken out the SOCO Realty 2026 Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award for collaborative artwork titled Somewhere Among the Clouds.

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New double safety gates at our enclosed dog parks

News Update 21 October 2026

Our enclosed dog parks at Comer and Olives reserves now have an added layer of safety, with double gates installed at all seven entries into the parks.

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Upgraded car park now open at Manning Senior Citizens Centre

News Update 20 October 2026

The Manning Senior Citizens Centre and Men's Shed car park is now safer and easier to access, following the completion of resurfacing and upgrade works.

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Footpath replacement - River View Street, South Perth

News Update 19 October 2026

The City will soon carry out footpath replacement works on River View Street, South Perth, as part of the City’s 2026/27 Slab Replacement Program.

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Spotlight on Libraries: November 2026

News Update 19 October 2026

Explore a world of free entertainment and resources without leaving the couch. Check out digital catalogues through your library card, from audio and ebooks to music, shows and games.

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Young stallholders wanted for Youth Makers Markets

News Update 19 October 2026

Are you a young person aged 10-25 years who is looking to showcase your creative talents and grow your small business?

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Riverbank and drainage works - Redmond Reserve, Salter Point

News Update 12 October 2026

From 19 October 2026, the City will begin riverbank stabilisation and drainage works at Redmond Reserve in Salter Point to improve stormwater drainage, stabilise the riverbank and help protect the reserve from further erosion.

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Get Ready for the 2026 Aussie Bird Count

News Update 12 October 2026

Bird lovers are invited to take part in the 2026 Aussie Bird Count 19-25 October 2026. It is one of Australia’s biggest citizen science events.

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Climate-ready street tree trial shows healthy growth

News Update 12 October 2026

The City’s climate-ready street tree trial is off to a healthy start, with all five trial species establishing well after nine months as part of WALGA’s six-year program testing trees better suited to Perth’s changing climate.

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