News Listings
Dogs prohibited area extended along Canning River Foreshore
The City of Canning has joined the City of South Perth in prohibiting dogs along parts of the Canning River foreshore to provide greater protection for flora and fauna.
Your passport to reading in any language
The City of South Perth’s libraries offer the chance to read without any borders, through the amazing multi-lingual online resources, which give readers a chance to enjoy the library, regardless of their mother tongue.
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Riverbank Restoration underway at Coode Street Foreshore
Work will begin in the coming weeks on the Coode Street Riverbank Restoration project at Sir James Mitchell Park, with temporary access changes introduced to support construction activities.
Two years on: a greener approach to stormwater infrastructure
Two years on, the Godwin Avenue Sump and Henley Street Verge is delivering a greener, more biodiverse space and showcasing how urban greening can enhance stormwater infrastructure.
Special Council Meeting Monday 10 August 2026
A Special Council Meeting has been called for Monday 10 August 2026 at 6.00pm in the City’s Council Chamber to consider Chief Executive Officer arrangements.
Foreshore birds sing praises of new watering station
A new bird watering station has been installed at Hurlingham Living Stream to provide a reliable source of fresh water year-round for native birds.
Annual Weed Control Program to begin across the City
The City will begin its annual Weed Control Treatment Program on Monday 24 August 2026 to help keep local roads, kerbs and footpaths safe, accessible and well maintained.
Young, green-thumbed volunteers enhance local natural areas
More than 55 young volunteers rolled up their sleeves during the July school holidays to help restore and enhance local natural areas in the City of the South Perth as part of a community planting program delivered in partnership with the South Perth Youth Network (SPYN).
Book in to our Book Week party
The City of South Perth’s much-loved Book Week party is back.
Free native plant bundles for residents
On Saturday 22 August, registered City of South Perth residents can collect a free bundle of five Western Australian native plants, with 300 bundles available.
