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September 2025
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Extra collection day added to Verge Valet™ service

News Update 24 September 2025

From 30 September 2025, the City’s Verge Valet™ bulk waste and green waste collections will be available on Tuesdays as well as Thursdays.

Waste & Rec
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Notification of upcoming soil sampling works – George Burnett Park

Public Notice 22 September 2025

On 1-3 October, soil sampling will be taking place at 16 locations across George Burnett Park, Karawara - the former Manning Tip site.

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Local Government Ordinary Postal Election Notice

Public Notice 19 September 2025

The City of South Perth is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 18 October 2025.

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South Perth-Hurlingham underground power project completed

News Update 19 September 2025

The South Perth-Hurlingham underground power project is now complete, delivering underground power to 1,575 homes and businesses across the area.

Underground Power
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Join the Great Spring Clean Up

News Update 18 September 2025

We’re supporting our community to get involved in Clean Up Australia’s Great Spring Clean Up this September and October. Schools, community groups and businesses are encouraged to host clean ups to keep the City of South Perth litter free.

Waste & Rec

Free workshops for adulting success

News Update 16 September 2025

Adulting isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. The City of South Perth Libraries are here to help with Adulting 101, a free workshop series designed to equip young people aged 16 to 25 with the essential life skills they need to thrive.

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Discover fresh talent at Emerging Artist Award Exhibition 2025

News Update 12 September 2025

The City of South Perth’s 2025 Emerging Artist Award Exhibition will be open to the public from Friday 10 to Saturday 18 October at South Perth Community Hall.

EAA

Metro Inner DAP Meeting 25 September 2025

Public Notice 12 September 2025

A Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Meeting has been scheduled on 25 September 2025 at the Department of Planning, Lands & Heritage.

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2025 South Perth Young Writers Award winners announced

News Update 12 September 2025

A gripping dystopian story by upper secondary student Ryan Raghuvanshi has taken out the top prize at the 39th annual South Perth Young Writers Award (SPYWA).

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Explore the science behind crime solving

News Update 10 September 2025

Ever wondered how tiny bugs can help solve major crimes? The City of South Perth Libraries invites you to uncover the secrets of forensic science at Behind the Crime, an intriguing event on Wednesday, 22 October at South Perth Community Hall.

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