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January 2025
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Meet South Perth’s newest (and brightest) resident!

News Update 31 January 2025

A striking four-metre-tall swan has landed at Mindeerup, lighting up the South Perth Foreshore in spectacular fashion.

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Works to begin on new footbridge at Lake Douglas in South Perth

News Update 30 January 2025

Construction on the footbridge at Lake Douglas in South Perth is scheduled to begin on February 17 and is expected to take approximately two months to complete.

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South Perth Foreshore to illuminate Perth Festival

News Update 29 January 2025

A captivating beacon of light on the South Perth foreshore will welcome Perth Festival to Sir James Mitchell Park, as Karla Bidi lights up the skies and riverways of Perth from 7 February.

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Entries are now open for the 2025 South Perth Young Writers Award

Library 29 January 2025

Do you have a story to tell? The 2025 South Perth Young Writers Award (SPYWA) is now open for entries, offering young writers the chance to showcase their creativity and develop their storytelling skills.

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Local heroes celebrated at City’s 2025 Citizen of the Year Awards

Media Release 26 January 2025

The founder of a not-for-profit organisation that helps culturally and linguistically diverse women gain employment has been named Citizen of the Year at the City’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Sir James Mitchell Park this morning.

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Tender 14/2024 – Supply & Application of Fertilisers, Herbicides, Pesticides and Soil Ameliorants – Panel

Public Notice 18 January 2025

The City of South Perth seeks to establish a panel arrangement of suitably qualified and experienced organisations with the capacity to supply and apply fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides and soil ameliorants for the City of South Perth.

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South Perth Library fish tank revamped

Library 17 January 2025

The much-loved fish tank at South Perth Library has undergone an exciting transformation, offering a fresh new look and even more opportunities for community engagement and learning.

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Electors’ General Meeting - 6pm, Tuesday 4 February 2025

Public Notice 16 January 2025

An Electors’ General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 6 February 2024 at 6pm in the City of South Perth Council Chamber.

Smart return shelves available at South Perth Library

Library 15 January 2025

South Perth Library has introduced a practical and efficient upgrade to its services with the installation of smart return shelves.

City’s turtle monitoring volunteers make a splash

News Update 14 January 2025

The City of South Perth’s turtle monitoring program wrapped up for 2024 with volunteers dedicating over 68 hours across 66 shifts to track our snake-necked turtles and protect their nests.