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May 2024
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Protecting native wildlife from roaming cats

News Update 16 May 2024

The City’s Cat Trapping Program aims to protect native wildlife from roaming cats in natural areas on South Perth Foreshore.

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Minor review of Strategic Community Plan complete

News Update 15 May 2024

On 23 April 2024, following the completion of a minor review, Council adopted a revised Strategic Community Plan 2021-2031, the guiding document for the City and community over the next 10 years.

Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer detected at Richardson Reserve in South Perth

News Update 13 May 2024

The Department of Primary Industry & Regional Development (DPIRD) has alerted the City of South Perth to a positive detection of the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) in four Coral Tree’s (Erythrina x sykesii) within Richardson Reserve in South Perth.

Parks and Reserve works
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Give your pre-loved items a new home

News Update 9 May 2024

Charity Drop-Off Day allows you to donate unwanted household furniture, clothing, electronic items, and more.

Recycling
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City secures funding for urban greening and tree canopy restoration initiative

Media Release 9 May 2024

The City has secured over $77,000 in funding to plant more than 590 trees to support the City’s urban forest and restore vegetation.

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Swanview Reserve Play Space installation

News Update 7 May 2024

A new playground is being installed at Swanview Reserve in South Perth, designed to offer local families an exciting array of play equipment for all ages.

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Tree festival draws a crowd

News Update 7 May 2024

The City’s free tree giveaway and nursery tours drew hundreds of locals to the City of South Perth’s nursery in Como over the weekend.

Event
April 2024

Metro Inner DAP 10 April 2024 minutes now available

Public Notice 23 April 2024

Minutes of the Metro Inner Development Assessment Pane (MIDAP) meeting on 10th April 2024 have been made available on the DAP website.

Response: The Cockatoos of Collier Park Golf Course

Public Notice 22 April 2024

The City received a response from Murdoch University in relation to an article titled 'The Cockatoos of Collier Park Golf Course' which was published in mySouthPerth magazine in December 2023. In the interest of transparency and to clarify information in the article the City has published the response.

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Perfectly Queer festival returns

Media Release 17 April 2024

Perfectly Queer invites young LGBTIQA+ people and allies to join the party! The series of free events supports young people in our community who may be exploring and/or questioning their identity.