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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.

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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.

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.

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Play time resumes at Bill Grayden

News Update 16 April 2024

Installation of the new play space at Bill Grayden Reserve is now complete, with families already enjoying the new equipment and improved landscaping at the reserve.

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Reflections of South Perth at Manning's Box Gallery

News Update 12 April 2024

See our beautiful South Perth from an entirely new lens with the latest exhibition on display at the Box Gallery, Manning by artist Scott Henman.

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Karawara welcomes Village Green

Media Release 2 April 2024

Waterford Plaza in Karawara has marked its transition from suburban shopping centre to contemporary urban village with a name change.

March 2024
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Pump track one step closer

News Update 28 March 2024

The City has secured $100,000 grant from Lotterywest as a contribution towards a pump track set to be built at George Burnett Park in Karawara.

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