News Listings

November 2026
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The key to inclusion

News Update 3 November 2026

South Perth and Manning libraries are keying into increased inclusion. Both libraries have been fitted out with large print keyboards for all their public computer stations, making them more accessible for those with vision impairments.

Special Council Meeting 6pm Tuesday 3 November 2026

Public Notice 2 November 2026

A Special Council Meeting has been called for Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 6.00pm in the City’s Council Chamber, cnr Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth.

Updated Local Heritage Survey adopted

News Update 2 November 2026

The City of South Perth’s heritage places will be better recognised and documented following Council’s adoption of the updated Local Heritage Survey (LHS) at its October 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.

October 2026
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Come to Como Country Fair

Event 30 October 2026

Nothing says spring has sprung like a good ole’ fashioned country fair, so why not grab the family and head to Comer Reserve to enjoy everything Como Country Fair has to offer.

Message from the Mayor regarding CEO employment

Media Release 28 October 2026

It’s no secret that the City of South Perth has been the subject of some controversy over the past 12 months. Council has refrained from making public comment during this time, because it was necessary to allow the proper processes to be conducted and for Council to ensure procedural fairness.

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Curb your appetite with StrEATs

News Update 28 October 2026

Nothing says endless summer evenings like South Perth’s favourite food trucks rolling into Sir James Mitchell Park. From 12 November 2026 – 11 April 2027, residents and visitors can pick, or even picnic, from a range of cuisines to suit all tastes, framed by our iconic skyline.

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Special Council Meeting: 8pm, Tuesday 27 October 2026

Public Notice 27 October 2026

In accordance with Regulation 12(4) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, notice is given that a Special Council Meeting has been called for Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 8.00pm in the City’s Council Chamber, cnr Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth.

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City of South Perth CEO resigns

News Update 27 October 2026

The City of South Perth notes CEO Liz Ledger’s resignation, provided on 26 October 2026.

Artwork without boundaries wins People’s Choice Award

News Update 21 October 2026

Best friends Possum Smith-Disilvio and Neish Phipps have taken out the SOCO Realty 2026 Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award for collaborative artwork titled Somewhere Among the Clouds.

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New double safety gates at our enclosed dog parks

News Update 21 October 2026

Our enclosed dog parks at Comer and Olives reserves now have an added layer of safety, with double gates installed at all seven entries into the parks.