News Listings

July 2026
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Drainage works - Mends Street, South Perth

News Update 20 July 2026

On Monday 10 August, the City will begin drainage maintenance works at seven locations along Mends Street, between Mill Point Road and South Perth Esplanade.

Roads and Footpaths
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Update on Challenger Reserve Masterplan Project

News Update 20 July 2026

Council considered the outcomes on the alternative concepts and cost estimates for the Challenger Reserve Concept Design/Masterplan at its 30 June Ordinary Meeting.

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Partnership puts children’s safety centre stage

News Update 20 July 2026

Helping children build the confidence and skills to stay safe is at the heart of the City's partnership with the Constable Care Foundation.

Civic Centre temporary closure 3.30pm, Tuesday 21 July

Public Notice 20 July 2026

The Civic Centre is closed from 3.30pm on Tuesday 21 July.

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Manning Library temporary closure

Library 20 July 2026

Manning Library will close at 4.30pm today 20 July.

Weekly approved works 20 - 26 July 2026

Public Notice 20 July 2026

Latest approved works in the City of South Perth from 20 - 26 July 2026.

Roads and Footpaths
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Mends Street sparkles with new fairy lighting

News Update 13 July 2026

Mends Street in South Perth is now sparkling following the installation of new LED fairy lights on 18 trees along the popular strip.

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Extraordinary Election Close of Enrolments Notice

Public Notice 13 July 2026

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 24 September 2026 in the Como or Moresby wards of the City.

Election
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City boosts community safety with second mobile CCTV trailer

Media Release 13 July 2026

Community safety efforts in the City of South Perth have been ramped up with the addition of a second mobile CCTV trailer.

Footpath replacement program – Monk Street in Kensington

News Update 13 July 2026

Footpath replacement works will soon commence on Monk Street in Kensington as part of the City’s 2026/27 Slab Replacement Program.

Roads and Footpaths