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2026 South Perth Young Writers Award winners announced
An unsettling supernatural tale by lower secondary student Jackie Sun has taken out the top prize at the 40th annual South Perth Young Writers Award (SPYWA).
Have your say on the draft Scheme Amendment to Local Planning Scheme
The City of South Perth is seeking feedback on Scheme Amendment No. 4 to Local Planning Scheme No. 7 (LPS 7) for No. 2 Bruce Street, Como (Collier Park Village).
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Night Stalks return to Bodkin Park these school holidays
Night Stalks are back at Bodkin Park Wetlands these September–October school holidays. These free guided walks, led by Joe Tonga, run from 6.30–8.30pm over 6 nights, offering a rare chance to explore the hidden world of nocturnal wildlife.
What's on at the City for the school holidays?
Families can look forward to a fun-filled school holiday program across the City, with a packed line-up of creative workshops, storytelling sessions, hands-on activities and interactive events for all ages.
New play space brings more fun to Hope Avenue Reserve
The former playground at Hope Avenue Reserve in Salter Point has been replaced with a brand-new play space featuring a range of play and recreation facilities, including a playground, activity cube, vertical rock wall and basketball/netball court.
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Expressions of Interest – Box Gallery
The City of South Perth is seeking expressions of interest from individual artists, groups of artists, curators or community artists to display their work at Box Gallery, Manning in the 10 permanent public exhibition boxes at the Manning Community Centre.
Road resurfacing - Anstey Street Car Park, South Perth
From Saturday 26 September, the City will begin road rehabilitation works in the Anstey Street Car Park, South Perth.
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Local Government Monitor appointed to the City of South Perth
Local Government Inspector Tony Brown has appointed Murdoch University Chancellor Gail McGowan PSM as a local government monitor at the City of South Perth, commencing Wednesday 25 February.
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Discover South Perth’s stories
What was it like growing up in South Perth in the 1920s? How did local families prepare for air raids during the Second World War? And what was it like to ride an elephant around Perth Zoo?
Make your vote count in the 2026 Extraordinary Postal Election
Residents and eligible electors in the Como and Moresby wards are encouraged to have their say in the City of South Perth’s 2026 Extraordinary Postal Election, to be held on Thursday 24 September.
