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October 2025
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Boost your digital confidence at South Perth Libraries

News Update 6 October 2025

Take advantage of Get Online Week at our City of South Perth Libraries through a range of events and services designed to boost your digital confidence and make the online world more accessible to everyone in our community.

Libraries
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Road maintenance - Manning Road and Ley Street intersection

News Update 6 October 2025

On 20-22 October, barrier removal and median repair night works will take place at the Manning Road and Ley Street intersection in Como as part of the City’s Road Maintenance Program.

Road Works
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Upcoming footpath replacement works

News Update 6 October 2025

In October, the City will upgrade footpaths on Gladstone Avenue, South Perth, and Ryrie Avenue, Como, as part of the 2025/26 Slab Replacement Program.

Road Works
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Road resurfacing works - Jackson Road, Karawara

News Update 3 October 2025

Resurfacing works on Jackson Road, Karawara (between Murray Street and Wandarra Close), originally scheduled for 28–29 October, will now take place earlier on Monday 6 October and Tuesday 7 October 2025.

Road Works
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Keep your verge neat and tidy this spring

News Update 1 October 2025

After Perth’s wet winter, verges across the City are thriving. While the City maintains street trees and some verge gardens in road islands and medians, landscaping on verges outside private properties—such as lawns, gardens and other treatments—is the responsibility of the property owner.

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Community funding boost for local urban greening projects

News Update 1 October 2025

Nominations are now open for local groups to bring urban greening projects to life, thanks to the State Government.

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Celebrate WA Seniors Week with the City of South Perth

News Update 1 October 2025

The City of South Perth is proud to join Western Australia in celebrating WA Seniors Week 2025, from Sunday 9 November to Sunday 16 November.

Heritage List adopted to protect City’s historical sites

News Update 1 October 2025

Sites of historical significance within the City have now been recognised following the adoption of the City’s new Heritage List.

September 2025
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Free healthy eating and cooking program for parents

News Update 26 September 2025

Learn fun, practical ways to feed your little ones healthy meals at our nom! Children workshops at Manning Early Years Room.

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Extra collection day added to Verge Valet™ service

News Update 24 September 2025

From 30 September 2025, the City’s Verge Valet™ bulk waste and green waste collections will be available on Tuesdays as well as Thursdays.

Waste & Rec