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Keep your verge neat and tidy this spring
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.
Community funding boost for local urban greening projects
Nominations are now open for local groups to bring urban greening projects to life, thanks to the State Government.
Celebrate WA Seniors Week with the City of South Perth
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.
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Heritage List adopted to protect City’s historical sites
Sites of historical significance within the City have now been recognised following the adoption of the City’s new Heritage List.
Free healthy eating and cooking program for parents
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
From 30 September 2025, the City’s Verge Valet™ bulk waste and green waste collections will be available on Tuesdays as well as Thursdays.
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Notification of upcoming soil sampling works – George Burnett Park
On 1-3 October, soil sampling will be taking place at 16 locations across George Burnett Park, Karawara - the former Manning Tip site.
Local Government Ordinary Postal Election Notice
The City of South Perth is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
South Perth-Hurlingham underground power project completed
The South Perth-Hurlingham underground power project is now complete, delivering underground power to 1,575 homes and businesses across the area.
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Join the Great Spring Clean Up
We’re supporting our community to get involved in Clean Up Australia’s Great Spring Clean Up this September and October. Schools, community groups and businesses are encouraged to host clean ups to keep the City of South Perth litter free.
