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2025 South Perth Young Writers Award winners announced
A gripping dystopian story by upper secondary student Ryan Raghuvanshi has taken out the top prize at the 39th annual South Perth Young Writers Award (SPYWA).
Explore the science behind crime solving
Ever wondered how tiny bugs can help solve major crimes? The City of South Perth Libraries invites you to uncover the secrets of forensic science at Behind the Crime, an intriguing event on Wednesday, 22 October at South Perth Community Hall.
Cast your postal vote – 2025 Local Government Election
Have your say in the local government elections by 6pm, Saturday 18 October 2025 and choose who you want to represent you on Council.
Council adopts new tree retention policy
Residents should be aware of new requirements around pruning and removing trees of a certain height and species on private property in the City of South Perth.
Give your feedback on the Canning Bridge Bus Interchange
Main Roads, on behalf of the Public Transport Authority, is inviting community feedback on plans for a new Canning Bridge Bus Interchange, to be built above the train station and Kwinana Freeway.
Our local emergency management plans
If you live in, work in or visit the City of South Perth, we encourage you to read our updated Local Emergency Management Arrangements Plan (LEMA) and Local Recovery Plan (LRP).
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New Containers for Change Drop & Go Point in Como
City of South Perth and surrounding residents can now return their 10c drink containers at a new Containers for Change Drop & Go point at the City’s Recycling Centre in Como.
Mobile Foodbank service now open weekly at Southcare
Eligible residents in the City of South Perth now have more opportunities to access low-cost nutrient rich food locally with a Mobile Foodbank service now operating at Southcare in Manning every Monday from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
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Have your say: Hope Avenue Reserve play space upgrade
Have your say on the Hope Avenue Reserve play space upgrade to help us choose the play elements and features you’d like to see there.
Program ideas invited to address local food insecurity
Do you have a great idea to support local people in need? Are you passionate about improving food security in the City of South Perth? If so, we want to hear from you.
