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July 2025
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Nominations now open for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

Media Release 17 July 2025

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

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Underground power information session - Kensington Project Area

News Update 15 July 2025

On Wednesday 23 July 2025, the City and Western Power will host a community information session at John McGrath Hall about the upcoming underground power project in the Kensington area.

Event Underground Power
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Bollard lights vandalised at Sir James Mitchell Park

News Update 14 July 2025

Bollard lights along the footpath in Sir James Mitchell Park - between the Boatshed Café and the Scented Gardens carpark - are currently not operational due to vandalism. At least 23 out of the 37 lights have been damaged.

Maintenance Works South Perth Foreshore
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Footpath replacement - Bickley Crescent between Pether Road and Godwin Avenue, Manning

News Update 14 July 2025

Footpath replacement works will be happening on Bickley Crescent soon as part of the City’s 2025/26 Slab Replacement Program. These works will be confined to the street verge and will include replacing old concrete slabs and constructing a new 1.5m wide in situ concrete footpath.

Footpath works
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Collier Park Golf Course redevelopment update

News Update 11 July 2025

The redevelopment of Collier Park Golf Course is getting a head start with the installation of new safety netting for the driving range beginning in July.

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New small-dog park now open at Comer Reserve

News Update 10 July 2025

Our new enclosed small dog park at Comer Reserve is officially open!

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A better place to play: Jan-Doo Park playground upgrade

News Update 7 July 2025

The City of South Perth has transformed the Jan-Doo Park playground in Salter Point into a modern, inclusive and imaginative play space.

Parks and Reserve works
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Stories of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie come to life in enchanting new sculptures

News Update 4 July 2025

The May Gibbs Art Story Posts have officially opened at Windsor Park in South Perth, with this magical attraction set to delight families and literary lovers alike.

Public Art
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New online portal for City grants and rebates now live

News Update 2 July 2025

The City of South Perth has launched a new online platform to make applying for grants and rebates simpler and more accessible.

June 2025
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Young voices shine at Speak with Confidence Awards

Media Release 30 June 2025

Young voices took centre stage at the 2025 Speak with Confidence Awards, proudly hosted by the City of South Perth on Wednesday 25 June.

Youth