News Listings

July 2023

New group needed for Neil McDougall Community Garden

News Update 4 July 2023

The City is looking for enthusiastic gardeners to coordinate a community garden in Como.

Further Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer detected within the City

News Update 3 July 2023

Positive detection of the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer has been found in a Poinciana tree on Strickland Street in South Perth and Coral trees around James Miller Oval in Manning and Kwel Court Playground in Karawara.

Intellibus

Last ride for RAC Intellibus as groundbreaking trial ends

News Update 3 July 2023

The RAC Intellibus took its final journey on Friday 30 June 2023, as the driverless vehicle trial came to an end after seven years of travelling around the City of South Perth.

South Perth Foreshore

Metro Inner-South JDAP Agenda 10 July 2023

Public Notice 3 July 2023

The agenda for the Metro Inner-South JDAP meeting to consider a proposed four-storey multiple dwelling for 116 Mary Street, Como is now available to view.

JDAP

Weekly approved works 3-9 July 2023

Public Notice 3 July 2023

Approved works within the City of South Perth for 3-9 July 2023.

Road Works
June 2023

A new look Moresby Street Hall

News Update 30 June 2023

Moresby Street Hall in Kensington has a fresh new look thanks to the local community and renowned Western Australian artist George Domahidy.

Public Art

Students showcase public speaking skills at Speak With Confidence Awards

Media Release 29 June 2023

Students participating in the 2023 Speak with Confidence Awards chose their own topics and wrote their speeches, which they presented to a panel of four judges from Toastmasters International.

Youth

Proposal for synthetic hockey turf at Collier Reserve not supported

News Update 28 June 2023

Council votes not to proceed with proposed synthetic hockey pitch at Collier Reserve in Como.

Parks and Reserve works

Annual Budget delivers cost effective services to the community and improves City’s financial position

Media Release 28 June 2023

At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 27 June 2023, Council endorsed the 2023/24 Annual Budget, with a rate revenue increase of 5 per cent; below the prevailing Perth CPI of 5.8 per cent and National CPI of 7 per cent.

Finalised minutes Metro Central JDAP meeting 26 June 2023

Public Notice 28 June 2023

Minutes of the Metro Inner-South JDAP meeting on 26 June 2023 have been made available on the DAP website.

JDAP