News Listings

May 2024
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How to report sick or injured wildlife

Public Notice 29 May 2024

Bird deaths aren't unusual however in certain circumstances, further investigation of sick or injured wildlife or unusual bird deaths may be required.

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Have Your Say on the draft Local Planning Policy - Tree Retention

Public Notice 29 May 2024

The City of South Perth is inviting feedback on the draft Local Planning Policy (LPP) – Tree Retention.

Green Waste Verge Collection Update

News Update 29 May 2024

The City is currently experiencing delays to green waste verge collections for Areas 3, 4A/B, 5 and 6, due to a number of fires in our contractor’s collection trucks.

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Albanese Government delivers better and safer sporting facilities across South Perth

Media Release 28 May 2024

The Albanese Government will provide $5.5 million to the City of South Perth to build new changerooms and install new lighting at local sporting venues so more women and girls can fall in love with sport.

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Protecting native wildlife from roaming cats

News Update 16 May 2024

The City’s Cat Trapping Program aims to protect native wildlife from roaming cats in natural areas on South Perth Foreshore.

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Minor review of Strategic Community Plan complete

News Update 15 May 2024

On 23 April 2024, following the completion of a minor review, Council adopted a revised Strategic Community Plan 2021-2031, the guiding document for the City and community over the next 10 years.

Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer detected at Richardson Reserve in South Perth

News Update 13 May 2024

The Department of Primary Industry & Regional Development (DPIRD) has alerted the City of South Perth to a positive detection of the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) in four Coral Tree’s (Erythrina x sykesii) within Richardson Reserve in South Perth.

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Give your pre-loved items a new home

News Update 9 May 2024

Charity Drop-Off Day allows you to donate unwanted household furniture, clothing, electronic items, and more.

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City secures funding for urban greening and tree canopy restoration initiative

Media Release 9 May 2024

The City has secured over $77,000 in funding to plant more than 590 trees to support the City’s urban forest and restore vegetation.

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Swanview Reserve Play Space installation

News Update 7 May 2024

A new playground is being installed at Swanview Reserve in South Perth, designed to offer local families an exciting array of play equipment for all ages.