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May 2022

Plan highlights City's commitment to reconciliation

News Update 4 May 2022

The City's Reconciliation Action Plan has received endorsement by Reconciliation Australia, a key step in the City's reconciliation journey.

First Nations
April 2022

By the River at Box Gallery, Manning

News Update 27 April 2022

A new exhibition titled By The River by Jenni Vecca has opened at Box Gallery, Manning and will be on display to the community until 26 July 2022.

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January 2022
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Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

News Update 20 January 2022

The next stage of the City’s reconciliation journey is underway after our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-2023 was officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

First Nations
August 2021
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Talented young writers celebrated

Library 3 August 2021

Winners of the City’s 35th annual South Perth Young Writers Award (SPYWA) were announced at a presentation evening on Thursday 29 July 2021.

SPYWA
May 2021
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National Reconciliation Week

News Update 27 May 2021

National Reconciliation Week takes place from 27 May to 3 June and provides an opportunity to recognise the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and achievements.

First Nations
April 2021
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A Question of Heritage at Box Gallery, Manning

News Update 13 April 2021

A new exhibition titled A Question of Heritage by Valerie Schönjahn has opened at Box Gallery, Manning and will be on display to the community until 25 July 2021.

Box Public Art
January 2021

Auspire Community Citizen of the Year Awards presented to outstanding locals

Media Release 27 January 2021

Each year on Australia Day, the City of South Perth has the pleasure of presenting the Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Australia Day Citizen of the year
November 2020
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Emerging Artist People's Choice Winner

Media Release 4 November 2020

Congratulations to Paris Wilkinson, the winner of the 2020 Emerging Artist - Soco Realty People’s Choice Award, for her oil painting titled ‘Grandad Ted’.

EAA
October 2020
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Celebrating our emerging artists

Media Release 16 October 2020

Emerging artists are once again being celebrated through the City’s Emerging Artist Awards, which were held on Thursday 15 October at the South Perth Community Hall.

EAA
June 2020
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Have your say on the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

Media Release 15 June 2020

The City is working on the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and we would like to know your thoughts.

First Nations