News Listings

September 2021
CompletedBlackSwanHabitat

Habitat to bring back swans

Media Release 30 September 2021

A new haven for waterbirds has been built along the Swan River as the City completes its $1.5m Black Swan Habitat project.

South Perth Foreshore Waterbird Refuge
August 2021
SPYWAannounced

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
June 2021
NAIDOC

City to celebrate NAIDOC Week

Library 16 June 2021

The City is embracing the opportunity to recognise First Nations People with a program of events and cultural workshops during NAIDOC Week, 4-7 July 2021.

First Nations
May 2021
ReconciliationWeek2021

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
February 2021
SPYWAMillpoint

Writing competition to celebrate young talent

Library 9 February 2021

Budding young writers are invited to showcase their creative talent at the City’s 35th annual South Perth Young Writers Award.

Libraries SPYWA
January 2021
CitizenoftheYear

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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NAIDOC Week celebrations begin

News Update 9 November 2020

The local community braved the wet weather to begin NAIDOC Week celebrations with a flag raising ceremony outside the City of South Perth Community Hall.

First Nations
ParisWilkinson

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
NAIDOC2020web

NAIDOC Week - Always Was, Always Will Be

Media Release 21 October 2020

Celebrate National NAIDOC Week with a week of free community events and activities around the City, supported by Act, Belong, Commit.

First Nations