MEDIA RELEASES

Releases Date
Call for Art Award Entries
Registrations for entry to the 2008 City of South Perth Emerging Artist Award opened this week, giving talented artists the opportunity to win up to $4,000.
Click here for more....		 21.08.2008
The City and Schools - a Growing Partnership
The City of South Perth was pleased to host the annual Principals’ Function at the Civic Centre on the afternoon of Wednesday, 13 August 2008.
Click here for more....		 14.08.2008
Resilient Futures in South Perth
 On Monday 11 August 2008, the Resilient Futures Network (WA), in association with the City of South Perth, New Commons (USA) and KT Studios hosted a strategy forum at the City’s Council Chambers, designed to assist senior decision makers from Local and State Government, organisations, businesses and communities.
Click here for more....		 12.08.2008
Community Reaps Rewards from Ward Funding
The City of South Perth is pleased to report that the Ward Funding for 2007/2008 has been successful in providing support to a number of community groups and local initiatives.
Click here for more....		 05.08.2008
Young Writers Awarded
A crowd of 80 gathered at the City of South Perth’s Civic Centre on the night of Thursday, 24 July, to celebrate the creative talent of our City’s youth with the presentation of the annual Young Writers Awards.
Click here for more.... 		29.07.2008
Heppingstone Street Recommendation
In a move that reaffirms its commitment to the integrity of its town planning system, the City of South Perth Council resolved last night to not accede to the submission from property owner Ms Panizza to vary the Direction issued by order of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, the Hon Alannah MacTiernan, in relation to 11 Heppingstone Street, South Perth.
Click here for more.... 		24.07.2008
Dog Registration Amnesty
The City of South Perth, the Town of Victoria Park, and the City of Belmont have declared an amnesty on unregistered dogs for the month of August 2008.
Click here for more.... 		23.07.2008
Funding Awarded to Community Groups
In recognition of the important services they provide to the local community, the City of South Perth Council has awarded funding to the tune of $42,100 to a range of community organisations.
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 23.07.2008
No More Trolleys on the Street
In a positive move towards reducing the number of trolleys abandoned on neighbourhood streets, Coles at Waterford Plaza began introducing a coin deposit trolley system as of  Monday, 14 July.
Click here for more...		 17.07.2008
Toy Library in need of Lenders
The South Perth Toy Library is seeking more members to join and take advantage of the great range of children’s toys on offer.
Click here for more... 		10.07.2008
Budget Paves the Way for a Great Year
At a Special Meeting held Tuesday, 8 July, Council adopted the City of South Perth’s 2008/2009 Budget, endorsing it as a testament of the City’s commitment to responsible and sustainable financial management.
Click here for more... 		09.07.2008
City offers support with Sport Funding Applications
The Department of Sport and Recreation’s (DSR) Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) latest funding round is now open and the City of South Perth would like to encourage suitable applicants to come forward.
Click here for more... 		09.07.2008
Speaking with Confidence
The reception room at the City of South Perth offices was buzzing with excitement as students took part in the eleventh annual Speak with Confidence Awards on 30 June 2008.
Click here for more...		 02.07.2008
Banners in the Terrace
The City of South Perth was pleased to support Year Six students from St Pius X Catholic Primary School with their entry for WALGA’s 2008 Banners in the Terrace Competition.
Click here for more... 		01.07.2008
City of South Perth 29th Annual Pioneer Luncheon 2008
City of South Perth representatives and some of our City’s most longstanding community members celebrated the 29th Annual Pioneer Lunch in style at the beautiful Tompkins On Swan, Applecross, on Thursday, 26 June.
Click here for more... 		26.06.2008
Sustainable Design Policy
Following Council’s endorsement at the June Meeting, a new Sustainable Design Policy will soon be out for public comment along with thirteen other draft revised policies, comprising Part 1 of the City of South Perth ‘Residential Design Policy Manual’.
Click here for more... 		26.06.2008
Residential Design Policy Manual
The City of South Perth is entering another exciting stage of continuous corporate improvement, with public comment now invited on Part 1 of the City’s draft revised Residential Design Policy Manual, following unanimous endorsement by Council at the June Meeting.
Click here for more... 		26.06.2008
Favourite Places: home and abroad
The City of South Perth’s Heritage House Cultural Centre will showcase an exhibition of artwork by Christobel Bennett with poems by Vivienne Glance from 12 July - 10 August.
Click here for more...		 24.06.2008
Gift of a Golden Egg
Following the combined launch of the City of South Perth’s Poetry Park and a collection of Australian and Singaporean poems entitled Over There: Poems from Singapore & Australia, the Singaporean National Arts Council (NAC) generously presented the City with a gift of a  24 carat golden egg in appreciation of the shared connection.
Click here for more... 		24.06.2008
Major Development Concept Forums Open to Public
In a move that will improve effective communication and community participation in the City of South Perth, Council has recently agreed to open up Major Development Concept Forums to the public for a trial period of six months.
Click here for more... 		11.06.2008
Go Green with Greywater
As a part of the City of South Perth’s commitment to sustainability it will be hosting a free Greywater Recycling Seminar on Sunday June 22, with sessions at 10:30-11:30am and 12:00-1:00pm.
Click here for more...		 10.06.2008
Community Vision for South Perth
The City of South Perth Council voted unanimously during the May Council Meeting to commence a community visioning process which will cover the period up to 2030.
Click here for more...		 29.05.2008
Planting by the Living Stream
Mayor James Best and the City of South Perth Youth Sustainability Ambassadors will be participating in tree and vegetation planting on Saturday 7 June between 9am and 11am, at Waterford’s Bodkin Park for World Environment Day.
Click here for more... 		26.05.2008
Rivers Regional Council
The South East Metropolitan Regional Council (SEMRC), comprising the Cities of South Perth, Armadale and Gosnells, is expanding  to include the City of Mandurah and the Shires of Serpentine-Jarrahdale and Murray.
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21.05.2008
Report on Footprints 2008
World Environment Day (5 June 2008) will see the City of South Perth Youth Sustainability Advisory Board (YSAB) presenting a report on the work they have been undertaking with their peers in the local community.
Click here for more... 		20.05.2008
Poetry in the Park
The outstanding work and achievements of Western Australia’s poets will be celebrated with the launch of Poetry Park from 5.30pm on Thursday, 15 May at Neil McDougall Park in Como.
Click here for more... 		05.05.2008
Challenging Project for Students
Horticulture students from Challenger TAFE’s Murdoch Campus gained some practical experience working on reticulation at the City of South Perth’s Kilkenny Circle playground in Manning on 30 April.
Click here for more...		 01.05.2008
Fiesta Winners
Year Five Penrhos student Kate Durack was the happy winner of this year’s City of South Perth Fiesta survey prize, a bike package generously provided by George’s Bike Shop in Applecross.
Click here for more... 		23.04.2008
Valerie B. Parker  Exhibition
The City of South Perth’s Heritage House Cultural Centre will showcase an exhibition  of  past and present paintings by Valerie B. Parker  in watercolour and oils from 3 May to 1 June 2008.
Click here for more... 		16.04.2008
Resource Recovery aids Sustainability
The City of South Perth hosted another successful Resource Recovery Day at the Collier Park Waste Transfer Station on 12 April, collecting recyclable waste and reusable household items as part of an ongoing commitment to creating a Sustainable South Perth.
Click here for more... 		16.04.2008
Write Now
The City of South Perth Young Writers Award is upon us again, with entry open to any school aged child residing in or attending school within the City.
Click here for more...		 02.04.2008
Friends of McDougall Park
The City of South Perth, in conjunction with the South East Regional Council for Urban Landcare, is inviting residents to attend a meeting on Sunday, 6 April to establish a Friends of McDougall Park group.
Click here for more... 		26.03.2008
Minister calls on builders to comply with local rules
The City of South Perth has resolved planning issues associated with 11 Heppingstone Street, following a recommendation from Planning and Infrastructure Minister
Alannah MacTiernan.
Click here for more...		 06.03.2008
Earth Hour in the City
In line with its ongoing sustainability initiatives, the City of South Perth would like to encourage residents to support Earth Hour at 8pm on Saturday, 29 March 2008.
Click here for more...		 05.03.2008
Footprints Community Art Project
The Fiesta Community Art Project Footprints will see South Perth students, in partnership with Millennium Kids, participating in a series of educational workshops that raise awareness of ways to reduce energy use.
Click here for more... 		05.03.2008
Pilot Travel Plan for Schools
The City of South Perth is proud to be involved with the launch of the WA School Travel Plan Pilot Project, the first of its kind in Western Australia, taking place on National Ride to School Day - Wednesday, 12 March 2008.
Click here for more...		 04.03.2008
Verge Maintenance Assistance Program
The City of South Perth would like to advise residents that assistance is available to eligible residents with the maintenance of their roadside verges.
Click here for more... 		27.02.2008
Mends Street Carnivalé
For the second year running, the Mends Street Carnivalé, will be the grand finale to the City of South Perth Fiesta.
Click here for more... 		26.02.2008
Fiesta Community Club Events
During Fiesta 2008 a number of community organisations are generously hosting special events for the community.
Click here for more...		 26.02.2008
Bush Kapers
Sunday, 9 March will see James Miller Oval come alive with the Fiesta family event, Bush Kapers, a great day of free family fun for all ages!
Click here for more... 		26.02.2008
Morning Melodies at the Cygnet
The City of South Perth in partnership with the Cygnet Cinema and Smarter than Smoking is presenting a free morning concert on Thursday, 6 March as a part of the Fiesta 2008.
Click here for more...		 26.02.2008
Miller's Tales
To celebrate Fiesta, “Storyteller extraordinaire” Glenn B Swift will be visiting the Old Mill to share his repertoire of participation style stories for all ages.
Click here for more... 		26.02.2008
Peter Kendall Exhibition and Schools Workshops
As a part of Fiesta 2008, the City of South Perth and the Waterford Plaza Shopping Centre are pleased to provide an exhibition of striking artwork by artist Peter Kendall at the Heritage House Art Gallery.
Click here for more... 		26.02.2008
Fiesta Antiques Roadshow
As a part of Fiesta celebrations the City of South Perth, the South Perth Historical Society, Old Mill volunteers and Mends Street Antiques and Collectables are presenting the Fiesta Antiques Roadshow, so  get ready to dig out those valuable and not-quite-so-valuable antiques you have tucked away and come along for a valuation.
Click here for more... 		26.02.2008
Fiesta 2008 Opening Event - Skadada Under the Stars
Launching the two week Fiesta extravaganza, the free Opening Event has seen some of Australia’s premier acts perform against the iconic backdrop that is Sir James Mitchell Park and this year’s main event, Skadada Under the Stars, will be no exception.
Click here for more... 		20.02.2008
High Voltage
The City of South Perth is inviting young people between the ages of 12-17 years to participate in an amazing aerial circus workshop run by Skadada, the world renowned multi artform circus company.
Click here for more...		 20.02.2008
All the Action's at YACStac
The City of South Perth, the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), and Millennium Kids are pleased to be presenting the Smarter Than Smoking YACStac as part of Fiesta 2008.
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 20.02.2008
Flex Ability
The City of South Perth is pleased to present Flex Ability, at the George Burnett Leisure Centre, thanks to the generous financial support from the Rotary Clubs of Como, South Perth - Burswood and Mill Point.
Click here for more... 		20.02.2008
Kiddy Kapers is coming!
Kiddy Kapers returns on Sunday, 10 February for another morning of free fun filled activities designed with the youngest members of the South Perth community in mind (ages six and under).
Click here for more... 		07.02.2008
Australia Day Awards
The City of South Perth’s Australia Day Ceremony, in addition to welcoming 74 new citizens, saw the awarding of the Premier's Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards to several well deserving community members.
Click here for more...		 31.01.2008
Street Tree a Survivor
The City is pleased to advise that the poisoned Coral Tree (Erythrina Sykesii) on the verge of 180 Mill Point Road will survive according to the Arboriculturist engaged to report on its health.
Click here for more... 		24.01.2008
Cities Working Together for Australia Day Celebration
On Saturday, January 26, the City of Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi and City of South Perth Mayor James Best invite all Western Australians to gather on the Perth Water foreshore to show for a full day of community activity and Australia Day celebrations, ending with a spectacular fireworks display high above the iconic Swan River.
Click here for more...		 18.01.2008
Australia Day Youth Activities
Sir James Mitchell Park will again play host to a youth focussed activity area for the 2008 Australia Day Lotterywest Skyworks.
Click here for more... 		16.01.2008
Australia Day in the City
The City of South Perth invites community members to come along and celebrate Australia Day on the beautiful South Perth foreshore.
Click here for more... 		16.01.2008
Justices of the Peace Needed
The City of South Perth is pleased to provide residents with a free Justice of the Peace service, which is staffed by friendly volunteers.
Click here for more... 		11.01.2008
May and Herbert Gibbs - Abiding Passions
The City’s Heritage House Cultural Centre will be showcasing a selection of artworks from the May and Herbert Gibbs collection in the exhibition Abiding Passions from 18 January - 21 February 2008.
Click here for more... 		02.01.2008
Turf Stolen from Grayden Reserve
A section of new turf that was laid only three weeks ago at Bill Grayden Reserve, situated on the corner of Murray and Thelma Streets in Como, was stolen on Wednesday night.
Click here for more...		 21.12.2007
Funding Secured for South Perth Foreshore
The City of South Perth has been successful in attracting two significant grants to the value of $594,636 under the Swan River Trust’s Riverbank Funding program for 2007/08.
Click here for more...		 17.12.2007
Carols at Sunset
The City of South Perth  is proud to be supporting the South Perth Lions Club and the Rotary Club of South Perth – Burswood as they present an enchanting family Christmas event, ‘Carols at Sunset’.
Click here for more...		 05.12.2007
New Initiative for NHW
Following on from a Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) volunteer survey conducted in August and the ‘Future Directions of NHW’ workshop held in September, new volunteer initiatives are now being introduced to reinvigorate NHW’s activities.
Click here for more...		 05.12.2007
City urges Residents to come Home Safely this Festive Season
The City of South Perth is once again joining forces with the WA Local Government Association’s (WALGA) RoadWise Program to support the White Ribbons for Road Safety campaign.
Click here for more...		 05.12.2007
Local Volunteers Celebrated
The tremendous contribution that volunteers make to our community was acknowledged with the City of South Perth Thank a Volunteer Breakfast on Sunday, 2 December, which was attended by close to 150 local volunteers.
Click here for more...		 05.12.2007
Underground Power Moves Ahead
At the November Ordinary Council Meeting the City of South Perth Council moved to accept the estimate of costs prepared for the State Undergrounding of Powerlines Project (SUPP) Como East project, meaning that work on the project can now progress.
Click here for more...		 05.12.2007
Call for Emerging Designers
March is set to be the hottest month of the 2008 fashion season, thanks to the return of designer fashion market Unwrapped: the marketplace to the heart of stylish South Perth.
Click here for more...		 26.11.2007
Kids Sustainability Ambassadors Conference
Student representatives from local primary schools in the City of South Perth attended the Kids Sustainability Ambassadors Conference - Focus on Footprints, from 20 - 21 November in the City’s Civic Centre Reception rooms.
Click here for more...		 22.11.2007
South Perth Primary Walks to School
The City of South Perth was pleased to lend support to South Perth Primary School when they participated in activities for the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s annual Walk Week recently.
Click here for more... 		20.11.2007
Heritage House offers Artistic Array
Hot on the heels of the South Perth Art Award Exhibition and Japanese Pottery: the rising generation from traditional Japanese kilns, the City is pleased to be hosting the Bead Guild of WA Inc Annual Exhibit and Competition, which will run from 8 - 29 December 2007 at Heritage House.
Click here for more...  		19.11.2007
People's Choice Tied
The 2007 City of South Perth Art Award culminated with the voting for the Karalee on Preston's People’s Choice Award, and for the first time in the history of the Award there are two winners.
Click here for more...  		19.11.2007
Criminal Damage to 42 Street Trees
On the morning of 13 October 2007 a driver deliberately ran down 42 young street trees in Anthony, Tate, Anstey, Hensman and Forrest Streets.
Click here for more...		 15.11.2007
Public Briefing - Bentley Technology Precinct
A public briefing on the progress of planning for the re-vitalisation of the Bentley Technology Precinct will occur on Thursday, 29 November at the City of South Perth Council Chamber, commencing at 6.30pm.
Click here for more...		 15.11.2007
Slow Down and Belt Up
The Slow-Down and Belt Up Schools Project is in full swing this week as a variety of organisations in South Perth join together to address the major issues of speeding and seat belt use around our schools.
Click here for more...		 14.11.2007
Special Electors Meeting - Cape Lilac Trees
In response to a petition the City of South Perth has called a Special Electors Meeting on Wednesday, 21 November to discuss, “Local residential community desire to change the City of South Perth Street Tree Policy to retain the Cape Lilac tree as a designated street tree”.
Click here for more... 		14.11.2007
City urges reconsideration of South Perth Train Station Delay
City of South Perth Mayor James Best is writing to the Planning and Infrastructure Minister outlining the benefits of bringing forward the construction of the South Perth Train Station.
Click here for more... 		08.11.2007
Christmas Concert kicks off Summer events
The Christmas Cygnet Concert featuring the talents of the remarkable Black Velvet Band will kick off the City of South Perth’s summer program of events on 13 December.
Click here for more... 		08.11.2007
Red Bull Air Race Roundup
Taking place over 3 and 4 November, the Red Bull Air Race saw the South Perth foreshore bustling with activity as over 300,000 spectators turned out to watch the event, with Sir James Mitchell Park recognised as the best vantage point to soak up the action.
Click here for more...		 08.11.2007
Biodegradable Bags
The City of South Perth will be trialling the provision of  biodegradable and compostable dog waste bags at Sir James Mitchell Park from 10 November.
Click here for more...		 29.10.2007
Newly Elected Council - 23 October 2007
At a Special Council Meeting held on 23 October, the City of South Perth's newly elected Mayor and Councillors were sworn in and the City’s new Deputy Mayor was elected. 
Click here for more...		 25.10.2007
Japanese Pottery - the Rising Generation
The City of South Perth, the Japanese Consul and the Japan Foundation will be showcasing an exquisite collection of Japanese pottery and ceramics, entitled ‘Japanese Pottery: the rising generation from traditional Japanese kilns’, from 14 - 27 November.
Click here for more...		 25.10.2007
Walk Week Reminder
In conjunction with Walk Week, being ‘run’ by the Heart Foundation and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) between 5-11 November, the City of South Perth would like to remind residents that there are walking programs and other resources available in the City.
Click here for more... 		24.10.2007
Local Heroes Wanted
The City of South Perth is greatly appreciative of the vital role volunteers play in our community and would like to recognise and celebrate their efforts.
Click here for more... 		17.10.2007
Planet Footprint Launch
The Planet Footprint launch at the City of South Perth Civic Reception Room Tuesday 16 October 2007 saw Councillor and staff representatives from 13 Western Australian Local Authorities in attendance, taking up the opportunity to discuss the program first hand with the Directors of Planet Footprint and key staff from the City of South Perth.
Click here for more... 		17.10.2007
Garden Gurus get in on Sustainable Spring
To celebrate spring and sustainability, the City will be conducting a community workshop on composting and greywater recycling.
Click here for more...		 17.10.2007
Residents urged to take part in National Ride to Work Day
Residents are invited to take part in Australia’s biggest active workplace event, National Ride to Work Day, with over 60,000 regular and first time riders expected to take part nationally on 17 October.
Click here for more... 		10.10.2007
Art Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2007 City of South Perth Art Awards were announced last night, Monday 8 October, at the cocktail function opening of the Art Award Exhibition.
Click here for more... 		09.10.2007
Putting Principals in the Picture
The City of South Perth hosted the annual Principals’ Function at the Civic Centre on the afternoon of Wednesday 19 September.
Click here for more... 		20.09.2007
Mobility on the Map
The City of South Perth has recently launched the new Access and Mobility Map as part of the City’s Disability and Access Inclusion Plan.
Click here for more... 		18.09.2007
Neighbourhood Watch discusses Future Direction
A special workshop entitled ‘Future Directions of NHW’ was held at the Civic Centre for Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) volunteers on the evening of 12 September.
Click here for more...		 14.09.2007
Safer Streets in South Perth
Road safety is an ongoing concern of the City of South Perth and many people in our community, with great personal suffering undergone by those who are touched by road accidents, as well as the financial losses experienced by individuals and society as a whole.
Click here for more...		 11.09.2007
Young Performer a hit with Seniors
Rachael Hardie, a young performer hailed as having the voice of an angel, entertained and delighted the crowd at the City of South Perth’s Cygnet Concert on 6 September.
Click here for more... 		06.09.2007
Resource Recovery Day
The City of South Perth is pleased to advise that the Resource Recovery Day held at the Collier Park Waste Transfer Station on 1 September was a great success, with almost two tonnes of waste collected.
Click here for more... 		05.09.2007
City offers free Household Energy Audits
The City is now calling for participants for the Household Energy Audit Project, with 200 households from across the City needed to participate in the program aimed at decreasing energy and water use. 
Click here for more... 		05.09.2007
City gives support to Education of disadvantaged Youths
The importance of the work done by Communicare’s VIP Plus education program has again been recognised by the City of South Perth with the commitment of $10,300 to the program through the Community Development Funding Program.
Click here for more... 		05.09.2007
City Supports Youth Music
The Lion’s Club of South Perth will be receiving a $1,400 grant from the City of South Perth to put towards their Youth Music Tuition Program.
Click here for more... 		29.08.2007
New Lease on Life for City Crime Prevention
In response to recent changes in the area of Community Policing, the City of South Perth has acted to develop relationships with local Police to ensure that the City, Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) and the Police can work together on new initiatives. 
Click here for more...		 23.08.2007
Can you YAC?
The City of South Perth is looking for new members to join the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and plan a range of exciting youth projects.