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Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Restricted burning period has started

The City has entered a restricted burning period. You are not permitted to burn without a burning permit. This period runs from October 1 - November 30.

Friday, September 26, 2025

Dog and cat registration and payments unavailable

Please note: Our system is under maintenance which means dog and cat registrations and payments are currently unavailable.

Payments will be available again on October 10, 2025.

High call volumes

Please note that we are currently experiencing a high volume of calls. Alternatively, submit your request online.

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Friday, September 26, 2025

Entwined in the Swan Valley returns with new city showcase

Western Australia’s oldest wine region will once again take centre stage as Entwined in the Swan Valley returns from October 24 to November 16, 2025 – offering a season of delicious and unforgettable experiences.

Matthew MacPherson

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

City of Swan welcomes Matthew MacPherson as Executive Director

The City of Swan is pleased to welcome Matthew MacPherson as its new Executive Director Operations.

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Keep us up to date about your pet's details

Let us know if any details around your pet have changed.

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Free Arts and Crafts Kids and Families

Free Form Art Zone

Drop in to our creative zone these school holidays and celebrate our story month by creating your own bookmark.

September 30, October 2, 7 and 9, 2025 | 12.30 - 2.30pm
Ballajura Public Library

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Free Arts and Crafts Kids and Families

Interactive Storytelling Hour with Glenn Swift

Join us for a high energy, special storytelling session with master storyteller Glenn Swift.

Thursday, October 09, 2025
Ellenbrook Community Library

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Free Arts and Crafts Games

Board game creation with Crystal

Design, make and playtest your own board game!

Thursday, October 09, 2025
Ballajura Public Library

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Free Arts and Crafts Library Programs

Grow Write

Join our writer's group to share your work, collaborate on ideas, and support each other in a friendly space.

Fortnightly, Thursdays
Midland Public Library

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Welcome to the City of Swan

A culturally diverse community and Perth's largest local government area. Learn about your council and see why we're a great place to work, live, and visit.

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Ngalak Maali Boodja Kaditj, Whadjuk Moort Noongar Boodjara, Baalap Kalyagool Noyyang, Boodja Kep Moort, Ngalak Kwabaduk Wirn, Kabarli Bworan Kora Kora, Yeyi Ngoongoolong.

The City of Swan acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this region, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and their descendants.

Aboriginal artwork by Norlap Creative in partnership with Nerolie Bynder.