City of Subiaco

15/09/2026

The City of Subiaco is ranked as one of Australia’s most liveable places, with a welcoming community and safe streets 📍

It's always important to stay alert to any opportunistic criminals or anti-social behaviour. To keep our community safe and free from crime, check out Western Australia Police Force infographics on burglary and vehicle prevention.

And why not come along to our Secure Your Home with Khabeer Rockley this Friday, 18 September at 6 pm. Khabeer, a security and risk consultant based in Perth, will provide practical hints and tips on how to prevent opportunistic crime.

Get your free ticket 🎟
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/events/secure-your-home-with-khabeer-rockley-871cc333?a=0a1dfe22

Together, we can keep the City safe, inclusive and welcoming for locals and visitors.

14/09/2026

Some of the City's iconic landmarks were illuminated yellow last Sunday to celebrate Good Sammys Day 🟡

Market Square Rotunda, Forrest Walk, Postal Walk, and Subiaco Library and Museum all turned yellow, joining other iconic landmarks across Western Australia to support the organisation.

In the last year, Good Sammys has:
🤝 Supported employment for more than 430 people with disability
🙏 Served more than 1.2 million customers across Western Australia
🎁 Processed 7 million kilograms of donated textiles and household goods
♻️ Diverted almost 80% of donated goods from landfill through reuse, repurposing and recycling.

Good Sammy Enterprises

14/09/2026

Cat and Dog owners, it's time to renew your pet registrations. Pet registration helps the City quickly reunite you with your pet if they become lost.

1 and 3-year pet registrations expire on 31 October, regardless of when the pet was first registered.

For more info and to renew your registration or register a new pet, click here:
www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/annual-reminder-register-your-dog-or-cat-in-my-account

11/09/2026

Only 1 week left to secure your place for our Secure Your Home workshop, hosted by Khabeer Rockley, at Subiaco Library next Friday 18 September, at 6pm.

Secure your spot 🎟
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/events/secure-your-home-with-khabeer-rockley-871cc333?a=0a1dfe22

In this video, Khabeer discusses how you can make the most of the session and the practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of opportunistic theft.

11/09/2026

Recycle right ♻ Read our checklist on the 5 types of materials that belong in your yellow-lidded bin 🗑

https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/recycle-right-what-goes-in-your-yellow-lidded-bin-d0358a0d/

10/09/2026

This is your last chance to have your say on 3 of the city's local law reviews, which close tomorrow, Friday 11 September.

The laws relate to:
🐕 Dogs
🏥 Health
🤝 Meeting Procedures

Leave your comment here:

We’re reviewing our local laws to ensure they remain current, and we’re seeking your feedback. The Local Government Act 1995 enables Western Australian local governments to make local laws which are considered necessary for the good government of their districts. To

10/09/2026

The Subiaco Library hosted a sold-out Scam Awareness Week session last month as part of the 'Tech, tea and treats' series.

The event supports the City’s Council Plan to foster an inclusive, safe, and resilient community while delivering strong governance and contemporary, secure services.

Learn more about the event and the City's supports and services:

The free event sold out in advance before taking place on Friday 28 August, reflecting strong community interest in learning how to recognise scams and stay safe online.

10/09/2026

The City of Subiaco is inviting community feedback on a proposed amendment to Local Planning Scheme No. 5, relating to 37 Waylen Road, Shenton Park 📍

Learn more about the proposed amendment and how you can have your say:
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/have-your-say-on-proposed-waylen-road-scheme-amend-d19fd217/

Submissions close at 5 pm on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

09/09/2026

Could your home be more energy efficient? ♻️

Subiaco Library's DIY home energy efficiency kit is available to borrow to help residents better understand their energy and water use 💦⚡

Learn more about the energy audit kit and how it aid making improvements to your home here:
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/could-your-home-be-more-energy-efficient-daccd25d/

08/09/2026

Highlights of last night's Photographic Award ceremony at Subiaco Library and Museum 📸

8 winners were announced in categories including nature, people and portrait, AI, youth, kids and residents.

Kerry Faulkner was chosen by the judges as the overall winner and took home top prize for her photograph titled 'Flex' 🏆

Find out all of the award winners:
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/2026-photographic-awards-winners-announced-c74d3446/