City of Subiaco

01/09/2026

Are you the owner of a Heritage-listed building or a contributory place located within a designated heritage area?

You may be eligible to apply for funding through the City of Subiaco Heritage Grants Fund. Applications are now open until 5 pm on Friday, 2 October 2026.

Check your eligibility and apply here 👇

The fund is available to owners of privately owned properties or properties owned by not-for-profit organisations that are included on the Local Planning Scheme Heritage List, or are contributory places within a heritage area.

01/09/2026

Think before you bin it 🗑️
Check out our handy guide on what belongs in your red bin and, importantly, which items should never be added with your kerbside waste:
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/think-before-you-bin-it-what-goes-in-your-red-lidd-3908ff7d/

31/08/2026

The City are thrilled to have two campaigns shortlisted for the CPRA Golden Target National Communications Awards 🏆

The shortlisted campaigns include:
🏗 Community engagement campaign for the proposed new civic building and gardens in the Community Relations and Engagement Campaign category
🧰The Box Mental Health Awareness campaign in the Employee Communications Campaign category

The City of Subiaco is proud to be the only local government to have been shortlisted in either category.

Check out The Box mental health awareness campaign videos here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpz-4tlDh_dwJgt_PthwbkYAx690S00jt&si=bVwcXmulhezehNxg

31/08/2026

The spring edition of our quarterly print magazine, Talk About Subi (TAS) is out now!

In this season's edition, we cover:
🌳 The City's growing tree canopy
🚴 Upcoming bike month and community events
🗑️ New waste trucks coming to Subi
🛣️ Recent upgrades to streets and public spaces
📢 Community stories and more

Get the digital version here:
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/TAS-spring-2026

29/08/2026

Reminder: Road closures are in place this Sunday, 30 August, as the Chevron City to Surf for GenU makes its way through Subiaco 🏃🏃‍♀️

Runners will leave the start line at Saint George's Terrace from 8:00 AM and make their way through Subiaco en route to City Beach, where athletes will finish their 12km run.

Road closures in Subiaco will begin from 7:30am, with streets reopening from 12pm.

Affected roads include:
Thomas Street
Hay Street
Rokeby Road
Railway Road
Roberts Road

For more details and a full list of closures across Perth, check out the City to Surf website:
https://perthcitytosurf.com/perth-road-closures/

Best wishes to all runners taking part 👏

24/08/2026

Are you a young person with an entrepreneurial spirit, a bright idea and big dreams? The City of Subiaco wants you 🫵

We are proud to sponsor a local team to participate in the Young Entrepreneurs Showcase (YES) 2026 🚀

YES brings together young people from across WA to showcase their ideas, innovations and entrepreneurial projects.

This is your chance to represent the local community and showcase your entrepreneurial talent 🌟

Think you have what it takes? Learn more and apply here:
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/business/your-business/business-news-and-information/got-a-big-idea-young-entrepreneurs-showcase-yes-20-04df8228/

Applications close on Friday 11 September 2026 📅

21/08/2026

The City of Subiaco's private swimming pool and spa safety program has begun with Royal Life Saving Society WA visiting homes to ensure pool and spa barriers meet legislated safety requirements.

Have a pool or spa? 🏊 Property owners will be contacted directly with more info about the process.

Learn more and prepare for your inspection:
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/private-pool-and-spa-safety-inspections-underway

Photo Credits: Royal Life Saving Western Australia

19/08/2026

The Chevron City to Surf for GenU race takes place next Sunday, 30 August, with road closures in place across Subiaco.

The run begins in Perth City Centre and makes its way through Subiaco en route to City Beach, where athletes will finish their 12km and 4km runs.

Road closures in Subiaco will begin from 7:30 am, with all streets reopening from 12 pm.

Affected roads include Hay Street, Railway Road, Roberts Road, Rokeby Road, & Thomas Street.

For more details and a full list of road closures across Perth, check out the City to Surf website:

Roads impacted on event day Sunday 30 AUGUST 2026 Please see table below outlining the road closures that The Chevron City to Surf for genU will be taking place in Perth on Sunday 30 August 2026. L…

19/08/2026

The City of Subiaco Photography Award finalists' images are now on display at the Subiaco Library 🖼

There was phenomenal engagement with this year's awards, with more than 1,000 entries!

The exhibition features 93 finalist photos who will now compete for a total prize pool of $5,000 in cash prizes, and they need your help!

Visit the library, check out the exhibition and cast a vote on your favourite photo to crown the People's Choice Awards Winner 🏆

The exhibition is open until the 27th September.