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Monday, December 01, 2025

Prohibited burning period has started

The City of Swans Prohibited burning period commenced on December 1, 2025 and runs to March 31, 2026. All burning is prohibited including garden refuse and campfires.

High call volumes

Please note that we are currently experiencing a high volume of calls. Alternatively, submit your request online.
Changes to kerbside bin collection days this holiday season

As Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Thursday, your usual kerbside collection may be picked up one day after your normal collection day.

If your usual collection day is:
- Thursday, December 25, 2025, your bin will be collected on Friday, December 26, 2025
- Friday, December 26, 2025, your bin will be collected on Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Thursday, January 1, 2026, your bin will be collected on Friday, January 2, 2026
- Friday, January 2, 2026, your bin will be collected on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Bins must be placed out by 6am.

Recycling centre closures

The Recycling Centre – Malaga and Recycling Centre – Bullsbrook (including Containers For Change) will be closed Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025 and New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Standard operating hours apply for the rest of the festive period.

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Book verge collection

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Don't let thieves crash your holidays

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Don't let thieves crash your holidays

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring a rise in opportunistic crime.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Free summer reading quest offers families a budget-friendly holiday activity

Families looking for low-cost ways to keep kids busy these school holidays are being encouraged to take part in the Summer Reading Quest, a free program running across all City of Swan Libraries.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

City of Swan holiday hours

The City of Swan Administration Centre will be closed from 12noon, December 24, 2025, until Sunday, January 4, 2026.

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Coffee and Cuddles

Free Kids and Families

Coffee and Cuddles

Meet other parents, enjoy a coffee and a chat, and find out what's on in the local area for families, parents and babies.

Thursdays, Weekly
Ellenbrook Community Library

Musicians jamming

Free Library Programs Music

Muso Meetups

Visit Old Midland Courthouse and expand your musical horizons with other local musicians!

Monday, weekly. 3 - 5pm
Old Midland Courthouse

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Free Kids and Families

Storytime

Stories, rhymes and lots of fun for parents and kids alike, live in the library!

Everyday Monday to Friday
Multiple locations

A child reads a book in a library

Free

Library Quiet Hours

A welcoming, safe, and comfortable space for all members of our diverse community.

Monday, December 29, 2025

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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.