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Monday, June 01, 2026

Unrestricted Burning Period

The unrestricted burning period runs from Monday, June 1 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

During the unrestricted burning period, you can burn without a permit subject to the following conditions:
- Your property is over 2000sqm
- You are only burning vegetative or untreated wood.
All burning (including exemptions) is prohibited when a total fire ban is declared.

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A City of Swan lime-green lid FOGO bin

Friday, August 14, 2026

New waste sorting advice to help improve quality of FOGO material

Recently, the City of Swan updated its list of items accepted in lime-green lid FOGO bins.

A man and his dog walking in a park

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Sniff, stroll, repeat

Few things beat fresh air, a good walk and your dog enjoying the outdoors beside you.

Lady in a wood work shop

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Grow, Innovate, Create – Small Business Grants 2026/27

Have you got an amazing idea for a new business project, but need a helping hand to get started?

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A flower embroidered onto a piece of fabric

Arts and Crafts Talks and Workshops

Collage and stitch

Create a wildflower textile while learning the art of collage, applique and stitch in this half day workshop with costume designer, Angela Ferolla.

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Midland Junction Arts Centre

An image of a mask made from craft

Free Arts and Crafts Library Programs

Book Week Costume Making Workshop

Take the stress out of Book Week at this DIY costuming workshop.

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Ellenbrook Library

A baby in a library space with sensory toys

Free Kids and Families Library Programs

Baby Rhymetime

A gentle introduction to singing rhymes and songs in an engaging tummy time session.

Weekly, Mondays from July 27 until December 28 2026 | 9:30am – 10:00am
Ellenbrook 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.