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PerthNow | 9 October 2026 The City has awarded Gather the contract to deliver Subi Blooms in 2027, marking the festival’s 10th year. The Mother’s Day floral trail attracts more than 35,000 visitors annually and generated about $1.46 million in economic benefits, according to City staff. Read PerthNow’s coverage.

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Subi Night Market returned to Market Square Park with more than 40 food stalls, 20 artisan traders, live performances and a WAAPA partnership.

Postal Walk’s public realm upgrade renews an accessible town centre connection for pedestrians, local activity and community use.

The City of Subiaco’s five-part mental health awareness video series, The Box, won bronze in the Employee Communications Campaign category at the 2026 CPRA Golden Target Awards. The City reported the result on 18 September 2026. The campaign had also been named a finalist in the Australian Marketing Institute’s 2026 Marketing Excellence Awards. Read the City’s award report: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/2026/09-september/the-box-wins-bronze-at-nationa

City of Subiaco | 17 September 2026. UnWined will return to Market Square Park in October with WA wine, food and live music.

PerthNow | 12 September 2026 Subiaco’s heritage grants fund offers owners of eligible heritage properties up to $5,000 for conservation works, supporting the buildings and streetscapes that contribute to the city’s character. Read PerthNow’s coverage.

The City of Subiaco published its 2025–26 Economic Snapshot on 4 September 2026, bringing together information on business, jobs, visitors and commercial activity. The City’s August 2026 Investment Prospectus provides further context. Earlier independent reporting by PerthNow documented the return of retail to Rokeby Road in March 2025. City of Subiaco Economic Snapshot (4 September 2026): https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/business/your-business/business-news-and-information/2026

The 2026–27 budget outlines Council’s current priorities for services, community facilities, infrastructure and the continuing renewal of Subiaco’s public places. Read the original story: City’s budget announcement

The Evelyn H Parker Library’s exterior restoration was celebrated in July 2024, with a documentary showing the work and the building’s history. In March 2026 the project won the Excellence in Asset Management category for Western Australia at the IPWEA awards. City report on the 2026 award and documentary: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/subiaco-library-restoration-project-wins-state-awa-4a24a574/ City report on the 2024 restoration: City’s 2024 restora

Lords Recreation Centre became WA’s first local government community recreation centre accredited as a HYROX training club.

City of Subiaco | 3 February 2026. A summary of 2025 heritage projects and achievements, including museum renewal and conservation grants.

Residents, businesses and stakeholders were invited to help shape the City’s approach to economic development, including how Subiaco can support enterprise, attract investment and remain a lively place to work and visit. Read the original story: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/have-your-say-on-economic-development-in-the-city-4dd9e00e

City of Subiaco | 30 October 2025. West Tech Fest announced its first Subiaco program for December 2025.

City of Subiaco | 22 October 2025. Beginning a second term as Mayor and welcoming the newly sworn-in Council.

City of Subiaco | 22 October 2025. The Mayor and Councillors were sworn in after the 2025 local government election.

PerthNow | 9 October 2025 The City of Subiaco expanded its homelessness support with a roaming outreach service, adding to its existing local assistance for people experiencing homelessness. Read PerthNow’s report.

On 7 October 2025 the City of Subiaco reported that the State Administrative Tribunal had affirmed its refusal of a demolition permit for the heritage buildings at 424–436 Hay Street. The City’s report explains the decision and the history of the site. Read the City’s report: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/another-win-for-heritage-in-subiaco-0e0a2183

City of Subiaco | 25 September 2025. The City listed community activities for Mental Health Week 2025.

City of Subiaco | 22 September 2025. Bike Month events and cycling resources for the community.