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Activity day highlights the growing importance of outdoor recreation in WA

Sep 18, 2024
DLGSC hosted its annual Industry Activity Day, an event that brings together stakeholders from both local and state government agencies with the outdoor recreation sector.

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Trans-Tasman museum investment in production of ground-breaking VR films

17 July 2023
3 museums spanning Australia and New Zealand have joined forces for a funding partnership to develop a trio of majestic and ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) films for exhibitions at the museums from 2024 onwards.
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New State Football Centre to shine as World Cup training facility

16 July 2023
The newly constructed State Football Centre in Queens Park has been unveiled, ahead of it taking centre stage as one of the training facilities in Perth for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™.
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Game Changers celebrates trailblazing women in WA soccer

14 July 2023
With the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 the hottest ticket in Perth this winter, a new outdoor exhibition is giving seasoned and not-so-seasoned soccer lovers the chance to kick goals and learn more about the beautiful game.

Local Government Regulations Amendment Regulations 2023

13 July 2023

LG Alert

Great news for WA local government, with the second tranche of amendments to implement the Model Financial Statements gazetted on 30 June 2023.
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Community awareness drive for local government election changes

12 July 2023
A community awareness campaign is underway to inform voters about upcoming changes that will be in effect for local government elections in October.
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Reform toolkit

12 July 2023

LG Alert

There are several electoral reforms that will be in place for the local government elections in October and it is essential that the community is aware of these changes.
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Funding open for artists and musicians to SNAP up opportunities

11 July 2023
2 new programs are opening today for short-notice opportunities that arise for Western Australian artists or contemporary musicians.
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Trophy Tour puts WA in FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 spotlight

7 July 2023
FIFA fever has officially begun, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicking off in Perth today.
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Priority regulation amendments for local government elections and final set of orders for council representation changes

6 July 2023

LG Alert

The State Government has introduced priority regulation amendments for local government elections and made the final set of orders for council representation changes for the implementation reforms ahead of the 2023 elections.

Incorrect use of concessions on rates bills

5 July 2023

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has become aware that some local governments may be granting ‘blanket concessions’ to ratepayers under their discretionary concession powers.
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Flying of flags: NAIDOC Week 2023

3 July 2023

LG Alert

Sunday 2 July 2023 to Sunday 9 July 2023
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Celebrate FIFA Women's World Cup™ 1 month to go

28 June 2023
With less than 1 month to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — find out how you can be part of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 global sporting spectacular.
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State Government invests $330,000 in sustainable trails

28 June 2023
Locals and visitors alike are set to benefit from a $331,302 investment into trails experiences across Western Australia.
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Western Australians in world lacrosse championships

27 June 2023
9 Western Australians are now in San Diego ahead of the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championships, with the pressure on to reclaim a podium spot after losing out in 2018 and 2014 from consistently finishing in the top 3.
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Winners of the 2023 WA Premier's Book Awards announced

26 June 2023
The 2023 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards winners have been announced at an award ceremony at the State Library of Western Australia.
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Populations estimates order and first set of orders for council representation changes

22 June 2023

LG Alert

In the recent Government Gazette the population estimates order and the first set of orders for constitutional and representation changes to councils were made under the Local Government Act 1995, ahead of the upcoming 2023 ordinary local government elections.

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