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16 Days in WA

Stop Violence Against Women 25 November to 10 December

KidSport: 10 years of supporting kids to get involved in sport. Montage of participants.

KidSport 10 year anniversary

Celebrating 10 years of supporting kids to get involved in community sport and recreation.

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Explore WA’s cultural and creative spaces

The WA Cultural Infrastructure Map identifies existing cultural and creative spaces across the State.

Inside the Bronze Box - State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo Eva Fernandez.

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

Resources for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State until 2030 and beyond

Western Australian Museum night view. Photo by Peter Bennett.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

A place to share Western Australia’s many stories.

Karijini National Park 1 Credit Tourism WA

WA Hiking Strategy

Bushwalking and trail running in Western Australia 2020 to 2030

Culture WA portal

Treasures of Western Australia digitised and accessible to all.

News

Historic First for Cities of Rockingham and Bayswater

06 Dec 2021

Following this year’s local government elections, two cities will be led by women for the first time. Mayor Deb Hamblin of Rockingham and Mayor, Crs Filomena Piffaretti of Bayswater have made history as the first females to don the mayoral chains and to lead their respective cities.

Shire of Halls Creek tackles unemployment

06 Dec 2021

Faced with adult unemployment rates of up to 40 per cent in an environment in which unemployment contributes to social degradation, the Shire of Halls Creek was grappling with a crisis of epic proportions.

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2021 WA Local Government Convention

06 Dec 2021

The 2021 WA Local Government Convention took place between 19 September to 21 September at Crown Perth. The DLGSC was thrilled to sponsor and take part in all the excitement.

Spotlight on: CEO Julie Burton, Shire of Boddington

06 Dec 2021

Julie has just started as the Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Boddington and was previously the Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Pingelly. She has more than 15 years’ experience in local government.

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Food Innovation front of mind for Shire of Murray

06 Dec 2021

The Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct, being delivered by the Shire of Murray, will be the first of its kind in Western Australia and will play an important role in the State’s industry diversification strategy by placing a focus on Agri-Tech and new product development.

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Shire of Bruce Rock wins big at WA Community Achievement Awards

06 Dec 2021

The Shire of Bruce Rock was this year’s winner of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Making a Difference Award at the WA Community Achievement Awards.

$30,000 available for artist-in-residence local government projects

06 Dec 2021

The $5 million Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program is available for artist-in-residence projects. Projects must engage communities and are delivered with a local government, school or not-for-profit community organisations.

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Study a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership and Management

06 Dec 2021

In partnership with Edith Cowan University, Local Government Professionals WA is excited to announce the launch of a new postgraduate qualification program.

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Perth to host five FIFA Women's World Cup games in 2023

02 Dec 2021

Perth will host five 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup games as part of one of the biggest series of football matches Western Australia has ever seen.

Small grants a big factor in creating healthy, happy communities

01 Dec 2021

The State Government has awarded nearly $900,000 to more than 20 local governments and community organisations to improve sport and recreation facilities.

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16 Days in WA

KidSport 10 year anniversary

Explore WA’s cultural and creative spaces

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

WA Museum Boola Bardip

WA Hiking Strategy

Culture WA portal

News

Historic First for Cities of Rockingham and Bayswater

Shire of Halls Creek tackles unemployment

2021 WA Local Government Convention

Spotlight on: CEO Julie Burton, Shire of Boddington

Food Innovation front of mind for Shire of Murray

Shire of Bruce Rock wins big at WA Community Achievement Awards

$30,000 available for artist-in-residence local government projects

Study a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership and Management

Perth to host five FIFA Women's World Cup games in 2023

Small grants a big factor in creating healthy, happy communities

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Managing Conflict and Difficult People

Managing Conflict and Difficult People

Managing Conflict and Difficult People

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