Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

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Reform of the Local Government Act

The State Government is reforming the Local Government Act 1995. Good news for rate payers and residents.

DLGSC launches Strategic Plan 2024-29

New strategy to guide agency in achieving its goals over the next 5 years.

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TrueSport program enhanced

New portal providing sporting organisations access to sector-specific training, resources and implementation guidance.

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

Culture WA portal

Treasures of Western Australia digitised and accessible to all.

News

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Funding strengthens rich storytelling culture

9 September 2024

Media release

A new round of funding will support the gestation and birth of unique Western Australian Aboriginal stories, while also supporting the groups who tell them.

Pilbara and Kimberley to join in regional pools splash

9 September 2024

Media release

The successful KidSport Regional Pools Program is now diving into the Pilbara and Kimberley regions

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Homegrown talent hits the red carpet at CinefestOZ

6 September 2024

Media release

Homegrown talent is rubbing shoulders with international celebrities this week at Australia's premier destination film festival, CinefestOZ.

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New online portal helping more children and young people speak up

6 September 2024

DLGSC has launched a new child friendly complaints webpage to provide children and young people with a dedicated online space to speak up and make a complaint about a DLGSC operated or funded service or program.

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New funding to help local governments create or upgrade off-road vehicle areas

2 September 2024

$4.8 million funding initiative to help local governments meet growing community demand for safe, high-quality facilities.

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Long service leave improvements for local government workers

2 September 2024

Media release

New regulations for long service leave for local government employees are now in effect, providing a raft of improvements for around 23,000 Western Australian workers.

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$3.8 million for major redevelopment of Leederville Oval

29 August 2024

Media release

The State Government has committed $3.8 million in funding towards a major redevelopment of Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville.

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Liquor licensing policy reform a big win for WA hospitality industry

29 August 2024

Media release

Big changes to the Western Australia’s Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) policies will make it easier for small and medium sized liquor hospitality and tourism operators to do business in WA.