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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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National Rugby League Double-Header for Perth next year

10 November 2022
Western Australia will host two National Rugby League (NRL) matches in a one-day sporting spectacular next year as part of the NRL's 2023 calendar of events.
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Film and TV studio a step closer for Malaga METRONET station precinct

9 November 2022
Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility is a step closer — with detailed due diligence to commence on a 16-hectare site within the Malaga METRONET station precinct in Perth's north-east.
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Australian National Flag at half-mast and observance of 1 minute of silence

9 November 2022

LG Alert

Remembrance Day, Friday 11 November 2022
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Local Government (Administration) Amendment Regulations 2022

9 November 2022

LG Alert

The State Government has introduced new provisions to enable Western Australian local governments to continue to conduct council meetings electronically.
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Australian-first Giants of Mandurah come to life in Peel region

8 November 2022
In an Australian-first the 'Giants of Mandurah' will come to life this weekend in a spectacular free exhibition of larger-than-life hidden sculptures by world-renowned Danish artist, Thomas Dambo.
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Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2021 has expired

4 November 2022
On health advice, Western Australia’s State of Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic ended at 12.01am, the morning of Friday 4 November 2022. As a result, the Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice expired at this time.
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Provisions for electronic meetings in local governments

4 November 2022

LG Alert

On health advice, Western Australia’s State of Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic is set to end on 12.01am, the morning of Friday 4 November. WA’s strong health outcomes mean we are exceptionally well placed to move into the next stage of the pandemic.
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$600,000 to help more West Aussies experience the benefits of being outdoors

4 November 2022
The State Government has put a call out for Western Australians to get more active outdoors with $600,000 now available through two grant programs.
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Emerging Leader of the Year announced at LG Pro WA Conference

3 November 2022
The winner of the Emerging Leader of the Year Award at the LG Professionals WA Annual State Conference has been announced as David Bentley, Coordinator of Governance and Strategy at the Town of Victoria Park.
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Multi-million dollar investment to support grassroots sports

3 November 2022
Sport and recreation clubs in Western Australia will receive a $2.1 million funding boost thanks to the latest round of grants available through the State Government's Every Club Program.
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Round 2 recipients announced for Perth CBD activation grants

2 November 2022
The State Government’s investment in revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge continues with 18 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits sharing in more than $1.2 million of funding from the Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.
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MyCouncil website

2 November 2022

LG Alert

The MyCouncil website is a place for residents, ratepayers and the local government sector to view and compare information on how local governments are raising, spending and managing funds.
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Government to support third party bidder for WA-based NRL team

31 October 2022
The State Government has flagged its support for a potential Western Australian-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, with work underway to identify a third-party bid.
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Meeting of Cultural Ministers to support creative and cultural sector

31 October 2022
Today's national Meeting of Cultural Ministers (MCM) in Adelaide highlights the commitment of all States and Territories to work collaboratively to support the creative and cultural sector.
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Protected Entertainment Precincts legislation introduced to parliament

27 October 2022
The State Government has introduced the Liquor Control Amendment (Protected Entertainment Precincts) Bill 2022 in Parliament.
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$135 million plan to keep Perth the Home of Hockey

27 October 2022
The State Government — in partnership with Hockey WA — has made a $135 million proposal to retain the high performance hockey program in Perth.

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