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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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Australian National Flag to fly at half-mast

25 March 2022

LG Alert

Wednesday 30 March 2022
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Optus Stadium to broadcast Shane Warne’s memorial service

22 March 2022
Shane Warne's memorial service will be broadcast live at Optus Stadium — with Western Australians invited to pay their respects to the cricket legend at WA's home of sport on Wednesday 30 March 2022.
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Applications are now open for the Activating Alfresco Rebate Program

21 March 2022
Eligible hospitality businesses can seek a rebate of up to $5000.
Two artists in costume in a field. Paul Foulds and Carl Heslop, The Beauty Index – Ravensthorpe, by Annette Carmichael Projects. Photo by Dene Bingham.

Seven home-grown productions hit the road to tour regional WA

17 March 2022
Seven locally produced shows, including a production of 'Sydney II — Lost and Found' by Theatre 180 Inc, will tour regional Western Australia thanks to a $514,000 State Government funding program.
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Regional galleries welcome upgrades to support touring visual arts

15 March 2022
11 regional art galleries from Beverley to Port Hedland have been awarded $346,000 through the second round of the State Government's Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund.
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Getting the show back on the road for rescheduled events

15 March 2022
Western Australians can look forward to a series of rescheduled events thanks to the expansion of a popular State Government initiative.
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New funding program to build capacity of State Sporting Associations

14 March 2022
State sporting associations (SSAs) will have access to a new program that provides more pathways for coaches and officials to pursue development opportunities, thanks to the State Government.
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Architect named for Perth Concert Hall redevelopment

10 March 2022
WITH Architecture Studio and OMA have been appointed as lead architects for the redevelopment of Western Australia's iconic Perth Concert Hall.
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Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register trial officially starts

9 March 2022
The Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) trial is now in full effect, meaning all customers require approved photo identification to buy takeaway alcohol.
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State Government shines light on outdoor recreation

8 March 2022
The State Government is investing $400,000 to encourage more Western Australians to get active outdoors.
State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022

Prestigious WA arts and culture award calls for public nominations

8 March 2022

Media release

The State Government is proud to bestow the State Cultural Treasures Awards (formerly State Living Treasures) in 2022.
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WA regions score with grants to grow sport

4 March 2022
Regional Western Australians will get more opportunities to participate in sport thanks to the State Government's latest round of Regional Servicing Grants worth $870,000.
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Spotlight on: City of Bayswater

3 March 2022
Outgoing City of Bayswater CEO Andrew Brien speaks to Local Matters about the City, its achievements and the future.
City of Subiaco CEO Colin Cameron

Spotlight on: City of Subiaco

3 March 2022
City of Subiaco CEO Colin Cameron talks about the City and his career so far.
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Activating Alfresco Rebate Program

3 March 2022
The Activating Alfresco Rebate Program will open shortly.
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Main works contract awarded for State Football Centre project

3 March 2022
The main works contract for the new State Football Centre in Queens Park has been awarded to Broad Construction, with works scheduled to begin this month.

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