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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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Horse racing

Big race slots in from 2025

17 December 2024
The 2025 WA racing calendar is set to boast a unique event, set to attract not only statewide interest but national and international interest.
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Precincts making Perth safer

17 December 2024
More than 200 violent and anti-social offenders have been barred from five Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs) since laws to increase safety and reduce alcohol-related harm were introduced almost two years ago
A cafe at night

Extended trading permits for summer

17 December 2024
The hospitality industry is a major contributor to the vibrance of the WA community and extended trading permits (ETP) allows venues to capitalise on the sunshine and balmy nights.
Crowded pub

Continued squeeze on overcrowding

17 December 2024
Overcrowding at venues remains a concern because of the risk it represents for patrons and staff. The practice is unacceptable, and we will continue to take a hardline approach on those premises that ignore occupancy limits.
Parliament of Western Australia

Landmark legislation to strengthen compliance powers

17 December 2024
The Perth Casino Royal Commission found flaws in operating behaviour and levels of compliance monitoring and enforcement, so late last month it was great to see the Parliament of Western Australia pass legislation to address the findings of the detailed probe.
Aerial image showing a camper van driving through the Australian outback on a highway, Western Australia, Australia

Remember the register when travelling

17 December 2024
The Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) has grown into one of the key tools to combat alcohol-related harm in WA.
Holding a raffle ticket

When is a permit required to conduct a raffle?

17 December 2024
We want organising your local sports club chook raffle or major club fundraiser to be as easy as possible.
Shot of a bar manager and bartender checking the stock in the pub

Summer inspections ramping up

17 December 2024
With the warmer weather and festive season upon us, Liquor Licensing inspectors will again be actively working with licensed premises to help them operate responsibly during a time that traditionally puts increased pressure on venues.
Hourglass and clock

Fee deadline approaching

17 December 2024
With 2024 entering its final days it’s time for a quick prompt that annual liquor licence fees are due.
Everywhere the movie poster

Trust a winner for WA community

17 December 2024
Forgetting to claim your winnings is not an ideal situation, but those unclaimed winnings can have a positive outcome for the local community.
Gold coloured beer cans

Two Derby pubs fined a total of $140,000

13 December 2024

Media release

The licensees of 2 Derby pubs and the owner have been fined a total of $140,000 by the Liquor Commission of Western Australia for breaches of the Liquor Control Act 1988 relating to liquor restrictions that were in place in the Kimberley region.
Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

$54 million to support vision for a Creative WA

12 December 2024
The WA Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.
A motor bike rider on a jump at the Albany Moto Cross Club

Funding boost allows Albany Motorsport Park to zoom ahead

12 December 2024

Media release

The WA Government will provide an additional $2.67 million in funding towards Stage 1B of the Albany Motorsport Park project.
Students at Springfield Primary School Kallaroo, with Sue-Ellen Morphett, DLGSC stand on the school oval

$10 million to help unlock public school sports facilities for communities

12 December 2024
The WA Government has announced a $10 million initiative to help local communities access public school sporting facilities such as basketball courts, ovals and indoor sports halls.
Boola Bardip Museum in Perth

Share in WA stories with free museum entry

11 December 2024

Media release

Entry to the Western Australian Museum's seven sites, including Boola Bardip, will be free this summer thanks to a $1.1 million WA Government program.
Aerial photo of Perth skyline and the Swan River with text: Diversity WA 2024 update report

Creative Industries a priority in WA’s economic framework

10 December 2024
Diversify WA 2024 is out now and provides an update on the State’s economic blueprint

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