News

24 May 2022

Flying the Indigenous Flags on National Sorry Day and throughout National Reconciliation Week recognises the significance of these events for all Australians and is a sign of respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture.

20 May 2022

Western Australia’s local governments are required to advertise their rates from 1 May.

18 May 2022

The Office of the Information Commissioner is launching a series of new publications about Open by Design principles.

30 March 2022

This webinar is suitable for local government CEOs, and staff involved in economic development, small business support and place activation roles.

25 March 2022

Wednesday 30 March 2022

16 February 2022

Several local governments have contacted the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries about the requirement to hold Electors’ general meetings and Special electors’ meetings (Electors' meetings) and if they can be held electronically.

24 January 2022

Wednesday 26 January 2022

13 January 2022

The Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 was passed by the WA Parliament on 16 December 2021.

18 November 2021

This means changes to the Dog Act 1976 to better regulate the breeding of dogs in Western Australia.

9 November 2021

Flags at half mast and observance of 1 minute of silence on Thursday 11 November 2021.

22 October 2021

Alternative dates

19 October 2021

Flying of flags