News

28 May 2021

Local governments are being invited to comment on the next phase of reforms to streamline the planning system and reduce red tape.

20 May 2021

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.

5 May 2021

Differential rating and minimum payments — return to normal practise.

19 March 2021

The Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee is asking local governments to identify areas that could be considered for formal gazetting for off-road vehicle (ORV) use.

12 February 2021

COVID-19 update

10 February 2021

LG Alert

13 January 2021

Updating local governments on the development of the State Infrastructure Strategy.

15 December 2020

More than one million Western Australians have now signed up for SafeWA.

14 December 2020

Helping organisations that engage with or provide services and activities to children to better understand this recommendation.

4 December 2020

With just one day to go until COVID-19 contact registers become mandatory for many WA local businesses and venues, there are a number of State Government resources available to assist with communications to stakeholders.

2 December 2020

Local governments’ 2020 Compliance Audit Return will soon be available via the department’s Smart Hub online portal.

1 December 2020

With COVID-19 contact registers becoming mandatory for many WA local businesses and venues from 5 December, local governments should already be aware of the State Government’s SafeWA app.