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DLGSC launches Strategic Plan 2024-29

New strategy to guide agency in achieving its goals over the next 5 years.

Inside the Bronze Box - State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo Eva Fernandez.

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

Resources for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State until 2030 and beyond

Creative WA

A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

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Reform of the Local Government Act

The State Government is reforming the Local Government Act 1995. Good news for rate payers and residents.

DLGSC Strategic Plan branded cover

DLGSC launches Strategic Plan 2024-29

New strategy to guide agency in achieving its goals over the next 5 years.

Inside the Bronze Box - State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo Eva Fernandez.

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

Resources for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State until 2030 and beyond

Creative WA

A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

A conference desk with microphones and chairs

Reform of the Local Government Act

The State Government is reforming the Local Government Act 1995. Good news for rate payers and residents.

News

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80 years of adventure, learning and community at Bickley Camp

Media release

Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp is today celebrating 80 years of rich history where generations of Western Australians have discovered the joy of outdoor adventure, built lifelong memories, and grown through shared experience in nature.

Aerial view of the stage 2 development area.

Football scores as works begin on Stage 2 Sam Kerr Football Centre

The WA Government has officially kicked off Stage 2 works on Western Australia's premier football facility with turning the first sod on the $4 million contract to expand the Sam Kerr Football Centre today.

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Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs

LG Alert

Opportunity to provide feedback on draft regulations and orders to inform implementation of local government reforms

An Aboriginal artist painting at Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency.

Milestone for Aboriginal Cultural Centre as design tender released

Planning for a world class Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) is one step closer with the release of a design tender.

Construction works at the Norm Sadler Pavilion

Upgrades begin after $2.4m investment in Norm Sadler Pavilion

Media release

A community sporting hub in the City of Kalamunda is a step closer to completion with works underway on the upgrades to the Norm Sadler Pavilion at the Maida Vale Reserve.

DLGSC and DBCA delegates with the new Horse Trail Management Guidelines launched at the 2025 WA Trails Forum

New guidelines the mane event at WA Trails Forum

More than 150 key decision-makers from government, the not-for-profit sector and businesses came together in Mandurah at the 2025 WA Trails Forum to discuss and plan the future of trails and recreation and launch a key trail planning document.

First pitch complete for Australia’s home of hockey

Media release

The Australian Hockey Centre is on track, with completion of one of four new international-standard pitches, including lighting and turf upgrades.

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Breaking ground raises curtain on concert hall refurbishment

Media release

Preliminary works commenced in April for the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall

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A renewed focus for WA’s Creative Industries

Culture and the Arts renamed Creative Industries highlighting importance in WA’s economic diversification.

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre volunteer (centre) Hannah Bremner.

Connecting communities through volunteers

National Volunteer Week (19 to 25 May 2025) begins today with thousands of events and activities taking place across the country to celebrate.

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Events

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Local government reform webinar 13

3:00pm to 5:00pm
11 June 2025

This webinar will discuss the proposed communications agreements regulations and order as well as other reform updates.

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Inclusion and participation webinar — Life cycle participation models

10:00am to 11:15am
27 June 2025

The Inclusion and Participation webinar series is run by Inclusive Sport Design (ISD) in partnership with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

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Creating Progressive Development Environments and Experiences for Sport: A miniseries with Dr. Alex Lascu

5:00pm 30 June 2025 to
6:00pm 20 August 2025

In alignment with the broader Creating Progressive Development Environments and Experiences education series, this series facilitated by Dr. Alex Lascu will help state sporting associations improve their understanding of pathway development in sport.

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Inclusion and participation webinar — Moving from a bolted on to a baked in inclusion approach

9:30am to 11:00am
23 July 2025

The Inclusion and Participation webinar series is run by Inclusive Sport Design (ISD) in partnership with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

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