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Independent Inspector takes up role
4 December 2025
LG Alert
Independent Inspector takes up role.
Expression of Interest – Panel of Monitors
4 December 2025
Are you passionate about good governance and want to help local governments thrive?
Alternative King’s Birthday Public Holiday Date 2026
3 December 2025
The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (King’s Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2026 on Monday 28 September.
Kolbang Yanginy – Empowering local governments to drive reconciliation
19 November 2025
LG Alert
Kolbang Yanginy – The local government reconciliation resource is here.
Social media self-defence webinar
6 November 2025
Council members are invited to attend a webinar presented by the eSafety Commissioner to equip them with the tools to navigate social media safely and confidently.
Coolgardie Shire council to remain following show cause notice
13 October 2025
Media release
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has decided not to suspend the Coolgardie Shire council.
Expression of Interest - Principal Adjudicator and Deputy Adjudicator Roles
9 October 2025
LG Alert
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being sought for the roles of Principal Adjudicator and Deputy Adjudicator roles.
Have your say and vote in local government elections
23 September 2025
Western Australians have the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast a vote in the upcoming local government elections.
Local government election regulations: guidance for local governments
23 September 2025
LG Alert
A number of regulatory updates and procedural guidelines were introduced in July to help local governments support transparency, consistency and effective governance for this year’s Ordinary Local Government Elections in October.
Commissioners appointed to the Town of Port Hedland
2 September 2025
Media release
The Town of Port Hedland will be led by three highly experienced Commissioners, after Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley announced their appointment on 2 September 2025.
Play and recreation area created for the Ferndale community
28 August 2025
Media release
An unused pocket of land in Ferndale has been transformed into a welcoming new play and recreation space for the community, with support from the WA Government.
Shire of Coolgardie issued with show cause notice
26 August 2025
Media release
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has issued a show cause notice to the Shire of Coolgardie, giving the council 21 days to demonstrate why it should not be suspended.
New campaign calls for local government election nominations
22 August 2025
Media release
A new campaign will be launched to encourage Western Australians interested in shaping the future of their community to nominate for this year’s local government elections.
Historic appointment of first Local Government Inspector
20 August 2025
Media release
The conduct of Western Australia's 139 local councils will come under closer scrutiny, with the appointment of the State's first Local Government Inspector.
New laws to allow online registration of off-road vehicles in WA
14 August 2025
New laws passed in Parliament on 14 August 2025 will modernise licensing requirements for owners of off-road vehicles (ORVs), making it easier and more convenient for the ORV community to register their vehicles.
Updated election resources for local governments
13 August 2025
Local government elections are a vital part of Western Australia’s democratic system.
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