Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

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.

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

News

Chad Anderson, Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Chad Anderson appointed as Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

10 June 2025

Today the Premier announced the appointment of 5 Directors General of reformed public sector agencies.

Two groups of campers paddling on rafts with an instructor

80 years of adventure, learning and community at Bickley Camp

6 June 2025

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

5 June 2025

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.

A group of people in business attire sitting at a board room table, meeting.

Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs

5 June 2025

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

4 June 2025

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

23 May 2025

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

22 May 2025

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.