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Activity day highlights the growing importance of outdoor recreation in WA

Sep 18, 2024
DLGSC hosted its annual Industry Activity Day, an event that brings together stakeholders from both local and state government agencies with the outdoor recreation sector.

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Unclaimed winnings to tackle gambling harm and improve WA

19 January 2024
Three organisations dealing with gambling harm are among 14 community projects in Western Australia that have received financial support via a fund of unclaimed winnings from casino gaming and wagering.
Minister Templeman and a group colourful performers on the stage of a circus tent

📣 Roll up, roll up, FRINGE WORLD festival open for 2024

18 January 2024
The 2024 summer festival season has arrived, with the 2024 FRINGE WORLD festival opening today and running until 18 February 2024.
Alluvial Gold by Louise Devenish, Erin Coates and Stuart James. Produced by Tura New Music. Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, June 2022.

A million dollars in grants for community arts and culture projects

17 January 2024
Dozens of community groups and individuals will benefit from more than $1 million in government grants to support arts, music and cultural projects in Western Australia.
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Calling all writers – the WA Premier's Book Awards open for entries

15 January 2024
Western Australian writers are being urged to enter the 2024 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards, which have opened for books published or self-published in 2023.
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Coaching and Officiating Grants Program

15 January 2024
$200,000 in grant funding available to state sporting associations to help support and develop coaches and officials in WA.
Left to right: Community Education Officer, Duane Kelly; AHWA client Roma Winmar and NITV journalist Kearyn Cox

National Indigenous TV help promote Aboriginal History Unit

11 January 2024

Media release

Visitors to level 3 of the State Library had a surprise this week when a crew from National Indigenous TV came to film a story promoting the Aboriginal History WA
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Feedback on 2022-23 model financial statements

9 January 2024

LG Alert

Local government financial and accounting officers are invited to provide feedback on the model financial statements and guidance material we provided for 2022-23.
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“Show Cause” notice issued to Broome and Derby liquor licensees restrictions

8 January 2024
On 8 January 2024, the Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) issued ‘show-cause’ notices to licensees in respect of 37 licensed premises in the Kimberley towns of Broome and Derby outlining proposed liquor sales restrictions under Section 64 of the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act). Separate notices proposed different restrictions for the two towns.
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More than $630,000 invested to support sport and recreation and mass participation events in WA

5 January 2024
The State Government is providing $635,715 in financial support to assist sport and recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver mass participation events in Western Australia in 2024.
Waroona Railside Park and the signage showing the development plans

Waroona Railside Park brings community together

4 January 2024
The new $4.4 million Waroona Railside Park has been officially opened.
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Violent offender bans keeping Perth’s entertainment precincts safe

21 December 2023

Media release

Dozens of violent and anti-social offenders have been banned from entering the five Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs), one year on from the introduction of laws aimed at keeping these areas safe for people to enjoy.
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School funding for students to foster creative learning skills

21 December 2023

Media release

Encouraging creative learning and critical thinking are at the heart of the latest financial support provided by the DLGSC for an extensive range of projects that will improve the skills and talents of Western Australian children and young people.
Image credit: Ben Yew, The Smallest Stage, Produced by Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre

The Smallest Stage wins big

20 December 2023
A recipient of our regional arts funding program has just been recognised as the Best Mainstage Production at the 2023 Performing Arts WA Awards.
Mel Walley-Stack, Director of AHWA , Minister and Mark Chambers from AHWA looking at historical records.

New face-to-face space for Aboriginal people seeking family history

19 December 2023

Media release

Aboriginal people who want to learn more about their family history now have a dedicated client space within the State Library to request ancestry information and research services.
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Gaming and Wagering Commission Chair to depart

18 December 2023
The State Government has announced Dr Michael Schaper has resigned as Chair of the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC).
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Start of Banned Drinkers Register changes to reduce alcohol harm

18 December 2023

Media release

New laws to enhance the Banned Drinkers Register and help tackle the ongoing issue of alcohol related harm, are in effect from 14 December 2023.

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