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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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Extra $97.6m to make Perth Concert Hall home of music in WA

13 March 2023
The Premier has announced an extra $97.6m in State Government funding towards the Perth Concert Hall redevelopment, while attending the opening of the WA Symphony Orchestra (WASO) 2023 classical season.
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Exhibition celebrates women in sport

8 March 2023
Courage, strength, grit and passion — the Girls Can Play, Wall of Fame Exhibition at Forrest Chase in Perth recognises some of our most inspiring local athletes to celebrate the achievements of women in sport.
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Ed Sheeran to hit a high note in largest ever WA concert

7 March 2023
Global music sensation Ed Sheeran is expected to set a new attendance record when he takes to the stage at Optus Stadium this weekend.
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Work begins on East Freo Oval redevelopment

2 March 2023
The East Fremantle Oval redevelopment project has reached a major milestone with the start of construction work.
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New legislation to strengthen WA’s Banned Drinkers Register

2 March 2023
The State Government will introduce new legislation to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register following trials in the Pilbara, Kimberley and Goldfields regions.
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Unity Pitch kickstarts the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Perth

2 March 2023
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Unity Pitch has reached Perth as part of a roadshow of the tournament's 9 host cities across Australia and New Zealand.
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Banners are a striking way to display support for reconciliation

28 February 2023
Bookings to sponsor a Reconciliation Week street banner have now been extended to Friday 10 March 2023.
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We’re helping bring out the best in WA’s state sporting associations and peak bodies

28 February 2023
Grants of up to $4000 are now available under the Executive Management Professional Development Grants Program.
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Funding supports regional sport and recreation activities

27 February 2023
More than $32,000 in funding has been allocated to provide opportunities for people in regional Western Australia to participate in sport and recreation activities, including capacity building projects.
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Expression of interest — community members

24 February 2023
Expressions of interest are invited for community members for the WA Trails Reference Group (TRG) for the period of March 2023 to March 2025.
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Cricket pitch perfect — Carmen at the WACA Ground

24 February 2023
Audiences should prepare to be bowled over as the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground plays host to operatic masterpiece Carmen in association with Perth Festival.
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Brett Patten scores a winning shot at SportWest Awards 2022

24 February 2023
We’re proud to share that the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ Sports Administrator of the Year Award 2022 goes to Brett Patten, CEO of Tennis West.
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New accessible nature play area unveiled in Bunbury

24 February 2023
A new interactive nature playground has officially opened in the heart of Bunbury, with wheelchair accessibility for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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Whale Shark Jack and Drone Racers to film in WA’s regions

23 February 2023
Whale Shark Jack is a heart-warming feature film about a young girl embarking on a risky mission to save a whale shark.

Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 introduced

23 February 2023

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Local Government Minister, the Hon John Carey MLA has presented the Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 to the WA Parliament.
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Perth band takes WA to world stage at Eurovision 2023

23 February 2023
Western Australia is taking to the world stage yet again, with Perth synth metal band Voyager showcasing WA's musical talent and spectacular natural scenery at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

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