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Former Director General appointed as Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Commissioner

Local Government Minister John Carey has today announced the appointment of respected former senior public sector leader Gail McGowan as Commissioner of the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup.
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How to pay your annual liquor licence fees

The department mailed out invoices for annual liquor licence fees on 16 November 2022, with payments due on or before 1 January 2023.
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Denmark makes WA home base for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Perth has been selected by Denmark as its base for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 following site inspections by team representatives.
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Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2022

Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
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Up, up and WA! Regional and remote festivals’ funding boost

8 organisations will share in more than $360,000 to bring arts and cultural activities to festivals in regional and remote Western Australia for 2023.
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Distinguished WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022

Distinguished Western Australian artists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the WA arts sector and community at the State Cultural Treasures Awards in Perth.
Minister Templeman with some of the WA games delegation being supported to attend Gamescom 2022 in Germany.

The Digital Games Production Fund is now open for applications through Screenwest

Content developers can apply for funding support for pre-production, production or post activity. Funding is also available for professional development placements and travel.
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Regional funding creates new home-grown performances

The State Government’s Made in WA funding will support four successful recipients to bring their Western Australian projects to fruition.
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Boost of almost $740,000 for regional performing arts venues

Western Australia's regional performing arts sector is getting a boost thanks to the State Government's 'In the House' funding program, with 10 venues or organisations set to receive almost $740,000 between them.
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Living languages: funding supports Aboriginal youth wellbeing

An initiative that will play a vital role in enabling Indigenous language continuation in the Kimberley region will receive a $200,000 support package from the State Government.
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Social Media Self-Defence for local government employees and council members

LG Alert

The department has engaged the Office of the eSafety Commissioner to present Social Media Self-Defence webinars.
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WA bid success! Perth to remain Australia’s Home of Hockey

The State Government has been successful in its bid to keep Hockey Australia's High Performance Program in Perth.
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Funding program connects artists and school students

Artists, teachers and creative organisations will be able to foster greater creativity in schools thanks to the Creativity for Schools program grants that open today.
Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh with Derek Randall (right) of England during a one-day international in Melbourne, January 1980.

Specialist wicket keeper program honours cricket great Rod Marsh

Western Australia’s next generation of top wicket keepers will be invited to take part in a high-performance coaching program in honour of Australian cricketing great Rod Marsh.
Perth Cultural Centre Masterplan flythrough

Lead consultant appointed for Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation

The rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre has marked a major milestone, with the appointment of the lead consultant COX Architecture.
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WA Premier’s Book Awards unveils new category: Book of the Year

A brand-new category in the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards has been announced — The Premier's Prize for Book of the Year Award sponsored by Writing WA.

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Page reviewed 10 November 2023