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The Whadjuk Cultural Authority Representatives together with Sabine Winton MLA with Premier Mark McGowan

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 5

Meeting July 2022
Members of San Cisco at Optus Stadium

San Cisco provides local talent at international sports festival

Local Fremantle indie pop band San Cisco will perform as part of the ICON Perth’s International Festival of Football.
Applications open for Perth city centre events grant program

$4 million worth of Perth and Northbridge event grants available

Businesses, not-for-profits and property owners with ideas for vibrant events to revitalise Perth CBD can now apply for a share of $4 million in State Government funding with grants of up to $100,000 available per applicant.
Albany Artist and Creative Grid Mentee Chelsea Hopkins-Allan painting a larger than life Helena Gum Moth.

State Government supports young regional artists and arts workers to kick-start careers

The Next Level Regional Grants are part of the State Government's Regional Arts and Culture Investment Program (RACIP), which invests in regional Western Australia to support liveable and vibrant communities.
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Funding helps local communities play and participate

Sporting facilities across Perth and regional Western Australia will benefit from the latest round of community sport facility and lighting grants.
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Key milestone in industrial relations reform for local governments

LG Alert

Local governments are advised that important changes under the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (IRLA Act) commenced on 20 June 2022.
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Package of local government reforms finalised

LG Alert

The State Government has announced the final package of reforms to the Local Government Act 1995, following a review of public submissions.
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Arts grant program record broken as $830,000 goes to 17 applicants

Seventeen Western Australian artists and organisations will share in $830,000 in funding through the latest round of the State Government's Arts 15k-plus grants program.
Workers at a casino

State Government appoints 2 new Gaming and Wagering Commission members

Racing and Gaming Minister Dr Tony Buti has appointed 2 new members to the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC), bringing the total number of appointees this year to 4.
Tyrannotitan chubutensis fossil display at the museum

Dinosaurs of Patagonia premiere at the WA Museum Boola Bardip

Dinosaurs from the remote region of Patagonia make their world premiere at the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip on Saturday July 2.
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Open for business

Activating Alfresco aids COVID recovery.
Montage of Arts and Culture Trust members

Curtain closes on Perth Theatre Trust as new era begins

Western Australia’s new Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) and its Board has come into effect, replacing the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) from today, 1 July 2022.
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Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Order 2022

LG Alert

The Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 enables the Minister for Local Government to make an order that modifies or suspends provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) and Regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags

Flying of flags: NAIDOC Week 2022

LG Alert

3 to 10 July 2022
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Local Government Asset Revaluations

LG Alert

With 30 June fast approaching, some local governments need to make sure they have their asset revaluations ready for audit.
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Financial Health Indicator

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is reviewing the Financial Health Indicator, which is available on the MyCouncil website.

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Page reviewed 10 November 2023