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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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Package of local government reforms finalised

6 July 2022

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

5 July 2022
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.
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State Government appoints 2 new Gaming and Wagering Commission members

4 July 2022
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.
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Dinosaurs of Patagonia premiere at the WA Museum Boola Bardip

4 July 2022
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

4 July 2022
Activating Alfresco aids COVID recovery.
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Curtain closes on Perth Theatre Trust as new era begins

1 July 2022
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

30 June 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.
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Flying of flags: NAIDOC Week 2022

29 June 2022

LG Alert

3 to 10 July 2022
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Local Government Asset Revaluations

27 June 2022

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

23 June 2022

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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Noongar version of Better Beginnings Baby Ways book launched

23 June 2022
An award winning early years literacy program has been expanded to include the Noongar language, with the launch of the first dual language Baby Ways book.
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Heartwarming WA documentary series, Children’s Hospital now airing on Channel Nine

22 June 2022
New Western Australian documentary series Children's Hospital made its television premiere on Channel 9 on 17 June at 7.30pm.
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VenuesWest welcomes new Chair and new board member

20 June 2022
The VenuesWest board, which oversees Western Australia's premier sport and entertainment venues, has welcomed a new Chair and one new board member.

New CEO for Metropolitan Cemetery Board

20 June 2022
Local Government Minister John Carey has announced the appointment of Kathlene Oliver to the role of Metropolitan Cemetery Board CEO, replacing Acting CEO Joe Fortuna.

Spotlight on Rosemary Madacsi, Shire of Toodyay President

20 June 2022
Shire of Toodyay President Rosemary Madacsi talks about her experience on council and what can be done to encourage more women to nominate for local government.

Compliance framework update

20 June 2022
An updated compliance framework for local government will be developed after DLGSC engaged external provider Nous Group to carry out this important work.

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