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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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KidSport boost to support WA foster and family carers

15 August 2024

Media release

Western Australians who foster or care for children alongside their biological children will be able to get KidSport vouchers for all 5 to 18-year-olds in their family.
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Local Government Amendment Bill 2024 introduced

15 August 2024

LG Alert

Significant reforms to local government move forward with the introduction of the Local Government Amendment Bill 2024 today.
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$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

13 August 2024

Media release

A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
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CinePlay production receives funding to tour WA

9 August 2024

Media release

A unique stage production combining live theatre and cinematography will be experienced by more audiences across Western Australia thanks to $149,712 from the State Government.
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Avon Descent Community Festivals fun for the whole family

9 August 2024

Media release

The popular Avon Descent paddling race is back for another year in 2024 and will once again be supported by community festivals in Northam, Toodyay, Swan and Bayswater.
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End to End lands West Coast Visions 2024

8 August 2024

Media release

Tim Barretto and Melanie Filler's Bibbulmun Track-set drama has been selected as the 2024 recipient of Screenwest’s highly coveted West Coast Visions initiative.
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Free Aboriginal ancestry and heritage sessions in Wheatbelt

8 August 2024

Media release

First Nations people in the Wheatbelt have had the chance to learn about family history services available to them and were consulted about historic places at free ancestry sessions offered in the region this week.
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Community sport and recreation facilities enjoy fresh funding

8 August 2024
The latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been announced.
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KidSport vouchers on cusp of $50 million milestone

7 August 2024

Media release

KidSport will soon reach the $50 million milestone in providing vouchers to support children from low-income families to participate in community sport with demand growing for the program.

Pilot program to help local governments improve cyber security

7 August 2024

LG Alert

Local governments will benefit from increased support and training resources to help tackle cyber security issues, thanks to a new pilot program.
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Next up for regional WA: RACIP funding for emerging creatives

7 August 2024

Media release

Emerging regional artists and creative professionals are set to benefit from the latest round of funding delivered through the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
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Production begins on Bruce Beresford film Overture

6 August 2024

Media release

Various locations across Perth and the Wheatbelt region will provide a spectacular backdrop to a powerful, funny and moving family story written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Bruce Beresford.
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Contract awarded to build new PetsWA centralised registration system for dogs and cats

2 August 2024
A significant milestone has been reached in the State Government’s Stop Puppy Farming reforms, with a contract awarded to build a new centralised registration system for dogs and cats in Western Australia.
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Funding supports budding creatives at school

29 July 2024

Media release

Budding young authors and illustrators from East Victoria Park Primary School and Education Support Centre have been able to create and publish their books thanks to a $37,354 Creativity for Schools program grant.
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Extra WA support for athletes competing at Paris Games 🏅

25 July 2024

Media release

As the Paris 2024 Olympics are about to get underway, the Government of Western Australia has announced extra support for Perth-based athletes competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Minister’s Place Innovation Awards 2024

22 July 2024

LG Alert

Media release

Local governments in WA are encouraged to have their placemaking initiatives recognised by entering this year’s Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards.

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