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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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Four regional artists receive sought-after fellowships

5 July 2021
Each receive $50,000 over two years from the Regional Artist Fellowship program.
A general view at sunset during day four of the First Test match in the series between Australia and New Zealand at Optus Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Perth, Australia.

Tickets on sale for historic Ashes Test at Perth Stadium

5 July 2021
Cricket fans can secure their seat to witness cricket history, with tickets to go on sale today for the first Ashes Test to be played at Perth Stadium.
Perth and Peel transition out of lockdown: interim restrictions apply

End of lockdown for Perth and Peel from 12:01am, Saturday 3 July

2 July 2021
Interim restrictions are in effect until 12.01am, Tuesday 6 July.
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Flying of flags for NAIDOC Week 4 to 11 July 2021

2 July 2021

LG Alert

Flying the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags throughout NAIDOC Week is a sign of national respect for Indigenous Australians.
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Improving occupational recognition across the nation

2 July 2021
A new national Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) of Occupational Registration scheme will be in place for a limited number of occupations in New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory from 1 July, 2021.
A game of hockey in the Wheatelt

Wheatbelt winter sports work together

1 July 2021
Hockey, football and netball clubs and associations in the eastern Wheatbelt have been working together this year, to trial three feature rounds where all three winter sports are played on the same day, at the same venue.
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West Australian Music appoints new CEO

30 June 2021

Media release

The announcement of a new CEO at West Australian Music and an extension to the Contemporary Music Fund heralds an exciting new era for WA's vibrant contemporary music scene.
Lockdown: Perth and Peel

Lockdown: Perth and Peel

29 June 2021
Perth and Peel has entered a minimum four-day lockdown from 12.01am, Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 12.01am, Saturday 3 July 2021.
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New program to get the show back on the road

29 June 2021

Media release

A new shared risk program to reactivate live performances and touring activity is opening soon, creating more opportunities for employment and venue activation in the arts industry, building on recent announcements about increased capacity limits for arts venues.
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Arts and Culture Trust Bill reintroduced

24 June 2021
The Arts and Culture Trust Bill has been reintroduced to State Parliament.
Fabian Coulthard drives the #12 Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford Mustang during race 1 for the Perth Supernight as part of the 2019 Supercars Championship at Barbagallo Raceway on May 03, 2019 in Perth, Australia

Supercars tickets a licence to thrill motorsport fans

23 June 2021
All the thrills and spills of Perth's Supercars Championship night round is a step closer for fans, with tickets on sale from 10am today AWST, through Ticketek, to the Bunnings Trade Perth SuperNight at Wanneroo Raceway.
FRINGE Central. Photo: Cam Campbell

Live events risk-share program expanded

22 June 2021
The successful Getting the Show back on the Road risk-share program has been expanded.
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Department undertaking Cemeteries and Cremation Acts Review

21 June 2021
The department is seeking the views and expertise of local governments with cemetery responsibilities to find out more about their experience of cemetery management.
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Planning changes to reduce red tape

21 June 2021
Opinion from the local government sector is being sought on reform to support changes in the planning system.
Joondalup CEO James Pearson in front of a car park

Spotlight on City of Joondalup with CEO James Pearson

21 June 2021
James Pearson has taken the helm as CEO of the City of Joondalup at an interesting time.
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Spotlight on: CEO Andrea Selvey, Shire of Carnarvon

21 June 2021
Andrea Selvey is the CEO of the Shire of Carnarvon, situated about 904km north of Perth on the west coast.

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