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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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Recovery continues as clubs net $1.23 million in infrastructure funding

3 November 2020

Media release

Thirty sport and recreation facilities to get $1.23 million to improve community infrastructure
Theatre audience

Updates to the COVID Event Plans process for high risk events

2 November 2020
Event organisers and local governments should be aware of the following important information regarding submission of high risk COVID Event Plans to the Department of Health, including mandatory cut-off dates for those events occurring in December and January.
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Private ATO ruling applying to regional local governments

30 October 2020

LG Alert

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has recently made a private ruling, confirming that the fee for a Grant of Right of Burial and a renewal of a Grant of Right of Burial is exempt from GST.
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PALS program promotes reconciliation in WA classrooms

29 October 2020

Media release

Schools across Western Australia will continue to create projects next year that promote and advance reconciliation in their local community through the Partnership, Acceptance, Learning and Sharing (PALS) program.
Minister Mick Murray with people at the Broome basketball courts

Hot Kimberley sun a barrier no more for Broome basketballers and netballers

28 October 2020

Media release

Kimberley residents and visitors can now enjoy weatherproof court facilities at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BRAC) following a $1.94 million upgrade to boost local participation in grassroots sports.

Proposed amendments to Local Government Financial Management Regulations

27 October 2020

LG Alert

The proposed amendments to the Local Government Financial Management Regulations for valuation of assets from 2019-20 onwards are expected to be considered at the Executive Council Meeting of 3 November 2020.
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Alternative Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Dates 2021

21 October 2020

Departmental Circular 12 2020

The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (Queen's Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2021 on Monday 27 September.
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CEO profile: Stephanie Addison Brown

21 October 2020
Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
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State Government contributes $85,000 to enrich country sport

21 October 2020

Media release

Six regional sport initiatives to receive funding through Country Sport Enrichment Scheme.
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Local governments aid COVID recovery

21 October 2020
Local governments are playing a vital role in communities’ COVID-19 recovery.
Participants of the Pedal Plantagenet Program gathered in Wilson Park Mount Barker to celebrate Bike Month 2020.

Local governments host WA Bike Month events

21 October 2020
A host of local governments are among the organisations putting on WA Bike Month events during October.
Minister Mick Murray and Amber Jade Sanderson MLA, Member for Morley with kids from Camboon Little Athletics Clubs

24,500 more kids can bounce back to sport thanks to Lotterywest

20 October 2020

Media release

The State Government has launched the new Back to Sport program, with grants available for families and sports clubs to re-engage in sport as Western Australia continues its recovery from COVID-19.
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New exemptions introduced to continue WA’s strong recovery

19 October 2020

Media release

On the advice of the Chief Health Officer, the State Government will extend Phase 4 of the COVID-19 roadmap but will now allow exemptions to the 2 square metre rule at selected venues to continue Western Australia's economic recovery and keep WA safe and strong.
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Libraries recognised by State and local government

19 October 2020
WA’s public libraries have been recognised with the signing of a new agreement.
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Report into Shire of Toodyay handed down

19 October 2020
Report into the Shire of Toodyay has been tabled in Parliament.
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 19-25 October

Partnership provides support to problem gamblers

19 October 2020
As Responsible Gambling Awareness Week kicks off for another year, Western Australians are reminded that support is available for those experiencing gambling related harm.

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