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Aug 9, 2023
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Wellbeing index for Western Australia
6 December 2019
Australian National Development Index (ANDI) Roundtable is taking place this month, drawing together state government director generals who will explore the development of a Western Australian wellbeing index.
New laws proposed for retired racing greyhounds
27 November 2019
The State Government is proposing changes to the law that will give new life to retired racing greyhounds.
Panel appointed to help develop new Local Government Act for WA
6 November 2019
Local Government Minister David Templeman today announced the formation of an expert panel to progress the development of a new Local Government Act for Western Australia.
Invitation to attend a workshop for new Mayors, Presidents and Deputies
1 November 2019
LG Alert
Following the recent local government elections, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is running a free, one-day workshop for new Mayors, Presidents, Deputy Mayors and Deputy Presidents.
Wheatbelt roads project is a winner!
31 October 2019
A Wheatbelt freight project involving 42 local governments has won the Making a Difference award at the recent Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
'Halls Creek is ready to grow'
31 October 2019
Noel Mason is a local government journeyman who’s working with his team to help implement several innovative programs to tackle local issues.
Highway councils band together to stage AC/DC tribute
31 October 2019
Three metropolitan councils are banding together to help create a family event that promises to be one of the highlights of the 2020 Festival of Perth.
Elections herald a new era in local government
31 October 2019
The local government elections held on 19 October herald a new era for local government in WA — and the culmination of two years’ behind-the-scenes work by staff at the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
New gifts framework
18 October 2019
LG Alert
On 20 October 2019, the new gifts framework contained within the Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2019 will come into operation. This new gift framework has been simplified, with the focus on transparency and accountability.
Alternative Queen's Birthday public holiday dates 2020
17 October 2019
LG Alert
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 2020 on Monday 28 September.
Proclamation of Local Government Amendment (Auditing) Act 2017
22 August 2019
LG Alert
Local governments are advised that the Local Government Amendment (Auditing) Act 2017 was proclaimed on Friday, 27 October 2017 in the WA Government Gazette No. 207, page 5413.
Alternative Queen's Birthday Public Holiday dates 2018
22 August 2019
LG Alert
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 2018 on Monday 24 September.
Controlling Off-road Vehicles in Your Community
22 August 2019
LG Alert
In light of recent off-road vehicle incidents across the State, local governments are reminded of the options available for controlling off-road vehicle use in the community.
Country Local Government Fund — Youth Development Program 2016-17
21 August 2019
LG Alert
Recently, I have had the privilege of awarding funding through the Country Local Government Fund – Youth Development Program to 25 local government scholarship recipients and 12 local governments to implement traineeship programs.
Regulation Amendment Changes to Fixed Term Deposit Investment Period
21 August 2019
LG Alert
I am pleased to advise that following feedback from the local government sector, the McGowan Government has responded to requests to change the period of time that local governments can invest in fixed term deposits.
MyCouncil Website Data Update
21 August 2019
LG Alert
Local government 2015-16 financial data will be available on the MyCouncil comparative website from Thursday 1 June 2017.
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