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10 DLGSC attendees and presenters of the 2024 trails forum pose for a group photo.

WA Trails Forum sets path forward for sustainable active outdoor recreation

Apr 19, 2024
Industry leaders gather to discuss future of trails in Western Australia.
Montage of soccer field, swimming pool, skate park, tennis court with text: $24.2 million for community facilities and light up clubs at night

Major win for community sporting and recreation facilities in WA

Mar 15, 2024
The State Government is showing its commitment to community sporting and recreation needs by providing a major source of funding for the year ahead — $24.2 million in total for facilities’ infrastructure and lighting up clubs at night.
6 government officials at the turning of the sod for the City of Cockburn ARC and Fremantle Football Club Community Expansion Project

Funding means clubs can welcome more women and girls

Feb 29, 2024
The State Government is encouraging more women and girls to get involved in sport and active recreation thanks to new female and unisex changerooms at Cockburn ARC
Attendees stand on the verandah at the opening of the R & J FishWick Pavilion

Legacy football and cricket pavilion project nets $700,000 grant

Feb 20, 2024
The State Government is showing its commitment to community sporting needs in the Shire of Dardunup by pitching in a major funding contribution to a new football and cricket pavilion at Eaton Oval, a legacy project to honour two much-loved locals.
Person with a backpack hiking on a walking trail in the Kimberley

$900,000 in community grants available to blaze trails across WA

Feb 12, 2024
Grants of up to $50,000 are now available for new community-led trail projects in Western Australia.
Architects drawing of the proposed Albany Surf Life Saving Club

Albany Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment begins

Feb 5, 2024
The $3.35 million expansion and redevelopment of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club begins today.
A group of swimmers about to start an ocean race. All wearing swim caps, goggles and racing attire

More than $630,000 invested to support sport and recreation and mass participation events in WA

Jan 5, 2024
The State Government is providing $635,715 in financial support to assist sport and recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver mass participation events in Western Australia in 2024.
DLGSC Pilbara Regional Manager Toby Cotterel (left) with award winners in Karratha - Ashleigh Greenwell, Toby Fountain, Cassie Perry and Jodie Swaffer - plus Sharon Leyland from sponsor Extreme Edge.

Sports awards recognise Pilbara athletes and officials

Dec 5, 2023
The 2023 Pilbara Regional Sports Awards have recognised and celebrated the contribution and outstanding achievements of members of the local sport and recreation community.
Football players celebrating after a win at a World Cup match

Women’s sports teams score grants to go for national glory

Jan 23, 2023
Eight Western Australian women's sports National League teams have scored grants totalling $320,000 in funding awarded by the Sport and Recreation Minister.
Library shelves

Local government sector urged to take leadership role

May 12, 2020

LG Alert

The local government sector has a key role to play in the Phase 2 easing of restrictions and in helping communities get back on their feet and the economy back on track.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023
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