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Championing women this International Women’s Day 🦸🏻‍♀️

Mar 6, 2026
International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8 March 2026.

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Marian Keyes at Nala Bardip Mia – Margaret River HEART as part of the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival, May 2025

WA Government supports 2026 chapter of Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

14 May 2026
The WA Government is continuing its strong support for regional arts and culture, with $86,542 in funding for the 2026 Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival (MRRWF), Western Australia’s largest annual regional literary festival
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Indigenous Leadership Program making waves in Peel 🏄🏻

13 May 2026
School students across the Peel region are making waves through a unique surfing program that’s uplifting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Local Government Adjudicators appointed

13 May 2026

LG Alert

Local Government Adjudicators appointed

Model Financial Statements 2025-26

12 May 2026

LG Alert

Model Financial Statements 2025-26 guidance material now available.
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Revealed: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists

12 May 2026
A platform for cultural truth-telling, visibility and opportunity.

Innovative place making projects recognised for outstanding community impact

11 May 2026

LG Alert

Local governments have been recognised for place-based projects that have improved public spaces and the lives of residents.
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Australian Performing Arts Market Brings the World to Perth

8 May 2026
As local, national and international delegates streamed into Perth at the end of February, global connections and creativity were the focus of the week, with performing arts professionals showcasing their productions ready to take to the world stage.
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Red carpet rolled out for CinefestOz and State's silver screen future

6 May 2026

Media release

The State Government is rolling out the red carpet for Western Australia's screen sector, with a $2.6 million investment from the 2026-27 State Budget to secure the future of CinefestOz through to 2029-30.
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Thundersticks women inspire the next generation 🏑

29 April 2026
The Perth Thundersticks women continue to set the standard on and off the hockey field.
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Adaptive volleyball growing participation and inclusion across WA 🏐

22 April 2026
Volleyball WA is setting itself as one of Western Australia’s brightest examples of inclusive sport.

MyCouncil – 2023-24 data now available

22 April 2026

LG Alert

Local governments and the community can now access the 2023-24 Local Government Financial Indicator (LGFI), as well as other financial and demographic data on MyCouncil.

Learn about child safeguarding in local government

22 April 2026

LG Alert

Local government staff are invited to attend an in-person workshop increase understanding of how to create and maintain child safe environments through implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
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Major State Budget support for key arts organisations and events

21 April 2026

Media release

This year's 2026-27 State Budget will continue to support Western Australian arts organisations with nearly $40 million to back WA's creative industries.

Notice of Claim Opportunity - Terminated Bookmaker Licence

21 April 2026
The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), on behalf of the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia are appealing to clients who may be eligible to make a claim following the termination of the bookmaker's licence BM212837219 in the name of Graham Peter Sertorio registered to a Doubleview address.
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Western Australian Aboriginal art showcase returns to Boorloo 🎨

17 April 2026
Western Australia's top Aboriginal art showcase Revealed will return to Boorloo (Perth) on Saturday 18 April 2026, showcasing the strength and diversity of Aboriginal creativity through a free exhibition and vibrant open-air art market.
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Byford ready to ride with upgraded facilities 🚴🛹

16 April 2026

Media release

The new Byford Bike Pump Track and upgraded Byford Skate Park now complete and ready for the community.

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