Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Alternative Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Dates 2021

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.

CEO profile: Stephanie Addison Brown

Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

State Government contributes $85,000 to enrich country sport

Six regional sport initiatives to receive funding through Country Sport Enrichment Scheme.

Local governments aid COVID recovery

Local governments are playing a vital role in communities’ COVID-19 recovery.

Local governments host WA Bike Month events

A host of local governments are among the organisations putting on WA Bike Month events during October.

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

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.

New exemptions introduced to continue WA’s strong recovery

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.

Libraries recognised by State and local government

WA’s public libraries have been recognised with the signing of a new agreement.

Report into Shire of Toodyay handed down

Report into the Shire of Toodyay has been tabled in Parliament.

Partnership provides support to problem gamblers

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