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COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor – WA results
27 May 2020WA results from the Audience Outlook Monitor are available now, showing how Western Australian audiences feel about attending arts and culture events in the context of the COVID-19.
'In this together': online National Reconciliation Week celebrations begin this week
26 May 2020Western Australians are encouraged to join the digital celebration of Reconciliation Week 2020, as COVID-19 reminds us that, more than ever, we are 'In this together'.
Support for WA artists through $1.5 million COVID support program
25 May 2020The State Government has approved a $1.5 million support package, developed by the Art Gallery of Western Australia's Board and the Art Gallery's Foundation, to help Western Australian artists during the COVID-19 emergency.
Show your support for National Reconciliation Week 2020 - "In This Together"
22 May 2020The State Government is inviting you to show your support for National Reconciliation Week 2020.
COVID Safety Guidelines and COVID Safety Plans
22 May 2020The Western Australian Government has implemented a staged lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and developed guidelines to assist businesses and community activities to reopen or recommence.
State Government fast tracks community sport grants to assist with COVID-19 recovery
21 May 2020The State Government will fast-track $12 million in funding applications for community sport and recreation projects to expedite the projects and support Western Australia's economy as part of the COVID-19 recovery.
New limits on the number of attendees at funerals
20 May 2020Restrictions on the number of people that can attend a funeral have changed.
COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor
19 May 2020Six government agencies are collaborating with researchers to track how Australian audiences feel about attending arts and culture events in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Government Act Review Phase One Regulations - Opportunity to Comment
19 May 2020The State Government is giving local governments the opportunity to comment on the Local Government Act Review Phase One Regulations.
Procurement - Contract Extensions and Variations
19 May 2020On 4 May 2020, the Auditor General tabled a performance audit report in Parliament on local government contract extensions and variations.