Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

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16 Days in WA

Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part
25 November to 10 December

Text graphic reads: TrueSport powered by SportWest

TrueSport program enhanced

New portal providing sporting organisations access to sector-specific training, resources and implementation guidance.

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Roll cameras

It’s time to share your stories and filmmaking talents.

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Reform of the Local Government Act

The State Government is reforming the Local Government Act 1995. Good news for rate payers and residents.

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WA attracts biggest-ever screen production to the State

Season 2 of the award-winning crime series The Twelve will be filmed in Western Australia.

Inside the Bronze Box - State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo Eva Fernandez.

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

Resources for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State until 2030 and beyond

Culture WA portal

Treasures of Western Australia digitised and accessible to all.

News

Massive weekend of school athletics kicks off in Perth

8 December 2023

Australia's best school-aged sports stars will compete in top-level athletic competitions this weekend, as the All Schools Athletics Championships (All Schools) kick off at the WA Athletics Stadium in Perth.

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First Nations organisation takes reins for major arts showcase

6 December 2023

The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA) has been awarded $930,000 by the State Government to lead a major event on the WA arts calendar for 2024-2026.

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Local government guidance: undertaking your next prescribed budget review

5 December 2023

LG Alert

Regulation 33A of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations now requires local governments to undertake a review of their 2023-24 annual budget no earlier than 31 December 2023 and no later than 29 February 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

5 December 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.

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WA Italian Team of the Century launches

30 November 2023

The inaugural Western Australian Italian Team of the Century was launched by the WA Italian Club on 29 November 2023.

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Wave of extra funding for Albany Surf Club revamp

27 November 2023

A request to the State Government for half a million dollars towards the Albany Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment project is no longer a pipe dream, with the swell news from WA's Sport and Recreation Minister that the $500,000 will be provided.

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New Play Well strategy boosts inclusive sports participation

24 November 2023

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has launched Play Well, Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy, to foster inclusive and diverse sporting environments and experiences nationwide.

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Council member mandatory training requirements

24 November 2023

LG Alert

Local governments must organise for new council members to undertake mandatory training.

150 reasons to start your next trails adventure

23 November 2023

Trails WA releases top trails list, encouraging all Western Australians to explore our great outdoors.

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It's show time: FRINGE is back to delight summer audiences

22 November 2023

The FRINGE WORLD Festival will return in 2024, with the government providing a significant funding boost to help deliver more than 500 events this summer.

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