Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

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Celebrate FIFA Women's World Cup 1 month to go

With less than 1 month to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand.

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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

Karijini National Park 1 Credit Tourism WA

WA Hiking Strategy

Bushwalking and trail running in Western Australia 2020 to 2030

Culture WA portal

Treasures of Western Australia digitised and accessible to all.

News

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Trophy Tour puts WA in FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 spotlight

7 July 2023

FIFA fever has officially begun, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicking off in Perth today.

Priority regulation amendments for local government elections and final set of orders for council representation changes

6 July 2023

LG Alert

The State Government has introduced priority regulation amendments for local government elections and made the final set of orders for council representation changes for the implementation reforms ahead of the 2023 elections.

Incorrect use of concessions on rates bills

5 July 2023

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has become aware that some local governments may be granting ‘blanket concessions’ to ratepayers under their discretionary concession powers.

Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags

Flying of flags: NAIDOC Week 2023

3 July 2023

LG Alert

Sunday 2 July 2023 to Sunday 9 July 2023

Celebrate FIFA Women's World Cup™ 1 month to go

28 June 2023

With less than 1 month to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — find out how you can be part of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 global sporting spectacular.

State Government invests $330,000 in sustainable trails

28 June 2023

Locals and visitors alike are set to benefit from a $331,302 investment into trails experiences across Western Australia.

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Western Australians in world lacrosse championships

27 June 2023

9 Western Australians are now in San Diego ahead of the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championships, with the pressure on to reclaim a podium spot after losing out in 2018 and 2014 from consistently finishing in the top 3.

Western Australian Premier's Book Awards 2023 Winners

Winners of the 2023 WA Premier's Book Awards announced

26 June 2023

The 2023 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards winners have been announced at an award ceremony at the State Library of Western Australia.

Populations estimates order and first set of orders for council representation changes

22 June 2023

LG Alert

In the recent Government Gazette the population estimates order and the first set of orders for constitutional and representation changes to councils were made under the Local Government Act 1995, ahead of the upcoming 2023 ordinary local government elections.