Rottnest Island riding global wave in surfing championship splash

After two weeks of huge swell at the competition in Margaret River, the World Surf League Championship Tour is heading to Rottnest Island, marking the first time Western Australia has hosted two world surfing events in the same year.

The Alternative Archive gives unique insight into local voices

Diverse artistic voices from across the State are being celebrated with the opening of The Alternative Archive survey exhibition in Perth.

New leadership for State Government departments

Effective Monday 31 May 2021, a number of Directors General are changing departments, or taking planned retirement.

Authorised Inquiry reports tabled in Parliament

Authorised Inquiry reports into three local governments have been tabled in the Western Australian Parliament.

‘Regional Climate Alliances’ to support local government action on climate change

Two 'Regional Climate Alliances' will be set up in Western Australia this year, thanks to a State Government commitment of $500,000 to support local government collaboration on climate change.

Restrictions on the sale of packaged liquor due to COVID-19 — Kimberley region

The Director of Liquor Licensing has reviewed the previous restrictions on liquor purchases in the Kimberley put in place to support measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Surf Life Saving event shore to attract swell of support

More than 5000 surf lifesavers from around the nation are set to make a splash across Perth's iconic beaches as the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships return to Western Australia in 2022.

Preparing your 2021-22 budget

LG Alert

Differential rating and minimum payments — return to normal practise.

State Government donates $2 million towards India COVID crisis

The State Government is allocating $2 million in relief funding to support those directly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in India.

Call out to the creative industries – Innovation Vouchers now available

The Innovation Vouchers Program 2021 assists start-ups and small businesses (including the creative industries) to commercialise their ideas and innovations and expand to create jobs.