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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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Step right in, WAnderland is waiting

For the first time, thousands of rare and remarkable items in museums, cultural centres and private collections across Western Australia have been brought together in a new online portal.

KidSport: 10 years of supporting kids to get involved in sport. Montage of participants.

KidSport 10 year anniversary

Celebrating 10 years of supporting kids to get involved in community sport and recreation.

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

Local government financial reporting: non-accredited valuation contractors

2 June 2023

LG Alert

Local governments have obligations to provide valuations for financial reporting purposes.

Inclusive participation grant program with a montage of people involved in sport

Sport and recreation grants uplift inclusion and accessibility

1 June 2023

A grants program designed to break down the barriers to participation in sport and recreation has received a $2.7 million funding boost over 3 years.

Gaming Community Trust Grants up to $50,000

Unclaimed gambling winnings to fund worthy community projects

30 May 2023

Western Australian community projects will benefit from sharing in about $600,000 in unclaimed gambling winnings.

Thomas Dambo’s new Giant unveiled in Mandurah

29 May 2023

Visitors now have even more to discover in the Peel/Binjareb region, with the popular Giants of Mandurah outdoor sculpture trail welcoming a new addition.

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Matildas coming to Perth for 3 Olympic Qualifier matches

25 May 2023

A festival of football will be held in Perth as part of the Asian qualifying rounds for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the Matildas set to play 3 games at Perth Rectangular Stadium.

Football players celebrating after a win at a World Cup match

Western Australian schools to celebrate FIFA Women’s World Cup

24 May 2023

Western Australian school students will celebrate the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand this July and August with a series of activities and events coordinated by the Department of Education.

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Funding boosts creativity in schools

24 May 2023

Students throughout Western Australia will benefit from enriched learning through the arts following the allocation of $485,126 in Creativity for Schools funding for residency and collaboration projects.

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Divers somersault from new heights at state-of-the-art facility

24 May 2023

The new Bruce Prance Dryland Diving Centre at HBF Stadium was officially opened on Monday, ahead of the 2023 Diving Australia Open Championships, which commence at the venue this week.

Reform Webinar 3

24 May 2023

LG Alert

Changes to wards

Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning Grant Program. A facilitator talking to an audience with someone writing on post-it notes on a white board.

Funding enriches regional art and culture

23 May 2023

Local governments across the state are receiving support to undertake cultural planning, thanks to the latest round of culture and arts funding from the State Government.

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Reform of the Local Government Act

Step right in, WAnderland is waiting

KidSport 10 year anniversary

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

WA Hiking Strategy

Culture WA portal

News

Local government financial reporting: non-accredited valuation contractors

Sport and recreation grants uplift inclusion and accessibility

Unclaimed gambling winnings to fund worthy community projects

Thomas Dambo’s new Giant unveiled in Mandurah

Matildas coming to Perth for 3 Olympic Qualifier matches

Western Australian schools to celebrate FIFA Women’s World Cup

Funding boosts creativity in schools

Divers somersault from new heights at state-of-the-art facility

Reform Webinar 3

Funding enriches regional art and culture

Events

Becoming an Elected Council Member Forum

Women in Leadership — Increasing Your Effectiveness in the Boardroom

Peel Sports Forum 2023

Financial Literacy for Board Directors

Acknowledgement of Country

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