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

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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.

Two young people in sports clothes with text: Play well. Everyone has a place in sport. Playwell.gov.au

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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New mountain bike trails for Perth's northern suburbs

20 November 2023

Mountain biking in the heart of Perth's northern suburbs is a step closer with design and construction of family-friendly trails at Lake Joondalup going to tender.

Stop Puppy Farming — consultation closing soon

20 November 2023

LG Alert

Local governments, community members, animal rehoming services, vet practices and other stakeholders are encouraged to have their say on proposed new Dog and Cat Regulations before public consultation closes on 5pm 20 November 2023.

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Forward works begin on screen production facility

17 November 2023

Forward works will begin at the site of Western Australia's new screen production facility located along Marshall Road, to the south of Whiteman Park, near the Malaga METRONET station precinct.

Flowers on a gravestone with the words, 'Cemeteries and cremations consultation now open'

Cemeteries Act and Cremations Act Review

15 November 2023

The public, community groups, industry and government bodies are invited to comment on a discussion paper released as part of a review of the Cemeteries Act 1976 and the Cremation Act 1929 (the Review), now available on the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ website.