Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Communique — 2025 Australasian Racing Ministers Conference

On 15 August 2025, Racing Ministers met at the annual Australasian Racing Ministers’ Conference (ARMC), which was held in Broome in Western Australia and provided a valuable opportunity to consider issues affecting the Australian and New Zealand racing industries.

Shire of Coolgardie issued with show cause notice

Media release

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has issued a show cause notice to the Shire of Coolgardie, giving the council 21 days to demonstrate why it should not be suspended.

Art and sport team up at Australia’s home of hockey

Media release

Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.

Australian Hockey Centre moves a step closer with release of main works tender

The transformation of the Australian Hockey Centre has reached a major milestone, with the completion of the Expression of Interest stage and release of the main works tender.

New campaign calls for local government election nominations

Media release

A new campaign will be launched to encourage Western Australians interested in shaping the future of their community to nominate for this year’s local government elections.

WA performing arts workers hit the road to build tours and connections

Last week, presenters, producers and performers from across Australia gathered in Garramilla Darwin for the 2025 Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).

Historic appointment of first Local Government Inspector

Media release

The conduct of Western Australia's 139 local councils will come under closer scrutiny, with the appointment of the State's first Local Government Inspector.

PlayOn WA shines a light on sport and recreation facility upgrades

The WA Government continues its significant investment in sport and recreation infrastructure with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to support healthier, more connected communities.

Racegoers flock to WA’s north west for Broome Cup

Thousands of horse racing enthusiasts gathered in the State’s north west on Saturday for the Broome Cup, the Kimberley’s showcase racing event.

New laws to allow online registration of off-road vehicles in WA

New laws passed in Parliament on 14 August 2025 will modernise licensing requirements for owners of off-road vehicles (ORVs), making it easier and more convenient for the ORV community to register their vehicles.