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WA kicks off week of elite international football with ICON festival
Jul 20, 2022
The biggest festival of English Premier League football ever seen in Western Australia kicks off today with 3 days of celebration in the lead up to this weekend's blockbuster matches.
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Guide to managing fraud and corruption risks
10 Aug 2022
LG Alert
All organisations, public and private, face the risk of fraud. Local governments can benefit from a better understanding of their specific fraud risks and taking a coordinated approach to managing them.
WA games and interactive industry heads to Gamescom
4 Aug 2022
5 WA game studios will attend the world’s biggest computer and video games event in Cologne, Germany — Gamescom — thanks to a $50,000 State Government grant.
Remembering Mount Margaret Mission’ sheds light on a history seldom told
4 Aug 2022
A unique insight into the lives of Aboriginal children living at the Mount Margaret Mission, located on Wongatha land in the Goldfields-Esperance region, has been produced by the State Government’s Aboriginal History WA.
Inquiries into Kimberley and Pilbara packaged liquor availability
3 Aug 2022
Deadline for industry submissions extended until 1 September 2022.
Funding delivers out-of-school programs for at-risk Kimberley youth
2 Aug 2022
The State Government has announced $734,500 in funding for four programs in the Kimberley region that will deliver structured holiday and out-of-school programs to at-risk youth over the next 3 years.
Funding boost helps Broome athletes reach their full potential
1 Aug 2022
Up to 40 Broome-based athletes have the opportunity to participate in a year-long holistic sport development program, thanks to a $75,000 funding boost from the State Government.
State Government raises curtain on $69,000 Theatre Kimberley grant
1 Aug 2022
Roll up! Roll up! The Culture and the Arts Minister has presented a $69,060 Lotterywest grant to the spectacular Theatre Kimberley.
AFL partnership shines light on Kimberley footy talent
1 Aug 2022
Under new flood lights funded by the State Government, the Sport and Recreation Minister has shared details of a 50-50 partnership with the Australian Football League (AFL) to invest $1 million annually, for 5 years, in community sport across the Kimberley region.
Audit report identifies cyber security issues
29 Jul 2022
LG Alert
An Office of the Auditor General report into IT systems has highlighted the need for all local governments to continuously review and improve their practices to protect against cyber threats.
State Government delivers on $2.6m all-abilities play space election commitment
25 Jul 2022
The State Government has swung into action on its $2.6 million election commitment for an all-abilities play space in the City of Wanneroo in Perth’s north.
International cricket just the ticket this summer
22 Jul 2022
Tickets to see men’s international cricket return to Perth for the first time since 2019 are now on sale with the first match on the calendar a T20 clash between old rivals Australia and England in early October.
Huge funding boost to deliver exciting new regional Aboriginal arts and cultural projects
21 Jul 2022
4 projects, ranging from an on-country camp in Wilkinkarra to create large scale visual artworks to a touring yellow bus that will demonstrate the Yindjibarndi people's enduring connection to country, have received a major funding boost from the State Government.
WA kicks off week of elite international football with ICON festival
20 Jul 2022
The biggest festival of English Premier League football ever seen in Western Australia kicks off today with 3 days of celebration in the lead up to this weekend's blockbuster matches.
San Cisco provides local talent at international sports festival
15 Jul 2022
Local Fremantle indie pop band San Cisco will perform as part of the ICON Perth’s International Festival of Football.
Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 4
13 Jul 2022
Meeting June 2022
$4 million worth of Perth and Northbridge event grants available
8 Jul 2022
Businesses, not-for-profits and property owners with ideas for vibrant events to revitalise Perth CBD can now apply for a share of $4 million in State Government funding with grants of up to $100,000 available per applicant.
State Government supports young regional artists and arts workers to kick-start careers
8 Jul 2022
The Next Level Regional Grants are part of the State Government's Regional Arts and Culture Investment Program (RACIP), which invests in regional Western Australia to support liveable and vibrant communities.
Funding helps local communities play and participate
8 Jul 2022
Sporting facilities across Perth and regional Western Australia will benefit from the latest round of community sport facility and lighting grants.
Key milestone in industrial relations reform for local governments
7 Jul 2022
LG Alert
Local governments are advised that important changes under the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (IRLA Act) commenced on 20 June 2022.
Package of local government reforms finalised
6 Jul 2022
LG Alert
The State Government has announced the final package of reforms to the Local Government Act 1995, following a review of public submissions.
Arts grant program record broken as $830,000 goes to 17 applicants
5 Jul 2022
Seventeen Western Australian artists and organisations will share in $830,000 in funding through the latest round of the State Government's Arts 15k-plus grants program.
State Government appoints 2 new Gaming and Wagering Commission members
4 Jul 2022
Racing and Gaming Minister Dr Tony Buti has appointed 2 new members to the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC), bringing the total number of appointees this year to 4.
Dinosaurs of Patagonia premiere at the WA Museum Boola Bardip
4 Jul 2022
Dinosaurs from the remote region of Patagonia make their world premiere at the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip on Saturday July 2.
Open for business
4 Jul 2022
Activating Alfresco aids COVID recovery.
Curtain closes on Perth Theatre Trust as new era begins
1 Jul 2022
Western Australia’s new Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) and its Board has come into effect, replacing the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) from today, 1 July 2022.
Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Order 2022
30 Jun 2022
LG Alert
The Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 enables the Minister for Local Government to make an order that modifies or suspends provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) and Regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flying of flags: NAIDOC Week 2022
29 Jun 2022
LG Alert
3 to 10 July 2022
Local Government Asset Revaluations
27 Jun 2022
LG Alert
With 30 June fast approaching, some local governments need to make sure they have their asset revaluations ready for audit.
Financial Health Indicator
23 Jun 2022
LG Alert
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is reviewing the Financial Health Indicator, which is available on the MyCouncil website.
Noongar version of Better Beginnings Baby Ways book launched
23 Jun 2022
An award winning early years literacy program has been expanded to include the Noongar language, with the launch of the first dual language Baby Ways book.
Heartwarming WA documentary series, Children’s Hospital now airing on Channel Nine
22 Jun 2022
New Western Australian documentary series Children's Hospital made its television premiere on Channel 9 on 17 June at 7.30pm.
VenuesWest welcomes new Chair and new board member
20 Jun 2022
The VenuesWest board, which oversees Western Australia's premier sport and entertainment venues, has welcomed a new Chair and one new board member.
New CEO for Metropolitan Cemetery Board
20 Jun 2022
Local Government Minister John Carey has announced the appointment of Kathlene Oliver to the role of Metropolitan Cemetery Board CEO, replacing Acting CEO Joe Fortuna.
Spotlight on Rosemary Madacsi, Shire of Toodyay President
20 Jun 2022
Shire of Toodyay President Rosemary Madacsi talks about her experience on council and what can be done to encourage more women to nominate for local government.
Compliance framework update
20 Jun 2022
An updated compliance framework for local government will be developed after DLGSC engaged external provider Nous Group to carry out this important work.
Local Government Regulations Amendment (Financial Management and Audit) Regulations 2022
17 Jun 2022
LG Alert
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (the department) is working with local government stakeholders towards the introduction of Model Financial Statements for the 2022-23 financial year.
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