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Make your voice heard by becoming a local government councillor

Aug 9, 2023
Members of the Western Australian community are being urged to consider nominating for the upcoming local government elections to be able to influence the decisions being made that potentially impact the lives of thousands of residents.

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Reforms to provide certainty for local governments, resources sector

4 August 2025
The State Government is providing certainty to Western Australia's local governments and resources sector with new laws to clarify that land held under a miscellaneous licence is exempt from local government rates.
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2000 trees planted at Bayswater park as urban forest transformation nears completion

30 July 2025

Media release

Urban forest to transform underutilised open space into a vibrant native landscape
Cath Hart, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley, David Caddy and Bianca Sandri pose for the camera.

Commissioners appointed to the City of Nedlands

24 July 2025

Media release

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has announced the appointment of three highly experienced Commissioners to lead the City of Nedlands.
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Microchip database company HomeSafeID removed from dog and cat regulations

23 July 2025

Media release

The microchip database company HomeSafeID has been removed from Western Australia’s dog and cat regulations as of 23 July 2025.
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Guide Dogs WA's paw-sitive impact to continue

17 June 2025

Media release

World-class breeding and cadet training program to be strengthened with a further $5 million in WA Government funding
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New Local Government Financial Indicator on MyCouncil website

14 May 2025

LG Alert

Changes to make it easier for community members to compare data.
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New provisions for council members to receive superannuation

31 January 2025

LG Alert

Changes streamline decision making process for local governments
A new basketball court and playground

$1.6 million funding delivers local youth and community projects

4 December 2024

Media release

3 major recreation projects in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs have now been completed with a total investment from the WA Government of $1.6 million.
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Alternative King's Birthday Public Holiday Date 2025

2 December 2024

LG Alert

The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (King’s Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2025 on Monday 29 September.
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Construction to begin on Dalyellup community and youth centre

22 November 2024

Media release

Work will soon begin on the Dalyellup multipurpose community and youth centre project in what will become a valuable local asset made possible by a $9 million investment by the WA Government.
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Local government financial index data verification

19 November 2024

LG Alert

Re-designing local government financial ratios and indicators for the new Local Government Financial Index.

Finding your 'pawfect' pet match at the heart of 'Adopt, Don't Shop'

18 November 2024

Media release

The WA Government has launched a major community awareness campaign to encourage people looking for a new pet to first consider adopting a dog or cat from an animal rescue organisation.
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Flying of flags: Remembrance Day

11 November 2024

LG Alert

Remembrance Day is a day of special significance, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
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Off-road vehicle site clean-up complete

4 November 2024
Helping local governments look after off-road vehicle (ORV) sites around WA is a priority for the DLGSC and this was recently demonstrated when the City of Kwinana received more than $26,000 in funding from us to clean up the ORV site in Medina.
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New library and youth space to benefit Landsdale community

30 October 2024

Media release

Construction is underway on the new Dordaak Kepup - Library and Youth Innovation Hub project in Landsdale, the result of a $6 million investment by the WA Government towards the total cost of $17.6 million.
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Councillor fined

15 October 2024

Media release

A local government councillor has been found guilty by the Magistrates Court of one count of breaching confidentiality under the Local Government Act 1995 (LG Act) with respect to a minor breach complaint.

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