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Publications promote richness of shared history

Jun 3, 2022
Two publications launched during Reconciliation Week are connecting people to their Aboriginal history and celebrating the richness of Western Australia’s shared history.

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A renewed focus for WA’s Creative Industries

19 May 2025
Culture and the Arts renamed Creative Industries highlighting importance in WA’s economic diversification.
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Creative workforce scoping study

16 May 2025
Creative Australia and Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) recently released the Creative Workforce Scoping Study.
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Entries now open for local innovators and exporters

16 May 2025
We know WA’s creatives punch well above their weight. This is your chance to be recognised. Two awards programs opened in early May recognising local achievements.
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New Local Government Financial Indicator on MyCouncil website

14 May 2025

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Changes to make it easier for community members to compare data.
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WA’s wide-reaching sport and recreation sector

8 May 2025
Did you know our Great Southern team has a lead role in helping strengthen the sport and recreation sector throughout the Indian Ocean Territories?
Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

Creative WA vision in motion

2 May 2025
Implementation commences with sector information sessions.
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Changes to online gambling harm advertising

9 April 2025
In line with the Australian government's National Consumer Protection Framework (NCPF) for Online Wagering, the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) has changed the messages online bookmakers must use to inform consumers about the potential harms associated with gambling.
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Inclusive hiking initiative coming to the City of Kalamunda

7 April 2025
New Hiking is for Every Body program aims to make hiking accessible for people of all abilities, helping more West Aussies experience the benefits of outdoor recreation.
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Making it easier to do business in WA — review of the Standards of Licensed Premises policy

31 March 2025
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) has updated the Standards of Licensed Premises policy so it reflects a more modern, risk-based approach and removes duplication with other agencies’ requirements.
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Gambling Regulations Amendments 2025

11 February 2025
New gambling penalties, infringements, and National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering statutory requirements take effect from 6 February 2025.
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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
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Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs

28 January 2025

LG Alert

Opportunity to provide feedback on draft regulations and orders to inform implementation of local government reforms
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$300,000 available for trailblazing projects across WA

14 January 2025
Grants between $5000 to $50,000 are now available for community-led trail projects in Western Australia
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Unity in diversity: players compete in spectacular multicultural sports festival

14 January 2025
Celebrating NRL WA’s 2024 Harmony Cup and its success in bringing cultures together.
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Perth Concert Hall redevelopment on cue to commence

7 January 2025
The start of a new year has raised the curtain on redevelopment works that will transform Perth’s historic Perth Concert Hall.
Students at Springfield Primary School Kallaroo, with Sue-Ellen Morphett, DLGSC stand on the school oval

$10 million to help unlock public school sports facilities for communities

12 December 2024
The WA Government has announced a $10 million initiative to help local communities access public school sporting facilities such as basketball courts, ovals and indoor sports halls.

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