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WA State Football Centre renamed to inspire the next Sam Kerr

Oct 27, 2023
Sam Kerr Football Centre named at community football festival to mark the facility’s official opening after a $50.8 million dollar infrastructure project managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), jointly funded by the WA and Australian Governments.

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State Government delivers slam dunk for Rockingham families

24 July 2023

Media release

The State Government will invest $10 million towards upgrades at the Mike Barnett Sports Complex in Rockingham, delivering additional basketball and netball courts, and much needed maintenance works for the popular community facility.

Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards

24 July 2023

LG Alert

New awards showcasing the best in place-based innovation by WA’s local governments are now open for nominations.
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Local government reform webinar 5

21 July 2023

LG Alert

The next edition of the popular local government reform webinars is scheduled for 3 August and will feature an introduction from the new Minister for Local Government, David Michael.
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Steering Committee to expand as centre’s planning extends across WA

21 July 2023
Experienced Aboriginal community members announced to join project’s Steering Committee.
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New awards showcase the best in local government innovation

21 July 2023

Media release

Local governments are being encouraged to nominate for new awards celebrating the most innovative, collaborative approaches to placemaking across the state.
A seated audience listening to a speak on stage in Forrest Place, Perth with a large screen in the brand colours of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

FIFA Fan Festival launches in Perth as Women's World Cup™ 2023 kicks off

20 July 2023
The centre of Perth will come alive with activity over the next month as the Perth FIFA Fan Festival kicks off today from midday to late.
Alun Wyn Jones of the Lions catches the ball during the tour match between the Western Force and the British & Irish Lions

Perth to open British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025

20 July 2023
Perth has secured another international rugby event after it was confirmed as host city today for the opening match of the British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025.
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WA to host Australian-exclusive global rugby event in 2024 and 2025

18 July 2023
Perth has secured another Australian-exclusive for 2024 and 2025 after signing a deal to host the Australian leg of the HSBC SVNS.
Sam Kerr of Australia controls the ball under pressure of Shim Seo-yeon of South Korea during the AFC Women's Asian Cup quarter final between Australia and South Korea

Tickets for Matildas AFC Asian Cup qualifiers to go on sale

18 July 2023
With just days until the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, tickets will go on sale today for the 3 blockbuster Matildas matches taking place in Perth later this year.
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Trans-Tasman museum investment in production of ground-breaking VR films

17 July 2023
3 museums spanning Australia and New Zealand have joined forces for a funding partnership to develop a trio of majestic and ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) films for exhibitions at the museums from 2024 onwards.
State Football Centre

New State Football Centre to shine as World Cup training facility

16 July 2023
The newly constructed State Football Centre in Queens Park has been unveiled, ahead of it taking centre stage as one of the training facilities in Perth for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™.
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Game Changers celebrates trailblazing women in WA soccer

14 July 2023
With the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 the hottest ticket in Perth this winter, a new outdoor exhibition is giving seasoned and not-so-seasoned soccer lovers the chance to kick goals and learn more about the beautiful game.

Local Government Regulations Amendment Regulations 2023

13 July 2023

LG Alert

Great news for WA local government, with the second tranche of amendments to implement the Model Financial Statements gazetted on 30 June 2023.
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Community awareness drive for local government election changes

12 July 2023
A community awareness campaign is underway to inform voters about upcoming changes that will be in effect for local government elections in October.
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Reform toolkit

12 July 2023

LG Alert

There are several electoral reforms that will be in place for the local government elections in October and it is essential that the community is aware of these changes.
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Funding open for artists and musicians to SNAP up opportunities

11 July 2023
2 new programs are opening today for short-notice opportunities that arise for Western Australian artists or contemporary musicians.

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