News

Nov 6, 2019

Local Government Minister David Templeman today announced the formation of an expert panel to progress the development of a new Local Government Act for Western Australia.

Nov 1, 2019

Concern regarding the impact of the proliferation of large packaged liquor outlets on the community has resulted in new legislative provisions that allow regulations to be prescribed setting out criteria that apply to applications for large packaged liquor outlets.

Nov 1, 2019

Following the recent local government elections, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is running a free, one-day workshop for new Mayors, Presidents, Deputy Mayors and Deputy Presidents.

Oct 31, 2019

Noel Mason is a local government journeyman who’s working with his team to help implement several innovative programs to tackle local issues.

Oct 31, 2019

Three metropolitan councils are banding together to help create a family event that promises to be one of the highlights of the 2020 Festival of Perth.

Oct 31, 2019

The local government elections held on 19 October herald a new era for local government in WA — and the culmination of two years’ behind-the-scenes work by staff at the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

Oct 29, 2019

How many times have you been asked for the same information from different government agencies? For some of you the answer will be "a lot".

Oct 24, 2019

Thirty-seven Western Australian arts, cultural and creative sector organisations will share in more than $31 million in funding over three years as part of the Arts Organisations Investment Program (AOIP).

Oct 21, 2019

Western Australians and Perth Festival goers will be able to pay homage to AC/DC's Bon Scott and his Western Australian links on the world's longest stage at the 2020 Perth Festival free public finale event.