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Activity day highlights the growing importance of outdoor recreation in WA

Sep 18, 2024
DLGSC hosted its annual Industry Activity Day, an event that brings together stakeholders from both local and state government agencies with the outdoor recreation sector.

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Students explore creative flair through in-school grants 🎨

12 September 2024

Media release

From writing and drawing to explorations in flora, students at a number of Western Australian schools will be exploring their creative side, thanks to the latest round of culture and the arts grants.
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Funding strengthens rich storytelling culture

9 September 2024

Media release

A new round of funding will support the gestation and birth of unique Western Australian Aboriginal stories, while also supporting the groups who tell them.
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Pilbara and Kimberley to join in regional pools splash

9 September 2024

Media release

The successful KidSport Regional Pools Program is now diving into the Pilbara and Kimberley regions
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Homegrown talent hits the red carpet at CinefestOZ

6 September 2024

Media release

Homegrown talent is rubbing shoulders with international celebrities this week at Australia's premier destination film festival, CinefestOZ.
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New online portal helping more children and young people speak up

6 September 2024
DLGSC has launched a new child friendly complaints webpage to provide children and young people with a dedicated online space to speak up and make a complaint about a DLGSC operated or funded service or program.
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New funding to help local governments create or upgrade off-road vehicle areas

2 September 2024
$4.8 million funding initiative to help local governments meet growing community demand for safe, high-quality facilities.
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Long service leave improvements for local government workers

2 September 2024

Media release

New regulations for long service leave for local government employees are now in effect, providing a raft of improvements for around 23,000 Western Australian workers.
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$3.8 million for major redevelopment of Leederville Oval

29 August 2024

Media release

The State Government has committed $3.8 million in funding towards a major redevelopment of Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville.
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Liquor licensing policy reform a big win for WA hospitality industry

29 August 2024

Media release

Big changes to the Western Australia’s Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) policies will make it easier for small and medium sized liquor hospitality and tourism operators to do business in WA.
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DLGSC’s steadfast commitment to children and young people’s safety

27 August 2024
Statement of Commitment sets the path for ensuring child safety is a priority at DLGSC and across its industry sectors.
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Simpler temporary accommodation (caravan and camping) approvals

22 August 2024

LG Alert

Local governments to enable temporary accommodation approvals for people camping including caravans and tiny homes on wheels.
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Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 8

21 August 2024
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre (the Centre) Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its eighth meeting on 21 August 2024.
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State memorial for legendary football icon John Todd

21 August 2024

Media release

A State Memorial Service will be held at Optus Stadium today as Western Australia formally honours football legend John Todd who passed away on Tuesday 4 June at the age of 86.
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KidSport boost to support WA foster and family carers

15 August 2024

Media release

Western Australians who foster or care for children alongside their biological children will be able to get KidSport vouchers for all 5 to 18-year-olds in their family.
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Local Government Amendment Bill 2024 introduced

15 August 2024

LG Alert

Significant reforms to local government move forward with the introduction of the Local Government Amendment Bill 2024 today.
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$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

13 August 2024

Media release

A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

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