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Sam Kerr of the Matildas

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 Cultural Treasures Awards 2022

Prestigious WA arts and culture award calls for public nominations

8 March 2022

Media release

The State Government is proud to bestow the State Cultural Treasures Awards (formerly State Living Treasures) in 2022.
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WA regions score with grants to grow sport

4 March 2022
Regional Western Australians will get more opportunities to participate in sport thanks to the State Government's latest round of Regional Servicing Grants worth $870,000.
Maylands streetscape at dusk

Spotlight on: City of Bayswater

3 March 2022
Outgoing City of Bayswater CEO Andrew Brien speaks to Local Matters about the City, its achievements and the future.
City of Subiaco CEO Colin Cameron

Spotlight on: City of Subiaco

3 March 2022
City of Subiaco CEO Colin Cameron talks about the City and his career so far.
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Activating Alfresco Rebate Program

3 March 2022
The Activating Alfresco Rebate Program will open shortly.
Artist impression of the State Football Centre showing players in the foreground and the building in the background

Main works contract awarded for State Football Centre project

3 March 2022
The main works contract for the new State Football Centre in Queens Park has been awarded to Broad Construction, with works scheduled to begin this month.
Montage of Tokyo Paralympian dual gold medallist Madison de Rozario OAM with Christina Matthews, Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Cricket Association

WA’s top sports stars shine under Optus Stadium lights

28 February 2022
The State's most outstanding sports stars were recognised at the prestigious SportWest Awards ceremony held at Optus Stadium recently.
A group of people, including kids, holding shovels in an empty patch of dirt

Work begins on $5.9 million youth hub for Ellenbrook kids

25 February 2022
A sod turning today has marked the start of construction on a $5.9 million purpose-built youth centre to support young people in Ellenbrook.
Low angle view of illuminated disco ball at night

Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package

24 February 2022
The State Government has announced almost $67 million for a new COVID-19 Business Assistance Package for businesses adversely affected by increasing cases and the necessary implementation of Level 1 public health and social measures.
A parent and child riding their bikes

It’s your last chance to have your say about local government reform

24 February 2022
Local governments have until this Friday (25 February) to take part in a consultation which will help inform how proposed reforms to local government are implemented.
A box of wine bottles

New regulations to tighten alcohol home deliveries

22 February 2022
The State Government has introduced new regulations to strengthen requirements around the home delivery of liquor to help minimise alcohol-related harm.
Flood lights on an oval

Grants light up the sporting night

21 February 2022
More people will be able to play sport well into the night thanks to the latest round of funding in the Club Night Lights Program (CNLP).
Members of the Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 1

21 February 2022
Meeting February 2022
Illustration with animals and the words, Play, Watch, Play.

Literacy boost for Western Australia

17 February 2022
Public libraries and community organisations throughout Western Australia are invited to apply for grants to deliver new early literacy programs from a total funding pool worth $200,000.
Two female dancers performing in traditional clothing

$700,000 to improve social inclusion and access to arts and culture in regional communities

17 February 2022
Nine regional arts and cultural organisations have been funded by the Community Participation and Inclusion Program, which is part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
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Holding meetings electronically

16 February 2022

LG Alert

Several local governments have contacted the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries about the requirement to hold Electors’ general meetings and Special electors’ meetings (Electors' meetings) and if they can be held electronically.

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