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Make your voice heard by becoming a local government councillor

Aug 9, 2023
Members of the Western Australian community are being urged to consider nominating for the upcoming local government elections to be able to influence the decisions being made that potentially impact the lives of thousands of residents.

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Differential general rates and minimum payments

20 May 2022

LG Alert

Western Australia’s local governments are required to advertise their rates from 1 May.
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Open by Design principles free webinar

18 May 2022

LG Alert

The Office of the Information Commissioner is launching a series of new publications about Open by Design principles.
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Perth Cultural Centre Masterplan released

15 May 2022
The State Government has allocated an additional $15 million in funding to deliver an expanded redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC).
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South Freo patisserie first to receive grant in $5 million COVID-19 Activating Alfresco program

4 May 2022
The first rebate in the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ Activating Alfresco Rebate Program has been made to a local patisserie in South Fremantle.
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COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor

27 April 2022
March 2022 results out now.
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Event Grants Program

27 April 2022
The State Government has announced a new $4 million event grants program towards events and activities to revitalise the CBD and Northbridge.
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Flying of flags: ANZAC Day

20 April 2022

LG Alert

Anzac Day is a day of special significance to all Australians, particularly for our serving military personnel and returned veterans.
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Submissions to the proposed local government reforms

14 April 2022
Submissions to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries on proposed local government reforms are now available for viewing.
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Your local public library needs you

1 April 2022
Community members are urged to have their say on the future of public libraries in Western Australia.
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Activating Alfresco webinar

30 March 2022

LG Alert

This webinar is suitable for local government CEOs, and staff involved in economic development, small business support and place activation roles.
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Australian National Flag to fly at half-mast

25 March 2022

LG Alert

Wednesday 30 March 2022
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Applications are now open for the Activating Alfresco Rebate Program

21 March 2022
Eligible hospitality businesses can seek a rebate of up to $5000.
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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.
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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.

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