Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Proposed new laws to Stop Puppy Farming in WA

19 Feb 2020

The State Government is progressing changes to the law to Stop Puppy Farming in Western Australia.

Campaign urges interstate footy fans to stay and play in WA

17 Feb 2020

Interstate football fans are being encouraged to head west to cheer on their team in Perth and stay on to holiday as part of Tourism Western Australia's marketing campaign for the 2020 AFL season.

Cash grants help local sporting clubs kick health goals

11 Feb 2020

Applications open today for the State Government's Healthy Sporting Club Program with $300,000 up for grabs to help sporting clubs across the State provide healthier food and drinks.

State Government to introduce legislation to end puppy farming

10 Feb 2020

Premier Mark McGowan and Local Government Minister David Templeman were greeted by furry friends at the K9 Dog Rescue in Nambeelup today while announcing the introduction of legislation to end puppy farming in Western Australia.

Innovative course creating opportunities for budding baristas

31 Jan 2020

Fourteen new baristas will be unleashing their skills across Perth after completing the Australia Arab Association's Beginners Barista course.

Perth to host rugby world champions and second Bledisloe Cup

30 Jan 2020

Two of rugby union's powerhouse nations will take on Australia's Wallabies at Optus Stadium over the next two years thanks to a deal struck by the State Government, through Tourism WA and Rugby Australia.

$1.6 million in funding towards mentally healthy arts programs

30 Jan 2020

The State Government will provide $1.6 million in the latest round of health grants to 15 arts organisations across the State to help promote mental health and wellbeing within annual arts programs.

Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2020

24 Jan 2020

Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.

WA arts orgs - list your inclusive events on Choose Art!

23 Jan 2020

Western Australian artists and arts organisations are invited to add their inclusive and accessible programs, opportunities and events to national arts directory - Choose Art.

Changes to draft reviews for culture and the arts 15k-plus grant programs

22 Jan 2020

The department has changed the way applications are reviewed for Arts 15k-plus and the 15k-plus category of the Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program.