Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Hot Kimberley sun a barrier no more for Broome basketballers and netballers

Kimberley residents and visitors can now enjoy weatherproof court facilities at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BRAC) following a $1.94 million upgrade to boost local participation in grassroots sports.

Proposed amendments to Local Government Financial Management Regulations

LG Alert

The proposed amendments to the Local Government Financial Management Regulations for valuation of assets from 2019-20 onwards are expected to be considered at the Executive Council Meeting of 3 November 2020.

Draft CEO Standards regulations available for comment

LG Alert

A draft copy of regulations that will introduce mandatory minimum standards covering the recruitment, selection, performance review and early termination of local government Chief Executive Officers (CEO Standards) are available for consultation.

Alternative Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Dates 2021

Departmental Circular 12 2020

The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (Queen's Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2021 on Monday 27 September.

CEO profile: Stephanie Addison Brown

Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

State Government contributes $85,000 to enrich country sport

Six regional sport initiatives to receive funding through Country Sport Enrichment Scheme.

Local governments aid COVID recovery

Local governments are playing a vital role in communities’ COVID-19 recovery.

Local governments host WA Bike Month events

A host of local governments are among the organisations putting on WA Bike Month events during October.

24,500 more kids can bounce back to sport thanks to Lotterywest

The State Government has launched the new Back to Sport program, with grants available for families and sports clubs to re-engage in sport as Western Australia continues its recovery from COVID-19.

New exemptions introduced to continue WA’s strong recovery

On the advice of the Chief Health Officer, the State Government will extend Phase 4 of the COVID-19 roadmap but will now allow exemptions to the 2 square metre rule at selected venues to continue Western Australia's economic recovery and keep WA safe and strong.