Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

New online resource helps trace Aboriginal family histories

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt today launched the Norman Tindale Collection which includes genealogical information and photographs from Aboriginal communities throughout Australia.

Amendment to Regulation 9(1) of the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007

Departmental Circular 8 2020

As a result of queries from the sector, I am providing further clarification regarding the amendments made to regulation 9(1) of the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007.

COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor – Phase 3 report out now

National results from the third phase of the COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor are now available.

Lodgement of draft financial statements with your auditor by 30 September 2020

LG Alert

Local governments may be aware that the department is currently consulting with the sector on proposed amendments to the Financial Management Regulations that could affect 2019-20 financial statements.

COVID Event Guidelines and Plans to enable for more events in WA

Events of more than 500 people that require a local government authority approval will be supported with COVID Event Guidelines and COVID Event Plans to ensure more events are held in Western Australia.

Universal Council Member Training

Departmental Circular 7 2020

The Local Government Amendment Act 2019 has introduced the requirement for all council members to undertake Council Member Essentials training within the first 12 months of being elected.

State Library acquires Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer collection

The State Library of Western Australia has recently acquired its latest treasures, a valuable collection of Graham 'Polly' Farmer memorabilia.

Grant programs to reignite regional arts and cultural activity

Regional Western Australia will become a hive of arts and cultural activity thanks to three grant programs opening this month, as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).

Combat Sports Industry — Weight Cutting

Brief Ministerial Statement, Minister for Sport and Recreation.

Arts and Culture Monitor 2020

The Arts and Culture Monitor is an annual independent survey into how Western Australians view the arts. The 2020 report shows strong public support for the value of the State’s culture and arts activities.