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Officials cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new Wisteria Park

Play and recreation area created for the Ferndale community

28 August 2025

Media release

An unused pocket of land in Ferndale has been transformed into a welcoming new play and recreation space for the community, with support from the WA Government.
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Shire of Coolgardie issued with show cause notice

26 August 2025

Media release

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has issued a show cause notice to the Shire of Coolgardie, giving the council 21 days to demonstrate why it should not be suspended.
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New campaign calls for local government election nominations

22 August 2025

Media release

A new campaign will be launched to encourage Western Australians interested in shaping the future of their community to nominate for this year’s local government elections.

Historic appointment of first Local Government Inspector

20 August 2025

Media release

The conduct of Western Australia's 139 local councils will come under closer scrutiny, with the appointment of the State's first Local Government Inspector.
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New laws to allow online registration of off-road vehicles in WA

14 August 2025
New laws passed in Parliament on 14 August 2025 will modernise licensing requirements for owners of off-road vehicles (ORVs), making it easier and more convenient for the ORV community to register their vehicles.
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Updated election resources for local governments

13 August 2025
Local government elections are a vital part of Western Australia’s democratic system.
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Reforms to provide certainty for local governments, resources sector

4 August 2025
The State Government is providing certainty to Western Australia's local governments and resources sector with new laws to clarify that land held under a miscellaneous licence is exempt from local government rates.
Young people planting shrubs in a park

2000 trees planted at Bayswater park as urban forest transformation nears completion

30 July 2025

Media release

Urban forest to transform underutilised open space into a vibrant native landscape
Cath Hart, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley, David Caddy and Bianca Sandri pose for the camera.

Commissioners appointed to the City of Nedlands

24 July 2025

Media release

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has announced the appointment of three highly experienced Commissioners to lead the City of Nedlands.
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Microchip database company HomeSafeID removed from dog and cat regulations

23 July 2025

Media release

The microchip database company HomeSafeID has been removed from Western Australia’s dog and cat regulations as of 23 July 2025.
A litter of 7 yellow and black ladrador puppies

Guide Dogs WA's paw-sitive impact to continue

17 June 2025

Media release

World-class breeding and cadet training program to be strengthened with a further $5 million in WA Government funding
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Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs

5 June 2025

LG Alert

Opportunity to provide feedback on draft regulations and orders to inform implementation of local government reforms
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New Local Government Financial Indicator on MyCouncil website

14 May 2025

LG Alert

Changes to make it easier for community members to compare data.
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New provisions for council members to receive superannuation

31 January 2025

LG Alert

Changes streamline decision making process for local governments
A new basketball court and playground

$1.6 million funding delivers local youth and community projects

4 December 2024

Media release

3 major recreation projects in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs have now been completed with a total investment from the WA Government of $1.6 million.
Maylands streetscape at dusk

Alternative King's Birthday Public Holiday Date 2025

2 December 2024

LG Alert

The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (King’s Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2025 on Monday 29 September.
Page reviewed 14 July 2025
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