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Moore River and Guilderton

Spotlight on Shire of Gingin

25 August 2021
The Shire of Gingin is a peri-urban council that is located 80km from the heart of Perth and directly north of Wanneroo. The shire’s CEO Aaron Cook gives an overview of the local government area and the plans for the future.
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Governance update

25 August 2021
A reminder of key dates for local governments.
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Liz Ledger, Town of Claremont

25 August 2021
CEO Spotlight
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Councillor Karimi: standing for council

25 August 2021
Councillor Jesvin Karimi is half-way through her first term as an elected member at the Town of Victoria Park. Here she talks about her experience of running for council.
Get out and Vote with illustration of a group of people

Get Out and Vote in the Local Government Elections

20 August 2021
Local government elections are happening across the State on Saturday 16 October 2021, and it’s your opportunity to have a direct say about what goes on in your local community.
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Local government annual returns

11 August 2021

LG Alert

Local Government Operational Guidelines
Be a Vocal Local and stand for council

Local government elections coming up

3 August 2021

LG Alert

There is just a month to go until nominations for this year’s local government elections open.
WA State Parliament

Local Government (Elections) Amendment Regulations 2021

3 August 2021

LG Alert

The Local Government (Elections) Amendment Regulations 2021, come into effect on 2 August 2021.
Australian outback bush fires

Local governments share record $7.5 million to reduce bushfire risk

19 July 2021
A record $7.5 million has been provided to local governments across Western Australia to help reduce bushfire risks in their communities this summer.
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Funding supports sustainable, resilient clubs

14 July 2021
$232,000 awarded in 2021-22 round of Every Club grant scheme. Funding supports sport and recreation clubs to build their organisational capacity and capability of governance, planning and management practices
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Small grants a big win for Western Australians

13 July 2021
24 local governments and sporting organisations have shared almost $1 million under the State Government's Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) Small Grants.
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Local Government COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sessions

8 July 2021

LG Alert

DLGSC, with the Department of Health, is holding two exclusive information sessions for local government staff and elected members in Western Australia.
Illustration of people with the message: Be a vocal local

Countdown is on with 100 days until local government elections

8 July 2021
With just 100 days until the Western Australian local government elections, community members are being asked to be a 'Vocal Local' by nominating for election to their local council.
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Flying of flags for NAIDOC Week 4 to 11 July 2021

2 July 2021

LG Alert

Flying the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags throughout NAIDOC Week is a sign of national respect for Indigenous Australians.
Gravestones on a grassy field

Department undertaking Cemeteries and Cremation Acts Review

21 June 2021
The department is seeking the views and expertise of local governments with cemetery responsibilities to find out more about their experience of cemetery management.
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Planning changes to reduce red tape

21 June 2021
Opinion from the local government sector is being sought on reform to support changes in the planning system.
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