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Cemeteries Act and Cremations Act Review

15 November 2023
The public, community groups, industry and government bodies are invited to comment on a discussion paper released as part of a review of the Cemeteries Act 1976 and the Cremation Act 1929 (the Review), now available on the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ website.
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Flying of flags: Remembrance Day

9 November 2023

LG Alert

Remembrance Day is a day of special significance, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
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Alternative King's Birthday Public Holiday Date 2024

8 November 2023

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 2024 on Monday 23 September.
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Local government reform webinar 7

6 November 2023

LG Alert

Please join us for our monthly reform webinar.
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Flying of flags: State funeral for Hon. William (Bill) George Hayden

1 November 2023

LG Alert

A State Funeral Service for the Honourable William (Bill) George Hayden AC will take place at 9.00 am AWST on Friday 3 November 2023 at St Mary’s Church, Elizabeth Street, Ipswich, Queensland.

Preparing for your new council’s first meeting

20 October 2023

LG Alert

Local governments will need to prepare for their first Council meeting post election.
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Last chance to vote in the 2023 local government elections

20 October 2023
This Saturday, 21 October is election day for local governments across Western Australia.
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Guidance on reporting credit card and purchasing card transactions

19 October 2023

LG Alert

From 1 September 2023, local governments are required to disclose information about each transaction made on a credit card, debit card or other purchasing cards.
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Third set of local government regulation amendments

18 October 2023

LG Alert

The State Government has brought in the next set of local government regulation amendments with the Local Government Regulation Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2023.
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Placemaking webinar

26 September 2023

LG Alert

DLGSC has engaged the Town Team Movement to deliver free placemaking training for the whole local government sector in WA.
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First ever Place Innovation Awards recognise our local communities and spaces

18 September 2023
Our regional and metropolitan local governments have been recognised for their innovative solutions to build community connections, activate local spaces and foster greater collaboration.
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Local government reform webinar 6

15 September 2023

LG Alert

The next local government reform webinar is scheduled for Friday 22 September.
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Support local democracy by voting in local government elections

8 September 2023

Media release

A call out from the State Government today is urging ratepayers and residents to recognise the importance of local democracy by making voting a priority at the upcoming local government elections.
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Vote for them campaign

8 September 2023
Vote for the important things in your community at the local government elections on 21 October.
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No change to local government election date

30 August 2023

LG Alert

The Western Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed that the Voice to Parliament referendum on 14 October 2023 will not affect the date of local government elections.
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Updated guidance materials for local government

24 August 2023

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has updated a number of guidelines and manuals for local government, as part of its ongoing support for the sector.
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