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Place Innovation Awards recognise public spaces brought to life

Oct 9, 2024

Projects that transform under-utilised or degraded public places into vibrant and attractive spaces for use by local communities have been recognised at the second annual Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards.

First ever Place Innovation Awards recognise our local communities and spaces

Sep 18, 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.

Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards

Jul 24, 2023

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New awards showcasing the best in place-based innovation by WA’s local governments are now open for nominations.

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New awards showcase the best in local government innovation

Jul 21, 2023

Local governments are being encouraged to nominate for new awards celebrating the most innovative, collaborative approaches to placemaking across the state.

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Emerging Leader of the Year announced at LG Pro WA Conference

Nov 3, 2022

The winner of the Emerging Leader of the Year Award at the LG Professionals WA Annual State Conference has been announced as David Bentley, Coordinator of Governance and Strategy at the Town of Victoria Park.

Shire of Meekatharra Making a Difference for local young people

Oct 21, 2022

The Shire of Meekatharra’s Youth Services, which provides dynamic programs for young people aged 8-18 in the State’s Mid West, has been named the winner of this year’s Making a Difference Award.

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Shire of Bruce Rock wins big at WA Community Achievement Awards

Dec 6, 2021

The Shire of Bruce Rock was this year’s winner of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Making a Difference Award at the WA Community Achievement Awards.

Tourism operators celebrated at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards

Nov 15, 2021

Tourism business founder Troy Thomas was posthumously awarded the Sir David Brand Medal for Tourism at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards last night.

Bindoon Library scoops Making a Difference Award

Dec 7, 2020

Bindoon Library has won the prestigious Making a Difference Award at this year’s Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Wheatbelt winners … part of the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Route team at the awards.

Wheatbelt roads project is a winner!

Oct 31, 2019

A Wheatbelt freight project involving 42 local governments has won the Making a Difference award at the recent Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

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