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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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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.
Horses and jockeys on the track at the Broome Cup, 16 August 2025

Communique — 2025 Australasian Racing Ministers Conference

28 August 2025
On 15 August 2025, Racing Ministers met at the annual Australasian Racing Ministers’ Conference (ARMC), which was held in Broome in Western Australia and provided a valuable opportunity to consider issues affecting the Australian and New Zealand racing industries.
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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.
A montage of three portrait photos of James Morton, Jon Tarry, Sharyn Egan

Art and sport team up at Australia’s home of hockey

26 August 2025

Media release

Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.
An artist's impression of the Australian Hockey Centre

Australian Hockey Centre moves a step closer with release of main works tender

25 August 2025
The transformation of the Australian Hockey Centre has reached a major milestone, with the completion of the Expression of Interest stage and release of the main works tender.
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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.
More than 20 delegates to the Australian Performing Arts Exchange, stand and sit on a staircase

WA performing arts workers hit the road to build tours and connections

22 August 2025
Last week, presenters, producers and performers from across Australia gathered in Garramilla Darwin for the 2025 Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).

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.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

PlayOn WA shines a light on sport and recreation facility upgrades

18 August 2025
The WA Government continues its significant investment in sport and recreation infrastructure with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to support healthier, more connected communities.

Racegoers flock to WA’s north west for Broome Cup

18 August 2025
Thousands of horse racing enthusiasts gathered in the State’s north west on Saturday for the Broome Cup, the Kimberley’s showcase racing event.
4 off-road motorcyclists on a dirt track

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.
A scene from the illegal gambling raid, with people sitting around a gambling table, and a close up of a bag of cash

Dealer licence suspended and cash seized at an illegal home casino

8 August 2025
Gaming authorities have raided a private home in Marangaroo where it’s alleged an illegal game of Baccarat was underway at a makeshift casino.
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WA art hubs set for funding boost

7 August 2025

Media release

New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.
An artist render of the new Pavilion at the WACA ground

Major announcement for world-class aquatic and health hub at the WACA Ground

6 August 2025

Media release

The Western Australian Government, in partnership with WA Cricket, has announced the name and operator of the exciting new aquatic and health facility within the historic WACA Ground precinct in East Perth.

WA represents at World Expo, Osaka

6 August 2025
Western Australia’s creative talent is on display on the global stage.

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