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Activity day highlights the growing importance of outdoor recreation in WA

Sep 18, 2024
DLGSC hosted its annual Industry Activity Day, an event that brings together stakeholders from both local and state government agencies with the outdoor recreation sector.

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New independent Chair of Gaming and Wagering Commission

23 February 2023
The State Government has announced Dr Michael Schaper as the new independent Chair of the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) — an appointment in response to the Perth Casino Royal Commission (PCRC).
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Funding boost for WA’s diverse contemporary music scene

21 February 2023
Three exciting Western Australian music acts will have greater opportunities to shine in 2023, sharing in more than $130,000 State Government funding.
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Imposing differential rates: submitting complete applications

13 February 2023

LG Alert

Local governments should already be planning towards the adoption of their budget by council on 31 August.
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Thousands of students to benefit from millions in grants

13 February 2023
More than 22,000 students across Western Australia will benefit from $3,319,087 in funding from the State Government's Creative Learning Partnerships Program.
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Stunning heritage balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre open

13 February 2023
For the first time in 70 years, the beautiful wrap-around balconies that were a prominent feature of the original façade of His Majesty's Theatre have been reinstated, ready for Western Australians to enjoy again.
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Breaking down barriers to sport and recreation

13 February 2023
Grants of up to $150,000 are now available for projects that aim to increase participation and break down the barriers to participate in sport.
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$12.3 million to boost WA’s community sport and recreation facilities

10 February 2023
The State Government has announced more than $12.3 million will be provided towards upgrading community sport and recreation facilities and lighting throughout the State.
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Regional audiences to welcome 5 exciting performances

9 February 2023
The Playing WA program will support 5 performing arts companies to tour their shows to communities in regional WA, sharing in $475,685 as part of the first funding round of 2022-2023.
WA Hiking Participation Grants: $187,810 for 10 projects. Image of hikers walking a bush trail.

Grants help hiking projects reach new heights

8 February 2023
A walking project to help people heal while grieving, a nature-based adaptive hiking program for those who live with disability and a hike project to unite Ukranians are among 10 recipients getting a total of nearly $188,000 in State Government funding.
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Australia’s new National Cultural Policy — Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place

7 February 2023
Australia’s cultural policy for the next 5 years.
A commemorative plaque was unveiled by Premier McGowan and Minister Templeman at the stadium today, marking the successful completion of this significant community infrastructure project.

Slam dunk for Geraldton basketball thanks to $3.5 million boost

5 February 2023
A multi-million dollar upgrade to the Geraldton Basketball Stadium has been officially unveiled today by Premier Mark McGowan and Sports Minister David Templeman.
Round 3 of Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program now open. Image of a carousel on a slow shutter speed creating light trails.

Round 3 of the CBD Revitalisation Grant Program opens

1 February 2023
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the final round of the CBD Revitalisation Grant Program offering up to $100,000 in funding for eligible events.
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Western Australia at National Cultural Policy launch

31 January 2023
Western Australia’s Minister for Culture and the Arts is welcoming a new era for arts, entertainment and culture following his attendance at the National Cultural Policy launch on the land of the Bunurong people of the South-Eastern Kulin Nation.
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Financial hardship provisions under the Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Order 2022 to end

30 January 2023

LG Alert

A Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Order 2022 (the Order) was made by the Minister for Local Government and published in the Government Gazette on 24 June 2022.
Trails Planning Grants Program open. Image of rider using a modified hand mountain bike on a trail.

We’re planning for a future of sustainable, world-class trails in WA

30 January 2023
Following the release of the WA Strategic Trails Blueprint in October 2022, the State Government is now offering grants of between $5000 and $25,000 for local trail development projects.

Celebrating 50 years of our iconic Perth Concert Hall

27 January 2023
Perth Concert Hall celebrations to mark 50 years of performances at heritage-listed venue. World-renowned acoustics and brutalist architecture key features of 1,891 seat building. Golden ticket giveaway, exhibit and guided tours for venue-goers part of 50th birthday.

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