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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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Spotlight on Rosemary Madacsi, Shire of Toodyay President

20 June 2022
Shire of Toodyay President Rosemary Madacsi talks about her experience on council and what can be done to encourage more women to nominate for local government.

Compliance framework update

20 June 2022
An updated compliance framework for local government will be developed after DLGSC engaged external provider Nous Group to carry out this important work.
Sabine Winton MLA, Barry Winmar, Beverly Port Lois, Hon Madeline King MP, Hon Linda Burney MP, Charne Hayden, Peter Hill and Patrick Gorman MP.

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 4

20 June 2022
Meeting June 2022
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Local Government Regulations Amendment (Financial Management and Audit) Regulations 2022

17 June 2022

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (the department) is working with local government stakeholders towards the introduction of Model Financial Statements for the 2022-23 financial year.
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Western Australia Premier’s Book Awards winners announced

17 June 2022
The Western Australian Premier's Book Awards winners have been announced during a ceremony at the State Library of Western Australia.
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Local Governments Financial Audit Preparedness 2021-22

15 June 2022

LG Alert

With the start of the new financial year, WA local governments should ensure that they are in a position to allow the preparation of their financial statements and financial audits run as smoothly as possible.
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$750,000 to bring WA writer/director’s film Birthright to big screen

15 June 2022
Two Western Australian women have been awarded the coveted $750,000 West Coast Visions 2022 production grant to produce the debut feature film Birthright.
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Step right in, WAnderland is waiting

15 June 2022
For the first time, thousands of rare and remarkable items in museums, cultural centres and private collections across Western Australia have been brought together in a new online portal.
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Stand down: WACA makes way for all-abilities playground

14 June 2022
Demolition of the Prindiville Stand at the iconic WACA Ground is now complete, making way for an all-abilities playground as part of the WACA Ground Improvement Project.
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2022-23 Budget and proposed regulatory changes

13 June 2022

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is working with local government stakeholders towards the introduction of Model Financial Statements for 2022-23 financial year.
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State funding lights up local bowlo

12 June 2022
Perth bowls enthusiasts can celebrate greater access to Mount Lawley Bowling Club facilities, with the official opening of the club's new greens and lighting upgrades today.
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22 reasons for Western Australians to get active outdoors

10 June 2022
Western Australians now have more reason than ever to get active outside with 22 recreation projects throughout the State sharing $427,000 in funding.
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Blackstone granted WA approval to proceed with acquisition of Crown Resorts

10 June 2022
Western Australia's independent casino regulator — the Gaming and Wagering Commission — and the Racing and Gaming Minister have granted the necessary approvals to facilitate the acquisition of Crown Resorts by Blackstone Group.
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WA Reflections is back for season two

10 June 2022
After a successful debut season, the State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest are partnering to produce season two of 'WA Reflections — Our History Rediscovered'.
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Thousands of visitors coming to WA for 2023 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships and star-studded international tests

9 June 2022
Western Australia will host the largest water polo event held in Australia next year alongside an international series featuring the champion United States Olympic women's team.
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Detective Jay Swan to return to our screens with Mystery Road: Origin premiering on ABC TV

7 June 2022
The third instalment of the much-anticipated series — Mystery Road: Origin — is set to premiere on ABC TV at 8.30pm on Sunday 3 July, with all six episodes available to binge watch on ABC iview.

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