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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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Governance update

25 August 2021
A reminder of key dates for local governments.
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Liz Ledger, Town of Claremont

25 August 2021
CEO Spotlight
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Councillor Karimi: standing for council

25 August 2021
Councillor Jesvin Karimi is half-way through her first term as an elected member at the Town of Victoria Park. Here she talks about her experience of running for council.
Shaun Norris of Australia is challenged by Abdi Dini and David Eng of Canada during the gold medal wheelchair basketball match between Australia and Canada

WA athletes ready to compete at Tokyo Paralympic Games

23 August 2021
Western Australia will equal its highest representation on the Australian Paralympic Team with 24 athletes competing at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, starting tomorrow (24 August).
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Lotterywest revamp for booming Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club

20 August 2021
Facilities at Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club will be upgraded following a beach boom that has seen membership numbers soar.
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Get Out and Vote in the Local Government Elections

20 August 2021
Local government elections are happening across the State on Saturday 16 October 2021, and it’s your opportunity to have a direct say about what goes on in your local community.
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New board members appointed to Western Australian Museum

20 August 2021
Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman has welcomed the appointment of Melissa Parke as the new Chair of the WA Museum Board of Trustees.
People pose during the ground redevelopment sod-turning ceremony at the WACA on August 19, 2021 in Perth, Australia.

Perth City Deal’s WACA upgrade underway

20 August 2021
Work has begun on the long-awaited upgrades to the iconic Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground.
New laws to stop puppy farming in WA. Image of a group of puppies.

Stop Puppy Farming laws pass lower house

19 August 2021
Laws to end puppy farming in Western Australia have today passed the State Parliament's lower house.
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Kicking goals as construction begins on $32.5 million State Football Centre

18 August 2021
​Works have kicked off on Western Australia's $32.5 million State Football Centre, marking a major milestone for the thriving local football community.
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Major boost to Perth Rectangular Stadium  ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

18 August 2021
The State Government is investing $35 million to upgrade some of the ageing facilities at HBF Park ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup hosted in Australia and New Zealand.
Albany Artist and Creative Grid Mentee Chelsea Hopkins-Allan painting a larger than life Helena Gum Moth.

Grants programs promoting the arts in regional WA

17 August 2021

LG Alert

Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning program closing soon.
Kurt Vile, Perth Festival 2017. Photo by Jessica Wyld.

$766,966 in grants boost vast range of WA culture and arts projects

16 August 2021
Research and development of a new WA festival celebrating women and girls as a driver of gender equality is among 17 initiatives to receive funding from the State Government’s latest round of arts and culture grants.
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Club Corner — Every Club update from the Peel and South West region

12 August 2021
Local governments across the Peel and South West regions have received funding through the Every Club Grant Scheme to support local club development programs.
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Linga Longa Mountain Bike Club creating a legacy

12 August 2021
The Linga Longa Mountain Bike Club received Active Regional Communities funding to support their club members and leaders to become accredited coaches in mountain biking.
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Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club making bowls a game for all

12 August 2021
The Targeted Participation Program is continuing to provide funding for organisations to promote participation and active engagement of communities in sport and active recreation.

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