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Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

$54 million to support vision for a Creative WA

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.

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Rapid graffiti removal practices for local governments

4 March 2020
Local governments encouraged to implement rapid graffiti removal practices as outlined in the State Government’s Graffiti Vandalism Removal Standards.
Members of GVROC

Goldfields Voluntary Regional Organisation of Councils (GVROC) meets in Esperance

4 March 2020
One of the largest gatherings of Goldfields-Esperance local government regional councils took place late January in Esperance.
Reconciliation Week artwork

Organisations encouraged to get involved in the Reconciliation Week Street Banner Project

3 March 2020
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the department is coordinating the Street Banner Project across Western Australia.
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Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Amendment Regulations 2020

3 March 2020

Departmental Circular 2 2020

On Tuesday 3 March 2020, the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Amendment Regulations 2020 (amendment regulations) are being published in the Government Gazette and come into effect the following day.
Highway to Hell concert

High-voltage Highway to Hell finale closes epic Perth Festival season

29 February 2020
The finale of the 2020 Perth Festival will be held tomorrow (Sunday, March 1), on the 40th anniversary since original AC/DC front man Bon Scott was laid to rest at Fremantle Cemetery, and event goers are invited to rock out to the once-in-a-generation event.
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A handy guide to ANDI

25 February 2020
The Australian National Development Index (or ANDI) is a collaborative project that tracks national progress and wellbeing.
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UFC’s return to Perth a triumph for WA tourism

25 February 2020
Tourism Minister Paul Papalia joined current UFC featherweight champion, Australian Alex Volkanovski, at RAC Arena today to announce Perth will host the pay-per-view UFC 251 on Sunday June 7, 2020.
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2019/2020 Budget Review

25 February 2020

LG Alert

Under Regulation 33A of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 (FMR), between 1 January and 31 March in each financial year, a local government must carry out a review of its budget for that year.
Soccer players training

State Government commits $9.35 million to help build better sport and recreation facilities across WA

25 February 2020
Twenty-three communities across Western Australia are to benefit from improved sport and recreation facilities thanks to the State Government allocating $9.35 million to help fund local projects.

Arts, culture and heritage strategy for the Great Southern

24 February 2020
Government organisations and community will collaborate to develop an arts, culture and heritage strategy for the Great Southern region, thanks to a $50,000 investment from the Regional Arts and Culture Investment Program (RACIP).
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State Government provides $535,000 to improve Great Southern sporting facilities

24 February 2020
Two communities in the Great Southern are to receive a total of $534,995 to help them build better sport and recreation facilities for their local communities.
Highway to Hell: Minister David Templeman and Minister Rita Saffioti with organisers of the Highway to Hell in front of a Transperth Bus

Hell’s Bell ready to ring in the world’s largest homage to AC/DC at Perth Festival’s closing event

21 February 2020
The stages are set and a Hell's Bell is set to ring in the world's largest homage to AC/DC's Bon Scott and his Western Australian links at Perth Festival's 2020 free public finale.
A remote road in the Pilbara

Pilbara Banned Drinkers Register trial tender launched

21 February 2020
The State Government is progressing the implementation of a trial of a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the Pilbara, with the release today of a tender request outlining the requirements of the system.
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Perth to attract rowing elite with championship triple

20 February 2020
Perth is set to host three premier national rowing events through to 2026, which will attract national and international competitors and inject millions into the State's economy.
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Significant matters reported by the auditor in an audit report

20 February 2020

LG Alert

If the Auditor General or a local government’s appointed auditor reports a significant matter in an audit report, section 7.12A of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) requires a response from the local government.
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Proposed new laws to Stop Puppy Farming in WA

19 February 2020

LG Alert

The State Government is progressing changes to the law to Stop Puppy Farming in Western Australia.

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