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Creative WA

A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

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Reform of the Local Government Act

The State Government is reforming the Local Government Act 1995. Good news for rate payers and residents.

DLGSC launches Strategic Plan 2024-29

New strategy to guide agency in achieving its goals over the next 5 years.

Inside the Bronze Box - State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo Eva Fernandez.

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

Resources for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State until 2030 and beyond

News

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A partnership between the WA Government and Aboriginal people

25 July 2025

As planning for the world class centre continues, the Aboriginal Cultural Centre project team is working in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities across WA.

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Fines for organiser and others involved in an illegal gaming house

25 July 2025

Media release

Three men have been fined by the Perth Magistrate Court for their involvement in an illegal common gaming house in Mount Lawley which was raided in April 2023.

Cath Hart, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley, David Caddy and Bianca Sandri pose for the camera.

Commissioners appointed to the City of Nedlands

24 July 2025

Media release

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has announced the appointment of three highly experienced Commissioners to lead the City of Nedlands.

Microchip database company HomeSafeID removed from dog and cat regulations

23 July 2025

Media release

The microchip database company HomeSafeID has been removed from Western Australia’s dog and cat regulations as of 23 July 2025.

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School’s in for community sports across WA

23 July 2025

Media release

Community groups and public schools across the state are benefitting from the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program following the announcement of the initiative’s first recipients.

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Finishing touches to Ridgewood Park now complete 🏏

15 July 2025

Upgrades to the City of Wanneroo's Ridgewood Park have now been completed, delivering on the WA Government's commitment to ensure the well-used community sporting precinct is fit for purpose.

Casino licensee found suitable by the Racing and Gaming Minister

8 July 2025

Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia has found Crown Perth to be a suitable licensee to operate the Perth Casino. The finding was made as recommended by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) of Western Australia pursuant to section 21Q of the Casino Control Act 1984.

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Starting gates fly open for upgrades to regional racecourses in WA

8 July 2025

Work is already underway at the Geraldton Turf Club as part of the WA Government’s commitment to invest $25.2 million dollars to upgrade regional racecourses and support the State’s racing industry in the regions.

Adrian Dzvuke support act for Coldplay, performs on stage at Optus Stadium Perth Australia

🎶Funding is now open for WA musicians to take up career defining opportunities!

8 July 2025

Media release

The WA Government extended its initial 2018 commitment of $3 million for a Contemporary Music Fund in 2021 with an additional $3 million over 4 years through to 2025.

Aboriginal History WA heads to the Midwest for family history road trip

7 July 2025

Media release

Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia's Storylines will be hitting the road and heading to the Midwest this August to deliver free family history information sessions for First Nations peoples.

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