Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

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

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.

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

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

Creative WA

A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

Reform of the Local Government Act

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

News

Students from Christmas Island High School stand with olympian Kylie Wheeler

WA’s wide-reaching sport and recreation sector

8 May 2025

Did you know our Great Southern team has a lead role in helping strengthen the sport and recreation sector throughout the Indian Ocean Territories?

Pump track construction ramps up in Byford

7 May 2025

Media release

Works are underway on the construction of a new bike pump track in Byford which promises to be a vibrant recreational hub for the local community.

Close up of a male boxer standing on scales

New policy for weight classes and missed weight

30 April 2025

Weight classes exist in combat sports to promote fair competition between similarly matched opponents.

A night time photo of Leederville oval with new light towers in the background

Leederville Oval upgraded in time for WAFL 2025 season

28 April 2025

Media release

Major upgrades to Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville are now complete in time to host the WAFL’s 2025 season.

A waiter with a bottle of red wine and a glass, stands near a table of people in a bar, who are eating food and drinking.

Relaxing Good Friday liquor restrictions a sign of more reforms to come

17 April 2025

Media release

More licensed premises will open their doors this Good Friday after rules regarding the serving of alcohol without a meal were relaxed to include venues offering live music events.

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Perth Film Studios construction milestone preview tour

17 April 2025

Media release

Construction of Perth Film Studios is now 60 per cent complete, on time and on budget, with the cameras expected to start rolling by April 2026.

Lanie Chopping appointed as Director General, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

17 April 2025

Media release

From 1 July 2025

Commissioner appointed to the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley

15 April 2025

Media release

A highly experienced and respected member of the Kimberley community, Mr Jeff Gooding PSM, has been appointed Commissioner of the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley by Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.

Sprinkers on the pitch at the Sam Kerr Football Stadium

Next stage of works to make Sam Kerr Football Centre even bigger and better

11 April 2025

Media release

The WA Government has awarded a $4 million tender to a local Western Australian company to begin an exciting new chapter for the recently opened Sam Kerr Football Centre in Queens Park.

Artists and shoppers looking at painted canvas' at the Revealed art market

New and emerging WA Aboriginal artists Revealed

11 April 2025

Media release

Western Australia's popular showcase of Aboriginal art, Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists, returns to Perth/Boorloo, presented in the heart of the Perth Cultural Precinct.

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Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

DLGSC launches Strategic Plan 2024-29

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

Creative WA

Reform of the Local Government Act

DLGSC launches Strategic Plan 2024-29

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

Creative WA

Reform of the Local Government Act

News

WA’s wide-reaching sport and recreation sector

Pump track construction ramps up in Byford

New policy for weight classes and missed weight

Leederville Oval upgraded in time for WAFL 2025 season

Relaxing Good Friday liquor restrictions a sign of more reforms to come

Perth Film Studios construction milestone preview tour

Lanie Chopping appointed as Director General, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

Commissioner appointed to the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley

Next stage of works to make Sam Kerr Football Centre even bigger and better

New and emerging WA Aboriginal artists Revealed

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Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Course

2025 WA Trails Forum

Facilitation Skills Workshop — Busselton

Acknowledgement of Country

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