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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing

29 October 2019
How many times have you been asked for the same information from different government agencies? For some of you the answer will be "a lot".
Culture and the Arts Minister Templeman with members of the Barking Gecko Theatre Company

Significant investment into WA arts orgs

24 October 2019
Thirty-seven Western Australian arts, cultural and creative sector organisations will share in more than $31 million in funding over three years as part of the Arts Organisations Investment Program (AOIP).
Highway to Hell

Local and international artists pay homage to AC/DC at Perth Festival

21 October 2019
Western Australians and Perth Festival goers will be able to pay homage to AC/DC's Bon Scott and his Western Australian links on the world's longest stage at the 2020 Perth Festival free public finale event.
Gifts Framework

New gifts framework

18 October 2019

LG Alert

On 20 October 2019, the new gifts framework contained within the Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2019 will come into operation. This new gift framework has been simplified, with the focus on transparency and accountability.
Drag racing. Photo: Getty Images

Junior drag racing suspension lifted and minimum age increased

17 October 2019
The suspension on junior drag racing at Perth Motorplex has been lifted, following the full implementation of all recommendations in a Coroner's report and additional safety measures, including increasing the minimum age.
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Alternative Queen's Birthday public holiday dates 2020

17 October 2019

LG Alert

The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (Queen's Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2020 on Monday 28 September.
Downtown Perth city skyline at twilight in Western Australia, Australia. - stock photo

Inquiry into the City of Perth completes public hearings

10 October 2019

Media release

The Inquiry into the City of Perth has today completed a marathon 40 days of public hearings.
People working on a trail in Margaret River

Course to help equip locals with trail building skills

10 October 2019
The State Government is conducting a week-long course for up to 20 Collie and Dwellingup residents to help them develop the skills to find a job in the local trails industry.
Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman with Ash and Timieka from Perth band Dulcie

Contemporary Music Fund nurtures aspiring musicians

9 October 2019
Western Australia's aspiring young musicians will have more opportunities to take part in the contemporary music sector thanks to a $250,000 investment from the Contemporary Music Fund.
Ian Prior of the Force leads the team out onto the field during the Global Rapid Rugby match between the Western Force and the World XV at HBF Park. Photo: Getty Images.

VenuesWest delivers gold medal winning performance

7 October 2019
State Government venue owner and operator, VenuesWest has enjoyed its most successful year ever, breaking records for attendances, events held, and funding reinvested in support of elite sport.
State Netball Centre exterior

Student athletes aim to chalk up a win at 2020 UniSport

4 October 2019
Thousands of interstate university athletes will travel to Western Australia to vie for victory when Perth hosts the UniSport Nationals in 2020.
Combat Sports Commission Annual Report 2018-19 cover

2018-19 Combat Sports Commission Annual Report released

4 October 2019
The Commission’s 2018-19 Annual Report has been published and is available.
Elyse Villani of the Scorchers plays a reverse sweep shot at Lilac Hill

Lilac Hill Park redevelopment supporting women's sport boom

28 September 2019
Community cricket ground Lilac Hill Park is undergoing a revitalisation to support the huge recent growth in the women's game — with a $2.1 million upgrade underway to give the facility a new lease of life and offer unisex facilities for the first time.
Alastair Clarkson of the Hawks is interviewed by Dennis Cometti before the round 17 AFL match

The voice of football inducted into sport’s Hall of Fame

25 September 2019

Media release

Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray has congratulated legendary sports commentator Dennis Cometti AM on his imminent induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
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16 April 2019 meeting

24 September 2019

Communique

State Local Partnership Agreement Communique
Young male and female boxers wrapping hands in bandages - stock photo

WA combat sports industry continues to grow and flourish

20 September 2019
The Combat Sports Commission welcomes the continued growth of the combat sports industry in Western Australia.

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