Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

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

Australian Performing Arts Exchange from PAC Australia in 2025

APAM 2026 set to spotlight WA performing arts sector

1 October 2025

The WA Government is backing Western Australia's performing arts sector, with Perth ready to host the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) produced by Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia.

Families set for fun as AWESOME Festival launches for school break

1 October 2025

Media release

The 2025 AWESOME Festival officially opened, marking the first major festival presented under the newly formed Barking Gecko Arts - a merger between Awesome Arts and Barking Gecko Theatre Company.

Changeroom upgrades boost inclusivity at Burrendah Reserve

30 September 2025

Media release

The WA Government's continued investment in grassroots sport has delivered upgraded changeroom facilities at Burrendah Reserve in Willetton, enhancing access and inclusivity for local teams and community groups.

Not-for-profits supported to continue bringing creativity to WA

30 September 2025

Media release

Fourteen not-for-profit arts and creative organisations have shared in funding of $358,000 to foster a vibrant and creative economy.

State Cabinet records from 1994 released from the State Archives

26 September 2025

Media release

State Cabinet records in the State Archives have been opened to the public after 30 years to reveal official decisions that have shaped our Western Australia.

A young man runs out of the surf to cross the finishing line

From Bronze Medallion to Broome: father and son swim that’s more than just a race

24 September 2025

Some families bond over backyard cricket. Others over burnt snags at a Sunday barbie. For Grant and Cooper Cheshire, it’s open water swimming. The kind that involves salt, swell and a whole lot of stamina.

Text graphic reads: Give your point of view power. Local government elections 18 October 2025

Have your say and vote in local government elections

23 September 2025

Western Australians have the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast a vote in the upcoming local government elections.

Woman inserts a voting paper into a ballot box

Local government election regulations: guidance for local governments

23 September 2025

LG Alert

A number of regulatory updates and procedural guidelines were introduced in July to help local governments support transparency, consistency and effective governance for this year’s Ordinary Local Government Elections in October.