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Financial assistance for ratepayers to continue

Financial hardship measures introduced by the State Government to protect Western Australian ratepayers hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, will be extended.

Infographic for the post-lockdown transition

COVID-19 update: post-lockdown transition

LG Alert

Following an announcement by the State Government, post-lockdown measures will come into effect from 12:01am Tuesday 27 April until 12.01am, Saturday morning 1 May.

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Shire of York off-road vehicle area receives funding boost

The Shire of York's off-road vehicle area, also known as the York Motocross Track, is set to receive an upgrade with a $40,000 funding boost from the State Government.

Naturalisation ceremony at the Northam Town Hall, 1955 SLWA BA1728/165

150 years of local government in WA

This year marks 150 years since a system of local government was introduced in Western Australia.

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Bunbury plugs into e-waste solution

The City of Bunbury is one of three local governments to receive State Government funding from the WasteSorted e-Waste grants program.

Spotlight on the Shire of Mingenew

The Shire of Mingenew is about 100km south-east of Geraldton, covering about 2000 square kilometres.

Cottesloe council members inspecting their new rubbish tip truck, 1950.

Roads, rubbish, rates and a hat pin panic

Continuing Local Matters’ acknowledgement of 150 years of local government in WA, here are some lesser known facts about local governments from Dr Chris Berry.

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Program eases pressure on local small business

The cities of Melville, Rockingham and Wanneroo are the first group of councils selected to take part in the Small Business Friendly Approvals Program.

Amanda O'Halloran, CEO Shire of Derby West Kimberley

Spotlight on CEO Amanda O’Halloran, Shire of Derby West Kimberley

Amanda O’Halloran’s career as local government Chief Executive Officer has taken her from one of the smallest in size — the Shire of Wandering — to one of the largest, the Shire of Derby West Kimberley, at more than 104,000 square kilometres.

OMI Multicultural Award winners 2021

Awards showcase champions of multiculturalism

The Shire of Katanning has been recognised for its outstanding contribution towards multiculturalism at the Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2021.

COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor – March 2021 results out now

After months of low COVID-19 cases, Western Australians are confident returning to arts and cultural events – and many are making firm plans to do so.

Reconcilation Week banner artwork by Western Australian Aboriginal artist Tee Jay Worrigal

Reconciliation Street Banner Project deadline extended!

The department is calling on organisations and local governments to show their commitment to reconciliation, by sponsoring a Reconciliation Week Street Banner.

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Identification of potential areas for off-road vehicles

LG Alert

The Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee is asking local governments to identify areas that could be considered for formal gazetting for off-road vehicle (ORV) use.

Perth Skyline from Cable-stayed pedestrian bridge - stock photo

Transitional lockdown restrictions will be lifted

12 February 2021

LG Alert

COVID-19 update

Aboriginal community

Update: State and Local Government elections and access to Remote Aboriginal Communities

10 February 2021

LG Alert

Lockdown: Perth, Peel and South West

Perth Metro, Peel and South West regions to enter hard lockdown

31 January 2021

LG Alert

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