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Creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community.

The new WA Museum

The New Museum for Western Australia is one of the most significant museum redevelopments in the world today, and one of which all Western Australians should be incredibly proud.

Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium is a world-class sporting and entertainment venue putting fans first.

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Tourism plan targets WA’s attractions

The department’s two year action plan aims to make WA a world-class destination for arts/cultural, sport and Aboriginal tourism.

Community Grants Program

The Community Grants Program provides funding for events, projects and programs designed by the community to support social cohesion and community development.

Local government candidate induction

This year new laws have been introduced which makes it compulsory for all candidates nominating in a local government election to complete the department’s online induction.

News

Graham 'Polly' Farmer of the Geelong Cats VFL club kicks a ball. (Photo by Getty Images)

Public invited to State Funeral service for Graham “Polly” Farmer

19 Aug 2019

A Wheatbelt freight project involving 42 local governments has won the Making a Difference award at the recent Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Statement on the passing of Mrs Lawford-Wolf

14 Aug 2019

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Wyatt has today expressed his deepest sorrow at the news of the passing of Mrs Lawford-Wolf, a Gooniyandi woman from the Kimberley's Fitzroy Valley.

Minister Murray welcomes the Boomers and the Canadian team to Perth at Bendat Basketball Centre.

Boomers and Canada set to clash as WA’s biggest-ever winter of sport rolls on

13 Aug 2019

The Australian Boomers' NBA superstars have touched down in Perth for two clashes against Team Canada at RAC Arena this weekend as part of preparations for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Trails forum launches guides for WA’s hikers, mountain bikers and trails enthusiasts

12 Aug 2019

Local, regional and national trails experts gathered in City Beach’s surf lifesaving club in early August for an industry forum to exchange expertise and the launch of two key WA trails planning documents.

Montage of people's faces on hexagon tiles

Council member training and candidate induction

12 Aug 2019

Departmental Circular 8 2019

On 27 June 2019, the Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2019 was passed by the Western Australian Parliament, coming into effect on 6 July 2019.

Report into Shire of Perenjori handed down

06 Aug 2019

The Western Australian Government today tabled the report detailing findings of the Authorised Inquiry into the Shire of Perenjori in State Parliament.

A general view of play during a Queensland Maroons State of Origin training session at HBF Park on June 19, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

State Government secures another NRL team to call Perth home

06 Aug 2019

Reigning premiers the Sydney Roosters will become the latest NRL club to make Perth their temporary home, with the rugby league powerhouse set to play three matches at HBF Park from 2020-22.

A close-up photo of a rainbow guernsey signed by people.

Pride Sports Festival celebrates competition and participation

31 Jul 2019

Over 2000 athletes and spectators are expected to take part in the 2019 Pride Sports Festival in Perth this November, with the McGowan Government providing a $5000 grant to build on the success of last year's event.

Minister David Templeman with staff from the State Library of Western Australia.

Premier’s Book Award winners announced

26 Jul 2019

The winners of the 2018 Premier's Book Awards were announced at the State Library of Western Australia tonight, marking the beginning of a new era for the annual awards.

Audience at the State Library’s Disrupted Festival of Ideas

State Library’s Disrupted Festival of Ideas on this weekend

26 Jul 2019

This year the State Library's Disrupted Festival of Ideas will focus on the truth: can it be subjective, manipulated, changed by opinion and will it really set you free?

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Inquiry into the City of Perth hearings

The Inquiry into the City of Perth will be conducting public hearings commencing 5 August 2019.

Inquiry into the City of Perth

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