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An old 2 story building in Coolgardie

Coolgardie Shire council to remain following show cause notice

Oct 13, 2025
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has decided not to suspend the Coolgardie Shire council.
Officials cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new Wisteria Park

Play and recreation area created for the Ferndale community

Aug 28, 2025
An unused pocket of land in Ferndale has been transformed into a welcoming new play and recreation space for the community, with support from the WA Government.
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Shire of Coolgardie issued with show cause notice

Aug 26, 2025
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has issued a show cause notice to the Shire of Coolgardie, giving the council 21 days to demonstrate why it should not be suspended.

Historic appointment of first Local Government Inspector

Aug 20, 2025
The conduct of Western Australia's 139 local councils will come under closer scrutiny, with the appointment of the State's first Local Government Inspector.
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Becoming an elected council member forum

Jun 26, 2025
A free forum for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds who want to nominate for council
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Guide Dogs WA's paw-sitive impact to continue

Jun 17, 2025
World-class breeding and cadet training program to be strengthened with a further $5 million in WA Government funding
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New Local Government Financial Indicator on MyCouncil website

May 14, 2025

LG Alert

Changes to make it easier for community members to compare data.
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Commissioner appointed to the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley

Apr 15, 2025
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.
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New provisions for council members to receive superannuation

Jan 31, 2025

LG Alert

Changes streamline decision making process for local governments
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Landmark local government reforms pass WA Parliament

Nov 28, 2024
The Local Government Amendment Bill 2024, which advances a range of major reforms including the new Local Government Inspector, has passed WA Parliament.
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Local government financial index data verification

Nov 19, 2024

LG Alert

Re-designing local government financial ratios and indicators for the new Local Government Financial Index.

Finding your 'pawfect' pet match at the heart of 'Adopt, Don't Shop'

Nov 18, 2024
The WA Government has launched a major community awareness campaign to encourage people looking for a new pet to first consider adopting a dog or cat from an animal rescue organisation.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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