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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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Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs

Jun 5, 2025

LG Alert

Opportunity to provide feedback on draft regulations and orders to inform implementation of local government reforms
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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.
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Flying of flags: Remembrance Day

Nov 11, 2024

LG Alert

Remembrance Day is a day of special significance, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
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Off-road vehicle site clean-up complete

Nov 4, 2024
Helping local governments look after off-road vehicle (ORV) sites around WA is a priority for the DLGSC and this was recently demonstrated when the City of Kwinana received more than $26,000 in funding from us to clean up the ORV site in Medina.
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New library and youth space to benefit Landsdale community

Oct 30, 2024
Construction is underway on the new Dordaak Kepup - Library and Youth Innovation Hub project in Landsdale, the result of a $6 million investment by the WA Government towards the total cost of $17.6 million.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025