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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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Commissioner appointed to the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley

15 April 2025

Media release

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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Landmark local government reforms pass WA Parliament

28 November 2024

Media release

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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Former councillor found guilty and fined

25 September 2024

Media release

A former local government councillor was fined by the Magistrates Court after being found guilty on 16 September 2024 of seven charges of breaching the Local Government Act 1995 arising from conduct that occurred while being a member of a council.
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Long service leave improvements for local government workers

2 September 2024

Media release

New regulations for long service leave for local government employees are now in effect, providing a raft of improvements for around 23,000 Western Australian workers.
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Minister’s Place Innovation Awards 2024

22 July 2024

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Media release

Local governments in WA are encouraged to have their placemaking initiatives recognised by entering this year’s Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards.
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Work now underway on $6.5 million youth entertainment space at Sutherlands Park Huntingdale

7 June 2024

Media release

With the help of State Government funding, work is now underway to establish a $6.5 million Youth Entertainment Space (YES) and skate plaza at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale.
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Grant programs to increase regional arts activity

19 September 2019
Two new grant programs that opened this week will increase the number and variety of arts and culture activities presented in regional Western Australia, by supporting the costs of their delivery.

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