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A person holds a litter of 3 yellow labrador puppies

Transition process for local government regulation of pet shops

Nov 28, 2024
Since the Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Act 2021 was passed by the Western Australian Parliament, the State Government has been rolling out measures to stop puppy farming in stages.
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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.
Mark Coles Smith as Detective Jay Swan in Mystery Road Origin 2, stands in a South West forest

Mystery Road: Origin production a boost for WA screen industry

Nov 27, 2024
The critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning television series Mystery Road: Origin returns to the State to film its second season with production underway in the South West.
Arts and Culture Minister David Templeman (seated centre) with State Cultural Treasures.

WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards

Nov 26, 2024
Nine Western Australian artists have been recognised for their outstanding, lifelong contributions to the arts sector and community at the State Cultural Treasures Awards in Perth.
Attendees take part in a workshop led by Sensorium Theatre

WA leading the way in Creative Learning

Nov 22, 2024
We know that investment in children and young people’s ability to think deeply, critically and creatively is essential to developing the skills necessary to thrive today.
An artists impression of the Dalyellup community and youth centre

Construction to begin on Dalyellup community and youth centre

Nov 22, 2024
Work will soon begin on the Dalyellup multipurpose community and youth centre project in what will become a valuable local asset made possible by a $9 million investment by the WA Government.
Hands Oval Bunbury

Footy fans to head west as WA secures additional AFL fixtures

Nov 19, 2024
East coast footy fans will be encouraged to visit the west from next year, with the North Melbourne Kangaroos confirmed to hold two annual home game matches in WA for the next 3 years.
Person working at a computer with a spreadsheet of numbers on the screen

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.

Negotiations clear path for national hockey centre in Perth

Nov 13, 2024
Negotiations are now complete for the construction of the Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence, allowing a state-of the-art hub for hockey to be established at Curtin University in Bentley.
The newly renovated Greenwood Scout and Guide Hall on a sunny day

Better home a reality for Greenwood scouts

Nov 13, 2024
Works to substantially improve the Greenwood Scout Hall and nearby Calectasia Hall are now complete thanks to WA Government funding.
Australian flag

Flying of flags: Remembrance Day

Nov 11, 2024

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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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