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Long service leave improvements for local government workers

Sep 2, 2024
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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$3.8 million for major redevelopment of Leederville Oval

Aug 29, 2024
The State Government has committed $3.8 million in funding towards a major redevelopment of Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville.
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Liquor licensing policy reform a big win for WA hospitality industry

Aug 29, 2024
Big changes to the Western Australia’s Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) policies will make it easier for small and medium sized liquor hospitality and tourism operators to do business in WA.
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DLGSC’s steadfast commitment to children and young people’s safety

Aug 27, 2024
Statement of Commitment sets the path for ensuring child safety is a priority at DLGSC and across its industry sectors.
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State memorial for legendary football icon John Todd

Aug 21, 2024
A State Memorial Service will be held at Optus Stadium today as Western Australia formally honours football legend John Todd who passed away on Tuesday 4 June at the age of 86.
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KidSport boost to support WA foster and family carers

Aug 15, 2024
Western Australians who foster or care for children alongside their biological children will be able to get KidSport vouchers for all 5 to 18-year-olds in their family.
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$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

Aug 13, 2024
A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
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CinePlay production receives funding to tour WA

Aug 9, 2024
A unique stage production combining live theatre and cinematography will be experienced by more audiences across Western Australia thanks to $149,712 from the State Government.
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Avon Descent Community Festivals fun for the whole family

Aug 9, 2024
The popular Avon Descent paddling race is back for another year in 2024 and will once again be supported by community festivals in Northam, Toodyay, Swan and Bayswater.
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End to End lands West Coast Visions 2024

Aug 8, 2024
Tim Barretto and Melanie Filler's Bibbulmun Track-set drama has been selected as the 2024 recipient of Screenwest’s highly coveted West Coast Visions initiative.
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Free Aboriginal ancestry and heritage sessions in Wheatbelt

Aug 8, 2024
First Nations people in the Wheatbelt have had the chance to learn about family history services available to them and were consulted about historic places at free ancestry sessions offered in the region this week.
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Community sport and recreation facilities enjoy fresh funding

Aug 8, 2024
The latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been announced.
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