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Reforms to provide certainty for local governments, resources sector

Aug 4, 2025
The State Government is providing certainty to Western Australia's local governments and resources sector with new laws to clarify that land held under a miscellaneous licence is exempt from local government rates.
A primary school student holds a cricket bat, with two other students in the background

Grow your club by going back to school

Aug 4, 2025
Sporting clubs across Western Australia are expanding playing opportunities and enjoying high quality facilities, by simply going back to school.
Portrait photos of Mayor Karen Vernon and Bill Johnston

New appointments to Burswood Park Board

Aug 4, 2025
Respected former Western Australian Government Minister Bill Johnston and Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon have been appointed to the Burswood Park Board, which manages the 53-hectare parkland on the banks of the Swan River.
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South West baller hooping her own way🏀

Jul 30, 2025
Mia Anderson used to find it a challenge to step outside of her comfort zone and try new things.
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Next stage of Morgan Park redevelopment underway

Jul 30, 2025
Works begin on a brand-new multi-use pavilion to complete the transformation of this well-loved community sporting precinct.
Young people planting shrubs in a park

2000 trees planted at Bayswater park as urban forest transformation nears completion

Jul 30, 2025
Urban forest to transform underutilised open space into a vibrant native landscape
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A partnership between the WA Government and Aboriginal people

Jul 25, 2025
As planning for the world class centre continues, the Aboriginal Cultural Centre project team is working in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities across WA.
A gaming table with gambling chips and playingcards

Fines for organiser and others involved in an illegal gaming house

Jul 25, 2025
Three men have been fined by the Perth Magistrate Court for their involvement in an illegal common gaming house in Mount Lawley which was raided in April 2023.
Cath Hart, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley, David Caddy and Bianca Sandri pose for the camera.

Commissioners appointed to the City of Nedlands

Jul 24, 2025
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has announced the appointment of three highly experienced Commissioners to lead the City of Nedlands.
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Microchip database company HomeSafeID removed from dog and cat regulations

Jul 23, 2025
The microchip database company HomeSafeID has been removed from Western Australia’s dog and cat regulations as of 23 July 2025.
A group of primary school student, in uniforms stand in the cricket nets with an adult.

School’s in for community sports across WA

Jul 23, 2025
Community groups and public schools across the state are benefitting from the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program following the announcement of the initiative’s first recipients.
Cricket training pitch and nets at Ridgewood Park

Finishing touches to Ridgewood Park now complete 🏏

Jul 15, 2025
Upgrades to the City of Wanneroo's Ridgewood Park have now been completed, delivering on the WA Government's commitment to ensure the well-used community sporting precinct is fit for purpose.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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