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Highway councils band together to stage AC/DC tribute

Oct 31, 2019

Three metropolitan councils are banding together to help create a family event that promises to be one of the highlights of the 2020 Festival of Perth.

Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing

Oct 29, 2019

How many times have you been asked for the same information from different government agencies? For some of you the answer will be "a lot".

Culture and the Arts Minister Templeman with members of the Barking Gecko Theatre Company

Significant investment into WA arts orgs

Oct 24, 2019

Thirty-seven Western Australian arts, cultural and creative sector organisations will share in more than $31 million in funding over three years as part of the Arts Organisations Investment Program (AOIP).

Local and international artists pay homage to AC/DC at Perth Festival

Oct 21, 2019

Western Australians and Perth Festival goers will be able to pay homage to AC/DC's Bon Scott and his Western Australian links on the world's longest stage at the 2020 Perth Festival free public finale event.

New gifts framework

Oct 18, 2019

LG Alert

On 20 October 2019, the new gifts framework contained within the Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2019 will come into operation. This new gift framework has been simplified, with the focus on transparency and accountability.

Junior drag racing suspension lifted and minimum age increased

Oct 17, 2019

The suspension on junior drag racing at Perth Motorplex has been lifted, following the full implementation of all recommendations in a Coroner's report and additional safety measures, including increasing the minimum age.

Downtown Perth city skyline at twilight in Western Australia, Australia. - stock photo

Inquiry into the City of Perth completes public hearings

Oct 10, 2019

The Inquiry into the City of Perth has today completed a marathon 40 days of public hearings.

People working on a trail in Margaret River

Course to help equip locals with trail building skills

Oct 10, 2019

The State Government is conducting a week-long course for up to 20 Collie and Dwellingup residents to help them develop the skills to find a job in the local trails industry.

Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman with Ash and Timieka from Perth band Dulcie

Contemporary Music Fund nurtures aspiring musicians

Oct 9, 2019

Western Australia's aspiring young musicians will have more opportunities to take part in the contemporary music sector thanks to a $250,000 investment from the Contemporary Music Fund.

Ian Prior of the Force leads the team out onto the field during the Global Rapid Rugby match between the Western Force and the World XV at HBF Park. Photo: Getty Images.

VenuesWest delivers gold medal winning performance

Oct 7, 2019

State Government venue owner and operator, VenuesWest has enjoyed its most successful year ever, breaking records for attendances, events held, and funding reinvested in support of elite sport.