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Commissioners appointed to the Town of Port Hedland

Sep 2, 2025

The Town of Port Hedland will be led by three highly experienced Commissioners, after Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley announced their appointment on 2 September 2025.

Officials cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new Wisteria Park

Play and recreation area created for the Ferndale community

Aug 28, 2025

An unused pocket of land in Ferndale has been transformed into a welcoming new play and recreation space for the community, with support from the WA Government.

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Shire of Coolgardie issued with show cause notice

Aug 26, 2025

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has issued a show cause notice to the Shire of Coolgardie, giving the council 21 days to demonstrate why it should not be suspended.

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New campaign calls for local government election nominations

Aug 22, 2025

A new campaign will be launched to encourage Western Australians interested in shaping the future of their community to nominate for this year’s local government elections.

Historic appointment of first Local Government Inspector

Aug 20, 2025

The conduct of Western Australia's 139 local councils will come under closer scrutiny, with the appointment of the State's first Local Government Inspector.

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Updated election resources for local governments

Aug 13, 2025

Local government elections are a vital part of Western Australia’s democratic system.

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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.