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2 black and 2 yellow labrador puppies in the arms of a trainer at Guide Dogs WA

Guide dog graduates take the next step to helping our community

Sep 27, 2024

A group of 13 dogs, many assisted by WA Government funding, will soon be serving our community after graduating from their Guide and Assistance Dog training.

RSPCA WA Chair Lynne Bradshaw, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley holding a small dog, and RSPCA WA CEO Ben Cave

Pet sterilisation funding to help WA dog and cat owners

Sep 16, 2024

The State Government is delivering a significant cost of living relief measure providing $500,000 to RSPCA WA to subsidise the sterilisation of dogs and cats in Western Australia.

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Funding to establish the Office of the Local Government Inspector

May 13, 2024

The first stage of establishing the proposed new local government inspector and monitors will get underway, with the State Government allocating $702,000 in the State Budget to begin planning and establishing this new office that will prevent and address dysfunction in local government in WA.

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Consultation paper proposes simplified local government meeting processes

Feb 28, 2024

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley encouraged local government council members, staff, stakeholders and community members to provide their feedback on proposals to standardise council meeting rules as she opened a 3-month consultation today.

Support local democracy by voting in local government elections

Sep 8, 2023

A call out from the State Government today is urging ratepayers and residents to recognise the importance of local democracy by making voting a priority at the upcoming local government elections.

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Make your voice heard by becoming a local government councillor

Aug 9, 2023

Members of the Western Australian community are being urged to consider nominating for the upcoming local government elections to be able to influence the decisions being made that potentially impact the lives of thousands of residents.

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New awards showcase the best in local government innovation

Jul 21, 2023

Local governments are being encouraged to nominate for new awards celebrating the most innovative, collaborative approaches to placemaking across the state.