Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

A handy guide to ANDI

25 Feb 2020

The Australian National Development Index (or ANDI) is a collaborative project that tracks national progress and wellbeing.

UFC’s return to Perth a triumph for WA tourism

25 Feb 2020

Tourism Minister Paul Papalia joined current UFC featherweight champion, Australian Alex Volkanovski, at RAC Arena today to announce Perth will host the pay-per-view UFC 251 on Sunday June 7, 2020.

2019/2020 Budget Review

25 Feb 2020

Under Regulation 33A of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 (FMR), between 1 January and 31 March in each financial year, a local government must carry out a review of its budget for that year.

State Government commits $9.35 million to help build better sport and recreation facilities across WA

25 Feb 2020

Twenty-three communities across Western Australia are to benefit from improved sport and recreation facilities thanks to the State Government allocating $9.35 million to help fund local projects.

Arts, culture and heritage strategy for the Great Southern

24 Feb 2020

Government organisations and community will collaborate to develop an arts, culture and heritage strategy for the Great Southern region, thanks to a $50,000 investment from the Regional Arts and Culture Investment Program (RACIP).

State Government provides $535,000 to improve Great Southern sporting facilities

24 Feb 2020

Two communities in the Great Southern are to receive a total of $534,995 to help them build better sport and recreation facilities for their local communities.

Introduction of Dog Amendment — (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2020

24 Feb 2020

Departmental Circular 1 2020

On 19 February 2020, the Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2020 was introduced into Parliament. The Bill proposes to introduce:

Hell’s Bell ready to ring in the world’s largest homage to AC/DC at Perth Festival’s closing event

21 Feb 2020

The stages are set and a Hell's Bell is set to ring in the world's largest homage to AC/DC's Bon Scott and his Western Australian links at Perth Festival's 2020 free public finale.

Pilbara Banned Drinkers Register trial tender launched

21 Feb 2020

The State Government is progressing the implementation of a trial of a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the Pilbara, with the release today of a tender request outlining the requirements of the system.

Perth to attract rowing elite with championship triple

20 Feb 2020

Perth is set to host three premier national rowing events through to 2026, which will attract national and international competitors and inject millions into the State's economy.