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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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Anne ZAHALKA The Bathers 1989 c-type photographic print State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia Purchased 2013 © Anne Zahalka, 1989.

First tour for 20 years - State Art Gallery works go on the road

19 March 2019
The first exhibition as part of the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost is opening soon.
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State Government championing equality in sports leadership

19 March 2019
A State Government report which highlights the stark imbalance between male and female management in sports organisations will assist the sector to strive for gender balance in its leadership roles.

Funding to boost safer venues

17 February 2019
A major step has taken place to make Western Australia’s music venues safer, with a $60,000 investment from the State Government’s Contemporary Music Fund.
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Wind sweeps crowd off their feet at the Woodman Point Recreation Camp Community Open Day

19 December 2018
Approximately 1000 people turned out to enjoy the family friendly activities on offer at the Woodman Point Recreation Camp Community Open Day, on Sunday 16 December, despite windy conditions.
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29 November 2018 meeting

29 November 2018

Communique

State Local Partnership Agreement Communique
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Inquiry Into the City of Perth Hearing

21 November 2018

Media release

The Inquiry Into the City of Perth will be addressing serious concerns about the culture of the City of Perth, including the reported fractious relationship between elected members and the administration — and is now calling on the community to assist.
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Cheers to WA

16 October 2018
New liquor licensing laws come into effect this weekend (August 18 to 19), creating a more relaxed and tourism friendly hospitality industry for all Western Australians to enjoy.
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Combat Sports Commission Stakeholder Letter

23 August 2018
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Inquiry into the City of Perth seeks submissions

29 June 2018

Media release

The Minister for Local Government, the Hon. David Templeman MLA, following his suspension of the Perth City Council, announced the appointment of highly experienced Barrister Anthony (Tony) Power to conduct the formal Inquiry into the City of Perth.

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