WA State Library aims to boost diversity

The WA government wants more diversity in the State Library collection, including mining and LGBTQ materials.

4 December, 2022

WA councils funded to protect heritage sites

The WA government is funding councils to engage consultants to help identify and protect their local heritage.

23 May, 2022

WA govt moves to ensure sustainability of public libraries

A draft strategy says digital inclusivity will make public libraries more sustainable.

21 March, 2022

Report critical of financial management at WA council

A report into the Shire of Toodyay has made 15 findings involving a former CEO.

15 October, 2020

Report finds dysfunction, failures at City of Perth

A report has found the suspended City of Perth was plagued with dysfunction.

13 August, 2020

Report finds CEO ‘friendship’ influenced tender

A council’s tender processes have been brought into question by a CEO’s conflict of interest.

14 August, 2019

WA State Library buys letter penned by rocker Bon Scott

The WA State Library has paid $14,000 at auction for a letter by AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.

29 March, 2019

‘Tough decision’ on council about restoring community confidence

The Western Australian Government’s “high-profile intervention” in the ongoing issues with the City of Perth is appropriate and necessary, says a local government expert.

8 March, 2018

Perth City Council to be suspended

The City of Perth, popularly known as Perth City Council, has been a soap opera for a year or more. Now the State Government has had enough, and has declared the Council will be suspended, and Commissioner appointed. WA Local Government Minister David Templeman has announced the suspension will take place from Friday 2 March. […]

1 March, 2018