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Have your say on the Pickering Brook and Surrounds Sustainability and Tourism Strategy
20 August 2019

Have your say on the Pickering Brook and Surrounds Sustainability and Tourism Strategy

The Department is inviting the community to provide their input into the Pickering Brook and Surrounds Sustainability and Tourism Strategy.

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Ocean Reef Marina gets the “green” light of environmental approval
16 August 2019

Ocean Reef Marina gets the “green” light of environmental approval

Plans for the Ocean Reef Marina development have reached another milestone, after the marine portion of the project passed the State's highest level of environmental assessment.

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Statement on the passing of Graham “Polly” Farmer
14 August 2019

Statement on the passing of Graham “Polly” Farmer

Graham "Polly" Farmer was a transformational figure whose influence transcended sport.

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Statement on the passing of Mrs Lawford-Wolf
14 August 2019

Statement on the passing of Mrs Lawford-Wolf

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Wyatt has today expressed his deepest sorrow at the news of the passing of Mrs Lawford-Wolf.

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Heritage Matters August newsletter
14 August 2019

Heritage Matters August newsletter

​​The August edition of Heritage Matters is now available.

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Have your say on Montario Quarter Lot 38 development application
14 August 2019

Have your say on Montario Quarter Lot 38 development application

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has received an application to develop Lot 38 on Plan 413758 Thorburn Way, Nedlands in the Montario Quarter.

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Planning Reform Action Plan to simplify and modernise the system
13 August 2019

Planning Reform Action Plan to simplify and modernise the system

Planning Minister Rita Saffioti has released a 19-point plan to simplify and improve Western Australia's planning system.

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$1.5 million allocated towards coastal projects across WA
05 August 2019

$1.5 million allocated towards coastal projects across WA

The State Government has awarded more than $1.54 million to 39 projects across the state to help communities plan, protect, manage and enhance Western Australia's coastal areas.

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Premier calls for Commonwealth support to manage coastal erosion
05 August 2019

Premier calls for Commonwealth support to manage coastal erosion

Premier Mark McGowan has called on the Commonwealth Government to work with State and local Governments to manage coastal erosion across the country.

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WAPC July newsletter
31 July 2019

WAPC July newsletter

The July edition of the Western Australian Planning Commission newsletter is now available.

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Heritage Matters newsletter
31 July 2019

Heritage Matters newsletter

​​The July edition of Heritage Matters is now available.

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New action plan to amend bushfire inconsistencies
30 July 2019

New action plan to amend bushfire inconsistencies

The McGowan Labor Government has announced a three-stage action plan to address the inherited inconsistencies across Western Australia's bushfire frameworks, standards and mapping.

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Page last reviewed 24 June 2019

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The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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