WA • Local Government News Roundup

Kimberley Floods funding assistance available in four Council areas

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023LG News Roundup

Four WA council areas are eligible for disaster recovery assistance made available in the wake of the Kimberley floods disaster. The shires of Derby West Kimberley, Broome, Wyndham East Kimberley and Halls Creek are eligible for assistance under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Arrangements. Local Government Minister John Carey said today that the flood destruction was […]

Council staff threatened in ‘hoax’ email

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023LG News Roundup

Staff at WA’s City of Rockingham have reportedly been threatened with serious harm in a menacing ‘hoax’ email. According to The West Australian, the threatening email was sent last week, and has been referred to police for investigation. WA’s Local Government Minister John Carey says such threats will never be tolerated, and there have been […]