Urban Forest Conference: Trees in a Liveable City

University of Western Australia Crawley, WA, Australia

Hosted by WALGA, in conjunction with the Local Government Urban Forest Working Group, the conference will be held at the University of Western Australia on Friday, 27 November. The conference will showcase achievements of the organisations involved in growing Perth’s urban canopy, including best practice examples and latest research, to provide attendees with the knowledge…

WALGA Event: Towards Net Zero Emissions

PCEC 21 Mounts Bay Round, Perth, Western Australia

WALGA is hosting an event on Towards Net Zero Emissions on Friday, 25 June. We are delighted to announce that the Minister for Environment and Climate Action, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, will provide the opening address. Local Government is a key player in the implementation of the State Government’s Climate Policy and the achievement of the net zero…

WALGA Submission Webinar: Draft State Planning Policy 2.9: Planning for Water

Online - AWST

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) released draft SPP 2.9: Planning for Water for public comment on 31 August 2021. WALGA is currently preparing a submission and will host a webinar with Local Government planners, engineers and other officers with water related responsibilities, to discuss areas of potential concern and support for including in WALGA’s…

WALGA Field Day: Natural area management and restoration practices

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WALGA invites you to attend a Field Day in the Greater Bunbury Region that will provide an opportunity to learn about the characteristics of different ecological communities on the Swan Coastal Plain, gain skills in plant (native and weed) identification, and discuss restoration techniques and challenges. The field day will cover vegetation communities of the…

WALGA Procurement and Environment Forum: Electric Vehicles and Hydrogen Technology

Cannington Exhibition Centre and Showgrounds Gate 1, Corner of Station St. & Albany Hwy, Cannington, WA, Australia

Hear about: • Governance and procurement considerations for EV charging infrastructure • Guidance on developing a 3-5 year EV transition strategy • Process and benefits of regional collaboration to deliver charge station networks • Update on the delivery of the State’s EV fast charging network • Hydrogen fuel cell technology and application for waste collection…

2022 WALGA Aboriginal Forum

Optus Stadium 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, WA, Australia

Join us at the annual WALGA Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Forum, themed Kanan - Dhabagarn - Wabirriny (Truth - Justice - Healing). The forum provides a fantastic opportunity to discuss leading initiatives between Local Governments and their Aboriginal communities, that support reconciliation and a better shared future for all. The forum aims to support Local Governments to provide the strong leadership,…

WALGA Local Government Climate Risk Assessment Training – METRO

ONE70 Level 1, 170 Railway Parade, Leederville, Western Australia, Australia

The training aims to build capacity in undertaking climate risk assessments and adaptation planning. This course content specifically targeted towards metro Local Governments only.

WALGA Delivering Environment Outcomes through the Planning System

WALGA ONE70 LV1 170 Railway Pde, West Leederville, WA, Australia

The aim of the workshop is to assist Local Government staff that support planning teams to better understand State and Local Government planning processes, and key intervention points at the strategic and statutory planning levels to improve environmental outcomes. The workshop will provide an overview of the WA planning framework and State Planning initiatives, and…

Webinar │ Understanding CoastWA Grants 2024

Online - Times in AWST

The 2024–25 CoastWA grant programs will open in early February. The grants provide funding for projects to manage and protect the Western Australian coastline. WALGA will be holding a CoastWA Grants Webinar in partnership with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and the Department of Transport. The webinar will include an overview of the grant…