Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Your ticket to an AWESOME school holidays!

The AWESOME Festival expands across Perth and regional WA, featuring world premieres, international artists, and $10 tickets for all performances.

State Government delivers first aid facilities for grassroots motorsport

Media release

Grassroots motorsport clubs across Western Australia are set to benefit from improved first aid facilities, with the first upgrade now complete at the Midwest Kart Club in Geraldton.

Release of State Cabinet records unlocks glimpse into WA in 1995

Media release

Western Australians can now explore the decisions and issues that shaped the State three decades ago, with the release of the 1995 State Cabinet records.

Investing in the next generation of Western Australian artists

Congratulations to emerging West Australian artist Lisa Ho who has won the Pulse Acquisitive Art Award 2026 for her work Made in Australia.

Ellenbrook Rabbitohs community club of 2026

Ellenbrook Rabbitohs Rugby League Club are the NRL's 2026 Community Club of the Year, becoming one of the few clubs in Australia to receive the national honour twice.

Funding boost sets stage for regional creative performances tour

Media release

Regional communities across Western Australia will receive greater access to a range of creative performances in 2027 with $424,315 in support from the State Government through the Regional Creative Industries Fund (RCIF).

Strong first year delivers results for Western Australia

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) has delivered a successful first year, achieving strong results across tourism, creative industries, sport and recreation, multicultural affairs, and Aboriginal cultural initiatives.

Register now for AusArt Day 2026

AusArt Day is a unified call to action aimed at amplifying the visibility of arts philanthropy.

A revitalised Perth Cultural Centre is taking shape

Project update

Project progress to September 2026 – Stay up to date!

Strengthening the State's performing arts workforce

Media release

The State Government is supporting the future of Western Australia's performing arts workforce in partnership with CircuitWest through an expanded TechWest Conference and the launch of a new Technical Traineeship Pilot Program.