Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Register for the Creative Learning Showcase 2026!

Hear from award-winning theatre director and creative producer Frank Newman and multi-disciplinary artist Kirli Saunders.

Halls Creek oval officially opens for Round 1 of SEKFL season

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The Halls Creek community celebrated the official opening of its upgraded oval this week, with local football returning to the venue for Round 1 of the South East Kimberley Football League (SEKFL) season.

Creative organisations multiyear funding is now open!

Today we’ve launched new Creative Organisations Multiyear Funding Programs.

Bright future for community sport at Cottesloe Oval 🔦

The WA Government is continuing to invest in community sporting infrastructure, with new floodlighting now installed at Cottesloe Oval through the Club Night Lights Program.

Creative Industries Action Plan update

The Creative Industries Taskforce met again in March to prioritise actions that will support economic diversification outcomes across WA’s creative sector.

Music and mental health take centre stage with WAM 🎤

The WA Government continues to champion the vital role music and creative expression play in supporting positive mental health, with Healthway returning as presenting partner of West Australia's Music's (WAM) flagship Song of the Year program.

Game, set, match for new courts and lights at Robertson Park 🎾

The WA Government has served up another win for community sports, with the delivery of new floodlights, resurfaced courts and replacement fencing for Robertson Park Tennis Centre

Perth unveiled as Australia's only SailGP race for 2027 season

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Perth has secured the only Australian SailGP event on the 2027 global racing calendar, following its highly successful sold-out debut in 2026.

HoopsFest locked in for Perth until 2028 ⛹🏻‍♀️

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In a slam dunk for Perth, Australia's largest basketball festival, HoopsFest, has been secured by the State Government until 2028 in a new two-year deal.

Major national regatta rows into Perth

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The State Government will bring the nation's Masters rowing community to Perth in May, hosting the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships at Champion Lakes.