Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

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

Media release

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 ⛹🏻‍♀️

Media release

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

Media release

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.

Long-serving Great Southern volunteers recognised with prestigious regional awards

Great Southern volunteer Darren Berry of the Albany Basketball Association has been awarded the prestigious Mike Stidwell Medal for his outstanding and long-standing service to sport administration in the region.

National Volunteer Week

It’s your year to volunteer!

Great Southern mother and daughter duo keeping track records in the family 🏃🏻‍♀️

Denmark-based runner Ginger Gleeson has achieved plenty on the track, but there’s one record sitting closer to home than most, one set by her coach, mentor and mother, former national champion Rebecca Gleeson.

WA Government supports 2026 chapter of Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

The WA Government is continuing its strong support for regional arts and culture, with $86,542 in funding for the 2026 Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival (MRRWF), Western Australia’s largest annual regional literary festival