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Taylor Jackman on the BMX track

Pilbara BMX star to feature at world champs 🚴🏻‍♀️

Jul 16, 2026

Taylor Jackman's bike has already clocked up more kilometres than most 4-wheel vehicles do in a lifetime.

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Taylor Jackman on the BMX track

Pilbara BMX star to feature at world champs 🚴🏻‍♀️

Taylor Jackman's bike has already clocked up more kilometres than most 4-wheel vehicles do in a lifetime.

Architects render of the main entrance at the Binar Community Hub in Midland

$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub in Midland

Media release

Binar Futures' new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million funding boost.

A scene from Selfless Orchestra: Terra Nullius Embodied - Live at the Rechabite, February 2026. Photo: Brad Coleman.

Creative projects funding programs supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

More creative funding opportunities are now open — supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

A large group of people sing in a choir

Arts funding to strengthen wellbeing for young Western Australians

The State Government is investing $906,395 in community-led arts projects from Kununurra to Katanning to boost the social and emotional wellbeing of young Western Australians.

A person doing a jump on the BMX track at Dalyellup Library and Yoth Hub

New chapter begins as Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub opens

Media release

The Dalyellup community came together over the weekend to celebrate the official opening of the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.

NAIDOC Week 2026

50 Years of Deadly

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Join CITS Audit and Risk Committee – Registrations now open

CITS is seeking an experienced professional to join its Audit and Risk Committee as an independent member.

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Changes to leadership at Tourism WA

An aerial view of the Sunset heritage site and the Swan River

Unique opportunity to revive prime Swan River heritage site

Media release

The State Government is seeking proposals to redevelop one of Perth's most significant State heritage-listed sites.

Margaret Medcalf reading a document

WA creatives unearth historic tales from our State archives

A record number of 15 local creatives and researchers have been shortlisted for this year’s Margaret Medcalf Award for Excellence in Research using the Western Australian State Archives.

Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative delivering for community

Media release

The PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative is delivering for community sport and recreation, with 432 infrastructure assets completed across Western Australia in its first year.

7 girls in sporting team uniform huddle in a circle

Game On, Girls grants kick-start pathways for young female athletes

Media release

Delivering on election commitment to support the next generation of female athletes

Wide angle view of the Kwinana Loop trail with storm clouds in the sky,

Work underway on $3.5 million Kwinana Loop Trail upgrade 🥾🚵

Media release

Upgrades to the Kwinana Loop Trail have officially begun, with the project set to improve connectivity and accessibility across the popular bushland trail network.

A photo of a giant whale puppet at night. Text reads Creative Learning showcase

Register for the Creative Learning Showcase 2026!

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

The new Halls Creek Oval and clubrooms

Halls Creek oval officially opens for Round 1 of SEKFL season

Media release

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.

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Creative organisations multiyear funding is now open!

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

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