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State Cabinet records from 1994 released from the State Archives

Sep 26, 2025

State Cabinet records in the State Archives have been opened to the public after 30 years to reveal official decisions that have shaped our Western Australia.

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A montage of three portrait photos of James Morton, Jon Tarry, Sharyn Egan

Art and sport team up at Australia’s home of hockey

Media release

Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.

An artist's impression of the Australian Hockey Centre

Australian Hockey Centre moves a step closer with release of main works tender

The transformation of the Australian Hockey Centre has reached a major milestone, with the completion of the Expression of Interest stage and release of the main works tender.

More than 20 delegates to the Australian Performing Arts Exchange, stand and sit on a staircase

WA performing arts workers hit the road to build tours and connections

Last week, presenters, producers and performers from across Australia gathered in Garramilla Darwin for the 2025 Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).

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

PlayOn WA shines a light on sport and recreation facility upgrades

The WA Government continues its significant investment in sport and recreation infrastructure with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to support healthier, more connected communities.

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WA art hubs set for funding boost

Media release

New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.

An artist render of the new Pavilion at the WACA ground

Major announcement for world-class aquatic and health hub at the WACA Ground

Media release

The Western Australian Government, in partnership with WA Cricket, has announced the name and operator of the exciting new aquatic and health facility within the historic WACA Ground precinct in East Perth.

WA represents at World Expo, Osaka

Western Australia’s creative talent is on display on the global stage.

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Art program funding to help boost wellbeing for young people

Media release

Young people across Western Australia are set to benefit from a new round of creative programs aimed at supporting mental, social and emotional wellbeing, as well as strengthening community connections.

A scene from the performance of 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke in a theatre.

Local story touching hearts across regional WA

WA theatre makers THEATRE 180 recently took their popular show 21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke on the road to regional towns across WA.

Guy Ghouse AM and Gina Williams AM win the 2025 People's Pinnacle Award

Celebrating excellence in performing arts

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Pinnacle Awards, which celebrates excellence in WA’s performing arts industry.

Colourful graphic reads: Creative Workplaces

New Creative Workplaces website

Western Australian creative workers are now able to find clear information about their rights and obligations thanks to a new national platform from Creative Australia.

Scene from Binge's The Twelve - Cape Rock Killer. With Sam Neill as Brett Colby and Danielle Cormack as Gabe Nicholls. Photo by Daniel Asher Smith

WA’s screen industry going from strength to strength

With the WA Government’s Screen Industry Strategy guiding growth of our state’s screen sector over the next ten years, WA’s screen industry is bustling with positive activity.

Adrian Dzvuke performing as support act for Coldplay, Optus Stadium, Perth 2023. Photo Samson Makumbe

New research helps music industry hit the right notes

Music Australia has released a new report, providing the first comprehensive measure of the economic contribution of Australia’s music industry.

CITS welcomes new Director General

The department would like to extend a warm welcome to its new Director General, Chad Anderson, who starts in the role today, Monday 4 August 2025.

A primary school student holds a cricket bat, with two other students in the background

Grow your club by going back to school

Sporting clubs across Western Australia are expanding playing opportunities and enjoying high quality facilities, by simply going back to school.

A basketball player holds up the ball, ready to throw it to another player

South West baller hooping her own way🏀

Mia Anderson used to find it a challenge to step outside of her comfort zone and try new things.

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