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Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program great success

Jan 6, 2026
Helping to fuel young imaginations, one experience at a time.

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Western Australia rowing builds bridges with Asia through sport

26 November 2025
Rowing WA is strengthening international ties and showcasing our State as a premier rowing destination through its Asian Engagement Program.

Resilience rolls out in the Kimberley: a slam dunk for community wellbeing

25 November 2025
In the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie, as Kimberley communities began to rebuild, recovery took centre court with support from the WA Government’s Community Recovery Grants Program.
The newly built sporting pavillion at the Stan Twight Reserve

Stan Twight Reserve upgrades light way for more community sport

25 November 2025

Media release

A major redevelopment to Stan Twight Reserve in Rockingham has officially opened, delivering modern facilities and upgraded lighting to support the growing needs of local sporting clubs and the wider community.
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Ray Owen Reserve playing fields expansion underway

25 November 2025

Media release

Work is underway to deliver a new playing field and upgraded facilities at Ray Owen Reserve in Lesmurdie, supported by a $5 million investment from the WA Government
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16 Days in WA — Stop Violence Against Women

25 November 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is proudly supporting the 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign from 25 November to 10 December, to encourage all Western Australians to play their part in preventing family and domestic violence.
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Book your National Reconciliation Week Street Banner!

24 November 2025
Each year, banners fly across WA to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and share the message of reconciliation.
Graphic reads: Back WA artists! Wear your tee on AusMusic T shirt day. 27 November

AusMusic T-Shirt Day — 27 November 🎶

21 November 2025
Wear it loud and support WA music!
A group of primary school student gather around a backlit artwork on a table

PALS program strengthens cultural understanding in WA schools

20 November 2025

Media release

WA schools will deliver new Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives, with 16 schools sharing in $78,695 through the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
People play basketball outdoors, with text: Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program now open.

Funding to support WA sport and recreation events in 2026

20 November 2025

Media release

The WA Government is offering funding support to help organisations deliver a vibrant calendar of sport and recreation events across the State in 2026.
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Lakeside basketball gun to represent his country

12 November 2025
Lakeside Lightning product Ethan Powell will swap his Western Australian Basketball League jersey to green and gold as he represents Australia at the 2025 Deaflympics in Japan this November.
Exhibition sign "all that country holds' at entrance to art gallery

From the regions: Art across WA and beyond

12 November 2025
Western Australia’s creative talent is uniquely diverse and, as recognised in Creative WA, our regional and outer metropolitan communities play an important part in our creative ecosystem.
5 people stand together at the CinefestOz film festival in Busselton.

Oz screen industry winning big

12 November 2025
WA recently celebrated the best of Australian film making with the biggest national film prize being awarded during the CinefestOz film festival in Busselton.
A view of a country tennis club and courts with the text: Serving up major upgrades for country tennis

WA Government serves up major upgrades for country tennis

11 November 2025

Media release

Tennis players in the Central Great Southern region are now able to play year-round after the completion of major upgrades to the courts at Katanning Country Club.
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Creative Industries Action Plan announced!

11 November 2025
Action plan set to accelerate growth, investment and opportunities for the State’s creative sector.
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WA musicians supported to chase their dreams

10 November 2025

Media release

The Contemporary Music Fund has provided grants of up to $20,000 to 24 Western Australian musicians to support career changing opportunities.
An architects render of a crowd of people enjoying the redeveloped Perth Cultural Centre

Perth Cultural Centre reaches project milestone

10 November 2025

Media release

The Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation project has just reached a key project milestone with the appointment of the artist team which will deliver the public art piece.

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