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A small group of people on a bush walking track in the Perth hills.

Intro to Trail Running Series on track

Apr 2, 2026
Trails WA has put Western Australians on the right track by recently hosting 3 introductory trail running events for people of all ages and abilities.

Tags: Sport and Recreation Funding trail running WA Hiking Participation Grants Program

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A scene from the performance Be-Bop to Hip-Hop by WAYJO and Zero Emcee

Regional Performing Arts funding backs live performance across WA's regions

11 February 2026

Media release

Regional Western Australia will benefit from a diverse program of live performing arts experiences, with ten projects supported through the WA Government's Regional Performing Arts program (RPA).
3 school students sit on a paved area painting a colourful floor mural

Funding supports regional festivals, artists and creative planning

6 February 2026

Media release

Artists across regional Western Australia will be able to deliver more community-led arts and cultural activities after receiving a funding boost through the 2025-26 round of the Arts Activities in Regional Communities program
A still from the production We Bury The Dead.

Zombie thriller showcases Western Australia with cinematic release

5 February 2026
Western Australian survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, will be screening in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand from 5 February following an impressive run in the United States.
Two women sitting down in front of a corrugated wall with a surf board standing up against it,

Netflix making waves in Western Australia with new surfing series 🎥

29 January 2026

Media release

Cameras are rolling in the South West on Breakers, the first Netflix series to be filmed in Western Australia.
A historical photo of the Dulhi Gunyah Orphanage in East Victoria Park, circa 1911. Image is from the Western Mail, 23 December 1911, page 11.

Aboriginal family history information preserved in new index

28 January 2026

Media release

Historic records detailing the experiences of Aboriginal children placed in the Dulhi Gunyah Orphanage in East Victoria Park between 1909 and 1919 have been preserved in a newly developed, searchable database.
2 women dancing

Indian Society of WA community centre to be upgraded through $2.5 million election commitment

28 January 2026
Funding part of commitment to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities who help to enrich the State.
Construction works at the Perth Cultural Centre

Progress continues at the Perth Cultural Centre

23 January 2026
As we enter the new year, the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) Rejuvenation Project continues to make progress, having achieved several key milestones in recent months.
4 people in safety attire holding shovels at the construction site

Work begins on Chung Wah Community Centre

23 January 2026
$10 million election commitment funding to support new centre
Outside of the Perth Film Studios in front of a sculpture

Lights, camera, action: Perth Film Studios hits practical completion

21 January 2026
$300m Perth Film Studios delivered on time and under budget, positioning WA as a premier destination for national and international filmmakers.
A group of athletes pose for the camera on an indoor netball court

Pathways to potential: WAIS Para Unit leading the way

21 January 2026
The WA Institute of Sport (WAIS) is ensuring para-athletes have the right pathways and support to reach their potential
Robyn Kuhl alongside former President VWA Ian Phipps

Celebrating 14 years of growth and inclusion in Volleyball WA

15 January 2026
After 14 years as CEO for Volleyball WA, Robyn Kuhl reflected on her journey as one that spiked a “sleeping giant” into one of Western Australia’s most inclusive and fastest-growing codes.
A smiling child in a theatre seat with the words, Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program allocation exhausted'

Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program great success

6 January 2026
Helping to fuel young imaginations, one experience at a time.
A night scene with purple coloured drone hovering over a river

Action Plan Taskforce members announced

6 January 2026

Media release

Meet the team driving development of the Creative Industries Action Plan.
Promotional banner reads: New funding ingnites artistic development of WA's next generation of artists

New funding ignites development of WA's next generation of artists

19 December 2025

Media release

Western Australia's creative future is a fresh canvas for the inaugural recipients of the Creative WA Fellowships and Creative WA Internships programs.
A man on an adaptive mountain bike, on a forest trail.

Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program: Break the Boundary

18 December 2025
Breaking boundaries on WA’s trails.
Connor Wright leads a race during a ride through a forest.

South West cyclist rolls into Europe

18 December 2025
Connor Wright’s ability on 2 wheels has peddled him from Bunbury to Europe as one of WA’s most promising cyclists.

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