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WA art hubs set for funding boost

Aug 7, 2025
New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.

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Geraldton Basketball Stadium election commitment in the basket

18 October 2021
A $4.5 million upgrade to Geraldton Basketball Stadium is getting underway following the delivery of a State Government election commitment towards the project.
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Adventurous minds convene to plan the future of WA’s trails

14 October 2021
Western Australia's biggest-ever trails forum is being held in Albany today to discuss how the state can harness the economic potential of some of our fastest growing pastimes — hiking, trail running and mountain biking.
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Country football kicks goals for mental health

13 October 2021
Health Minister Roger Cook today announced the WA Country Football League (WACFL) has been awarded a three-year Healthway grant totalling $855,000 to continue its mental health promotion program.
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Kimberley to feature in Australian fashion campaign

13 October 2021
Some of the State's most awe-inspiring locations will be showcased to millions of people around the world through a unique partnership between the State Government, through Tourism Western Australia and Showroom X.
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Indian Ocean adventures with rugby league

11 October 2021
Rugby league is one of the most popular sports across the islands of the Indian Ocean Territories thanks to a recent visit from the NRL.
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Help care for trails

11 October 2021
Do you enjoy walking or cycling on the trails of the Great Southern? Are you interested in meeting new people and spending time outdoors for a good cause?
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Hiking participation grants now open

11 October 2021
Have a great trails project you’d like to bring to life? Applications for the WA Hiking Participation Grants program are now open.
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Trailing down to Albany for annual forum

11 October 2021
Another reason to celebrate Outdoors October is the WA Trails and Recreation Forum 2021.
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Heaps of fun at Camp Quaranup

11 October 2021
The much-loved Camp Quaranup Community Open Day happens on Saturday 16 October.
Jessica Fox of Team Australia competes during the Women's Canoe Slalom Semi-final

New Swan River canoe slalom course opens

4 October 2021
A new flat water slalom course on the Swan River has officially opened today — just months after Jessica Fox won Australia's first Olympic gold medal in the canoe slalom event.
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Perth proves pitch-perfect with five major hockey events secured

29 September 2021
Some of the world's best men's and women's hockey players will be among thousands of visitors to Western Australia for a series of high-profile hockey events from 2022 to 2025.
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WA Hiking Participation Grants open for applications

28 September 2021
Community organisations or local governments can now apply for funding for programs that boost participation in hiking and trail running.
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Kimberley footy set to reach new heights with $5 million boost

28 September 2021
The State Government is teaming up with the AFL to deliver a $5 million boost to one of football's most skilled, passionate, and remote talent pools — the Kimberley.
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Matagarup mega-footy a sign of Perth's Grand Final fever

23 September 2021
Perth's AFL Grand Final fever has hit new heights with a giant Sherrin footy banner measuring approximately 12m high and 6.5m wide hanging over the Swan River from Perth's Matagarup Bridge.
Optus Stadium view from the Swan River at twilight.

WA talent front and centre at AFL Grand Final

18 September 2021
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is proud to have supported and worked with the WA contemporary music sector to ensure that some of Western Australia’s most iconic musicians take centre stage at this year’s historic AFL Grand Final in Perth.
A general view at sunset during day four of the First Test match in the series between Australia and New Zealand at Optus Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Perth, Australia.

Just the ticket — tough new laws to stamp out scalping

8 September 2021
Ticket scalping will be illegal in Western Australia after legislation introduced by the State Government passed Parliament, delivering on an election commitment.

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