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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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New laws pave the way for screen production facility management

3 September 2021

New laws to create a statutory authority capable of managing all arts and cultural assets in Western Australia have passed the State Parliament.

WA Premier's Book Awards 2020 Winners Announced

Premier’s Book Award winners announced

Western Australian writer, activist and political analyst Sisonke Msimang, who is known for her works on race, gender and democracy, was last night awarded the $60,000 Western Australian Writer's Fellowship as part of the Premier's Book Awards.

Shaun Norris of Australia is challenged by Abdi Dini and David Eng of Canada during the gold medal wheelchair basketball match between Australia and Canada

WA athletes ready to compete at Tokyo Paralympic Games

Western Australia will equal its highest representation on the Australian Paralympic Team with 24 athletes competing at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, starting tomorrow (24 August).

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Lotterywest revamp for booming Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club

Facilities at Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club will be upgraded following a beach boom that has seen membership numbers soar.

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New board members appointed to Western Australian Museum

Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman has welcomed the appointment of Melissa Parke as the new Chair of the WA Museum Board of Trustees.

People pose during the ground redevelopment sod-turning ceremony at the WACA on August 19, 2021 in Perth, Australia.

Perth City Deal’s WACA upgrade underway

Work has begun on the long-awaited upgrades to the iconic Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground.

Artist impression of the State Football Centre showing players in the foreground and the building in the background

Kicking goals as construction begins on $32.5 million State Football Centre

Works have kicked off on Western Australia's $32.5 million State Football Centre, marking a major milestone for the thriving local football community.

HBF Park high perspective view

Major boost to Perth Rectangular Stadium ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The State Government is investing $35 million to upgrade some of the ageing facilities at HBF Park ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup hosted in Australia and New Zealand.

Albany Artist and Creative Grid Mentee Chelsea Hopkins-Allan painting a larger than life Helena Gum Moth.

Grants programs promoting the arts in regional WA

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Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning program closing soon.

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Club Corner — Every Club update from the Peel and South West region

Local governments across the Peel and South West regions have received funding through the Every Club Grant Scheme to support local club development programs.

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Linga Longa Mountain Bike Club creating a legacy

The Linga Longa Mountain Bike Club received Active Regional Communities funding to support their club members and leaders to become accredited coaches in mountain biking.

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Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club making bowls a game for all

The Targeted Participation Program is continuing to provide funding for organisations to promote participation and active engagement of communities in sport and active recreation.

Participants in the Volunteer Think Tank held in Mandurah seated at desks

A look into volunteering

A series of free club networking opportunities and volunteer think tanks challenged clubs’ thinking and approach to volunteering.

A hockey field a night illuminated by lights

Funding helps hockey to see the light

The Busselton Hockey Association recently completed their lighting upgrade thanks to the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund.

Sunrise at Busselton Jetty, Busselton, Western Australia

Two adrenaline-filled South West sporting events extended to 2023

Two popular South West sporting events have each secured three-year State Government funding through Tourism WA's Regional Events Program.

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Broadened program supports more live ticketed events in WA

The State Government's successful risk-share program for the live performance industry has now reopened and includes a wider range of ticketed events.

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