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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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Reconciliation banners on St Georges Terrace, Perth

Street banners celebrate National Reconciliation Week

Organisations from across Western Australia are showing their commitment to and support for reconciliation by sponsoring a banner through the Reconciliation Week Street Banner Project.

Centennial Park Precinct in Albany

Community scores in latest round of sport and recreation grants

Community organisations and local governments are set to benefit from State Government funding to encourage more participation in sport and recreation, through the development of basic infrastructure.

Lanie Chopping

Department welcomes new interim Director General

The department would like to extend a warm welcome to its new interim Director General, Lanie Chopping, who starts in the role on Monday 31 May.

Changes to application deadlines for some culture and the arts grants

There are some important dates to remember if you’re planning to apply to some of the department’s culture and the arts grant programs.

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Perth secures historic Ashes Test and One Day International for 2021-22 season

Cricket's greatest rivalry is set to return to Perth following today's announcement that Optus Stadium will host the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England from January 14 to 18 next year.

The Stidwell Family from left to right Sienna Hepworth (Mike Stidwell’s Grandaughter) Denise Legge (winner) Jill Stidwell and Siobhan Hepworth (Mike Stidwells Daughter) .

Pony Club volunteer recognised with prestigious award

Pony Club Western Australia Great Southern Zone stalwart Denise Legge has won the prestigious Mike Stidwell Medal, for her longstanding commitment to sports volunteering in Western Australia's Great Southern region.

The lighthouse on Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Rottnest Island riding global wave in surfing championship splash

After two weeks of huge swell at the competition in Margaret River, the World Surf League Championship Tour is heading to Rottnest Island, marking the first time Western Australia has hosted two world surfing events in the same year.

The Alternative Archive exhibition

The Alternative Archive gives unique insight into local voices

Diverse artistic voices from across the State are being celebrated with the opening of The Alternative Archive survey exhibition in Perth.

Duncan Ord

New leadership for State Government departments

Effective Monday 31 May 2021, a number of Directors General are changing departments, or taking planned retirement.

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State Government donates $2 million towards India COVID crisis

The State Government is allocating $2 million in relief funding to support those directly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in India.

Innovation Vouchers Program 2021

Call out to the creative industries – Innovation Vouchers now available

The Innovation Vouchers Program 2021 assists start-ups and small businesses (including the creative industries) to commercialise their ideas and innovations and expand to create jobs.

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Limitations during State of Emergency

Although we are fortunate to be in a period of recovery, we take this opportunity to remind everyone that WA remains in a State of Emergency.

Duncan Ord

Message from the DLGSC Director General

Post-lockdown transition

A group of people playing hockey indoors

Spotlight on Peel Hockey and Coastal Rowing WA

Peel Hockey have recently completed their first ever floorball program in the off-season after receiving an Active Regional Communities (ARC) grant from the department.

New skate park at Hotham Park

Funding initiative supports local infrastructure upgrades

A number of successful infrastructure developments and upgrades have been achieved in the Peel and South West regions.

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2021 Peel Sports and Coaches Forums – wrap up

The Peel Sports Forum, organised annually by the department’s Peel office, lived up to its reputation as a highlight of the sport and recreation industry’s calendar.

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