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

Nov 25, 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.

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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.

Let the games begin!

World Transplant Games to kick off in Perth 2023.

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Construction starts on Optus Stadium’s new rooftop viewing platform

Construction has now started on the latest attraction at Optus Stadium — a new 42-metre-high viewing platform that allows fans to walk several metres beyond the edge of the stadium roof.

A man dribbling a basketball on a boardwalk in Perth

The masters have it aced

Weekend sports warriors will descend on Perth as part of the 2021 Australian Masters Games.

Female basketball players and coach huddling together in circle. Image credit: Joos Mind, Getty Images

Getting support after a critical incident

When tragedy or trauma strikes a sporting community, it can be helpful — or even vital — to be able to access pastoral care support.

Nina Kennedy and Natalie Burton pose with students during the Olympics Unleashed Western Australia

Unleash your inner Olympian

Primary school children are being encouraged to let out their inner hero as part of the Olympics Unleashed program.

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New face of WA sport

If you haven’t met him yet, there’s a new face of sport in WA.

Roll up for WA

Vaccine rollout for sport and recreation

It’s been a busy few months in the COVID-19 vaccine space. To get the latest news on the national rollout, keep visiting WA.gov.au.

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Commitment delivered to upgrade tired East Fremantle Oval

The State Government is providing $20 million towards the redevelopment of East Fremantle Oval's ageing sporting precinct.

Mowanjum Festival 2011 at Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre. Photo by Matthew Scurfield.

Grants program supporting connection to Country

Up to $25,000 for projects that strengthen intergenerational links.

Two Indian female dancers dressed in traditional costumes dancing on the bank of a river.

Grants programs supporting regional culture and arts

The State Government will open three culture and arts grants programs on July 27, 2021 as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP), providing a funding boost to regional Western Australia's vibrant culture and arts sector.

Matt Wearn, image courtesy of Western Australian Institute of Sport

51 of WA’s best athletes to represent Australia at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Western Australia will have its second highest representation on the Australian Olympic Team, with 51 athletes competing at the upcoming Tokyo Games.

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Grants creating innovative programs to increase physical activity

The State Government has funded 10 organisations $843,186 for innovative ideas to increase participation in physical activity.

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Three-year funding arrangement secured for regional athlete development

The State Government will continue to support the Regional Athlete Support Program (RASP), with $3 million of funding delivered over three years through Royalties for Regions.

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Four regional artists receive sought-after fellowships

Each receive $50,000 over two years from the Regional Artist Fellowship program.

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.

Tickets on sale for historic Ashes Test at Perth Stadium

Cricket fans can secure their seat to witness cricket history, with tickets to go on sale today for the first Ashes Test to be played at Perth Stadium.

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