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DLGSC Annual Report 2024–25

Celebrating a year of impact 🎉
A group of people wearing Karate attire stand by the edge of a lake

Avon Valley transforms into international karate hub

Avon Valley Shotokan has created local history, hosting the 2025 USKU International Karate Championship in Northam.
A grass sporting oval lit at night with the text: 189 grassroots sporting clubs to receive a funding boost.

Grassroots sport to benefit from funding boost

Media release

A total of 189 community sports organisations will share in $4.3 million of funding for new equipment and facility upgrades as part of 2025 State election commitments.
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Regional galleries shine brighter with $314,000 upgrade boost

Media release

A major investment by the WA Government will open up more arts experiences for Western Australians in regional communities.

WA music takes centre stage during WA Music Week 2025

Media release

WA Music Week 2025 is in full swing, celebrating the diverse range of musical talents across the State.
A group of young musicians stand together in a performance space.

Emerging Outer Perth musicians set to shine through GRID Series program

Media release

The four successful musicians for the GRID Series' 2025 Outer Perth Edition have been announced, supported by a $108,000 investment from the WA Government.
Aerial view of swimmers competing in a ocean swimming race

WA Government backs statewide calendar of major sports events

Western Australians will soon be able to enjoy an exciting calendar of sport and outdoor recreation events — from sporting tournaments to mass participation events — through a funding commitment by the Western Australian Government.
New empty change rooms bathed in purple light

New change rooms opening doors for women and girls in sport

The completion of new change rooms at the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Cockburn ARC) marks another win for women's sports in Western Australia, thanks to support from the WA Government.
Graphic reads Aus Art Day23 October 2025

First ever AusArt Day announced

Creative Australia has announced the first ever AusArt Day.
Joan and the Giants performing in at the Astor Theatre in Perth supporting Belinda Carlisle, 2024. Photo by Isabelle Haubrich.

The show goes on for WA creatives

Media release

The curtain has risen on a new wave of arts projects, musical performances and cultural experiences across Western Australia, thanks to a major funding boost from the WA Government.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School:students and adults enjoying the colourful murals

WA schools advancing reconciliation with local community projects

Media release

Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program
two young female basketball players on an indoor basketball court

$25.7 million committed for South West indoor sports facility

Media release

Ochre Project Services has been confirmed as the project manager for new basketball facilities at Bunbury's Hay Park Precinct.
Daisy Ridley in We Bury the Dead. Courtesy: Screenwest

Gripping locally produced film gets WA premiere screening 🎥

Media release

Locally produced survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, premiered at the CinefestOZ Film Prize on Wednesday 3 September and Birthright will premiere on Friday 5 September 2025.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

Len Shearer Reserve makeover supports female participation

Media release

Female and community sport in the City of Melville has received a major boost, with the completion of a $3.5 million redevelopment at Len Shearer Reserve under the Western Australian Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative.
A montage of three portrait photos of James Morton, Jon Tarry, Sharyn Egan

Art and sport team up at Australia’s home of hockey

Media release

Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.
An artist's impression of the Australian Hockey Centre

Australian Hockey Centre moves a step closer with release of main works tender

The transformation of the Australian Hockey Centre has reached a major milestone, with the completion of the Expression of Interest stage and release of the main works tender.

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