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Red carpet rolled out for CinefestOz and State's silver screen future
May 6, 2026
The State Government is rolling out the red carpet for Western Australia's screen sector, with a $2.6 million investment from the 2026-27 State Budget to secure the future of CinefestOz through to 2029-30.
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KidSport vouchers on cusp of $50 million milestone
7 August 2024
Media release
KidSport will soon reach the $50 million milestone in providing vouchers to support children from low-income families to participate in community sport with demand growing for the program.
Next up for regional WA: RACIP funding for emerging creatives
7 August 2024
Media release
Emerging regional artists and creative professionals are set to benefit from the latest round of funding delivered through the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
Production begins on Bruce Beresford film Overture
6 August 2024
Media release
Various locations across Perth and the Wheatbelt region will provide a spectacular backdrop to a powerful, funny and moving family story written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Bruce Beresford.
Funding supports budding creatives at school
29 July 2024
Media release
Budding young authors and illustrators from East Victoria Park Primary School and Education Support Centre have been able to create and publish their books thanks to a $37,354 Creativity for Schools program grant.
Extra WA support for athletes competing at Paris Games 🏅
25 July 2024
Media release
As the Paris 2024 Olympics are about to get underway, the Government of Western Australia has announced extra support for Perth-based athletes competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Minister’s Place Innovation Awards 2024
22 July 2024
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Media release
Local governments in WA are encouraged to have their placemaking initiatives recognised by entering this year’s Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards.
WA women’s football clubs score State Government grants
22 July 2024
Media release
Eight women’s football clubs in Western Australia have each scored $300,000 as part of State Government funding to ensure a lasting legacy after WA hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Time to nominate for 2024 State Cultural Treasures Awards
19 July 2024
Media release
It is time to nominate senior Western Australian artists for their outstanding, lifelong contributions ahead of the 2024 State Cultural Treasures Awards. Nominations are open until 7 August.
School grants support sharing of Aboriginal cultures and histories
18 July 2024
Media release
Students across the State from Albany to Exmouth and Fitzroy Crossing are benefitting from $796,000 in grants from the Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
Major construction milestone as Perth Film Studios take shape
16 July 2024
Media release
Massive steel roofing structures are being lifted into place at the site of the Perth Film Studios, marking a major construction milestone for what will become a major creative centre for international and national film, television, and digital media production.
$350,000 available for community causes — grant applications now open
8 July 2024
Media release
Applications are now open for the Gaming Community Trust grants program which distributes unclaimed gambling winnings to worthwhile community causes.
KidSport voucher boost to ease cost of living pressures for WA families
7 July 2024
Media release
The State Government has announced a major increase in support for Western Australian families struggling to cover the cost of children’s sport — with financial assistance available through KidSport almost doubled for the financial year 2024-25.
Au revoir to West Aussie athletes heading to Paris Games
4 July 2024
Media release
With just weeks to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier of Western Australia and Minister for Sport and Recreation have farewelled WA athletes travelling to France for the Games.
Arts funding to benefit young creatives, writers and musicians
3 July 2024
Media release
The State Government is investing $1.6million in 3 arts organisations over the next 2 financial years in its latest show of support to the Western Australian arts sector.
The art of swimming — funding boost for high performance sport
27 June 2024
Media release
The sport of artistic swimming has received a funding boost to employ a high performance manager and a wellbeing manager.
World-renowned street-artist’s Perth exhibition
27 June 2024
Media release
A must-see attraction this winter — Perth welcomes an immersive art exhibition by globally acclaimed street artist Rone in the latest cultural event supported by the State Government.
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