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

Aug 26, 2025

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.

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Breaking ground raises curtain on concert hall refurbishment

Media release

Preliminary works commenced in April for the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall

Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

Media release

The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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Construction completed at new sporting hub in Eglinton

Media release

Northern suburbs sports clubs, community groups and residents will soon be able to enjoy new amenities at the Heath Park Pavilion in Eglinton.

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Wauhop Park upgrades level playing field for women’s football

Media release

The WA Government continues to prioritise community sporting infrastructure and encourage female participation in sport, with upgrades at the Wauhop Park soccer ground in East Fremantle complete.

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New all-abilities playground in Clarkson open for the community

Media release

A new, inclusive play space developed in Clarkson with significant funding from the WA Government has proved an instant hit with children and parents.

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Pump track construction ramps up in Byford

Media release

Works are underway on the construction of a new bike pump track in Byford which promises to be a vibrant recreational hub for the local community.

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Funding boosts children's participation in flagship writers' festival

Media release

Western Australia's largest annual regional literary festival, the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival (MRRWF), aims to foster a love of literature and the arts for the WA community.

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Leederville Oval upgraded in time for WAFL 2025 season

Media release

Major upgrades to Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville are now complete in time to host the WAFL’s 2025 season.

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Relaxing Good Friday liquor restrictions a sign of more reforms to come

Media release

More licensed premises will open their doors this Good Friday after rules regarding the serving of alcohol without a meal were relaxed to include venues offering live music events.

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Perth Film Studios construction milestone preview tour

Media release

Construction of Perth Film Studios is now 60 per cent complete, on time and on budget, with the cameras expected to start rolling by April 2026.

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Lanie Chopping appointed as Director General, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

Media release

From 1 July 2025

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Commissioner appointed to the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley

Media release

A highly experienced and respected member of the Kimberley community, Mr Jeff Gooding PSM, has been appointed Commissioner of the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley by Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.

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Next stage of works to make Sam Kerr Football Centre even bigger and better

Media release

The WA Government has awarded a $4 million tender to a local Western Australian company to begin an exciting new chapter for the recently opened Sam Kerr Football Centre in Queens Park.

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New and emerging WA Aboriginal artists Revealed

Media release

Western Australia's popular showcase of Aboriginal art, Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists, returns to Perth/Boorloo, presented in the heart of the Perth Cultural Precinct.

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Funding boost keeps creative arts learning in schools

5 February 2025

Media release

Four projects designed to help disadvantaged students develop creative skills through curriculum-based learning experiences will share $355,665 in funding through the Creative Learning Partnerships Program.

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Major funding boost for CinefestOZ and regional arts organisations

5 February 2025

Media release

Organisations delivering regional arts programs will share in more than $500,000 of additional Western Australian Government funding to address the rising costs of delivering arts activities and general cost of living impacts.

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