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Painting done on Country drying by the fire. Ngurra Kutjuwarra (On Country, Together), Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation, 2021. Photo by Lucinda White.

Grants boost regional Aboriginal arts and culture sector

Apr 21, 2023
Eight arts organisations from regional and remote Western Australia will benefit from a total of $238,374 in funding from the Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building program.
A crowd in Forrest Place watching a large puppet being moved.

Round 3 recipients announced for State Government’s CBD revitalisation grants

Apr 18, 2023
The State Government’s investment in revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge continues with a further 15 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits sharing nearly $1 million of funding from the Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.
Wellington Dam mural, 29 January 2021

New walkway across Collie's Wellington Dam mega-mural

Apr 6, 2023
Walkers will be able to experience Collie's Wellington Dam and its spectacular mega-mural from new heights from tomorrow.
Promotional illustration with stylised lettering. Text reads, 'Thomas Dambo, Giants of Mandurah Western Australia 12 November 2022'

Mandurah ready to welcome Thomas Dambo’s new Giant

Apr 6, 2023
Mandurah is preparing for a new arrival to join the popular Giants of Mandurah outdoor sculpture trail created by world-renowned Danish recycle artist, Thomas Dambo.
Typographical text reading, 'VOL_NTEER WE NEED U'

VOL_NTEER We need U campaign blitz

Mar 20, 2023
The State Government has kicked off a State-wide media campaign blitz which aims to attract more people into volunteering and revitalise the volunteering sector following the COVID-19 pandemic.
An artist's impression of the new screen production facility

Have your say on the State’s new screen production facility

Mar 17, 2023
The community is invited to have their say on the development application for Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility.
Illustration of a band on the back of a truck with many speakers

High Voltage ready to rock Fremantle in the spirit of Bon Scott

Mar 13, 2023
Western Australia's new free homegrown High Voltage rock n' roll festival inspired by local legend Bon Scott will take to the streets of Fremantle in a huge celebration of local talent and creativity.
Artist's impression of the northern façade

Extra $97.6m to make Perth Concert Hall home of music in WA

Mar 13, 2023
The Premier has announced an extra $97.6m in State Government funding towards the Perth Concert Hall redevelopment, while attending the opening of the WA Symphony Orchestra (WASO) 2023 classical season.
A crowd of concert-goers waiting for Ed Sheeran to perform at Optus Stadium in the evening.

Ed Sheeran to hit a high note in largest ever WA concert

Mar 7, 2023
Global music sensation Ed Sheeran is expected to set a new attendance record when he takes to the stage at Optus Stadium this weekend.
A poster of an artwork by Beverley Rogers with the words, 'See your banner fly in the 2023 Reconciliation Week Street Banner Program'.'

Banners are a striking way to display support for reconciliation

Feb 28, 2023
Bookings to sponsor a Reconciliation Week street banner have now been extended to Friday 10 March 2023.
Carmen promotional image

Cricket pitch perfect — Carmen at the WACA Ground

Feb 24, 2023
Audiences should prepare to be bowled over as the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground plays host to operatic masterpiece Carmen in association with Perth Festival.
A group of people standing together outside

Whale Shark Jack and Drone Racers to film in WA’s regions

Feb 23, 2023
Whale Shark Jack is a heart-warming feature film about a young girl embarking on a risky mission to save a whale shark.
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