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South West baller hooping her own way🏀

Jul 30, 2025

Mia Anderson used to find it a challenge to step outside of her comfort zone and try new things.

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A basketball player holds up the ball, ready to throw it to another player

South West baller hooping her own way🏀

Mia Anderson used to find it a challenge to step outside of her comfort zone and try new things.

Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

Next stage of Morgan Park redevelopment underway

Media release

Works begin on a brand-new multi-use pavilion to complete the transformation of this well-loved community sporting precinct.

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A partnership between the WA Government and Aboriginal people

As planning for the world class centre continues, the Aboriginal Cultural Centre project team is working in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities across WA.

A group of primary school student, in uniforms stand in the cricket nets with an adult.

School’s in for community sports across WA

Media release

Community groups and public schools across the state are benefitting from the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program following the announcement of the initiative’s first recipients.

Cricket training pitch and nets at Ridgewood Park

Finishing touches to Ridgewood Park now complete 🏏

Upgrades to the City of Wanneroo's Ridgewood Park have now been completed, delivering on the WA Government's commitment to ensure the well-used community sporting precinct is fit for purpose.

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🎶Funding is now open for WA musicians to take up career defining opportunities!

Media release

The WA Government extended its initial 2018 commitment of $3 million for a Contemporary Music Fund in 2021 with an additional $3 million over 4 years through to 2025.

Aboriginal History WA heads to the Midwest for family history road trip

Media release

Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia's Storylines will be hitting the road and heading to the Midwest this August to deliver free family history information sessions for First Nations peoples.

Forecourt of the Perth Concert Hall with a pile of red clay bricks

Progress continues on Perth Concert Hall transformation

Find out what’s happening and what’s to come in the redevelopment project

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Supporting the next generation of WA creatives

Media release

Two new grant programs will soon open to support the next generation of Western Australian artists and arts workers, as part of the WA Government's plan to grow our creative industries

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Transformation of the Perth Cultural Centre progressing

Find out what’s happening and what’s to come in the rejuvenation project

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Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is created

New functions to reflect the Public Sector Reform

An artis impression of the playfields at the Malaga Sporting Precinct - Stage 1

Expressions of interest open for Stage 1 of Malaga Sports Precinct

Media release

The WA Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for construction partners to deliver Stage 1 of the Malaga Sports Precinct — a landmark project set to transform sporting infrastructure in Perth’s growing north-eastern corridor.

Chad Anderson, Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Chad Anderson appointed as Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Today the Premier announced the appointment of 5 Directors General of reformed public sector agencies.

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80 years of adventure, learning and community at Bickley Camp

Media release

Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp is today celebrating 80 years of rich history where generations of Western Australians have discovered the joy of outdoor adventure, built lifelong memories, and grown through shared experience in nature.

Aerial view of the stage 2 development area.

Football scores as works begin on Stage 2 Sam Kerr Football Centre

The WA Government has officially kicked off Stage 2 works on Western Australia's premier football facility with turning the first sod on the $4 million contract to expand the Sam Kerr Football Centre today.

An Aboriginal artist painting at Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency.

Milestone for Aboriginal Cultural Centre as design tender released

Planning for a world class Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) is one step closer with the release of a design tender.

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