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Fantastico! One week to go until blockbuster Italian Football Festival ⚽

Jul 31, 2026

The countdown is on for Western Australia's highly anticipated Italian Football Festival, with some of the biggest names and clubs in world football set to arrive in Perth over the coming week.

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Junior socer plays on a field with Italian football players

Fantastico! One week to go until blockbuster Italian Football Festival ⚽

Media release

The countdown is on for Western Australia's highly anticipated Italian Football Festival, with some of the biggest names and clubs in world football set to arrive in Perth over the coming week.

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Perth to host AFL Origin in 2027 and 2029

Media release

Perth has scored yet another Australian-exclusive event, with the AAMI AFL Origin set to return to Optus Stadium in February 2027 and again in 2029.

A female mountain bike rider on a bush track

Supporting women to ride and connect 🚵🏼‍♀️

Raelene Mountford could count on one hand the number of times she had jumped on a bike, but in her 50s she saddled up and hasn’t looked back.

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WA celebrates Glasgow Commonwealth Games with live site and special 1962 exhibition 🥇

Media release

Western Australians can experience the excitement of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in the heart of Perth, with selected events being shown live at Northbridge Piazza and a special exhibition celebrating the State's Games history.

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Construction underway on High Wycombe community sporting hub

Media release

Construction has begun on the new $6 million Scott Reserve pavilion in High Wycombe, with the facility set to provide a modern sporting hub for local clubs and the wider community.

Taylor Jackman on the BMX track

Pilbara BMX star to feature at world champs 🚴🏻‍♀️

Taylor Jackman's bike has already clocked up more kilometres than most 4-wheel vehicles do in a lifetime.

Architects render of the main entrance at the Binar Community Hub in Midland

$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub in Midland

Media release

Binar Futures' new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million funding boost.

A scene from Selfless Orchestra: Terra Nullius Embodied - Live at the Rechabite, February 2026. Photo: Brad Coleman.

Creative projects funding programs supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

More creative funding opportunities are now open — supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

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Arts funding to strengthen wellbeing for young Western Australians

The State Government is investing $906,395 in community-led arts projects from Kununurra to Katanning to boost the social and emotional wellbeing of young Western Australians.

A person doing a jump on the BMX track at Dalyellup Library and Yoth Hub

New chapter begins as Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub opens

Media release

The Dalyellup community came together over the weekend to celebrate the official opening of the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.

NAIDOC Week 2026

50 Years of Deadly

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Join CITS Audit and Risk Committee – Registrations now open

CITS is seeking an experienced professional to join its Audit and Risk Committee as an independent member.

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Changes to leadership at Tourism WA

An aerial view of the Sunset heritage site and the Swan River

Unique opportunity to revive prime Swan River heritage site

Media release

The State Government is seeking proposals to redevelop one of Perth's most significant State heritage-listed sites.

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WA creatives unearth historic tales from our State archives

A record number of 15 local creatives and researchers have been shortlisted for this year’s Margaret Medcalf Award for Excellence in Research using the Western Australian State Archives.

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

PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative delivering for community

Media release

The PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative is delivering for community sport and recreation, with 432 infrastructure assets completed across Western Australia in its first year.

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