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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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Coaches and officials get upskilled

Media release

34 state sporting associations have received funding to help upskill their coaches and officials. As part of the Coaching and Officiating Grants Program 2023/24, coaches and officials around the state will benefit from $436,375 in funding.

Architect's aerial view of the proposed Kunnunurra Aquatic and Leisure Centre upgrades

Bigger and better public pool to make a splash in Kununurra

Media release

Extra funding and cost savings have made it possible for Kununurra to have a new 50-metre public swimming pool, with the State Government meeting the bulk of the $14.5 million construction cost.

Inclusive Participation Grants Program branded image with people touching fists in a circle

$2.2 million in funding to boost inclusive participation in sport and recreation

Grants program making sure sport and recreation stays fun, safe and welcoming for everyone of all abilities.

Artists impression of Perth Film Studios

Perth Film Studios named as final agreement is signed

Western Australia’s new multi-million-dollar screen production facility, currently under construction, has hit another key milestone with the signing of an operations agreement underpinned by funding from the State Government.

8 people in hi-vis vests pose for a photo while 3 of the group turn the first sod for the development of the Youth Entertainment Space

Work now underway on $6.5 million youth entertainment space at Sutherlands Park Huntingdale

Media release

With the help of State Government funding, work is now underway to establish a $6.5 million Youth Entertainment Space (YES) and skate plaza at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale.

Gary Dreibergs, Chair, Gaming and Wagering Commission and Paul Papalia, Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Racing and Gaming; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues

Gaming authorities raid an illegal high-stakes poker venue in Perth

Media release

Gaming authorities and the WA Police Force have carried out a raid on a suspected illegal gaming house, shutting down a high-stakes poker event at an industrial premises in Wangara.

Creative businesses are invited to apply for the 2024 WA Export Awards

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is proudly supporting the Creative Industries category for the 2024 Western Australian (WA) Export Awards.

Three women holding labrador puppies pose for the camera.

Puppy milestone reached in government-backed breeding program

Media release

Guide Dogs WA’s Breeding and Cadet Training Program has reached a major milestone with more than 100 labrador puppies now born.

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Respect and relationships underpin statewide engagement for the Aboriginal Cultural Centre

As the project team celebrates National Reconciliation Week, we are reminded of the centre’s ambitions to become a powerful conduit towards reconciliation in Western Australia.

Lanie Chopping experiencing a smoking ceremony

DLGSC launches Reconciliation Action Plan during National Reconciliation Week

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) launched its first ever Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) this week in a special event at its Leederville office.

An indoor gymnastics studio with gymnastics training equipment.

Former WAIS gymnasts to be offered acknowledgement payments

Media release

The WA Government will offer acknowledgement payments to gymnasts who suffered physical and/or emotional harm while taking part in the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) coaching program that ran from 1988 to 2016.

Historical photo, Circa 1916 showing Aboriginal people gathering at the Carrolup Settlement for food distribution

New database establishes links to former Aboriginal settlement

Media release

We've released a searchable database of the men, women and children admitted to Carrolup Settlement between 1915 and 1922, and those who passed away and were buried at Carrolup or the nearby Katanning Cemetery up until 1949.

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🏀 Slam dunk! Perth welcomes Australia's largest basketball festival

It's a slam dunk for Perth, with the city being confirmed as the host of the inaugural HoopsFest event, Australia's largest basketball festival.

Portrait photo of Robert Taylor, board member, Arts and Culture Trust

New appointment for the Arts and Culture Trust Board

The Arts and Culture Trust is pleased to welcome a new member to our Board.

Sidney North practicing calisthenics on a dance floor and in a jewelled dance costume

Volunteer becomes Western Australia’s first qualified recreational calisthenics coach

The Calisthenics Association of Western Australia celebrates progressive step towards developing future of sport.

Mina Mina by Renita Brown Nungurrayi © Renita Brown Nungurray

2024 Reconciliation Week Street Banners are up

Media release

Organisations and local governments across metropolitan Perth and regional WA have once again joined together in a stunning display of unity through the annual Reconciliation Week Street Banners Project.

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