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Emerging WA sporting talent backed by $4.5 million investment

Sep 15, 2026

The State Government will invest $4.5 million over the next three years to strengthen sporting pathway environments and experiences for athletes, coaches, and officials across Western Australia.

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Family History Month highlights Aboriginal History WA services

August is Family History Month, giving people the opportunity to explore their family history, learn more about their ancestors and strengthen connections to family and community.

Creative Learning Showcase a showstopper

If we’re asking students and young people to take risks, are we willing to do the same?

The new shared path in Serpentine

New shared path brings Serpentine's great outdoors closer

Media release

Locals and visitors can now enjoy a safer journey between the Serpentine town centre and iconic Serpentine National Park, following the completion of a new shared access path.

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Combat Sports Commission welcome new board members

The Combat Sports Commission (CSC) is pleased to welcome Dr Lewis MacKinnon and Inspector Steve Scott to the Commission’s Board.

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WA Music Week 2026 hits the right note 🎼

Media release

WA Music Week 2026 gets underway today, bringing together Western Australian artists, industry professionals, and music lovers for 10 days of live music, networking, and professional development.

Tables of people at a conference at Boola Bardip (Museum) with a huge whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling

Creative Learning Showcase champions creativity in education

Media release

Western Australia's educators, teaching artists, and arts organisations have come together for the second Creative Learning Showcase, celebrating innovative approaches to teaching and learning through creative processes.

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WA filmmaker secures funding for dark comedy debut

Media release

Western Australian writer and director Richard Vilensky has been named the recipient of the prestigious West Coast Visions 2026 initiative, securing production funding for his debut feature film Everyone's Having a Good Time But You.

the newly constructed State Squash Centre building in Belmont WA

Upgraded State Squash Centre unveiled ahead of World Championships

Media release

Western Australia's squash community is ready to welcome teams from around the world to its new home, with the redeveloped WA State Squash Centre officially open thanks to a $2.45 million investment.

An aerial view of the Little Italy festival at sunset, with Perth city skyline in the background

Little Italy takes over Stadium Park for Italian Football Festival

Media release

A taste of Italy has arrived in Perth, with Little Italy transforming Stadium Park into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, food, entertainment, and football.

a fleet of small sailing boats on the water during a sailing competition

All hands on deck for inclusive sailing ⛵

For more than a quarter of a century, Sailability WA has provided people with disabilities, of all abilities the unique and freeing experience of sailing.

three Pinacle award winners with their awards.

WA performing arts sector celebrates the pinnacle of excellence 🎉

Media release

Excellence in Western Australia's live performance industry has been recognised with major awards presented across three categories at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards at Subiaco Arts Centre last night.

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

$3 million for lighting upgrades at southern suburbs sports hub

Media release

The State Government will invest $3 million to upgrade floodlighting at the Lark Hill Sportsplex in Port Kennedy to support participation in community sport.

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.

A museum display case with Commonwealth Games medals and other related historical documents

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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