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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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Pilbara and Kimberley to join in regional pools splash

9 September 2024

Media release

The successful KidSport Regional Pools Program is now diving into the Pilbara and Kimberley regions

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Long service leave improvements for local government workers

2 September 2024

Media release

New regulations for long service leave for local government employees are now in effect, providing a raft of improvements for around 23,000 Western Australian workers.

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$3.8 million for major redevelopment of Leederville Oval

Media release

The State Government has committed $3.8 million in funding towards a major redevelopment of Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville.

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DLGSC’s steadfast commitment to children and young people’s safety

Statement of Commitment sets the path for ensuring child safety is a priority at DLGSC and across its industry sectors.

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State memorial for legendary football icon John Todd

Media release

A State Memorial Service will be held at Optus Stadium today as Western Australia formally honours football legend John Todd who passed away on Tuesday 4 June at the age of 86.

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KidSport boost to support WA foster and family carers

Media release

Western Australians who foster or care for children alongside their biological children will be able to get KidSport vouchers for all 5 to 18-year-olds in their family.

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$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

Media release

A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

THEATRE 180 Executive Director Rebecca Davis and Artistic Director Stuart Halusz, with a life-size puppetry horse head

CinePlay production receives funding to tour WA

Media release

A unique stage production combining live theatre and cinematography will be experienced by more audiences across Western Australia thanks to $149,712 from the State Government.

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Avon Descent Community Festivals fun for the whole family

Media release

The popular Avon Descent paddling race is back for another year in 2024 and will once again be supported by community festivals in Northam, Toodyay, Swan and Bayswater.

Actors Melanie Filler and Tim Barretto stand in the Australian bush

End to End lands West Coast Visions 2024

Media release

Tim Barretto and Melanie Filler's Bibbulmun Track-set drama has been selected as the 2024 recipient of Screenwest’s highly coveted West Coast Visions initiative.

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Free Aboriginal ancestry and heritage sessions in Wheatbelt

Media release

First Nations people in the Wheatbelt have had the chance to learn about family history services available to them and were consulted about historic places at free ancestry sessions offered in the region this week.

Community sport and recreation facilities enjoy fresh funding

The latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been announced.

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KidSport vouchers on cusp of $50 million milestone

Media release

KidSport will soon reach the $50 million milestone in providing vouchers to support children from low-income families to participate in community sport with demand growing for the program.

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Next up for regional WA: RACIP funding for emerging creatives

Media release

Emerging regional artists and creative professionals are set to benefit from the latest round of funding delivered through the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).

The Overture cast includes Luke Bracey (left), Bryan Brown and Susie Porter.

Production begins on Bruce Beresford film Overture

Media release

Various locations across Perth and the Wheatbelt region will provide a spectacular backdrop to a powerful, funny and moving family story written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Bruce Beresford.

The cover of one of the winning entries from the Book Builders Challenge — Lucy the Lonely Dog by Phoebe Lim

Funding supports budding creatives at school

Media release

Budding young authors and illustrators from East Victoria Park Primary School and Education Support Centre have been able to create and publish their books thanks to a $37,354 Creativity for Schools program grant.

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