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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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Indigenous Leadership Program making waves in Peel 🏄🏻

School students across the Peel region are making waves through a unique surfing program that’s uplifting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

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Revealed: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists

A platform for cultural truth-telling, visibility and opportunity.

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Australian Performing Arts Market Brings the World to Perth

As local, national and international delegates streamed into Perth at the end of February, global connections and creativity were the focus of the week, with performing arts professionals showcasing their productions ready to take to the world stage.

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Red carpet rolled out for CinefestOz and State's silver screen future

Media release

The State Government is rolling out the red carpet for Western Australia's screen sector, with a $2.6 million investment from the 2026-27 State Budget to secure the future of CinefestOz through to 2029-30.

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Thundersticks women inspire the next generation 🏑

The Perth Thundersticks women continue to set the standard on and off the hockey field.

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Adaptive volleyball growing participation and inclusion across WA 🏐

Volleyball WA is setting itself as one of Western Australia’s brightest examples of inclusive sport.

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Major State Budget support for key arts organisations and events

Media release

This year's 2026-27 State Budget will continue to support Western Australian arts organisations with nearly $40 million to back WA's creative industries.

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Western Australian Aboriginal art showcase returns to Boorloo 🎨

Western Australia's top Aboriginal art showcase Revealed will return to Boorloo (Perth) on Saturday 18 April 2026, showcasing the strength and diversity of Aboriginal creativity through a free exhibition and vibrant open-air art market.

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Byford ready to ride with upgraded facilities 🚴🛹

Media release

The new Byford Bike Pump Track and upgraded Byford Skate Park now complete and ready for the community.

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WA Music Week 2026 back with major boost for WA's music industry ♪♫♪

Media release

Western Australia's vibrant music scene will step into the limelight again this August, with the return of WA Music Week 2026 in Fremantle.

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CITS Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026-31

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) has released its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2026–31

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Revealed is coming…

WA’s biggest celebration of Aboriginal art returns to Boorloo (Perth) this April.

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$1.3 million Warmun Oval redevelopment ready for bounce-down

Media release

Redevelopment of Warmun Oval is now complete ahead of the East Kimberley Football League season.

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Intro to Trail Running Series on track

Trails WA has put Western Australians on the right track by recently hosting 3 introductory trail running events for people of all ages and abilities.

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Main works are underway for the Perth Concert Hall!

The redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall is now in full swing with the main works underway, marking an exciting new chapter in the revitalisation of Perth’s iconic home of music and entertainment.

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It’s nearly curtain call!

Thousands of WA kids have enjoyed arts and culture thanks to the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program.

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