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A historical photo of the Dulhi Gunyah Orphanage in East Victoria Park, circa 1911. Image is from the Western Mail, 23 December 1911, page 11.

Aboriginal family history information preserved in new index

Jan 28, 2026
Historic records detailing the experiences of Aboriginal children placed in the Dulhi Gunyah Orphanage in East Victoria Park between 1909 and 1919 have been preserved in a newly developed, searchable database.

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Matt Hayes, Matt Fulton and Minister Templeman posing with sports equipment.

True Sport a game changer for WA sport sector

21 March 2023
The State Government has awarded SportWest more than $440,000 to develop an initiative that invests in the future of the Western Australian sport sector.
Baldivis MLA Reece Whitby, City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin and Premier and Rockingham MLA Mark McGowan standing on the new indoor court holding sports balls.

$38.9 million sporting complex to benefit generations to come

21 March 2023
A $38.9 million infrastructure project to provide sporting and recreational facilities in Perth's southern suburbs has reached completion and will benefit local surrounding communities.
An artist's impression of the new screen production facility

Have your say on the State’s new screen production facility

17 March 2023
The community is invited to have their say on the development application for Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility.
An artist's impression of the Donnybrook recreation precinct redevelopment

WA Recovery Plan funding supports Donnybrook recreation precinct redevelopment

17 March 2023
Extensive redevelopment of the Donnybrook Community Sporting, Recreation and Entertainment Precinct is on track to begin in October this year, using $6 million in funding from the State Government’s WA Recovery Plan.
Minister Templeman in a wheelchair with a group of Para badminton players on a badminton court

Mandurah courts 2023 Para Badminton International

14 March 2023
Badminton fans will be wowed with drop shots, serves and shuttlecocks aplenty as Western Australia hosts the 2023 Para Badminton International for the first time ever this October.
Illustration of a band on the back of a truck with many speakers

High Voltage ready to rock Fremantle in the spirit of Bon Scott

13 March 2023
Western Australia's new free homegrown High Voltage rock n' roll festival inspired by local legend Bon Scott will take to the streets of Fremantle in a huge celebration of local talent and creativity.
Artist's impression of the northern façade

Extra $97.6m to make Perth Concert Hall home of music in WA

13 March 2023

Media release

The Premier has announced an extra $97.6m in State Government funding towards the Perth Concert Hall redevelopment, while attending the opening of the WA Symphony Orchestra (WASO) 2023 classical season.
2 groups of people standing in front of a window display for Girls Can Play & Win campaign

Exhibition celebrates women in sport

8 March 2023
Courage, strength, grit and passion — the Girls Can Play, Wall of Fame Exhibition at Forrest Chase in Perth recognises some of our most inspiring local athletes to celebrate the achievements of women in sport.
A crowd of concert-goers waiting for Ed Sheeran to perform at Optus Stadium in the evening.

Ed Sheeran to hit a high note in largest ever WA concert

7 March 2023
Global music sensation Ed Sheeran is expected to set a new attendance record when he takes to the stage at Optus Stadium this weekend.
A group of people wearing high vis and hard hats standing on a cleared site

Work begins on East Freo Oval redevelopment

2 March 2023
The East Fremantle Oval redevelopment project has reached a major milestone with the start of construction work.
A poster of an artwork by Beverley Rogers with the words, 'See your banner fly in the 2023 Reconciliation Week Street Banner Program'.'

Banners are a striking way to display support for reconciliation

28 February 2023
Bookings to sponsor a Reconciliation Week street banner have now been extended to Friday 10 March 2023.
2 business professionals talking and referring to a notepad inside a sporting facility. Text reads, 'Executive Management Professional development Grants Program open'.

We’re helping bring out the best in WA’s state sporting associations and peak bodies

28 February 2023
Grants of up to $4000 are now available under the Executive Management Professional Development Grants Program.
Montage of 4 images. A person riding a kart, two people swimming in a lane, a person on a mountain bike and a close-up image of a basketball.

Funding supports regional sport and recreation activities

27 February 2023
More than $32,000 in funding has been allocated to provide opportunities for people in regional Western Australia to participate in sport and recreation activities, including capacity building projects.
Hikers walking across a new bridge

Expression of interest — community members

24 February 2023
Expressions of interest are invited for community members for the WA Trails Reference Group (TRG) for the period of March 2023 to March 2025.
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Cricket pitch perfect — Carmen at the WACA Ground

24 February 2023
Audiences should prepare to be bowled over as the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground plays host to operatic masterpiece Carmen in association with Perth Festival.
Brett Patten

Brett Patten scores a winning shot at SportWest Awards 2022

24 February 2023
We’re proud to share that the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ Sports Administrator of the Year Award 2022 goes to Brett Patten, CEO of Tennis West.

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