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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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Trails Planning Grants Program open. Image of rider using a modified hand mountain bike on a trail.

We’re planning for a future of sustainable, world-class trails in WA

30 January 2023
Following the release of the WA Strategic Trails Blueprint in October 2022, the State Government is now offering grants of between $5000 and $25,000 for local trail development projects.

Celebrating 50 years of our iconic Perth Concert Hall

27 January 2023
Perth Concert Hall celebrations to mark 50 years of performances at heritage-listed venue. World-renowned acoustics and brutalist architecture key features of 1,891 seat building. Golden ticket giveaway, exhibit and guided tours for venue-goers part of 50th birthday.
Two mountain bike riders on a trail in a National Park

Outdoor active recreation grants provide $395,798 funding boost

24 January 2023
Outdoor recreation activities throughout the State have received a boost with 20 projects set to share a total of $395,798 in funding from the Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants Program.
Football players celebrating after a win at a World Cup match

Women’s sports teams score grants to go for national glory

23 January 2023
Eight Western Australian women's sports National League teams have scored grants totalling $320,000 in funding awarded by the Sport and Recreation Minister.
FRINGE WORLD Festival. Photo by Jason Matz.

FRINGE WORLD 2023 launches with feel good vibes

20 January 2023
FRINGE WORLD Festival is back, providing a stage for arts and culture to thrive in Perth, with funding assistance from the State Government.
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Hands Oval redevelopment gets go ahead with additional funding

10 January 2023
The Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment in Bunbury has been given a boost with an additional $3 million investment by the State Government, increasing the total contribution to $8 million as part of the WA Recovery Plan.
Ghost Swim by Kelsey Ashe, Fremantle Biennale UnderCurrent19. Film Still Archival Photographic Print. Photography Kelsey Ashe.

Thirteen innovative arts projects share $668,353 funding

6 January 2023
The State Government has delivered funding for 13 new Western Australian arts projects through the Arts 15k-plus program.
Graphic with words, 'Arts and culture monitor Western Australia 2022. Fact sheet and survey report are now available on the culture and the arts research hub.'

Arts and Culture Monitor 2022

21 December 2022
An independent survey into how Western Australians view the arts shows strong public support for the value of the State’s arts and culture activities.
Inside the Bronze Box, State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Grants encourage vibrant theatre

20 December 2022
Two local theatre projects have been the recipients of funding through the 2022-23 round of the WA Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI).
74% of Western Australian audiences say they are 'ready to attend now' — the second-highest rate in the country.

Audience Outlook Monitor

19 December 2022
November 2022 results out now
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Screenwest gets $7.7 million funding support for 2022/23

19 December 2022
The State Government has confirmed its commitment to the continued development of the screen industry in Western Australia, providing Screenwest with a $7.7 million Lotterywest grant to support the production of film, television and interactive projects in WA.
Illustrations from Alice in Wonderland are arranged around a pattern of colourful concentric circles

Come and fall down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland

16 December 2022
Upend your expectations and reward your curiosity at the playful and highly immersive Wonderland exhibition, now on at the WA Museum Boola Bardip.
Stadium Karts promotional banner showing a person in a racing kart. Text reads, 'Racing from Jan 2023'

Stadium Karts to hit the track at Optus Stadium in January

16 December 2022
Australia's ultimate outdoor karting experience roars into Stadium Park at Optus Stadium this January.
Denmark players celebrate their team's victory during the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 Semi Final

Denmark makes WA home base for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

13 December 2022
Perth has been selected by Denmark as its base for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 following site inspections by team representatives.
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Distinguished WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022

8 December 2022
Distinguished Western Australian artists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the WA arts sector and community at the State Cultural Treasures Awards in Perth.
Audience participants on stage at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre

Regional funding creates new home-grown performances

6 December 2022
The State Government’s Made in WA funding will support four successful recipients to bring their Western Australian projects to fruition.

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