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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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Dot painting with fish. Text reads: Aboriginal History WA and Storylines are coming to the South West

Aboriginal History WA and the State Library take off on South West road trip

17 January 2025

Media release

Team members from Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia’s Storylines will hit the road this February to hold free family history sessions in the South West
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Arts funding ignites creative performances across WA’s regions

15 January 2025

Media release

WA’s regions are set to host a variety of exciting and unique performing arts experiences including performances of puppetry, dance, theatre, singing and more, through WA Government culture and the arts funding.
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Arts to thrive with $1.9 million in funding for cultural experiences

15 January 2025

Media release

Western Australians can look forward to plenty of exciting arts and cultural activities including various exhibitions, performances, theatre shows, educational workshops and much more through WA Government culture and the arts funding.
A large group of people at the Tjunukutjarra camp stand in a desert environment waving at the camera

Funding enables connection to Country

8 January 2025

Media release

The WA Government's Connecting to Country program supports Aboriginal people and organisations to deliver activities that preserve and ensure the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, culture and language.
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Funding brings arts and culture to life across WA’s regions

7 January 2025

Media release

Cultural storytelling, hip hop song creation, a readers and writers festival, and a country music muster are just some of the activities regional Western Australians will soon be able to participate in and experience through WA Government culture and the arts funding.
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Charter vessel liquor licence compliance checks

4 January 2025

Media release

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and WA Police Force have increased charter vessel liquor licence compliance and enforcement efforts.
Artist's impression of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment

Perth Cultural Centre Rejuvenation Project to commence soon

20 December 2024
After 3 years of extensive planning, work is about to start on transforming the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) precinct into an open, accessible and vibrant destination.
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WA communities enriched with upgraded sport and recreation facilities

20 December 2024

Media release

Improvements to sport and recreation facilities will soon flow from the latest Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) grants awarded by the WA Government.
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Fuelling for victory

19 December 2024
Join us in the New Year for a must-attend session on nutrition and weight management tailored specifically for combat sports athletes.
Raft making paddling

Public school camp costs reduced

17 December 2024

Media release

The WA Government has announced that $2.4 million is being made available to help with the cost of public school camps.
Gold coloured beer cans

Two Derby pubs fined a total of $140,000

13 December 2024

Media release

The licensees of 2 Derby pubs and the owner have been fined a total of $140,000 by the Liquor Commission of Western Australia for breaches of the Liquor Control Act 1988 relating to liquor restrictions that were in place in the Kimberley region.
Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

$54 million to support vision for a Creative WA

12 December 2024
The WA Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.
A motor bike rider on a jump at the Albany Moto Cross Club

Funding boost allows Albany Motorsport Park to zoom ahead

12 December 2024

Media release

The WA Government will provide an additional $2.67 million in funding towards Stage 1B of the Albany Motorsport Park project.
Boola Bardip Museum in Perth

Share in WA stories with free museum entry

11 December 2024

Media release

Entry to the Western Australian Museum's seven sites, including Boola Bardip, will be free this summer thanks to a $1.1 million WA Government program.
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Events funding boosts sport and recreation to keep WA moving

4 December 2024
A cycling super challenge, wakeboarding tournament and ocean swim are just some of the events communities across Western Australia will be able to enjoy by participating or watching, made possible through WA Government sport and recreation funding.
A new basketball court and playground

$1.6 million funding delivers local youth and community projects

4 December 2024

Media release

3 major recreation projects in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs have now been completed with a total investment from the WA Government of $1.6 million.

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