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Dreamtime at Maali to headline blockbuster AFL program in Perth

Oct 29, 2026

Western Australia will take centre stage in Australian football in July 2027, with the iconic Dreamtime fixture and Australian Football Hall of Fame confirmed for Perth.

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Join CITS Audit and Risk Committee – Registrations now open

CITS is seeking an experienced professional to join its Audit and Risk Committee as an independent member.

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Changes to leadership at Tourism WA

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Unique opportunity to revive prime Swan River heritage site

Media release

The State Government is seeking proposals to redevelop one of Perth's most significant State heritage-listed sites.

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WA creatives unearth historic tales from our State archives

A record number of 15 local creatives and researchers have been shortlisted for this year’s Margaret Medcalf Award for Excellence in Research using the Western Australian State Archives.

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PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative delivering for community

Media release

The PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative is delivering for community sport and recreation, with 432 infrastructure assets completed across Western Australia in its first year.

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Game On, Girls grants kick-start pathways for young female athletes

Media release

Delivering on election commitment to support the next generation of female athletes

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Work underway on $3.5 million Kwinana Loop Trail upgrade 🥾🚵

Media release

Upgrades to the Kwinana Loop Trail have officially begun, with the project set to improve connectivity and accessibility across the popular bushland trail network.

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Register for the Creative Learning Showcase 2026!

Hear from award-winning theatre director and creative producer Frank Newman and multi-disciplinary artist Kirli Saunders.

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Halls Creek oval officially opens for Round 1 of SEKFL season

Media release

The Halls Creek community celebrated the official opening of its upgraded oval this week, with local football returning to the venue for Round 1 of the South East Kimberley Football League (SEKFL) season.

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Creative organisations multiyear funding is now open!

Today we’ve launched new Creative Organisations Multiyear Funding Programs.

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Bright future for community sport at Cottesloe Oval 🔦

The WA Government is continuing to invest in community sporting infrastructure, with new floodlighting now installed at Cottesloe Oval through the Club Night Lights Program.

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Creative Industries Action Plan update

The Creative Industries Taskforce met again in March to prioritise actions that will support economic diversification outcomes across WA’s creative sector.

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Music and mental health take centre stage with WAM 🎤

The WA Government continues to champion the vital role music and creative expression play in supporting positive mental health, with Healthway returning as presenting partner of West Australia's Music's (WAM) flagship Song of the Year program.

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Game, set, match for new courts and lights at Robertson Park 🎾

The WA Government has served up another win for community sports, with the delivery of new floodlights, resurfaced courts and replacement fencing for Robertson Park Tennis Centre

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Perth unveiled as Australia's only SailGP race for 2027 season

Media release

Perth has secured the only Australian SailGP event on the 2027 global racing calendar, following its highly successful sold-out debut in 2026.

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HoopsFest locked in for Perth until 2028 ⛹🏻‍♀️

Media release

In a slam dunk for Perth, Australia's largest basketball festival, HoopsFest, has been secured by the State Government until 2028 in a new two-year deal.

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