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New funding connects Indian Ocean art and culture with WA in 2027

Oct 23, 2026
The Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA), a festival of contemporary craft in Western Australia, will run from September to December next year with $500,000 in State Government support.

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Perth Glory Football Club to continue as the A-League team in WA

19 February 2024

Media release

Perth Glory Football Club will continue as the A-League team in Western Australia following confirmation the Pelligra Group has purchased the club.
Female athlete holds Australian flag above her head on a running track. with text announcing grants of $5000 to assist Olympians and Paralympians

Grants for WA’s Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls to head to Paris 2024 Games

18 February 2024

Media release

As the world counts down to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, more than $1.3 million in State Government funding is being made available to help Western Australian athletes who are heading to France for Team Australia.
Person with a backpack hiking on a walking trail in the Kimberley

$900,000 in community grants available to blaze trails across WA

12 February 2024

Media release

Grants of up to $50,000 are now available for new community-led trail projects in Western Australia.
Close up selfie of Red Rock Run producer Miriam Stein; writer Meg Shields and director Cathy Randall with Pilbara landscape in the background

New feature film Red Rock Run to be produced in Pilbara

9 February 2024

Media release

Western Australian writer Meg Shields’ debut feature film, Red Rock Run, has been greenlit for production in the Pilbara later this year.
5 children are lined up in a public swimming pool.

Pool entry pilot program ending summer with a splash for kids

8 February 2024

Media release

As cost-of-living pressure rises alongside the summer temperatures, the State Government is introducing a free pool entry pilot program across the Gascoyne, Midwest, Wheatbelt, and Great Southern regions for eligible children and young people.
Premier of Western Australia, and Minister for Culture and the Arts presenting two Lotterywest grant certificates to the CEO of Screenwest at the construction site that will house the state’s new screen production facility

Blockbuster funding year for Screenwest — $9.2 million in 2023/24

8 February 2024

Media release

The State Government is showing its support for WA’s screen industry with a blockbuster funding announcement of $9.2 million in Lotterywest grants for 2023/24 — an additional $1.5 million compared to the previous year.
Architects drawing of the proposed Albany Surf Life Saving Club

Albany Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment begins

5 February 2024

Media release

The $3.35 million expansion and redevelopment of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club begins today.
Left to right: Community Education Officer, Duane Kelly; AHWA client Roma Winmar and NITV journalist Kearyn Cox

National Indigenous TV help promote Aboriginal History Unit

11 January 2024

Media release

Visitors to level 3 of the State Library had a surprise this week when a crew from National Indigenous TV came to film a story promoting the Aboriginal History WA
Graphic with the words, "You're in a Protected Entertainment Precinct" and a background of out of focus lights at night

Violent offender bans keeping Perth’s entertainment precincts safe

21 December 2023

Media release

Dozens of violent and anti-social offenders have been banned from entering the five Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs), one year on from the introduction of laws aimed at keeping these areas safe for people to enjoy.
2 students using magnifying glasses at the beach with the words, 'Creativity for Schools Program'

School funding for students to foster creative learning skills

21 December 2023

Media release

Encouraging creative learning and critical thinking are at the heart of the latest financial support provided by the DLGSC for an extensive range of projects that will improve the skills and talents of Western Australian children and young people.
Mel Walley-Stack, Director of AHWA , Minister and Mark Chambers from AHWA looking at historical records.

New face-to-face space for Aboriginal people seeking family history

19 December 2023

Media release

Aboriginal people who want to learn more about their family history now have a dedicated client space within the State Library to request ancestry information and research services.
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Start of Banned Drinkers Register changes to reduce alcohol harm

18 December 2023

Media release

New laws to enhance the Banned Drinkers Register and help tackle the ongoing issue of alcohol related harm, are in effect from 14 December 2023.
Monatage of 4 images showing grass playing field, swimming pool, cricket player, lawn bowls player

More than $2.1 million boost for sport and recreation facilities

15 December 2023

Media release

27 sport and recreation projects throughout Western Australia are benefitting from more than $2.1 million in funding from the State Government's latest small grants round.
Outdoor community swimming pool lanes with a shade sail covering.

$4.9 million funding splash for Kununurra swimming pool

14 December 2023

Media release

The State Government is splashing extra cash towards water activities in the East Kimberley by investing an additional $4.9 million in the redevelopment of the Kununurra Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
Photograph: Image is Minister Templeman, Carolyn Turnbull from Tourism WA, Producer James Grandison from Arenamedia, Rikki Lea Bestall, Screenwest CEO on the set of The Surfer

It’s a wrap for WA production of The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage

12 December 2023

Media release

As filming for the psychological thriller The Surfer wraps up in the South West this week, figures are coming to hand showing the flow on economic benefits to the region from the State Government supported production.
A small group of people looking at Aboriginal art works on the wall in an art gallery

First Nations organisation takes reins for major arts showcase

6 December 2023

Media release

The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA) has been awarded $930,000 by the State Government to lead a major event on the WA arts calendar for 2024-2026.

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