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The winners celebrating on the podium after a Sail GP event

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

May 28, 2026
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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Referees at the Broome Basketball Carnival, 9,10, 11 Oct 2020

Kimberley athletes among those to benefit from community sporting grants

Media release

Five Kimberley sporting groups are among 17 groups receiving funds under the latest rounds of the Active Regional Communities grants program and the North West Travel Subsidy initiative.
Mowanjum Festival 2011 at Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre. Photo by Matthew Scurfield.

Grant program to support connection to Country

Media release

A grant program opening soon will support Western Australian Aboriginal people and organisations to undertake trips to renew links between community, Country and culture.
East Pilbara Arts Centre. Photo courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.

Landmark project to map Pilbara’s Aboriginal art movement

Media release

A new landmark project will map the Pilbara Aboriginal art movement for the first time, providing insight into the development of the region's unique Aboriginal art, artists and art centres.
Norman Tindale Collection cover showing an old photograph

New online resource helps trace Aboriginal family histories

Media release

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt today launched the Norman Tindale Collection which includes genealogical information and photographs from Aboriginal communities throughout Australia.
A group of people with media around desk with item from the collection

State Library acquires Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer collection

Media release

The State Library of Western Australia has recently acquired its latest treasures, a valuable collection of Graham 'Polly' Farmer memorabilia.
Performers at the Nannup Music Festival 30th anniversary parade, 2019. Picture by Giselle Natassia.

Grant programs to reignite regional arts and cultural activity

Media release

Regional Western Australia will become a hive of arts and cultural activity thanks to three grant programs opening this month, as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
WA Bike Month 2020

Record $50,000 boost for WA Bike Month events across the State

Media release

WA Bike Month is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever, with a record $50,000 in grants awarded to support 50 events to encourage people of all ages and abilities to give cycling a go.
A group of people outside of the new WA Museum

Aboriginal name for new WA Museum, ballot for tickets opens today

Media release

The spectacular new WA Museum in the Perth Cultural Centre has added an Aboriginal name — WA Museum Boola Bardip. Boola Bardip means 'many stories' in Noongar language.
rafting-up

Targeted funding program to benefit Tambellup and Albany projects

Media release

A new after-school program for Aboriginal youth in the Great Southern town of Tambellup will receive funding for a co-ordinator thanks to a State Government funding program.
A person swimming at a local swimming pool

Targeted funding to benefit community sport and recreation projects

Media release

Community sport and recreation projects are set to receive $100,000 under the State Government's Targeted Participation Program.
A general view of play during the round one NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Melbourne Storm at Optus Stadium on March 10, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Optus Stadium reaches 100th event milestone

Media release

Optus Stadium will welcome its 100th major event since its grand opening in January 2018, when the West Coast Eagles take on GWS Giants today (August 23).
Girls from Kununurra Netball Association travelling to Broome

Sporting club grants shaping healthier community venues

Media release

Applications have opened for Healthway's Summer Healthy Sporting Club Program.
Movie camera dolly on tracks

State Government issues casting call for film studio in Perth

Media release

The State Government is seeking proposals from the private sector to build, locate and operate a screen production facility in Western Australia.
Old camera and photographs on a timber table

Western Australian filmmakers to bring our stories to life

Media release

Applications opened today for emerging and mid-career filmmakers to access grants to make short films bringing stories from the State Library of Western Australia to life.
Western Australian Museum night view. Photo by Peter Bennett.

Creative programmers sought for WA’s spectacular new Museum

Media release

The State Government is calling for proposals from a range of businesses to deliver dynamic visitor experiences within the new Western Australian Museum.
Cycling race

Collie to Donnybrook Cycling Classic rides into its 95th year

Media release

Western Australia's premier road race and one of Australia's road cycling classics, the Collie to Donnybrook and Return Cycling Classic, will take place this Saturday August 15.

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