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Australian Judy Davis in first production at the Perth Film Studios 🎬

Mar 26, 2026

Australian actress Judy Davis will star in the first production at the Perth Film Studios, a new Stan Original series Two Birds with Stephen Peacocke and British BAFTA award winner Sheridan Smith.

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WA schools advancing reconciliation with local community projects

5 September 2025

Media release

Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program

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$25.7 million committed for South West indoor sports facility

5 September 2025

Media release

Ochre Project Services has been confirmed as the project manager for new basketball facilities at Bunbury's Hay Park Precinct.

Daisy Ridley in We Bury the Dead. Courtesy: Screenwest

Gripping locally produced film gets WA premiere screening 🎥

4 September 2025

Media release

Locally produced survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, premiered at the CinefestOZ Film Prize on Wednesday 3 September and Birthright will premiere on Friday 5 September 2025.

Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

Len Shearer Reserve makeover supports female participation

1 September 2025

Media release

Female and community sport in the City of Melville has received a major boost, with the completion of a $3.5 million redevelopment at Len Shearer Reserve under the Western Australian Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative.

A montage of three portrait photos of James Morton, Jon Tarry, Sharyn Egan

Art and sport team up at Australia’s home of hockey

Media release

Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.

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WA art hubs set for funding boost

Media release

New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.

An artist render of the new Pavilion at the WACA ground

Major announcement for world-class aquatic and health hub at the WACA Ground

Media release

The Western Australian Government, in partnership with WA Cricket, has announced the name and operator of the exciting new aquatic and health facility within the historic WACA Ground precinct in East Perth.

A group of young people stand behind a camera.

Art program funding to help boost wellbeing for young people

Media release

Young people across Western Australia are set to benefit from a new round of creative programs aimed at supporting mental, social and emotional wellbeing, as well as strengthening community connections.

Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

Next stage of Morgan Park redevelopment underway

Media release

Works begin on a brand-new multi-use pavilion to complete the transformation of this well-loved community sporting precinct.

A group of primary school student, in uniforms stand in the cricket nets with an adult.

School’s in for community sports across WA

Media release

Community groups and public schools across the state are benefitting from the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program following the announcement of the initiative’s first recipients.

Adrian Dzvuke support act for Coldplay, performs on stage at Optus Stadium Perth Australia

🎶Funding is now open for WA musicians to take up career defining opportunities!

Media release

The WA Government extended its initial 2018 commitment of $3 million for a Contemporary Music Fund in 2021 with an additional $3 million over 4 years through to 2025.

Aboriginal History WA heads to the Midwest for family history road trip

Media release

Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia's Storylines will be hitting the road and heading to the Midwest this August to deliver free family history information sessions for First Nations peoples.

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Supporting the next generation of WA creatives

Media release

Two new grant programs will soon open to support the next generation of Western Australian artists and arts workers, as part of the WA Government's plan to grow our creative industries

Western Australia’s Scouts and Guides groups are thrilled to now be included under the Government’s KidSport program.

KidSport program welcomes Scouts and Girl Guides

Media release

The Western Australian Government's KidSport program will now include Girl Guides and Scouts clubs, giving eligible children throughout Western Australia more choice in how they stay active and connected.

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Expressions of interest open for Stage 1 of Malaga Sports Precinct

Media release

The WA Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for construction partners to deliver Stage 1 of the Malaga Sports Precinct — a landmark project set to transform sporting infrastructure in Perth’s growing north-eastern corridor.

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Upgrades complete at Balcatta Etna Football Club

Media release

The WA Government's $1.3 million funding commitment to the Balcatta Etna Football Club is now being enjoyed by the community with the completion of field lighting and upgrades to the soccer clubrooms to cater for both male and female teams.

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