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Tables of people at a conference at Boola Bardip (Museum) with a huge whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling

Creative Learning Showcase champions creativity in education

Aug 6, 2026
Western Australia's educators, teaching artists, and arts organisations have come together for the second Creative Learning Showcase, celebrating innovative approaches to teaching and learning through creative processes.
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WA filmmaker secures funding for dark comedy debut

Aug 5, 2026
Western Australian writer and director Richard Vilensky has been named the recipient of the prestigious West Coast Visions 2026 initiative, securing production funding for his debut feature film Everyone's Having a Good Time But You.
the newly constructed State Squash Centre building in Belmont WA

Upgraded State Squash Centre unveiled ahead of World Championships

Aug 5, 2026
Western Australia's squash community is ready to welcome teams from around the world to its new home, with the redeveloped WA State Squash Centre officially open thanks to a $2.45 million investment.
An aerial view of the Little Italy festival at sunset, with Perth city skyline in the background

Little Italy takes over Stadium Park for Italian Football Festival

Aug 5, 2026
A taste of Italy has arrived in Perth, with Little Italy transforming Stadium Park into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, food, entertainment, and football.
a fleet of small sailing boats on the water during a sailing competition

All hands on deck for inclusive sailing ⛵

Aug 5, 2026
For more than a quarter of a century, Sailability WA has provided people with disabilities, of all abilities the unique and freeing experience of sailing.
three Pinacle award winners with their awards.

WA performing arts sector celebrates the pinnacle of excellence 🎉

Aug 5, 2026
Excellence in Western Australia's live performance industry has been recognised with major awards presented across three categories at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards at Subiaco Arts Centre last night.
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$3 million for lighting upgrades at southern suburbs sports hub

Aug 4, 2026
The State Government will invest $3 million to upgrade floodlighting at the Lark Hill Sportsplex in Port Kennedy to support participation in community sport.
Junior socer plays on a field with Italian football players

Fantastico! One week to go until blockbuster Italian Football Festival ⚽

Jul 31, 2026
The countdown is on for Western Australia's highly anticipated Italian Football Festival, with some of the biggest names and clubs in world football set to arrive in Perth over the coming week.
5 people in suits stand on a football oval

Perth to host AFL Origin in 2027 and 2029

Jul 29, 2026
Perth has scored yet another Australian-exclusive event, with the AAMI AFL Origin set to return to Optus Stadium in February 2027 and again in 2029.
A female mountain bike rider on a bush track

Supporting women to ride and connect 🚵🏼‍♀️

Jul 28, 2026
Raelene Mountford could count on one hand the number of times she had jumped on a bike, but in her 50s she saddled up and hasn’t looked back.
A museum display case with Commonwealth Games medals and other related historical documents

WA celebrates Glasgow Commonwealth Games with live site and special 1962 exhibition 🥇

Jul 28, 2026
Western Australians can experience the excitement of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in the heart of Perth, with selected events being shown live at Northbridge Piazza and a special exhibition celebrating the State's Games history.
5 people in high vis vests on a construction site

Construction underway on High Wycombe community sporting hub

Jul 28, 2026
Construction has begun on the new $6 million Scott Reserve pavilion in High Wycombe, with the facility set to provide a modern sporting hub for local clubs and the wider community.
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