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A litter of 7 yellow and black ladrador puppies

Guide Dogs WA's paw-sitive impact to continue

Jun 17, 2025
World-class breeding and cadet training program to be strengthened with a further $5 million in WA Government funding
Chad Anderson, Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Chad Anderson appointed as Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Jun 10, 2025
Today the Premier announced the appointment of 5 Directors General of reformed public sector agencies.
Two groups of campers paddling on rafts with an instructor

80 years of adventure, learning and community at Bickley Camp

Jun 6, 2025
Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp is today celebrating 80 years of rich history where generations of Western Australians have discovered the joy of outdoor adventure, built lifelong memories, and grown through shared experience in nature.
Aerial view of the stage 2 development area.

Football scores as works begin on Stage 2 Sam Kerr Football Centre

Jun 5, 2025
The WA Government has officially kicked off Stage 2 works on Western Australia's premier football facility with turning the first sod on the $4 million contract to expand the Sam Kerr Football Centre today.
A group of people in business attire sitting at a board room table, meeting.

Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs

Jun 5, 2025

LG Alert

Opportunity to provide feedback on draft regulations and orders to inform implementation of local government reforms
An Aboriginal artist painting at Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency.

Milestone for Aboriginal Cultural Centre as design tender released

Jun 4, 2025
Planning for a world class Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) is one step closer with the release of a design tender.
Construction works at the Norm Sadler Pavilion

Upgrades begin after $2.4m investment in Norm Sadler Pavilion

May 23, 2025
A community sporting hub in the City of Kalamunda is a step closer to completion with works underway on the upgrades to the Norm Sadler Pavilion at the Maida Vale Reserve.
DLGSC and DBCA delegates with the new Horse Trail Management Guidelines launched at the 2025 WA Trails Forum

New guidelines the mane event at WA Trails Forum

May 22, 2025
More than 150 key decision-makers from government, the not-for-profit sector and businesses came together in Mandurah at the 2025 WA Trails Forum to discuss and plan the future of trails and recreation and launch a key trail planning document.

First pitch complete for Australia’s home of hockey

May 21, 2025
The Australian Hockey Centre is on track, with completion of one of four new international-standard pitches, including lighting and turf upgrades.
An architects impression of the interior of the redeveloped Perth Concert Hall

Breaking ground raises curtain on concert hall refurbishment

May 20, 2025
Preliminary works commenced in April for the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall
An artist using a VR set

A renewed focus for WA’s Creative Industries

May 19, 2025
Culture and the Arts renamed Creative Industries highlighting importance in WA’s economic diversification.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre volunteer (centre) Hannah Bremner.

Connecting communities through volunteers

May 19, 2025
National Volunteer Week (19 to 25 May 2025) begins today with thousands of events and activities taking place across the country to celebrate.
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