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A small group of people on a bush walking track in the Perth hills.

Intro to Trail Running Series on track

Apr 2, 2026
Trails WA has put Western Australians on the right track by recently hosting 3 introductory trail running events for people of all ages and abilities.
The Perth Concert Hall undergoing redevelopment works showing a building shell

Main works are underway for the Perth Concert Hall!

Mar 30, 2026
The redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall is now in full swing with the main works underway, marking an exciting new chapter in the revitalisation of Perth’s iconic home of music and entertainment.
Photo of a child in a theatre with text: Kids Access All Areas - claim by 31 May 2026

It’s nearly curtain call!

Mar 30, 2026
Thousands of WA kids have enjoyed arts and culture thanks to the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program.
A group of women in kayaks on a calm river

Pause for Life — Supporting women through movement, connection and Government investment

Mar 27, 2026
Paddle WA is on board a unique Western Australian initiative that’s assisting women navigating menopause.
Outside of the Perth Film Studios in front of a sculpture

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.
An aerial view of tennis courts at Montrose Park

Montrose Park upgrades serve up better community tennis facilities

Mar 26, 2026
Girrawheen's local sporting clubs and community members are set to benefit from upgraded facilities at Montrose Park, with the redevelopment of the Montrose Park Amenities Building now complete. 🎾
4 people stand next to Margaret Medcalfe

WA’s second State Archivist turns 100

Mar 26, 2026
Celebrating her 100th birthday today, former Western Australian State Archivist, Ms Margaret Medcalf OAM, has made some noteworthy marks in history or her own.
A female swimmer holds up her arms in a victory pose in the pool

Power Her Play — Girls Leading the Lane 🏊🏻‍♀️

Mar 25, 2026
Throughout March, the Western Australian Government is celebrating the women and girls who power our sporting community through the Power Her Play campaign – shining a spotlight on participation, leadership and inclusivity.
A group of primary school children sit around a yarning circle with an Aboriginal elder in the centre

PALS program empowering reconciliation through education

Mar 24, 2026
Western Australian schools will deliver initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal cultural learning, with 41 schools sharing in $192,667 through the State Government's Term 4 Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
4 people stand outside a building

Aboriginal History WA hits the road in the Goldfields 🛣️

Mar 24, 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport’s (CITS) Aboriginal History WA (AHWA) team travelled through the Goldfields this month, delivering Aboriginal family history information sessions and connecting with Aboriginal people and local organisations across the region.
The starting line with 100s of cyclists lined up at the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships

Sport and events calendar receives funding boost

Mar 20, 2026
The State Government is supporting a diverse calendar of sport and recreation events across Western Australia, with 51 organisations sharing in almost $1.78 million in funding.
Three school age children on a sporting field

Funding boost to open school sport facilities to local communities

Mar 18, 2026
More than $4 million has now been invested in the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program, supporting schools to share access to their sporting infrastructure with local community clubs across Western Australia.
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