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Perth Thundersticks team photo

Thundersticks women inspire the next generation 🏑

Apr 29, 2026
The Perth Thundersticks women continue to set the standard on and off the hockey field.
two teams of volleyball players sit on an indoor court, playing adaptive volleyball

Adaptive volleyball growing participation and inclusion across WA 🏐

Apr 22, 2026
Volleyball WA is setting itself as one of Western Australia’s brightest examples of inclusive sport.
A silent disco is taking place in a rotunda in a park

Major State Budget support for key arts organisations and events

Apr 21, 2026
This year's 2026-27 State Budget will continue to support Western Australian arts organisations with nearly $40 million to back WA's creative industries.
two women look through unframed paintings on canvas at a market

Western Australian Aboriginal art showcase returns to Boorloo 🎨

Apr 17, 2026
Western Australia's top Aboriginal art showcase Revealed will return to Boorloo (Perth) on Saturday 18 April 2026, showcasing the strength and diversity of Aboriginal creativity through a free exhibition and vibrant open-air art market.
An aerial view of the Byford pump track

Byford ready to ride with upgraded facilities 🚴🛹

Apr 16, 2026
The new Byford Bike Pump Track and upgraded Byford Skate Park now complete and ready for the community.
Text graphic reads: WA Music Week 4026, 7 to 16 August

WA Music Week 2026 back with major boost for WA's music industry ♪♫♪

Apr 16, 2026
Western Australia's vibrant music scene will step into the limelight again this August, with the return of WA Music Week 2026 in Fremantle.
2 people play musical instruments

CITS Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026-31

Apr 16, 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) has released its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2026–31
2 artist sit in front of their dot-style paintings

Revealed is coming…

Apr 14, 2026
WA’s biggest celebration of Aboriginal art returns to Boorloo (Perth) this April.
A grassed sporting oval with trees in the background

$1.3 million Warmun Oval redevelopment ready for bounce-down

Apr 13, 2026
Redevelopment of Warmun Oval is now complete ahead of the East Kimberley Football League season.
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.
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