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A scene from pare Parts Puppet Theatre's production of 'Hometown'.

Funding boost sets stage for regional creative performances tour

Sep 18, 2026
Regional communities across Western Australia will receive greater access to a range of creative performances in 2027 with $424,315 in support from the State Government through the Regional Creative Industries Fund (RCIF).

Strong first year delivers results for Western Australia

Sep 17, 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) has delivered a successful first year, achieving strong results across tourism, creative industries, sport and recreation, multicultural affairs, and Aboriginal cultural initiatives.
A campaign graphic which reads Make ART happen.

Register now for AusArt Day 2026

Sep 17, 2026
AusArt Day is a unified call to action aimed at amplifying the visibility of arts philanthropy.
The PICA building within the Perth Cultural Centre, surrounded by hoarding and construction works

A revitalised Perth Cultural Centre is taking shape

Sep 16, 2026
Project progress to September 2026 – Stay up to date!
A small groop of people observe a worked back of stage.

Strengthening the State's performing arts workforce

Sep 16, 2026
The State Government is supporting the future of Western Australia's performing arts workforce in partnership with CircuitWest through an expanded TechWest Conference and the launch of a new Technical Traineeship Pilot Program.
A coach talks to a her team at a Beach Volleyball competition

Emerging WA sporting talent backed by $4.5 million investment

Sep 15, 2026
The State Government will invest $4.5 million over the next three years to strengthen sporting pathway environments and experiences for athletes, coaches, and officials across Western Australia.
A coach huddles around a women's sport team on an indoor court

Funding to help boost access to sport and recreation

Sep 15, 2026
The State Government is investing more than $15.1 million in the delivery of sport and active recreation opportunities across Western Australia through the 2026-27 Industry Investment Program.
Behind the Scenes at Perth Filom Studios Open Day

It’s giving main character energy

Sep 14, 2026
Perth Film Studios enjoyed a blockbuster opening weekend, welcoming a cast of thousands for a behind the scenes look at WA’s state of the art production facility.
A large crane installing lighting towers at the Esperance Tennis Club

Shining a new light on Esperance Tennis Club

Sep 8, 2026
New sustainable LED floodlights have been installed at Esperance Tennis Club thanks to a $41,243 contribution from the State Government through the Club Night Lights Program.
Olympic Endurance Swimmer, Kyle Lee stands in front of press microphone

Western Australia secures nation's first Endurance Swimming Hub 🏊🏽

Sep 3, 2026
Perth will stake its claim as the home for endurance swimming, with the announcement of $2.55 million in funding to establish Australia's first and only Endurance Swimming Hub at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS).
Flood lights lighting up the Glen Huon Reserve while people train on the pitch.

Upgrades to shine a new light on Glen Huon Reserve 🔦

Sep 2, 2026
Glen Huon Reserve in the Shire of Dardanup is shining brighter, with the installation of four new 200 lux light towers now complete.
An aerial view of the Bunbury's community courts project

Game on as Bunbury's community courts project breaks ground 🪏

Sep 2, 2026
Ground has officially been broken on Bunbury's new community courts project, marking the start of construction for this landmark project set to transform sport and recreation across the South West.
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