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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.
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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.
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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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CITS launches Multicultural Plan

Mar 17, 2026
CITS is fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment to better serve our community
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Game On, Girls initiative launched to boost teenage female sport participation

Mar 16, 2026
The WA Government is supporting more girls to stay involved in community sport with the launch of Game On, Girls, a new initiative designed to strengthen female participation at local sporting clubs.

Star Volunteers to be recognised in new program

Mar 13, 2026
Volunteers across Western Australia's sporting community will be recognised through the new WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program.
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Guided hikes open new pathways for young adventurers

Mar 11, 2026
Mackenzie Harrap’s experience through Destination Perth’s WanderFest for Beginners has set her on the right path, in a physical and aspirational sense.
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Perth crowds help AFC Women's Asian Cup break attendance record

Mar 9, 2026
After a blockbuster opening match in Perth, the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 has made history, smashing the all-time tournament attendance records after just 8 matches.
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Championing women this International Women’s Day 🦸🏻‍♀️

Mar 6, 2026
International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8 March 2026.

Poynter Primary is flying thanks to Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program

Mar 4, 2026
Poynter Primary School has teed off on an era of fun and fitness by opening a disc golf course throughout its grounds.
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Creativity takes centre stage with new funding for WA artists

Mar 3, 2026
A vibrant mix of performances, arts projects, and cultural initiatives will be delivered across Western Australia.
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Power Her Play kicks off in landmark month for WA women's sport

Mar 3, 2026
The WA Government has today launched Power Her Play, a statewide campaign championing women and girls in sport as Perth prepares to host the AFC Women's Asian Cup and a landmark run of world-class events.
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