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Politicians and the media wearing hi-vis vests and viewing the Perth Films Studios

Perth Film Studios construction milestone preview tour

Apr 17, 2025
Construction of Perth Film Studios is now 60 per cent complete, on time and on budget, with the cameras expected to start rolling by April 2026.
Portrait photo of Lanie Chopping

Lanie Chopping appointed as Director General, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

Apr 17, 2025
From 1 July 2025
Portrait photo of Jeff Gooding

Commissioner appointed to the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley

Apr 15, 2025
A highly experienced and respected member of the Kimberley community, Mr Jeff Gooding PSM, has been appointed Commissioner of the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley by Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.
Sprinkers on the pitch at the Sam Kerr Football Stadium

Next stage of works to make Sam Kerr Football Centre even bigger and better

Apr 11, 2025
The WA Government has awarded a $4 million tender to a local Western Australian company to begin an exciting new chapter for the recently opened Sam Kerr Football Centre in Queens Park.
Artists and shoppers looking at painted canvas' at the Revealed art market

New and emerging WA Aboriginal artists Revealed

Apr 11, 2025
Western Australia's popular showcase of Aboriginal art, Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists, returns to Perth/Boorloo, presented in the heart of the Perth Cultural Precinct.
A person holds a mobile phone with a sports betting app open on the screen. In the backgrounds is a TV with a sporting game on

Changes to online gambling harm advertising

Apr 9, 2025
In line with the Australian government's National Consumer Protection Framework (NCPF) for Online Wagering, the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) has changed the messages online bookmakers must use to inform consumers about the potential harms associated with gambling.
An aerial view of a few people hiking on a mountain track.

Inclusive hiking initiative coming to the City of Kalamunda

Apr 7, 2025
New Hiking is for Every Body program aims to make hiking accessible for people of all abilities, helping more West Aussies experience the benefits of outdoor recreation.
Public Sector Reform March 2025

Public sector reform

Mar 31, 2025
From 1 July 2025 DLGSC will be renamed the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
A bartender making drinks at a pub

Making it easier to do business in WA — review of the Standards of Licensed Premises policy

Mar 31, 2025
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) has updated the Standards of Licensed Premises policy so it reflects a more modern, risk-based approach and removes duplication with other agencies’ requirements.
WA State Parliament

Gambling Regulations Amendments 2025

Feb 11, 2025
New gambling penalties, infringements, and National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering statutory requirements take effect from 6 February 2025.
A child's face , surrounded by Australian leaves, flowers and assorted florea.

Funding boost keeps creative arts learning in schools

Feb 5, 2025
Four projects designed to help disadvantaged students develop creative skills through curriculum-based learning experiences will share $355,665 in funding through the Creative Learning Partnerships Program.
A large group of people watch the stage at a music festival in the forest.

Major funding boost for CinefestOZ and regional arts organisations

Feb 5, 2025
Organisations delivering regional arts programs will share in more than $500,000 of additional Western Australian Government funding to address the rising costs of delivering arts activities and general cost of living impacts.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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