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Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is created

Jul 1, 2025
New functions to reflect the Public Sector Reform
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Becoming an elected council member forum

Jun 26, 2025
A free forum for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds who want to nominate for council
Western Australia’s Scouts and Guides groups are thrilled to now be included under the Government’s KidSport program.

KidSport program welcomes Scouts and Girl Guides

Jun 24, 2025
The Western Australian Government's KidSport program will now include Girl Guides and Scouts clubs, giving eligible children throughout Western Australia more choice in how they stay active and connected.
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Expressions of interest open for Stage 1 of Malaga Sports Precinct

Jun 24, 2025
The WA Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for construction partners to deliver Stage 1 of the Malaga Sports Precinct — a landmark project set to transform sporting infrastructure in Perth’s growing north-eastern corridor.
A litter of 7 yellow and black ladrador puppies

Guide Dogs WA's paw-sitive impact to continue

Jun 17, 2025
World-class breeding and cadet training program to be strengthened with a further $5 million in WA Government funding
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Upgrades complete at Balcatta Etna Football Club

Jun 16, 2025
The WA Government's $1.3 million funding commitment to the Balcatta Etna Football Club is now being enjoyed by the community with the completion of field lighting and upgrades to the soccer clubrooms to cater for both male and female teams.
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Construction begins on Keirnan Park Recreation and Sporting Precinct

Jun 13, 2025
Construction has begun on the first stage of the Keirnan Park Recreation and Sporting Precinct, a major project underpinned by a $22 million commitment from the WA Government.
Chad Anderson, Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Chad Anderson appointed as Director General, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Jun 10, 2025
Today the Premier announced the appointment of 5 Directors General of reformed public sector agencies.
Two groups of campers paddling on rafts with an instructor

80 years of adventure, learning and community at Bickley Camp

Jun 6, 2025
Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp is today celebrating 80 years of rich history where generations of Western Australians have discovered the joy of outdoor adventure, built lifelong memories, and grown through shared experience in nature.
Aerial view of the stage 2 development area.

Football scores as works begin on Stage 2 Sam Kerr Football Centre

Jun 5, 2025
The WA Government has officially kicked off Stage 2 works on Western Australia's premier football facility with turning the first sod on the $4 million contract to expand the Sam Kerr Football Centre today.
An Aboriginal artist painting at Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency.

Milestone for Aboriginal Cultural Centre as design tender released

Jun 4, 2025
Planning for a world class Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) is one step closer with the release of a design tender.
Construction works at the Norm Sadler Pavilion

Upgrades begin after $2.4m investment in Norm Sadler Pavilion

May 23, 2025
A community sporting hub in the City of Kalamunda is a step closer to completion with works underway on the upgrades to the Norm Sadler Pavilion at the Maida Vale Reserve.
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