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Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

$54 million to support vision for a Creative WA

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.
A motor bike rider on a jump at the Albany Moto Cross Club

Funding boost allows Albany Motorsport Park to zoom ahead

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government will provide an additional $2.67 million in funding towards Stage 1B of the Albany Motorsport Park project.
Students at Springfield Primary School Kallaroo, with Sue-Ellen Morphett, DLGSC stand on the school oval

$10 million to help unlock public school sports facilities for communities

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government has announced a $10 million initiative to help local communities access public school sporting facilities such as basketball courts, ovals and indoor sports halls.
Boola Bardip Museum in Perth

Share in WA stories with free museum entry

Dec 11, 2024
Entry to the Western Australian Museum's seven sites, including Boola Bardip, will be free this summer thanks to a $1.1 million WA Government program.
Aerial photo of Perth skyline and the Swan River with text: Diversity WA 2024 update report

Creative Industries a priority in WA’s economic framework

Dec 10, 2024
Diversify WA 2024 is out now and provides an update on the State’s economic blueprint
Jane Claxton, Brooklyn Bennett, DLGSC Regional Manager Toby Cotterell.

Regional athletes and officials recognised with annual sports awards

Dec 9, 2024
The 2024 Pilbara Regional Sports Awards celebrated and recognised the achievements of local community members making an impact in sport and recreation.

Helping survivors of family and domestic violence this Christmas

Dec 6, 2024
Story telling is a powerful way for survivors to share their experiences of family and domestic violence, but also educate victims how they can find help.
3 people jogging. Text reads: Events funding program 2024-25

Events funding boosts sport and recreation to keep WA moving

Dec 4, 2024
A cycling super challenge, wakeboarding tournament and ocean swim are just some of the events communities across Western Australia will be able to enjoy by participating or watching, made possible through WA Government sport and recreation funding.
A new basketball court and playground

$1.6 million funding delivers local youth and community projects

Dec 4, 2024
3 major recreation projects in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs have now been completed with a total investment from the WA Government of $1.6 million.
A large group of athletes stand with government and sports industry leaders to stand up to violence against women. The Swan River and a large 16 Days in WA billboard is in the background.

WA sporting community unites against family and domestic violence

Nov 28, 2024
Western Australia’s top athletes have united with government and sports industry leaders to stand up to violence against women.
A person holds a litter of 3 yellow labrador puppies

Transition process for local government regulation of pet shops

Nov 28, 2024
Since the Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Act 2021 was passed by the Western Australian Parliament, the State Government has been rolling out measures to stop puppy farming in stages.
Woman stands up and shakes the hand of a business colleague

Landmark local government reforms pass WA Parliament

Nov 28, 2024
The Local Government Amendment Bill 2024, which advances a range of major reforms including the new Local Government Inspector, has passed WA Parliament.
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