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Free Aboriginal ancestry and heritage sessions in Wheatbelt

Aug 8, 2024

First Nations people in the Wheatbelt have had the chance to learn about family history services available to them and were consulted about historic places at free ancestry sessions offered in the region this week.

Community sport and recreation facilities enjoy fresh funding

Aug 8, 2024

The latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been announced.

KidSport vouchers on cusp of $50 million milestone

Aug 7, 2024

KidSport will soon reach the $50 million milestone in providing vouchers to support children from low-income families to participate in community sport with demand growing for the program.

A screen capture of a recording of 'promethe(us)' at The Blue Room Theatre as part of Kickstart, Teaghan Lowry

Next up for regional WA: RACIP funding for emerging creatives

Aug 7, 2024

Emerging regional artists and creative professionals are set to benefit from the latest round of funding delivered through the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).

The Overture cast includes Luke Bracey (left), Bryan Brown and Susie Porter.

Production begins on Bruce Beresford film Overture

Aug 6, 2024

Various locations across Perth and the Wheatbelt region will provide a spectacular backdrop to a powerful, funny and moving family story written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Bruce Beresford.

The cover of one of the winning entries from the Book Builders Challenge — Lucy the Lonely Dog by Phoebe Lim

Funding supports budding creatives at school

Jul 29, 2024

Budding young authors and illustrators from East Victoria Park Primary School and Education Support Centre have been able to create and publish their books thanks to a $37,354 Creativity for Schools program grant.

Olympic athletes from Men's Hockey team and Artistic Swimming

Extra WA support for athletes competing at Paris Games 🏅

Jul 25, 2024

As the Paris 2024 Olympics are about to get underway, the Government of Western Australia has announced extra support for Perth-based athletes competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Minister’s Place Innovation Awards 2024

Jul 22, 2024

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Local governments in WA are encouraged to have their placemaking initiatives recognised by entering this year’s Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards.

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WA women’s football clubs score State Government grants

Jul 22, 2024

Eight women’s football clubs in Western Australia have each scored $300,000 as part of State Government funding to ensure a lasting legacy after WA hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Minister for Culture and the Arts with DLGSC Director General and the State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022 winners, and representatives of winners who could not be there in person.

Time to nominate for 2024 State Cultural Treasures Awards

Jul 19, 2024

It is time to nominate senior Western Australian artists for their outstanding, lifelong contributions ahead of the 2024 State Cultural Treasures Awards. Nominations are open until 7 August.

School grants support sharing of Aboriginal cultures and histories

Jul 18, 2024

Students across the State from Albany to Exmouth and Fitzroy Crossing are benefitting from $796,000 in grants from the Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

Major construction milestone as Perth Film Studios take shape

Jul 16, 2024

Massive steel roofing structures are being lifted into place at the site of the Perth Film Studios, marking a major construction milestone for what will become a major creative centre for international and national film, television, and digital media production.

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