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World premiere season of Beneath the Music presented by Encounter, produced by Performing Lines WA. Directed by Jay Emmanuel. Subiaco Arts Centre, May 2023. Photo by Dan Grant.

WA arts organisations share $1.32 million in WA Government grants

Sep 19, 2024
A total of $1.32 million in grants awarded to support 22 innovative arts organisation-led projects across Western Australia.
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Activity day highlights the growing importance of outdoor recreation in WA

Sep 18, 2024
DLGSC hosted its annual Industry Activity Day, an event that brings together stakeholders from both local and state government agencies with the outdoor recreation sector.

Hiking Participation and Active Outdoor Recreation Grants now open

Sep 18, 2024
Being active outdoors fosters a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy West Australian community.
A still from The Twelve featuring Sam Neill in his role of Brett Colby SC

Cameras roll in WA for new season of award-winning The Twelve

Sep 16, 2024
The critically acclaimed, award-winning series The Twelve has been given the green light for season 3 and is now in production in the South West of Western Australia.
Minister David Templeman speaking at an event welcoming our Olympians and Paralympians home.

WA's heroic Olympic and Paralympic athletes welcomed home

Sep 16, 2024
Western Australia's Olympians and Paralympians welcomed home and celebrated in Forrest Place.
RSPCA WA Chair Lynne Bradshaw, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley holding a small dog, and RSPCA WA CEO Ben Cave

Pet sterilisation funding to help WA dog and cat owners

Sep 16, 2024
The State Government is delivering a significant cost of living relief measure providing $500,000 to RSPCA WA to subsidise the sterilisation of dogs and cats in Western Australia.
Artist's impression of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment

$55 million rejuvenation to breathe new life into Perth cultural icon

Sep 15, 2024
The new design for the highly anticipated rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) has been unveiled today, with the transformation set to make the icon the heart of the city.
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Students explore creative flair through in-school grants 🎨

Sep 12, 2024
From writing and drawing to explorations in flora, students at a number of Western Australian schools will be exploring their creative side, thanks to the latest round of culture and the arts grants.
Sound technician wearing headphones holds up a microphone covered with a windsock. A regional river is in the background.

Funding strengthens rich storytelling culture

Sep 9, 2024
A new round of funding will support the gestation and birth of unique Western Australian Aboriginal stories, while also supporting the groups who tell them.
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Pilbara and Kimberley to join in regional pools splash

Sep 9, 2024
The successful KidSport Regional Pools Program is now diving into the Pilbara and Kimberley regions
Smiling movie goes sit in a theatre looking toward the screen.

Homegrown talent hits the red carpet at CinefestOZ

Sep 6, 2024
Homegrown talent is rubbing shoulders with international celebrities this week at Australia's premier destination film festival, CinefestOZ.
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New online portal helping more children and young people speak up

Sep 6, 2024
DLGSC has launched a new child friendly complaints webpage to provide children and young people with a dedicated online space to speak up and make a complaint about a DLGSC operated or funded service or program.
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