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Funding boost for arts venues in regional WA

Jun 21, 2024
11 regional performing arts venues and 11 regional public art galleries are set to benefit from up to $70,000 per annum over three years through the Regional Arts Venues Support program (RAVS).
Child riding a small off road motor bike on a gravel track.

Full throttle on laws to allow off-road vehicle online registrations

Jun 20, 2024
New laws to allow the online registration of off-road vehicles (ORVs) in WA have been introduced into Parliament as the WA Government goes full throttle on reform that will benefit riders, local governments and their communities.
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Funding to upgrade sporting venue changerooms

Jun 18, 2024
A million dollars in government funding will be used to support a project to retrofit and upgrade changeroom facilities at dozens of community football venues throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
Aerial view of a sailing regatta with text: Sport and Recreation Events Funding Grants Program

Sports events receive funding to make for a more active WA

Jun 17, 2024
From a run in Chittering called Chitty Chitty Run Run to Scarborough’s Groundswell Festival, local sport and recreation events have received more than $1 million in funding.
Two netball players in action, with text: Constellation Cup, Game 3.

Netball stars to shine as funding brings Constellation Cup to WA

Jun 17, 2024
The State Government is providing Netball WA with $550,000 to deliver the third in a series of four test matches between Australia and New Zealand, to be held in Perth.
A referee with a sports whistle in her mouth. Text reads Coaching and Officiating Grants Program

Coaches and officials get upskilled

Jun 17, 2024
34 state sporting associations have received funding to help upskill their coaches and officials. As part of the Coaching and Officiating Grants Program 2023/24, coaches and officials around the state will benefit from $436,375 in funding.
Cover of the DLGSC Strategic Plan 2024-2029

New strategy to guide DLGSC in achieving its goals over the next 5 years

Jun 14, 2024
DLGSC unveils ambitious Strategic Plan for 2024-2029
Architect's aerial view of the proposed Kunnunurra Aquatic and Leisure Centre upgrades

Bigger and better public pool to make a splash in Kununurra

Jun 14, 2024
Extra funding and cost savings have made it possible for Kununurra to have a new 50-metre public swimming pool, with the State Government meeting the bulk of the $14.5 million construction cost.
Two people hiking in the Perth hills, next to a grass tree and granite boulders

Jarrahdale trail opportunities set to reach new heights

Jun 14, 2024
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale have recently received Community Trail Planning Grant Program funding to continue the development of a trail facility, to cater for a broader range of trail users.
Inclusive Participation Grants Program branded image with people touching fists in a circle

$2.2 million in funding to boost inclusive participation in sport and recreation

Jun 13, 2024
Grants program making sure sport and recreation stays fun, safe and welcoming for everyone of all abilities.
Artists impression of Perth Film Studios

Perth Film Studios named as final agreement is signed

Jun 8, 2024
Western Australia’s new multi-million-dollar screen production facility, currently under construction, has hit another key milestone with the signing of an operations agreement underpinned by funding from the State Government.
8 people in hi-vis vests pose for a photo while 3 of the group turn the first sod for the development of the Youth Entertainment Space

Work now underway on $6.5 million youth entertainment space at Sutherlands Park Huntingdale

Jun 7, 2024
With the help of State Government funding, work is now underway to establish a $6.5 million Youth Entertainment Space (YES) and skate plaza at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale.
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