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2 women stand at a lecturn, which has the City of Mandurah on it.

Volunteer leader recognised for two decades supporting Peel seniors

Sep 1, 2026
For 20 years, Jan McGlinn OAM has dedicated her time towards to serving the senior community in the Peel region
People playing basketball, with Norfolk Is Pine Trees and the beach in the background

Funding Program to attract and deliver quality events in WA now open

Aug 28, 2026
Applications are now open for the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program, which supports the delivery of a calendar of sport and recreation events in metropolitan and regional Western Australia.

Second chance for WA kids to unlock the world of arts and culture

Aug 27, 2026
Round 2 of the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program is now live, giving more children aged five to 15 will enjoy access to arts, cultural and creative events across Western Australia.
The new club rooms and facilities at Hartfield Park

New sporting facilities now complete at Hartfield Park

Aug 25, 2026
Upgrades at the City of Kalamunda's Hartfield Park Sporting Complex are complete, supported by a $620,000 State Government Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) grants and $80,000 in election commitments.
A family on the Lotterywest Federation Walkway in Kings Park

Western Australia kicked goals with Calcio Italiano ⚽

Aug 25, 2026
Western Australia’s Calcio Italiano Football Festival may be over, but for Victorian Inter Milan fan, Vince Salviani, the memories are on constant replay.
The construction at keirnan Park showing the steel framework of a large building

Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct passes halfway mark

Aug 21, 2026
Construction of Stage One of the Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct has reached the halfway milestone, marking significant progress on one of the largest community sporting infrastructure projects in Perth's south-east.
Image of a family group on a bush walking track

Free family history information sessions coming to East Kimberley

Aug 20, 2026
Aboriginal communities across the East Kimberley will have the opportunity to explore their family history at a series of free information sessions this September.
A group of Warlayirti Artists walking on Country

Connecting to Country grants strengthen culture and community

Aug 20, 2026
The State Government is supporting Aboriginal people and organisations across Western Australia to strengthen cultural knowledge, leadership and community wellbeing through the latest round of the Connecting to Country program.
A combat sports contestant on weight in and standing next to a trainer.

Body Mass Management Guidelines

Aug 18, 2026
Combat Sports Commission releases Body Mass Management Guidelines
Staff and a visitor sit at a table at the State Library discussing family history

Family History Month highlights Aboriginal History WA services

Aug 17, 2026
August is Family History Month, giving people the opportunity to explore their family history, learn more about their ancestors and strengthen connections to family and community.

Creative Learning Showcase a showstopper

Aug 14, 2026
If we’re asking students and young people to take risks, are we willing to do the same?
The new shared path in Serpentine

New shared path brings Serpentine's great outdoors closer

Aug 12, 2026
Locals and visitors can now enjoy a safer journey between the Serpentine town centre and iconic Serpentine National Park, following the completion of a new shared access path.
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