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Drone view of the Albany Entertainment Centre at dusk

First call for expressions of interest to upgrade Albany Entertainment Centre

Oct 24, 2024
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for a builder to progress the next stage of repair works to the iconic Albany Entertainment Centre.

Cultural institutions supporting the growth and development of children

Oct 24, 2024
Children's Week 2024: A week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children across Western Australia.
Toby King and the Utility Belt book cover illustration and author Sharon Giltrow

New Chapter for WA children’s book author Sharon Giltrow

Oct 24, 2024
Western Australian children’s book author Sharon Giltrow is back with Toby King and the Utility Belt, the second book in her middle-grade series The Utility Belt.
Three ladies and one gentleman standing next to each other and smiling to the camera.

WA sport and recreation industry committed to children and young people’s safety

Oct 23, 2024
WA Children’s Week is a time to recognise the importance of, and reaffirm commitment to keeping our children and young people safe and free to enjoy their participation in community sport.
Aerial view of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) with the Aboriginal Cultural Centre project site location on Terrace Road carpark, Boorloo (Perth)

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 9

Oct 23, 2024
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre project Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its ninth meeting on 23 October 2024.

WA kids splash into summer with free regional pool entry

Oct 22, 2024
Eligible children throughout regional Western Australia will have free access to local pools this summer following a successful trial of the KidSport Regional Pool Program earlier this year.

Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2024

Oct 21, 2024
Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week for 2024.
Children's Week WA 2024 18 to 27 October 2024

Celebrating our amazing children and inspiring the next generation

Oct 18, 2024
Children's Week 2024: a week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children throughout Western Australia
Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman with Squash WA General Manager Leigh Kaye on a squash court.

Squash reaps benefits from centre upgrade in Belmont

Oct 17, 2024
Players are already reaping the benefits from upgrades underway at the Belmont Squash and Sports Centre with $1.6 million in funding allocated to the project through the State Sporting Infrastructure Fund.
Image of a court gavel and scales of justice, with text: Prosecution update.

Councillor fined

Oct 15, 2024
A local government councillor has been found guilty by the Magistrates Court of one count of breaching confidentiality under the Local Government Act 1995 (LG Act) with respect to a minor breach complaint.
Minister Templeman with 3 BMX bike riders

Byford bike pump track and Keirnan Park projects on track

Oct 15, 2024
Major improvements to sport and recreation facilities in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale are on track thanks to combined WA Government funding of more than $23 million dollars.
A person on a trail bike rides through the forest

Grant to fund a feasibility study to help establish off-road vehicle hub for Manjimup

Oct 14, 2024
The WA Government has provided $57,000 in funding to the Shire of Manjimup to help establish an off-road vehicle (ORV) hub that will cater for the growing popularity of this recreational activity.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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