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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.

State Cultural Treasures Awards 2024

Jul 16, 2024

Nominations are now open for the State Cultural Treasures Awards 2024.

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$350,000 available for community causes — grant applications now open

Jul 8, 2024

Applications are now open for the Gaming Community Trust grants program which distributes unclaimed gambling winnings to worthwhile community causes.

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KidSport voucher boost to ease cost of living pressures for WA families

Jul 7, 2024

The State Government has announced a major increase in support for Western Australian families struggling to cover the cost of children’s sport — with financial assistance available through KidSport almost doubled for the financial year 2024-25.

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Au revoir to West Aussie athletes heading to Paris Games

Jul 4, 2024

With just weeks to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier of Western Australia and Minister for Sport and Recreation have farewelled WA athletes travelling to France for the Games.

Flash mob during the KickstART Market, at the Youth Week WA KickstART Festival in Northbridge.

Arts funding to benefit young creatives, writers and musicians

Jul 3, 2024

The State Government is investing $1.6million in 3 arts organisations over the next 2 financial years in its latest show of support to the Western Australian arts sector.

Aboriginal community in the Pilbara says yes to alcohol ban

Jun 28, 2024

For the first time, the Aboriginal community of Strelley in the Pilbara has decided to ban alcohol to reduce harm to its residents and provide a place for healing.

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Tickets on sale for week-long festival of women's football

Jun 28, 2024

Football fans can now secure their spot at the much-anticipated Perth International Football Cup later this year, with general admission tickets now on sale.

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