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A team of rowers on the river

Western Australia rowing builds bridges with Asia through sport

Nov 26, 2025
Rowing WA is strengthening international ties and showcasing our State as a premier rowing destination through its Asian Engagement Program.

Resilience rolls out in the Kimberley: a slam dunk for community wellbeing

Nov 25, 2025
In the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie, as Kimberley communities began to rebuild, recovery took centre court with support from the WA Government’s Community Recovery Grants Program.
The newly built sporting pavillion at the Stan Twight Reserve

Stan Twight Reserve upgrades light way for more community sport

Nov 25, 2025
A major redevelopment to Stan Twight Reserve in Rockingham has officially opened, delivering modern facilities and upgraded lighting to support the growing needs of local sporting clubs and the wider community.
An aerial view of the ground works on a sporting oval

Ray Owen Reserve playing fields expansion underway

Nov 25, 2025
Work is underway to deliver a new playing field and upgraded facilities at Ray Owen Reserve in Lesmurdie, supported by a $5 million investment from the WA Government
16 Days in WA graphic

16 Days in WA — Stop Violence Against Women

Nov 25, 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is proudly supporting the 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign from 25 November to 10 December, to encourage all Western Australians to play their part in preventing family and domestic violence.
a detail of the painting Murrunpa by Melissa Sunfly

Book your National Reconciliation Week Street Banner!

Nov 24, 2025
Each year, banners fly across WA to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and share the message of reconciliation.
Graphic reads: Back WA artists! Wear your tee on AusMusic T shirt day. 27 November

AusMusic T-Shirt Day — 27 November 🎶

Nov 21, 2025
Wear it loud and support WA music!
A group of primary school student gather around a backlit artwork on a table

PALS program strengthens cultural understanding in WA schools

Nov 20, 2025
WA schools will deliver new Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives, with 16 schools sharing in $78,695 through the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
People play basketball outdoors, with text: Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program now open.

Funding to support WA sport and recreation events in 2026

Nov 20, 2025
The WA Government is offering funding support to help organisations deliver a vibrant calendar of sport and recreation events across the State in 2026.
Two images of Basketball play Ethan Powell playing basketball

Lakeside basketball gun to represent his country

Nov 12, 2025
Lakeside Lightning product Ethan Powell will swap his Western Australian Basketball League jersey to green and gold as he represents Australia at the 2025 Deaflympics in Japan this November.
Exhibition sign "all that country holds' at entrance to art gallery

From the regions: Art across WA and beyond

Nov 12, 2025
Western Australia’s creative talent is uniquely diverse and, as recognised in Creative WA, our regional and outer metropolitan communities play an important part in our creative ecosystem.
5 people stand together at the CinefestOz film festival in Busselton.

Oz screen industry winning big

Nov 12, 2025
WA recently celebrated the best of Australian film making with the biggest national film prize being awarded during the CinefestOz film festival in Busselton.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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