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Western Australians in world lacrosse championships

Jun 27, 2023

9 Western Australians are now in San Diego ahead of the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championships, with the pressure on to reclaim a podium spot after losing out in 2018 and 2014 from consistently finishing in the top 3.

Western Australian Premier's Book Awards 2023 Winners

Winners of the 2023 WA Premier's Book Awards announced

Jun 26, 2023

The 2023 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards winners have been announced at an award ceremony at the State Library of Western Australia.

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WA attracts biggest-ever screen production to the State

Jun 22, 2023

Season 2 of the award-winning crime series The Twelve will be filmed in Western Australia.

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Peel Sports Forum explores key issues facing sport

Jun 20, 2023

Spectator behaviour, club mental health and wellbeing, and retention of teenagers in sport were the key issues discussed at the ninth annual Peel Sports Forum at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club.

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Events build sport and recreation capacity around the state

Jun 14, 2023

26 sporting events have received funding in the latest round of the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program.

Aboriginal Cultural Centre team wraps up successful participation at AIATSIS Summit

Jun 9, 2023

Hundreds turn out to Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Summit, held at the Perth Convention Centre in Boorloo (Perth).

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Have your say: sport participation survey now open

Jun 6, 2023

All Australians are invited to have their say on the development of the nation’s first codesigned National Sport Participation Strategy through an online survey.

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Sport and recreation grants uplift inclusion and accessibility

Jun 1, 2023

A grants program designed to break down the barriers to participation in sport and recreation has received a $2.7 million funding boost over 3 years.

Gaming Community Trust Grants up to $50,000

Unclaimed gambling winnings to fund worthy community projects

May 30, 2023

Western Australian community projects will benefit from sharing in about $600,000 in unclaimed gambling winnings.

Thomas Dambo’s new Giant unveiled in Mandurah

May 29, 2023

Visitors now have even more to discover in the Peel/Binjareb region, with the popular Giants of Mandurah outdoor sculpture trail welcoming a new addition.

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Matildas coming to Perth for 3 Olympic Qualifier matches

May 25, 2023

A festival of football will be held in Perth as part of the Asian qualifying rounds for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the Matildas set to play 3 games at Perth Rectangular Stadium.

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Western Australian schools to celebrate FIFA Women’s World Cup

May 24, 2023

Western Australian school students will celebrate the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand this July and August with a series of activities and events coordinated by the Department of Education.

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