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Round 2 — Have your say

May 8, 2023
Regulatory Proposal Consultation Paper: Combat Sports Legislation
2 performers performing on stage. One is playing a guitar.

Augmented reality 3D artworks part of new Arts 15k-plus funding

May 5, 2023
The State Government has provided funding for 10 Western Australian arts projects through the Arts 15k-plus program for activities commencing after 1 May 2023.
Artists impression of the Ellenbrook Youth Centre

Youth centre to create new opportunities for local young people

May 5, 2023
The health, wellbeing and development of young people is at the heart of a brand new $6.46 million youth centre opening in Ellenbrook.
REVEALED WA Aboriginal Art Market

Revealed: WA Aboriginal Art Market welcomes buyers back

May 3, 2023
Indigenous artists from across the State will showcase their talents as Western Australia's biggest Aboriginal art market takes over the Fremantle Arts Centre grounds this Saturday.
Aerial view of Optus Stadium

Pat Farmer’s lap of mainland Australia begins above Optus Stadium

May 3, 2023
Ultramarathon runner Pat Farmer began his lap of mainland Australia at Optus Stadium this morning.
A group of people standing together on a netball court with the Minister.

Major boost to funding for community sport and recreation facilities

May 1, 2023
Community sport and recreation facilities throughout Western Australia will benefit from increased funding for upgrades, with an additional $7.5 million per year over the next 2 years funded in the 2023-24 State Budget.
Circus performers throwing a performer in the air

State Government’s record investment in Western Australian arts organisations

May 1, 2023
37 Western Australian organisations will receive a total of $56 million in a record-breaking round of the Arts Organisations Investment Program (AOIP).
3D render of new lookouts and trails.

Work begins on $5 million Bunbury lookout and trail transformation

Apr 26, 2023
Construction is now underway on a $5 million transformation of Bunbury's Maidens Reserve with an impressive scenic lookout and trail.
WACA conceptual design

State announces additional funding for the WACA Ground Improvement Project and Community Aquatic Facility

Apr 26, 2023
The State Government will commit an additional $32.2 million to the WACA Ground Improvement Project in the upcoming 2023-24 State Budget.
Painting done on Country drying by the fire. Ngurra Kutjuwarra (On Country, Together), Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation, 2021. Photo by Lucinda White.

Grants boost regional Aboriginal arts and culture sector

Apr 21, 2023
Eight arts organisations from regional and remote Western Australia will benefit from a total of $238,374 in funding from the Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building program.
A crowd in Forrest Place watching a large puppet being moved.

Round 3 recipients announced for State Government’s CBD revitalisation grants

Apr 18, 2023
The State Government’s investment in revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge continues with a further 15 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits sharing nearly $1 million of funding from the Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.
Artistic impression of Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment

Hands Oval redevelopment funding agreement signed

Apr 17, 2023
Construction can now commence on the Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment project after the State Government signed off on its $8 million financial assistance agreement with the City of Bunbury.
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