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Mulan residents of all ages parade with locally made fish puppets at the finale of Big Country Puppets’ project

New 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture in Western Australia

Aug 2, 2023
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has begun the development of a new 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture in Western Australia.
Close-up of the wickets and red cricket ball on green pitch.

$1.6 million investment in community sport and recreation infrastructure

Jul 31, 2023
Practice nets, synthetic bowling greens, sports court covers and increased access to sporting fields at night are just some of the ways the State Government’s latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) funds are being spent.
The Bledisloe Cup in focus with the Wallabies lined up behind it at Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium relives key moments with new memorabilia collection

Jul 31, 2023
A new collection of sport and entertainment memorabilia was unveiled at Optus Stadium today, capturing some of the key moments delivered by sports and entertainment stars from all over the globe since it opened in January 2018.
Hockeyroos and Kookaburras celebrate a win at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Funding to support elite hockey teams through to Paris Games

Jul 31, 2023
The State Government has thrown its support behind our elite hockey teams with a $400,000 investment to help take the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos through to the 2024 Olympics.
A group of 6 people pointing at a piece of paper. They are inside a basketball stadium.

New basketball courts bouncing into Kalgoorlie Boulder

Jul 31, 2023
$5 million election commitment to redevelop Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium.
A shallow depth of field focus photograph of a gaming machine

$10 betting cap now in force for electronic gaming machines on the main floor at Crown Casino Perth

Jul 25, 2023
The State Government continues to deliver reforms addressing concerns raised by the Perth Casino Royal Commission (PCRC), particularly around reducing the risk of gambling-related harm.
A collage of netballers watching a player shoot for goal and a baskeballers dribbling a ball on a court

State Government delivers slam dunk for Rockingham families

Jul 24, 2023
The State Government will invest $10 million towards upgrades at the Mike Barnett Sports Complex in Rockingham, delivering additional basketball and netball courts, and much needed maintenance works for the popular community facility.
A collage of portraits of the Steering Committee of the Aboriginal Cultural Centre Western Australia

Steering Committee to expand as centre’s planning extends across WA

Jul 21, 2023
Experienced Aboriginal community members announced to join project’s Steering Committee.
A blue gradient with texture with the words, 'Minister for Local Government Place Innovation Awards'

New awards showcase the best in local government innovation

Jul 21, 2023
Local governments are being encouraged to nominate for new awards celebrating the most innovative, collaborative approaches to placemaking across the state.
A seated audience listening to a speak on stage in Forrest Place, Perth with a large screen in the brand colours of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

FIFA Fan Festival launches in Perth as Women's World Cup™ 2023 kicks off

Jul 20, 2023
The centre of Perth will come alive with activity over the next month as the Perth FIFA Fan Festival kicks off today from midday to late.
Alun Wyn Jones of the Lions catches the ball during the tour match between the Western Force and the British & Irish Lions

Perth to open British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025

Jul 20, 2023
Perth has secured another international rugby event after it was confirmed as host city today for the opening match of the British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025.
A close-up of a rugby call bouncing on a wet turf with water droplets coming off of the surface.

WA to host Australian-exclusive global rugby event in 2024 and 2025

Jul 18, 2023
Perth has secured another Australian-exclusive for 2024 and 2025 after signing a deal to host the Australian leg of the HSBC SVNS.
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