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New funding round open to boost WA sporting and recreational events

Sep 18, 2023
Applications for the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program are now open.
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Australia II: 40 Years On exhibition opens at WA Maritime Museum

Sep 14, 2023
Step back in time, relive the excitement and experience the legacy of Australia II’s historic America’s Cup win at the WA Maritime Museum’s ‘Australia II – 40 Years On’ exhibition.
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Rod Marsh Academy to guide cricket's future stars

Sep 14, 2023
WA Cricket has unveiled its Rod Marsh Wicket Keeper Pathway Specialist Coaching and Support Program.
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Support local democracy by voting in local government elections

Sep 8, 2023
A call out from the State Government today is urging ratepayers and residents to recognise the importance of local democracy by making voting a priority at the upcoming local government elections.
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Peer Assessor Panel expressions of interest

Sep 8, 2023
The Department of Sport, Local Government and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is seeking expressions of interest from people with experience in the Western Australian arts and cultural sector to assess grant applications for the culture and arts team.
Minister David Templeman at the Indonesia Connect Roadshow

International education, creative industries, and digital economy sectors bask in mission spotlight

Sep 6, 2023
Fostering cooperation in the sectors of international education, creative industries, and the digital economy, was on the agenda today as the Indonesia Connect Roadshow continues.
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Cameras rolling as local cast announced for The Twelve

Aug 31, 2023
It's lights, camera, action across Perth and the Wheatbelt region as filming begins for season 2 of the award-winning courtroom drama series The Twelve, which is estimated to bring $9.6 million in expenditure to the State.
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CinefestOZ to showcase Australian films across the South West

Aug 29, 2023
Homegrown talent, international celebrities and the natural beauty of the South West will be in the spotlight when the red carpet rolls out this week for CinefestOZ.
A group of junior basketball players with the Premier and Minister on a basketball court.

Enhancements to KidSport program keeping kids active and participating in sport

Aug 22, 2023
The department’s highly successful KidSport program has introduced a series of enhancements aimed at helping families in need, expanding application pathways and increasing ways its vouchers can be used.
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Rugby fans score with extended trading hours during World Cup

Aug 22, 2023
Western Australian pubs and bars can apply for longer trading hours to show matches in the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in a major win for fans of the sport.
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Emerging WA music act to rise to the top with Coldplay at Optus Stadium

Aug 21, 2023
A local WA band will win the chance to support Coldplay’s ‘Music of The Spheres’ Perth performance later this year through the Coldplay Rising Artist Competition.

$400,000 in grants available to help the WA community experience our great outdoors

Aug 21, 2023
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is calling for grant submissions for its Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program.
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