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A museum display case with Commonwealth Games medals and other related historical documents

WA celebrates Glasgow Commonwealth Games with live site and special 1962 exhibition 🥇

Jul 28, 2026
Western Australians can experience the excitement of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in the heart of Perth, with selected events being shown live at Northbridge Piazza and a special exhibition celebrating the State's Games history.
5 people in high vis vests on a construction site

Construction underway on High Wycombe community sporting hub

Jul 28, 2026
Construction has begun on the new $6 million Scott Reserve pavilion in High Wycombe, with the facility set to provide a modern sporting hub for local clubs and the wider community.
Taylor Jackman on the BMX track

Pilbara BMX star to feature at world champs 🚴🏻‍♀️

Jul 16, 2026
Taylor Jackman's bike has already clocked up more kilometres than most 4-wheel vehicles do in a lifetime.
Architects render of the main entrance at the Binar Community Hub in Midland

$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub in Midland

Jul 16, 2026
Binar Futures' new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million funding boost.
A scene from Selfless Orchestra: Terra Nullius Embodied - Live at the Rechabite, February 2026. Photo: Brad Coleman.

Creative projects funding programs supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

Jul 14, 2026
More creative funding opportunities are now open — supporting a vibrant and creative WA!
A large group of people sing in a choir

Arts funding to strengthen wellbeing for young Western Australians

Jul 8, 2026
The State Government is investing $906,395 in community-led arts projects from Kununurra to Katanning to boost the social and emotional wellbeing of young Western Australians.
A person doing a jump on the BMX track at Dalyellup Library and Yoth Hub

New chapter begins as Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub opens

Jul 7, 2026
The Dalyellup community came together over the weekend to celebrate the official opening of the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.

NAIDOC Week 2026

Jul 3, 2026
50 Years of Deadly
Graphic with the text “Registrations now open” in large white lettering on a dark blue and teal gradient background with curved abstract shapes on the right.

Join CITS Audit and Risk Committee – Registrations now open

Jul 3, 2026
CITS is seeking an experienced professional to join its Audit and Risk Committee as an independent member.
An aerial view of the Sunset heritage site and the Swan River

Unique opportunity to revive prime Swan River heritage site

Jul 1, 2026
The State Government is seeking proposals to redevelop one of Perth's most significant State heritage-listed sites.
Margaret Medcalf reading a document

WA creatives unearth historic tales from our State archives

Jun 30, 2026
A record number of 15 local creatives and researchers have been shortlisted for this year’s Margaret Medcalf Award for Excellence in Research using the Western Australian State Archives.
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