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Hikers walking across a new bridge

State Government invests $330,000 in sustainable trails

Jun 28, 2023
Locals and visitors alike are set to benefit from a $331,302 investment into trails experiences across Western Australia.
A lacrosse coach gesturing with his hand to a player

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.
A group of 6 people standing on the steps in front of Parliament House.

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.
A group of people seated, listening to a speaker at a forum

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.
2 divers diving off a platform =with the words, 'Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program grants'

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.
ACC at AIATSIS

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).
A group of players and their coach in a team huddle.

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.
Inclusive participation grant program with a montage of people involved in sport

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.
A wooden sculpture by Thomas dambo

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.
A group of people either wearing exercise clothes or suits with Matilda scarves.

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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