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Community sport lights up thanks to facility upgrade funding

Nov 24, 2022

2 community sporting grant programs have given 24 local sport clubs and facilities across Western Australia more than $1 million in funding for upgrades.

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Ceremony prepares safe pathway for future statewide Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Nov 22, 2022

The Aboriginal Cultural Centre for Western Australia project marked another milestone today with a cleansing ceremony of the Terrace Road site prior to the start of ground investigation works.

Ocean adventure Blueback premieres under the stars

Nov 18, 2022

Australian Director Robert Connolly (The Dry, Paper Planes) brings Tim Winton’s best-selling story BLUEBACK to the big screen for Perth Festival’s Lotterywest films.

An illustration of a parent, child and coach. The coach is holding a Working with Children Card.

Your child's one-to-one coach... have you checked?

Nov 16, 2022

The Department of Communities has launched a social media campaign asking parents and guardians engaging individuals to work with or look after their children a simple question — have you checked?

New funding program to support Aboriginal arts and culture sector

Nov 15, 2022

A new funding program offering Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building Grants has opened to support the Indigenous arts and culture sector in Western Australia.

National Rugby League Double-Header for Perth next year

Nov 10, 2022

Western Australia will host two National Rugby League (NRL) matches in a one-day sporting spectacular next year as part of the NRL's 2023 calendar of events.

Film and TV studio a step closer for Malaga METRONET station precinct

Nov 9, 2022

Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility is a step closer — with detailed due diligence to commence on a 16-hectare site within the Malaga METRONET station precinct in Perth's north-east.

Promotional illustration with stylised lettering. Text reads, 'Thomas Dambo, Giants of Mandurah Western Australia 12 November 2022'

Australian-first Giants of Mandurah come to life in Peel region

Nov 8, 2022

In an Australian-first the 'Giants of Mandurah' will come to life this weekend in a spectacular free exhibition of larger-than-life hidden sculptures by world-renowned Danish artist, Thomas Dambo.

$600,000 to help more West Aussies experience the benefits of being outdoors

Nov 4, 2022

The State Government has put a call out for Western Australians to get more active outdoors with $600,000 now available through two grant programs.

A girl with an orange segment in her mouth. Text reads, "Every Club grants scheme. Up to $50,000 for local governments to support sustainable clubs"

Multi-million dollar investment to support grassroots sports

Nov 3, 2022

Sport and recreation clubs in Western Australia will receive a $2.1 million funding boost thanks to the latest round of grants available through the State Government's Every Club Program.

Round 2 recipients announced for Perth CBD activation grants

Nov 2, 2022

The State Government’s investment in revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge continues with 18 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits sharing in more than $1.2 million of funding from the Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.

Government to support third party bidder for WA-based NRL team

Oct 31, 2022

The State Government has flagged its support for a potential Western Australian-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, with work underway to identify a third-party bid.

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