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Inside the Bronze Box, State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Grants encourage vibrant theatre

Dec 20, 2022
Two local theatre projects have been the recipients of funding through the 2022-23 round of the WA Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI).
74% of Western Australian audiences say they are 'ready to attend now' — the second-highest rate in the country.

Audience Outlook Monitor

Dec 19, 2022
November 2022 results out now
A close up photo of a cinema projector

Screenwest gets $7.7 million funding support for 2022/23

Dec 19, 2022
The State Government has confirmed its commitment to the continued development of the screen industry in Western Australia, providing Screenwest with a $7.7 million Lotterywest grant to support the production of film, television and interactive projects in WA.
Illustrations from Alice in Wonderland are arranged around a pattern of colourful concentric circles

Come and fall down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland

Dec 16, 2022
Upend your expectations and reward your curiosity at the playful and highly immersive Wonderland exhibition, now on at the WA Museum Boola Bardip.
Stadium Karts promotional banner showing a person in a racing kart. Text reads, 'Racing from Jan 2023'

Stadium Karts to hit the track at Optus Stadium in January

Dec 16, 2022
Australia's ultimate outdoor karting experience roars into Stadium Park at Optus Stadium this January.
Denmark players celebrate their team's victory during the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 Semi Final

Denmark makes WA home base for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Dec 13, 2022
Perth has been selected by Denmark as its base for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 following site inspections by team representatives.
A group of people holding awards outside of Government House

Distinguished WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022

Dec 8, 2022
Distinguished Western Australian artists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the WA arts sector and community at the State Cultural Treasures Awards in Perth.
Minister Templeman with some of the WA games delegation being supported to attend Gamescom 2022 in Germany.

The Digital Games Production Fund is now open for applications through Screenwest

Dec 6, 2022
Content developers can apply for funding support for pre-production, production or post activity. Funding is also available for professional development placements and travel.
Audience participants on stage at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre

Regional funding creates new home-grown performances

Dec 6, 2022
The State Government’s Made in WA funding will support four successful recipients to bring their Western Australian projects to fruition.
An exterior of a theatre lit up early evening.

Boost of almost $740,000 for regional performing arts venues

Dec 5, 2022
Western Australia's regional performing arts sector is getting a boost thanks to the State Government's 'In the House' funding program, with 10 venues or organisations set to receive almost $740,000 between them.
Views from Mirima National Park in Kununurra, Western Australia

Living languages: funding supports Aboriginal youth wellbeing

Dec 5, 2022
An initiative that will play a vital role in enabling Indigenous language continuation in the Kimberley region will receive a $200,000 support package from the State Government.
Aerial view of the current hockey facility at Curtin University

WA bid success! Perth to remain Australia’s Home of Hockey

Dec 2, 2022
The State Government has been successful in its bid to keep Hockey Australia's High Performance Program in Perth.
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