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WA Government investment secures future for CircusWA and Fremantle Press

Jul 10, 2025
Two of Fremantle's iconic arts organisations — CircusWA and the Fremantle Press —have secured a new home, thanks to support from the Western Australian Government.

Casino licensee found suitable by the Racing and Gaming Minister

Jul 8, 2025
Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia has found Crown Perth to be a suitable licensee to operate the Perth Casino. The finding was made as recommended by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) of Western Australia pursuant to section 21Q of the Casino Control Act 1984.
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Starting gates fly open for upgrades to regional racecourses in WA

Jul 8, 2025
Work is already underway at the Geraldton Turf Club as part of the WA Government’s commitment to invest $25.2 million dollars to upgrade regional racecourses and support the State’s racing industry in the regions.
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🎶Funding is now open for WA musicians to take up career defining opportunities!

Jul 8, 2025
The WA Government extended its initial 2018 commitment of $3 million for a Contemporary Music Fund in 2021 with an additional $3 million over 4 years through to 2025.

Aboriginal History WA heads to the Midwest for family history road trip

Jul 7, 2025
Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia's Storylines will be hitting the road and heading to the Midwest this August to deliver free family history information sessions for First Nations peoples.
Forecourt of the Perth Concert Hall with a pile of red clay bricks

Progress continues on Perth Concert Hall transformation

Jul 3, 2025
Find out what’s happening and what’s to come in the redevelopment project
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Supporting the next generation of WA creatives

Jul 2, 2025
Two new grant programs will soon open to support the next generation of Western Australian artists and arts workers, as part of the WA Government's plan to grow our creative industries
A construction photo of works in the Perth Cultural Centre, with PICA in the background.

Transformation of the Perth Cultural Centre progressing

Jul 1, 2025
Find out what’s happening and what’s to come in the rejuvenation project
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Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is created

Jul 1, 2025
New functions to reflect the Public Sector Reform
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Becoming an elected council member forum

Jun 26, 2025
A free forum for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds who want to nominate for council
Western Australia’s Scouts and Guides groups are thrilled to now be included under the Government’s KidSport program.

KidSport program welcomes Scouts and Girl Guides

Jun 24, 2025
The Western Australian Government's KidSport program will now include Girl Guides and Scouts clubs, giving eligible children throughout Western Australia more choice in how they stay active and connected.
An artis impression of the playfields at the Malaga Sporting Precinct - Stage 1

Expressions of interest open for Stage 1 of Malaga Sports Precinct

Jun 24, 2025
The WA Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for construction partners to deliver Stage 1 of the Malaga Sports Precinct — a landmark project set to transform sporting infrastructure in Perth’s growing north-eastern corridor.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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