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A stack of books titled "This home of ours".

Young writers shine in new Centre for Stories anthology collection

Oct 28, 2025
The next generation of Western Australian writers are sharing their voices through a new anthology collection launched with support from the WA Government
an audience enjoying a creative industries performance in a darkened theatre.

Get ready for the Creative Organisations funding rounds

Oct 27, 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is introducing a new Creative Organisations Funding Framework in 2026.
A young ice skater does a leap

Swan Trophy puts WA figure skating in international spotlight

Oct 24, 2025
Top Ice skating talent from Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia have made the trip to Perth as part of the Swan Trophy.
Exhibition sign "all that country holds' at entrance to art gallery

Western Australian Aboriginal art showcased in Washington DC

Oct 22, 2025
A major exhibition showcasing Aboriginal artwork from the Kimberley opens today at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC, presenting new works by First Nations artists with support from the WA Government.
Rows of poker machines in a casino

New casino carded play set to reduce gambling harm

Oct 22, 2025
The rollout of mandatory carded play at the casino marks the delivery of a major recommendation from the Perth Casino Royal Commission.

KidSport kicking goals in the Kimberley

Oct 21, 2025
Children across the Kimberley are kicking goals, literally, with tens of thousands of dollars in KidSport vouchers breaking down financial barriers for participation in sport.
aerial view of the new park

New Victoria Park recreation precinct to connect the community

Oct 21, 2025
Perth's newest recreation precinct is now open in Victoria Park, with the vibrant community space on the Swan River delivered with support from the Western Australian Government.
3 men standing in front of a fence at the Warmun Community Oval.

Giving a face to our regions

Oct 20, 2025
Our Kimberley Regional Services team recently covered almost 2,400km across 4 days, all in the name of connecting with communities across our vast State.

Perth Glory kicks off new era in Mirrabooka ⚽

Oct 17, 2025
Western Australia's premier A-League football club is kicking off its 2025 season from a new home in Perth's northern suburbs supported by a $1.2 million investment by the WA Government.
5 models on a runway during a fashion parade

Forget fast fashion — This is what the future looks like

Oct 15, 2025
WA’s bold new celebration of circular designers, sustainable fashion and creativity.
4 people on the beach, with surfboards and in wetsuits

From survival to surfing: Sadie’s story

Oct 15, 2025
When Sadie first stepped onto the beach, she didn’t know how to swim.

Congratulations to the winners of the Western Australian Export Awards 2025 👏

Oct 14, 2025
WA creativity has been celebrated at this year’s WA Export Awards with three creative organisations each taking out a category win.
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