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Million-dollar Golden Saddle kicks off new era for Goldfields' racing

Oct 6, 2025

The inaugural Golden Saddle slot race was run and won in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on 4 October 2025 after the WA Government's commitment of $1.5 million to establish the new regional racing drawcard.

Australian Performing Arts Exchange from PAC Australia in 2025

APAM 2026 set to spotlight WA performing arts sector

Oct 1, 2025

The WA Government is backing Western Australia's performing arts sector, with Perth ready to host the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) produced by Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia.

Families set for fun as AWESOME Festival launches for school break

Oct 1, 2025

The 2025 AWESOME Festival officially opened, marking the first major festival presented under the newly formed Barking Gecko Arts - a merger between Awesome Arts and Barking Gecko Theatre Company.

Changeroom upgrades boost inclusivity at Burrendah Reserve

Sep 30, 2025

The WA Government's continued investment in grassroots sport has delivered upgraded changeroom facilities at Burrendah Reserve in Willetton, enhancing access and inclusivity for local teams and community groups.

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Not-for-profits supported to continue bringing creativity to WA

Sep 30, 2025

Fourteen not-for-profit arts and creative organisations have shared in funding of $358,000 to foster a vibrant and creative economy.

State Cabinet records from 1994 released from the State Archives

Sep 26, 2025

State Cabinet records in the State Archives have been opened to the public after 30 years to reveal official decisions that have shaped our Western Australia.

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From Bronze Medallion to Broome: father and son swim that’s more than just a race

Sep 24, 2025

Some families bond over backyard cricket. Others over burnt snags at a Sunday barbie. For Grant and Cooper Cheshire, it’s open water swimming. The kind that involves salt, swell and a whole lot of stamina.

DLGSC Annual Report 2024–25

Sep 18, 2025

Celebrating a year of impact 🎉

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Avon Valley transforms into international karate hub

Sep 18, 2025

Avon Valley Shotokan has created local history, hosting the 2025 USKU International Karate Championship in Northam.

A grass sporting oval lit at night with the text: 189 grassroots sporting clubs to receive a funding boost.

Grassroots sport to benefit from funding boost

Sep 18, 2025

A total of 189 community sports organisations will share in $4.3 million of funding for new equipment and facility upgrades as part of 2025 State election commitments.