News

May 28, 2021

The department would like to extend a warm welcome to its new interim Director General, Lanie Chopping, who starts in the role on Monday 31 May.

May 25, 2021

There are some important dates to remember if you’re planning to apply to some of the department’s culture and the arts grant programs.

May 19, 2021

Cricket's greatest rivalry is set to return to Perth following today's announcement that Optus Stadium will host the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England from January 14 to 18 next year.

May 14, 2021

After two weeks of huge swell at the competition in Margaret River, the World Surf League Championship Tour is heading to Rottnest Island, marking the first time Western Australia has hosted two world surfing events in the same year.

May 14, 2021

Diverse artistic voices from across the State are being celebrated with the opening of The Alternative Archive survey exhibition in Perth.

May 13, 2021

Effective Monday 31 May 2021, a number of Directors General are changing departments, or taking planned retirement.

May 11, 2021

The Director of Liquor Licensing has reviewed the previous restrictions on liquor purchases in the Kimberley put in place to support measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 4, 2021

The State Government is allocating $2 million in relief funding to support those directly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in India.

May 3, 2021

The Innovation Vouchers Program 2021 assists start-ups and small businesses (including the creative industries) to commercialise their ideas and innovations and expand to create jobs.