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Register for the Creative Learning Showcase 2026!

Jun 23, 2026
Hear from award-winning theatre director and creative producer Frank Newman and multi-disciplinary artist Kirli Saunders.
The new Halls Creek Oval and clubrooms

Halls Creek oval officially opens for Round 1 of SEKFL season

Jun 23, 2026
The Halls Creek community celebrated the official opening of its upgraded oval this week, with local football returning to the venue for Round 1 of the South East Kimberley Football League (SEKFL) season.
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Creative organisations multiyear funding is now open!

Jun 22, 2026
Today we’ve launched new Creative Organisations Multiyear Funding Programs.
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Bright future for community sport at Cottesloe Oval 🔦

Jun 17, 2026
The WA Government is continuing to invest in community sporting infrastructure, with new floodlighting now installed at Cottesloe Oval through the Club Night Lights Program.
Delegates sit at tables at the Creative Industries Taskforce meeting in March 2026

Creative Industries Action Plan update

Jun 4, 2026
The Creative Industries Taskforce met again in March to prioritise actions that will support economic diversification outcomes across WA’s creative sector.
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Music and mental health take centre stage with WAM 🎤

Jun 4, 2026
The WA Government continues to champion the vital role music and creative expression play in supporting positive mental health, with Healthway returning as presenting partner of West Australia's Music's (WAM) flagship Song of the Year program.
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Game, set, match for new courts and lights at Robertson Park 🎾

Jun 3, 2026
The WA Government has served up another win for community sports, with the delivery of new floodlights, resurfaced courts and replacement fencing for Robertson Park Tennis Centre
The winners celebrating on the podium after a Sail GP event

Perth unveiled as Australia's only SailGP race for 2027 season

May 28, 2026
Perth has secured the only Australian SailGP event on the 2027 global racing calendar, following its highly successful sold-out debut in 2026.
2 professional basketball players, a Virgin Australia pilot and flight attendant pose with basketballs in front of a Virgin Australia aircraft

HoopsFest locked in for Perth until 2028 ⛹🏻‍♀️

May 28, 2026
In a slam dunk for Perth, Australia's largest basketball festival, HoopsFest, has been secured by the State Government until 2028 in a new two-year deal.
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Major national regatta rows into Perth

May 25, 2026
The State Government will bring the nation's Masters rowing community to Perth in May, hosting the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships at Champion Lakes.
Three people stand with Mike Stidwell medal winner 2026

Long-serving Great Southern volunteers recognised with prestigious regional awards

May 21, 2026
Great Southern volunteer Darren Berry of the Albany Basketball Association has been awarded the prestigious Mike Stidwell Medal for his outstanding and long-standing service to sport administration in the region.
Graphic of wavy shapes wth tect: National Volunteer Week 18-24 May. Your year to volunteer

National Volunteer Week

May 19, 2026
It’s your year to volunteer!
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