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Emerging Outer Perth musicians set to shine through GRID Series program

Sep 11, 2025
The four successful musicians for the GRID Series' 2025 Outer Perth Edition have been announced, supported by a $108,000 investment from the WA Government.
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WA Government backs statewide calendar of major sports events

Sep 10, 2025
Western Australians will soon be able to enjoy an exciting calendar of sport and outdoor recreation events — from sporting tournaments to mass participation events — through a funding commitment by the Western Australian Government.
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New change rooms opening doors for women and girls in sport

Sep 8, 2025
The completion of new change rooms at the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Cockburn ARC) marks another win for women's sports in Western Australia, thanks to support from the WA Government.
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First ever AusArt Day announced

Sep 5, 2025
Creative Australia has announced the first ever AusArt Day.
Joan and the Giants performing in at the Astor Theatre in Perth supporting Belinda Carlisle, 2024. Photo by Isabelle Haubrich.

The show goes on for WA creatives

Sep 5, 2025
The curtain has risen on a new wave of arts projects, musical performances and cultural experiences across Western Australia, thanks to a major funding boost from the WA Government.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School:students and adults enjoying the colourful murals

WA schools advancing reconciliation with local community projects

Sep 5, 2025
Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program
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$25.7 million committed for South West indoor sports facility

Sep 5, 2025
Ochre Project Services has been confirmed as the project manager for new basketball facilities at Bunbury's Hay Park Precinct.
Daisy Ridley in We Bury the Dead. Courtesy: Screenwest

Gripping locally produced film gets WA premiere screening 🎥

Sep 4, 2025
Locally produced survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, premiered at the CinefestOZ Film Prize on Wednesday 3 September and Birthright will premiere on Friday 5 September 2025.

Commissioners appointed to the Town of Port Hedland

Sep 2, 2025
The Town of Port Hedland will be led by three highly experienced Commissioners, after Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley announced their appointment on 2 September 2025.
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Len Shearer Reserve makeover supports female participation

Sep 1, 2025
Female and community sport in the City of Melville has received a major boost, with the completion of a $3.5 million redevelopment at Len Shearer Reserve under the Western Australian Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative.
Montage of portraits of Paul Steel, Melanie Cave and Bill Johnston.

Extra resources bolster the Gaming and Wagering Commission

Sep 1, 2025
The WA Government has expanded the capacity and capability of the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia (GWC) to support its role as a regulator of the State's gaming and wagering industry.
Officials cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new Wisteria Park

Play and recreation area created for the Ferndale community

Aug 28, 2025
An unused pocket of land in Ferndale has been transformed into a welcoming new play and recreation space for the community, with support from the WA Government.
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