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Dot painting with fish. Text reads: Aboriginal History WA and Storylines are coming to the South West

Aboriginal History WA and the State Library take off on South West road trip

Jan 17, 2025
Team members from Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia’s Storylines will hit the road this February to hold free family history sessions in the South West
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Arts funding ignites creative performances across WA’s regions

Jan 15, 2025
WA’s regions are set to host a variety of exciting and unique performing arts experiences including performances of puppetry, dance, theatre, singing and more, through WA Government culture and the arts funding.
In a darkened space a performance artist is performing

Arts to thrive with $1.9 million in funding for cultural experiences

Jan 15, 2025
Western Australians can look forward to plenty of exciting arts and cultural activities including various exhibitions, performances, theatre shows, educational workshops and much more through WA Government culture and the arts funding.
A mountain bike rider on a bush trail with a thick fog in the background

$300,000 available for trailblazing projects across WA

Jan 14, 2025
Grants between $5000 to $50,000 are now available for community-led trail projects in Western Australia
A group of female rugby players huddle on the sporting field

Unity in diversity: players compete in spectacular multicultural sports festival

Jan 14, 2025
Celebrating NRL WA’s 2024 Harmony Cup and its success in bringing cultures together.
A large group of people at the Tjunukutjarra camp stand in a desert environment waving at the camera

Funding enables connection to Country

Jan 8, 2025
The WA Government's Connecting to Country program supports Aboriginal people and organisations to deliver activities that preserve and ensure the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, culture and language.
A large group of people watch the stage at a music festival in the forest.

Funding brings arts and culture to life across WA’s regions

Jan 7, 2025
Cultural storytelling, hip hop song creation, a readers and writers festival, and a country music muster are just some of the activities regional Western Australians will soon be able to participate in and experience through WA Government culture and the arts funding.
An artists impression of the norther forecourt of the Perth Concert Hall

Perth Concert Hall redevelopment on cue to commence

Jan 7, 2025
The start of a new year has raised the curtain on redevelopment works that will transform Perth’s historic Perth Concert Hall.
A charter boat on the water with guests on upper and lower decks

Charter vessel liquor licence compliance checks

Jan 4, 2025
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and WA Police Force have increased charter vessel liquor licence compliance and enforcement efforts.
Artist's impression of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment

Perth Cultural Centre Rejuvenation Project to commence soon

Dec 20, 2024
After 3 years of extensive planning, work is about to start on transforming the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) precinct into an open, accessible and vibrant destination.
Montage of 4 sporting facilities with text: 31 facilities are receiving upgrades to help more West Aussies stay active

WA communities enriched with upgraded sport and recreation facilities

Dec 20, 2024
Improvements to sport and recreation facilities will soon flow from the latest Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) grants awarded by the WA Government.
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Fuelling for victory

Dec 19, 2024
Join us in the New Year for a must-attend session on nutrition and weight management tailored specifically for combat sports athletes.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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