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An artist's impression of the Australian Hockey Centre

Australian Hockey Centre moves a step closer with release of main works tender

Aug 25, 2025
The transformation of the Australian Hockey Centre has reached a major milestone, with the completion of the Expression of Interest stage and release of the main works tender.
Patchwork quilt with text: you are the right material

New campaign calls for local government election nominations

Aug 22, 2025
A new campaign will be launched to encourage Western Australians interested in shaping the future of their community to nominate for this year’s local government elections.
More than 20 delegates to the Australian Performing Arts Exchange, stand and sit on a staircase

WA performing arts workers hit the road to build tours and connections

Aug 22, 2025
Last week, presenters, producers and performers from across Australia gathered in Garramilla Darwin for the 2025 Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).

Historic appointment of first Local Government Inspector

Aug 20, 2025
The conduct of Western Australia's 139 local councils will come under closer scrutiny, with the appointment of the State's first Local Government Inspector.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

PlayOn WA shines a light on sport and recreation facility upgrades

Aug 18, 2025
The WA Government continues its significant investment in sport and recreation infrastructure with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to support healthier, more connected communities.
A group of people standing close together and looking up at the camera

Updated election resources for local governments

Aug 13, 2025
Local government elections are a vital part of Western Australia’s democratic system.
A woman sits in an art gallery looking through a book, with headphones on

WA art hubs set for funding boost

Aug 7, 2025
New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.
An artist render of the new Pavilion at the WACA ground

Major announcement for world-class aquatic and health hub at the WACA Ground

Aug 6, 2025
The Western Australian Government, in partnership with WA Cricket, has announced the name and operator of the exciting new aquatic and health facility within the historic WACA Ground precinct in East Perth.

WA represents at World Expo, Osaka

Aug 6, 2025
Western Australia’s creative talent is on display on the global stage.
A group of young people stand behind a camera.

Art program funding to help boost wellbeing for young people

Aug 5, 2025
Young people across Western Australia are set to benefit from a new round of creative programs aimed at supporting mental, social and emotional wellbeing, as well as strengthening community connections.
A scene from the performance of 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke in a theatre.

Local story touching hearts across regional WA

Aug 5, 2025
WA theatre makers THEATRE 180 recently took their popular show 21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke on the road to regional towns across WA.
Guy Ghouse AM and Gina Williams AM win the 2025 People's Pinnacle Award

Celebrating excellence in performing arts

Aug 5, 2025
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Pinnacle Awards, which celebrates excellence in WA’s performing arts industry.
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