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Poynter Primary is flying thanks to Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program

Mar 4, 2026
Poynter Primary School has teed off on an era of fun and fitness by opening a disc golf course throughout its grounds.
Rushes drone crop circle, Biosphere Boodja Arts and Wild Things Festival Goomalling 2025. Photo Steven Aliyan

Creativity takes centre stage with new funding for WA artists

Mar 3, 2026
A vibrant mix of performances, arts projects, and cultural initiatives will be delivered across Western Australia.
Girls playing soccer with text: Power Her Play

Power Her Play kicks off in landmark month for WA women's sport

Mar 3, 2026
The WA Government has today launched Power Her Play, a statewide campaign championing women and girls in sport as Perth prepares to host the AFC Women's Asian Cup and a landmark run of world-class events.
Graphic for the Nannup Music Festive 27 February to 2 March 2026

Nannup Music Festival supporting Aboriginal musicians

Feb 27, 2026
Nannup Music Festival will be showcasing new, emerging and Aboriginal music when it kicks off this long weekend, transforming the quiet South West town into a musical and creative hub.
An artist impression of the Main pitch and stadium at the new Australian Hockey Centre

Hockey dreams becoming reality at the Australian Hockey Centre 🏑

Feb 26, 2026
Perth will soon cement its status as the nation's premier hockey destination with work now underway for the new Australian Hockey Centre
2 women on a basketball court

Inclusion key for Basketball WA

Feb 26, 2026
Basketball WA’s drive to inclusion continues to lay up results through programs empowering young women and Indigenous communities across the State.

CITS unveils some new looks

Feb 24, 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is kicking off an exciting and ambitious 2026 with a new look.
Floreat Athena and Olympic Kingsway members with representatives from the City of Vincent.

Community football boost ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

Feb 23, 2026
Upgrades at the Sam Kerr Football Centre and Litis Stadium are complete, just in time to welcome some of the world's best football players to Western Australia.
Football players on a sporting ground

AFL Origin to deliver lasting legacy for WA community football

Feb 18, 2026
Thanks to the WA Government's support, revenue from the sold-out 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match will be reinvested directly back into WA football, delivering lasting benefits for grassroots clubs, volunteers and communities across the State.
Captivating female performer standing on stage in student theatre club during emotional recital

Vision for the ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment finalised

Feb 17, 2026
The WA Government has today launched the ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment Master Plan, setting the blueprint for the transformation of this unique, centrally located site into a vibrant and inclusive urban community.
Optus stadium and parts of East Perth at night

Tourism WA launches new chapter of global marketing brand Walking On A Dream

Feb 16, 2026
Tourism Western Australia has unveiled the latest evolution of its global marketing brand, Walking On A Dream, showcasing iconic Western Australian destinations and local creative talent.
Kamsani Achil Bin Salleh standing by his artwork for the AFL Origin game.

Kamsani Achil Bin Salleh mural brings the spirit of AFL Origin to life

Feb 13, 2026
Bin Salleh was once reluctant to call himself an artist, but through his body of work drawing the eye of the WA Government and AFL, he began to realise his skill set.
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