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Highway to Hell: Minister David Templeman and Minister Rita Saffioti with organisers of the Highway to Hell in front of a Transperth Bus

Hell’s Bell ready to ring in the world’s largest homage to AC/DC at Perth Festival’s closing event

Feb 21, 2020

The stages are set and a Hell's Bell is set to ring in the world's largest homage to AC/DC's Bon Scott and his Western Australian links at Perth Festival's 2020 free public finale.

Upper view of quadruple scull rowing team during the race

Perth to attract rowing elite with championship triple

Feb 20, 2020

Perth is set to host three premier national rowing events through to 2026, which will attract national and international competitors and inject millions into the State's economy.

Proposed new laws to Stop Puppy Farming in WA

Feb 19, 2020

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The State Government is progressing changes to the law to Stop Puppy Farming in Western Australia.

Kimberley to host iconic sporting events in 2020

Feb 19, 2020

Broome and Kununurra will again host three iconic sporting events this year thanks to a State Government program which assists regional communities to host local events.

Optus Stadium view from the Swan River at twilight.

Campaign urges interstate footy fans to stay and play in WA

Feb 17, 2020

Interstate football fans are being encouraged to head west to cheer on their team in Perth and stay on to holiday as part of Tourism Western Australia's marketing campaign for the 2020 AFL season.

Cash grants help local sporting clubs kick health goals

Feb 11, 2020

Applications open today for the State Government's Healthy Sporting Club Program with $300,000 up for grabs to help sporting clubs across the State provide healthier food and drinks.

Minister Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA with new baristas from CaLD backgrounds complete training course on the road to jobs in the hospitality industry

Innovative course creating opportunities for budding baristas

Jan 31, 2020

Fourteen new baristas will be unleashing their skills across Perth after completing the Australia Arab Association's Beginners Barista course.

The Bledisloe Cup is seen during the 2019 Rugby Championship Test Match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Optus Stadium on August 10, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Perth to host rugby world champions and second Bledisloe Cup

Jan 30, 2020

Two of rugby union's powerhouse nations will take on Australia's Wallabies at Optus Stadium over the next two years thanks to a deal struck by the State Government, through Tourism WA and Rugby Australia.

Group of children enjoying drama club rehearsal. Selective focus on drama teacher.

$1.6 million in funding towards mentally healthy arts programs

Jan 30, 2020

The State Government will provide $1.6 million in the latest round of health grants to 15 arts organisations across the State to help promote mental health and wellbeing within annual arts programs.

WA arts orgs - list your inclusive events on Choose Art!

Jan 23, 2020

Western Australian artists and arts organisations are invited to add their inclusive and accessible programs, opportunities and events to national arts directory - Choose Art.

Changes to draft reviews for culture and the arts 15k-plus grant programs

Jan 22, 2020

The department has changed the way applications are reviewed for Arts 15k-plus and the 15k-plus category of the Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program.

Culture and the Arts Minister speaking at the Outer Metro Arts launch

Arts program to build capacity of outer metro Perth

Jan 15, 2020

Perth's outer metropolitan communities will have more opportunities to participate in high-quality arts and cultural experiences thanks to a new pilot program opening next month.

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