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Major State Budget support for key arts organisations and events

Apr 21, 2026

This year's 2026-27 State Budget will continue to support Western Australian arts organisations with nearly $40 million to back WA's creative industries.

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Western Australian Aboriginal art showcase returns to Boorloo 🎨

Apr 17, 2026

Western Australia's top Aboriginal art showcase Revealed will return to Boorloo (Perth) on Saturday 18 April 2026, showcasing the strength and diversity of Aboriginal creativity through a free exhibition and vibrant open-air art market.

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WA Music Week 2026 back with major boost for WA's music industry ♪♫♪

Apr 16, 2026

Western Australia's vibrant music scene will step into the limelight again this August, with the return of WA Music Week 2026 in Fremantle.

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Revealed is coming…

Apr 14, 2026

WA’s biggest celebration of Aboriginal art returns to Boorloo (Perth) this April.

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Main works are underway for the Perth Concert Hall!

Mar 30, 2026

The redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall is now in full swing with the main works underway, marking an exciting new chapter in the revitalisation of Perth’s iconic home of music and entertainment.

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It’s nearly curtain call!

Mar 30, 2026

Thousands of WA kids have enjoyed arts and culture thanks to the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program.

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Australian Judy Davis in first production at the Perth Film Studios 🎬

Mar 26, 2026

Australian actress Judy Davis will star in the first production at the Perth Film Studios, a new Stan Original series Two Birds with Stephen Peacocke and British BAFTA award winner Sheridan Smith.

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WA’s second State Archivist turns 100

Mar 26, 2026

Celebrating her 100th birthday today, former Western Australian State Archivist, Ms Margaret Medcalf OAM, has made some noteworthy marks in history or her own.

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PALS program empowering reconciliation through education

Mar 24, 2026

Western Australian schools will deliver initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal cultural learning, with 41 schools sharing in $192,667 through the State Government's Term 4 Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

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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.

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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.

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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