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PALS program strengthens cultural understanding in WA schools

Nov 20, 2025

WA schools will deliver new Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives, with 16 schools sharing in $78,695 through the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

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From the regions: Art across WA and beyond

Nov 12, 2025

Western Australia’s creative talent is uniquely diverse and, as recognised in Creative WA, our regional and outer metropolitan communities play an important part in our creative ecosystem.

5 people stand together at the CinefestOz film festival in Busselton.

Oz screen industry winning big

Nov 12, 2025

WA recently celebrated the best of Australian film making with the biggest national film prize being awarded during the CinefestOz film festival in Busselton.

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Creative Industries Action Plan announced!

Nov 11, 2025

Action plan set to accelerate growth, investment and opportunities for the State’s creative sector.

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WA musicians supported to chase their dreams

Nov 10, 2025

The Contemporary Music Fund has provided grants of up to $20,000 to 24 Western Australian musicians to support career changing opportunities.

All-Western Australian music lineup for WA Day celebrations

Nov 3, 2025

The WA Government is proud to support this year's Western Australia Day celebrations, with the WA Day Festival set to feature a massive local music lineup.

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Young writers shine in new Centre for Stories anthology collection

Oct 28, 2025

The next generation of Western Australian writers are sharing their voices through a new anthology collection launched with support from the WA Government

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Get ready for the Creative Organisations funding rounds

Oct 27, 2025

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is introducing a new Creative Organisations Funding Framework in 2026.

Western Australian Aboriginal art showcased in Washington DC

Oct 22, 2025

A major exhibition showcasing Aboriginal artwork from the Kimberley opens today at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC, presenting new works by First Nations artists with support from the WA Government.