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South West Academy of Sport Awards Night 2021-22

Apr 28, 2022

The South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) held yet another successful annual awards dinner in early February in Bunbury.

Two artists in costume in a field. Paul Foulds and Carl Heslop, The Beauty Index – Ravensthorpe, by Annette Carmichael Projects. Photo by Dene Bingham.

Seven home-grown productions hit the road to tour regional WA

Mar 17, 2022

Seven locally produced shows, including a production of 'Sydney II — Lost and Found' by Theatre 180 Inc, will tour regional Western Australia thanks to a $514,000 State Government funding program.

Internal exhibition space at the Cannery Arts Centre in Esperance

Regional galleries welcome upgrades to support touring visual arts

Mar 15, 2022

11 regional art galleries from Beverley to Port Hedland have been awarded $346,000 through the second round of the State Government's Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund.

Two female dancers performing in traditional clothing

$700,000 to improve social inclusion and access to arts and culture in regional communities

Feb 17, 2022

Nine regional arts and cultural organisations have been funded by the Community Participation and Inclusion Program, which is part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).

A speaker addressing workshop participants

Four regional shires funded to develop or implement creative and cultural plans

Feb 16, 2022

The Shires of Pingelly, Harvey, Augusta-Margaret River and Morawa have each been awarded between $25,000 and $50,000 as part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).

Eight regional festivals to bring together communities across the State

Feb 16, 2022

The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund offers up to $50,000 for the presentation of arts and cultural activities at regional festivals.

Bibbulmun Track with guide sign, Beedelup National Park, Western Australia

Lotterywest grant funds new tech for Bibbulmun Track

Nov 10, 2021

Hikers and volunteers who use the Bibbulmun Track will soon benefit from new online resources to help make their journey easier.

Surf’s Up! Lotterywest funds for Margaret River Surf Life Saving Development Centre

Nov 10, 2021

The next generation of surf life savers will benefit from a wave of funds for the Surf Life Saving WA Development Centre in Margaret River.

Club Corner — Every Club update from the Peel and South West region

Aug 12, 2021

Local governments across the Peel and South West regions have received funding through the Every Club Grant Scheme to support local club development programs.

A group of women talking and holding mountain bikes

Linga Longa Mountain Bike Club creating a legacy

Aug 12, 2021

The Linga Longa Mountain Bike Club received Active Regional Communities funding to support their club members and leaders to become accredited coaches in mountain biking.