Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Lakeside basketball gun to represent his country

Lakeside Lightning product Ethan Powell will swap his Western Australian Basketball League jersey to green and gold as he represents Australia at the 2025 Deaflympics in Japan this November.

From the regions: Art across WA and beyond

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.

Oz screen industry winning big

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

WA Government serves up major upgrades for country tennis

Media release

Tennis players in the Central Great Southern region are now able to play year-round after the completion of major upgrades to the courts at Katanning Country Club.

Creative Industries Action Plan announced!

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

WA musicians supported to chase their dreams

Media release

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

Perth Cultural Centre reaches project milestone

Media release

The Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation project has just reached a key project milestone with the appointment of the artist team which will deliver the public art piece.

Inclusive change room upgrades underway at Elsie Austin Oval

Media release

Work is underway on a $1.5 million upgrade at Mount Helena's Elsie Austin Oval to deliver inclusive change rooms for local clubs and the wider community.

How Camp Quaranup powers Murdoch University’s groundbreaking ecology camp

When 80 Murdoch University students arrive at Camp Quaranup, the atmosphere shifts. This former quarantine station has become a vibrant hub for outdoor education, research, and community programs.

Putting in the miles before the meters

Early starts, long commutes and too many laps to count all before first period at school has helped Sean Alcorn become one of WA’s most promising young swimmers.