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Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

$54 million to support vision for a Creative WA

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.

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Aboriginal History WA and the State Library take off on South West road trip

17 January 2025

Media release

Team members from Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia’s Storylines will hit the road this February to hold free family history sessions in the South West
Hillarys Boat Harbour

Proposed extension to Hillarys Protected Entertainment Precinct

15 January 2025
Protected Entertainment Precinct (PEP) laws were introduced by the WA Government in December 2022 to increase public safety at popular entertainment areas in Western Australia, including Hillarys, Scarborough, Perth-Northbridge, Fremantle and Mandurah.
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Arts funding ignites creative performances across WA’s regions

15 January 2025

Media release

WA’s regions are set to host a variety of exciting and unique performing arts experiences including performances of puppetry, dance, theatre, singing and more, through WA Government culture and the arts funding.
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Arts to thrive with $1.9 million in funding for cultural experiences

15 January 2025

Media release

Western Australians can look forward to plenty of exciting arts and cultural activities including various exhibitions, performances, theatre shows, educational workshops and much more through WA Government culture and the arts funding.
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$300,000 available for trailblazing projects across WA

14 January 2025
Grants between $5000 to $50,000 are now available for community-led trail projects in Western Australia
A group of female rugby players huddle on the sporting field

Unity in diversity: players compete in spectacular multicultural sports festival

14 January 2025
Celebrating NRL WA’s 2024 Harmony Cup and its success in bringing cultures together.
A close up of a pub front door with the sign "come in we are open'" on the door.

Gazetted Extended Trading

10 January 2025
The Director of Liquor Licensing understands that certain times of the year bring increased demand for packaged liquor or liquor consumption on licensed premises, along with community expectations to access these premises.
A large group of people at the Tjunukutjarra camp stand in a desert environment waving at the camera

Funding enables connection to Country

8 January 2025

Media release

The WA Government's Connecting to Country program supports Aboriginal people and organisations to deliver activities that preserve and ensure the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, culture and language.
A large group of people watch the stage at a music festival in the forest.

Funding brings arts and culture to life across WA’s regions

7 January 2025

Media release

Cultural storytelling, hip hop song creation, a readers and writers festival, and a country music muster are just some of the activities regional Western Australians will soon be able to participate in and experience through WA Government culture and the arts funding.
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Charter vessel liquor licence compliance checks

4 January 2025

Media release

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and WA Police Force have increased charter vessel liquor licence compliance and enforcement efforts.
Artist's impression of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment

Perth Cultural Centre Rejuvenation Project to commence soon

20 December 2024
After 3 years of extensive planning, work is about to start on transforming the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) precinct into an open, accessible and vibrant destination.
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WA communities enriched with upgraded sport and recreation facilities

20 December 2024

Media release

Improvements to sport and recreation facilities will soon flow from the latest Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) grants awarded by the WA Government.
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Fuelling for victory

19 December 2024
Join us in the New Year for a must-attend session on nutrition and weight management tailored specifically for combat sports athletes.
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Consultation on regulations for CEO KPIs and public registers

18 December 2024

LG Alert

The Local Government Amendment Act 2023 included new requirements for the publication of the results of performance reviews of local government chief executive officers (CEOs) and a series of public registers of important information. These reforms deliver on the reform themes of greater transparency and accountability.
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Public school camp costs reduced

17 December 2024

Media release

The WA Government has announced that $2.4 million is being made available to help with the cost of public school camps.
Horse racing

Big race slots in from 2025

17 December 2024
The 2025 WA racing calendar is set to boast a unique event, set to attract not only statewide interest but national and international interest.

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