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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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Gazetted Extended Trading

21 January 2026
The Director of Liquor Licensing understands that certain times of the year bring increased demand for packaged liquor, and increased liquor consumption on licensed premises, along with community expectations to access packaged liquor and licensed premises.
Outside of the Perth Film Studios in front of a sculpture

Lights, camera, action: Perth Film Studios hits practical completion

21 January 2026
$300m Perth Film Studios delivered on time and under budget, positioning WA as a premier destination for national and international filmmakers.
A group of athletes pose for the camera on an indoor netball court

Pathways to potential: WAIS Para Unit leading the way

21 January 2026
The WA Institute of Sport (WAIS) is ensuring para-athletes have the right pathways and support to reach their potential

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 14

20 January 2026
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee (Phase 2) held an out of session meeting on 3 October 2025, followed by a committee meeting on 24 October 2025.

Call out to clients of bookmaker following licence termination

16 January 2026
Bookmaker licence termination notice.
Robyn Kuhl alongside former President VWA Ian Phipps

Celebrating 14 years of growth and inclusion in Volleyball WA

15 January 2026
After 14 years as CEO for Volleyball WA, Robyn Kuhl reflected on her journey as one that spiked a “sleeping giant” into one of Western Australia’s most inclusive and fastest-growing codes.
A smiling child in a theatre seat with the words, Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program allocation exhausted'

Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program great success

6 January 2026
Helping to fuel young imaginations, one experience at a time.
A night scene with purple coloured drone hovering over a river

Action Plan Taskforce members announced

6 January 2026

Media release

Meet the team driving development of the Creative Industries Action Plan.

Review into governance and sustainability of WA racing

31 December 2025
The WA Government is commencing an independent review to ensure the Western Australian racing industry has a framework for long-term financial sustainability.

New Regulations to commence for Inspector and Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees

22 December 2025

LG Alert
Promotional banner reads: New funding ingnites artistic development of WA's next generation of artists

New funding ignites development of WA's next generation of artists

19 December 2025

Media release

Western Australia's creative future is a fresh canvas for the inaugural recipients of the Creative WA Fellowships and Creative WA Internships programs.
A man on an adaptive mountain bike, on a forest trail.

Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program: Break the Boundary

18 December 2025
Breaking boundaries on WA’s trails.
Connor Wright leads a race during a ride through a forest.

South West cyclist rolls into Europe

18 December 2025
Connor Wright’s ability on 2 wheels has peddled him from Bunbury to Europe as one of WA’s most promising cyclists.
Arist's impression of the Perth Concert Hall forecourt

Perth Concert Hall redevelopment main works contract awarded

17 December 2025

Media release

The redevelopment of the iconic Perth Concert Hall has achieved a significant milestone with the main works awarded to ADCO Constructions.

2025 Changes to the Liquor Control Act 1988

12 December 2025
Changes to the Liquor Control Act
A girl in a theatre smiling with the words, 'Kids Access All Areas Vouchers Program, allocation exhausted'

Kids Access All Areas Vouchers to unlock world of culture and arts

12 December 2025

Media release

Western Australian children will have the chance to immerse themselves in a world of arts and culture these school holidays, with the launch of the new Kids Access All Areas Vouchers Program.

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