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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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State Netball Centre exterior

Student athletes aim to chalk up a win at 2020 UniSport

Thousands of interstate university athletes will travel to Western Australia to vie for victory when Perth hosts the UniSport Nationals in 2020.
Combat Sports Commission Annual Report 2018-19 cover

2018-19 Combat Sports Commission Annual Report released

The Commission’s 2018-19 Annual Report has been published and is available.
Elyse Villani of the Scorchers plays a reverse sweep shot at Lilac Hill

Lilac Hill Park redevelopment supporting women's sport boom

Community cricket ground Lilac Hill Park is undergoing a revitalisation to support the huge recent growth in the women's game — with a $2.1 million upgrade underway to give the facility a new lease of life and offer unisex facilities for the first time.
 Alastair Clarkson of the Hawks is interviewed by Dennis Cometti before the round 17 AFL match

The voice of football inducted into sport’s Hall of Fame

Media release

Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray has congratulated legendary sports commentator Dennis Cometti AM on his imminent induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
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16 April 2019 meeting

Communique

State Local Partnership Agreement Communique
Young male and female boxers wrapping hands in bandages - stock photo

WA combat sports industry continues to grow and flourish

The Combat Sports Commission welcomes the continued growth of the combat sports industry in Western Australia.
Carlien Jeanne at Gascoyne in May

Grant programs to increase regional arts activity

Two new grant programs that opened this week will increase the number and variety of arts and culture activities presented in regional Western Australia, by supporting the costs of their delivery.
Car driving in West Australian outback

State Art Gallery works to go on new regional tour

A new capsule exhibition featuring sculptures, jewellery and ceramics from the State Art Collection will visit regional audiences across Western Australia from 2020.
An illustrated banner representing multicultural Western Australians.

Funding open for 2020 Harmony Week activities

Funding is now available for community groups and not-for-profit organisations to hold cultural diversity and inclusion activities for Harmony Week 2020.
Young female boxers leaning against boxing ring ropes chatting - stock photo

Executive Officer announcement

The Combat Sports Commission is pleased to announce that Antoni Grover has been permanently appointed as Executive Officer.
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Perth gets an African focus for Australia-Africa Week

Growing in size and scope every year, Australia-Africa Week is an opportunity to celebrate the many ties between Australia and countries across the African continent.
National Arts and Disability Awards

National Arts and Disability Awards 2019-21

The Australia Council for the Arts are calling for nominations to the National Arts and Disability Awards 2019-21.
A group of people standing in front of a plaque.

State Government strengthening hockey in the southern suburbs

Perth's hockey community has celebrated the opening of the Lakelands Hockey and Sporting Facility, with the brand new $6.53 million grassroots hub set to boost the sport in the growing southern suburbs.
Georgia McAlpine (Demos from The Wheatbelt artist from Buntine), photographed at The Cummins Theatre

WA music artists reaching new audiences

The Contemporary Music Fund is continuing to support Western Australian contemporary music artists to play to new audiences across the State and nationally.
A general view of play during Game 1 of the Women's One Day International series between Australia and New Zealand at the WACA on February 22, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

WACA change rooms changing with the times

The State Government has contributed $100,000 to the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) to help build new unisex change rooms in the lead up to the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup.
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Controlling Off-road Vehicles in Your Community

Ministerial Circular 2 2017

In light of recent off-road vehicle incidents across the State, local governments are reminded of the options available for controlling off-road vehicle use in the community.

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