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Funding boost for WA’s diverse contemporary music scene
21 February 2023
Three exciting Western Australian music acts will have greater opportunities to shine in 2023, sharing in more than $130,000 State Government funding.
Tender opens for centralised cats and dogs registration system
24 January 2023
The State Government has today opened a Request for Tender for Western Australia's first centralised registration system for cats and dogs.
Outdoor active recreation grants provide $395,798 funding boost
24 January 2023
Outdoor recreation activities throughout the State have received a boost with 20 projects set to share a total of $395,798 in funding from the Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants Program.
Women’s sports teams score grants to go for national glory
23 January 2023
Eight Western Australian women's sports National League teams have scored grants totalling $320,000 in funding awarded by the Sport and Recreation Minister.
FRINGE WORLD 2023 launches with feel good vibes
20 January 2023
FRINGE WORLD Festival is back, providing a stage for arts and culture to thrive in Perth, with funding assistance from the State Government.
Hands Oval redevelopment gets go ahead with additional funding
10 January 2023
The Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment in Bunbury has been given a boost with an additional $3 million investment by the State Government, increasing the total contribution to $8 million as part of the WA Recovery Plan.
Thirteen innovative arts projects share $668,353 funding
6 January 2023
The State Government has delivered funding for 13 new Western Australian arts projects through the Arts 15k-plus program.
Australian national flag to fly at half-mast – 5 January 2023
4 January 2023
LG Alert
Funeral Service for His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (1927 - 2022)
Shire of Meekathara Making a Difference for local young people
21 October 2022
The Shire of Meekatharra’s Youth Services, which provides dynamic programs for young people aged 8-18 in the State’s Mid West, has been named the winner of this year’s Making a Difference Award.
Grant program supports connection to country, community, culture
18 October 2022
Applications are now open for grants to support Aboriginal people and organisations to undertake activities that foster links between community, country and culture.
State mountain bike strategy launch
17 October 2022
More West Australians and visitors will have access to mountain bike opportunities thanks to the launch of a State strategy aimed at supporting sustainable participation in one of the fastest growing activities in the world.
Six performances hit the road for regional WA
20 September 2022
The Playing WA 2021-2022 second funding round has provided more than $564,000 to support six performances, ranging from an original comedic cabaret, to singing and yarning concerts, allowing these shows to reach new audiences in regional Western Australia.
Arts grant program record broken as $830,000 goes to 17 applicants
5 July 2022
Seventeen Western Australian artists and organisations will share in $830,000 in funding through the latest round of the State Government's Arts 15k-plus grants program.
Publications promote richness of shared history
3 June 2022
Two publications launched during Reconciliation Week are connecting people to their Aboriginal history and celebrating the richness of Western Australia’s shared history.
Changes to application deadlines for some culture and the arts grants
24 May 2022
There are some important dates to remember if you’re planning to apply to some of the department’s culture and the arts grant programs.
Prestigious WA arts and culture award calls for public nominations
8 March 2022
The State Government is proud to bestow the State Cultural Treasures Awards (formerly State Living Treasures) in 2022.
$700,000 to improve social inclusion and access to arts and culture in regional communities
17 February 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).
Four regional shires funded to develop or implement creative and cultural plans
16 February 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
16 February 2022
The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund offers up to $50,000 for the presentation of arts and cultural activities at regional festivals.
Industrial relations reform for local governments
13 January 2022
LG Alert
The Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 was passed by the WA Parliament on 16 December 2021.
Arts and Culture Monitor 2021
26 October 2021
An independent survey into how Western Australians view the arts shows strong public support for the value of the State’s arts and culture activities.
Local governments lace up
24 September 2021
Event preparations are well underway across WA for the State's historic AFL Grand Final celebrations on Saturday — in particular, at the City of Perth and Town of Victoria Park.
New laws pave the way for screen production facility management
3 September 2021
New laws to create a statutory authority capable of managing all arts and cultural assets in Western Australia have passed the State Parliament.
Grants programs supporting regional culture and arts
19 July 2021
The State Government will open three culture and arts grants programs on July 27, 2021 as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP), providing a funding boost to regional Western Australia's vibrant culture and arts sector.
Funding supports sustainable, resilient clubs
14 July 2021
$232,000 awarded in 2021-22 round of Every Club grant scheme. Funding supports sport and recreation clubs to build their organisational capacity and capability of governance, planning and management practices
51 of WA’s best athletes to represent Australia at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
12 July 2021
Western Australia will have its second highest representation on the Australian Olympic Team, with 51 athletes competing at the upcoming Tokyo Games.
West Australian Music appoints new CEO
30 June 2021
The announcement of a new CEO at West Australian Music and an extension to the Contemporary Music Fund heralds an exciting new era for WA's vibrant contemporary music scene.
New program to get the show back on the road
29 June 2021
A new shared risk program to reactivate live performances and touring activity is opening soon, creating more opportunities for employment and venue activation in the arts industry, building on recent announcements about increased capacity limits for arts venues.
Arts and Culture Trust Bill reintroduced
24 June 2021
The Arts and Culture Trust Bill has been reintroduced to State Parliament.
Live events risk-share program expanded
22 June 2021
The successful Getting the Show back on the Road risk-share program has been expanded.
Stop Puppy Farming Bill reintroduced
4 June 2021
The Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2021 (the Bill) has been reintroduced into Parliament.
Funding available for upgrades to regional galleries
3 June 2021
Public galleries in regional Western Australia can apply for funding from $2500 to $50,000 for minor or major scale upgrades and support through the Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund.
Comment sought on planning reforms
28 May 2021
LG Alert
Local governments are being invited to comment on the next phase of reforms to streamline the planning system and reduce red tape.
Changes to application deadlines for some culture and the arts grants
25 May 2021
There are some important dates to remember if you’re planning to apply to some of the department’s culture and the arts grant programs.
The Alternative Archive gives unique insight into local voices
14 May 2021
Diverse artistic voices from across the State are being celebrated with the opening of The Alternative Archive survey exhibition in Perth.
Restrictions on the sale of packaged liquor due to COVID-19 — Kimberley region
11 May 2021
The Director of Liquor Licensing has reviewed the previous restrictions on liquor purchases in the Kimberley put in place to support measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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