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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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Jarrahdale trail opportunities set to reach new heights

14 June 2024
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale have recently received Community Trail Planning Grant Program funding to continue the development of a trail facility, to cater for a broader range of trail users.
Inclusive Participation Grants Program branded image with people touching fists in a circle

$2.2 million in funding to boost inclusive participation in sport and recreation

13 June 2024
Grants program making sure sport and recreation stays fun, safe and welcoming for everyone of all abilities.
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New Broome takeaway liquor restrictions

11 June 2024
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) Ms Lanie Chopping has determined to apply takeaway liquor sale restrictions and mandatory recording requirements for licensed premises in the Kimberley town of Broome.
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New Derby takeaway liquor restrictions

11 June 2024
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) Ms Lanie Chopping has determined to apply takeaway liquor sale restrictions and mandatory recording requirements for licensed premises in the Kimberley town of Derby.
Artists impression of Perth Film Studios

Perth Film Studios named as final agreement is signed

8 June 2024
Western Australia’s new multi-million-dollar screen production facility, currently under construction, has hit another key milestone with the signing of an operations agreement underpinned by funding from the State Government.
8 people in hi-vis vests pose for a photo while 3 of the group turn the first sod for the development of the Youth Entertainment Space

Work now underway on $6.5 million youth entertainment space at Sutherlands Park Huntingdale

7 June 2024

Media release

With the help of State Government funding, work is now underway to establish a $6.5 million Youth Entertainment Space (YES) and skate plaza at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale.
Gary Dreibergs, Chair, Gaming and Wagering Commission and Paul Papalia, Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Racing and Gaming; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues

Gaming authorities raid an illegal high-stakes poker venue in Perth

7 June 2024

Media release

Gaming authorities and the WA Police Force have carried out a raid on a suspected illegal gaming house, shutting down a high-stakes poker event at an industrial premises in Wangara.
Graphic with text: Applications open. Export Awards 2024 and WA Government logo

Creative businesses are invited to apply for the 2024 WA Export Awards

4 June 2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is proudly supporting the Creative Industries category for the 2024 Western Australian (WA) Export Awards.
Three women holding labrador puppies pose for the camera.

Puppy milestone reached in government-backed breeding program

3 June 2024

Media release

Guide Dogs WA’s Breeding and Cadet Training Program has reached a major milestone with more than 100 labrador puppies now born.
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Respect and relationships underpin statewide engagement for the Aboriginal Cultural Centre

31 May 2024
As the project team celebrates National Reconciliation Week, we are reminded of the centre’s ambitions to become a powerful conduit towards reconciliation in Western Australia.
Lanie Chopping experiencing a smoking ceremony

DLGSC launches Reconciliation Action Plan during National Reconciliation Week

31 May 2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) launched its first ever Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) this week in a special event at its Leederville office.
Three girls are high-fiving after a race at athletics club.

Launch of the Local Government Child Safety Self-assessment

30 May 2024

LG Alert

Release of the Local Government Child Safety Self-assessment helps strengthens child safe practices
A woman standing up in an audience speaking into a microphone

Standardised meeting procedures consultation period extended

29 May 2024

LG Alert

Feedback to inform new standardised local government meeting procedures will now close on Friday 7 June 2024.
An indoor gymnastics studio with gymnastics training equipment.

Former WAIS gymnasts to be offered acknowledgement payments

29 May 2024

Media release

The WA Government will offer acknowledgement payments to gymnasts who suffered physical and/or emotional harm while taking part in the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) coaching program that ran from 1988 to 2016.
Historical photo, Circa 1916 showing Aboriginal people gathering at the Carrolup Settlement for food distribution

New database establishes links to former Aboriginal settlement

26 May 2024

Media release

We've released a searchable database of the men, women and children admitted to Carrolup Settlement between 1915 and 1922, and those who passed away and were buried at Carrolup or the nearby Katanning Cemetery up until 1949.
2 basketball players shooting goals with text: Hoops Fest Perth

🏀 Slam dunk! Perth welcomes Australia's largest basketball festival

24 May 2024
It's a slam dunk for Perth, with the city being confirmed as the host of the inaugural HoopsFest event, Australia's largest basketball festival.

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