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Activity day highlights the growing importance of outdoor recreation in WA

Sep 18, 2024
DLGSC hosted its annual Industry Activity Day, an event that brings together stakeholders from both local and state government agencies with the outdoor recreation sector.

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$600,000 to boost creativity and wellbeing for young people

24 June 2024

Media release

A new program to improve creativity and wellbeing for young people across Western Australia will be trialled after the State Government approved $600,000 in funding for 8 organisations to deliver culture and the arts projects with health benefits.
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Funding boost for arts venues in regional WA

21 June 2024
11 regional performing arts venues and 11 regional public art galleries are set to benefit from up to $70,000 per annum over three years through the Regional Arts Venues Support program (RAVS).
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Full throttle on laws to allow off-road vehicle online registrations

20 June 2024

Media release

New laws to allow the online registration of off-road vehicles (ORVs) in WA have been introduced into Parliament as the WA Government goes full throttle on reform that will benefit riders, local governments and their communities.
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Funding to upgrade sporting venue changerooms

18 June 2024

Media release

A million dollars in government funding will be used to support a project to retrofit and upgrade changeroom facilities at dozens of community football venues throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
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Sports events receive funding to make for a more active WA

17 June 2024

Media release

From a run in Chittering called Chitty Chitty Run Run to Scarborough’s Groundswell Festival, local sport and recreation events have received more than $1 million in funding.
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Netball stars to shine as funding brings Constellation Cup to WA

17 June 2024

Media release

The State Government is providing Netball WA with $550,000 to deliver the third in a series of four test matches between Australia and New Zealand, to be held in Perth.
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Coaches and officials get upskilled

17 June 2024

Media release

34 state sporting associations have received funding to help upskill their coaches and officials. As part of the Coaching and Officiating Grants Program 2023/24, coaches and officials around the state will benefit from $436,375 in funding.
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New strategy to guide DLGSC in achieving its goals over the next 5 years

14 June 2024
DLGSC unveils ambitious Strategic Plan for 2024-2029
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Bigger and better public pool to make a splash in Kununurra

14 June 2024

Media release

Extra funding and cost savings have made it possible for Kununurra to have a new 50-metre public swimming pool, with the State Government meeting the bulk of the $14.5 million construction cost.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.

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