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Sam Kerr of the Matildas

WA State Football Centre renamed to inspire the next Sam Kerr

Oct 27, 2023
Sam Kerr Football Centre named at community football festival to mark the facility’s official opening after a $50.8 million dollar infrastructure project managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), jointly funded by the WA and Australian Governments.

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Sam Kerr of the Matildas

WA State Football Centre renamed to inspire the next Sam Kerr

27 October 2023

Media release

Sam Kerr Football Centre named at community football festival to mark the facility’s official opening after a $50.8 million dollar infrastructure project managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), jointly funded by the WA and Australian Governments.
2 people on stand up paddleboards with the text, 'Get out and get active this October!'

Step out into our great outdoors this October!

29 September 2023
Don't miss out on the chance to make October your month of outdoor exploration, adventure and wellbeing.
A stylised banner with an image of an outdoor cinema with the words, 'Local government elections 2023. Speak for those who can't. Stand for your local council. Nominations open 31 August 2023.'

Make your voice heard by becoming a local government councillor

9 August 2023
Members of the Western Australian community are being urged to consider nominating for the upcoming local government elections to be able to influence the decisions being made that potentially impact the lives of thousands of residents.

Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 introduced

23 February 2023

LG Alert

Local Government Minister, the Hon John Carey MLA has presented the Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 to the WA Parliament.
A group of people socialising on the balcony at His Majesty's Theatre.

Stunning heritage balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre open

13 February 2023
For the first time in 70 years, the beautiful wrap-around balconies that were a prominent feature of the original façade of His Majesty's Theatre have been reinstated, ready for Western Australians to enjoy again.
ECU students filming in a studio

Film and TV studio a step closer for Malaga METRONET station precinct

9 November 2022
Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility is a step closer — with detailed due diligence to commence on a 16-hectare site within the Malaga METRONET station precinct in Perth's north-east.

Have a say on Banned Drinkers Register

29 September 2022
A consultation on options to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) has been launched after an independent evaluation of the scheme’s trial in the Pilbara.
Premier Mark McGowan with members of the Steering Committee

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 6

14 September 2022
Meeting September and October 2022
ICON Festival of Events with a montage of footballers

WA kicks off week of elite international football with ICON festival

20 July 2022
The biggest festival of English Premier League football ever seen in Western Australia kicks off today with 3 days of celebration in the lead up to this weekend's blockbuster matches.
The Whadjuk Cultural Authority Representatives together with Sabine Winton MLA with Premier Mark McGowan

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 5

18 July 2022
Meeting July 2022
Sabine Winton MLA, Barry Winmar, Beverly Port Lois, Hon Madeline King MP, Hon Linda Burney MP, Charne Hayden, Peter Hill and Patrick Gorman MP.

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 4

20 June 2022
Meeting June 2022
Historical Agricultural and Pastoral Leases

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.
Stars of Kid Snow - Billy Howle, Phoebe Tonkin and Tom Bateman

UK actors in Kalgoorlie and Perth for first feature film production since WA border reopened

27 May 2022

Media release

Well-known UK actors have touched down in the Goldfields-Esperance region for the first feature film production in Western Australia since our border reopened, with production of Kid Snow made possible thanks to major investment from the State Government.
Trails WA website with a search field and the title, find yourself in amazing places. Darkened image of a cyclist on a bush track in the background.

New website puts WA’s world-class trails on the map

5 May 2022
The State Government has invested in a new website making it possible for anyone to access Western Australia's world-class trails network.
A group of people standing together at Kings Park

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 3

26 April 2022
Meeting April 2022
Arts and Culture Monitor 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.

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