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Indian Society of WA community centre to be upgraded through $2.5 million election commitment

Jan 28, 2026
Funding part of commitment to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities who help to enrich the State.

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State Art Gallery works to go on new regional tour

13 September 2019
A new capsule exhibition featuring sculptures, jewellery and ceramics from the State Art Collection will visit regional audiences across Western Australia from 2020.
The Bulldogs and Storm players form a huddle in memory of Steve Folkes during the round one NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Melbourne Storm at Perth Stadium on March 10, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

State Government secures more NRL for Perth on the back of State of Origin success

23 July 2019

Media release

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will make Perth's HBF Park their temporary home for three matches over three seasons following the sell-out success of the recent State of Origin II match.
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‘Game on’ at VR festival these school holidays

8 July 2019

Media release

It is 'game on' these school holidays with Western Australia's first ever virtual reality festival kicking off today (July 6).
Nicky Winmar poses with his statue during the Nicky Winmar statue unveiling at Optus Stadium on July 06, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Nicky Winmar statue unveiled at Optus Stadium

6 July 2019
A statue depicting Nicky Winmar's courageous stand against racism was unveiled at Optus Stadium today by the AFL great, Premier Mark McGowan and AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan.
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Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

23 April 2019

LG Alert

Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
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Crowds flock to Bickley Camp's open day

17 April 2019
Close to 1000 people enjoyed the free outdoor recreation activities on offer at the Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on Sunday 7 April 2019.
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29 November 2018 meeting

29 November 2018

Communique

State Local Partnership Agreement Communique
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Cheers to WA

16 October 2018
New liquor licensing laws come into effect this weekend (August 18 to 19), creating a more relaxed and tourism friendly hospitality industry for all Western Australians to enjoy.

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