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Arts and Culture Minister David Templeman (seated centre) with State Cultural Treasures.

WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards

Nov 26, 2024
Nine Western Australian artists have been recognised for their outstanding, lifelong contributions to the arts sector and community at the State Cultural Treasures Awards in Perth.

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State Government drops in with wheely good news for Morley skaters

8 December 2020

Media release

The State Government has dropped in with good news for local skateboarders and BMX riders in Morley, allocating $2.5 million to replace the ageing Wotton Reserve Skate Park and BMX track.
Go kart in front of Optus Stadium

Go-karts hit the track at Optus Stadium

8 December 2020

Media release

Perth will be able to experience high-octane go-kart racing at Optus Stadium from this Friday 11 December until the end of February on a unique 730-metre purpose-built track constructed at Stadium Park.
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Almost $1 million awarded in arts grants

4 December 2020

Media release

A total of 23 projects by artists and arts organisations from across the State will share in almost $1 million in funding through the State Government's Arts 15k-plus grant program.
Stock image of a basketball on a court. Getty Images.

Kimberley Aboriginal communities get $1.75 million for sport and recreation projects

3 December 2020

Media release

The State Government is to contribute more than $400,000 to construct and repair basketball courts at five remote Aboriginal communities in the West Kimberley region.
Minister Paul Papalia MLA at a liquor store

Trial of Banned Drinkers Register in the Pilbara begins today

1 December 2020

Media release

The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register trial in the Pilbara region has begun today.
Still image from the film, The Furnace showing men and camels in a desert

New Screenwest production kicks off Lotterywest Films for Perth Festival

30 November 2020

Media release

Premier Mark McGowan will officially present the Perth Festival with a Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund grant of $6.3 million and will announce an additional $1 million in support, at the opening night of the festival's Lotterywest Films season.
Minister Mick Murray at the Southern Cross Aquatic Centre

Summer swimming on the cards in Southern Cross with new $5.65 million aquatic centre

28 November 2020

Media release

The new $5.65 million Southern Cross Aquatic Centre was officially opened today by Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray.
Female footballer holding a footbal

Kick-off time for $7.9 million Lakelands Park sports facility in Mandurah

27 November 2020

Media release

The new Lakelands Park shared sports facility and clubrooms just north of Mandurah was officially opened by Mandurah MLA David Templeman.
Midsection of guitarist performing at a music concert

Grants continue to support local music industry

27 November 2020

Media release

Popular Perth rock band Methyl Ethel will embark on a worldwide publicity campaign for their new album, thanks to funding from the State Government's Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program.
A woman and a girl looking at an exhibit at the new WA Museum Boola Bardip

Plan your summer visit to the world class new WA Museum Boola Bardip

23 November 2020

Media release

Bookings for the spectacular new WA Museum Boola Bardip over the summer holiday season are now open.
Hello, hello - oh hello video on YouTube

Festival films take WA Museum Boola Bardip and WA talent to the world

21 November 2020

Media release

Australian rock band Eskimo Joe and singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly lead an all-star cast in a series of short films that have had their world premiere today, as part of the opening celebrations for the new WA Museum Boola Bardip.
Aerial view of the Western Australian Museum from James Street.

Spectacular new $400 million WA Museum Boola Bardip officially opens

21 November 2020

Media release

The highly anticipated WA Museum Boola Bardip officially opened today with thousands of Western Australians getting their first taste of the incredible exhibitions, experiences and stories on display in the spectacular new building.
Karijini National Park 1 Credit Tourism WA

Funding program takes hiking to new heights

20 November 2020

Media release

The State Government has launched a new grant program targeting local governments and community organisations to grow participation in trail running and bushwalking activities in Western Australia.
Teenagers at tennis clinic

Regional groups across WA benefit from active community sports funding

17 November 2020

Media release

Six community sporting groups across regional Western Australia are to share in more than $18,000 in the latest round of the State Government's Active Regional Communities grants.
FRINGE WORLD Festival. Photo by Jason Matz.

Get ready to binge on FRINGE, as tickets go on sale today

12 November 2020

Media release

It is almost that time of year, FRINGE WORLD 2021 is coming and is set to be a bonanza of Western Australian creative and artistic talent.
Kambalda’s new $3 million aquatic centre

Locals set to make a splash at Kambalda’s new $3 million aquatic centre

9 November 2020

Media release

Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray today officially opened the Shire of Coolgardie's new $3 million Kambalda Aquatic Facility.

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