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An artist's impression of the exterior of the library, viewed from the car park near the entrance.

New library and youth space to benefit Landsdale community

Oct 30, 2024
Construction is underway on the new Dordaak Kepup - Library and Youth Innovation Hub project in Landsdale, the result of a $6 million investment by the WA Government towards the total cost of $17.6 million.
An artist's impression of the completed University building

$30 million philanthropic partnership for WAAPA

Oct 28, 2024
Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Minderoo Foundation have entered into a transformational $30 million, 25-year philanthropic partnership to advance Australian arts and culture by supporting a state-of-the-art new home for the university's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
Drone view of the Albany Entertainment Centre at dusk

First call for expressions of interest to upgrade Albany Entertainment Centre

Oct 24, 2024
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for a builder to progress the next stage of repair works to the iconic Albany Entertainment Centre.
Artist's impression of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment

$55 million rejuvenation to breathe new life into Perth cultural icon

Sep 15, 2024
The new design for the highly anticipated rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) has been unveiled today, with the transformation set to make the icon the heart of the city.
An artists impression of the Perth Cultural Centre

Perth Cultural Centre Masterplan released

May 15, 2022
The State Government has allocated an additional $15 million in funding to deliver an expanded redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC).
His Majesty's Theatre exterior

Arts and Culture Trust Bill reintroduced

Jun 24, 2021
The Arts and Culture Trust Bill has been reintroduced to State Parliament.
His Majesty's Theatre exterior

Historic balconies at His Majestyโ€™s Theatre to be restored

Apr 14, 2021
Visitors to His Majesty's Theatre will soon be able to walk along the balconies and verandahs as part of further upgrades at the historic performing arts venue.
The Cultural Infrastructure Map displayed on a laptop computer screen.

Explore WAโ€™s cultural and creative spaces with the WA Cultural Infrastructure Map

Mar 25, 2021
The WA Cultural Infrastructure Map identifies existing cultural and creative spaces across the State.

Local firm to develop Perth Cultural Centre masterplan

Dec 23, 2020
Western Australia is one step closer to a revitalised Perth Cultural Centre, with the contract for the masterplan awarded to Perth architectural firm Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick.
Inside the Bronze Box, State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

WA-first Cultural Infrastructure Framework released

Dec 17, 2020
The State Government has released the first ever Cultural Infrastructure Framework for WA, outlining a roadmap for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State until 2030 and beyond.
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