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Footy fans to head west as WA secures additional AFL fixtures
Nov 19, 2024
East coast footy fans will be encouraged to visit the west from next year, with the North Melbourne Kangaroos confirmed to hold two annual home game matches in WA for the next 3 years.
Cameras roll in WA for new season of award-winning The Twelve
Sep 16, 2024
The critically acclaimed, award-winning series The Twelve has been given the green light for season 3 and is now in production in the South West of Western Australia.
Community sport and recreation facilities enjoy fresh funding
Aug 8, 2024
The latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been announced.
Funding helps regional athletes achieve sporting dreams
Apr 26, 2024
Regional athletes are kicking goals with the latest round of funding to support their ongoing development close to home — more than $2.6 million in total being provided by the State Government.
Dalyellup community and youth centre project given a funding boost
Jan 25, 2024
The Dalyellup community in our south-west will benefit from a $1 million boost to the construction of its new multipurpose community and youth centre
It’s a wrap for WA production of The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage
Dec 12, 2023
As filming for the psychological thriller The Surfer wraps up in the South West this week, figures are coming to hand showing the flow on economic benefits to the region from the State Government supported production.
Returning ocean events set to make waves in Busselton
Nov 10, 2023
One of Australia's biggest swimming festivals is set to return to Western Australia for a second year in 2024, injecting millions of dollars into the local economy.
Celebrate FIFA Women's World Cup™ 1 month to go
Jun 28, 2023
With less than 1 month to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — find out how you can be part of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 global sporting spectacular.
Peel Sports Forum explores key issues facing sport
Jun 20, 2023
Spectator behaviour, club mental health and wellbeing, and retention of teenagers in sport were the key issues discussed at the ninth annual Peel Sports Forum at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club.
Funding boosts creativity in schools
May 24, 2023
Students throughout Western Australia will benefit from enriched learning through the arts following the allocation of $485,126 in Creativity for Schools funding for residency and collaboration projects.
Work begins on $5 million Bunbury lookout and trail transformation
Apr 26, 2023
Construction is now underway on a $5 million transformation of Bunbury's Maidens Reserve with an impressive scenic lookout and trail.
Hands Oval redevelopment funding agreement signed
Apr 17, 2023
Construction can now commence on the Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment project after the State Government signed off on its $8 million financial assistance agreement with the City of Bunbury.
New walkway across Collie's Wellington Dam mega-mural
Apr 6, 2023
Walkers will be able to experience Collie's Wellington Dam and its spectacular mega-mural from new heights from tomorrow.
Welcome to the Chinese national women's hockey team
Mar 22, 2023
A warm Western Australian welcome has been provided to the Chinese national women's hockey team on their arrival in Perth ahead of a 3-game series with the Australian national women’s side, the Hockeyroos.
WA Recovery Plan funding supports Donnybrook recreation precinct redevelopment
Mar 17, 2023
Extensive redevelopment of the Donnybrook Community Sporting, Recreation and Entertainment Precinct is on track to begin in October this year, using $6 million in funding from the State Government’s WA Recovery Plan.
Regional audiences to welcome 5 exciting performances
Feb 9, 2023
The Playing WA program will support 5 performing arts companies to tour their shows to communities in regional WA, sharing in $475,685 as part of the first funding round of 2022-2023.
Grants help hiking projects reach new heights
Feb 8, 2023
A walking project to help people heal while grieving, a nature-based adaptive hiking program for those who live with disability and a hike project to unite Ukranians are among 10 recipients getting a total of nearly $188,000 in State Government funding.
Former Director General appointed as Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Commissioner
Dec 14, 2022
Local Government Minister John Carey has today announced the appointment of respected former senior public sector leader Gail McGowan as Commissioner of the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup.
Boost of almost $740,000 for regional performing arts venues
Dec 5, 2022
Western Australia's regional performing arts sector is getting a boost thanks to the State Government's 'In the House' funding program, with 10 venues or organisations set to receive almost $740,000 between them.
State cricket stars shine with the help of the ATSS and RASP
Apr 28, 2022
Teague Wyllie has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the professional ranks of Western Australian cricket with his recent debut for WA, as well as being a part of the historic WA team who recently won the Sheffield Shield.
Veteran administrator and Olympian retires
Apr 28, 2022
After 6 years as Club Development Officer at the City of Busselton, Pam Glossop said her farewells and prepared for retirement and a life on the road traveling around Australia.
New Regional Officer for DLGSC South West Office
Apr 28, 2022
Get to know Brendan McNally, who is the new Regional Officer for the South West office in Bunbury
South West Academy of Sport Awards Night 2021-22
Apr 28, 2022
The South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) held yet another successful annual awards dinner in early February in Bunbury.
Seven home-grown productions hit the road to tour regional WA
Mar 17, 2022
Seven locally produced shows, including a production of 'Sydney II — Lost and Found' by Theatre 180 Inc, will tour regional Western Australia thanks to a $514,000 State Government funding program.
Regional galleries welcome upgrades to support touring visual arts
Mar 15, 2022
11 regional art galleries from Beverley to Port Hedland have been awarded $346,000 through the second round of the State Government's Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund.
$700,000 to improve social inclusion and access to arts and culture in regional communities
Feb 17, 2022
Nine regional arts and cultural organisations have been funded by the Community Participation and Inclusion Program, which is part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
Four regional shires funded to develop or implement creative and cultural plans
Feb 16, 2022
The Shires of Pingelly, Harvey, Augusta-Margaret River and Morawa have each been awarded between $25,000 and $50,000 as part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
Eight regional festivals to bring together communities across the State
Feb 16, 2022
The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund offers up to $50,000 for the presentation of arts and cultural activities at regional festivals.
Lotterywest grant funds new tech for Bibbulmun Track
Nov 10, 2021
Hikers and volunteers who use the Bibbulmun Track will soon benefit from new online resources to help make their journey easier.
Surf’s Up! Lotterywest funds for Margaret River Surf Life Saving Development Centre
Nov 10, 2021
The next generation of surf life savers will benefit from a wave of funds for the Surf Life Saving WA Development Centre in Margaret River.
Club Corner — Every Club update from the Peel and South West region
Aug 12, 2021
Local governments across the Peel and South West regions have received funding through the Every Club Grant Scheme to support local club development programs.
Linga Longa Mountain Bike Club creating a legacy
Aug 12, 2021
The Linga Longa Mountain Bike Club received Active Regional Communities funding to support their club members and leaders to become accredited coaches in mountain biking.
Funding helps hockey to see the light
Aug 12, 2021
The Busselton Hockey Association recently completed their lighting upgrade thanks to the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund.
Two adrenaline-filled South West sporting events extended to 2023
Aug 6, 2021
Two popular South West sporting events have each secured three-year State Government funding through Tourism WA's Regional Events Program.
Four regional artists receive sought-after fellowships
Jul 5, 2021
Each receive $50,000 over two years from the Regional Artist Fellowship program.
Lights, camera, action for South West CinefestOZ festival funding
Jun 14, 2021
More than 2000 visitors are expected to join the excitement of the 2021 CinefestOZ Film Festival when it kicks off in the South West from 25 to 29 August.
Spotlight on Peel Hockey and Coastal Rowing WA
Apr 22, 2021
Peel Hockey have recently completed their first ever floorball program in the off-season after receiving an Active Regional Communities (ARC) grant from the department.
Perth Metro, Peel and South West regions to enter hard lockdown
Jan 31, 2021
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Collie to Donnybrook Cycling Classic rides into its 95th year
Aug 13, 2020
Western Australia's premier road race and one of Australia's road cycling classics, the Collie to Donnybrook and Return Cycling Classic, will take place this Saturday August 15.
Major upgrades at Donnybrook and Districts Sporting and Recreation Precinct as part of WA Recovery Plan
Aug 5, 2020
Donnybrook is set for a big upgrade of its sport facilities as part of the State Government's WA Recovery Plan.
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