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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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Typographical text reading, 'VOL_NTEER WE NEED U'

VOL_NTEER We need U campaign blitz

The State Government has kicked off a State-wide media campaign blitz which aims to attract more people into volunteering and revitalise the volunteering sector following the COVID-19 pandemic.
An artist's impression of the new screen production facility

Have your say on the State’s new screen production facility

The community is invited to have their say on the development application for Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility.
An artist's impression of the Donnybrook recreation precinct redevelopment

WA Recovery Plan funding supports Donnybrook recreation precinct redevelopment

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.
Minister Templeman in a wheelchair with a group of Para badminton players on a badminton court

Mandurah courts 2023 Para Badminton International

Badminton fans will be wowed with drop shots, serves and shuttlecocks aplenty as Western Australia hosts the 2023 Para Badminton International for the first time ever this October.
Illustration of a band on the back of a truck with many speakers

High Voltage ready to rock Fremantle in the spirit of Bon Scott

Western Australia's new free homegrown High Voltage rock n' roll festival inspired by local legend Bon Scott will take to the streets of Fremantle in a huge celebration of local talent and creativity.
Artist's impression of the northern façade

Extra $97.6m to make Perth Concert Hall home of music in WA

The Premier has announced an extra $97.6m in State Government funding towards the Perth Concert Hall redevelopment, while attending the opening of the WA Symphony Orchestra (WASO) 2023 classical season.
2 groups of people standing in front of a window display for Girls Can Play & Win campaign

Exhibition celebrates women in sport

Courage, strength, grit and passion — the Girls Can Play, Wall of Fame Exhibition at Forrest Chase in Perth recognises some of our most inspiring local athletes to celebrate the achievements of women in sport.
A crowd of concert-goers waiting for Ed Sheeran to perform at Optus Stadium in the evening.

Ed Sheeran to hit a high note in largest ever WA concert

Global music sensation Ed Sheeran is expected to set a new attendance record when he takes to the stage at Optus Stadium this weekend.
A group of people wearing high vis and hard hats standing on a cleared site

Work begins on East Freo Oval redevelopment

The East Fremantle Oval redevelopment project has reached a major milestone with the start of construction work.
Mature man hesitates while picking out beer from a store.

New legislation to strengthen WA’s Banned Drinkers Register

The State Government will introduce new legislation to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register following trials in the Pilbara, Kimberley and Goldfields regions.
A large group of people standing together in front of a giant colourful ball branded for the FIFA Women's World Cup

Unity Pitch kickstarts the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Perth

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Unity Pitch has reached Perth as part of a roadshow of the tournament's 9 host cities across Australia and New Zealand.
A poster of an artwork by Beverley Rogers with the words, 'See your banner fly in the 2023 Reconciliation Week Street Banner Program'.'

Banners are a striking way to display support for reconciliation

Bookings to sponsor a Reconciliation Week street banner have now been extended to Friday 10 March 2023.
2 business professionals talking and referring to a notepad inside a sporting facility. Text reads, 'Executive Management Professional development Grants Program open'.

We’re helping bring out the best in WA’s state sporting associations and peak bodies

Grants of up to $4000 are now available under the Executive Management Professional Development Grants Program.
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Funding supports regional sport and recreation activities

More than $32,000 in funding has been allocated to provide opportunities for people in regional Western Australia to participate in sport and recreation activities, including capacity building projects.
Hikers walking across a new bridge

Expression of interest — community members

Expressions of interest are invited for community members for the WA Trails Reference Group (TRG) for the period of March 2023 to March 2025.
Carmen promotional image

Cricket pitch perfect — Carmen at the WACA Ground

Audiences should prepare to be bowled over as the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground plays host to operatic masterpiece Carmen in association with Perth Festival.

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Page reviewed 10 November 2023