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Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

$54 million to support vision for a Creative WA

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.

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A person holds a litter of 3 yellow labrador puppies

Transition process for local government regulation of pet shops

28 November 2024

Media release

Since the Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Act 2021 was passed by the Western Australian Parliament, the State Government has been rolling out measures to stop puppy farming in stages.
Woman stands up and shakes the hand of a business colleague

Landmark local government reforms pass WA Parliament

28 November 2024

Media release

The Local Government Amendment Bill 2024, which advances a range of major reforms including the new Local Government Inspector, has passed WA Parliament.
Mark Coles Smith as Detective Jay Swan in Mystery Road Origin 2, stands in a South West forest

Mystery Road: Origin production a boost for WA screen industry

27 November 2024

Media release

The critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning television series Mystery Road: Origin returns to the State to film its second season with production underway in the South West.
Arts and Culture Minister David Templeman (seated centre) with State Cultural Treasures.

WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards

26 November 2024

Media release

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.
Attendees take part in a workshop led by Sensorium Theatre

WA leading the way in Creative Learning

22 November 2024
We know that investment in children and young people’s ability to think deeply, critically and creatively is essential to developing the skills necessary to thrive today.
An artists impression of the Dalyellup community and youth centre

Construction to begin on Dalyellup community and youth centre

22 November 2024

Media release

Work will soon begin on the Dalyellup multipurpose community and youth centre project in what will become a valuable local asset made possible by a $9 million investment by the WA Government.
Hands Oval Bunbury

Footy fans to head west as WA secures additional AFL fixtures

19 November 2024

Media release

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.
Person working at a computer with a spreadsheet of numbers on the screen

Local government financial index data verification

19 November 2024

LG Alert

Re-designing local government financial ratios and indicators for the new Local Government Financial Index.

Finding your 'pawfect' pet match at the heart of 'Adopt, Don't Shop'

18 November 2024

Media release

The WA Government has launched a major community awareness campaign to encourage people looking for a new pet to first consider adopting a dog or cat from an animal rescue organisation.

Negotiations clear path for national hockey centre in Perth

13 November 2024

Media release

Negotiations are now complete for the construction of the Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence, allowing a state-of the-art hub for hockey to be established at Curtin University in Bentley.
The newly renovated Greenwood Scout and Guide Hall on a sunny day

Better home a reality for Greenwood scouts

13 November 2024

Media release

Works to substantially improve the Greenwood Scout Hall and nearby Calectasia Hall are now complete thanks to WA Government funding.
Australian flag

Flying of flags: Remembrance Day

11 November 2024

LG Alert

Remembrance Day is a day of special significance, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
A film crew on an outdoor production set

Applications open for screen industry capacity building program

8 November 2024

Media release

Screenwest has launched its new Targeted Industry Capacity Building Program, which aims to fast-track growth in key sectors of the Western Australian screen industry to better service growing production levels in the State.
Old photos from the State Library of Western Australia collection

WA Reflections short documentary initiative returns for a third year

8 November 2024

Media release

The State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest's WA Reflections short documentary initiative is back for a third year, with interested applicants invited to participate in a workshop exploring how to transform archival content into compelling stories.
A band of Aboriginal musicians playing on stage

Contemporary Music Fund boost for suburban and remote artists

5 November 2024

Media release

Two major mentoring and development programs being supported through the WA Government's Contemporary Music Fund (CMF) will provide emerging remote and outer-metro artists with the chance of a lifetime.
An close up image of a trail bike river on a dirt road

Off-road vehicle site clean-up complete

4 November 2024
Helping local governments look after off-road vehicle (ORV) sites around WA is a priority for the DLGSC and this was recently demonstrated when the City of Kwinana received more than $26,000 in funding from us to clean up the ORV site in Medina.

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