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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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Artist’s impression of the redeveloped Perth Concert Hall.

Redevelopment to allow iconic Perth Concert Hall to shine

26 September 2024

Media release

The $150.3 million redevelopment of the much-loved Perth Concert Hall is set to begin in early 2025, to restore the building's architectural legacy, preserve its renowned acoustics and enhance connections to the surrounding forecourts.
Three women sit together at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre stall at Yamatji on Country 2024

Speaking with community at Yamatji on Country

26 September 2024
Strength in community self-determination at annual event.
A performer on stage in front of a large crowd of children.

Awesome merger to stimulate the imagination of young minds

25 September 2024

Media release

Two arts organisations that focus on stimulating the creativity and imagination of Western Australia's youth are merging to increase their impact and expand their reach.
Image of a court gavel and scales of justice, with text: Prosecution update.

Former councillor found guilty and fined

25 September 2024

Media release

A former local government councillor was fined by the Magistrates Court after being found guilty on 16 September 2024 of seven charges of breaching the Local Government Act 1995 arising from conduct that occurred while being a member of a council.
Architects impression of the new Ellenbrook Community Hub

Green light for Ellenbrook Community Hub with extra funding

25 September 2024

Media release

A Lotterywest grant, combined with funding from the State and Federal Governments, has resulted in the confirmed go ahead of the proposed Ellenbrook Community Hub project.
A view of the stage and attendees at the WA Export Awards 2024

Winner of the 2024 WA Export Awards for Creative Industries

24 September 2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is thrilled to announce the winner of the Creative Industries category for the 2024 Western Australian Export Awards.
Report cover: DLGSC Annual Report 2023-23

DLGSC Annual Report 2023-24

19 September 2024
We are pleased to present the DLGSC Annual Report 2023-24, which was tabled in Parliament on 18 September 2024.
A number of people are viewing an Aboriginal Art works on a gallery wall

Perth Cultural Centre to host Revealed showcase in 2025

19 September 2024

Media release

After 10 successful years at the Fremantle Arts Centre, the popular and renowned Revealed Aboriginal art exhibition returns to Perth, bringing together Western Australian Aboriginal art centres and independent artists for an exhibition, art market, and more.
World premiere season of Beneath the Music presented by Encounter, produced by Performing Lines WA. Directed by Jay Emmanuel. Subiaco Arts Centre, May 2023. Photo by Dan Grant.

WA arts organisations share $1.32 million in WA Government grants

19 September 2024

Media release

A total of $1.32 million in grants awarded to support 22 innovative arts organisation-led projects across Western Australia.
A group of people standing on the edge of a river, holding a document

Activity day highlights the growing importance of outdoor recreation in WA

18 September 2024
DLGSC hosted its annual Industry Activity Day, an event that brings together stakeholders from both local and state government agencies with the outdoor recreation sector.

Hiking Participation and Active Outdoor Recreation Grants now open

18 September 2024

Media release

Being active outdoors fosters a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy West Australian community.
A still from The Twelve featuring Sam Neill in his role of Brett Colby SC

Cameras roll in WA for new season of award-winning The Twelve

16 September 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.
Twilight beach near Esperance in Western Australia

New long service leave regulations kick in

16 September 2024

LG Alert

New regulations for local government employees’ long service leave are now in place, providing a raft of improvements for workers across Western Australia.
Minister David Templeman speaking at an event welcoming our Olympians and Paralympians home.

WA's heroic Olympic and Paralympic athletes welcomed home

16 September 2024
Western Australia's Olympians and Paralympians welcomed home and celebrated in Forrest Place.
RSPCA WA Chair Lynne Bradshaw, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley holding a small dog, and RSPCA WA CEO Ben Cave

Pet sterilisation funding to help WA dog and cat owners

16 September 2024

Media release

The State Government is delivering a significant cost of living relief measure providing $500,000 to RSPCA WA to subsidise the sterilisation of dogs and cats in Western Australia.
Artist's impression of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment

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

15 September 2024

Media release

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.

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