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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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Back home for East Fremantle Sharks and footy fans

4 November 2024

Media release

Works on the East Fremantle Community Park are now complete, with the Sharks Football Club moving into the $34 million, state-of-the-art facility, returning to their home ground after a three-year absence.
PALS logo with text: Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing

PALS grants bring cultural understanding to the classroom

30 October 2024

Media release

Grants totalling $88,735 that are designed to bring understanding of Aboriginal culture to Western Australian classrooms have been awarded by the WA Government through the 2024 Term 3 funding round of the Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
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

30 October 2024

Media release

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

28 October 2024

Media release

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).
A group of young people around a table writing on sticky notes seen from above.

The Blue Room Theatre’s program is cultivating artistic diversity and drawing packed audiences

25 October 2024
Their program is a great demonstration of the strength and vibrancy of the amazing Western Australian culture and the arts sector.
A group of school children painting Aboriginal designs on a circular artwork, together with an Aboriginal artist.

Fostering creativity for children through culture and the arts

25 October 2024
Children's Week 2024: A week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children across Western Australia.
Drone view of the Albany Entertainment Centre at dusk

First call for expressions of interest to upgrade Albany Entertainment Centre

24 October 2024

Media release

Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for a builder to progress the next stage of repair works to the iconic Albany Entertainment Centre.

Cultural institutions supporting the growth and development of children

24 October 2024
Children's Week 2024: A week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children across Western Australia.
Toby King and the Utility Belt book cover illustration and author Sharon Giltrow

New Chapter for WA children’s book author Sharon Giltrow

24 October 2024

Media release

Western Australian children’s book author Sharon Giltrow is back with Toby King and the Utility Belt, the second book in her middle-grade series The Utility Belt.
Three ladies and one gentleman standing next to each other and smiling to the camera.

WA sport and recreation industry committed to children and young people’s safety

23 October 2024
WA Children’s Week is a time to recognise the importance of, and reaffirm commitment to keeping our children and young people safe and free to enjoy their participation in community sport.

WA kids splash into summer with free regional pool entry

22 October 2024

Media release

Eligible children throughout regional Western Australia will have free access to local pools this summer following a successful trial of the KidSport Regional Pool Program earlier this year.

Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2024

21 October 2024
Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week for 2024.
Children's Week WA 2024 18 to 27 October 2024

Celebrating our amazing children and inspiring the next generation

18 October 2024
Children's Week 2024: a week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children throughout Western Australia
Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman with Squash WA General Manager Leigh Kaye on a squash court.

Squash reaps benefits from centre upgrade in Belmont

17 October 2024

Media release

Players are already reaping the benefits from upgrades underway at the Belmont Squash and Sports Centre with $1.6 million in funding allocated to the project through the State Sporting Infrastructure Fund.
Image of a court gavel and scales of justice, with text: Prosecution update.

Councillor fined

15 October 2024

Media release

A local government councillor has been found guilty by the Magistrates Court of one count of breaching confidentiality under the Local Government Act 1995 (LG Act) with respect to a minor breach complaint.
Minister Templeman with 3 BMX bike riders

Byford bike pump track and Keirnan Park projects on track

15 October 2024

Media release

Major improvements to sport and recreation facilities in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale are on track thanks to combined WA Government funding of more than $23 million dollars.

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