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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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Minister Templeman wear VR goggles.

‘Game on’ at VR festival these school holidays

Media release

It is 'game on' these school holidays with Western Australia's first ever virtual reality festival kicking off today (July 6).

Nicky Winmar poses with his statue during the Nicky Winmar statue unveiling at Optus Stadium on July 06, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Nicky Winmar statue unveiled at Optus Stadium

A statue depicting Nicky Winmar's courageous stand against racism was unveiled at Optus Stadium today by the AFL great, Premier Mark McGowan and AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan.

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Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

Ministerial Circular 1 2019

Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

People lining up to go canoeing at the Bickley Open Day 2019

Crowds flock to Bickley Camp's open day

Close to 1000 people enjoyed the free outdoor recreation activities on offer at the Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on Sunday 7 April 2019.

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29 November 2018

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State Local Partnership Agreement Communique

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Cheers to WA

16 October 2018

New liquor licensing laws come into effect this weekend (August 18 to 19), creating a more relaxed and tourism friendly hospitality industry for all Western Australians to enjoy.

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