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Arts and Culture Minister David Templeman (seated centre) with State Cultural Treasures.

WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards

Nov 26, 2024
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.

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Support local democracy by voting in local government elections

8 September 2023

Media release

A call out from the State Government today is urging ratepayers and residents to recognise the importance of local democracy by making voting a priority at the upcoming local government elections.
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Cameras rolling as local cast announced for The Twelve

31 August 2023

Media release

It's lights, camera, action across Perth and the Wheatbelt region as filming begins for season 2 of the award-winning courtroom drama series The Twelve, which is estimated to bring $9.6 million in expenditure to the State.
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CinefestOZ to showcase Australian films across the South West

29 August 2023

Media release

Homegrown talent, international celebrities and the natural beauty of the South West will be in the spotlight when the red carpet rolls out this week for CinefestOZ.
A group of junior basketball players with the Premier and Minister on a basketball court.

Enhancements to KidSport program keeping kids active and participating in sport

22 August 2023

Media release

The department’s highly successful KidSport program has introduced a series of enhancements aimed at helping families in need, expanding application pathways and increasing ways its vouchers can be used.
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Rugby fans score with extended trading hours during World Cup

22 August 2023

Media release

Western Australian pubs and bars can apply for longer trading hours to show matches in the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in a major win for fans of the sport.
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Emerging WA music act to rise to the top with Coldplay at Optus Stadium

21 August 2023

Media release

A local WA band will win the chance to support Coldplay’s ‘Music of The Spheres’ Perth performance later this year through the Coldplay Rising Artist Competition.
Australia II in the WA Martime Museum with a group of 5 people standing in front of it's winged keel

Free music concert and drone show to celebrate 40th anniversary of Australia II’s America’s Cup win

14 August 2023

Media release

It may be 40 years on from our monumental America’s Cup win but many of us still remember where we were — bursting with pride — as Australia II dramatically beat Liberty and took away the trophy from the New York Yacht Club who had held it tight for 132 years!
A crowd at a live event with the words, 'New website to make WA music venues safer and more inclusive'

Safer Venues WA website launch music to community’s ears

3 August 2023

Media release

A new website with an industry toolkit, created thanks to State Government funding, is aiming to make live music venues in Western Australia safer and more inclusive, especially for women and the LGBTQI+ community.
Mulan residents of all ages parade with locally made fish puppets at the finale of Big Country Puppets’ project

New 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture in Western Australia

2 August 2023

Media release

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has begun the development of a new 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture in Western Australia.
The Bledisloe Cup in focus with the Wallabies lined up behind it at Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium relives key moments with new memorabilia collection

31 July 2023

Media release

A new collection of sport and entertainment memorabilia was unveiled at Optus Stadium today, capturing some of the key moments delivered by sports and entertainment stars from all over the globe since it opened in January 2018.
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New basketball courts bouncing into Kalgoorlie Boulder

31 July 2023

Media release

$5 million election commitment to redevelop Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium.
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$10 betting cap now in force for electronic gaming machines on the main floor at Crown Casino Perth

25 July 2023

Media release

The State Government continues to deliver reforms addressing concerns raised by the Perth Casino Royal Commission (PCRC), particularly around reducing the risk of gambling-related harm.
A collage of netballers watching a player shoot for goal and a baskeballers dribbling a ball on a court

State Government delivers slam dunk for Rockingham families

24 July 2023

Media release

The State Government will invest $10 million towards upgrades at the Mike Barnett Sports Complex in Rockingham, delivering additional basketball and netball courts, and much needed maintenance works for the popular community facility.
A collage of portraits of the Steering Committee of the Aboriginal Cultural Centre Western Australia

Steering Committee to expand as centre’s planning extends across WA

21 July 2023

Media release

Experienced Aboriginal community members announced to join project’s Steering Committee.
A blue gradient with texture with the words, 'Minister for Local Government Place Innovation Awards'

New awards showcase the best in local government innovation

21 July 2023

Media release

Local governments are being encouraged to nominate for new awards celebrating the most innovative, collaborative approaches to placemaking across the state.
A seated audience listening to a speak on stage in Forrest Place, Perth with a large screen in the brand colours of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

FIFA Fan Festival launches in Perth as Women's World Cup™ 2023 kicks off

20 July 2023

Media release

The centre of Perth will come alive with activity over the next month as the Perth FIFA Fan Festival kicks off today from midday to late.

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