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Championing women this International Women’s Day 🦸🏻‍♀️

Mar 6, 2026
International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8 March 2026.

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Creative Industries Hub update

23 September 2026
Powering WA’s creative economy

The future is looking bright

23 September 2026
Rosemount Hotel was buzzing with energy in August as young music lovers banded together for the Push Music Career Expo.
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CITS acquires original artworks from emerging artists

23 September 2026
We're thrilled to share that our department has acquired every artwork featured in our Multicultural Plan 2026-29.
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Creative Industries Action Plan update

23 September 2026
The Creative Industries Taskforce met again in July to refine the Creative Industries Action Plan
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Meet WA’s Venice Biennale delegate

23 September 2026
Congratulations to Noongar artist, curator and cultural worker Zali Morgan on being selected as WA’s 2026 Biennale Delegate.
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Powering up the business behind the game

23 September 2026
It was game on for WA’s games industry with more than 60 players — including developers, experienced founders, funders, advisers and industry leaders — gathering for the inaugural WAGIC Connect.

Investing in the next generation of Western Australian artists

22 September 2026
Congratulations to emerging West Australian artist Lisa Ho who has won the Pulse Acquisitive Art Award 2026 for her work Made in Australia.
A group of Ellenbrook Rabbitohs female players smiling to the camera.

Ellenbrook Rabbitohs community club of 2026

22 September 2026
Ellenbrook Rabbitohs Rugby League Club are the NRL's 2026 Community Club of the Year, becoming one of the few clubs in Australia to receive the national honour twice.
A scene from pare Parts Puppet Theatre's production of 'Hometown'.

Funding boost sets stage for regional creative performances tour

18 September 2026

Media release

Regional communities across Western Australia will receive greater access to a range of creative performances in 2027 with $424,315 in support from the State Government through the Regional Creative Industries Fund (RCIF).

Strong first year delivers results for Western Australia

17 September 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) has delivered a successful first year, achieving strong results across tourism, creative industries, sport and recreation, multicultural affairs, and Aboriginal cultural initiatives.
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Register now for AusArt Day 2026

17 September 2026
AusArt Day is a unified call to action aimed at amplifying the visibility of arts philanthropy.
The PICA building within the Perth Cultural Centre, surrounded by hoarding and construction works

A revitalised Perth Cultural Centre is taking shape

16 September 2026
Project progress to September 2026 – Stay up to date!
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Strengthening the State's performing arts workforce

16 September 2026

Media release

The State Government is supporting the future of Western Australia's performing arts workforce in partnership with CircuitWest through an expanded TechWest Conference and the launch of a new Technical Traineeship Pilot Program.
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Emerging WA sporting talent backed by $4.5 million investment

15 September 2026

Media release

The State Government will invest $4.5 million over the next three years to strengthen sporting pathway environments and experiences for athletes, coaches, and officials across Western Australia.
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Funding to help boost access to sport and recreation

15 September 2026

Media release

The State Government is investing more than $15.1 million in the delivery of sport and active recreation opportunities across Western Australia through the 2026-27 Industry Investment Program.
Behind the Scenes at Perth Filom Studios Open Day

It’s giving main character energy

14 September 2026
Perth Film Studios enjoyed a blockbuster opening weekend, welcoming a cast of thousands for a behind the scenes look at WA’s state of the art production facility.

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