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Indian Society of WA community centre to be upgraded through $2.5 million election commitment

Jan 28, 2026
Funding part of commitment to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities who help to enrich the State.

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Netflix making waves in Western Australia with new surfing series 🎥

29 January 2026

Media release

Cameras are rolling in the South West on Breakers, the first Netflix series to be filmed in Western Australia.
A historical photo of the Dulhi Gunyah Orphanage in East Victoria Park, circa 1911. Image is from the Western Mail, 23 December 1911, page 11.

Aboriginal family history information preserved in new index

28 January 2026

Media release

Historic records detailing the experiences of Aboriginal children placed in the Dulhi Gunyah Orphanage in East Victoria Park between 1909 and 1919 have been preserved in a newly developed, searchable database.

'Ask for Angela' safer venues campaign launched in WA

28 January 2026
The WA Government has launched the 'Ask for Angela' initiative in partnership with key industry organisations in the Perth and Northbridge Protected Entertainment Precinct (PEP).
2 women dancing

Indian Society of WA community centre to be upgraded through $2.5 million election commitment

28 January 2026
Funding part of commitment to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities who help to enrich the State.
Construction works at the Perth Cultural Centre

Progress continues at the Perth Cultural Centre

23 January 2026
As we enter the new year, the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) Rejuvenation Project continues to make progress, having achieved several key milestones in recent months.
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Work begins on Chung Wah Community Centre

23 January 2026
$10 million election commitment funding to support new centre

Independent Review Terms of Reference

22 January 2026
The terms of reference for the review into the governance and sustainability of WA racing have been released.

Gazetted Extended Trading

21 January 2026
The Director of Liquor Licensing understands that certain times of the year bring increased demand for packaged liquor, and increased liquor consumption on licensed premises, along with community expectations to access packaged liquor and licensed premises.
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Lights, camera, action: Perth Film Studios hits practical completion

21 January 2026
$300m Perth Film Studios delivered on time and under budget, positioning WA as a premier destination for national and international filmmakers.
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Pathways to potential: WAIS Para Unit leading the way

21 January 2026
The WA Institute of Sport (WAIS) is ensuring para-athletes have the right pathways and support to reach their potential

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 14

20 January 2026
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee (Phase 2) held an out of session meeting on 3 October 2025, followed by a committee meeting on 24 October 2025.

Call out to clients of bookmaker following licence termination

16 January 2026
Bookmaker licence termination notice.
Robyn Kuhl alongside former President VWA Ian Phipps

Celebrating 14 years of growth and inclusion in Volleyball WA

15 January 2026
After 14 years as CEO for Volleyball WA, Robyn Kuhl reflected on her journey as one that spiked a “sleeping giant” into one of Western Australia’s most inclusive and fastest-growing codes.
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Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program great success

6 January 2026
Helping to fuel young imaginations, one experience at a time.
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Action Plan Taskforce members announced

6 January 2026

Media release

Meet the team driving development of the Creative Industries Action Plan.

Review into governance and sustainability of WA racing

31 December 2025
The WA Government is commencing an independent review to ensure the Western Australian racing industry has a framework for long-term financial sustainability.

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