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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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Perth to host AFL Origin in 2027 and 2029

29 July 2026

Media release

Perth has scored yet another Australian-exclusive event, with the AAMI AFL Origin set to return to Optus Stadium in February 2027 and again in 2029.
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Supporting women to ride and connect 🚵🏼‍♀️

28 July 2026
Raelene Mountford could count on one hand the number of times she had jumped on a bike, but in her 50s she saddled up and hasn’t looked back.
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WA celebrates Glasgow Commonwealth Games with live site and special 1962 exhibition 🥇

28 July 2026

Media release

Western Australians can experience the excitement of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in the heart of Perth, with selected events being shown live at Northbridge Piazza and a special exhibition celebrating the State's Games history.
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Construction underway on High Wycombe community sporting hub

28 July 2026

Media release

Construction has begun on the new $6 million Scott Reserve pavilion in High Wycombe, with the facility set to provide a modern sporting hub for local clubs and the wider community.
Taylor Jackman on the BMX track

Pilbara BMX star to feature at world champs 🚴🏻‍♀️

16 July 2026
Taylor Jackman's bike has already clocked up more kilometres than most 4-wheel vehicles do in a lifetime.
Architects render of the main entrance at the Binar Community Hub in Midland

$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub in Midland

16 July 2026

Media release

Binar Futures' new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million funding boost.
A scene from Selfless Orchestra: Terra Nullius Embodied - Live at the Rechabite, February 2026. Photo: Brad Coleman.

Creative projects funding programs supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

14 July 2026
More creative funding opportunities are now open — supporting a vibrant and creative WA!
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Arts funding to strengthen wellbeing for young Western Australians

8 July 2026
The State Government is investing $906,395 in community-led arts projects from Kununurra to Katanning to boost the social and emotional wellbeing of young Western Australians.
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New chapter begins as Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub opens

7 July 2026

Media release

The Dalyellup community came together over the weekend to celebrate the official opening of the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.

NAIDOC Week 2026

3 July 2026
50 Years of Deadly
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Join CITS Audit and Risk Committee – Registrations now open

3 July 2026
CITS is seeking an experienced professional to join its Audit and Risk Committee as an independent member.
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Changes to leadership at Tourism WA

2 July 2026
An aerial view of the Sunset heritage site and the Swan River

Unique opportunity to revive prime Swan River heritage site

1 July 2026

Media release

The State Government is seeking proposals to redevelop one of Perth's most significant State heritage-listed sites.
Margaret Medcalf reading a document

WA creatives unearth historic tales from our State archives

30 June 2026
A record number of 15 local creatives and researchers have been shortlisted for this year’s Margaret Medcalf Award for Excellence in Research using the Western Australian State Archives.
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PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative delivering for community

30 June 2026

Media release

The PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative is delivering for community sport and recreation, with 432 infrastructure assets completed across Western Australia in its first year.
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Game On, Girls grants kick-start pathways for young female athletes

30 June 2026

Media release

Delivering on election commitment to support the next generation of female athletes

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