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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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WA Reflections short documentary initiative returns for a third year

8 November 2024

Media release

The State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest's WA Reflections short documentary initiative is back for a third year, with interested applicants invited to participate in a workshop exploring how to transform archival content into compelling stories.
A band of Aboriginal musicians playing on stage

Contemporary Music Fund boost for suburban and remote artists

5 November 2024

Media release

Two major mentoring and development programs being supported through the WA Government's Contemporary Music Fund (CMF) will provide emerging remote and outer-metro artists with the chance of a lifetime.
An close up image of a trail bike river on a dirt road

Off-road vehicle site clean-up complete

4 November 2024
Helping local governments look after off-road vehicle (ORV) sites around WA is a priority for the DLGSC and this was recently demonstrated when the City of Kwinana received more than $26,000 in funding from us to clean up the ORV site in Medina.

Back home for East Fremantle Sharks and footy fans

4 November 2024

Media release

Works on the East Fremantle Community Park are now complete, with the Sharks Football Club moving into the $34 million, state-of-the-art facility, returning to their home ground after a three-year absence.
PALS logo with text: Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing

PALS grants bring cultural understanding to the classroom

30 October 2024

Media release

Grants totalling $88,735 that are designed to bring understanding of Aboriginal culture to Western Australian classrooms have been awarded by the WA Government through the 2024 Term 3 funding round of the Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
An artist's impression of the exterior of the library, viewed from the car park near the entrance.

New library and youth space to benefit Landsdale community

30 October 2024

Media release

Construction is underway on the new Dordaak Kepup - Library and Youth Innovation Hub project in Landsdale, the result of a $6 million investment by the WA Government towards the total cost of $17.6 million.
An artist's impression of the completed University building

$30 million philanthropic partnership for WAAPA

28 October 2024

Media release

Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Minderoo Foundation have entered into a transformational $30 million, 25-year philanthropic partnership to advance Australian arts and culture by supporting a state-of-the-art new home for the university's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
A group of young people around a table writing on sticky notes seen from above.

The Blue Room Theatre’s program is cultivating artistic diversity and drawing packed audiences

25 October 2024
Their program is a great demonstration of the strength and vibrancy of the amazing Western Australian culture and the arts sector.
A group of school children painting Aboriginal designs on a circular artwork, together with an Aboriginal artist.

Fostering creativity for children through culture and the arts

25 October 2024
Children's Week 2024: A week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children across Western Australia.
Drone view of the Albany Entertainment Centre at dusk

First call for expressions of interest to upgrade Albany Entertainment Centre

24 October 2024

Media release

Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for a builder to progress the next stage of repair works to the iconic Albany Entertainment Centre.

Cultural institutions supporting the growth and development of children

24 October 2024
Children's Week 2024: A week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children across Western Australia.
Toby King and the Utility Belt book cover illustration and author Sharon Giltrow

New Chapter for WA children’s book author Sharon Giltrow

24 October 2024

Media release

Western Australian children’s book author Sharon Giltrow is back with Toby King and the Utility Belt, the second book in her middle-grade series The Utility Belt.
Three ladies and one gentleman standing next to each other and smiling to the camera.

WA sport and recreation industry committed to children and young people’s safety

23 October 2024
WA Children’s Week is a time to recognise the importance of, and reaffirm commitment to keeping our children and young people safe and free to enjoy their participation in community sport.

WA kids splash into summer with free regional pool entry

22 October 2024

Media release

Eligible children throughout regional Western Australia will have free access to local pools this summer following a successful trial of the KidSport Regional Pool Program earlier this year.

Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2024

21 October 2024
Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week for 2024.
Children's Week WA 2024 18 to 27 October 2024

Celebrating our amazing children and inspiring the next generation

18 October 2024
Children's Week 2024: a week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children throughout Western Australia

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