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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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Expression of Interest – Panel of Monitors

4 December 2025
Are you passionate about good governance and want to help local governments thrive?
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Have your say on our new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

3 December 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is seeking feedback on its draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2026-2031.

Alternative King’s Birthday Public Holiday Date 2026

3 December 2025
The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (King’s Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2026 on Monday 28 September.
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Deegan's turn of confidence through swimming

2 December 2025
12-year-old Deegan’s experience with swimming had been limited to annual school group lessons — valuable, but overwhelming.
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Western Australia rowing builds bridges with Asia through sport

26 November 2025
Rowing WA is strengthening international ties and showcasing our State as a premier rowing destination through its Asian Engagement Program.
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Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 13

26 November 2025
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre project Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its 13th meeting on 29 August 2025.

Resilience rolls out in the Kimberley: a slam dunk for community wellbeing

25 November 2025
In the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie, as Kimberley communities began to rebuild, recovery took centre court with support from the WA Government’s Community Recovery Grants Program.
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Stan Twight Reserve upgrades light way for more community sport

25 November 2025

Media release

A major redevelopment to Stan Twight Reserve in Rockingham has officially opened, delivering modern facilities and upgraded lighting to support the growing needs of local sporting clubs and the wider community.
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Ray Owen Reserve playing fields expansion underway

25 November 2025

Media release

Work is underway to deliver a new playing field and upgraded facilities at Ray Owen Reserve in Lesmurdie, supported by a $5 million investment from the WA Government
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16 Days in WA — Stop Violence Against Women

25 November 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is proudly supporting the 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign from 25 November to 10 December, to encourage all Western Australians to play their part in preventing family and domestic violence.
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Book your National Reconciliation Week Street Banner!

24 November 2025
Each year, banners fly across WA to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and share the message of reconciliation.
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AusMusic T-Shirt Day — 27 November 🎶

21 November 2025
Wear it loud and support WA music!
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PALS program strengthens cultural understanding in WA schools

20 November 2025

Media release

WA schools will deliver new Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives, with 16 schools sharing in $78,695 through the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
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Funding to support WA sport and recreation events in 2026

20 November 2025

Media release

The WA Government is offering funding support to help organisations deliver a vibrant calendar of sport and recreation events across the State in 2026.

Kolbang Yanginy – Empowering local governments to drive reconciliation

19 November 2025

LG Alert

Kolbang Yanginy – The local government reconciliation resource is here.
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Lakeside basketball gun to represent his country

12 November 2025
Lakeside Lightning product Ethan Powell will swap his Western Australian Basketball League jersey to green and gold as he represents Australia at the 2025 Deaflympics in Japan this November.

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