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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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A view of the stage and attendees at the WA Export Awards 2024

Winner of the 2024 WA Export Awards for Creative Industries

24 September 2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is thrilled to announce the winner of the Creative Industries category for the 2024 Western Australian Export Awards.
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DLGSC Annual Report 2023-24

19 September 2024
We are pleased to present the DLGSC Annual Report 2023-24, which was tabled in Parliament on 18 September 2024.
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Perth Cultural Centre to host Revealed showcase in 2025

19 September 2024

Media release

After 10 successful years at the Fremantle Arts Centre, the popular and renowned Revealed Aboriginal art exhibition returns to Perth, bringing together Western Australian Aboriginal art centres and independent artists for an exhibition, art market, and more.
World premiere season of Beneath the Music presented by Encounter, produced by Performing Lines WA. Directed by Jay Emmanuel. Subiaco Arts Centre, May 2023. Photo by Dan Grant.

WA arts organisations share $1.32 million in WA Government grants

19 September 2024

Media release

A total of $1.32 million in grants awarded to support 22 innovative arts organisation-led projects across Western Australia.
A group of people standing on the edge of a river, holding a document

Activity day highlights the growing importance of outdoor recreation in WA

18 September 2024
DLGSC hosted its annual Industry Activity Day, an event that brings together stakeholders from both local and state government agencies with the outdoor recreation sector.

Hiking Participation and Active Outdoor Recreation Grants now open

18 September 2024

Media release

Being active outdoors fosters a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy West Australian community.
A still from The Twelve featuring Sam Neill in his role of Brett Colby SC

Cameras roll in WA for new season of award-winning The Twelve

16 September 2024
The critically acclaimed, award-winning series The Twelve has been given the green light for season 3 and is now in production in the South West of Western Australia.
Twilight beach near Esperance in Western Australia

New long service leave regulations kick in

16 September 2024

LG Alert

New regulations for local government employees’ long service leave are now in place, providing a raft of improvements for workers across Western Australia.
Minister David Templeman speaking at an event welcoming our Olympians and Paralympians home.

WA's heroic Olympic and Paralympic athletes welcomed home

16 September 2024
Western Australia's Olympians and Paralympians welcomed home and celebrated in Forrest Place.
RSPCA WA Chair Lynne Bradshaw, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley holding a small dog, and RSPCA WA CEO Ben Cave

Pet sterilisation funding to help WA dog and cat owners

16 September 2024

Media release

The State Government is delivering a significant cost of living relief measure providing $500,000 to RSPCA WA to subsidise the sterilisation of dogs and cats in Western Australia.
Artist's impression of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment

$55 million rejuvenation to breathe new life into Perth cultural icon

15 September 2024

Media release

The new design for the highly anticipated rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) has been unveiled today, with the transformation set to make the icon the heart of the city.
A young girl holds a painting palette and creates a painting resting on an easel

Students explore creative flair through in-school grants 🎨

12 September 2024

Media release

From writing and drawing to explorations in flora, students at a number of Western Australian schools will be exploring their creative side, thanks to the latest round of culture and the arts grants.
Sound technician wearing headphones holds up a microphone covered with a windsock. A regional river is in the background.

Funding strengthens rich storytelling culture

9 September 2024

Media release

A new round of funding will support the gestation and birth of unique Western Australian Aboriginal stories, while also supporting the groups who tell them.
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Pilbara and Kimberley to join in regional pools splash

9 September 2024

Media release

The successful KidSport Regional Pools Program is now diving into the Pilbara and Kimberley regions
Smiling movie goes sit in a theatre looking toward the screen.

Homegrown talent hits the red carpet at CinefestOZ

6 September 2024

Media release

Homegrown talent is rubbing shoulders with international celebrities this week at Australia's premier destination film festival, CinefestOZ.
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New online portal helping more children and young people speak up

6 September 2024
DLGSC has launched a new child friendly complaints webpage to provide children and young people with a dedicated online space to speak up and make a complaint about a DLGSC operated or funded service or program.

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