Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Emerging Outer Perth musicians set to shine through GRID Series program

Media release

The four successful musicians for the GRID Series' 2025 Outer Perth Edition have been announced, supported by a $108,000 investment from the WA Government.

WA Government backs State-wide calendar of major sports events

Western Australians will soon be able to enjoy an exciting calendar of sport and outdoor recreation events — from sporting tournaments to mass participation events — through a funding commitment by the Western Australian Government.

New change rooms opening doors for women and girls in sport

The completion of new change rooms at the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Cockburn ARC) marks another win for women's sports in Western Australia, thanks to support from the WA Government.

First ever AusArt Day announced

Creative Australia has announced the first ever AusArt Day.

The show goes on for WA creatives

Media release

The curtain has risen on a new wave of arts projects, musical performances and cultural experiences across Western Australia, thanks to a major funding boost from the WA Government.

WA schools advancing reconciliation with local community projects

Media release

Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program

$25.7 million committed for South West indoor sports facility

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Ochre Project Services has been confirmed as the project manager for new basketball facilities at Bunbury's Hay Park Precinct.

Gripping locally produced film gets WA premiere screening 🎥

Media release

Locally produced survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, premiered at the CinefestOZ Film Prize on Wednesday 3 September and Birthright will premiere on Friday 5 September 2025.

Commissioners appointed to the Town of Port Hedland

Media release

The Town of Port Hedland will be led by three highly experienced Commissioners, after Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley announced their appointment on 2 September 2025.

Len Shearer Reserve makeover supports female participation

Media release

Female and community sport in the City of Melville has received a major boost, with the completion of a $3.5 million redevelopment at Len Shearer Reserve under the Western Australian Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative.