Distinguished WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022

Distinguished Western Australian artists have been recognised for their outstanding, lifelong contributions to the WA arts sector and community at the State Cultural Treasures Awards in Perth.

Boost of almost $740,000 for regional performing arts venues

Western Australia's regional performing arts sector is getting a boost thanks to the State Government's 'In the House' funding program, with 10 venues or organisations set to receive almost $740,000 between them.

Living languages: funding supports Aboriginal youth wellbeing

An initiative that will play a vital role in enabling Indigenous language continuation in the Kimberley region will receive a $200,000 support package from the State Government.

Social Media Self-Defence for local government employees and council members

LG Alert

The department has engaged the Office of the eSafety Commissioner to present Social Media Self-Defence webinars.

WA bid success! Perth to remain Australia’s Home of Hockey

The State Government has been successful in its bid to keep Hockey Australia's High Performance Program in Perth.

Funding program connects artists and school students

Artists, teachers and creative organisations will be able to foster greater creativity in schools thanks to the Creativity for Schools program grants that open today.

Specialist wicket keeper program honours cricket great Rod Marsh

Western Australia’s next generation of top wicket keepers will be invited to take part in a high-performance coaching program in honour of Australian cricketing great Rod Marsh.

Lead consultant appointed for Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation

The rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre has marked a major milestone, with the appointment of the lead consultant COX Architecture.

WA Premier’s Book Awards unveils new category: Book of the Year

A brand-new category in the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards has been announced — The Premier's Prize for Book of the Year Award sponsored by Writing WA.

Date announced for betting limits on electronic gaming machines

A $10 betting limit for Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) will be enforced at Crown Casino from 1 July 2023.