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Get out and get active this October!

Different objects (such as animals and a gramophone) from museums on a yellow background with the words, 'Uncover WA's surprising collections on your next adventure'

Step right in, WAnderland is waiting

For the first time, thousands of rare and remarkable items in museums, cultural centres and private collections across Western Australia have been brought together in a new online portal.

KidSport: 10 years of supporting kids to get involved in sport. Montage of participants.

KidSport 10 year anniversary

Celebrating 10 years of supporting kids to get involved in community sport and recreation.

Inside the Bronze Box - State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo Eva Fernandez.

Cultural Infrastructure Toolkit

Resources for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State until 2030 and beyond

Karijini National Park 1 Credit Tourism WA

WA Hiking Strategy

Bushwalking and trail running in Western Australia 2020 to 2030

Culture WA portal

Treasures of Western Australia digitised and accessible to all.

News

Protected Entertainment Precincts legislation introduced to parliament

27 Oct 2022

The State Government has introduced the Liquor Control Amendment (Protected Entertainment Precincts) Bill 2022 in Parliament.

Hockey bid screen grab showing an artists' impression of corporate facilities overlooking a hockey pitch

$135 million plan to keep Perth the Home of Hockey

27 Oct 2022

The State Government — in partnership with Hockey WA — has made a $135 million proposal to retain the high performance hockey program in Perth.

National Children’s Week and the DLGSC Child Safeguarding Unit

26 Oct 2022

LG Alert

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) recognised the important role that local governments play in developing community awareness about child safety.

First international team officials arrive in Perth after FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw

25 Oct 2022

Officials from 2 international teams are in Perth today to see first-hand the city's excellent facilities for the FIFA Women's World Cup (FIFAWWC) Australia and New Zealand 2023.

Breaking all boundaries: Award honours mountain biking pioneer

25 Oct 2022

Andrew Liddawi, mountain biker and founder of adaptive cycling and hiking organisation Break the Boundary, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Western Australia's trail industry.

Shire of Meekathara Making a Difference for local young people

21 Oct 2022

The Shire of Meekatharra’s Youth Services, which provides dynamic programs for young people aged 8-18 in the State’s Mid West, has been named the winner of this year’s Making a Difference Award.

WA trails to better connect with country, community and culture

21 Oct 2022

Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman has outlined the way forward for trails in Western Australia, with the release of the WA Strategic Trails Blueprint 2022-2027.

Image of a person using a megaphone with people with golf carts in the background.

WA Golf Open scores Sport and Recreation event funding

20 Oct 2022

The Minister for Sport and Recreation has approved funding of $30,000 to help Golf WA host this year’s Western Australian Open Golf Championship, while Wembley Lacrosse Club received $10,000 to deliver the 2022 U15 Boys and Girls National Tournament.