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.

Protected Entertainment Precincts pass Parliament

Laws to enhance safety in Western Australia's popular entertainment precincts by banning perpetrators of violent or threatening behaviour have passed through Parliament.

Requesting an alternative date for the King’s Birthday public holiday in 2023

LG Alert

Local governments interested in having an alternative date declared for the King’s Birthday public holiday in their district can make a request to the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

Regional talent gets funding for sporting dreams

Regional athletes, coaches and officials are the beneficiaries of funding to 9 special programs around Western Australia that will help them achieve their sporting dreams.

Western Australia’s new AC/DC-inspired celebration for 2023

The State Government will launch a new stand-alone home-grown AC/DC-inspired event in Perth next year.