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DLGSC Strategic Intent

Creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community.

Gnarla Boodja Mili Mili

An online interactive map acknowledging the names of Noongar places throughout the Perth CBD area, also known as Boorlo or Burrell in the Noongar language.

Kurt Vile, Perth Festival 2017. Photo by Jessica Wyld.

Tourism plan targets WA’s attractions

The department’s two year action plan aims to make WA a world-class destination for arts/cultural, sport and Aboriginal tourism.

The new WA Museum

The New Museum for Western Australia is one of the most significant museum redevelopments in the world today, and one of which all Western Australians should be incredibly proud.

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Inquiry into the City of Perth completes public hearings

10 Oct 2019

The Inquiry into the City of Perth has today completed a marathon 40 days of public hearings.

People working on a trail in Margaret River

Course to help equip locals with trail building skills

10 Oct 2019

The State Government is conducting a week-long course for up to 20 Collie and Dwellingup residents to help them develop the skills to find a job in the local trails industry.

Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman with Ash and Timieka from Perth band Dulcie

Contemporary Music Fund nurtures aspiring musicians

09 Oct 2019

Western Australia's aspiring young musicians will have more opportunities to take part in the contemporary music sector thanks to a $250,000 investment from the Contemporary Music Fund.

Ian Prior of the Force leads the team out onto the field during the Global Rapid Rugby match between the Western Force and the World XV at HBF Park. Photo: Getty Images.

VenuesWest delivers gold medal winning performance

07 Oct 2019

State Government venue owner and operator, VenuesWest has enjoyed its most successful year ever, breaking records for attendances, events held, and funding reinvested in support of elite sport.

Student athletes aim to chalk up a win at 2020 UniSport

04 Oct 2019

Thousands of interstate university athletes will travel to Western Australia to vie for victory when Perth hosts the UniSport Nationals in 2020.

Elyse Villani of the Scorchers plays a reverse sweep shot at Lilac Hill

Lilac Hill Park redevelopment supporting women's sport boom

28 Sep 2019

Community cricket ground Lilac Hill Park is undergoing a revitalisation to support the huge recent growth in the women's game — with a $2.1 million upgrade underway to give the facility a new lease of life and offer unisex facilities for the first time.

Alastair Clarkson of the Hawks is interviewed by Dennis Cometti before the round 17 AFL match

The voice of football inducted into sport’s Hall of Fame

25 Sep 2019

Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray has congratulated legendary sports commentator Dennis Cometti AM on his imminent induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Consultation of proposed Code of Conduct and CEO Standards

24 Sep 2019

Departmental circular 9 2019

On 27 June 2019, the Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2019 was passed in Parliament.

16 April 2019 meeting

24 Sep 2019

State Local Partnership Agreement Communique

Grant programs to increase regional arts activity

19 Sep 2019

Two new grant programs that opened this week will increase the number and variety of arts and culture activities presented in regional Western Australia, by supporting the costs of their delivery.

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