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An artist impression of the Main pitch and stadium at the new Australian Hockey Centre

Hockey dreams becoming reality at the Australian Hockey Centre 🏑

26 February 2026

Media release

Perth will soon cement its status as the nation's premier hockey destination with work now underway for the new Australian Hockey Centre
Floreat Athena and Olympic Kingsway members with representatives from the City of Vincent.

Community football boost ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

23 February 2026
Upgrades at the Sam Kerr Football Centre and Litis Stadium are complete, just in time to welcome some of the world's best football players to Western Australia.
Captivating female performer standing on stage in student theatre club during emotional recital

Vision for the ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment finalised

17 February 2026
The WA Government has today launched the ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment Master Plan, setting the blueprint for the transformation of this unique, centrally located site into a vibrant and inclusive urban community.
Construction works at the Perth Cultural Centre

Progress continues at the Perth Cultural Centre

23 January 2026
As we enter the new year, the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) Rejuvenation Project continues to make progress, having achieved several key milestones in recent months.
Outside of the Perth Film Studios in front of a sculpture

Lights, camera, action: Perth Film Studios hits practical completion

21 January 2026
$300m Perth Film Studios delivered on time and under budget, positioning WA as a premier destination for national and international filmmakers.
Arist's impression of the Perth Concert Hall forecourt

Perth Concert Hall redevelopment main works contract awarded

17 December 2025

Media release

The redevelopment of the iconic Perth Concert Hall has achieved a significant milestone with the main works awarded to ADCO Constructions.
A night scene with purple coloured drone hovering over a river

Creative Industries Action Plan announced!

11 November 2025
Action plan set to accelerate growth, investment and opportunities for the State’s creative sector.
An architects render of a crowd of people enjoying the redeveloped Perth Cultural Centre

Perth Cultural Centre reaches project milestone

10 November 2025

Media release

The Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation project has just reached a key project milestone with the appointment of the artist team which will deliver the public art piece.
A montage of three portrait photos of James Morton, Jon Tarry, Sharyn Egan

Art and sport team up at Australia’s home of hockey

26 August 2025

Media release

Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.
An artist's impression of the Australian Hockey Centre

Australian Hockey Centre moves a step closer with release of main works tender

25 August 2025
The transformation of the Australian Hockey Centre has reached a major milestone, with the completion of the Expression of Interest stage and release of the main works tender.
A construction photo of works in the Perth Cultural Centre, with PICA in the background.

Transformation of the Perth Cultural Centre progressing

1 July 2025
Find out what’s happening and what’s to come in the rejuvenation project
An architects impression of the interior of the redeveloped Perth Concert Hall

Breaking ground raises curtain on concert hall refurbishment

20 May 2025

Media release

Preliminary works commenced in April for the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall

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