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Publications promote richness of shared history

Jun 3, 2022
Two publications launched during Reconciliation Week are connecting people to their Aboriginal history and celebrating the richness of Western Australia’s shared history.

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Casino licensee found suitable by the Racing and Gaming Minister

8 July 2025
Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia has found Crown Perth to be a suitable licensee to operate the Perth Casino. The finding was made as recommended by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) of Western Australia pursuant to section 21Q of the Casino Control Act 1984.
Workers in high vis working on the drainage works at Geraldton Turf Club

Starting gates fly open for upgrades to regional racecourses in WA

8 July 2025
Work is already underway at the Geraldton Turf Club as part of the WA Government’s commitment to invest $25.2 million dollars to upgrade regional racecourses and support the State’s racing industry in the regions.
Forecourt of the Perth Concert Hall with a pile of red clay bricks

Progress continues on Perth Concert Hall transformation

3 July 2025
Find out what’s happening and what’s to come in the redevelopment project
A montage of Cultural industries, tourism and sport images

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is created

1 July 2025
New functions to reflect the Public Sector Reform
A woman stands behind a microphone. Text reads Are you passionate about your local community?

Becoming an elected council member forum

26 June 2025
A free forum for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds who want to nominate for council
Aerial view of the stage 2 development area.

Football scores as works begin on Stage 2 Sam Kerr Football Centre

5 June 2025
The WA Government has officially kicked off Stage 2 works on Western Australia's premier football facility with turning the first sod on the $4 million contract to expand the Sam Kerr Football Centre today.
A group of people in business attire sitting at a board room table, meeting.

Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs

5 June 2025

LG Alert

Opportunity to provide feedback on draft regulations and orders to inform implementation of local government reforms
DLGSC and DBCA delegates with the new Horse Trail Management Guidelines launched at the 2025 WA Trails Forum

New guidelines the mane event at WA Trails Forum

22 May 2025
More than 150 key decision-makers from government, the not-for-profit sector and businesses came together in Mandurah at the 2025 WA Trails Forum to discuss and plan the future of trails and recreation and launch a key trail planning document.
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A renewed focus for WA’s Creative Industries

19 May 2025
Culture and the Arts renamed Creative Industries highlighting importance in WA’s economic diversification.
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Creative workforce scoping study

16 May 2025
Creative Australia and Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) recently released the Creative Workforce Scoping Study.
A view of the stage and attendees at the WA Export Awards 2024

Entries now open for local innovators and exporters

16 May 2025
We know WA’s creatives punch well above their weight. This is your chance to be recognised. Two awards programs opened in early May recognising local achievements.
A suburban street with houses and in the background is the Perth CBD skyline.

New Local Government Financial Indicator on MyCouncil website

14 May 2025

LG Alert

Changes to make it easier for community members to compare data.
Students from Christmas Island High School stand with olympian Kylie Wheeler

WA’s wide-reaching sport and recreation sector

8 May 2025
Did you know our Great Southern team has a lead role in helping strengthen the sport and recreation sector throughout the Indian Ocean Territories?
Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

Creative WA vision in motion

2 May 2025
Implementation commences with sector information sessions.
A person holds a mobile phone with a sports betting app open on the screen. In the backgrounds is a TV with a sporting game on

Changes to online gambling harm advertising

9 April 2025
In line with the Australian government's National Consumer Protection Framework (NCPF) for Online Wagering, the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) has changed the messages online bookmakers must use to inform consumers about the potential harms associated with gambling.
An aerial view of a few people hiking on a mountain track.

Inclusive hiking initiative coming to the City of Kalamunda

7 April 2025
New Hiking is for Every Body program aims to make hiking accessible for people of all abilities, helping more West Aussies experience the benefits of outdoor recreation.

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