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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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WA art hubs set for funding boost

7 August 2025

Media release

New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.
An artist render of the new Pavilion at the WACA ground

Major announcement for world-class aquatic and health hub at the WACA Ground

6 August 2025

Media release

The Western Australian Government, in partnership with WA Cricket, has announced the name and operator of the exciting new aquatic and health facility within the historic WACA Ground precinct in East Perth.
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Art program funding to help boost wellbeing for young people

5 August 2025

Media release

Young people across Western Australia are set to benefit from a new round of creative programs aimed at supporting mental, social and emotional wellbeing, as well as strengthening community connections.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

Next stage of Morgan Park redevelopment underway

30 July 2025

Media release

Works begin on a brand-new multi-use pavilion to complete the transformation of this well-loved community sporting precinct.
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2000 trees planted at Bayswater park as urban forest transformation nears completion

30 July 2025

Media release

Urban forest to transform underutilised open space into a vibrant native landscape
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Fines for organiser and others involved in an illegal gaming house

25 July 2025

Media release

Three men have been fined by the Perth Magistrate Court for their involvement in an illegal common gaming house in Mount Lawley which was raided in April 2023.
Cath Hart, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley, David Caddy and Bianca Sandri pose for the camera.

Commissioners appointed to the City of Nedlands

24 July 2025

Media release

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has announced the appointment of three highly experienced Commissioners to lead the City of Nedlands.
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Microchip database company HomeSafeID removed from dog and cat regulations

23 July 2025

Media release

The microchip database company HomeSafeID has been removed from Western Australia’s dog and cat regulations as of 23 July 2025.
A group of primary school student, in uniforms stand in the cricket nets with an adult.

School’s in for community sports across WA

23 July 2025

Media release

Community groups and public schools across the state are benefitting from the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program following the announcement of the initiative’s first recipients.
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🎶Funding is now open for WA musicians to take up career defining opportunities!

8 July 2025

Media release

The WA Government extended its initial 2018 commitment of $3 million for a Contemporary Music Fund in 2021 with an additional $3 million over 4 years through to 2025.

Aboriginal History WA heads to the Midwest for family history road trip

7 July 2025

Media release

Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia's Storylines will be hitting the road and heading to the Midwest this August to deliver free family history information sessions for First Nations peoples.
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Supporting the next generation of WA creatives

2 July 2025

Media release

Two new grant programs will soon open to support the next generation of Western Australian artists and arts workers, as part of the WA Government's plan to grow our creative industries
Western Australia’s Scouts and Guides groups are thrilled to now be included under the Government’s KidSport program.

KidSport program welcomes Scouts and Girl Guides

24 June 2025

Media release

The Western Australian Government's KidSport program will now include Girl Guides and Scouts clubs, giving eligible children throughout Western Australia more choice in how they stay active and connected.
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Expressions of interest open for Stage 1 of Malaga Sports Precinct

24 June 2025

Media release

The WA Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for construction partners to deliver Stage 1 of the Malaga Sports Precinct — a landmark project set to transform sporting infrastructure in Perth’s growing north-eastern corridor.
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Guide Dogs WA's paw-sitive impact to continue

17 June 2025

Media release

World-class breeding and cadet training program to be strengthened with a further $5 million in WA Government funding
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Upgrades complete at Balcatta Etna Football Club

16 June 2025

Media release

The WA Government's $1.3 million funding commitment to the Balcatta Etna Football Club is now being enjoyed by the community with the completion of field lighting and upgrades to the soccer clubrooms to cater for both male and female teams.

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