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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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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.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre volunteer (centre) Hannah Bremner.

Connecting communities through volunteers

19 May 2025
National Volunteer Week (19 to 25 May 2025) begins today with thousands of events and activities taking place across the country to celebrate.
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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.

Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

16 May 2025

Media release

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.
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.
A mural of WA wildflowers on the outside wall of Heath Park Pavilion

Construction completed at new sporting hub in Eglinton

12 May 2025

Media release

Northern suburbs sports clubs, community groups and residents will soon be able to enjoy new amenities at the Heath Park Pavilion in Eglinton.
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Wauhop Park upgrades level playing field for women’s football

12 May 2025

Media release

The WA Government continues to prioritise community sporting infrastructure and encourage female participation in sport, with upgrades at the Wauhop Park soccer ground in East Fremantle complete.
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New all-abilities playground in Clarkson open for the community

9 May 2025

Media release

A new, inclusive play space developed in Clarkson with significant funding from the WA Government has proved an instant hit with children and parents.
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?
The jumps at the Briggs Park pump track

Pump track construction ramps up in Byford

7 May 2025

Media release

Works are underway on the construction of a new bike pump track in Byford which promises to be a vibrant recreational hub for the local community.
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.
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New policy for weight classes and missed weight

30 April 2025
Weight classes exist in combat sports to promote fair competition between similarly matched opponents.
A night time photo of Leederville oval with new light towers in the background

Leederville Oval upgraded in time for WAFL 2025 season

28 April 2025

Media release

Major upgrades to Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville are now complete in time to host the WAFL’s 2025 season.
A waiter with a bottle of red wine and a glass, stands near a table of people in a bar, who are eating food and drinking.

Relaxing Good Friday liquor restrictions a sign of more reforms to come

17 April 2025

Media release

More licensed premises will open their doors this Good Friday after rules regarding the serving of alcohol without a meal were relaxed to include venues offering live music events.
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Perth Film Studios construction milestone preview tour

17 April 2025

Media release

Construction of Perth Film Studios is now 60 per cent complete, on time and on budget, with the cameras expected to start rolling by April 2026.

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