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Arts and Culture Minister David Templeman (seated centre) with State Cultural Treasures.

WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards

Nov 26, 2024
Nine Western Australian artists have been recognised for their outstanding, lifelong contributions to the arts sector and community at the State Cultural Treasures Awards in Perth.

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A group of junior basketball players with the Premier and Minister on a basketball court.

Enhancements to KidSport program keeping kids active and participating in sport

Media release

The department’s highly successful KidSport program has introduced a series of enhancements aimed at helping families in need, expanding application pathways and increasing ways its vouchers can be used.
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Rugby fans score with extended trading hours during World Cup

Media release

Western Australian pubs and bars can apply for longer trading hours to show matches in the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in a major win for fans of the sport.
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Emerging WA music act to rise to the top with Coldplay at Optus Stadium

Media release

A local WA band will win the chance to support Coldplay’s ‘Music of The Spheres’ Perth performance later this year through the Coldplay Rising Artist Competition.

$400,000 in grants available to help the WA community experience our great outdoors

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is calling for grant submissions for its Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program.
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Taking Liberty as part of Australia II: 40 Years On celebrations

The WA Maritime Museum, in collaboration with Theatre 180, presents Taking Liberty, an adaptation of Ingle Knight’s award-winning play about Australia’s historic, 1983 America’s Cup win.
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Where will you be watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™?

Continue to enjoy all the thrilling moments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™!
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New regulations to stamp out sly grogging in Carnarvon

New regulations have come into effect to stamp out sly grogging in Carnarvon, giving WA Police the power to immediately dispose of illegal alcohol when they stop and search a vehicle.
Australia II in the WA Martime Museum with a group of 5 people standing in front of it's winged keel

Free music concert and drone show to celebrate 40th anniversary of Australia II’s America’s Cup win

Media release

It may be 40 years on from our monumental America’s Cup win but many of us still remember where we were — bursting with pride — as Australia II dramatically beat Liberty and took away the trophy from the New York Yacht Club who had held it tight for 132 years!
Boxing Officials Seminar promotional image with a photo of an official holding up the winners arm after a contest.

Boxing Official’s Seminar

Industry Development Series 2023
Danielle and Darryl, Amanda and Peter competing in Paralympic dance competition.

Dynamic Perth duos make history for Australia at international dance competition

2 Para Athletes from Perth have made history by being the first Australian team ever to compete at an International Paralympic Committee event.
A stylised banner with an image of an outdoor cinema with the words, 'Local government elections 2023. Speak for those who can't. Stand for your local council. Nominations open 31 August 2023.'

Make your voice heard by becoming a local government councillor

Members of the Western Australian community are being urged to consider nominating for the upcoming local government elections to be able to influence the decisions being made that potentially impact the lives of thousands of residents.
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Local government annual returns due 31 August

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries reminds all council members and designated employees of their obligations to provide an annual return by Thursday 31 August under the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).
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State of Origin returns to WA for 2 more years

Western Australia continues to be a global hub of blockbuster sport, with Perth set to host further NRL State of Origin series games in 2025 and 2028.
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Place Innovation Awards and placemaking training webinar

LG Alert

The Department for Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is helping local governments to support innovative approaches to placemaking through 2 new initiatives.
A general view of play during the round one NRL match at Optus Stadium.

Perth Stadium to host NRL in back-to-back blockbuster

Perth is set for a rugby double header tomorrow (5 August) at Perth Stadium, providing NRL fans a great opportunity to watch 4 of the competitions top teams battle it out.
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Safer Venues WA website launch music to community’s ears

Media release

A new website with an industry toolkit, created thanks to State Government funding, is aiming to make live music venues in Western Australia safer and more inclusive, especially for women and the LGBTQI+ community.

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