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Sam Kerr of the Matildas

WA State Football Centre renamed to inspire the next Sam Kerr

Oct 27, 2023
Sam Kerr Football Centre named at community football festival to mark the facility’s official opening after a $50.8 million dollar infrastructure project managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), jointly funded by the WA and Australian Governments.

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Matt Philip of the Wallabies wins a line-out during the Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks.

Wallabies set to take on England in spectacular Perth Test Match

5 April 2022
England Rugby will return to Perth for the first time in 12 years to take on the Wallabies at Optus Stadium in another major event announcement today.
Library shelves

Your local public library needs you

1 April 2022
Community members are urged to have their say on the future of public libraries in Western Australia.
A group of people eating at a table outdoors

Activating Alfresco webinar

30 March 2022

LG Alert

This webinar is suitable for local government CEOs, and staff involved in economic development, small business support and place activation roles.
'Virtual Realms: Videogames Transformed' at the WA Museum Boola Bardip

Spectacular exhibition redefining video games coming to Perth

28 March 2022
Western Australian audiences are invited to step into the world of video games with an exciting exhibition curated by some of the world's leading game developers.
Members of the Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 2

28 March 2022
Meeting March 2022
Australian flag

Australian National Flag to fly at half-mast

25 March 2022

LG Alert

Wednesday 30 March 2022
Black and white photograph of Shane Warne holding his hat and bowing on a cricket field

Optus Stadium to broadcast Shane Warne’s memorial service

22 March 2022
Shane Warne's memorial service will be broadcast live at Optus Stadium — with Western Australians invited to pay their respects to the cricket legend at WA's home of sport on Wednesday 30 March 2022.
A group of people eating at a table outdoors

Applications are now open for the Activating Alfresco Rebate Program

21 March 2022
Eligible hospitality businesses can seek a rebate of up to $5000.
Two artists in costume in a field. Paul Foulds and Carl Heslop, The Beauty Index – Ravensthorpe, by Annette Carmichael Projects. Photo by Dene Bingham.

Seven home-grown productions hit the road to tour regional WA

17 March 2022
Seven locally produced shows, including a production of 'Sydney II — Lost and Found' by Theatre 180 Inc, will tour regional Western Australia thanks to a $514,000 State Government funding program.
Internal exhibition space at the Cannery Arts Centre in Esperance

Regional galleries welcome upgrades to support touring visual arts

15 March 2022
11 regional art galleries from Beverley to Port Hedland have been awarded $346,000 through the second round of the State Government's Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund.
Midsection of guitarist performing at a music concert

Getting the show back on the road for rescheduled events

15 March 2022
Western Australians can look forward to a series of rescheduled events thanks to the expansion of a popular State Government initiative.
Female basketball players and coach huddling together in circle. Image credit: Joos Mind, Getty Images

New funding program to build capacity of State Sporting Associations

14 March 2022
State sporting associations (SSAs) will have access to a new program that provides more pathways for coaches and officials to pursue development opportunities, thanks to the State Government.
Empty seats at Perth Concert Hall, Western Australia

Architect named for Perth Concert Hall redevelopment

10 March 2022
WITH Architecture Studio and OMA have been appointed as lead architects for the redevelopment of Western Australia's iconic Perth Concert Hall.
A card with logos and text reading, 'Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register now in effect. No ID, no purchase.'

Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register trial officially starts

9 March 2022
The Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) trial is now in full effect, meaning all customers require approved photo identification to buy takeaway alcohol.
Two people hiking in the Kalbarri National Park

State Government shines light on outdoor recreation

8 March 2022
The State Government is investing $400,000 to encourage more Western Australians to get active outdoors.
State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022

Prestigious WA arts and culture award calls for public nominations

8 March 2022
The State Government is proud to bestow the State Cultural Treasures Awards (formerly State Living Treasures) in 2022.

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