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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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Regional galleries shine brighter with $314,000 upgrade boost

17 September 2025

Media release

A major investment by the WA Government will open up more arts experiences for Western Australians in regional communities.

WA music takes centre stage during WA Music Week 2025

15 September 2025

Media release

WA Music Week 2025 is in full swing, celebrating the diverse range of musical talents across the State.
A group of young musicians stand together in a performance space.

Emerging Outer Perth musicians set to shine through GRID Series program

11 September 2025

Media release

The four successful musicians for the GRID Series' 2025 Outer Perth Edition have been announced, supported by a $108,000 investment from the WA Government.
Joan and the Giants performing in at the Astor Theatre in Perth supporting Belinda Carlisle, 2024. Photo by Isabelle Haubrich.

The show goes on for WA creatives

5 September 2025

Media release

The curtain has risen on a new wave of arts projects, musical performances and cultural experiences across Western Australia, thanks to a major funding boost from the WA Government.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School:students and adults enjoying the colourful murals

WA schools advancing reconciliation with local community projects

5 September 2025

Media release

Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program
two young female basketball players on an indoor basketball court

$25.7 million committed for South West indoor sports facility

5 September 2025

Media release

Ochre Project Services has been confirmed as the project manager for new basketball facilities at Bunbury's Hay Park Precinct.
Daisy Ridley in We Bury the Dead. Courtesy: Screenwest

Gripping locally produced film gets WA premiere screening 🎥

4 September 2025

Media release

Locally produced survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, premiered at the CinefestOZ Film Prize on Wednesday 3 September and Birthright will premiere on Friday 5 September 2025.

Commissioners appointed to the Town of Port Hedland

2 September 2025

Media release

The Town of Port Hedland will be led by three highly experienced Commissioners, after Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley announced their appointment on 2 September 2025.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

Len Shearer Reserve makeover supports female participation

1 September 2025

Media release

Female and community sport in the City of Melville has received a major boost, with the completion of a $3.5 million redevelopment at Len Shearer Reserve under the Western Australian Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative.
Montage of portraits of Paul Steel, Melanie Cave and Bill Johnston.

Extra resources bolster the Gaming and Wagering Commission

1 September 2025

Media release

The WA Government has expanded the capacity and capability of the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia (GWC) to support its role as a regulator of the State's gaming and wagering industry.
Officials cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new Wisteria Park

Play and recreation area created for the Ferndale community

28 August 2025

Media release

An unused pocket of land in Ferndale has been transformed into a welcoming new play and recreation space for the community, with support from the WA Government.
The Coolgardie town hall with a dark and stormy sky in the background

Shire of Coolgardie issued with show cause notice

26 August 2025

Media release

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has issued a show cause notice to the Shire of Coolgardie, giving the council 21 days to demonstrate why it should not be suspended.
A montage of three portrait photos of James Morton, Jon Tarry, Sharyn Egan

Art and sport team up at Australia’s home of hockey

26 August 2025

Media release

Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.
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New campaign calls for local government election nominations

22 August 2025

Media release

A new campaign will be launched to encourage Western Australians interested in shaping the future of their community to nominate for this year’s local government elections.

Historic appointment of first Local Government Inspector

20 August 2025

Media release

The conduct of Western Australia's 139 local councils will come under closer scrutiny, with the appointment of the State's first Local Government Inspector.
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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.

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