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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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The construction at keirnan Park showing the steel framework of a large building

Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct passes halfway mark

Media release

Construction of Stage One of the Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct has reached the halfway milestone, marking significant progress on one of the largest community sporting infrastructure projects in Perth's south-east.

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Free family history information sessions coming to East Kimberley

Media release

Aboriginal communities across the East Kimberley will have the opportunity to explore their family history at a series of free information sessions this September.

A group of Warlayirti Artists walking on Country

Connecting to Country grants strengthen culture and community

Media release

The State Government is supporting Aboriginal people and organisations across Western Australia to strengthen cultural knowledge, leadership and community wellbeing through the latest round of the Connecting to Country program.

The new shared path in Serpentine

New shared path brings Serpentine's great outdoors closer

Media release

Locals and visitors can now enjoy a safer journey between the Serpentine town centre and iconic Serpentine National Park, following the completion of a new shared access path.

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WA Music Week 2026 hits the right note 🎼

Media release

WA Music Week 2026 gets underway today, bringing together Western Australian artists, industry professionals, and music lovers for 10 days of live music, networking, and professional development.

Tables of people at a conference at Boola Bardip (Museum) with a huge whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling

Creative Learning Showcase champions creativity in education

Media release

Western Australia's educators, teaching artists, and arts organisations have come together for the second Creative Learning Showcase, celebrating innovative approaches to teaching and learning through creative processes.

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WA filmmaker secures funding for dark comedy debut

Media release

Western Australian writer and director Richard Vilensky has been named the recipient of the prestigious West Coast Visions 2026 initiative, securing production funding for his debut feature film Everyone's Having a Good Time But You.

the newly constructed State Squash Centre building in Belmont WA

Upgraded State Squash Centre unveiled ahead of World Championships

Media release

Western Australia's squash community is ready to welcome teams from around the world to its new home, with the redeveloped WA State Squash Centre officially open thanks to a $2.45 million investment.

An aerial view of the Little Italy festival at sunset, with Perth city skyline in the background

Little Italy takes over Stadium Park for Italian Football Festival

Media release

A taste of Italy has arrived in Perth, with Little Italy transforming Stadium Park into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, food, entertainment, and football.

three Pinacle award winners with their awards.

WA performing arts sector celebrates the pinnacle of excellence 🎉

Media release

Excellence in Western Australia's live performance industry has been recognised with major awards presented across three categories at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards at Subiaco Arts Centre last night.

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$3 million for lighting upgrades at southern suburbs sports hub

Media release

The State Government will invest $3 million to upgrade floodlighting at the Lark Hill Sportsplex in Port Kennedy to support participation in community sport.

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Fantastico! One week to go until blockbuster Italian Football Festival ⚽

Media release

The countdown is on for Western Australia's highly anticipated Italian Football Festival, with some of the biggest names and clubs in world football set to arrive in Perth over the coming week.

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Perth to host AFL Origin in 2027 and 2029

Media release

Perth has scored yet another Australian-exclusive event, with the AAMI AFL Origin set to return to Optus Stadium in February 2027 and again in 2029.

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WA celebrates Glasgow Commonwealth Games with live site and special 1962 exhibition 🥇

Media release

Western Australians can experience the excitement of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in the heart of Perth, with selected events being shown live at Northbridge Piazza and a special exhibition celebrating the State's Games history.

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Construction underway on High Wycombe community sporting hub

Media release

Construction has begun on the new $6 million Scott Reserve pavilion in High Wycombe, with the facility set to provide a modern sporting hub for local clubs and the wider community.

Architects render of the main entrance at the Binar Community Hub in Midland

$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub in Midland

Media release

Binar Futures' new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million funding boost.

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