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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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Creative Learning Showcase champions creativity in education

6 August 2026

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

5 August 2026

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

5 August 2026

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.
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Little Italy takes over Stadium Park for Italian Football Festival

5 August 2026

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.
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WA performing arts sector celebrates the pinnacle of excellence 🎉

5 August 2026

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

4 August 2026

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 ⚽

31 July 2026

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

29 July 2026

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 🥇

28 July 2026

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

28 July 2026

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

16 July 2026

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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New chapter begins as Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub opens

7 July 2026

Media release

The Dalyellup community came together over the weekend to celebrate the official opening of the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.
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Unique opportunity to revive prime Swan River heritage site

1 July 2026

Media release

The State Government is seeking proposals to redevelop one of Perth's most significant State heritage-listed sites.
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PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative delivering for community

30 June 2026

Media release

The PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative is delivering for community sport and recreation, with 432 infrastructure assets completed across Western Australia in its first year.
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Game On, Girls grants kick-start pathways for young female athletes

30 June 2026

Media release

Delivering on election commitment to support the next generation of female athletes
Wide angle view of the Kwinana Loop trail with storm clouds in the sky,

Work underway on $3.5 million Kwinana Loop Trail upgrade 🥾🚵

24 June 2026

Media release

Upgrades to the Kwinana Loop Trail have officially begun, with the project set to improve connectivity and accessibility across the popular bushland trail network.

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