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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 crowd at a live event with the words, 'New website to make WA music venues safer and more inclusive'

Safer Venues WA website launch music to community’s ears

3 August 2023

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.
Mulan residents of all ages parade with locally made fish puppets at the finale of Big Country Puppets’ project

New 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture in Western Australia

2 August 2023

Media release

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has begun the development of a new 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture in Western Australia.
The Bledisloe Cup in focus with the Wallabies lined up behind it at Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium relives key moments with new memorabilia collection

31 July 2023

Media release

A new collection of sport and entertainment memorabilia was unveiled at Optus Stadium today, capturing some of the key moments delivered by sports and entertainment stars from all over the globe since it opened in January 2018.
A group of 6 people pointing at a piece of paper. They are inside a basketball stadium.

New basketball courts bouncing into Kalgoorlie Boulder

31 July 2023

Media release

$5 million election commitment to redevelop Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium.
A shallow depth of field focus photograph of a gaming machine

$10 betting cap now in force for electronic gaming machines on the main floor at Crown Casino Perth

25 July 2023

Media release

The State Government continues to deliver reforms addressing concerns raised by the Perth Casino Royal Commission (PCRC), particularly around reducing the risk of gambling-related harm.
A collage of netballers watching a player shoot for goal and a baskeballers dribbling a ball on a court

State Government delivers slam dunk for Rockingham families

24 July 2023

Media release

The State Government will invest $10 million towards upgrades at the Mike Barnett Sports Complex in Rockingham, delivering additional basketball and netball courts, and much needed maintenance works for the popular community facility.
A collage of portraits of the Steering Committee of the Aboriginal Cultural Centre Western Australia

Steering Committee to expand as centre’s planning extends across WA

21 July 2023

Media release

Experienced Aboriginal community members announced to join project’s Steering Committee.
A blue gradient with texture with the words, 'Minister for Local Government Place Innovation Awards'

New awards showcase the best in local government innovation

21 July 2023

Media release

Local governments are being encouraged to nominate for new awards celebrating the most innovative, collaborative approaches to placemaking across the state.
A seated audience listening to a speak on stage in Forrest Place, Perth with a large screen in the brand colours of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

FIFA Fan Festival launches in Perth as Women's World Cup™ 2023 kicks off

20 July 2023

Media release

The centre of Perth will come alive with activity over the next month as the Perth FIFA Fan Festival kicks off today from midday to late.
Stars of Kid Snow - Billy Howle, Phoebe Tonkin and Tom Bateman

UK actors in Kalgoorlie and Perth for first feature film production since WA border reopened

27 May 2022

Media release

Well-known UK actors have touched down in the Goldfields-Esperance region for the first feature film production in Western Australia since our border reopened, with production of Kid Snow made possible thanks to major investment from the State Government.
State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022

Prestigious WA arts and culture award calls for public nominations

8 March 2022

Media release

The State Government is proud to bestow the State Cultural Treasures Awards (formerly State Living Treasures) in 2022.
Two female dancers performing in traditional clothing

$700,000 to improve social inclusion and access to arts and culture in regional communities

17 February 2022

Media release

Nine regional arts and cultural organisations have been funded by the Community Participation and Inclusion Program, which is part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
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Four regional shires funded to develop or implement creative and cultural plans

16 February 2022

Media release

The Shires of Pingelly, Harvey, Augusta-Margaret River and Morawa have each been awarded between $25,000 and $50,000 as part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
Smoking ceremony

Eight regional festivals to bring together communities across the State

16 February 2022

Media release

The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund offers up to $50,000 for the presentation of arts and cultural activities at regional festivals.
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West Australian Music appoints new CEO

30 June 2021

Media release

The announcement of a new CEO at West Australian Music and an extension to the Contemporary Music Fund heralds an exciting new era for WA's vibrant contemporary music scene.
A stage setup for live performance.

New program to get the show back on the road

29 June 2021

Media release

A new shared risk program to reactivate live performances and touring activity is opening soon, creating more opportunities for employment and venue activation in the arts industry, building on recent announcements about increased capacity limits for arts venues.

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