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

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).
Smoking ceremony

Eight regional festivals to bring together communities across the State

The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund offers up to $50,000 for the presentation of arts and cultural activities at regional festivals.
An aerial photo taken of the Western Australian town of Newman at sunrise

Funding ensures more sport and recreation opportunities for Newman youth

The State Government has provided funding to YMCA WA for the delivery of a new school holiday and out of school hours program in Newman.
A group of older children

Volunteers make the world go round

Talking about the huge value of sport and recreation volunteers may well be preaching to the choir but it never hurts to make just a little bit more noise about them.
Close up image of 6 bottle of beer with caps on, in a cardboard carry box

Availability of packaged liquor in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions

Consultation period for sale of packaged liquor extended.
Minister Paul Papalia MLA at a liquor store

Trial of Banned Drinkers Register in the Pilbara begins today

The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register trial in the Pilbara region has begun today.
A man windsurfing. Credit: Ben Welsh Getty Images

State Government contributes $85,000 to enrich country sport

Six regional sport initiatives to receive funding through Country Sport Enrichment Scheme.
A remote road in the Pilbara

Pilbara Banned Drinkers Register trial tender launched

The State Government is progressing the implementation of a trial of a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the Pilbara, with the release today of a tender request outlining the requirements of the system.
Red dirt road in Western Australia

Minimising harm key driver for latest Pilbara wide liquor restrictions

A number of restrictions to further minimise alcohol related harm in the Pilbara region will come into effect from 31 March 2019 following a decision by the Director of Liquor Licensing.

Section 64 “Show Cause” in relation to alcohol-related harm in the Pilbara

Following consideration of the WA Police and the West Pilbara Alcohol Management Group jointly prepared report regarding the evidence and extent of alcohol-related harm.

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Page reviewed 10 November 2023