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Championing women this International Women’s Day 🦸🏻‍♀️

Mar 6, 2026
International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8 March 2026.

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New child-friendly resources encourage children to be heard

28 October 2026
New child-friendly resources have been launched during Children’s Week to help children and young people speak up, seek support and understand their rights.
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WA stories brought to life through the Margaret Medcalf Award

26 October 2026

Media release

A theatre production and a board game developed as part of a Master's research project have jointly won the 2026 Margaret Medcalf Award, bringing Western Australian history to life in distinctive ways.
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WA's first Night-Time Economy Strategy to deliver vibrancy, jobs

9 October 2026

Media release

The State Government has launched the State's first Night-Time Economy Strategy, unlocking new opportunities for WA's after-dark economy while supporting safer, more inclusive communities.
Boorloo / Perth city skyline viewed through native tree branches and foliage in the foreground. Photographed from Cliff Street, West Perth, June 1994. Photo by Betty Smith, courtesy State Library of WA (BA1530/5919)

Release of State Cabinet records unlocks glimpse into WA in 1995

24 September 2026

Media release

Western Australians can now explore the decisions and issues that shaped the State three decades ago, with the release of the 1995 State Cabinet records.

Strong first year delivers results for Western Australia

17 September 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) has delivered a successful first year, achieving strong results across tourism, creative industries, sport and recreation, multicultural affairs, and Aboriginal cultural initiatives.

NAIDOC Week 2026

3 July 2026
50 Years of Deadly
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Join CITS Audit and Risk Committee – Registrations now open

3 July 2026
CITS is seeking an experienced professional to join its Audit and Risk Committee as an independent member.
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Changes to leadership at Tourism WA

2 July 2026
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WA creatives unearth historic tales from our State archives

30 June 2026
A record number of 15 local creatives and researchers have been shortlisted for this year’s Margaret Medcalf Award for Excellence in Research using the Western Australian State Archives.
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CITS Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026-31

16 April 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) has released its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2026–31
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CITS launches Multicultural Plan

17 March 2026
CITS is fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment to better serve our community
Graphic for Interantional Women's Day with text: Balance the Scales

Championing women this International Women’s Day 🦸🏻‍♀️

6 March 2026
International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8 March 2026.

CITS unveils some new looks

24 February 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is kicking off an exciting and ambitious 2026 with a new look.
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Indian Society of WA community centre to be upgraded through $2.5 million election commitment

28 January 2026
Funding part of commitment to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities who help to enrich the State.
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CITS Strategic Plan launched

10 December 2025
We've officially launched the CITS Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029.
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Celebrating unity and accessibility: CITS on International Day of People with Disability

4 December 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) yesterday joined communities around the world in recognising International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), celebrating the contributions, achievements and leadership of people with disability.

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