Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Regional galleries shine brighter with $314,000 upgrade boost

Media release

A major investment by the WA Government will open up more arts experiences for Western Australians in regional communities.

WA music takes centre stage during WA Music Week 2025

Media release

WA Music Week 2025 is in full swing, celebrating the diverse range of musical talents across the State.

Emerging Outer Perth musicians set to shine through GRID Series program

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The four successful musicians for the GRID Series' 2025 Outer Perth Edition have been announced, supported by a $108,000 investment from the WA Government.

WA Government backs statewide calendar of major sports events

Western Australians will soon be able to enjoy an exciting calendar of sport and outdoor recreation events — from sporting tournaments to mass participation events — through a funding commitment by the Western Australian Government.

New change rooms opening doors for women and girls in sport

The completion of new change rooms at the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Cockburn ARC) marks another win for women's sports in Western Australia, thanks to support from the WA Government.

First ever AusArt Day announced

Creative Australia has announced the first ever AusArt Day.

The show goes on for WA creatives

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The curtain has risen on a new wave of arts projects, musical performances and cultural experiences across Western Australia, thanks to a major funding boost from the WA Government.

WA schools advancing reconciliation with local community projects

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Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program

$25.7 million committed for South West indoor sports facility

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Ochre Project Services has been confirmed as the project manager for new basketball facilities at Bunbury's Hay Park Precinct.

Gripping locally produced film gets WA premiere screening 🎥

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Locally produced survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, premiered at the CinefestOZ Film Prize on Wednesday 3 September and Birthright will premiere on Friday 5 September 2025.