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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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PALS program empowering reconciliation through education

24 March 2026

Media release

Western Australian schools will deliver initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal cultural learning, with 41 schools sharing in $192,667 through the State Government's Term 4 Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
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Aboriginal History WA hits the road in the Goldfields 🛣️

24 March 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport’s (CITS) Aboriginal History WA (AHWA) team travelled through the Goldfields this month, delivering Aboriginal family history information sessions and connecting with Aboriginal people and local organisations across the region.
The starting line with 100s of cyclists lined up at the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships

Sport and events calendar receives funding boost

20 March 2026

Media release

The State Government is supporting a diverse calendar of sport and recreation events across Western Australia, with 51 organisations sharing in almost $1.78 million in funding.
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Funding boost to open school sport facilities to local communities

18 March 2026

Media release

More than $4 million has now been invested in the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program, supporting schools to share access to their sporting infrastructure with local community clubs across Western Australia.
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CITS launches Multicultural Plan

17 March 2026
CITS is fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment to better serve our community
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Game On, Girls initiative launched to boost teenage female sport participation

16 March 2026

Media release

The WA Government is supporting more girls to stay involved in community sport with the launch of Game On, Girls, a new initiative designed to strengthen female participation at local sporting clubs.

Star Volunteers to be recognised in new program

13 March 2026

Media release

Volunteers across Western Australia's sporting community will be recognised through the new WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program.
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Guided hikes open new pathways for young adventurers

11 March 2026
Mackenzie Harrap’s experience through Destination Perth’s WanderFest for Beginners has set her on the right path, in a physical and aspirational sense.
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Perth crowds help AFC Women's Asian Cup break attendance record

9 March 2026
After a blockbuster opening match in Perth, the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 has made history, smashing the all-time tournament attendance records after just 8 matches.

Notice of Claim Opportunity - Terminated Bookmaker Licence

9 March 2026
The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), on behalf of the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia, is appealing to clients who may be eligible to make a claim following the termination of the bookmaker's licence BM001212 in the name of Michael Lintonunder Windle, registered to a Cable Beach address.
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.

Poynter Primary is flying thanks to Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program

4 March 2026
Poynter Primary School has teed off on an era of fun and fitness by opening a disc golf course throughout its grounds.
Rushes drone crop circle, Biosphere Boodja Arts and Wild Things Festival Goomalling 2025. Photo Steven Aliyan

Creativity takes centre stage with new funding for WA artists

3 March 2026

Media release

A vibrant mix of performances, arts projects, and cultural initiatives will be delivered across Western Australia.
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Power Her Play kicks off in landmark month for WA women's sport

3 March 2026

Media release

The WA Government has today launched Power Her Play, a statewide campaign championing women and girls in sport as Perth prepares to host the AFC Women's Asian Cup and a landmark run of world-class events.

Nominations open for the Minister’s Place Innovation Awards

3 March 2026
Local governments in Western Australia are encouraged to have their placemaking initiatives recognised by entering the Minister’s Place Innovation Awards 2026.
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Nannup Music Festival supporting Aboriginal musicians

27 February 2026

Media release

Nannup Music Festival will be showcasing new, emerging and Aboriginal music when it kicks off this long weekend, transforming the quiet South West town into a musical and creative hub.

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