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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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Students enjoying the disk golf course at Poynter Primary School.

Funding boost for shared school sporting facilities

15 October 2026

Media release

The State Government has today announced plans for a major funding injection towards school and community sporting facilities, with more than $5 million to be made available through the latest round of the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) Program.
Director General Chad Anderson presenting the Award to Orla Holland, Chief Financial Officer – Prospero Productions

WA creativity finds global audience

15 October 2026
The winners of the 2026 Western Australian State of Energy Export Awards have been announced.
A night-time view of a large crowd at Elizabeth Quay in Boorloo/Perth at night time

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.
The building site of the Gwynne Park Pavilion

Gwynne Park pavilion construction gets underway in Armadale

9 October 2026

Media release

Construction is now underway for a major redevelopment of the Gwynne Park Pavilion, delivering modern facilities for one of Armadale's most important sporting precincts.
Fremantle Arts Centre at night with dramatic lighting. Text reads WA Creative Places Map

WA is full of creative places!

8 October 2026
The Western Australian Creative Places Map displays the state’s existing cultural and creative infrastructure.
The speedway racing track seen from the ground level.

Kalgoorlie International Speedway upgrades get $400,000 boost

6 October 2026

Media release

The State Government is delivering an additional $400,000 to drive safety upgrades at the Kalgoorlie International Speedway.
A group of high school students are painting on a large canvas.

Creative learning opportunities expanded for WA students

1 October 2026

Media release

The State Government is continuing its investment in creativity for young people with more than $420,000 in funding distributed through the most recent round of the Creative Learning program.
A young lady is standing on a ladder looking upward to a grey whale that is smiling at her.

Your ticket to an AWESOME school holidays!

30 September 2026
The AWESOME Festival expands across Perth and regional WA, featuring world premieres, international artists, and $10 tickets for all performances.
The first aid facility on site.

State Government delivers first aid facilities for grassroots motorsport

29 September 2026

Media release

Grassroots motorsport clubs across Western Australia are set to benefit from improved first aid facilities, with the first upgrade now complete at the Midwest Kart Club in Geraldton.
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.
Captivating female performer standing on stage in student theatre club during emotional recital

Creative Industries Hub update

23 September 2026
Powering WA’s creative economy

The future is looking bright

23 September 2026
Rosemount Hotel was buzzing with energy in August as young music lovers banded together for the Push Music Career Expo.
A montage of artwork byyoung emerging artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

CITS acquires original artworks from emerging artists

23 September 2026
We're thrilled to share that our department has acquired every artwork featured in our Multicultural Plan 2026-29.
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Creative Industries Action Plan update

23 September 2026
The Creative Industries Taskforce met again in July to refine the Creative Industries Action Plan
Zali Morgon stands outside in the shade of a gum tree

Meet WA’s Venice Biennale delegate

23 September 2026
Congratulations to Noongar artist, curator and cultural worker Zali Morgan on being selected as WA’s 2026 Biennale Delegate.
People in discussion at a industry networking event.

Powering up the business behind the game

23 September 2026
It was game on for WA’s games industry with more than 60 players — including developers, experienced founders, funders, advisers and industry leaders — gathering for the inaugural WAGIC Connect.

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