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Indian Society of WA community centre to be upgraded through $2.5 million election commitment

Jan 28, 2026
Funding part of commitment to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities who help to enrich the State.

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Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 14

20 January 2026
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee (Phase 2) held an out of session meeting on 3 October 2025, followed by a committee meeting on 24 October 2025.

Call out to clients of bookmaker following licence termination

16 January 2026
Bookmaker licence termination notice.
Robyn Kuhl alongside former President VWA Ian Phipps

Celebrating 14 years of growth and inclusion in Volleyball WA

15 January 2026
After 14 years as CEO for Volleyball WA, Robyn Kuhl reflected on her journey as one that spiked a “sleeping giant” into one of Western Australia’s most inclusive and fastest-growing codes.
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Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program great success

6 January 2026
Helping to fuel young imaginations, one experience at a time.
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Action Plan Taskforce members announced

6 January 2026

Media release

Meet the team driving development of the Creative Industries Action Plan.

Review into governance and sustainability of WA racing

31 December 2025
The WA Government is commencing an independent review to ensure the Western Australian racing industry has a framework for long-term financial sustainability.

New Regulations to commence for Inspector and Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees

22 December 2025

LG Alert
Promotional banner reads: New funding ingnites artistic development of WA's next generation of artists

New funding ignites development of WA's next generation of artists

19 December 2025

Media release

Western Australia's creative future is a fresh canvas for the inaugural recipients of the Creative WA Fellowships and Creative WA Internships programs.
A man on an adaptive mountain bike, on a forest trail.

Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program: Break the Boundary

18 December 2025
Breaking boundaries on WA’s trails.
Connor Wright leads a race during a ride through a forest.

South West cyclist rolls into Europe

18 December 2025
Connor Wright’s ability on 2 wheels has peddled him from Bunbury to Europe as one of WA’s most promising cyclists.
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Perth Concert Hall redevelopment main works contract awarded

17 December 2025

Media release

The redevelopment of the iconic Perth Concert Hall has achieved a significant milestone with the main works awarded to ADCO Constructions.

2025 Changes to the Liquor Control Act 1988

12 December 2025
Changes to the Liquor Control Act
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Kids Access All Areas Vouchers to unlock world of culture and arts

12 December 2025

Media release

Western Australian children will have the chance to immerse themselves in a world of arts and culture these school holidays, with the launch of the new Kids Access All Areas Vouchers Program.
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KidSport and community team up to get Kimberley kids in the game

11 December 2025
Collaboration between a dedicated social worker and WA Police has harnessed KidSport to help more than 50 Kimberley children jump from the sidelines to represent Kununurra Football Club.
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CITS Strategic Plan launched

10 December 2025
We've officially launched the CITS Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029.

LGIRS office closure - December and January

10 December 2025
Christmas and new year closure period 2025-26

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