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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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South West baller hooping her own way🏀

30 July 2025
Mia Anderson used to find it a challenge to step outside of her comfort zone and try new things.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

Next stage of Morgan Park redevelopment underway

30 July 2025

Media release

Works begin on a brand-new multi-use pavilion to complete the transformation of this well-loved community sporting precinct.
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2000 trees planted at Bayswater park as urban forest transformation nears completion

30 July 2025

Media release

Urban forest to transform underutilised open space into a vibrant native landscape
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A partnership between the WA Government and Aboriginal people

25 July 2025
As planning for the world class centre continues, the Aboriginal Cultural Centre project team is working in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities across WA.
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Fines for organiser and others involved in an illegal gaming house

25 July 2025

Media release

Three men have been fined by the Perth Magistrate Court for their involvement in an illegal common gaming house in Mount Lawley which was raided in April 2023.
Cath Hart, Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley, David Caddy and Bianca Sandri pose for the camera.

Commissioners appointed to the City of Nedlands

24 July 2025

Media release

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has announced the appointment of three highly experienced Commissioners to lead the City of Nedlands.
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Microchip database company HomeSafeID removed from dog and cat regulations

23 July 2025

Media release

The microchip database company HomeSafeID has been removed from Western Australia’s dog and cat regulations as of 23 July 2025.
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School’s in for community sports across WA

23 July 2025

Media release

Community groups and public schools across the state are benefitting from the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program following the announcement of the initiative’s first recipients.
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Finishing touches to Ridgewood Park now complete 🏏

15 July 2025
Upgrades to the City of Wanneroo's Ridgewood Park have now been completed, delivering on the WA Government's commitment to ensure the well-used community sporting precinct is fit for purpose.
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WA Government investment secures future for CircusWA and Fremantle Press

10 July 2025
Two of Fremantle's iconic arts organisations — CircusWA and the Fremantle Press —have secured a new home, thanks to support from the Western Australian Government.

Casino licensee found suitable by the Racing and Gaming Minister

8 July 2025
Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia has found Crown Perth to be a suitable licensee to operate the Perth Casino. The finding was made as recommended by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) of Western Australia pursuant to section 21Q of the Casino Control Act 1984.
Workers in high vis working on the drainage works at Geraldton Turf Club

Starting gates fly open for upgrades to regional racecourses in WA

8 July 2025
Work is already underway at the Geraldton Turf Club as part of the WA Government’s commitment to invest $25.2 million dollars to upgrade regional racecourses and support the State’s racing industry in the regions.
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🎶Funding is now open for WA musicians to take up career defining opportunities!

8 July 2025

Media release

The WA Government extended its initial 2018 commitment of $3 million for a Contemporary Music Fund in 2021 with an additional $3 million over 4 years through to 2025.

Aboriginal History WA heads to the Midwest for family history road trip

7 July 2025

Media release

Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia's Storylines will be hitting the road and heading to the Midwest this August to deliver free family history information sessions for First Nations peoples.
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Progress continues on Perth Concert Hall transformation

3 July 2025
Find out what’s happening and what’s to come in the redevelopment project
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Supporting the next generation of WA creatives

2 July 2025

Media release

Two new grant programs will soon open to support the next generation of Western Australian artists and arts workers, as part of the WA Government's plan to grow our creative industries

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