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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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Chad Anderson, Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Chad Anderson appointed as Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

10 June 2025
Today the Premier announced the appointment of 5 Directors General of reformed public sector agencies.
Two groups of campers paddling on rafts with an instructor

80 years of adventure, learning and community at Bickley Camp

6 June 2025

Media release

Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp is today celebrating 80 years of rich history where generations of Western Australians have discovered the joy of outdoor adventure, built lifelong memories, and grown through shared experience in nature.
Aerial view of the stage 2 development area.

Football scores as works begin on Stage 2 Sam Kerr Football Centre

5 June 2025
The WA Government has officially kicked off Stage 2 works on Western Australia's premier football facility with turning the first sod on the $4 million contract to expand the Sam Kerr Football Centre today.
An Aboriginal artist painting at Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency.

Milestone for Aboriginal Cultural Centre as design tender released

4 June 2025
Planning for a world class Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) is one step closer with the release of a design tender.
Construction works at the Norm Sadler Pavilion

Upgrades begin after $2.4m investment in Norm Sadler Pavilion

23 May 2025

Media release

A community sporting hub in the City of Kalamunda is a step closer to completion with works underway on the upgrades to the Norm Sadler Pavilion at the Maida Vale Reserve.
DLGSC and DBCA delegates with the new Horse Trail Management Guidelines launched at the 2025 WA Trails Forum

New guidelines the mane event at WA Trails Forum

22 May 2025
More than 150 key decision-makers from government, the not-for-profit sector and businesses came together in Mandurah at the 2025 WA Trails Forum to discuss and plan the future of trails and recreation and launch a key trail planning document.

First pitch complete for Australia’s home of hockey

21 May 2025

Media release

The Australian Hockey Centre is on track, with completion of one of four new international-standard pitches, including lighting and turf upgrades.
An architects impression of the interior of the redeveloped Perth Concert Hall

Breaking ground raises curtain on concert hall refurbishment

20 May 2025

Media release

Preliminary works commenced in April for the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall
An artist using a VR set

A renewed focus for WA’s Creative Industries

19 May 2025
Culture and the Arts renamed Creative Industries highlighting importance in WA’s economic diversification.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre volunteer (centre) Hannah Bremner.

Connecting communities through volunteers

19 May 2025
National Volunteer Week (19 to 25 May 2025) begins today with thousands of events and activities taking place across the country to celebrate.
A collage of the report

Creative workforce scoping study

16 May 2025
Creative Australia and Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) recently released the Creative Workforce Scoping Study.
A view of the stage and attendees at the WA Export Awards 2024

Entries now open for local innovators and exporters

16 May 2025
We know WA’s creatives punch well above their weight. This is your chance to be recognised. Two awards programs opened in early May recognising local achievements.

Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

16 May 2025

Media release

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.
A mural of WA wildflowers on the outside wall of Heath Park Pavilion

Construction completed at new sporting hub in Eglinton

12 May 2025

Media release

Northern suburbs sports clubs, community groups and residents will soon be able to enjoy new amenities at the Heath Park Pavilion in Eglinton.
A group of people holding soccer balls stand under a shelter on a football pitch

Wauhop Park upgrades level playing field for women’s football

12 May 2025

Media release

The WA Government continues to prioritise community sporting infrastructure and encourage female participation in sport, with upgrades at the Wauhop Park soccer ground in East Fremantle complete.
Children and families at the new playgound

New all-abilities playground in Clarkson open for the community

9 May 2025

Media release

A new, inclusive play space developed in Clarkson with significant funding from the WA Government has proved an instant hit with children and parents.

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