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Female-friendly facilities get the go ahead in Exmouth

Dec 21, 2020

The State Government's focus on making venues more female-friendly continues with Exmouth Recreation Centre the latest facility to commence work on installing unisex change rooms.

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Smaller State Sporting Associations to receive funding boost

Dec 18, 2020

More than 70 State Sporting Associations (SSAs) will be eligible to apply for funding to help develop and grow their sports, with the State Government announcing a new $1.7 million funding pool.

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KidSport swims into new waters

Dec 14, 2020

Western Australian families will now have the opportunity to use their KidSport vouchers towards swimming lessons as a part of the State Government's hugely popular KidSport program.

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Almost $1 million awarded in arts grants

Dec 4, 2020

A total of 23 projects by artists and arts organisations from across the State will share in almost $1 million in funding through the State Government's Arts 15k-plus grant program.

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Kimberley Aboriginal communities get $1.75 million for sport and recreation projects

Dec 3, 2020

The State Government is to contribute more than $400,000 to construct and repair basketball courts at five remote Aboriginal communities in the West Kimberley region.

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Summer swimming on the cards in Southern Cross with new $5.65 million aquatic centre

Nov 28, 2020

The new $5.65 million Southern Cross Aquatic Centre was officially opened today by Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray.

Kick-off time for $7.9 million Lakelands Park sports facility in Mandurah

Nov 27, 2020

The new Lakelands Park shared sports facility and clubrooms just north of Mandurah was officially opened by Mandurah MLA David Templeman.

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Grants continue to support local music industry

Nov 27, 2020

Popular Perth rock band Methyl Ethel will embark on a worldwide publicity campaign for their new album, thanks to funding from the State Government's Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program.

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Funding program takes hiking to new heights

Nov 20, 2020

The State Government has launched a new grant program targeting local governments and community organisations to grow participation in trail running and bushwalking activities in Western Australia.

Regional groups across WA benefit from active community sports funding

Nov 17, 2020

Six community sporting groups across regional Western Australia are to share in more than $18,000 in the latest round of the State Government's Active Regional Communities grants.

Locals set to make a splash at Kambalda’s new $3 million aquatic centre

Nov 9, 2020

Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray today officially opened the Shire of Coolgardie's new $3 million Kambalda Aquatic Facility.

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Funding to reignite WA theatre activity

Nov 5, 2020

Perth will be buzzing with new local theatre next year thanks to funding for three upcoming productions through the Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI).

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