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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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Community football boost ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

23 February 2026
Upgrades at the Sam Kerr Football Centre and Litis Stadium are complete, just in time to welcome some of the world's best football players to Western Australia.

Better protection on the way for Western Australia's wildlife

23 February 2026
Cat Amendment (Local Laws) Bill 2026 set to be introduced to Parliament.
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AFL Origin to deliver lasting legacy for WA community football

18 February 2026

Media release

Thanks to the WA Government's support, revenue from the sold-out 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match will be reinvested directly back into WA football, delivering lasting benefits for grassroots clubs, volunteers and communities across the State.
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Vision for the ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment finalised

17 February 2026
The WA Government has today launched the ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment Master Plan, setting the blueprint for the transformation of this unique, centrally located site into a vibrant and inclusive urban community.
Optus stadium and parts of East Perth at night

Tourism WA launches new chapter of global marketing brand Walking On A Dream

16 February 2026
Tourism Western Australia has unveiled the latest evolution of its global marketing brand, Walking On A Dream, showcasing iconic Western Australian destinations and local creative talent.
Kamsani Achil Bin Salleh standing by his artwork for the AFL Origin game.

Kamsani Achil Bin Salleh mural brings the spirit of AFL Origin to life

13 February 2026
Bin Salleh was once reluctant to call himself an artist, but through his body of work drawing the eye of the WA Government and AFL, he began to realise his skill set.

Cat Act consultation commences

13 February 2026
Statutory review of the Cat Act 2011 is now underway
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AFL Origin returns to Western Australia

12 February 2026
Football fans are set for a historic showdown as AFL Origin returns, with Western Australia taking on Victoria in a long-awaited state-based clash.
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Celebrating Perth Design Week 2026 with landmark exhibition

11 February 2026

Media release

Perth Design Week (PDW) events program is launched with the opening of 'Chirriger Moort: A 30 Year Retrospective of the Work of Peter Farmer' at WA Museum Boola Bardip.
A scene from the performance Be-Bop to Hip-Hop by WAYJO and Zero Emcee

Regional Performing Arts funding backs live performance across WA's regions

11 February 2026

Media release

Regional Western Australia will benefit from a diverse program of live performing arts experiences, with ten projects supported through the WA Government's Regional Performing Arts program (RPA).
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Funding supports regional festivals, artists and creative planning

6 February 2026

Media release

Artists across regional Western Australia will be able to deliver more community-led arts and cultural activities after receiving a funding boost through the 2025-26 round of the Arts Activities in Regional Communities program
A still from the production We Bury The Dead.

Zombie thriller showcases Western Australia with cinematic release

5 February 2026
Western Australian survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, will be screening in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand from 5 February following an impressive run in the United States.

Ellenbrook Community Centre officially opened

4 February 2026
Project supported by a $3.5 million WA Government election commitment

Independent Review into Financial Sustainability and Governance of Racing and Wagering Western Australia

30 January 2026
The WA State Government has requested an Independent Review of RWWA to ensure the racing industry has a framework for long-term financial sustainability.
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Netflix making waves in Western Australia with new surfing series 🎥

29 January 2026

Media release

Cameras are rolling in the South West on Breakers, the first Netflix series to be filmed in Western Australia.
A historical photo of the Dulhi Gunyah Orphanage in East Victoria Park, circa 1911. Image is from the Western Mail, 23 December 1911, page 11.

Aboriginal family history information preserved in new index

28 January 2026

Media release

Historic records detailing the experiences of Aboriginal children placed in the Dulhi Gunyah Orphanage in East Victoria Park between 1909 and 1919 have been preserved in a newly developed, searchable database.

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