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Championing women this International Women’s Day 🦸🏻‍♀️

Mar 6, 2026

International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8 March 2026.

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Unique opportunity to revive prime Swan River heritage site

Media release

The State Government is seeking proposals to redevelop one of Perth's most significant State heritage-listed sites.

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WA creatives unearth historic tales from our State archives

A record number of 15 local creatives and researchers have been shortlisted for this year’s Margaret Medcalf Award for Excellence in Research using the Western Australian State Archives.

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PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative delivering for community

Media release

The PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative is delivering for community sport and recreation, with 432 infrastructure assets completed across Western Australia in its first year.

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Game On, Girls grants kick-start pathways for young female athletes

Media release

Delivering on election commitment to support the next generation of female athletes

Online registration of off-road vehicles launched in WA

Off-road vehicle (ORV) owners can now apply for and renew their vehicle registrations online, with ORV services added to the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure's (DTMI) DoTDirect platform.

Fines and licence cancellations after gaming raids

The operators of illegal gaming houses in Cloverdale, Wangara and Mt Lawley have been fined by the Perth Magistrates Court for breaching the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act after a series of raids.

Tip-off line launched for public to report suspicious gaming and wagering activities

The Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) has launched a tip-off line, encouraging members of the public to report suspicious activity related to the gaming and wagering industries in Western Australia.

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Work underway on $3.5 million Kwinana Loop Trail upgrade 🥾🚵

Media release

Upgrades to the Kwinana Loop Trail have officially begun, with the project set to improve connectivity and accessibility across the popular bushland trail network.

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Register for the Creative Learning Showcase 2026!

Hear from award-winning theatre director and creative producer Frank Newman and multi-disciplinary artist Kirli Saunders.

The new Halls Creek Oval and clubrooms

Halls Creek oval officially opens for Round 1 of SEKFL season

Media release

The Halls Creek community celebrated the official opening of its upgraded oval this week, with local football returning to the venue for Round 1 of the South East Kimberley Football League (SEKFL) season.

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Creative organisations multiyear funding is now open!

Today we’ve launched new Creative Organisations Multiyear Funding Programs.

Rules of Wagering Amendment Rules 2025 – cash-out option

LG Alert

The Rules of Wagering 2005 have been amended to let Western Australian bookmakers offer cash-out options on certain wagers.

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Bright future for community sport at Cottesloe Oval 🔦

The WA Government is continuing to invest in community sporting infrastructure, with new floodlighting now installed at Cottesloe Oval through the Club Night Lights Program.

Esplanade Park opened to City of Melville community

The City of Melville has launched a new public open space, following the official opening of 13 The Esplanade in Mount Pleasant.

FIFA World Cup fans score extra time at WA venues

Western Australian football fans will be able to catch every moment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with licensed venues now able to apply for extended trading hours throughout the tournament.

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Creative Industries Action Plan update

The Creative Industries Taskforce met again in March to prioritise actions that will support economic diversification outcomes across WA’s creative sector.

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