Perth festival 2026 opens with broad program and record support
Perth Festival is set to begin this week, bringing a month of performances, music, visual arts and community events to venues across Western Australia.
Running...
Public invited to shape Western Australia’s first Multicultural Act
Western Australians are being invited to help shape a proposed Multicultural Act, with public consultation closing on Sunday 15 February 2026. The process follows...
Perth Film Studios complete as WA targets global screen productions
Western Australia’s ambition to attract large-scale national and international screen productions has taken a step forward with the practical completion of the Perth Film...
Tim Picton dies weeks after alleged Perth assault
Tim Picton, a prominent former Labor strategist, has died after spending weeks in a critical condition following an alleged assault outside a Perth nightclub....
Kids Access All Areas vouchers draw strong take-up from WA families
Western Australian families have been making the most of live performances, exhibitions and hands-on cultural experiences this school holiday period, following the first round...
Perth North Tamil School marks 30 years with community celebration
Perth’s North Tamil School drew a strong crowd at its 30th Annual Day celebrations, bringing families, students and supporters together for an afternoon that...
WA expands safe accommodation network for women and children escaping violence
The Western Australian Government is adding more crisis accommodation across the state as demand for safe, stable housing continues to rise. A new refuge...
Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar named WA Young Australians of the Year
WA has named its Young Australians of the Year, with Dr Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar receiving the award from Premier Roger Cook. The...
WA businesses recognised for backing emergency service volunteers
More than 75 businesses and individuals from across Western Australia have been recognised for their vital role in supporting emergency service volunteers at this...
WA strengthens defence future with new US alliance
Western Australia has entered a new phase in its defence ambitions, formalising an alliance with BlueForge Alliance Australia Limited (BFAA) to bolster the state’s...