News Articles for Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

The sculpture park set for the Perth hills is said to have one of the largest contemporary art prize pools in Australia at $150,000.

Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk has revealed the creation of a taskforce is underway to help develop a Creative Industries Action Plan.

Some arts organisations are straining under the weight of rising costs and uncertain funding, while others have found a way forward.

Arts bodies are closing their doors despite hopes the state's funding model can be improved to better support the sector.

The provision of tourism-related infrastructure will need to lift to meet WA's growing potential.

The wetland in Perth's western suburbs has undergone a name change to its Whadjuk Noongar title, after receiving approval from an independent advisory body.

The state's peak funding body will increase Western Australia's post-production incentive, making it the most competitive in the nation.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Lanie Chopping, Rebecca Brown, Peter Woronzow, Richard Sellers, Prudence Griffin, Jessie Liu-Ernsting, Shannon Robinson, Rhys Waldon, Mark Pivac, Brett Smith, Michael Skead, Jackson Allen and Jackie Donald.

UPDATED: The state government has named three directors general who will head up new departments and revealed two other DGs including Richard Sellers are set to retire while five key roles remain unfilled.

A growing archive preserving First Nations history, which has been progressing for more than a decade, has made great strides.

A Broome prison and emissions reduction reporting implementation are among 10 key projects the state has fallen behind on over the last year, a new progress report has revealed.

OPINION: The new 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture is David Templeman's parting gift to WA's creative industries. But what does the ‘vision' need to deliver to the sector, and is it likely to be delivered?

A new strategic plan from Netball WA comes at an important time for the sport.

Australia's biggest pub could become even bigger with its operator applying for an additional 500-person capacity to accommodate a regular patronage of 3,000 people.

Netball WA Group chief executive officer Simone Hansen is hopeful the release of a strategic facilities plan for the sport will enhance its growth over the next decade.

The auditor-general has called on the state government to ensure transparency and accountability across community-level sport and recreation funding decisions.

Port Hedland councillors have passed a no confidence motion in Town Mayor Peter Carter, delivering a scathing assessment of his accountability, transparency and leadership

An art-focused initiative empowering young Indigenous women has unveiled its first exhibition.

Black Swan State Theatre Company and West Australian Opera were the most awarded arts organisations at the 2023 Performing Arts Western Australia Awards.

A $150 million upgrade to the heritage-listed venue due in 2024 will involve rectifying a 'number of structural issues' with the car park underneath the venue to open once additional supports have been installed.

This year's FIFA Women's World Cup and imminent completion of the State Football Centre open opportunities for the sport.

The City of Perth has been forced to close the car park underneath the Perth Concert Hall until Wednesday over safety concerns.

Perth hosted Australia's first international Para Dance course.

Western Australian Gaming and Wagering Commission has appointed Michael Schaper as its new chair, announced by Racing and Gaming Minister Reece Whitby this morning.

Perth businesses are backing Fremantle Theatre Company's post-COVID mission to deliver jobs.

A report into 123 state government entities' financial audits has raised concerns about serious deficiencies and greater exposure to fraud, the Auditor General says.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA is undertaking an “urgent” review of its operations, with chair Phil Thick declaring changes needed to be made for it to survive.

Local government reform is finally on track in WA, but some observers remain unconvinced what's on offer is bold enough.

The state government has ruled the auditorium Spare Parts Puppet Theatre leases from them is unsafe, forcing the organisation to cancel its upcoming shows.

Misbehaving councillors could be hit with 10-year expulsions from local politics under the state government's finalised set of reforms for the sector.

An indoor golf simulation facility, with food and alcohol service, has been proposed at a western suburbs shopping strip with construction expected to start mid-year.

Councils, industry bodies and former policymakers are divided on the merits of the state government's plans to reform WA's third tier of government.

Proposed changes to the state's local government laws currently out for public consultation are bizarre, flawed and in places incorrect, according to a former Labor MP.

The state government is progressing the development of a $32.5 million football centre at Queens Park, having awarded its build to local business Broad Construction.

ANALYSIS: Aboriginal leader Kado Muir has publicly asked a question many people are asking privately: why did premier Mark McGowan make so many changes in Friday's ministerial reshuffle?

Almost all funding allocated to tax relief for commercial landlords as part of recent COVID-19 relief measures was either spent as industry support or returned to consolidated revenue, state parliament has heard.

Chamber of Arts and Culture WA boss Shelagh Magadza is joining the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries as executive director of arts and culture.

Just four councils received half of all complaints lodged with the state's local government standards panel in the year to June, with Melville accounting for a fifth of all complaints made in that time.

Crown Resorts has accepted its failings and is working earnestly to address its deficiencies, according to the embattled casino giant's lawyer Kanaga Dharmananda.

Crothers Construction has begun work on a new sport and recreational hub in Baldivis, which will feature an indoor centre and multiple playing fields.