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Lotterywest has granted $1.4 million to St Vincent de Paul Society WA Inc, contributing to a merrier Christmas for West Australians in need this year.

Lotterywest has increased funding for Fringe World Festival and Sculpture by the Sea, committing $1.9 million to the month-long arts festival and $77,000 across a three-year partnership with the coastal exhibition.

Despite 14 years of successful displays, Perth's Sculpture by the Sea is struggling to attract the funds needed to keep the event free to the public.

Box office sales for Perth’s two major arts festivals have remained steady against last year’s figures, with Perth Festival on track to make $3.8 million and Fringe World Festival hitting $10 million.

A 35-metre seadragon has taken shape across grain silos in Albany, the fourth instalment in a series of murals across regional towns by arts group FORM and grain handler CBH Group.

Cultural organisation FORM will launch its inaugural Scribblers Festival on May 9 to boost the profile of literature and arts for children.

Lotterywest has increased its total community grants after achieving a 3.4 per cent lift in sales to $855 million in 2017-18, a notable turnaround from the prior year when it failed to meet its budget.

The state government today announced a further aligning of Healthway and Lotterywest through the appointment of common board members, including former Labor health minister Jim McGinty.

Ionat Zurr and Oron Catts’ upcoming exhibition Biomess is literally living proof of the creative opportunities available when the state’s cultural institutions relax their usual aversion to risk.

Moves are under way in Western Australia to ban online lottery betting organisations, with the state government saying it will protect Lotterywest and minimise harm to at-risk gamblers.

The Earbus Foundation of WA has been recognised for its charity work and business structure.

The state government has today announced the appointment of chief scientist Peter Klinken as chair of both Lotterywest and Healthway, continuing the gradual integration of the two organisations.

Disability service provider Rocky Bay has navigated its second not-for-profit acquisition, as it makes the move towards extensive infrastructure redevelopment.

A Canadian company and a New South Wales business have been awarded a $26.9 million contract to manufacture and deliver lotto scratchcard tickets for Lotterywest.

WA’s government health promotion agency, Healthway, is poised to deliver more positive outcomes in the community following its 2018 merger with Lotterywest.

The 500 retail businesses that earned $63 million selling Lotterywest products last year can look forward to higher incomes after the state government agreed to increase their gross commission.

United Way WA, Barking Gecko Theatre and Co3 Australia are among the beneficiaries of $2.1 million of donations from Healthway and Lotterywest to aid companies in executing public health and wellbeing programs.

REED WA has acquired eight struggling childcare centres in regional Western Australia and plans to keep them operational by implementing a cluster model of management.

The state government has unveiled $184 million in initiatives to boost crisis support and provide rent relief for small businesses and not-for-profit groups impacted by COVID-19, while the City of Perth has also announced a rent-free period for tenants in city-owned buildings.

Denied the ability to perform or present their work during COVID-19 lockdown, arts organisations and independent artists in Western Australia have been investing their time navigating a range of recent funding initiatives.

Lotterywest has announced the beneficiaries of $26.3 million in COVID-19 relief grants, with West Australian Ballet receiving one of the largest sums.

Lotterywest has announced $732 million in returns to the Western Australian community, off the back of stronger than expected sales.

Fringe World Festival recorded a $1.2 million drop in box office sales for its 2020 season, which the festival attributed to cheaper ticket prices.

The federal government hopes Australia will be the backdrop of more screen productions thanks to $400 million to help the industry recover from coronavirus.

Charity-run op shops lost millions in revenue when stores closed during the COVID-19 shutdown, but the threat has provided opportunity.

West Perth-based Advanteering has been named preferred contractor to build an intergenerational playground at Wellington Square, with the project to be funded by Lotterywest.

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Western Australian feature film The Furnace will have its world premiere at the 77th chapter of the Venice Film Festival today, the only Australian movie selected for the festival this year.

Perth’s largest drug testing company plans to nearly double capacity as WA attracts attention from global pharmaceutical companies.

A bright idea cooked up in the early stages of the pandemic has provided 34,000 meals for people in need, while also supporting local hospitality venues.

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Increasing social stigmas could mean the end of beer and betting advertisements in sport.

Perth Festival has released a dramatically changed program for 2022 along with its first-ever 12-month financial report since becoming a stand-alone company.

A $1.3 million Lotterywest grant to St John WA to install more than 1,000 public-access defibrillators has saved six lives since 2018.

Jason Waters will be chief executive at The Perth Mint after the departure of Richard Hayes, while Ralph Addis will leave his role at a government department to lead Lotterywest.

The owners of a Kalgoorlie newsagency which sold a winning ticket in February’s $120 million Powerball jackpot are taking a customer and Lotterywest to court amid a dispute over the winnings.

Ralph Addis has been appointed chief executive officer of Lotterywest and Healthway for an 18-month period, after assuming the position earlier this year while a permanent leader was sought.

National connections and regional understanding are a rare combination.

Spacecubed is aiming to expand WA’s innovation sector through new research, collaboration and grants program after signing a three-year funding agreement with Lotterywest.

Ten years after opening its doors, Spacecubed has increased capacity to support WA innovators.

The number of international drug companies undertaking clinical trials in Perth is set to expand after local success story Linear Clinical Research opened a $6 million facility.

Chevron’s long-running sponsorship of the Perth Festival will end next year, with the festival expected to seek new corporate backers while continuing to ramp up its philanthropic income.

The state government has awarded nearly $254 million worth of contracts to 119 Aboriginal organisations in the past year, with the total boosted by two large health contracts.

Western Australian governor Chris Dawson, former politicians Clive Brown and John Hyde, public health leader Helen Milroy and construction entrepreneur Harry Xydas are among those who received Australia Day honours.

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

The rising cost of living has flooded charitable organisations with those in need of a range of support services.

Ralph Addis will step down as chief executive of Lotterywest and Healthway after less than two years in the role and two months earlier than his contract was due to expire.

The WA lottery business celebrates 90 years in 2023 and prepares for 90 more.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the achievements and outlook for WA institution Lotterywest.

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

Two Perth business executives have been appointed to government boards, with Kellie Benda joining the Foreign Investment Review board and Karen Brown joining Lotterywest.

Jointly run government agencies Lotterywest and Healthway will be hoping for leadership stability after Colin Smith was given a five-year contract as chief executive.

WA’s startup Spacecubed has been bolstered by a $900,000 Lotterywest funding injection to continue their work growing the local innovation sector.

St Patrick’s Community Support Centre has raised $22 million to build a new support centre and housing for people experiencing homelessness.

One-time high-profile WA Labor electoral candidate Karen Brown has been appointed by the state government to chair Lotterywest and Healthway, replacing the retiring Peter Klinken.

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State-owned Lotterywest generated more than $1.4 billion in revenue last financial year, with sales up 13.4 per cent and $373 million worth of grants and allocations signed off.

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A first-of-its-kind arts initiative in Australia is enabling Western Australian artists get creative with immersive digital technologies.

The sizable grant will give not-for-profit leaders across the state access to Leadership WA’s esteemed programs.

The new facility, donated by a Perth businessman, has more than doubled the local charity’s capacity to help disadvantaged women in WA.

A new machine funded by Lotterywest is streamlining set design construction, resulting in lower costs and improved efficiencies for the wider arts sector.

Further funding is keeping a project alive that is helping to close the digital divide in communities across the state.

The annual Community Services Excellence Awards recognises the work and achievements of not-for-profit community services organisations across WA.

Perth International Cabaret Festival has announced its closure and cancellation of its 2025 program after a significant shortfall in funding.

The regional town is set to host a national program designed to assist in the development of not-for-profit leaders amid a heightened regulatory environment.

A parenting support service is the latest organisation to receive funding in the state budget 2025/26.

Nathan Bennett will be stepping down to become chief executive of World Masters Games Perth 2029 early next year.

The arts organisation has recorded an increase in its economic impact, according to its 2025 impact report.

With the assistance of the Finis and the state government, CircusWA and the Fremantle Press have secured their first permanent home on Parry Street in Fremantle.

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