Perth will host an AFL Grand Final for the first time in history on September 25. The AFL has confirmed its decision to shift the 2021 Grand Final to Optus Stadium, highlighting Western Australia’s status as among the safest places in Australia for major events. “This decision, while great for Western Australia, is obviously very…
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The Countdown Until WA’s First Satellite Blasts Off
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The countdown has begun to the launch of Western Australia’s first space satellite, which will take off on the SpaceX CRS-23 commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. Binar-1 is the first integrated satellite fully designed and built in Western Australia, and is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States of…
First flight between Derby and Broome
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The first air service between Broome and Derby took to the air today, providing Derby travellers with air access to Perth for the first time since 2016 via connecting flights from Broome. Transport Minister Rita Saffioti and Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna joined the first flight from Broome to Derby. “It is important to Kimberley residents…
WA Raises $2 Mill for Charity from Drink Containers
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Western Australians have raised more than $2 million for thousands of local community groups by donating refunds from drink containers through the State’s Containers for Change initiative, with more than 627 million containers returned State-wide since the launch. Environment Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson made the announcement while visiting Return-It in Geraldton, which has received the most…
David Vincent Smith’s ‘Burden’ to be made in WA
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A new feature-length film from local filmmaker David Vincent Smith will be made in Western Australia, thanks to a production grant from Screenwest. “David Vincent Smith is an incredible Western Australian talent. This funding will give him a leg up in the competitive industry by supporting the production of his very first feature-length film. The…
First Boodja Native Title Transfers to Noongar People
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Aboriginal Affairs Minister Stephen Dawson and Lands Minister Tony Buti have recently executed the first documents that give effect to Boodja (Lands) transfers under the South-West Native Title Settlement (Settlement) at a signing ceremony with Noongar leaders and elders at Parliament House. These first parcels of land signify the commencement of a five-year process to…
51 Western Australian Athletes are Headed to Tokyo Games
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Western Australia will have its second highest representation on the Australian Olympic Team, with 51 athletes competing at the upcoming Tokyo Games. 45 Olympians are current Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) scholarship holders or graduates, with the support provided by WAIS helping them achieve international sporting success. WA athletes will compete in 19 sports…
Perth’s Barrack Square, Bell Tower and Jetties Receive Landmark Status
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WA Heritage Minister David Templeman has announced the finalisation of Perth’s iconic Barrack Square and Jetties in the State Register of Heritage Places. “So many of us will have wonderful memories of visiting Barrack Square and Jetties to catch a ferry to Perth Zoo, enjoy a meal with friends, cycle along the river or visit…
Grants Open for Thank a Volunteer Day Celebrations
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Organisations planning events for Thank a Volunteer Day celebrations can now apply for State Government grants of up to $1,000. Grants are available for not-for-profit, community and local government authorities across Western Australia, to support celebrations and functions that help raise the profile of volunteers within the community. “In my role as the Minister for…
Perth Majesty’s Theatre Balconies Restoration
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Visitors to His Majesty’s Theatre will soon be able to walk along the balconies and verandahs as part of further upgrades at the historic performing arts venue. The works, which commenced yesterday, are expected to create 110 jobs. “The creative industries were hit hard by COVID-19, but our performing arts venues are a crucial part…