Police Minister Michelle Roberts today announced a $1.05 million package for grassroots crime prevention initiatives around the State. Local governments and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 for projects which demonstrate significant crime prevention benefits. The $1.05 million has been allocated from the Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Read MoreSport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray is encouraging Western Australians to spend time in the State's amazing outdoors this month to celebrate Outdoors October. Organised by Outdoors WA and supported by the State Government, the month-long celebration encourages people of all ages to get outside, be active and take in the
Read MoreA two-year international operation has resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old Queensland man in the Philippines for the purpose of extradition to Australia to face outstanding drug importation charges. This matter is now before Philippine authorities. The AFP investigation to locate the man began in September 2015 when the man failed
Read MoreWell-known Kimberley identity and pioneering tourism operator Sam Lovell AM is to donate his personal archive of photos and memorabilia to the State Library of Western Australia. The archive, which documents Mr Lovell's extraordinary life and the history of the Kimberley, will be digitised by the State Library of Western Australia
Read MoreThe Kariyarra people, their legal representatives - the Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) and the State Government have reached a landmark agreement. This agreement will deliver significant land and monetary benefits to the Kariyarra people, while addressing native title over specific areas within their claim, enabling existing and future expansion of
Read MoreSeven Western Australian schools have been celebrated for their excellent leadership and achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education after being announced as finalists in the 2017 Governor's School STEM Awards. The awards, which were established in 2015, recognise the support and commitment of school principals and leadership teams
Read MoreA 47-year-old man from Castle Hill was yesterday charged with child sexual exploitation offences. Australian Federal Police officers yesterday conducted search warrants in the Sydney suburbs of Potts Point and Castle Hill. The man was arrested at Potts Point. He was charged with three counts of transmitting child exploitation material, contrary to
Read MorePolice from across the nation will converge on the National Police Memorial in Canberra this evening to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives protecting their communities. National Police Remembrance Day commemorates the brave members of Australian policing organisations who have lost their lives on duty or as a
Read MoreThe National Gallery of Australia will present an extensive survey of significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in Berlin this November. Indigenous Australia: Masterworks from the National Gallery of Australia will present more than 100 artworks by over 60 artists, exploring Indigenous Australian culture, ancient rituals, mythology, country, identity,
Read MoreThe Australia Council for the Arts has announced the recipients of the 2017 Australia Council Fellowships. The highly sought after Fellowships, each worth $80,000 over two years, will support eight outstanding artists across a range of art forms. Contemporary choreographer Stephanie Lake is the recipient of the Fellowship for Dance, which will
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