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This morning, the Premier announced that the new performing arts venue will be named after Heath Ledger.

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The Art Gallery of Western Australia will build a world-renowned contemporary art collection, thanks to a multi-million dollar acquisition fund campaign now under way.

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Young North Perth jazz musician Daniel Susnjar is packing his bags for the United States after being awarded the Young People and the Arts International Scholarship.

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The new iArts digital interactive arts initiative creates great interest amongst the screen industry.

Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale today announced the appointment of Alan Ferris as the new general manager of the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT).

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Award-winning children’s television programs Lockie Leonard and Dogstar have been given State Government support for production of a second series.

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The State Government has announced $1million in funding for the City of Bunbury to upgrade facilities and improve community access to the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries.

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Three prestigious public events will be expanded to give them a greater presence on a national and international stage, following an injection of State Government funding.

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Teachers, education administrators and artists are invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ArtsEdge program at a free conference on Thursday July 10, 2008.

Australia's richest indigenous contemporary art awards have been launched by Premier Alan Carpenter.

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