Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon David Templeman MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
30/07/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	World Press Photo Exhibition comes to Perth
22/07/2021	Templeman; Punch	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	Grants program supporting connection to Country
22/07/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Tourism funding supports Crab Fest comeback
22/07/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	New feature film ‘Burden’ to be made in WA
22/07/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	WA’s flagship gourmet food and wine festival set to shine
19/07/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Grants programs supporting regional culture and arts
18/07/2021	Templeman	Tourism	‘Relook and Book’ your holiday in WA
8/07/2021	Templeman	Tourism; Culture and the Arts	Rottnest to come alive to sounds of Island Jazz Festival this July
7/07/2021	Buti; Templeman	Lands; Heritage	Exciting new chapter for Midland’s historic heart
2/07/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Four regional artists receive sought-after Fellowships
2/07/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	International art featuring in the regions
1/07/2021	Templeman	Heritage	Perth’s Barrack Square, Bell Tower and Jetties get landmark heritage listing
30/06/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	West Australian Music appoints new CEO
29/06/2021	Templeman	Tourism	New Tourism WA Board chairperson and members announced
23/06/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Reintroduction of Arts and Culture Trust Bill to strengthen WA’s arts sector
23/06/2021	Templeman; Buti	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Supercars tickets a licence to thrill motorsport fans
23/06/2021	Templeman	Heritage	Seeking WA’s heritage heroes, champions and volunteers
22/06/2021	McGowan; MacTiernan; Templeman	Premier; Agriculture and Food; Tourism	Support for events industry as 2021 Perth Royal Show goes on
17/06/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Spectacular Ancient Greeks exhibition opens in Perth this weekend
17/06/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	2020 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards shortlists announced
14/06/2021	Templeman	Heritage	Heritage registration finalised for State landmarks
11/06/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Lights, camera, action for South-West CinefestOZ festival funding
11/06/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	WA dance company recognised on national stage
10/06/2021	Templeman; Carey	Heritage; Housing	Recovery funds conservation contract for historic cottages
10/06/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	WA Museum Boola Bardip wins three major national industry awards
9/06/2021	Templeman; Buti	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Tickets on sale for Perth’s Bledisloe Cup blockbuster
5/06/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	WA Museum CEO wins prestigious arts and culture award
4/06/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Kalbarri open for business and ready to welcome visitors
2/06/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Shows on the Go program to continue bringing theatre to regional audiences
1/06/2021	Cook; Templeman	Science; Medical Research; Tourism	Australia’s largest life science conference comes to WA
30/05/2021	Templeman; Cook	Tourism; Health; Medical Research	Perth to host world-leading neuromuscular conference
28/05/2021	Templeman	Heritage	Bob Hawke’s childhood home assessed for heritage listing
25/05/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Meals and mystery added in Stay, Play and Save round two
20/05/2021	Templeman	Tourism	WA consortium selected to redevelop Rottnest Island’s Lodge site
20/05/2021	Templeman	Heritage	Heritage listing for early Rockingham wayside inn
19/05/2021	Templeman	Heritage	Bundi ‘Good’ Club permanently added to State Heritage Register
19/05/2021	Buti; Templeman	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	Perth secures historic Ashes Test and One Day International for 2021-22 season
18/05/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Ancient Greek exhibition first international show at WA Museum Boola Bardip
17/05/2021	Templeman	Heritage	Aboriginal contract continues Fremantle Prison conservation works
14/05/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Rottnest Island riding global wave in surfing championship splash
13/05/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	The Alternative Archive gives unique insight into local voices
13/05/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Hospitality course upskills job seekers and teaches tricks of the trade
13/05/2021	Templeman; Dawson	Tourism; Aboriginal Affairs	Explore the world of Aboriginal culture and astronomy at Rottnest Island
13/05/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Raft of regional events set to shine around State
12/05/2021	Templeman	Heritage	State welcomes Commonwealth grants for Fremantle Prison
10/05/2021	Templeman; Buti	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	National Surf Life Saving event shore to attract swell of support
7/05/2021	Templeman	Heritage	$1.1 million grant fund to enhance and protect State’s heritage
7/05/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Tourism partnership to serve up five-star culinary content
4/05/2021	Ellery; Templeman	Education and Training; Tourism	New training centre to help tourism industry progressing
4/05/2021	Templeman; Dawson	Tourism; Aboriginal Affairs	$20 million to increase Aboriginal tourism opportunities
29/04/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Competitors set to rise to occasion at ballooning championships
23/04/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Call for new recreational, leisure and Aboriginal cultural tourism businesses on Rottnest Island
21/04/2021	McGowan; Templeman; Buti	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	WA to welcome back State of Origin in 2022
15/04/2021	Templeman; Buti	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Australia’s top track and field athletes to compete in Perth
14/04/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Historic balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre to be restored
6/04/2021	Templeman; Saffioti	Heritage; Planning	Heritage specialists awarded contract for Ascot Kilns conservation
1/04/2021	McGowan; Templeman; Buti	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth victorious in FIFA Women’s World Cup host city selection
29/03/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Opportunity to wander through East Kimberley too good to pass up
1/02/2021	Templeman	Local Government	Legislative changes to deliver local government good governance
28/01/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Regional festivals receive funding boost
23/01/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	250,000 visitors to WA Museum Boola Bardip in two months
18/01/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Lotterywest grants presented to arts organisations
15/01/2021	Templeman	Heritage	Collie sheds on track for heritage listing
12/01/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Playing WA grants program brings arts organisations to regional WA
12/01/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Playing WA supports performing arts tours across regional WA
24/12/2020	Templeman; Tinley	Local Government; Fisheries	BEN signs to aid safety at beaches in the State’s north
23/12/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Local firm to develop Perth Cultural Centre masterplan
23/12/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	WA voices recorded describing personal experiences of COVID-19
21/12/2020	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	In the House expanding WA’s vibrant regional culture and arts programs
17/12/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	2020 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards call for entries
16/12/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	WA-first Cultural Infrastructure Framework released
13/12/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	New series to bring more than Good Faith to WA
4/12/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Removal of Perth Cultural Centre LED screen another step towards revitalisation of precinct
4/12/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Almost $1 million awarded in arts grants
2/12/2020	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Heritage	Call for expert team to rekindle historic Ascot Kilns
30/11/2020	Templeman	Heritage	Applications open as grant funding returns for State heritage places
27/11/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Liberal party fails to deliver on puppy welfare
27/11/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Grants continue to support local music industry
21/11/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Plan your summer visit to the world class new WA Museum Boola Bardip
21/11/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Festival films take WA Museum Boola Bardip and WA talent to the world
21/11/2020	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Culture and the Arts	Spectacular new $400 million WA Museum Boola Bardip officially opens
18/11/2020	Templeman; Dawson	Culture and the Arts; Disability Services	New partnership delivers new arts access program
18/11/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Report into Town of Cambridge handed down
18/11/2020	Templeman	Heritage	Landmark Government icon given permanent place in State heritage
12/11/2020	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Culture and the Arts	Get ready to binge on FRINGE, as tickets go on sale today
10/11/2020	Templeman; Wyatt	Heritage; Aboriginal Affairs	State Heritage Award winners celebrated during NAIDOC Week
9/11/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	WA Museum Boola Bardip public art provides a digital canvas for Aboriginal artworks
5/11/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Funding provides opportunities to Great Southern theatre artists
5/11/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Funding to reignite WA theatre activity
5/11/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	WA to shine in short films showcasing our unique history
4/11/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Local democracy gets a green light as restrictions eased
2/11/2020	Templeman; Wyatt	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	Ancient creation saga first major exhibition for WA Museum Boola Bardip
30/10/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	New program to get the show back on the road
27/10/2020	MacTiernan; Templeman	Regional Development; Heritage	Historic Strawberry Hill upgrades complete
21/10/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	State Library’s Disrupted Festival to explore a Better World
21/10/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	1989 State Cabinet records released from the State archives
21/10/2020	Wyatt; Templeman	Lands; Heritage	Interest sought to activate unique Cossack townsite
13/10/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Report into Shire of Toodyay handed down
9/10/2020	Templeman; Wyatt	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	Grant program to support connection to Country
8/10/2020	Templeman; MacTiernan; Wyatt	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development; Aboriginal Affairs	Landmark project to map Pilbara’s Aboriginal art movement