Di Bain

13/04/2025

Wonderful scenes at Tourism WA as our new Minister for Tourism, Reece Whitby, took time out to walk the floor and meet every member of the team. I don’t think there was a single hand he didn’t shake! Great to see his genuine interest in hearing first-hand what our incredible staff are working on to make WA the Dream State. WA Government Reece Whitby MLA Tourism Western Australia

09/03/2025

Six days of intensive chocolate training with the incredible in Las Vegas—what an experience! Melissa is not only a master of her craft but also a generous teacher, inspiring and educating chocolatiers around the world.

On this International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate her as a phenomenal female business owner, mum, and entrepreneur who continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in chocolate. Thank you, Melissa, for sharing your passion, knowledge, and kindness.

Here’s to women supporting women and making the world a little sweeter! ✨🍫

01/02/2025

Massive news for WA rugby fans – the 2027 World Cup is coming to Perth.

We’ve secured seven matches here in WA, including the opening match with the Wallabies.

This is going to be a game-changer for our State, bringing in tens of thousands of visitors, and delivering a huge boost to our local economy and jobs.

It’ll put WA on the world stage and transform the future of rugby in WA for years to come.

27/01/2025

17/01/2025

This week, we’re excited to unveil The Dream Collective - a digital campaign celebrating WA’s leading tourism operators.

Selected for their excellence in customer satisfaction, accessibility, and sustainability, these businesses are all part of Tourism WA and Tourism Council Western Australia’s industry recognition program, which highlights businesses that are setting the standard for world-class tourism in WA.

Running over the coming weeks, we have teamed up with Perth is OK to roll out a digital campaign across intrastate and interstate audiences, promoting WA's exceptional tourism operators and the experiences that make our Dream State a premier global tourism destination.

Discover more at ➡️ https://www.westernaustralia.com/en/plan-my-trip/planning-tools/the-dream-collective

12/01/2025

29/10/2024

What an incredible era for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). A true PPP partnership - Public, Private and Philanthropic. Thank you Minderoo Foundation for your incredible generosity and confidence in the future of WAAPA as an extraordinary leader in performing arts education.

The state’s peak performing arts academy has received the largest donation to performing arts in the country’s history from multibillion-dollar charity Minderoo.

22/07/2024

Perth is the Western Gateway to Australia and the only Australian destination where you can fly directly to continental Europe. The $5b Perth Airport redevelopment, due to be completed within a decade, will position Western Australia as Qantas’ biggest hub behind Sydney.

Perfectly timed ahead of the Paris Olympics, the inaugural non-stop Qantas flight between Paris and Perth has launched, with celebrations held over the weekend.

On Sunday, celebrations were held at Perth Airport to coincide with Bastille Day, with Tourism WA Chair Di Bain presenting an opening address.

The near 17-hour flight will operate four days per week throughout the European summer and continue three times per week from mid-August 2024.

It will add more than 37,500 additional inbound seats from Europe to Perth each year, cutting more than three hours off the current fastest travel time between Paris and Perth.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cGMbzM

30/05/2024

What a wonderful addition to the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit later this year in Perth. Robert Irwin is a force of nature and we’re thrilled he’s agreed to address some of the world’s most influential travel and tourism movers & shakers.

Beloved Australian environmentalist and son of Australian legend Steve Irwin, Robert Irwin, has been locked in as the first major speaker to address the upcoming World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Perth.

Taking place at Crown Perth from 8 – 10 October, the world’s biggest tourism conference will bring together global leaders to discuss issues affecting tourism, trade and travel, while elevating WA on the world stage.

Tourism WA is proud to sponsor the three-day exclusive event, alongside Business Events Perth and Business Events Australia, with the prestigious conference one of several major business events locked in for 2024-25.

Read more here https://bit.ly/3R5EOc9

10/05/2024

Today, we officially farewell our exceptional Managing Director, Carolyn Turnbull. Carolyn, your visionary leadership has shaped a bright future for the Western Australian tourism industry, and while we’re sad to see you go, we couldn’t be happier that you’ve found a new opportunity. Congratulations and thank you for your incredible contribution to Tourism WA—we’re thrilled you’ll remain part of our tourism family in Perth.

07/05/2024

I can attest to this … took my breath away when we stopped at Turquoise Bay.

Western Australia’s Turquoise Bay on Australia's Coral Coast, has been voted the best beach in Australia. 🌊

Located in the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park (Nyinggulu) near Exmouth, Turquoise Bay was the only Australian beach to make the top ten in The World's 50 Best Beaches list - a ranking defined by its uniqueness, wildlife, clear calm waters and uncrowded idyllic conditions, as voted by the world's leading travel influencers and journalists.

Wharton Bay in Esperance (Kepa Kurl), within Australia's Golden Outback, also made the list, coming in at number 33. 🌅

See the full list here 👉 https://bit.ly/4b2o51m

21/03/2024

Thank you so much for all the wonderful birthday wishes! I spent my day at the incredible UK Chocolate Academy Centre in Banbury - micro-dosing on chocolate. It has been an unforgettable experience. UK Chocolate Academy Centre

27/02/2024

Sophia is going to be incredible in this role. Save the date!!

2016 Acting 🎭 graduate, in Olivier Award-winning play Prima Facie

Rising Australian actor Sophia Forrest has been cast in the pivotal role of Tessa Ensler in Black Swan State Theatre Company’s exciting new production of Prima Facie, written by Olivier award-winning playwright Suzie Miller.

“It was a lengthy and very competitive casting process for what many would agree is the role of a lifetime for an actor,” said Artistic Director, Kate Champion. “Sophia grew up in WA and trained at WAAPA, and it is with great pride that I, Sophia, and the rest of the team head into the creation of a local production of this now famous contemporary Australian play. I look forward to seeing Sophia’s sparkling talent and fierce intelligence tackle this demanding role.”

Sophia made their professional theatre debut with Black Swan as the lead role of ‘Eli’, in the supernatural thriller Let the Right One In (2017). They were nominated for Most Popular New Talent at the 2018 Logie Awards for their role in the Network Ten TV series Love Child. Sophia’s numerous feature film credits include Reaching Distance, Warner Bros. Aquaman opposite Jason Momoa and Nicole Kidman and Rachel Griffith’s Ride like a Girl opposite Teresa Palmer and Sam Neill. Sophia was most recently seen in ABC’s television drama series Barons and Stan’s Bali 2002.

Sophia said, “I’m honoured to be reanimating this Australian story, which sadly is as deeply reflective of our country’s flawed legal system now, as it was in its premiere during the movement. Undertaking Tessa’s momentous journey on both sides of the law is daunting to say the least, but I am excited to be partnering with Kate Champion and her wealth of experience, to take the audience through the perspectives of judge, juror, complainant, and witness. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to take on this masterpiece of Suzie’s and I can’t wait to begin.”

Prima Facie is a call to action for change, and a searing indictment of a legal system that has failed to provide reliable pathways to justice for women in sexual assault cases. It is a direct response to playwright Suzie Miller’s experience as a lawyer in the Human Rights sector and Criminal Justice system.

Tessa Ensler is a brilliant defence barrister addicted to winning. From working-class origins to the top of her game, Tessa will relentlessly prod, probe and cross-examine to bring the shadows of doubt in favour of her clients. However, a shocking turn of events shifts her to the other side of the witness stand, forcing her to confront the intersections of patriarchal power, the burden of proof, and moral ambiguities within the legal system.

Prima Facie achieved significant international acclaim in 2022, making its West End debut before transferring to Broadway in 2023. The production secured the Tony Award for Best Actress for Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) and the Olivier Award for Best New Play and Best Actress, in addition to other prestigious honours.

Prima Facie runs from 1 to 21 July in the Heath Ledger Theatre.

Please visit our website www.blackswantheatre.com.au re ticket purchase.

Photo credit Sally Flegg.

23/02/2024

This is a really significant opportunity for our tourism industry. Thrilled to be showcasing this event in Perth straight after the World Travel & Tourism Global Summit 2024.

Perth has been announced as this year’s host of G’day Australia, one of Australia 澳洲盡是不同 (Tourism Australia)'s signature events. 🦘

will welcome around 300 Aussie Specialist travel agents from around the world to experience our world-class tourism destinations and experiences first-hand.

G’day Australia provides an invaluable opportunity for Australian sellers to showcase their product to participants from key international markets, including from Asia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, and the UK. 🎉

Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/42O0PRB

20/02/2024

WWE Superstars will appear live this Friday at the Elimination Chamber Media Event!

This event is FREE to attend. Here's everything you need to know:

📆 Friday, February 23 @ 12.00pm
📍 Optus Stadium, Southern Oval (near Gate D)
🚆 Perth Stadium station will be operating between 8.30am to 4.30pm. Plan your journey with Transperth. Please note: no parking available on site.
🥙 Food trucks & water fountains will be available
☀️ Wear your hat, stay hydrated and apply sunscreen regularly

15/02/2024

I am proud to present the Western Australia Visitor Economy Strategy 2033 (WAVES 2033), developed by Tourism WA and officially launched by the WA Government today.

WAVES 2033 marks the start of a ‘Dream Decade’ for WA’s incredible tourism industry. This ambitious 10-year plan outlines key goal areas and initiatives to grow visitor spend in to $25 billion by 2033, and to elevate WA as a world-class tourism destination that immerses people in its unique cultures, communities and environment.

This Strategy was developed in close consultation with the WA tourism industry and across 14 WA Government agencies. The WA Government has committed $530 million to Tourism WA over the next four years to implement WAVES 2033, with delivery to be aligned with the Strategy’s guiding principles to be Sustainable, Inclusive, Collaborative and Innovative.

WAVES 2033 has been a huge undertaking and I congratulate all who have contributed to this significant project for our industry – particularly the Tourism WA staff, for all their hard work.

Read WAVES 2033 here:
https://bit.ly/4bH45lF

23/01/2024

We want to make sure that those who are doing it tough have access to the support they need - when they need it.

Today, our Government is announcing more funding for WA's homelessness services and programs.

It'll mean they can continue to deliver reliable and culturally-appropriate support for Western Australians sleeping rough.

And it'll ensure we can provide outreach services to those who need it most.

It's nearly $50 million in funding, going straight to key local organisations across our State.

Because our Government is absolutely committed to stopping the cycle of homelessness here in WA.

21/01/2024

Introducing the cast of The Pool 💧 written by Steve Rodgers and directed by Kate Champion.

Kylie Bracknell as SANDRA
Anna Gray as QUINN
Edyll Ismail as SAFIYAH
Emma Jackson as JONI
Joel Jackson as KIRK
Geoff Kelso as ROY
Polly Low as GRETA
Julia Moody as VAL
Tobias Muhafidin as ANANDA
Carys Munks as MORGAN

You can see this world premiere show, presented in association with Perth Festival, from the 9 - 25 February at Bold Park Aquatic Centre!

🎟️ Book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/401HgUy