News

24 Jan 2023

Outdoor recreation activities throughout the State have received a boost with 20 projects set to share a total of $395,798 in funding from the Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants Program.

4 Nov 2022

The State Government has put a call out for Western Australians to get more active outdoors with $600,000 now available through two grant programs.

25 Oct 2022

Andrew Liddawi, mountain biker and founder of adaptive cycling and hiking organisation Break the Boundary, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Western Australia's trail industry.

19 Oct 2022

The State Government has made a supersized splash in Kununurra with a new $3.2 million water playground.

17 Oct 2022

More West Australians and visitors will have access to mountain bike opportunities thanks to the launch of a State strategy aimed at supporting sustainable participation in one of the fastest growing activities in the world.

29 Sep 2022

Outdoors October kicks off this Saturday 1 October with a month-long celebration of outdoor active recreation, encouraging Western Australians to start planning their outdoors adventure.

25 Jul 2022

The State Government has swung into action on its $2.6 million election commitment for an all-abilities play space in the City of Wanneroo in Perth’s north.

10 Jun 2022

Western Australians now have more reason than ever to get active outside with 22 recreation projects throughout the State sharing $427,000 in funding.

5 May 2022

The State Government has invested in a new website making it possible for anyone to access Western Australia's world-class trails network.

13 Jan 2022

The Candance Dance Studio Bunbury is providing opportunities in DanceSport for people with special needs through the ‘Shall we Dance Sport’ project.

16 Dec 2021

Going on camp holds so many special memories — and now there’s another reason for those memories to be great.

22 Nov 2021

Collie's transformation into a recreation and adventure tourism hub continues, with Wellington National Park expanded by over 7000 hectares and the completion of the first 15km stage of the region's new mountain bike trails network.

4 Nov 2021

A record number of people gathered in Albany for the WA Trails and Recreation Forum 2021.

14 Oct 2021

Western Australia's biggest-ever trails forum is being held in Albany today to discuss how the state can harness the economic potential of some of our fastest growing pastimes — hiking, trail running and mountain biking.

11 Oct 2021

Do you enjoy walking or cycling on the trails of the Great Southern? Are you interested in meeting new people and spending time outdoors for a good cause?

11 Oct 2021

Another reason to celebrate Outdoors October is the WA Trails and Recreation Forum 2021.

11 Oct 2021

The much-loved Camp Quaranup Community Open Day happens on Saturday 16 October.

28 Sep 2021

Community organisations or local governments can now apply for funding for programs that boost participation in hiking and trail running.

1 Feb 2021

A new $750,000 funding program has been announced to support innovative projects that encourage physical activity.

8 Dec 2020

The State Government has dropped in with good news for local skateboarders and BMX riders in Morley, allocating $2.5 million to replace the ageing Wotton Reserve Skate Park and BMX track.

20 Nov 2020

The State Government has launched a new grant program targeting local governments and community organisations to grow participation in trail running and bushwalking activities in Western Australia.

8 Sep 2020

WA Bike Month is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever, with a record $50,000 in grants awarded to support 50 events to encourage people of all ages and abilities to give cycling a go.

21 May 2020

The State Government will fast-track $12 million in funding applications for community sport and recreation projects to expedite the projects and support Western Australia's economy as part of the COVID-19 recovery.

10 Oct 2019

The State Government is conducting a week-long course for up to 20 Collie and Dwellingup residents to help them develop the skills to find a job in the local trails industry.