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Jul 20, 2022
The biggest festival of English Premier League football ever seen in Western Australia kicks off today with 3 days of celebration in the lead up to this weekend's blockbuster matches.
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Hands Oval redevelopment gets go ahead with additional funding
10 Jan 2023
The Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment in Bunbury has been given a boost with an additional $3 million investment by the State Government, increasing the total contribution to $8 million as part of the WA Recovery Plan.
Denmark makes WA home base for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
13 Dec 2022
Perth has been selected by Denmark as its base for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 following site inspections by team representatives.
WA bid success! Perth to remain Australia’s Home of Hockey
2 Dec 2022
The State Government has been successful in its bid to keep Hockey Australia's High Performance Program in Perth.
Specialist wicket keeper program honours cricket great Rod Marsh
1 Dec 2022
Western Australia’s next generation of top wicket keepers will be invited to take part in a high-performance coaching program in honour of Australian cricketing great Rod Marsh.
Regional talent gets funding for sporting dreams
29 Nov 2022
Regional athletes, coaches and officials are the beneficiaries of funding to 9 special programs around Western Australia that will help them achieve their sporting dreams.
National Rugby League Double-Header for Perth next year
10 Nov 2022
Western Australia will host two National Rugby League (NRL) matches in a one-day sporting spectacular next year as part of the NRL's 2023 calendar of events.
Government to support third party bidder for WA-based NRL team
31 Oct 2022
The State Government has flagged its support for a potential Western Australian-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, with work underway to identify a third-party bid.
$135 million plan to keep Perth the Home of Hockey
27 Oct 2022
The State Government — in partnership with Hockey WA — has made a $135 million proposal to retain the high performance hockey program in Perth.
First international team officials arrive in Perth after FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw
25 Oct 2022
Officials from 2 international teams are in Perth today to see first-hand the city's excellent facilities for the FIFA Women's World Cup (FIFAWWC) Australia and New Zealand 2023.
6 months to go to 2023 World Transplant Games in Perth
18 Oct 2022
The countdown is on for world's largest organ donation awareness event which will get underway in Perth in just 6 months.
Regional Olympics tour to inspire WA’s future sports stars
11 Oct 2022
Western Australian Olympians Nina Kennedy and Nicholas Timmings will leave their pole vault and sled behind as they jet off to the East Kimberley region to visit communities in Kununurra, Halls Creek, Wyndham, Frogs Hollow and Warmun.
India joins world’s best teams in Perth for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
10 Oct 2022
India's men's cricket team will commence preparations in Perth today ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
$410,000 Dorrien Gardens facelift for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
13 Sep 2022
Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman has announced $200,000 in State Government funding for upgrades to West Perth's Dorrien Gardens in preparation for the FIFA Women's World Cup (FIFAWWC) Australia and New Zealand 2023.
Boost for AFLW and community footy
8 Sep 2022
A multi-million-dollar upgrade to community changerooms that will address the shortage of female and community facilities in the growing south-west metro corridor will be delivered in collaboration between the City of Cockburn, Fremantle Dockers and the State Government.
Western Australia’s $10.3 billion benefit from community sport
23 Aug 2022
Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman has welcomed findings that community sport delivers a yearly $10.3 billion economic and social benefit to our State.
Funding boost helps Broome athletes reach their full potential
1 Aug 2022
Up to 40 Broome-based athletes have the opportunity to participate in a year-long holistic sport development program, thanks to a $75,000 funding boost from the State Government.
AFL partnership shines light on Kimberley footy talent
1 Aug 2022
Under new flood lights funded by the State Government, the Sport and Recreation Minister has shared details of a 50-50 partnership with the Australian Football League (AFL) to invest $1 million annually, for 5 years, in community sport across the Kimberley region.
International cricket just the ticket this summer
22 Jul 2022
Tickets to see men’s international cricket return to Perth for the first time since 2019 are now on sale with the first match on the calendar a T20 clash between old rivals Australia and England in early October.
WA kicks off week of elite international football with ICON festival
20 Jul 2022
The biggest festival of English Premier League football ever seen in Western Australia kicks off today with 3 days of celebration in the lead up to this weekend's blockbuster matches.
San Cisco provides local talent at international sports festival
15 Jul 2022
Local Fremantle indie pop band San Cisco will perform as part of the ICON Perth’s International Festival of Football.
Stand down: WACA makes way for all-abilities playground
14 Jun 2022
Demolition of the Prindiville Stand at the iconic WACA Ground is now complete, making way for an all-abilities playground as part of the WACA Ground Improvement Project.
State funding lights up local bowlo
12 Jun 2022
Perth bowls enthusiasts can celebrate greater access to Mount Lawley Bowling Club facilities, with the official opening of the club's new greens and lighting upgrades today.
Thousands of visitors coming to WA for 2023 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships and star-studded international tests
9 Jun 2022
Western Australia will host the largest water polo event held in Australia next year alongside an international series featuring the champion United States Olympic women's team.
Rugby World Cup coming to Australia in 2027 and 2029
13 May 2022
The Rugby World Cup is heading down under in 2027 for the men's and 2029 for the women's tournaments after Australia was awarded hosting rights for the blockbuster global events last night.
Tickets on sale for historic Wallabies v England Perth test match
28 Apr 2022
Tickets for the first game of the Wallabies 2022 eToro England Series are now on sale, with seats for the Perth test match set to be snapped up by rugby fans.
State cricket stars shine with the help of the ATSS and RASP
28 Apr 2022
Teague Wyllie has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the professional ranks of Western Australian cricket with his recent debut for WA, as well as being a part of the historic WA team who recently won the Sheffield Shield.
South West Academy of Sport Awards Night 2021-22
28 Apr 2022
The South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) held yet another successful annual awards dinner in early February in Bunbury.
Premier League superstars kicking goals for Perth in International Festival of Football blockbuster event
28 Apr 2022
Four English Premier League clubs will bring their star power to Perth when they make our city their home for a blockbuster weekend of sensational matches before tens of thousands of fans at Optus Stadium in July.
Australian Masters Games kicks off
22 Apr 2022
The Australian Masters Games will kick off tonight with an opening ceremony at Optus Stadium, signalling the first major national mass participation event to take place in Western Australia since the borders reopened.
State Government commits additional $5 million to support East Fremantle Oval redevelopment
14 Apr 2022
The East Fremantle Oval redevelopment will proceed as planned thanks to a further $5 million contribution from the State Government.
Wallabies set to take on England in spectacular Perth Test Match
5 Apr 2022
England Rugby will return to Perth for the first time in 12 years to take on the Wallabies at Optus Stadium in another major event announcement today.
Optus Stadium to broadcast Shane Warne’s memorial service
22 Mar 2022
Shane Warne's memorial service will be broadcast live at Optus Stadium — with Western Australians invited to pay their respects to the cricket legend at WA's home of sport on Wednesday 30 March 2022.
New funding program to build capacity of State Sporting Associations
14 Mar 2022
State sporting associations (SSAs) will have access to a new program that provides more pathways for coaches and officials to pursue development opportunities, thanks to the State Government.
WA regions score with grants to grow sport
4 Mar 2022
Regional Western Australians will get more opportunities to participate in sport thanks to the State Government's latest round of Regional Servicing Grants worth $870,000.
Main works contract awarded for State Football Centre project
3 Mar 2022
The main works contract for the new State Football Centre in Queens Park has been awarded to Broad Construction, with works scheduled to begin this month.
WA’s top sports stars shine under Optus Stadium lights
28 Feb 2022
The State's most outstanding sports stars were recognised at the prestigious SportWest Awards ceremony held at Optus Stadium recently.
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