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COVID Event Guidelines and Plans to enable for more events in WA

Sep 18, 2020
Events of more than 500 people that require a local government authority approval will be supported with COVID Event Guidelines and COVID Event Plans to ensure more events are held in Western Australia.

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Kimberley Aboriginal communities get $1.75 million for sport and recreation projects

Media release

The State Government is to contribute more than $400,000 to construct and repair basketball courts at five remote Aboriginal communities in the West Kimberley region.
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Play Active Program

Physical activity policy and training for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Minister Mick Murray at the Southern Cross Aquatic Centre

Summer swimming on the cards in Southern Cross with new $5.65 million aquatic centre

Media release

The new $5.65 million Southern Cross Aquatic Centre was officially opened today by Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray.
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Kick-off time for $7.9 million Lakelands Park sports facility in Mandurah

Media release

The new Lakelands Park shared sports facility and clubrooms just north of Mandurah was officially opened by Mandurah MLA David Templeman.
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Mandatory contact registers in WA

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The State Government has announced that mandatory contact registers at relevant businesses and venues will be introduced from 5 December 2020.
Kambalda’s new $3 million aquatic centre

Locals set to make a splash at Kambalda’s new $3 million aquatic centre

Media release

Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray today officially opened the Shire of Coolgardie's new $3 million Kambalda Aquatic Facility.
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Recovery continues as clubs net $1.23 million in infrastructure funding

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Thirty sport and recreation facilities to get $1.23 million to improve community infrastructure
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New exemptions introduced to continue WA’s strong recovery

Media release

On the advice of the Chief Health Officer, the State Government will extend Phase 4 of the COVID-19 roadmap but will now allow exemptions to the 2 square metre rule at selected venues to continue Western Australia's economic recovery and keep WA safe and strong.
Referees at the Broome Basketball Carnival, 9,10, 11 Oct 2020

Kimberley athletes among those to benefit from community sporting grants

Media release

Five Kimberley sporting groups are among 17 groups receiving funds under the latest rounds of the Active Regional Communities grants program and the North West Travel Subsidy initiative.
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Online resource ensuring a safer WA for children and young people

An online resource providing the latest information on child safety for organisations and individuals has been launched by the State Government.
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COVID Event Guidelines and Plans to enable for more events in WA

Media release

Events of more than 500 people that require a local government authority approval will be supported with COVID Event Guidelines and COVID Event Plans to ensure more events are held in Western Australia.
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Targeted funding program to benefit Tambellup and Albany projects

Media release

A new after-school program for Aboriginal youth in the Great Southern town of Tambellup will receive funding for a co-ordinator thanks to a State Government funding program.
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Targeted funding to benefit community sport and recreation projects

Media release

Community sport and recreation projects are set to receive $100,000 under the State Government's Targeted Participation Program.
Girls from Kununurra Netball Association travelling to Broome

Sporting club grants shaping healthier community venues

Media release

Applications have opened for Healthway's Summer Healthy Sporting Club Program.
Minister Mick Murray, Shire of Donnybrook Balingup CEO and president holding sports equipment on the Donnybrook and Districts Sporting and Recreation Precinct

Major upgrades at Donnybrook and Districts Sporting and Recreation Precinct as part of WA Recovery Plan

Media release

Donnybrook is set for a big upgrade of its sport facilities as part of the State Government's WA Recovery Plan.
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Facelift for Mount Pleasant foreshore

Media release

The State Government has today announced the completion of vital construction works to combat erosion at Apex Reserve, on the Canning River Foreshore in Mount Pleasant.

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