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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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Kick-off time for $7.9 million Lakelands Park sports facility in Mandurah

27 November 2020

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

25 November 2020

LG Alert

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

9 November 2020
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

3 November 2020
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

19 October 2020

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

13 October 2020
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

13 October 2020
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

18 September 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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Targeted funding program to benefit Tambellup and Albany projects

1 September 2020

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

1 September 2020
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

21 August 2020
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

5 August 2020
Donnybrook is set for a big upgrade of its sport facilities as part of the State Government's WA Recovery Plan.
Apex Reserve, Mount Pleasant

Facelift for Mount Pleasant foreshore

4 August 2020

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.
Basketball players at the Bendat Basketball Centre

Game on! Unprecedented $300 million investment in sport and community infrastructure

3 August 2020
The State Government has announced one of the most significant investments in sport and community infrastructure in Western Australian history, with a $300 million package as part of the WA Recovery Plan.
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Major sport and entertainment events bring economic boost for WA

21 July 2020
Western Australians were treated to a choice of sport and entertainment events last week helping to stimulate the local economy.
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Big boost for WA arts, sport and community sectors seeking relief

6 July 2020
The State Government, through Lotterywest, has provided the biggest agenda of grants — in number and value-making up more than $47.5 million in crucial funding to the Western Australian community.

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