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WA State Football Centre renamed to inspire the next Sam Kerr

Oct 27, 2023
Sam Kerr Football Centre named at community football festival to mark the facility’s official opening after a $50.8 million dollar infrastructure project managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), jointly funded by the WA and Australian Governments.

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Game Changers celebrates trailblazing women in WA soccer

14 July 2023
With the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 the hottest ticket in Perth this winter, a new outdoor exhibition is giving seasoned and not-so-seasoned soccer lovers the chance to kick goals and learn more about the beautiful game.
A group of people standing on a stage with Matildas scarves and a mascot

Trophy Tour puts WA in FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 spotlight

7 July 2023
FIFA fever has officially begun, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicking off in Perth today.
A promotional graphic for the FIFA Women's World cup featuring 3 players

Celebrate FIFA Women's World Cup™ 1 month to go

28 June 2023
With less than 1 month to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — find out how you can be part of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 global sporting spectacular.
A lacrosse coach gesturing with his hand to a player

Western Australians in world lacrosse championships

27 June 2023
9 Western Australians are now in San Diego ahead of the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championships, with the pressure on to reclaim a podium spot after losing out in 2018 and 2014 from consistently finishing in the top 3.
A group of people seated, listening to a speaker at a forum

Peel Sports Forum explores key issues facing sport

20 June 2023
Spectator behaviour, club mental health and wellbeing, and retention of teenagers in sport were the key issues discussed at the ninth annual Peel Sports Forum at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club.
2 divers diving off a platform =with the words, 'Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program grants'

Events build sport and recreation capacity around the state

14 June 2023
26 sporting events have received funding in the latest round of the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program.
A group of players and their coach in a team huddle.

Have your say: sport participation survey now open

6 June 2023
All Australians are invited to have their say on the development of the nation’s first codesigned National Sport Participation Strategy through an online survey.
A group of people either wearing exercise clothes or suits with Matilda scarves.

Matildas coming to Perth for 3 Olympic Qualifier matches

25 May 2023
A festival of football will be held in Perth as part of the Asian qualifying rounds for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the Matildas set to play 3 games at Perth Rectangular Stadium.
Football players celebrating after a win at a World Cup match

Western Australian schools to celebrate FIFA Women’s World Cup

24 May 2023
Western Australian school students will celebrate the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand this July and August with a series of activities and events coordinated by the Department of Education.
5 people standing in front of the Bruce Prance Dryland Diving Centre.

Divers somersault from new heights at state-of-the-art facility

24 May 2023
The new Bruce Prance Dryland Diving Centre at HBF Stadium was officially opened on Monday, ahead of the 2023 Diving Australia Open Championships, which commence at the venue this week.
Outside the entrance of HBF Arena Joondalup

Work commences on new amenities at HBF Arena

15 May 2023
The expansion of HBF Arena facilities continues, with construction underway to deliver new bathroom facilities that will service members of the community who regularly use the netball courts and hockey pitch to the north of the site.
Aerial view of Optus Stadium

Pat Farmer’s lap of mainland Australia begins above Optus Stadium

3 May 2023
Ultramarathon runner Pat Farmer began his lap of mainland Australia at Optus Stadium this morning.
A group of people standing together on a netball court with the Minister.

Major boost to funding for community sport and recreation facilities

1 May 2023
Community sport and recreation facilities throughout Western Australia will benefit from increased funding for upgrades, with an additional $7.5 million per year over the next 2 years funded in the 2023-24 State Budget.
WACA conceptual design

State announces additional funding for the WACA Ground Improvement Project and Community Aquatic Facility

26 April 2023
The State Government will commit an additional $32.2 million to the WACA Ground Improvement Project in the upcoming 2023-24 State Budget.
Artistic impression of Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment

Hands Oval redevelopment funding agreement signed

17 April 2023
Construction can now commence on the Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment project after the State Government signed off on its $8 million financial assistance agreement with the City of Bunbury.
A general view of play during the round one NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Melbourne Storm at Optus Stadium on March 10, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

NRL returns to Perth with Double Header tickets going on sale

17 April 2023
Tickets to Perth's huge National Rugby League (NRL) Double Header will go on sale this week.

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