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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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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.
A group of people with a soccer ball and shovel on a newly laid soccer pitch

New turf rolled out ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup

12 April 2023
Turf works part of $35 million project to revamp ground ahead of 5 international soccer matches being played there during the biggest sporting event of the year.
A group of people behind a speaker with banners and a sculpture at Elizabeth Quay, Perth.

100 days until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 begins in WA

11 April 2023
Football fans' hearts are thumping as today marks 100 days to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
A cricket match in play at Optus Stadium at sunset

Optus Stadium turns up the heat on a record breaking summer

29 March 2023
The glow around Optus Stadium's record breaking summer is expected to extend into this weekend with a bumper crowd of Eagles and Dockers fans predicted to turn out for the first Western Derby.
A group of people in hard hats and high vis vests standing in front on the State Football Centre.

State Government takes the field at State Football Centre

29 March 2023
The $41.67 million State Football Centre in Queens Park is close to completion in time for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July.
5 surf life saving competitors standing together on a beach

The Aussies brings nation’s best surf lifesavers to Perth beaches

27 March 2023
Australia's best surf lifesavers descended on Scarborough and Trigg beaches on Saturday for the start of the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, known as 'The Aussies'.
Upper view of quadruple scull rowing team during the race

Perth hosts nation’s top rowers for championship event

24 March 2023
Perth is set to welcome thousands of visitors and competitors when it hosts the nation's premier rowing event next week.
Surfers in the surf from above

A wave of change as surfing events focus on mental health

23 March 2023
For the first time, the State Government will work with the World Surf League and Surfing WA to support Western Australian's mental health and wellbeing at surfing events over the next 2 years.
Two professional football players playing a Premier League game.

It’s Hammer time as major EPL clubs revealed for Perth

23 March 2023
Western Australia will be the home of football in July, when English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United showcase century-old rivalry at Optus Stadium.
A montage of images from the welcoming event for the Chinese hockey team at Kings Park.

Welcome to the Chinese national women's hockey team

22 March 2023
A warm Western Australian welcome has been provided to the Chinese national women's hockey team on their arrival in Perth ahead of a 3-game series with the Australian national women’s side, the Hockeyroos.
Matt Hayes, Matt Fulton and Minister Templeman posing with sports equipment.

True Sport a game changer for WA sport sector

21 March 2023
The State Government has awarded SportWest more than $440,000 to develop an initiative that invests in the future of the Western Australian sport sector.

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