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Thomas Dambo’s new Giant unveiled in Mandurah
May 29, 2023
Visitors now have even more to discover in the Peel/Binjareb region, with the popular Giants of Mandurah outdoor sculpture trail welcoming a new addition.
NRL returns to Perth with Double Header tickets going on sale
Apr 17, 2023
Tickets to Perth's huge National Rugby League (NRL) Double Header will go on sale this week.
Mandurah ready to welcome Thomas Dambo’s new Giant
Apr 6, 2023
Mandurah is preparing for a new arrival to join the popular Giants of Mandurah outdoor sculpture trail created by world-renowned Danish recycle artist, Thomas Dambo.
Perth hosts nation’s top rowers for championship event
Mar 24, 2023
Perth is set to welcome thousands of visitors and competitors when it hosts the nation's premier rowing event next week.
It’s Hammer time as major EPL clubs revealed for Perth
Mar 23, 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.
Australian-first Giants of Mandurah come to life in Peel region
Nov 8, 2022
In an Australian-first the 'Giants of Mandurah' will come to life this weekend in a spectacular free exhibition of larger-than-life hidden sculptures by world-renowned Danish artist, Thomas Dambo.
WA kicks off week of elite international football with ICON festival
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.
Step right in, WAnderland is waiting
Jun 15, 2022
For the first time, thousands of rare and remarkable items in museums, cultural centres and private collections across Western Australia have been brought together in a new online portal.
Rugby World Cup coming to Australia in 2027 and 2029
May 13, 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.
Optus Stadium’s accessible rooftop experiences a first in Australia
May 5, 2022
Following the opening of Optus Stadium's VERTIGO rooftop experience in March, the experience is now open to people of all abilities.
Tickets on sale for historic Wallabies v England Perth test match
Apr 28, 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.
Premier League superstars kicking goals for Perth in International Festival of Football blockbuster event
Apr 28, 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.
Perth to host five FIFA Women's World Cup games in 2023
Dec 2, 2021
Perth will host five 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup games as part of one of the biggest series of football matches Western Australia has ever seen.
Tourism operators celebrated at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
Nov 15, 2021
Tourism business founder Troy Thomas was posthumously awarded the Sir David Brand Medal for Tourism at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards last night.
Perth proves pitch-perfect with five major hockey events secured
Sep 29, 2021
Some of the world's best men's and women's hockey players will be among thousands of visitors to Western Australia for a series of high-profile hockey events from 2022 to 2025.
Two adrenaline-filled South West sporting events extended to 2023
Aug 6, 2021
Two popular South West sporting events have each secured three-year State Government funding through Tourism WA's Regional Events Program.
Let the games begin!
Aug 5, 2021
World Transplant Games to kick off in Perth 2023.
Supercars tickets a licence to thrill motorsport fans
Jun 23, 2021
All the thrills and spills of Perth's Supercars Championship night round is a step closer for fans, with tickets on sale from 10am today AWST, through Ticketek, to the Bunnings Trade Perth SuperNight at Wanneroo Raceway.
Live events risk-share program expanded
Jun 22, 2021
The successful Getting the Show back on the Road risk-share program has been expanded.
Tickets on sale for Perth’s Bledisloe Cup blockbuster
Jun 9, 2021
Rugby union fans around Australia and New Zealand can snap up tickets from 10am today (AWST) to Perth's Bledisloe Cup Test on August 21 at Optus Stadium.
WA to welcome back State of Origin in 2022
Apr 21, 2021
The National Rugby League (NRL) State of Origin — one of the nation's greatest sporting rivalries and one of the State's biggest event success stories — will return to Perth next year.
High-voltage Highway to Hell finale closes epic Perth Festival season
Feb 29, 2020
The finale of the 2020 Perth Festival will be held tomorrow (Sunday, March 1), on the 40th anniversary since original AC/DC front man Bon Scott was laid to rest at Fremantle Cemetery, and event goers are invited to rock out to the once-in-a-generation event.
UFC’s return to Perth a triumph for WA tourism
Feb 25, 2020
Tourism Minister Paul Papalia joined current UFC featherweight champion, Australian Alex Volkanovski, at RAC Arena today to announce Perth will host the pay-per-view UFC 251 on Sunday June 7, 2020.
Perth to attract rowing elite with championship triple
Feb 20, 2020
Perth is set to host three premier national rowing events through to 2026, which will attract national and international competitors and inject millions into the State's economy.
Campaign urges interstate footy fans to stay and play in WA
Feb 17, 2020
Interstate football fans are being encouraged to head west to cheer on their team in Perth and stay on to holiday as part of Tourism Western Australia's marketing campaign for the 2020 AFL season.
Student athletes aim to chalk up a win at 2020 UniSport
Oct 4, 2019
Thousands of interstate university athletes will travel to Western Australia to vie for victory when Perth hosts the UniSport Nationals in 2020.
State Government secures more NRL for Perth on the back of State of Origin success
Jul 23, 2019
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will make Perth's HBF Park their temporary home for three matches over three seasons following the sell-out success of the recent State of Origin II match.
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