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The newly built sporting pavillion at the Stan Twight Reserve

Stan Twight Reserve upgrades light way for more community sport

Nov 25, 2025
A major redevelopment to Stan Twight Reserve in Rockingham has officially opened, delivering modern facilities and upgraded lighting to support the growing needs of local sporting clubs and the wider community.
An aerial view of the ground works on a sporting oval

Ray Owen Reserve playing fields expansion underway

Nov 25, 2025
Work is underway to deliver a new playing field and upgraded facilities at Ray Owen Reserve in Lesmurdie, supported by a $5 million investment from the WA Government
A view of a country tennis club and courts with the text: Serving up major upgrades for country tennis

WA Government serves up major upgrades for country tennis

Nov 11, 2025
Tennis players in the Central Great Southern region are now able to play year-round after the completion of major upgrades to the courts at Katanning Country Club.
Artist impression of Elsie Austin changerooms building.

Inclusive change room upgrades underway at Elsie Austin Oval

Nov 6, 2025
Work is underway on a $1.5 million upgrade at Mount Helena's Elsie Austin Oval to deliver inclusive change rooms for local clubs and the wider community.
An aerial view of East Perth showing a empty construction site next to the WACA

WACA Ground and Waterbank site to be first home of Perth Bears

Nov 3, 2025
The Perth Bears are set for a riverside welcome, with the iconic WACA Ground and Waterbank site in East Perth to become the first home of Australia's newest NRL club.
A group of people play lawn bowls at the North Perth Bowling Club

New era on the green at North Perth Bowling Club

Oct 29, 2025
The WA Government is continuing to deliver quality community sporting infrastructure across the State, with a new accessible playing surface recently opened at North Perth Bowling Club.
aerial view of the new park

New Victoria Park recreation precinct to connect the community

Oct 21, 2025
Perth's newest recreation precinct is now open in Victoria Park, with the vibrant community space on the Swan River delivered with support from the Western Australian Government.

Perth Glory kicks off new era in Mirrabooka ⚽

Oct 17, 2025
Western Australia's premier A-League football club is kicking off its 2025 season from a new home in Perth's northern suburbs supported by a $1.2 million investment by the WA Government.
erial view of multiple blue and orange sports courts at night, with a banner overlay at the top reading 'PLAY ON WA 2030 BY 2030' and 'Game on at Hay Park.'

Netball court refurbishment delivered at Hay Park in Bunbury

Oct 6, 2025
The major refurbishment has delivered modern facilities for the Bunbury Netball Association with the reconfiguration of 14 aging courts to 12 new courts that meet national standards.

Changeroom upgrades boost inclusivity at Burrendah Reserve

Sep 30, 2025
The WA Government's continued investment in grassroots sport has delivered upgraded changeroom facilities at Burrendah Reserve in Willetton, enhancing access and inclusivity for local teams and community groups.
A grass sporting oval lit at night with the text: 189 grassroots sporting clubs to receive a funding boost.

Grassroots sport to benefit from funding boost

Sep 18, 2025
A total of 189 community sports organisations will share in $4.3 million of funding for new equipment and facility upgrades as part of 2025 State election commitments.
New empty change rooms bathed in purple light

New change rooms opening doors for women and girls in sport

Sep 8, 2025
The completion of new change rooms at the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Cockburn ARC) marks another win for women's sports in Western Australia, thanks to support from the WA Government.
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