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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.

Cricket training pitch and nets at Ridgewood Park

Finishing touches to Ridgewood Park now complete 🏏

Jul 15, 2025

Upgrades to the City of Wanneroo's Ridgewood Park have now been completed, delivering on the WA Government's commitment to ensure the well-used community sporting precinct is fit for purpose.

A mural of WA wildflowers on the outside wall of Heath Park Pavilion

Construction completed at new sporting hub in Eglinton

May 12, 2025

Northern suburbs sports clubs, community groups and residents will soon be able to enjoy new amenities at the Heath Park Pavilion in Eglinton.

Young people playing rugby on a dirt sporting field

Regional funding empowers youth with community-led sport and recreation initiatives

Feb 5, 2025

Children and young people in Fitzroy Crossing, Morawa and Carnarvon will soon be able to take part in exciting community-led programs involving activities like boxing, basketball and skateboarding through WA Government sport and recreation funding.

Negotiations clear path for national hockey centre in Perth

Nov 13, 2024

Negotiations are now complete for the construction of the Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence, allowing a state-of the-art hub for hockey to be established at Curtin University in Bentley.

Back home for East Fremantle Sharks and footy fans

Nov 4, 2024

Works on the East Fremantle Community Park are now complete, with the Sharks Football Club moving into the $34 million, state-of-the-art facility, returning to their home ground after a three-year absence.

Minister Templeman with 3 BMX bike riders

Byford bike pump track and Keirnan Park projects on track

Oct 15, 2024

Major improvements to sport and recreation facilities in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale are on track thanks to combined WA Government funding of more than $23 million dollars.

WAIS buildings lit up at dusk against a dark sky.

$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

Aug 13, 2024

A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

Olympic athletes from Men's Hockey team and Artistic Swimming

Extra WA support for athletes competing at Paris Games 🏅

Jul 25, 2024

As the Paris 2024 Olympics are about to get underway, the Government of Western Australia has announced extra support for Perth-based athletes competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

4 women football players hold a football behind the goal nets

WA women’s football clubs score State Government grants

Jul 22, 2024

Eight women’s football clubs in Western Australia have each scored $300,000 as part of State Government funding to ensure a lasting legacy after WA hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Athlete Nina Kennedy holds up the Australian flag.

Au revoir to West Aussie athletes heading to Paris Games

Jul 4, 2024

With just weeks to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier of Western Australia and Minister for Sport and Recreation have farewelled WA athletes travelling to France for the Games.

Standing in the seating area at a stadium are Marcelyn Nicolaou, Executive Director, DSLGC ; Matt Bamford, Member and Partnerships Manager, SportWest; David Bruce, Referee, Football West; and Andrew Tye, Perth Scorchers, WA Cricket.

Good sideline behaviour the latest focus for True Sport

Mar 21, 2024

SportWest releases latest package of resources aimed at promoting a positive culture, respect and fair play from the sidelines.

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