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HoopsFest locked in for Perth until 2028 ⛹🏻‍♀️

May 28, 2026
In a slam dunk for Perth, Australia's largest basketball festival, HoopsFest, has been secured by the State Government until 2028 in a new two-year deal.
two teams of volleyball players sit on an indoor court, playing adaptive volleyball

Adaptive volleyball growing participation and inclusion across WA 🏐

Apr 22, 2026
Volleyball WA is setting itself as one of Western Australia’s brightest examples of inclusive sport.
The starting line with 100s of cyclists lined up at the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships

Sport and events calendar receives funding boost

Mar 20, 2026
The State Government is supporting a diverse calendar of sport and recreation events across Western Australia, with 51 organisations sharing in almost $1.78 million in funding.
Football players on a sporting ground

AFL Origin to deliver lasting legacy for WA community football

Feb 18, 2026
Thanks to the WA Government's support, revenue from the sold-out 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match will be reinvested directly back into WA football, delivering lasting benefits for grassroots clubs, volunteers and communities across the State.

Resilience rolls out in the Kimberley: a slam dunk for community wellbeing

Nov 25, 2025
In the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie, as Kimberley communities began to rebuild, recovery took centre court with support from the WA Government’s Community Recovery Grants Program.
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Best young Badminton talent shuttles into Western Australia

Oct 7, 2025
The best of young badminton talent will be on display in the heart of Wanneroo with the YONEX U13/U17 National Championships 2025 making a racquet at Kingsway Indoor Stadium from 30 September through to 6 October.
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Len Shearer Reserve makeover supports female participation

Sep 1, 2025
Female and community sport in the City of Melville has received a major boost, with the completion of a $3.5 million redevelopment at Len Shearer Reserve under the Western Australian Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative.
A montage of three portrait photos of James Morton, Jon Tarry, Sharyn Egan

Art and sport team up at Australia’s home of hockey

Aug 26, 2025
Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.
An artist's impression of the Australian Hockey Centre

Australian Hockey Centre moves a step closer with release of main works tender

Aug 25, 2025
The transformation of the Australian Hockey Centre has reached a major milestone, with the completion of the Expression of Interest stage and release of the main works tender.
An artist render of the new Pavilion at the WACA ground

Major announcement for world-class aquatic and health hub at the WACA Ground

Aug 6, 2025
The Western Australian Government, in partnership with WA Cricket, has announced the name and operator of the exciting new aquatic and health facility within the historic WACA Ground precinct in East Perth.
Construction works at the Norm Sadler Pavilion

Upgrades begin after $2.4m investment in Norm Sadler Pavilion

May 23, 2025
A community sporting hub in the City of Kalamunda is a step closer to completion with works underway on the upgrades to the Norm Sadler Pavilion at the Maida Vale Reserve.

First pitch complete for Australia’s home of hockey

May 21, 2025
The Australian Hockey Centre is on track, with completion of one of four new international-standard pitches, including lighting and turf upgrades.
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