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Deegan's turn of confidence through swimming

Dec 2, 2025
12-year-old Deegan’s experience with swimming had been limited to annual school group lessons — valuable, but overwhelming.
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Western Australia rowing builds bridges with Asia through sport

Nov 26, 2025
Rowing WA is strengthening international ties and showcasing our State as a premier rowing destination through its Asian Engagement Program.

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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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.
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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
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Funding to support WA sport and recreation events in 2026

Nov 20, 2025
The WA Government is offering funding support to help organisations deliver a vibrant calendar of sport and recreation events across the State in 2026.
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Lakeside basketball gun to represent his country

Nov 12, 2025
Lakeside Lightning product Ethan Powell will swap his Western Australian Basketball League jersey to green and gold as he represents Australia at the 2025 Deaflympics in Japan this November.
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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.
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How Camp Quaranup powers Murdoch University’s groundbreaking ecology camp

Nov 5, 2025
When 80 Murdoch University students arrive at Camp Quaranup, the atmosphere shifts. This former quarantine station has become a vibrant hub for outdoor education, research, and community programs.

Putting in the miles before the meters

Nov 4, 2025
Early starts, long commutes and too many laps to count all before first period at school has helped Sean Alcorn become one of WA’s most promising young swimmers.
Ben Popham receives his gold medal and the Paralympics

KidSport grant program: Ben Popham Paralympic swimming champion 🏊‍♂️

Oct 30, 2025
Making a splash: a Paralympic champion on the world stage
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.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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