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Chapman River trail walk celebrates inclusion and adventure during outdoors October

Oct 29, 2025
Outdoors October continues to inspire Western Australians to embrace nature, and the recent Chapman River trail walk in Geraldton was a shining example of inclusive outdoor recreation.
A young ice skater does a leap

Swan Trophy puts WA figure skating in international spotlight

Oct 24, 2025
Top Ice skating talent from Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia have made the trip to Perth as part of the Swan Trophy.

KidSport kicking goals in the Kimberley

Oct 21, 2025
Children across the Kimberley are kicking goals, literally, with tens of thousands of dollars in KidSport vouchers breaking down financial barriers for participation in sport.
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.
3 men standing in front of a fence at the Warmun Community Oval.

Giving a face to our regions

Oct 20, 2025
Our Kimberley Regional Services team recently covered almost 2,400km across 4 days, all in the name of connecting with communities across our vast State.

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.
4 people on the beach, with surfboards and in wetsuits

From survival to surfing: Sadie’s story

Oct 15, 2025
When Sadie first stepped onto the beach, she didn’t know how to swim.
Adam CYF

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.
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 young man runs out of the surf to cross the finishing line

From Bronze Medallion to Broome: father and son swim that’s more than just a race

Sep 24, 2025
Some families bond over backyard cricket. Others over burnt snags at a Sunday barbie. For Grant and Cooper Cheshire, it’s open water swimming. The kind that involves salt, swell and a whole lot of stamina.
A group of people wearing Karate attire stand by the edge of a lake

Avon Valley transforms into international karate hub

Sep 18, 2025
Avon Valley Shotokan has created local history, hosting the 2025 USKU International Karate Championship in Northam.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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