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Indigenous Leadership Program making waves in Peel 🏄🏻

May 13, 2026

School students across the Peel region are making waves through a unique surfing program that’s uplifting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Perth crowds help AFC Women's Asian Cup break attendance record

Mar 9, 2026

After a blockbuster opening match in Perth, the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 has made history, smashing the all-time tournament attendance records after just 8 matches.

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Community football boost ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

Feb 23, 2026

Upgrades at the Sam Kerr Football Centre and Litis Stadium are complete, just in time to welcome some of the world's best football players to Western Australia.

Kamsani Achil Bin Salleh standing by his artwork for the AFL Origin game.

Kamsani Achil Bin Salleh mural brings the spirit of AFL Origin to life

Feb 13, 2026

Bin Salleh was once reluctant to call himself an artist, but through his body of work drawing the eye of the WA Government and AFL, he began to realise his skill set.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

An aerial view of a few people hiking on a mountain track.

Inclusive hiking initiative coming to the City of Kalamunda

Apr 7, 2025

New Hiking is for Every Body program aims to make hiking accessible for people of all abilities, helping more West Aussies experience the benefits of outdoor recreation.

WA communities score big with $17.5 million boost to upgrade sport and recreation facilities

Jan 31, 2025

2025–26 CSRFF and CNLP Forward Planning round supports 32 sport and recreation facilities.

A court and seating at the new Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium

Official tip-off for revitalised Goldfields Basketball Stadium

Jan 30, 2025

The revamped Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium, a critical piece of regional sporting infrastructure, has been officially opened after a $14.8 million transformation.

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Events funding boosts sport and recreation to keep WA moving

Dec 4, 2024

A cycling super challenge, wakeboarding tournament and ocean swim are just some of the events communities across Western Australia will be able to enjoy by participating or watching, made possible through WA Government sport and recreation funding.

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