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The winners celebrating on the podium after a Sail GP event

Perth unveiled as Australia's only SailGP race for 2027 season

May 28, 2026
Perth has secured the only Australian SailGP event on the 2027 global racing calendar, following its highly successful sold-out debut in 2026.
2 professional basketball players, a Virgin Australia pilot and flight attendant pose with basketballs in front of a Virgin Australia aircraft

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.
Football players in action

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.
Optus stadium and parts of East Perth at night

Tourism WA launches new chapter of global marketing brand Walking On A Dream

Feb 16, 2026
Tourism Western Australia has unveiled the latest evolution of its global marketing brand, Walking On A Dream, showcasing iconic Western Australian destinations and local creative talent.
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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