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Emerging WA sporting talent backed by $4.5 million investment

Sep 15, 2026
The State Government will invest $4.5 million over the next three years to strengthen sporting pathway environments and experiences for athletes, coaches, and officials across Western Australia.

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A coach talks to a her team at a Beach Volleyball competition

Emerging WA sporting talent backed by $4.5 million investment

15 September 2026

Media release

The State Government will invest $4.5 million over the next three years to strengthen sporting pathway environments and experiences for athletes, coaches, and officials across Western Australia.
A coach huddles around a women's sport team on an indoor court

Funding to help boost access to sport and recreation

15 September 2026

Media release

The State Government is investing more than $15.1 million in the delivery of sport and active recreation opportunities across Western Australia through the 2026-27 Industry Investment Program.
Behind the Scenes at Perth Filom Studios Open Day

It’s giving main character energy

14 September 2026
Perth Film Studios enjoyed a blockbuster opening weekend, welcoming a cast of thousands for a behind the scenes look at WA’s state of the art production facility.
A large crane installing lighting towers at the Esperance Tennis Club

Shining a new light on Esperance Tennis Club

8 September 2026

Media release

New sustainable LED floodlights have been installed at Esperance Tennis Club thanks to a $41,243 contribution from the State Government through the Club Night Lights Program.
Olympic Endurance Swimmer, Kyle Lee stands in front of press microphone

Western Australia secures nation's first Endurance Swimming Hub 🏊🏽

3 September 2026

Media release

Perth will stake its claim as the home for endurance swimming, with the announcement of $2.55 million in funding to establish Australia's first and only Endurance Swimming Hub at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS).
Flood lights lighting up the Glen Huon Reserve while people train on the pitch.

Upgrades to shine a new light on Glen Huon Reserve 🔦

2 September 2026

Media release

Glen Huon Reserve in the Shire of Dardanup is shining brighter, with the installation of four new 200 lux light towers now complete.
An aerial view of the Bunbury's community courts project

Game on as Bunbury's community courts project breaks ground 🪏

2 September 2026

Media release

Ground has officially been broken on Bunbury's new community courts project, marking the start of construction for this landmark project set to transform sport and recreation across the South West.
2 women stand at a lecturn, which has the City of Mandurah on it.

Volunteer leader recognised for two decades supporting Peel seniors

1 September 2026
For 20 years, Jan McGlinn OAM has dedicated her time towards to serving the senior community in the Peel region
People playing basketball, with Norfolk Is Pine Trees and the beach in the background

Funding Program to attract and deliver quality events in WA now open

28 August 2026

Media release

Applications are now open for the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program, which supports the delivery of a calendar of sport and recreation events in metropolitan and regional Western Australia.

Second chance for WA kids to unlock the world of arts and culture

27 August 2026
Round 2 of the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program is now live, giving more children aged five to 15 will enjoy access to arts, cultural and creative events across Western Australia.
The new club rooms and facilities at Hartfield Park

New sporting facilities now complete at Hartfield Park

25 August 2026

Media release

Upgrades at the City of Kalamunda's Hartfield Park Sporting Complex are complete, supported by a $620,000 State Government Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) grants and $80,000 in election commitments.
A family on the Lotterywest Federation Walkway in Kings Park

Western Australia kicked goals with Calcio Italiano ⚽

25 August 2026
Western Australia’s Calcio Italiano Football Festival may be over, but for Victorian Inter Milan fan, Vince Salviani, the memories are on constant replay.
The construction at keirnan Park showing the steel framework of a large building

Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct passes halfway mark

21 August 2026

Media release

Construction of Stage One of the Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct has reached the halfway milestone, marking significant progress on one of the largest community sporting infrastructure projects in Perth's south-east.
Image of a family group on a bush walking track

Free family history information sessions coming to East Kimberley

20 August 2026

Media release

Aboriginal communities across the East Kimberley will have the opportunity to explore their family history at a series of free information sessions this September.
A group of Warlayirti Artists walking on Country

Connecting to Country grants strengthen culture and community

20 August 2026

Media release

The State Government is supporting Aboriginal people and organisations across Western Australia to strengthen cultural knowledge, leadership and community wellbeing through the latest round of the Connecting to Country program.
A combat sports contestant on weight in and standing next to a trainer.

Body Mass Management Guidelines

18 August 2026
Combat Sports Commission releases Body Mass Management Guidelines

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