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Bright future for community sport at Cottesloe Oval 🔦

Jun 17, 2026

The WA Government is continuing to invest in community sporting infrastructure, with new floodlighting now installed at Cottesloe Oval through the Club Night Lights Program.

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Image of the green turf at Cottesloe oval with the orange glow of a sunset in the background

Bright future for community sport at Cottesloe Oval 🔦

The WA Government is continuing to invest in community sporting infrastructure, with new floodlighting now installed at Cottesloe Oval through the Club Night Lights Program.

Two images of the newly refurbished Robertson Park tennis facility

Game, set, match for new courts and lights at Robertson Park 🎾

The WA Government has served up another win for community sports, with the delivery of new floodlights, resurfaced courts and replacement fencing for Robertson Park Tennis Centre

The winners celebrating on the podium after a Sail GP event

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

Media release

Perth has secured the only Australian SailGP event on the 2027 global racing calendar, following its highly successful sold-out debut in 2026.

5 people stand on the edge of the Swan river

Major national regatta rows into Perth

Media release

The State Government will bring the nation's Masters rowing community to Perth in May, hosting the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships at Champion Lakes.

Three people stand with Mike Stidwell medal winner 2026

Long-serving Great Southern volunteers recognised with prestigious regional awards

Great Southern volunteer Darren Berry of the Albany Basketball Association has been awarded the prestigious Mike Stidwell Medal for his outstanding and long-standing service to sport administration in the region.

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National Volunteer Week

It’s your year to volunteer!

Athlete Ginger Gleeson running

Great Southern mother and daughter duo keeping track records in the family 🏃🏻‍♀️

Denmark-based runner Ginger Gleeson has achieved plenty on the track, but there’s one record sitting closer to home than most, one set by her coach, mentor and mother, former national champion Rebecca Gleeson.

Perth Thundersticks team photo

Thundersticks women inspire the next generation 🏑

The Perth Thundersticks women continue to set the standard on and off the hockey field.

two teams of volleyball players sit on an indoor court, playing adaptive volleyball

Adaptive volleyball growing participation and inclusion across WA 🏐

Volleyball WA is setting itself as one of Western Australia’s brightest examples of inclusive sport.

An aerial view of the Byford pump track

Byford ready to ride with upgraded facilities 🚴🛹

Media release

The new Byford Bike Pump Track and upgraded Byford Skate Park now complete and ready for the community.

A grassed sporting oval with trees in the background

$1.3 million Warmun Oval redevelopment ready for bounce-down

Media release

Redevelopment of Warmun Oval is now complete ahead of the East Kimberley Football League season.

A small group of people on a bush walking track in the Perth hills.

Intro to Trail Running Series on track

Trails WA has put Western Australians on the right track by recently hosting 3 introductory trail running events for people of all ages and abilities.

A group of women in kayaks on a calm river

Pause for Life — Supporting women through movement, connection and Government investment

Paddle WA is on board a unique Western Australian initiative that’s assisting women navigating menopause.

An aerial view of tennis courts at Montrose Park

Montrose Park upgrades serve up better community tennis facilities

Media release

Girrawheen's local sporting clubs and community members are set to benefit from upgraded facilities at Montrose Park, with the redevelopment of the Montrose Park Amenities Building now complete. 🎾

A female swimmer holds up her arms in a victory pose in the pool

Power Her Play — Girls Leading the Lane 🏊🏻‍♀️

Throughout March, the Western Australian Government is celebrating the women and girls who power our sporting community through the Power Her Play campaign – shining a spotlight on participation, leadership and inclusivity.

The starting line with 100s of cyclists lined up at the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships

Sport and events calendar receives funding boost

Media release

The State Government is supporting a diverse calendar of sport and recreation events across Western Australia, with 51 organisations sharing in almost $1.78 million in funding.

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