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An artis impression of the playfields at the Malaga Sporting Precinct - Stage 1

Expressions of interest open for Stage 1 of Malaga Sports Precinct

Jun 24, 2025
The WA Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for construction partners to deliver Stage 1 of the Malaga Sports Precinct — a landmark project set to transform sporting infrastructure in Perth’s growing north-eastern corridor.

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A game of hockey in the Wheatelt

Wheatbelt winter sports work together

1 July 2021
Hockey, football and netball clubs and associations in the eastern Wheatbelt have been working together this year, to trial three feature rounds where all three winter sports are played on the same day, at the same venue.
The Bledisloe Cup in focus with the Wallabies lined up behind it at Optus Stadium

Tickets on sale for Perth’s Bledisloe Cup blockbuster

9 June 2021
Rugby union fans around Australia and New Zealand can snap up tickets from 10am today (AWST) to Perth's Bledisloe Cup Test on August 21 at Optus Stadium.
Centennial Park Precinct in Albany

Community scores in latest round of sport and recreation grants

1 June 2021
Community organisations and local governments are set to benefit from State Government funding to encourage more participation in sport and recreation, through the development of basic infrastructure.
The Stidwell Family from left to right Sienna Hepworth (Mike Stidwell’s Grandaughter) Denise Legge (winner) Jill Stidwell and Siobhan Hepworth (Mike Stidwells Daughter) .

Pony Club volunteer recognised with prestigious award

18 May 2021
Pony Club Western Australia Great Southern Zone stalwart Denise Legge has won the prestigious Mike Stidwell Medal, for her longstanding commitment to sports volunteering in Western Australia's Great Southern region.
A group of people playing hockey indoors

Spotlight on Peel Hockey and Coastal Rowing WA

22 April 2021
Peel Hockey have recently completed their first ever floorball program in the off-season after receiving an Active Regional Communities (ARC) grant from the department.
New skate park at Hotham Park

Funding initiative supports local infrastructure upgrades

22 April 2021
A number of successful infrastructure developments and upgrades have been achieved in the Peel and South West regions.
A coach watching her players

Survey outlining industry priorities

21 April 2021
Over 300 stakeholders took part in a recent survey as part of the Sport and Recreation Industry Priorities Project.
WACA conceptual design

Final designs revealed for WACA Ground transformation in East Perth

25 March 2021

Media release

The latest vision has been unveiled today for the WACA Ground Improvement Project, which will transform the iconic East Perth venue into a community, sporting and tourist hub.
Boys playing basketball

New funding program seeks innovative ideas to get people moving

1 February 2021

Media release

A new $750,000 funding program has been announced to support innovative projects that encourage physical activity.
Young woman with skateboard

Grants enliven WA’s regional sporting participation

28 January 2021
Skateboarding clinics, an artistic swimming program and the development of an athletics training centre are among ten regional initiatives to receive funding in the latest round of the State Government's Active Regional Communities grants.
A coach is talking to 4 young basketballers on the sidelines of a basketball court

Local clubs share in State Government support

28 January 2021
The State Government has committed more than $1 million of funding to 27 projects supporting club development.
Community swimming pool

New funding round for community sport and recreation facilities

20 January 2021
The next Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) Small Grants round will open on 1 February 2021.
A person swimming at a local swimming pool

Funding boost for historic Mount Barker swim facilities

15 January 2021
The historic Mount Barker Memorial Swimming Pool is set to receive a major refurbishment made possible by an investment of more than $374,000 by the State Government.

SportWest baton passed to Matt Fulton

24 December 2020

Media release

Matt Fulton has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of SportWest.

Record investment in women’s sporting facilities under State Government

23 December 2020
The State Government's female friendly facilities initiative continues to encourage greater female participation in sport, with a record investment in women's sport. More than $3 million has been allocated to infrastructure projects which include new and upgraded change rooms that are suitable for women.

Recovery continues with fast-tracked community sports grants

23 December 2020

Media release

The McGowan Government has given sport and active recreation infrastructure projects in regional Western Australia a $5.5 million funding boost, supporting WA's COVID-19 recovery and creating jobs.

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