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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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Swimmers doing laps in a 50 metre pool

Exmouth splashes into summer with new swimming facilities

21 December 2020

Media release

The State Government has invested $750,000 towards a major redevelopment of Exmouth's Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool which will bring the facility up to current Australian Standards.
Unisex Toilet sign

Female-friendly facilities get the go ahead in Exmouth

21 December 2020

Media release

The State Government's focus on making venues more female-friendly continues with Exmouth Recreation Centre the latest facility to commence work on installing unisex change rooms.
Surfer sets up for the tube in Western Australia

Smaller State Sporting Associations to receive funding boost

18 December 2020

Media release

More than 70 State Sporting Associations (SSAs) will be eligible to apply for funding to help develop and grow their sports, with the State Government announcing a new $1.7 million funding pool.
A child in front of a pool holding a kick board

KidSport swims into new waters

14 December 2020

Media release

Western Australian families will now have the opportunity to use their KidSport vouchers towards swimming lessons as a part of the State Government's hugely popular KidSport program.
Women in Leadership workshop with Dr Lianne Cretney-Barnes

Recent workshops supporting women in leadership

14 December 2020
The department is continuing to champion gender diversity in the sport and recreation industry, and recently held workshops in Perth and the Great Southern region.
Stock image of a basketball on a court. Getty Images.

Kimberley Aboriginal communities get $1.75 million for sport and recreation projects

3 December 2020

Media release

The State Government is to contribute more than $400,000 to construct and repair basketball courts at five remote Aboriginal communities in the West Kimberley region.
Two girls on bikes at day care

Play Active Program

1 December 2020
Physical activity policy and training for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Minister Mick Murray at the Southern Cross Aquatic Centre

Summer swimming on the cards in Southern Cross with new $5.65 million aquatic centre

28 November 2020

Media release

The new $5.65 million Southern Cross Aquatic Centre was officially opened today by Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray.
Female footballer holding a footbal

Kick-off time for $7.9 million Lakelands Park sports facility in Mandurah

27 November 2020

Media release

The new Lakelands Park shared sports facility and clubrooms just north of Mandurah was officially opened by Mandurah MLA David Templeman.
Kambalda’s new $3 million aquatic centre

Locals set to make a splash at Kambalda’s new $3 million aquatic centre

9 November 2020

Media release

Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray today officially opened the Shire of Coolgardie's new $3 million Kambalda Aquatic Facility.
A person swimming at a local swimming pool

Recovery continues as clubs net $1.23 million in infrastructure funding

3 November 2020

Media release

Thirty sport and recreation facilities to get $1.23 million to improve community infrastructure
Referees at the Broome Basketball Carnival, 9,10, 11 Oct 2020

Kimberley athletes among those to benefit from community sporting grants

13 October 2020

Media release

Five Kimberley sporting groups are among 17 groups receiving funds under the latest rounds of the Active Regional Communities grants program and the North West Travel Subsidy initiative.
rafting-up

Targeted funding program to benefit Tambellup and Albany projects

1 September 2020

Media release

A new after-school program for Aboriginal youth in the Great Southern town of Tambellup will receive funding for a co-ordinator thanks to a State Government funding program.
A person swimming at a local swimming pool

Targeted funding to benefit community sport and recreation projects

1 September 2020

Media release

Community sport and recreation projects are set to receive $100,000 under the State Government's Targeted Participation Program.
Girls from Kununurra Netball Association travelling to Broome

Sporting club grants shaping healthier community venues

21 August 2020

Media release

Applications have opened for Healthway's Summer Healthy Sporting Club Program.
Minister Mick Murray, Shire of Donnybrook Balingup CEO and president holding sports equipment on the Donnybrook and Districts Sporting and Recreation Precinct

Major upgrades at Donnybrook and Districts Sporting and Recreation Precinct as part of WA Recovery Plan

5 August 2020

Media release

Donnybrook is set for a big upgrade of its sport facilities as part of the State Government's WA Recovery Plan.

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