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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.

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WA Italian Team of the Century launches

30 November 2023
The inaugural Western Australian Italian Team of the Century was launched by the WA Italian Club on 29 November 2023.
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Wave of extra funding for Albany Surf Club revamp

27 November 2023

Media release

A request to the State Government for half a million dollars towards the Albany Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment project is no longer a pipe dream, with the swell news from WA's Sport and Recreation Minister that the $500,000 will be provided.
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New Play Well strategy boosts inclusive sports participation

24 November 2023
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has launched Play Well, Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy, to foster inclusive and diverse sporting environments and experiences nationwide.
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WA and SA to play for the honour of holding up the Rod Marsh Cup

15 November 2023
The inaugural Rod Marsh Cup has been unveiled ahead of Western Australia's Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia.
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Duo to splashdown in Germany

15 November 2023
Home grown WA talent Jake Smith and Harrison Hynes have been announced as members of the Australian Lifesaving Team.
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Athlete Safeguarding Governance and Culture Review of the Western Australian Institute of Sport

14 November 2023
The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries is pleased to announce the Athlete Safeguarding Governance and Culture Review of Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has commenced and we are now calling for contributions.
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Returning ocean events set to make waves in Busselton

10 November 2023
One of Australia's biggest swimming festivals is set to return to Western Australia for a second year in 2024, injecting millions of dollars into the local economy.
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True Sport child safeguarding resources unveiled

10 November 2023
Latest initiative to create and maintain safe environments for children and young people in sport.
Sam Kerr of the Matildas

WA State Football Centre renamed to inspire the next Sam Kerr

27 October 2023

Media release

Sam Kerr Football Centre named at community football festival to mark the facility’s official opening after a $50.8 million dollar infrastructure project managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), jointly funded by the WA and Australian Governments.
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State Government delivers on legacy for football in WA

27 October 2023

Media release

Local football will benefit from $9.3 million in government funding to ensure Western Australia's successful hosting of this year's FIFA Women's World Cup delivers a lasting legacy for the world game in WA.
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Sunday Matildas match at Optus Stadium a sellout

27 October 2023
This weekend's Olympic qualifier between the Matildas and the Philippines has been declared a sellout, with all general public tickets to the match at Optus Stadium now being sold.
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Top tennis players are returning to Perth this December for the United Cup

23 October 2023
The United Cup is returning to Perth this December where the world’s best tennis players will compete side-by-side.
State Football Centre Festival with WA Government logo

Sam Kerr and Matildas to open match-ready State Football Centre

16 October 2023
One of the world’s best footballers — Perth’s very own Sam Kerr — and our national team the Matildas, will pull on their boots for the State Football Centre official opening later this month.
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United Cup set to return to WA to serve up summer of elite tennis

9 October 2023
The United Cup will once again bring the world's top-ranked tennis players to Perth's RAC Arena in December, following the introduction of the tournament last summer.
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Freo was ship shape for Australia II 40 Years On celebrations

26 September 2023

Media release

Yeah buoy! The State Government threw a huge party in Fremantle to celebrate 40 years since a team from down under turned the sailing world upside down by winning the America’s Cup.
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Home of hockey hosts 2023 Hockey Australia Masters Championships

22 September 2023
The 2023 Hockey Australia Masters Championships kicks off in Perth today, bringing thousands of passionate hockey players and supporters to Western Australia.

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