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Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

$3 million for lighting upgrades at southern suburbs sports hub

Aug 4, 2026

The State Government will invest $3 million to upgrade floodlighting at the Lark Hill Sportsplex in Port Kennedy to support participation in community sport.

Junior socer plays on a field with Italian football players

Fantastico! One week to go until blockbuster Italian Football Festival ⚽

Jul 31, 2026

The countdown is on for Western Australia's highly anticipated Italian Football Festival, with some of the biggest names and clubs in world football set to arrive in Perth over the coming week.

5 people in suits stand on a football oval

Perth to host AFL Origin in 2027 and 2029

Jul 29, 2026

Perth has scored yet another Australian-exclusive event, with the AAMI AFL Origin set to return to Optus Stadium in February 2027 and again in 2029.

A female mountain bike rider on a bush track

Supporting women to ride and connect 🚵🏼‍♀️

Jul 28, 2026

Raelene Mountford could count on one hand the number of times she had jumped on a bike, but in her 50s she saddled up and hasn’t looked back.

A museum display case with Commonwealth Games medals and other related historical documents

WA celebrates Glasgow Commonwealth Games with live site and special 1962 exhibition 🥇

Jul 28, 2026

Western Australians can experience the excitement of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in the heart of Perth, with selected events being shown live at Northbridge Piazza and a special exhibition celebrating the State's Games history.

5 people in high vis vests on a construction site

Construction underway on High Wycombe community sporting hub

Jul 28, 2026

Construction has begun on the new $6 million Scott Reserve pavilion in High Wycombe, with the facility set to provide a modern sporting hub for local clubs and the wider community.

Pilbara BMX star to feature at world champs 🚴🏻‍♀️

Jul 16, 2026

Taylor Jackman's bike has already clocked up more kilometres than most 4-wheel vehicles do in a lifetime.

Architects render of the main entrance at the Binar Community Hub in Midland

$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub in Midland

Jul 16, 2026

Binar Futures' new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million funding boost.

A scene from Selfless Orchestra: Terra Nullius Embodied - Live at the Rechabite, February 2026. Photo: Brad Coleman.

Creative projects funding programs supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

Jul 14, 2026

More creative funding opportunities are now open — supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

Arts funding to strengthen wellbeing for young Western Australians

Jul 8, 2026

The State Government is investing $906,395 in community-led arts projects from Kununurra to Katanning to boost the social and emotional wellbeing of young Western Australians.