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An aerial view of the Bunbury's community courts project

Game on as Bunbury's community courts project breaks ground 🪏

Sep 2, 2026
Ground has officially been broken on Bunbury's new community courts project, marking the start of construction for this landmark project set to transform sport and recreation across the South West.
A person doing a jump on the BMX track at Dalyellup Library and Yoth Hub

New chapter begins as Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub opens

Jul 7, 2026
The Dalyellup community came together over the weekend to celebrate the official opening of the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.
A group of community members stand next to large construction machinery

Construction begins on Keirnan Park Recreation and Sporting Precinct

Jun 13, 2025
Construction has begun on the first stage of the Keirnan Park Recreation and Sporting Precinct, a major project underpinned by a $22 million commitment from the WA Government.
Construction works at the Norm Sadler Pavilion

Upgrades begin after $2.4m investment in Norm Sadler Pavilion

May 23, 2025
A community sporting hub in the City of Kalamunda is a step closer to completion with works underway on the upgrades to the Norm Sadler Pavilion at the Maida Vale Reserve.
A view of the redeveloped East Fremantle Oval

East Fremantle Oval redevelopment heralds world class community hub

Feb 3, 2025
The transformation of an aging sports ground to a modern multi-purpose facility is now complete with the official opening at the weekend of the East Fremantle Community Park.
Architects impression of the new Ellenbrook Community Hub

Green light for Ellenbrook Community Hub with extra funding

Sep 25, 2024
A Lotterywest grant, combined with funding from the State and Federal Governments, has resulted in the confirmed go ahead of the proposed Ellenbrook Community Hub project.
Montage of 4 images with text Gaming Community Trust Grants up to $50,000

$350,000 available for community causes — grant applications now open

Jul 8, 2024
Applications are now open for the Gaming Community Trust grants program which distributes unclaimed gambling winnings to worthwhile community causes.
5 young people gather in a community centre laughing and talking

Dalyellup community and youth centre project given a funding boost

Jan 25, 2024
The Dalyellup community in our south-west will benefit from a $1 million boost to the construction of its new multipurpose community and youth centre
Waroona Railside Park and the signage showing the development plans

Waroona Railside Park brings community together

Jan 4, 2024
The new $4.4 million Waroona Railside Park has been officially opened.
A man and a girl in a sensory exhibition

Almost one million reasons to love the arts

May 8, 2023
From an Italian-Yamaji opera to intergenerational arts collaborations, a dozen regional projects will be increasing social inclusion and access to arts and culture.
Female basketball players and coach huddling together in circle. Image credit: Joos Mind, Getty Images

Getting support after a critical incident

Jul 30, 2021
When tragedy or trauma strikes a sporting community, it can be helpful — or even vital — to be able to access pastoral care support.
Mater Dei College students, 2018

PALS program promotes reconciliation in WA classrooms

Oct 29, 2020
Schools across Western Australia will continue to create projects next year that promote and advance reconciliation in their local community through the Partnership, Acceptance, Learning and Sharing (PALS) program.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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