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Guided hikes open new pathways for young adventurers

Mar 11, 2026
Mackenzie Harrap’s experience through Destination Perth’s WanderFest for Beginners has set her on the right path, in a physical and aspirational sense.
Football players in action

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.
Graphic for Interantional Women's Day with text: Balance the Scales

Championing women this International Women’s Day 🦸🏻‍♀️

Mar 6, 2026
International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8 March 2026.

Poynter Primary is flying thanks to Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program

Mar 4, 2026
Poynter Primary School has teed off on an era of fun and fitness by opening a disc golf course throughout its grounds.
Rushes drone crop circle, Biosphere Boodja Arts and Wild Things Festival Goomalling 2025. Photo Steven Aliyan

Creativity takes centre stage with new funding for WA artists

Mar 3, 2026
A vibrant mix of performances, arts projects, and cultural initiatives will be delivered across Western Australia.
Girls playing soccer with text: Power Her Play

Power Her Play kicks off in landmark month for WA women's sport

Mar 3, 2026
The WA Government has today launched Power Her Play, a statewide campaign championing women and girls in sport as Perth prepares to host the AFC Women's Asian Cup and a landmark run of world-class events.
Graphic for the Nannup Music Festive 27 February to 2 March 2026

Nannup Music Festival supporting Aboriginal musicians

Feb 27, 2026
Nannup Music Festival will be showcasing new, emerging and Aboriginal music when it kicks off this long weekend, transforming the quiet South West town into a musical and creative hub.
An artist impression of the Main pitch and stadium at the new Australian Hockey Centre

Hockey dreams becoming reality at the Australian Hockey Centre 🏑

Feb 26, 2026
Perth will soon cement its status as the nation's premier hockey destination with work now underway for the new Australian Hockey Centre
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Inclusion key for Basketball WA

Feb 26, 2026
Basketball WA’s drive to inclusion continues to lay up results through programs empowering young women and Indigenous communities across the State.

CITS unveils some new looks

Feb 24, 2026
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is kicking off an exciting and ambitious 2026 with a new look.
Floreat Athena and Olympic Kingsway members with representatives from the City of Vincent.

Community football boost ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

Feb 23, 2026
Upgrades at the Sam Kerr Football Centre and Litis Stadium are complete, just in time to welcome some of the world's best football players to Western Australia.
Football players on a sporting ground

AFL Origin to deliver lasting legacy for WA community football

Feb 18, 2026
Thanks to the WA Government's support, revenue from the sold-out 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match will be reinvested directly back into WA football, delivering lasting benefits for grassroots clubs, volunteers and communities across the State.
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