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Alun Wyn Jones of the Lions catches the ball during the tour match between the Western Force and the British & Irish Lions

Perth to open British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025

Jul 20, 2023
Perth has secured another international rugby event after it was confirmed as host city today for the opening match of the British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025.
A close-up of a rugby call bouncing on a wet turf with water droplets coming off of the surface.

WA to host Australian-exclusive global rugby event in 2024 and 2025

Jul 18, 2023
Perth has secured another Australian-exclusive for 2024 and 2025 after signing a deal to host the Australian leg of the HSBC SVNS.
Sam Kerr of Australia controls the ball under pressure of Shim Seo-yeon of South Korea during the AFC Women's Asian Cup quarter final between Australia and South Korea

Tickets for Matildas AFC Asian Cup qualifiers to go on sale

Jul 18, 2023
With just days until the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, tickets will go on sale today for the 3 blockbuster Matildas matches taking place in Perth later this year.
A nightscape of a telescope array with the Milkyway in the sky.

Trans-Tasman museum investment in production of ground-breaking VR films

Jul 17, 2023
3 museums spanning Australia and New Zealand have joined forces for a funding partnership to develop a trio of majestic and ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) films for exhibitions at the museums from 2024 onwards.
State Football Centre

New State Football Centre to shine as World Cup training facility

Jul 16, 2023
The newly constructed State Football Centre in Queens Park has been unveiled, ahead of it taking centre stage as one of the training facilities in Perth for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™.
An old team photo of a women's soccer team

Game Changers celebrates trailblazing women in WA soccer

Jul 14, 2023
With the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 the hottest ticket in Perth this winter, a new outdoor exhibition is giving seasoned and not-so-seasoned soccer lovers the chance to kick goals and learn more about the beautiful game.
A montage of a concert and a illuminated sculpture on a beach

Funding open for artists and musicians to SNAP up opportunities

Jul 11, 2023
2 new programs are opening today for short-notice opportunities that arise for Western Australian artists or contemporary musicians.
A group of people standing on a stage with Matildas scarves and a mascot

Trophy Tour puts WA in FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 spotlight

Jul 7, 2023
FIFA fever has officially begun, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicking off in Perth today.
A promotional graphic for the FIFA Women's World cup featuring 3 players

Celebrate FIFA Women's World Cup™ 1 month to go

Jun 28, 2023
With less than 1 month to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — find out how you can be part of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 global sporting spectacular.
Hikers walking across a new bridge

State Government invests $330,000 in sustainable trails

Jun 28, 2023
Locals and visitors alike are set to benefit from a $331,302 investment into trails experiences across Western Australia.
A lacrosse coach gesturing with his hand to a player

Western Australians in world lacrosse championships

Jun 27, 2023
9 Western Australians are now in San Diego ahead of the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championships, with the pressure on to reclaim a podium spot after losing out in 2018 and 2014 from consistently finishing in the top 3.
Western Australian Premier's Book Awards 2023 Winners

Winners of the 2023 WA Premier's Book Awards announced

Jun 26, 2023
The 2023 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards winners have been announced at an award ceremony at the State Library of Western Australia.
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