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Hockeyroos and Kookaburras celebrate a win at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Funding to support elite hockey teams through to Paris Games

Jul 31, 2023

The State Government has thrown its support behind our elite hockey teams with a $400,000 investment to help take the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos through to the 2024 Olympics.

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New basketball courts bouncing into Kalgoorlie Boulder

Jul 31, 2023

$5 million election commitment to redevelop Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium.

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$10 betting cap now in force for electronic gaming machines on the main floor at Crown Casino Perth

Jul 25, 2023

The State Government continues to deliver reforms addressing concerns raised by the Perth Casino Royal Commission (PCRC), particularly around reducing the risk of gambling-related harm.

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State Government delivers slam dunk for Rockingham families

Jul 24, 2023

The State Government will invest $10 million towards upgrades at the Mike Barnett Sports Complex in Rockingham, delivering additional basketball and netball courts, and much needed maintenance works for the popular community facility.

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Steering Committee to expand as centre’s planning extends across WA

Jul 21, 2023

Experienced Aboriginal community members announced to join project’s Steering Committee.

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New awards showcase the best in local government innovation

Jul 21, 2023

Local governments are being encouraged to nominate for new awards celebrating the most innovative, collaborative approaches to placemaking across the state.

FIFA Fan Festival launches in Perth as Women's World Cup™ 2023 kicks off

Jul 20, 2023

The centre of Perth will come alive with activity over the next month as the Perth FIFA Fan Festival kicks off today from midday to late.

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.

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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.

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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.

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™.

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