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Perth Thundersticks team photo

Thundersticks women inspire the next generation 🏑

Apr 29, 2026
The Perth Thundersticks women continue to set the standard on and off the hockey field.
two teams of volleyball players sit on an indoor court, playing adaptive volleyball

Adaptive volleyball growing participation and inclusion across WA 🏐

Apr 22, 2026
Volleyball WA is setting itself as one of Western Australia’s brightest examples of inclusive sport.
An aerial view of the Byford pump track

Byford ready to ride with upgraded facilities 🚴🛹

Apr 16, 2026
The new Byford Bike Pump Track and upgraded Byford Skate Park now complete and ready for the community.
A grassed sporting oval with trees in the background

$1.3 million Warmun Oval redevelopment ready for bounce-down

Apr 13, 2026
Redevelopment of Warmun Oval is now complete ahead of the East Kimberley Football League season.
A small group of people on a bush walking track in the Perth hills.

Intro to Trail Running Series on track

Apr 2, 2026
Trails WA has put Western Australians on the right track by recently hosting 3 introductory trail running events for people of all ages and abilities.
A group of women in kayaks on a calm river

Pause for Life — Supporting women through movement, connection and Government investment

Mar 27, 2026
Paddle WA is on board a unique Western Australian initiative that’s assisting women navigating menopause.
An aerial view of tennis courts at Montrose Park

Montrose Park upgrades serve up better community tennis facilities

Mar 26, 2026
Girrawheen's local sporting clubs and community members are set to benefit from upgraded facilities at Montrose Park, with the redevelopment of the Montrose Park Amenities Building now complete. 🎾
A female swimmer holds up her arms in a victory pose in the pool

Power Her Play — Girls Leading the Lane 🏊🏻‍♀️

Mar 25, 2026
Throughout March, the Western Australian Government is celebrating the women and girls who power our sporting community through the Power Her Play campaign – shining a spotlight on participation, leadership and inclusivity.
The starting line with 100s of cyclists lined up at the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships

Sport and events calendar receives funding boost

Mar 20, 2026
The State Government is supporting a diverse calendar of sport and recreation events across Western Australia, with 51 organisations sharing in almost $1.78 million in funding.
Three school age children on a sporting field

Funding boost to open school sport facilities to local communities

Mar 18, 2026
More than $4 million has now been invested in the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program, supporting schools to share access to their sporting infrastructure with local community clubs across Western Australia.
Two young women laughing and smiling whilst playing sport

Game On, Girls initiative launched to boost teenage female sport participation

Mar 16, 2026
The WA Government is supporting more girls to stay involved in community sport with the launch of Game On, Girls, a new initiative designed to strengthen female participation at local sporting clubs.

Star Volunteers to be recognised in new program

Mar 13, 2026
Volunteers across Western Australia's sporting community will be recognised through the new WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program.
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