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Taylor Jackman on the BMX track

Pilbara BMX star to feature at world champs 🚴🏻‍♀️

Jul 16, 2026
Taylor Jackman's bike has already clocked up more kilometres than most 4-wheel vehicles do in a lifetime.
Architects render of the main entrance at the Binar Community Hub in Midland

$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub in Midland

Jul 16, 2026
Binar Futures' new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million funding boost.
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.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative delivering for community

Jun 30, 2026
The PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative is delivering for community sport and recreation, with 432 infrastructure assets completed across Western Australia in its first year.
7 girls in sporting team uniform huddle in a circle

Game On, Girls grants kick-start pathways for young female athletes

Jun 30, 2026
Delivering on election commitment to support the next generation of female athletes
Wide angle view of the Kwinana Loop trail with storm clouds in the sky,

Work underway on $3.5 million Kwinana Loop Trail upgrade 🥾🚵

Jun 24, 2026
Upgrades to the Kwinana Loop Trail have officially begun, with the project set to improve connectivity and accessibility across the popular bushland trail network.
The new Halls Creek Oval and clubrooms

Halls Creek oval officially opens for Round 1 of SEKFL season

Jun 23, 2026
The Halls Creek community celebrated the official opening of its upgraded oval this week, with local football returning to the venue for Round 1 of the South East Kimberley Football League (SEKFL) season.
Image of the green turf at Cottesloe oval with the orange glow of a sunset in the background

Bright future for community sport at Cottesloe Oval 🔦

Jun 17, 2026
The WA Government is continuing to invest in community sporting infrastructure, with new floodlighting now installed at Cottesloe Oval through the Club Night Lights Program.
Two images of the newly refurbished Robertson Park tennis facility

Game, set, match for new courts and lights at Robertson Park 🎾

Jun 3, 2026
The WA Government has served up another win for community sports, with the delivery of new floodlights, resurfaced courts and replacement fencing for Robertson Park Tennis Centre
The winners celebrating on the podium after a Sail GP event

Perth unveiled as Australia's only SailGP race for 2027 season

May 28, 2026
Perth has secured the only Australian SailGP event on the 2027 global racing calendar, following its highly successful sold-out debut in 2026.
5 people stand on the edge of the Swan river

Major national regatta rows into Perth

May 25, 2026
The State Government will bring the nation's Masters rowing community to Perth in May, hosting the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships at Champion Lakes.
Three people stand with Mike Stidwell medal winner 2026

Long-serving Great Southern volunteers recognised with prestigious regional awards

May 21, 2026
Great Southern volunteer Darren Berry of the Albany Basketball Association has been awarded the prestigious Mike Stidwell Medal for his outstanding and long-standing service to sport administration in the region.
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