News

Feb 25, 2020

Tourism Minister Paul Papalia joined current UFC featherweight champion, Australian Alex Volkanovski, at RAC Arena today to announce Perth will host the pay-per-view UFC 251 on Sunday June 7, 2020.

Feb 25, 2020

Twenty-three communities across Western Australia are to benefit from improved sport and recreation facilities thanks to the State Government allocating $9.35 million to help fund local projects.

Feb 24, 2020

Two communities in the Great Southern are to receive a total of $534,995 to help them build better sport and recreation facilities for their local communities.

Feb 19, 2020

Broome and Kununurra will again host three iconic sporting events this year thanks to a State Government program which assists regional communities to host local events.

Feb 17, 2020

Interstate football fans are being encouraged to head west to cheer on their team in Perth and stay on to holiday as part of Tourism Western Australia's marketing campaign for the 2020 AFL season.

Dec 6, 2019

Young people in WA’s Mid West met and learnt tips from some of Australia’s best sporting champions as part of the Champions 2 Country tour held last month.

Oct 17, 2019

The suspension on junior drag racing at Perth Motorplex has been lifted, following the full implementation of all recommendations in a Coroner's report and additional safety measures, including increasing the minimum age.

Oct 7, 2019

State Government venue owner and operator, VenuesWest has enjoyed its most successful year ever, breaking records for attendances, events held, and funding reinvested in support of elite sport.

Oct 4, 2019

Thousands of interstate university athletes will travel to Western Australia to vie for victory when Perth hosts the UniSport Nationals in 2020.