Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon David Templeman MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
23/03/2023	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	It’s Hammer time as major EPL clubs revealed for Perth
21/03/2023	Sanderson; Templeman	Health; Sport and Recreation	A wave of change as surfing events focus on mental health
21/03/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	True Sport a game changer for WA sport sector
17/03/2023	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Sport and Recreation	$38.9 million sporting complex to benefit generations to come
17/03/2023	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Culture and the Arts	Have your say on the State’s new screen production facility
17/03/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Funding supports Donnybrook recreation precinct redevelopment
14/03/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Mandurah courts 2023 Para Badminton International
12/03/2023	McGowan; Cook; Templeman	Premier; Tourism; Culture and the Arts	High Voltage ready to rock Fremantle in the spirit of Bon Scott
11/03/2023	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Culture and the Arts	Major funding boost for iconic Perth Concert Hall
8/03/2023	Templeman	International Education	International students encouraged to apply for financial assistance
7/03/2023	Templeman; Saffioti	Culture and the Arts; Transport	Ed Sheeran to hit a high note in largest ever WA concert
2/03/2023	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Unity Pitch kickstarts the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Perth
1/03/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Work begins on East Freo Oval redevelopment
1/03/2023	Templeman	Heritage	Fremantle Prison completes $3.16 million major conservation works
27/02/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Funding supports regional sport and recreation activities
25/02/2023	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Exhibition by celebrated Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara opens at The Art Gallery of Western Australia
24/02/2023	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Cricket pitch perfect - Carmen at the WACA Ground
22/02/2023	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Culture and the Arts	Perth band takes WA to world stage at Eurovision 2023
21/02/2023	Templeman; Punch	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Whale Shark Jack and Drone Racers to film in WA’s regions
21/02/2023	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Funding boost for WA’s diverse contemporary music scene
16/02/2023	Buti; Templeman	Aboriginal Affairs; Heritage	Former Wheatbelt Aboriginal mission receives State heritage status
14/02/2023	Templeman; Buti	International Education; Education; Aboriginal Affairs	Murdoch University unveils world-class Boola Katitjin building
13/02/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Breaking down barriers to sport and recreation
12/02/2023	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Stunning heritage balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre open
10/02/2023	Templeman; Buti	Culture and the Arts; Education	Thousands of students to benefit from millions in grants
10/02/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	$12.3 million to boost WA’s community sport and recreation facilities
8/02/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Call for proponent to lead review of WA Institute of Sport
8/02/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Grants help hiking projects reach new heights
7/02/2023	Templeman; Punch	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Regional audiences to welcome five exciting performances
6/02/2023	Templeman; McGurk	International Education; Training	Bursaries bringing international students back to WA’s regions
5/02/2023	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Slam dunk for Geraldton basketball thanks to $3.5 million boost
30/01/2023	Templeman; Buti	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs; Citizenship And Multicultural Interests	New era for arts, entertainment and culture
30/01/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	We’re planning for a future of sustainable, world-class trails in WA
27/01/2023	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Celebrating 50 years of our iconic Perth Concert Hall
24/01/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Outdoor active recreation grants provide $395,798 funding boost
24/01/2023	McGurk; Templeman	Water; Heritage	CY O’Connor’s Golden Pipeline celebrates 120 years of service
24/01/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Stadium Karts take off at Optus Stadium
23/01/2023	Templeman; Ellery	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	Women’s sports teams score grants to go for national glory
11/01/2023	Templeman	Heritage	King Neptune statue given heritage recognition within Sun City Precinct
10/01/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Hands Oval redevelopment gets go ahead with additional funding
6/01/2023	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Thirteen innovative arts projects share more than $650,000 funding
23/12/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Makeover for the WA Maritime Museum’s iconic submarine
22/12/2022	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; International Education	Scholarship and grant programs to attract international students
20/12/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Grants encourage vibrant theatre
20/12/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Trophy unveiled as Perth set to serve up international tennis
19/12/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Screenwest gets $7.7 million funding support for 2022/23
16/12/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Come and fall down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland
16/12/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Stadium Karts to hit the track at Optus Stadium in January
14/12/2022	Templeman	Heritage	Heritage recognition for Goldfields pipeline sites
14/12/2022	Templeman	Heritage	Early settler site in Perth’s south added to State Heritage Register
14/12/2022	Templeman	Heritage	First entire stock route to be included in the State Register of Heritage Places
12/12/2022	Templeman	International Education	Campaign to encourage WA homeowners to host international students
12/12/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Denmark makes WA home base for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
8/12/2022	Templeman	Heritage	Heritage projects secure more than $1 million in funding
7/12/2022	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Culture and the Arts	Distinguished WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022
7/12/2022	Templeman	International Education	New program to promote WA to international students
7/12/2022	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Up, up and WA! Regional and remote festivals’ funding boost
6/12/2022	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Regional funding creates new home-grown performances
5/12/2022	Templeman; MacTiernan	Sport and Recreation; Regional Development	Boost of almost $740,000 for regional performing arts venues
5/12/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Living languages: funding supports Aboriginal youth wellbeing
2/12/2022	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Sport and Recreation	WA bid success! Perth to remain Australia’s Home of Hockey
2/12/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Funding program connects artists and school students
1/12/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Lead consultant appointed for Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation
30/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	WA Premier’s Book Awards unveils new category - Book of the Year
30/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Cricket test set for local and international flavours
30/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Specialist wicketkeeper program honours cricket great Rod Marsh
29/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Regional talent gets funding for sporting dreams
27/11/2022	McGowan; Cook; Templeman	Premier; Tourism; Culture and the Arts	Western Australia’s new AC/DC-inspired celebration for 2023
25/11/2022	Templeman	Heritage	Awards celebrate 30 years of heritage champions
25/11/2022	McGurk; Templeman	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Sport and Recreation	Sports stars call full-time on violence against women
25/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Everyone’s story is important at The State Library
24/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Community sport lights up thanks to facility upgrade funding
24/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Return of Dutch shipwreck artefacts to Western Australian Museum
23/11/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	The Aussies open for competitors in spectacular event for WA
22/11/2022	Templeman; Buti	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	Ceremony prepares safe pathway for future State-wide Aboriginal Cultural Centre
20/11/2022	Whitby; Templeman	Environment; Heritage	New WA heritage trail celebrates tiny town's history
18/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	New and innovative research using State Archives recognised
18/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Ocean adventure Blueback premieres under the stars
15/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	RAC Arena celebrates 10 years of creating memorable experiences
15/11/2022	Templeman	International Education	International students to study at TAFE and boost regional workforce
15/11/2022	Templeman; Buti	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	New funding program to support Aboriginal arts and culture sector
14/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Popular STATE OF PLAY season set to open in January
14/11/2022	Templeman	Heritage	Heritage Awards mark 30th anniversary with strong field of finalists
10/11/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	National Rugby League Double-Header for Perth next year
9/11/2022	McGowan; Templeman; Saffioti	Premier; Culture and the Arts; Planning	Film and TV studio a step closer for Malaga METRONET station precinct
8/11/2022	McGowan; Cook; Templeman	Premier; Tourism; Culture and the Arts	Australian-first Giants of Mandurah come to life in Peel region
4/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	$600,000 to help more Western Australians experience the benefits of being outdoors
3/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Multi-million dollar investment to support grassroots sports
2/11/2022	Templeman	International Education	Students recognised in WA as part of the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards
31/10/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Meeting of Cultural Ministers to support creative and cultural sector
30/10/2022	Templeman; Cook	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	Government to support third party bidder for WA-based NRL team
28/10/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	WA to host first global mixed tennis event
27/10/2022	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Sport and Recreation	$135 million plan to keep Perth the Home of Hockey
25/10/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	First international team officials arrive in Perth after FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw
21/10/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Breaking all boundaries: Award honours mountain biking pioneer
21/10/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	WA trails to better connect with country, community, and culture
21/10/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Culture and the Arts	Björk’s star power to light up Perth Festival in Australian exclusive
18/10/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Family literacy program extended to Yawuru language
18/10/2022	Cook; Sanderson; Templeman	Tourism; Health; Sport and Recreation	Six months to go to 2023 World Transplant Games in Perth
18/10/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	New $3.2 million water playground makes a splash in Kununurra