Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon David Templeman MLA

Date MinisterPortfolioTitle

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