Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Mick Murray MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
1/02/2021	Murray; Cook	Sport and Recreation; Health	New funding program seeks innovative ideas to get people moving
29/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	National swim competition making a splash in the Kimberley
28/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Local clubs share in State Government support
28/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Basketball project powers forward in remote Aboriginal community
28/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Grants enliven WA’s regional sporting participation
23/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Double the fun with KidSport in 2021
22/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Thrill seekers set to walk across the roof top at Optus Stadium
21/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium set to be transformed with 5G technology
20/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	New funding round opens for community sport and recreation facilities
19/01/2021	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	The grass is greener in Baldivis as turf is laid for significant sporting infrastructure project
18/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Investing in Perth’s northern suburbs’ recovery
18/01/2021	Murray	Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering	Lotterywest funding to support volunteer research and training
18/01/2021	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Entries open for Australian Masters Games in Perth
14/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Funding boost for historic Mount Barker swim facilities
24/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	SportWest baton passed to Matt Fulton
23/12/2020	Cook; Saffioti; Murray	Health; Planning; Seniors and Ageing	McGowan Government cuts red tape, making aged care more available
23/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Recovery continues with fast-tracked community sports grants
23/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Record investment in women’s sporting facilities under McGowan Government
21/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Female-friendly facilities get the go ahead in Exmouth
21/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Exmouth splashes into summer with new swimming facilities
21/12/2020	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Margaret River to continue hosting popular pro surf event until 2024
18/12/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	Recovery Plan grants to strengthen connectivity to community for WA seniors
18/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Smaller State Sporting Associations to receive funding boost
18/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	State and local partnership supports grassroots basketball community
15/12/2020	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Water polo champs latest win for WA events calendar
14/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	KidSport swims into new waters
12/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Experienced new operator announced for Perth Motorplex
7/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Go-karts hit the track at Optus Stadium
5/12/2020	Murray	Volunteering	New volunteer program to provide pathways to employment for young people
5/12/2020	Murray	Volunteering	International Volunteer Day celebrates generous WA volunteers
4/12/2020	Murray	Volunteering	Advocare Community Visitor Scheme volunteers celebrated
2/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Kimberley Aboriginal communities get $1.75 million for sport and recreation projects
28/11/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Summer swimming on the cards in Southern Cross with new $5.65 million aquatic centre
27/11/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Kick-off time for $7.9 million Lakelands Park sports facility in Mandurah
24/11/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Work gets underway on Bunbury’s Hay Park pavilion
20/11/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Funding program takes hiking to new heights
19/11/2020	Murray	Volunteering	Lotterywest funding to help re-engage volunteers
17/11/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Regional groups across WA benefit from active community sports funding
13/11/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering	WA Seniors Awards winners show the way in 2020
12/11/2020	Dawson; Murray	Environment; Sport and Recreation	Call for ecotourism proposals for Wellington National Park
11/11/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering	Additional funding to expand support for those experiencing elder abuse
7/11/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering	WA Seniors set to be celebrated with Seniors Week back for 2020
7/11/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Locals set to make a splash at Kambalda’s new $3 million aquatic centre
4/11/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	New underwater camera system to boost WAIS Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls
3/11/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Recovery continues as clubs net $1.23 million in infrastructure funding
2/11/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Regional volunteer coaches and officials get up to $1,000 for training expenses
2/11/2020	Murray	Volunteering	Lotterywest grant to support the training of additional Lifeline WA volunteers
28/10/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Hot Kimberley sun a barrier no more for Broome basketballers and netballers
26/10/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering	Thank a Volunteer Day Grants to see volunteers celebrated across Western Australia
26/10/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	Financial counsellors join the fight against elder abuse thanks to new Advocare training program
23/10/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Perth Motorplex breaks new record
21/10/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	State Government contributes $85,000 to enrich country sport
20/10/2020	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	24,500 more kids can bounce back to sport thanks to Lotterywest
14/10/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	$1.45 million boost for sport and recreation in City of Stirling
13/10/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Kimberley athletes among those to benefit from community sporting grants
12/10/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Grants open for WA sport and recreation industry to support club development
16/09/2020	Templeman; Murray	Culture and the Arts; Sport and Recreation	State Library acquires Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer collection
15/09/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Sod turned on new Ellenbrook Indoor Leisure Centre
4/09/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	WA Recovery Plan makes a splash in Kununurra
3/09/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Slalom on the Swan with new Ascot training course
1/09/2020	Murray; Saffioti	Sport and Recreation; Health	Targeted funding to benefit community sport and recreation projects
31/08/2020	Murray; Saffioti	Sport and Recreation; Health	Targeted funding program to benefit Tambellup and Albany projects
31/08/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	New rules to keep funds for a future funeral safe
30/08/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Busselton netballers and Yunderup bowlers benefit from State Government’s $423,500 infrastructure funding
26/08/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	Social Connectivity Grants to strengthen seniors’ ties to community
23/08/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium reaches 100th event milestone
12/08/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Collie to Donnybrook Cycling Classic rides into its 95th year
10/08/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Combat sports process streamlined with launch of online portal
5/08/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Major upgrades at Donnybrook and Districts Sporting and Recreation Precinct as part of WA Recovery Plan
4/08/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Major upgrades at Hands Oval as part of WA Recovery Plan
2/08/2020	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Kick-off for Kingsway community football facility
2/08/2020	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Game on! Unprecedented $300 million investment in sport and community infrastructure
24/07/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	State Government continues to enhance world-class facilities for our athletes
23/07/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	Cost of Living continues to support seniors in Western Australia
22/07/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Start your engines: Racing to resume at Perth Motorplex
21/07/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Major sport and entertainment events bring economic boost for WA
17/07/2020	Murray; MacTiernan	Sport and Recreation; Regional Development	Esperance’s $7.8 million indoor stadium up and running
13/07/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Carnarvon basketball initiative to assist community players achieve their goals
13/07/2020	Murray; Saffioti	Sport and Recreation; Transport	Western Australia leads nation as crowds return to major events
3/07/2020	Ellery; Murray	Education and Training	A fairer play for elite athletes with new training arrangements
28/06/2020	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Work due to start this year on Collie’s $2m indoor swimming pool
28/06/2020	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Concept designs unveiled for $3.8 million Eaton Community Hub
26/06/2020	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	FIFA Women’s World Cup coming to Perth in 2023
25/06/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	COTA At Home Guide launched to help combat elder abuse
24/06/2020	Murray; Dawson	Sport and Recreation; Environment	Australian-first hiking strategy to sustain boom in bushwalking and trail running
18/06/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	Funding boost to help combat elder abuse in the community
18/06/2020	Cook; Murray	Health; Sport and Recreation	Healthway partnership to support healthy active communities in the Kimberley
17/06/2020	Cook; Murray	Health; Sport and Recreation	Small grants making a positive impact in sport clubs across the State
15/06/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	Call to all Western Australians to help stop elder abuse
14/06/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	WA Government to bring forward $4.65 million funding for sports to maintain and upgrade assets as part of COVID-19 recovery
14/06/2020	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Kick off time for world-class football facility in Queens Park
8/06/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Mount Lawley Bowling Club one of the projects approved in $1.75 million funding for sport and recreation as part of COVID-19 recovery
27/05/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	State Government continue to support those in need with more meal deliveries
21/05/2020	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government fast tracks community sport grants to assist with COVID-19 recovery
18/05/2020	Murray	Volunteering	Western Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week
13/05/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Sport equipment scheme to help at-risk kids in the Kimberley and Pilbara
9/05/2020	Logan; Murray	Corrective Services; Sport and Recreation	Indigenous AFL stars lend a hand at Banksia Hill
8/05/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Western Australia's Olympic hopefuls back to work
3/04/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Charity begins at home with much needed support going to worthwhile causes
19/03/2020	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	Restrictions placed on visits to aged care facilities