Media Statements

For Portfolio: Sport and Recreation

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
20/08/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Record one million fans watch AFL football in WA at Optus Stadium
19/08/2018	Murray; Wyatt	Sport and Recreation; Treasurer	Trusted WA local RAC secures Arena naming rights
14/08/2018	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	McGowan Government levels the playing field for women’s sport
13/08/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Help for young regional athletes to train and compete
10/08/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government backs local brewer for nib Stadium contract
9/08/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Sport and recreation’s best and most innovative recognised
6/08/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Workshop drives draft motorsport strategy forward
30/07/2018	Papalia; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Date announced for 2019 Bledisloe Cup clash at Optus Stadium
20/07/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Kununurra water playground plans progressing
20/07/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation; Volunteering; Seniors and Ageing	Strong Mind, Strong Game builds mental resilience in Derby
17/07/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation; Volunteering; Seniors and Ageing	McGowan Government delivers $3.3 million of quality sporting projects for Broome
15/07/2018	Murray; Johnston	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	P!nk concerts boost local economy as 6,000 tourists hit Perth
14/07/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Mundaring sport enters a new arena
4/07/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Outstanding athletes selected as VenuesWest Brand Ambassadors
27/06/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Baton passes to new VenuesWest chairperson, board member
25/06/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government secures Perth Motorplex for 12 months as buyer sought
21/06/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Regional WA wins big with McGowan Government sport upgrades
10/06/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium celebrates one millionth visitor as AFL crowds hit national highs
7/06/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation; Volunteering	Lifesaving equipment for Scarboro surf club thanks to Lotterywest
29/05/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Plotting the future of trail town tourism to create jobs in the regions
22/05/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Local hockey brought to international standard in Southern River
17/05/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Grants support inclusive sporting programs across WA
8/05/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Sport and Recreation Industry Awards nominations open
3/05/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Hay Park funding to support future of community sport in Bunbury
3/05/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Work progressing on Eaton Community Hub
2/05/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium serving up South-West produce and supporting local jobs
30/04/2018	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	WA's Commonwealth Games athletes welcomed home
29/04/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Inaugural Optus Stadium Western Derby smashes records
26/04/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Sport and recreation support and development program launched
24/04/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Growing suburbs to benefit from Willetton Basketball Association upgrades
16/04/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government celebrates WA’s PyeongChang 2018 champions
10/04/2018	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Margaret River Pro showcases jewel in WA’s crown
4/04/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Bickley Camp Open Day to provide outdoor adventures for families
24/03/2018	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	WA’s Commonwealth Games heroes farewelled on road to Gold Coast 2018
24/03/2018	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	Sam Kerr’s Matildas waltz into Perth for historic first WA match
14/03/2018	Murray; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Australian-first multicultural uniform guide opens sport to all
9/03/2018	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Premier Mark McGowan test drives Collie’s newest tourism drawcard
2/03/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Water polo championships a game of throws
2/03/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Future stars at Aboriginal sports carnivals
27/02/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Construction begins at Albany’s Centennial Park
26/02/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Community sporting grants benefit clubs throughout WA
22/02/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Queen’s Baton touches down in Western Australia
19/02/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Sport and recreation support to reach Every Club in WA
14/02/2018	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	Sam Kerr’s Matildas to take on Thailand in first-ever WA match
11/02/2018	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	WA secures Australian record crowd for women’s sport
9/02/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Country athletes helped to travel and train
9/02/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Grants to target local communities to be active
8/02/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Leeming Bowls and Recreation Club set to benefit from community upgrades
8/02/2018	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Chelsea FC and Perth Glory to clash at Optus Stadium on July 23
8/02/2018	McGurk; Murray	Women's Interests; Sport and Recreation	AFL Women’s ticketholders - make sure you are a part of history
30/01/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Synthetic wickets turfed out at White Knights Baldivis Cricket Club
30/01/2018	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	World T20 coming to Perth in 2020
27/01/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium sets new benchmark for disability access
24/01/2018	Murray; Tinley	Sport and Recreation; Youth	Youth Engagement Scheme to promote community connections
23/01/2018	Saffioti; Murray	Transport; Sport and Recreation	Full capacity crowd approved for Scorchers home final
21/01/2018	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium officially opens with Community Open Day
15/01/2018	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	Optus Stadium on track for record-breaking AFL Women's crowd
11/01/2018	Tinley	Sport and Recreation	ICC praises Perth's new home of international cricket
20/12/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	WA sailing legend Jon Sanders completes 10th circumnavigation
18/12/2017	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	WA secures two national swimming championship events in 2020
2/12/2017	McGowan; Saffioti; Murray	Premier; Transport; Sport and Recreation	Perth Stadium Station now complete
1/12/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Small sporting grants make a big difference
1/12/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Country areas enriched by sporting events support
28/11/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Wheelchair basketball program a first for WAIS
20/11/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Australia v England One Day International to be played at Optus Stadium
17/11/2017	Murray; MacTiernan	Sport and Recreation; Regional Development	Funding to put Collie Motorplex on road to national accreditation
13/11/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Junior drag racing suspended until outcome of police investigation
11/11/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Fierce international hockey rivals clash in Narrogin
11/11/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Perth Arena celebrates five years of premier sport and entertainment
8/11/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus secures naming rights to Perth Stadium
6/11/2017	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Tickets to Perth Stadium official opening available this Thursday
4/11/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	HBF Arena opens new $24 million home for West Perth Football Club and Wanneroo Basketball Association
31/10/2017	Templeman; Murray	Culture and the Arts; Sport and Recreation	Arts and sports industries are the fastest growing jobs sector in WA
24/10/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Games champions in the South-West to inspire and empower
22/10/2017	McGowan; Murray	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government secures AFL matches at Perth Stadium
22/10/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Perth Stadium pie contract awarded to WA company
19/10/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Nature Play WA launches new app
18/10/2017	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	WA baton bearers become part of Commonwealth Games history
10/10/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Perth Stadium's world-class lighting display turns it on
7/10/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Table tennis veterans serving up fast and furious competition
6/10/2017	Murray; MacTiernan	Sport and Recreation; Regional Development	Centre to make the Great Southern WA's adventure capital
2/10/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Western Australians encouraged to get outdoors this October
26/09/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Local projects create local jobs in Balcatta and Osborne Park
25/09/2017	McGowan; Murray	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Sport and Recreation	Local company Gage Roads secures Perth Stadium beer contract
22/09/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Mountain bikes roll into Albany for Southern MTB 2017
20/09/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Mundijong clubs get funding to build stronger communities
19/09/2017	Murray; McGurk; Saffioti; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests; Transport; Tourism	Fremantle Dockers AFLW game confirmed for Perth Stadium
16/09/2017	Cook; Murray	Health; Sport and Recreation	Healthway and Little Athletics promote healthy era for WA kids
14/09/2017	Murray; Tinley	Sport and Recreation; Youth	At-risk youth to be helped to connect with their communities
12/09/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Western Australians urged to keep watch by the water this summer
10/09/2017	McGowan; Murray; Papalia	Premier; Sport and Recreation; Tourism	Perth Stadium to officially open with free Community Open Day
7/09/2017	Murray; Wyatt	Sport and Recreation; Treasurer	Sporting projects building communities and creating jobs
6/09/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government kicks off Commonwealth Games appeal
2/09/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	New multi-sport facility to boost grassroots sport in Kalbarri
29/08/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Gosnells Cricket Club receives $150,000 for new indoor nets
29/08/2017	Saffioti; Murray	Transport; Sport and Recreation	State Government to allow full capacity for Ed Sheeran concerts
28/08/2017	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth to host NRL opening weekend double-header
27/08/2017	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	McGowan Government backs Eagles for AFL Women’s expansion
25/08/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Revitalised Perth SpeedDome ready to welcome top cycling meets
21/08/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government funds Piara Waters oval upgrades