Media Statements

For Portfolio: Sport and Recreation

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
16/08/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Sports tourism helping to drive Mid-West economy
14/08/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Murray	Premier; Aboriginal Affairs; Sport and Recreation	Statement on the passing of Graham “Polly” Farmer
13/08/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Boomers and Canada set to clash as WA’s biggest-ever winter of sport rolls on
9/08/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Good as Gold: Netball naming rights deal marks another milestone for women’s sport
7/08/2019	Murray; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	Optus Stadium amphitheatre to kick off with Bledisloe Cup live-stream
6/08/2019	Murray; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	McGowan Government secures another NRL team to call Perth home
2/08/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	VenuesWest backing local superstars on the road to victory
2/08/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	$2m Goldfields motorsport improvement shifts into gear
31/07/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Pride Sports Festival celebrates competition and participation
26/07/2019	Papalia; Murray	Minister for Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Sporting superstars to compete for Constellation Cup
24/07/2019	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Tokyo 2020 countdown on with WA athletes set for direct support
23/07/2019	Murray; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	McGowan Government secures more NRL for Perth on the back of State of Origin success
22/07/2019	Saffioti; Murray; Papalia	Transport; Sport and Recreation; Tourism	Matagarup Bridge and Stadium precinct adventures a step closer
10/07/2019	McGowan; Logan	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Manchester United paints Perth red ahead of Australian matches
10/07/2019	Logan	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government breaks ground on Toodyay Sports Precinct
9/07/2019	Logan	Sport and Recreation	Funding boost to support community sport in the regions
6/07/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Murray	Premier; Aboriginal Affairs; Sport and Recreation	Nicky Winmar statue unveiled at Optus Stadium
1/07/2019	Murray; Wyatt	Sport and Recreation; Aboriginal Affairs	Perth Motorplex upgrade awarded to local Aboriginal business
24/06/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	WA charities to reap valuable benefits through VenuesWest partnership
23/06/2019	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government unveils revitalised Fremantle netball hub
21/06/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Thousands head west for history-making State of Origin clash
21/06/2019	MacTiernan; Murray	Regional Development; Sport and Recreation	New sports and community hub launched in Paraburdoo
19/06/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government supporting WA’s elite national hockey program
18/06/2019	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	CSRFF focus on women’s facilities as demand surges
11/06/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government allocates funding to ensure Kambalda pool re-opens
9/06/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Murray	Premier; Aboriginal Affairs; Sport and Recreation	Nicky Winmar’s stand against racism to be immortalised at Optus Stadium
6/06/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium honoured in postage stamp series
6/06/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	State of Origin II set to attract more than 12,000 out-of-state tourists
29/05/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	VenuesWest launches new Reconciliation Action Plan
27/05/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Young people in Kalgoorlie among those to benefit from latest round of sport and recreation funding
27/05/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	WA Government gives green light to motorsport in Kalgoorlie
20/05/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation; Volunteering	Volleyball volunteer scoops up Great Southern award
20/05/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	State Government signs up to provide $1.4 million for Albany’s motorsport park
18/05/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	WA Motorsport Strategy revs into home straight
16/05/2019	Saffioti; Murray	Transport; Sport and Recreation	Transport just the ticket for Perth Glory grand final
13/05/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Pilbara pioneers mark 50 years of football in the North-West
7/05/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth to host its first day-night Test match
6/05/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Construction underway on new Esperance Indoor Sports Stadium
1/05/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Top school sports stars to compete in WA
23/04/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Perth to host 2019 Moth Sailing world championships
15/04/2019	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	Women’s sport the big winner as facilities fund enjoys remarkable first year
9/04/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	100 days until Leeds United take on rivals Manchester United in Perth
1/04/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Manchester United open training session to raise money for charity
29/03/2019	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	$1.79 million set to revitalise Toodyay community recreation spaces
20/03/2019	Murray; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	McGowan Government welcomes plans for new home of surfing at Trigg Beach
18/03/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	KidSport delivers $27 million worth of opportunities for WA kids
12/03/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth to host Australian Masters Games
10/03/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Motorcycle racing returns to Barbagallo Raceway
8/03/2019	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	McGowan Government championing equality in sports leadership
8/03/2019	Wyatt; Murray	Lands; Sport and Recreation	State Government seeking operator for Perth Motorplex
1/03/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Wanneroo and Girrawheen set for a raft of sporting infrastructure
1/03/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government levels the playing field for women’s sport in Nollamara
28/02/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	$1.5m works on Baldivis Sporting Complex set to begin
21/02/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	One-year cricket countdown now on to Women’s T20 World Cup
15/02/2019	Cook; Murray	Health; Mental Health; Sport and Recreation	Country football clubs funding boost to improve mental health
30/01/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government funds upgrades to netball courts at Lou Weston Oval and Lois Hannay pavilion
29/01/2019	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	T20 World Cup fixtures a real hit for cricket fans
29/01/2019	McGowan; Murray; Papalia; Saffioti	Premier; Sport and Recreation; Tourism; Transport	First year of Optus Stadium an overwhelming success
22/01/2019	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Grants provide pathways to participation in sport
21/01/2019	Dawson; Murray	Environment; Sport and Recreation	New walk trail open in Wellington National Park
18/01/2019	Murray; Tinley	Sport and Recreation; Asian Engagement	WA set to strengthen sporting ties with Asia
31/12/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	WA Motorsport Strategy consultation period extended
20/12/2018	Murray; Saffioti; Ellery	Sport and Recreation; Planning; Education and Training	Tuart College set to become the home for WAFC
18/12/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation; Volunteering	Every club’s a winner with the Every Club Hub
15/12/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Strategy towards improving safety in WA's combat sports
13/12/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Major works to upgrade Willetton Basketball Stadium begin
10/12/2018	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	McGowan Government leading the way for gender diversity in sport
7/12/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Nippers funding makes a splash
26/11/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government backing regional athletes to achieve
23/11/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Small grants supporting big community sports clubs
21/11/2018	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	World’s biggest sporting team to paint Perth red
20/11/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Perth’s leading rectangular venue to be renamed HBF Park
16/11/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium named world’s best in international awards
15/11/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government supporting a water safe Western Australia
9/11/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Grants enrich country sport and local communities
5/11/2018	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	New synthetic hockey field brings competitive edge to southern suburbs
1/11/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	School’s out: Outdoor Classroom Day getting kids back to nature
23/10/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Bowling now accessible for all in Bunbury
22/10/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Sporting clubs to benefit from facility upgrades at HBF Arena
18/10/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	More drinking fountains for Optus Stadium as summer approaches
15/10/2018	Murray; McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	Leading the way on diversity in sport and recreation
4/10/2018	Murray; Cook	Sport and Recreation; Health	McGowan Government supporting active and engaged communities
1/10/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Outdoors October encourages Western Australians to get outside and be active
21/09/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Australia’s best hitting Collie for ATV Motocross Nationals
19/09/2018	Johnston; Murray	Commerce and Industrial Relations; Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government progressing with anti-ticket scalping laws
18/09/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	New era for Fremantle Netball Association as McGowan Government backs pavilion upgrades
16/09/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Football fans warned against buying scalped AFL finals tickets
11/09/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Champions 2 Country brings sporting stars to the East Kimberley
7/09/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	South West Academy of Sport celebrates a decade of developing champions
23/08/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium kick-to-kick for fans at historic WAFL Grand Final
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