Media Statements

For Portfolio: Sport and Recreation

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
25/03/2023	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	The Aussies brings nation’s best surf lifesavers to Perth beaches
24/03/2023	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth hosts nation’s top rowers for championship event
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	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Funding supports Donnybrook recreation precinct redevelopment
16/03/2023	Buti	Sport and Recreation	Round three open for schools to apply for energy saving technology
14/03/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Mandurah courts 2023 Para Badminton International
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
27/02/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Funding supports regional sport and recreation activities
13/02/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Breaking down barriers to sport and recreation
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
5/02/2023	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Slam dunk for Geraldton basketball thanks to $3.5 million boost
30/01/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	We’re planning for a future of sustainable, world-class trails in WA
24/01/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Outdoor active recreation grants provide $395,798 funding boost
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
20/01/2023	Dawson	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium scores stunning award hat trick
18/01/2023	Dawson	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium celebrates five year milestone
10/01/2023	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Hands Oval redevelopment gets go ahead with additional funding
20/12/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Trophy unveiled as Perth set to serve up international tennis
16/12/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Stadium Karts to hit the track at Optus Stadium in January
12/12/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Denmark makes WA home base for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
5/12/2022	Templeman; MacTiernan	Sport and Recreation; Regional Development	Boost of almost $740,000 for regional performing arts venues
2/12/2022	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Sport and Recreation	WA bid success! Perth to remain Australia’s Home of Hockey
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
25/11/2022	McGurk; Templeman	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Sport and Recreation	Sports stars call full-time on violence against women
24/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Community sport lights up thanks to facility upgrade funding
23/11/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	The Aussies open for competitors in spectacular event for WA
15/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	RAC Arena celebrates 10 years of creating memorable experiences
10/11/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	National Rugby League Double-Header for Perth next year
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
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
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
11/10/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Regional Olympics tour to inspire WA’s future sports stars
11/10/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	UFC returns to Perth in major boost for local businesses
10/10/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	India joins world’s best teams in Perth for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
29/09/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	October the Perth-ect time to get outdoors!
20/09/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	More active opportunities for at-risk remote Kimberley youth
13/09/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	$410,000 Dorrien Gardens facelift for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
8/09/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Western Australian Institute of Sport Board members announced
8/09/2022	McGowan; Templeman; McGurk	Premier; Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests	Boost for AFLW and community footy
24/08/2022	Whitby; Templeman	Environment; Sport and Recreation	Adventures abound with new Collie mountain bike trails
22/08/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Western Australia’s $10.3 billion benefit from community sport
1/08/2022	Templeman; MacTiernan	Sport and Recreation; Regional Development	Funding boost helps Broome athletes reach their full potential
1/08/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Funding delivers out-of-school programs for at-risk Kimberley youth
31/07/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	AFL partnership shines light on Kimberley footy talent
22/07/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	International cricket just the ticket this summer
20/07/2022	McGowan; Cook; McGurk	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	WA kicks off week of elite international football with ICON festival
19/07/2022	McGurk	Sport and Recreation	Four charities to benefit from VenuesWest community partnerships
14/07/2022	McGurk	Sport and Recreation; Culture and the Arts	San Cisco provides local talent at international sports festival
7/07/2022	Johnston	Sport and Recreation	Funding helps local communities play and participate
6/07/2022	Johnston	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium continues winning streak with international award
26/06/2022	McGurk; Templeman	Child Protection; Sport and Recreation	Ready Check GO Working with Children Check campaign helping to keep kids safe
22/06/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Apology to gymnasts as child safeguarding unit established
22/06/2022	Templeman; Punch	Sport and Recreation; Small Business	State of Origin menu showcases local WA produce
20/06/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	VenuesWest welcomes new Chair and new board member
19/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Work underway on new Sandover Medal Walk at Subiaco Oval
14/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Stand down: WACA makes way for all-abilities playground
12/06/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	State funding lights up local bowlo
10/06/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	22 reasons for Western Australians to get active outdoors
9/06/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Thousands of visitors coming to WA for 2023 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships and star-studded international tests
2/06/2022	McGowan; Cook; Templeman	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth to host 2022 Suncorp Super Netball League Grand Final
1/06/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Giro d’Italia cyclist Jai Hindley to receive WA welcome
18/05/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	$1.65 million to keep WA’s sport and recreation clubs COVID-safe
17/05/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Albany Sharks club president wins prestigious volunteer award
13/05/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	VenuesWest seeking staff to work at world-class sport and entertainment events
13/05/2022	Cook; Templeman	State Development, Jobs and Trade; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Rugby World Cup coming to Australia in 2027 and 2029
5/05/2022	Templeman; Whitby	Sport and Recreation; Environment	New website puts WA’s world-class trails on the map
4/05/2022	Templeman; Punch	Sport and Recreation; Disability Services	Optus Stadium’s accessible rooftop experiences a first in Australia
30/04/2022	Templeman; Dawson	Sport and Recreation; Emergency Services	Northampton celebrates road to recovery with Festival of Footy
28/04/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Tickets on sale for historic Wallabies v England Perth test match
28/04/2022	McGowan; Cook; Templeman	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Premier League superstars kicking goals for Perth in International Festival of Football blockbuster event
22/04/2022	Punch; Cook	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	Australian Masters Games kicks off
14/04/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government commits additional $5 million to support East Fremantle Oval redevelopment
5/04/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Wallabies set to take on England in spectacular Perth Test Match
2/04/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Western Derby to honour WA cricketer Rod Marsh
20/03/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium to broadcast Shane Warne’s memorial service
17/03/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Transport; Planning; Ports; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Iconic WACA Ground light towers to be upgraded and beaming colour
14/03/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	New funding program to build capacity of State Sporting Associations
9/03/2022	Templeman; Carey; Buti	Culture and the Arts; Sport and Recreation; Housing; Racing and Gaming; Aboriginal Affairs; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Lanie Chopping appointed Director General of the Department Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
9/03/2022	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Sport and Recreation	State Memorial Service offered for Rod Marsh
8/03/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	State Government shines light on outdoor recreation
4/03/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	WA regions score with grants to grow sport
1/03/2022	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Main works contract awarded for State football centre project
25/02/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	WA’s top sports stars shine under Optus Stadium lights
25/02/2022	Templeman; Kelly	Sport and Recreation; Youth	Work begins on $5.9 million youth hub for Ellenbrook kids