Sport

The auditor-general has called on the state government to ensure transparency and accountability across community-level sport and recreation funding decisions.

There’s plenty to look forward to this year as the sports landscape embraces youth, inclusivity and the environment.

Italian football powerhouses AC Milan and AS Roma will play a game at Optus Stadium at the end of May, in the latest event secured under the state government’s $59 million tourism splurge.

A $66 million redevelopment of Broome’s horse racing club will breathe new life into the Kimberley town’s premiere event tourism drawcard.

The Western Force’s new chief executive has an unwavering passion to grow rugby union in Western Australia.

Family-owned property development and construction business Pelligra Group, backed by Ross Pelligra, is the new owner of Perth Glory.

The Fremantle Dockers posted a $1.64m operating profit for the 2023 financial year, down from $2.43 million in 2022, following its annual royalty payment to the West Australian Football Commission.

The Western Force has appointed Niamh O'Connor as chief executive officer, effective immediately.

The West Coast Eagles posted a $1.97 million surplus in the 12 months to October last year, down from $3.46 million in 2022.

Perth will host the International Boxing Federation's lightweight world title bout between George Kambosos Jr and Vasiliy Lomachenko on Sunday May 12 at RAC Arena.

WA Cricket has received a $5.2 million Lotterywest grant from the state government, as part of the WACA ground improvement project.

Western Australia's tourism and local economy will likely benefit from the HSBC Rugby SVNS tournament to begin in Perth on Friday, according to Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti.

Perth has been confirmed as the new host of the nation’s most prestigious road cycling event, the AusCycling road national championships, starting in January 2025.

Gaming tycoon Laurence Escalante has doubled down on his involvement with Ferrari, launching a new team to race the sportscar in Australia.

A new chapter of football operations has officially begun at the West Coast Eagles, with two-time premiership player Don Pyke starting as the club's new chief executive officer on Monday.

Premier Roger Cook has publicly raised the prospect of bringing an NFL pre-season game to Perth.

Atlas Iron has revealed it will sponsor a high-performance coach at Artistic Swimming WA, on the same day Gina Rinehart was nominated as the first life member of the organisation.

Three directors have been appointed to the Western Australian Institute of Sport board while SportWest gains Liam Twigger as its new chair.

Fremantle Dockers legend and former midfielder David Mundy has quietly joined the ranks of Andrew Forrest’s charity Minderoo Foundation as head of engagement and gender equality.

Leederville Oval, which has been the home ground of several WAFL clubs, has been renamed as part of a three-year sponsorship deal.

Western Australian Cricket Association boss and decorated sportswoman Christina Matthews has resigned after more than a decade in the role.

A new multi-level driving range is among the $19 million worth of upgrades proposed to breathe new life into the Fremantle Public Golf Course.

The professional cycling event is looking to move to Perth after being held in Victoria for close to two decades.

A national analysis of the cycling and e-scooter industry shows that WA added $416 million in value, and $1.99 billion in output to Australia’s economy last year.

The organisers blamed rises in event and insurance costs, as well as a downturn in mass-participation events, for cancelling the long-running challenge.

WA Cricket has awarded a building contract to ADCO Constructions over works on the WACA Ground Improvement project, which is expected to exceed $160 million.

Exercise and mental wellbeing are seen as synergistic, for weekend warriors and professionals alike.

West Coast Eagles has found a new chief executive in former club player and Adelaide coach Don Pyke, who will take over from long-serving administrator Trevor Nisbett.

The Matildas' win on Thursday night has been followed by a $9.3 million investment into grassroots football by the state government.

Perth Glory Football Club has been bought by a consortium led by Victorian property developer Primeland Group, headed by Robert Brij, and new chairman-elect John Nekic.

Communication and involvement in all facets are at the centre of sustainable sporting organisations.

Peta Slocombe and Kaylene Gulich have been appointed to the board of the Western Australian Institute of Sport as the state government commences its review into the sporting body.