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Friday 10 February 2012
A new synthetic turf area at the Woodman Point Recreation Camp in Munster is not only green in colour but also in an environmental sense.
Friday 10 February 2012
It's business as usual again at the Department of Sport and Recreation Gascoyne office, with Regional Manager Salvatore Siciliano having returned to work after four months of long service leave following the arrival of a new addition to his family.
Thursday 09 February 2012
Applications are now open for the February 2012/13 round of funding of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) Small Grants program.
Friday 03 February 2012
The future sporting champions of the Mid-West won’t have to travel so far from home for top level coaching and support following the announcement of funding to help develop a sport academy in the region.
Thursday 02 February 2012
Share your experience and expertise by joining the Local Government Active Living Network now!
Thursday 02 February 2012
Activating people and places through increasing physical activity opportunities to improve the overall health, wellbeing and quality of life of individuals, families and communities in Western Australia.
Thursday 02 February 2012
The Seniors Recreation Council of WA (SRC) and the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) have partnered with Amana Living – one of WA’s largest not-for-profit aged care providers – to deliver the ‘Tech Savvy Seniors – Exergaming’ pilot program.
Tuesday 31 January 2012
The multi-million dollar redevelopment of Barbagallo Raceway is on schedule to be finished in time for the Perth round of the V8 Supercars Series in May.
Monday 30 January 2012
The Exmouth Game Fishing Club (EGFC) is putting local anglers on the international stage in the name of research and competition.
Monday 30 January 2012
Indigenous youths from across the state will put their football talent on show next month at the 2012 Nicky Winmar Carnival.
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Perth is in a heat wave with a series of consecutive 40 degree days expected, and residents training, competing in sports events or generally being active are urged to take precautions to avoid heat stress.
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Equestrian Western Australia has credited the Developing Champions Program (formerly the Gifted Athlete Program) as a contributor to a history-making year for the sport last year.
Tuesday 24 January 2012
The State’s best BMX riders will bring all the thrills and spills of this demanding sport to Bunbury next weekend for the Champbikx Probikx National Series rounds three and four.
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