Sport and recreation news and events

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Work to start on Beatty Park refurbishment

Tuesday 23 August 2011

One of Western Australia’s historic sporting facilities will receive a makeover following the handover of $5million funding from the State Government towards the long term lease of nib Stadium.

ActiveSmart is off to a great start

Monday 22 August 2011

The take-up of the ActiveSmart program by Geraldton residents is exceeding expectations, earning the city a big thumbs-up from Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron.

Carnival promotes participation

Monday 22 August 2011

It was the Western Desert community of Warralong’s turn to play host to five football and four softball teams for a four-day carnival in July.

Unique new basketball event for Cable Beach

Friday 19 August 2011

Broome’s world famous Cable Beach will next month host a unique new outdoor international basketball event involving teams from four countries.

Extra tickets to go on sale for CHOGM netball championship

Tuesday 16 August 2011

Extra tickets go on sale this week to two international netball matches to be held before the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October.

Burns Challenge Ball 2011

Tuesday 16 August 2011

If you haven't already booked your tickets to attend this year's night of nights be sure to. The event raises funds for the McComb Foundation and vital research into improving outcomes in burn injuries.

Walk Over October

Thursday 11 August 2011

Registrations are now open for Walk Over October. Throughout the month there will be walking initiatives all OVER the state and OVER the month of October.

International beach-side basketball under the stars

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Broome’s world famous Cable Beach will host a unique, outdoor international basketball event next month involving some of the game’s most talented players from China, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.

Spotlight on Albany sports lighting

Monday 08 August 2011

A seminar presented by international and national award-winning lighting designer Martin Klaasen in Albany this month will shed some light on what is required to achieve good and sustainable lighting for sports.