Daily aerial patrols of both south-west and metropolitan beaches have been extended beyond April for the first time. Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) has been provided around $350,000 in additional funding to continue daily aerial patrols in the south-west and metropolitan areas until May 27, 2018. Patrols began on September 2,
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Major upgrades to the Willetton Basketball Association will double the number of courts at the facility and increase playing capacity by 60 per cent. The Willetton Basketball Association's indoor courts will double from four to eight, capacity will increase to 5,500 - and new change rooms, storage rooms, toilets, administration and
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30 sporting clubs across the Pilbara will receive more than $50,000 to help purchase new equipment and uniforms. From traditional sports such as cricket, soccer and swimming, to modern pursuits of roller derby and pony club, the grants reach all corners of the Pilbara, supporting clubs of all shapes and sizes. The 30
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The State Government has signed a two-year deal to fund the SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon in 2018 and 2019, which attracts some of the world's toughest athletes to Western Australia. The main attraction of the festival is the popular IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton triathlon, which is the biggest IRONMAN 70.3 event
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Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to watch the 2018 Margaret River Pro at the world-class facilities at Surfers Point, and millions of viewers via global broadcasts, showcasing the stunning region to the world. The Margaret River Pro forms part of the World Surf League (WSL) World Championship Tour (WCT),
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The Mesa campground in the popular Cape Range National Park is now open for campers following a $400,000 upgrade. Located in the northern end of the park within the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area, the campground overlooks a small north-facing bay and has been a popular spot for campers for decades. The
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More than 5,000 competitors will flock to Western Australia next month as Scarborough Beach hosts the 2018 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, known as 'The Aussies'. The Aussies is an annual event which sees members from Australia's 311 surf clubs come together to compete in more than 400 beach and ocean
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Australia captain Steve Smith has been handed a one-match suspension and fined 100% of his match fee following his admission that he was party to a decision to attempt to change the condition of the ball in order to gain an unfair advantage during the third day’s play in the
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The Western Australia's Commonwealth Games team has been farewelled as it heads to the Gold Coast for the 2018 Games. Premier Mark McGowan joined athletes, officials, coaches and supporters at the Gold Coast Glory Athlete Farewell at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday. The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will take
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More than 180 cyclists set the wheels in motion this morning as they set off on the start of 700 kilometre journeys from Geraldton and Albany to Perth. The four and a half day journey will take participants along the Great Southern and South-West coast from Albany through Walpole and Pemberton
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