While the WA government spends millions of dollars attracting events to this state, Victoria's lock on the AFL grand final will deliver an especially large economic boost this year.
Fremantle Dockers fans are going to great lengths to cross the Nullarbor for the AFL Grand Final as the state government makes local transport to the port city free.
Business News journalist Justin Fris has been recognised for his coverage of rugby league in WA, winning the Rod Tiley Media Award at RAC Arena last night.
Rugby league across WA generated record growth in club registrations and overall female participation in 2026, as the arrival of the Perth Bears continues to generate positive momentum.
It remains unclear whether the Perth Scorchers will be involved in Cricket Australia's opt-in Big Bash League privatisation model, announced on Tuesday.
Perth Football League president Geoff Glass says despite a bumper year of proud-filled moments on and off field, the league will not be resting on its laurels.
States outside of Victoria could bid for future National Football League regular season games, amid the league's push to further grow gridiron in the Asia-Pacific region.
The state government has announced it has locked in a three-year deal with WWE without divulging the price tag, as questions over event spending transparency continue to swirl.
WA will host AFL State of Origin matches at Optus Stadium in 2027 and 2029 against South Australia and Victoria respectively, although the cost of securing both matches is unclear.
SportWest chief executive Troy Kirkham says there is an importance for WA's sport and recreation sector to ensure high-quality staff are retained and able to fulfil their potential.
Concussions may have driven former West Coast Eagles defender Jeremy McGovern to an early retirement, but they didn't stop him from diving headfirst into his charity.
An application by the West Coast Eagles football club to trademark the term ‘Western Derby' has been transferred into the hands of the Australian Football League.
The West Coast Eagles continue to be one of Australia's wealthiest national sporting organisations, with the club's total assets now sitting at $160.1 million.
Aboriginal youth organisation Binar Futures' new sport, accommodation, medical, education and community hub in Midland has received a $6 million boost from the state government, bringing the total investment to $18 million.
The Perth Scorchers Big Bash League franchise will open its upcoming Australian season in Chennai, amid heightened speculation over the privatisation of teams in the league.
The third game of the Italian Football Festival, which the state government reportedly spent $11 million to bring to WA, will be moved from Optus Stadium to HBF Park after lacklustre ticket sales.
