Sport

Since 2017, experienced sport administrator and high-performance basketball coach Darren Winterbine has worked hard in helping Mid West athletes become the best they can be.

A series of sporting events backed by the state government over the past year have added value to Western Australia’s economy.

The state government says it will continue to support the National Rugby League regarding new plans for a proposed Perth-based franchise from 2027.

Traditional cricket rivals Australia and England will open the 2025-26 Ashes Test series at Optus Stadium on Friday November 21 next year.

With the 2024-25 A-League season fast approaching, Perth Glory is doing all it can to succeed both on and off the pitch.

A new strategic plan from Netball WA comes at an important time for the sport.

The West Coast Eagles are the most valuable Australian Football League brand outside of Victoria, according to a report released by valuation consultancy firm Brand Finance.

Western Bears bid chair Peter Cumins says he remains committed to rugby league in WA, irrespective of which direction plans for a new Perth-based franchise may head.

Premier Roger Cook says the WA government will continue to work with the National Rugby League's expansion plans, amid speculation the Western Bears bid has been rejected.

It might be the off-season, but for Perth Football League chief executive officer Andrew Dawe and his team, the real work begins now.

Progression of the $168.9 million WACA ground improvement project is ramping up, ahead of its tipped practical completion in September next year.

Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V’landys has voiced concern regarding multiple expansion bids, including the Western Bears, intent on joining the National Rugby League from 2027.

An opportunity to further enhance community and gameday experiences is eagerly being awaited by the Western Force.

With the Western Bears on the cusp of potentially joining an expanded National Rugby League competition from 2027, Western Australia's state governing body has received some timely news.

The West Coast Eagles have appointed Andrew McQualter as the club’s new senior coach on a three-year deal.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs' longstanding commitment to rugby league in Western Australia has continued, with the foundation club heading west again next season.

Brendyn Appleby knows what is required to succeed across all levels of the Australian sporting pyramid.

Tertiary students interested in forging a career in the sport and recreation industry will have a new opportunity to garner firsthand experience at the coalface.

Home to amateur football in WA for 100-plus years, the Perth Football League is a focused, community-oriented sporting business.

Basketball enthusiasts flocked to Forrest Chase on Thursday afternoon, as the highly anticipated HoopsFest officially got under way.

Elizabeth Gaines will usher in a new era for Western Australian football from the beginning of 2025, as the first female chair of the West Coast Eagles board.

A few months ago, respected cricket administrator John Stephenson was at home in the UK sitting on the couch, when a Seek job advertisement popped up in front of him.

WA Institute of Sport chief executive officer Matt Fulton said a decision to discontinue the institute’s netball services program from December 31 was not made lightly.

Despite just three home AFL matches during the first half of its 2024 financial period, the West Coast Eagles added to their impressive till off field.

National sporting organisations could potentially have funding cut off, should they not adhere to new gender equity targets at board level.

Two themes became clear not long after Business News sat down to interview Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena.

Netball WA Group chief executive officer Simone Hansen is hopeful the release of a strategic facilities plan for the sport will enhance its growth over the next decade.

A determined push to increase community sport facilities and overall wellbeing within the City of Armadale has garnered further support from two key state sporting associations.

SportWest has appointed Sharon Wood-Kenney as its cultural navigation lead.

Western Australia's push towards potentially hosting the Australian Football League's ‘Gather Round' in future will result in a massive coup for one of the state's most iconic venues.

Business stakeholders and WA Rugby League diehards were given greater insight into how the Western Bears could operate within an expanded national competition.

New Tabcorp boss Gillon McLachlan admits the business ‘is not where it ultimately needs to be’ following news it posted a statutory net loss after tax of $1.35 billion for the 2024 financial year.