News Articles for Western Australian Cricket Association

The WACA has sought a 10-year rates exemption worth an estimated $2.5 million from the City of Perth, as the redevelopment of the historic cricket ground nears completion.

Two familiar faces have joined the WA Cricket Foundation's board, much to the delight of chair, John Gardner.

A number of familiar faces have returned to the WACA board, which was announced during last month's 2025 annual general meeting.

As WA Cricket prepares for a bumper 2025-26 season on-field, it is aided by a positive financial performance during 2024-25.

ANALYSIS: Although Wednesday marks 100 days until the start of the 2025-26 West Test between Australia and England at Optus Stadium, action is already heating up off the pitch.

The new aquatic and health facility is set to overlook the $183 million redevelopment of the WACA Ground.

ANALYSIS: The Perth Scorchers' sustained on-field success and crowd-pulling power has been recognised in the 2025-2026 BBL fixture, released today.

As the 2025-26 Ashes Test series gets underway between Australia and England at Optus Stadium in November, spectators will also be able to kick on after stumps.

The overall cost of the WACA ground improvement project has risen from $170 million to $182.5 million.

Audience members at a sport business forum have been given insight into the benefits of investment into the industry.

Perth's all-round sporting enthusiasts have been given yet another serving of sporting excellence to their growing feast this year.

Either out in the middle or in a boardroom, outgoing Western Australian Cricket Association chair Avril Fahey has known only one way.

The Western Australian Cricket Association has confirmed Gail McGowan will begin her tenure as chair from April 6.

New WA Cricket chief executive John Stephenson says he is heartened by the present state of cricket in Western Australia.

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

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.

Former Essex County Cricket Club boss John Stephenson has been appointed as WA Cricket’s new chief executive.

The WACA ground heads a list of projects under way, but the precinct needs further progress for its vision to be fulfilled.

WA Cricket's new permanent chief executive officer is likely to be announced within the next month or so, according to Western Australian Cricket Association chair, Avril Fahey.

WA Cricket has received a $5.2 million Lotterywest grant from the state government, as part of the WACA ground improvement project.

Western Australian Cricket Association boss and decorated sportswoman Christina Matthews has resigned after more than a decade in the role.

WA Cricket has awarded a building contract to ADCO Constructions over works on the WACA Ground Improvement project, which is expected to exceed $160 million.

The Western Australian Cricket Association's board has voted in favour to push ahead with the $155 million redevelopment of the sporting code's ground.

Much has changed on the state's playing fields and courts over the past 30 years, but success comes in many forms and WA teams still deliver.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Timothy Bray, Lenka Psar-McCabe, Lana Glogowski, Adele Farina, Murray Criddle, Simon Borck, Salina Michels, Caroline Cherry, Chris Bingemann, Marcus Tan, Stephen Moorcroft, Anna Dartnell and Clay McDonald.

This year's FIFA Women's World Cup and imminent completion of the State Football Centre open opportunities for the sport.

Former Netball WA and Swimming WA chief celebrates double homecoming to rugby and Perth.

Construction to redevelop the Western Australian Cricket Association Ground has been slated to start in the coming months after an additional $32.2 million funding has been secured.

Money raised via the Perth Parking Levy has been conditionally approved for the WACA aquatic facility, a project the auditor general has found to be outside the fund's current purpose.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Kirstin Stewart, Rebecca Tomkinson, Chales Altshuler, Clive Brown, Jason Giltay, Adam Stubbings, Lewis Otton, Jim Beyer, Avril Fahey and Tom Percy.

A small Perth company is taking on a big US business as it vies to become a major supplier of hydration products for the sports and industry markets.

A disagreement between two levels of government continues after John Carey overrides the council and exempted the Western Australian Cricket Association from paying rates.

Well-provided for at the extremities, Perth sports bodies would appreciate a mid-sized stadium.

Terry ‘Tuck' Waldron has stepped down as chair of the Western Australian Cricket Association after three years in the role due to a severe decline in his mental health.

The $115 million project to revitalise the East Perth cricket grounds is underway with an all-abilities playground added to the design plan.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Colleen Hayward, David Hunter, Charlotte Mills, Nic Sauzier and Michael Crevola.

The sale of the TAB was never going to be straightforward, but the government's hoping it can pick a winner.

WA's peak sporting bodies say they'll need to work to ensure fans keep coming back through the gates.

Increasing social stigmas could mean the end of beer and betting advertisements in sport.

Basil Zempilas has reaffirmed his support for the Perth City Deal after the state government lashed the city's councillors for voting against developing a public swimming pool at the WACA Ground.