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Perth Football League chief executive Andrew Dawe says he is hopeful this weekend’s “The Real Stakes” round of matches can showcase the positive benefits of grassroots level sport.

ANALYSIS: The long and winding road for a Perth-based rugby league franchise returning to the top flight might have finally led to the NRL's door.

Like a sweetly timed cover drive, Daniel Weston’s professional and personal life has always been about timing.

Sponsor outreach and exposure remain a key focus for many of WA’s sporting codes, while grassroots development nurtures the next generation of stars.

ANALYSIS: Lyrics from Ronan Keating's 'Life is a Rollercoaster' never seemed so fitting for rugby league enthusiasts living in Western Australia.

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

Nine Entertainment has extended its working partnership with Rugby Australia, following news the national governing body had signed a new five-year extension to its broadcast rights deal.

Revo Fitness and Ocean Heroes are uniting once again in a bid to raise $200,000 for autism-based programs.

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

Former showjumper Chloe Tornow has developed a vest-and-jacket combination to protect riders from falls.

Perth Football League president Geoff Glass is keen for the competition to maintain a unifying presence across communities in the metropolitan area.

West Coast Eagles chair Elizabeth Gaines says the AFL would likely look towards the eastern states, should it look to expand the competition beyond 2028.

Netball WA is hopeful a decision to shift the majority of its state league matches to the middle of the week will raise the competition’s profile.

The emotional rollercoaster for WA rugby league diehards continued on Tuesday, following comments from premier Roger Cook.

Despite a reduced net surplus of $675,924 during 2024, the West Coast Eagles remained one of the most successful off-field national sporting organisations in Australia.

Three state-based community Australian Rules Football competitions have united in a bid to reduce gambling-related harm across their respective networks.

Hockey WA has appointed experienced sports administrator and coach Graham Reid as its new chief executive, effective from May 1.

The push for the WA Italian Club and Perth Soccer Club to return as one has been nearly a decade in the making, according to Perth SC president Jason Marocchi.

WA Labor has pledged $30 million towards a new Italian precinct development project in West Perth, should it be re-elected on March 8.

Premier Roger Cook has again faced persistent questioning from the media regarding a proposed Perth-based National Rugby League side.

Revo Fitness’s “25 in 2025” campaign is under way, with seven new gyms set to open across Western Australia this year.

Spurred on by a revenue record, the Fremantle Football Club posted a total profit of $1.85 million in 2024, up from $1.64 million a year prior.

Premier Roger Cook has reiterated that WA Labor will not write an open cheque to secure a proposed Perth-based National Rugby League franchise.

Former Eagles player Brad Sheppard and the AFL have butted heads over a potential mediation aimed to settle allegations of medical negligence.

A commitment to reducing costs in challenging times has resulted in the East Fremantle Football Club easing financial strain prior to its new era at Moss Street.

Every match across the Perth Football League will be filmed throughout the next two seasons, following a key partnership agreement.

WA potentially failed in its bid to host a regular season National Football League game due to the distance of travel from the US, premier Roger Cook says.

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.

WA Labor’s surge of investment into the state's sport and recreation industry has continued, following news it has secured three-year hosting rights for two major events.

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena says the state will one day need a standalone hardcourt sport facility, as his team shapes up to be blocked from RAC Arena despite being its anchor tenant.

Perth has been announced as one of seven host cities for the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup, although costs in relation to attracting matches has not been publicly disclosed.