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Inclusive hiking initiative coming to the City of Kalamunda

Apr 7, 2025

New Hiking is for Every Body program aims to make hiking accessible for people of all abilities, helping more West Aussies experience the benefits of outdoor recreation.

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Construction to begin on Dalyellup community and youth centre

Nov 22, 2024

Work will soon begin on the Dalyellup multipurpose community and youth centre project in what will become a valuable local asset made possible by a $9 million investment by the WA Government.

Collie and Dwellingup recognised as world-class Trail Towns

Apr 22, 2024

Trails WA has awarded Collie and Dwellingup with Trail Town accreditation on the back of significant State Government investment in mountain bike trails throughout both locations.

10 DLGSC attendees and presenters of the 2024 trails forum pose for a group photo.

WA Trails Forum sets path forward for sustainable active outdoor recreation

Apr 19, 2024

Industry leaders gather to discuss future of trails in Western Australia.

Person with a backpack hiking on a walking trail in the Kimberley

$900,000 in community grants available to blaze trails across WA

Feb 12, 2024

Grants of up to $50,000 are now available for new community-led trail projects in Western Australia.

Waroona Railside Park and the signage showing the development plans

Waroona Railside Park brings community together

Jan 4, 2024

The new $4.4 million Waroona Railside Park has been officially opened.

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More than $2.1 million boost for sport and recreation facilities

Dec 15, 2023

27 sport and recreation projects throughout Western Australia are benefitting from more than $2.1 million in funding from the State Government's latest small grants round.

Outdoor community swimming pool lanes with a shade sail covering.

$4.9 million funding splash for Kununurra swimming pool

Dec 14, 2023

The State Government is splashing extra cash towards water activities in the East Kimberley by investing an additional $4.9 million in the redevelopment of the Kununurra Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

150 reasons to start your next trails adventure

Nov 23, 2023

Trails WA releases top trails list, encouraging all Western Australians to explore our great outdoors.

Mountain bike rider on coastal sand dunes at sunset.

New mountain bike trails for Perth's northern suburbs

Nov 20, 2023

Mountain biking in the heart of Perth's northern suburbs is a step closer with design and construction of family-friendly trails at Lake Joondalup going to tender.

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Hiking Strategy Workshop provides path forward for hiking and trail development in WA

Oct 12, 2023

Continuing its good progress on hiking and trail development in Western Australia, the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) recently hosted the WA Hiking Strategy Workshop.

4 people with backpacks hiking in a coastal landscape

Applications for hiking grants open to boost outdoor participation

Oct 9, 2023

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is calling for grant submissions for the WA Hiking Participation Grant Program.

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