World number two men’s singles tennis player, and 2018 Mastercard Hopman Cup winner, Roger Federer’s lovable quokka selfie has reached 581 million people in 45 countries through global online news. On the request of Tourism Minister Paul Papalia, the Swiss tennis star flew to Rottnest Island by helicopter on December 28, 2017, exploring Parakeet Bay,…
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Perth to Hold Frisbee World Championships in 2018
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The State Government, through Tourism Western Australia, is sponsoring the World Flying Disc Federation’s 2018 World U24 Ultimate Championships, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Perth. The biennial championships comprise national teams, featuring players aged 14 to 24, competing in three divisions – men’s, women’s and mixed. “It’s a massive coup for…
Tickets on Sale for UFC 221
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Tickets will go on sale this Friday (December 15) for the highly anticipated middleweight championship bout between Australia’s first ever UFC title holder Robert Whittaker and American champion Luke Rockhold. Whittaker is the current UFC middleweight champion and Rockhold formerly held the title from December 2015 to June 2016. Both are currently in Perth to…
Bruce Munro Light Installation in Albany for ANZAC Day
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A light installation by renowned English artist Bruce Munro will form part of Albany’s commemoration in 2018 of the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The State Government, through Tourism Western Australia and Lotterywest, will support the work, which will feature more than 13,000 illuminated glass spheres representing the national flowers…
Plans to Help get Western Rock Lobster to the Plate
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Western Australians will get a chance to celebrate Christmas and New Year, with a new program to provide more the State’s most iconic seafood – the western rock lobster. “The Local Lobster Program provides a chance for more Western Australians and tourists to enjoy this popular seafood. This festive season why not take up the…
Direct Flights Announced Between Singapore and Broome
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Visitors will be able to fly directly between Singapore and Broome next year thanks to a deal between Broome businesses, Broome International Airport, Australia’s North West regional tourism organisation and SilkAir. “Congratulations to everyone who has been involved in making the SilkAir charter flights become a reality. The State Government is focused on bringing more…
Seniors Week in Western Australia
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Western Australia’s biggest celebration of seniors gets underway today and runs until November 5, with a week of activities to excite and inform older Western Australians – and active ageing is top of the agenda. More than $79,000 has been provided to 86 organisations through the State Government’s Seniors Week Community Grants program, for events…
October 15 National Gone Fishing Day
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Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly has announced Western Australians can go fishing licence-free on October 15, 2017 to mark the second-ever national Gone Fishing Day. The special day will enable recreational fishers to cast a line, even if from a boat, without the need for a recreational fishing licence. “Recreational fishing is one of WA’s treasured…
Bushfire Season Begins So Be Prepared
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Emergency Services Minister Fran Logan is calling on Western Australians to start treating a bushfire survival plan like putting on a seatbelt in a car – it should be second nature and could save your life. Launching the official bushfire season today (October 1), Mr. Logan said just 16 per cent of Western Australians have…
Gage Roads wins Perth Stadium Beer Contract
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Western Australia’s own Gage Roads Brewing Co. has secured the beer and cider supply contract for Perth Stadium. “When Western Australian companies win, the whole State benefits.” Premier Mark McGowan commented “Gage Roads is a true Western Australian success story – going from local start-up to become one of the country’s biggest independent brewers. Gage…