Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) advises that due to extreme hot weather forecasts, the following changes have been applied: The race meeting scheduled for Pinjarra Park on Boxing Day (26/12) has been moved to Wednesday (29/12). The barrier trials scheduled for Lark Hill on Wednesday (29/12) will now be held on Friday (31/12) The […]

WA’s Safe Transition Plan (1000+ events) As part of WA’s Safe Transition Plan to safely ease border controls from 12:01am on Saturday 5 February 2022, proof of vaccination will be required for anyone attending a large event (1000+), including industry participants. Therefore, anyone attending a race meeting from 5 February 2022, where there is an […]

Increased prizemoney and a longer-term strategic approach to announcing stakes across all three codes of racing will deliver exciting racing for Western Australian participants in the years ahead. Acknowledging the unique economic conditions currently being experienced in Western Australia, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) will evolve its stakes strategy to provide a three-year view […]

Racing in Western Australia contributes nearly $970 million to the State’s economy, with many of the financial and social benefits flowing to regional areas, a new report has revealed. The report commissioned by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) examined the scope and size of the WA racing industry in 2018/19 and showed a rise […]

The State Government recently announced WA’s Safe Transition Plan, which outlines Western Australia’s transition and easing of border controls, with a vaccination target of 90 per cent of people aged 12 and over. The State Government will set a date for the easing of border controls after the State reaches 80 per cent double dose […]

Top jockey and mentor Peter Hall has won the 2021 Marjorie Charleson WA Racing Industry Award at the 28th Belmont and Western Australian Small Business Awards.  Peter was acknowledged for his dedication to the state’s racing industry as both a champion jockey and, more recently, jockey coach with Racing and Wagering Western Australia.   Since starting his career in 1983 at the age of 15, Peter’s remarkable statistics include more than 1000 wins for $22 million in prize […]

Western Australia’s premier racing festival is bringing sport back to free TV and putting the state’s greatest track contests on screen for the widest audience. Racing and Wagering Western Australia Chief Executive Officer Ian Edwards today announced a partnership between The Races WA and Network 10 to broadcast the 2021 TABtouch Masters, featuring the three […]

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) will embark on a targeted spending program across all three codes after delivering strong financial results for FY2021 as wagering on thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing reached record levels. In its annual report, RWWA reported revenue was up by $101.5 million — to $551.7 million from $450.2 million last […]

At the request of the Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Board, the McGowan Government has today announced that it will recommence the WA TAB sale process. Previous negotiations, while well progressed, were suspended because of uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Market conditions have evolved since a sale was first considered. The process announced today is […]

Expressions of interest are open for two directors on the Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Board. As the peak racing body in Western Australia, RWWA provides strategic direction and leadership to the development, integrity and welfare of the state’s racing industry. RWWA is the controlling authority of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Western […]

Highly experienced legal expert Liz Lawton joins Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) in the new position of Chief Legal, Governance and Risk Officer from 20 September 2021. Liz brings to the position a deep knowledge gained from more than 25 years of experience in a variety of sectors including banking, aged care and retail. […]

  A new rule of racing is now in effect to support racehorses in retiring from their track careers to new homes. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) aims for all healthy and behaviourally sound thoroughbred and standardbred horses to retire to second careers as pleasure or performance horses. To help achieve this, Chief Executive […]

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors to the Board. RWWA Chair Jeff Ovens welcomed the appointment of directors David Simonette and Colin Holt, who start their new roles on August 1 following nomination by the greyhound and thoroughbred codes of racing. “Both David and Colin […]

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) has today announced an annual boost in funding to the State’s racing industry of more than $10 million for the 2021-22 season. A further $30.7 million has been earmarked towards infrastructure projects to ensure the industry’s ongoing sustainability. Projects include the re-development of the Bunbury Turf Club, which will […]

Animal welfare is the central focus of a new website announced by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) today. Animal Welfare Manager Dr Anna Smet said the website weareanimalpeople.com.au was a declaration of RWWA’s commitment to the care and wellbeing of racing animals throughout their lives. “The We Are Animal People website is vital to […]

Like everyone in the racing world, the Bynder family like to be first. The late Ascot racing identity Rod Bynder was Western Australia’s first Aboriginal trainer and first to win a Group One race. His daughter Roz was the first Aboriginal woman in the state to become a jockey. Reflecting on NAIDOC Week 2021, Roz […]

The following update is to provide a reminder and further clarification regarding the transitional restrictions for WA racing venues. The transitional restrictions will be in effect until at least 12.01am Monday 12 July. Transitional restrictions from 12.01am Tuesday 6 July until 12.01am Monday 12 July: The following bio-security measures apply to venues located within the […]

Following the WA Government’s announcement regarding interim restrictions, whilst the Peel and Perth regions transition out of the lockdown, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) advises that racing, trialling and trackwork will continue under the following strict bio-security measures. Interim restrictions from 12.01am Saturday 3 July until 12.01am Tuesday 6 July: The following restrictions will […]

The Awards provide recognition and encouragement for small business achievements and will be open for small businesses, individuals and organisations in Belmont, Perth metropolitan area and across regional Western Australia from June 30th until the 20th of September 2021.  More than 97% of all businesses in WA are small businesses (https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/about/small-business-sector/facts-and-statistics 2020)  and this sector is of key importance as WA moves through unprecedented times.  Racing […]

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) would like to provide an update following recent speculation regarding COVID-19 and the Gloucester Park race meeting on Tuesday 29 June 2021. No RWWA official has tested positive to COVID-19. RWWA is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its participants and the wider community and at all […]