International Sport? Not In WA!

Since 1989 Perth has been the proud host of a FIA World Rally Championship round. Every year thousands of WA locals have been able to hold their heads high knowing that we had something out eastern states relatives didn't. Thanks to our newly elected government that could all change very shortly.




Today Tourism Minister Mark McGowan stated that the government are looking to end the contract with the FIA with the final Rally Australia to be at the end of the year. Claiming dwindling returns he said that the governments $4.7 million investment in the event could be better spent on other events and promotions.

So its goodbye to international fame (even if it is only in rally circles) and hello to Perth where?