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Todd Greenberg named Chief Executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association

Todd Greenberg, the former Chief Executive of the NRL, has named as the new Chief Executive for the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA). Cricket Australia announced the…

Jan 26, 2021 Finance / Sport / Venues /

COVID-19 forces a rethink of major stadiums and sports facilities around the world

Kevin Wilson suggests that the Coronavirus pandemic has further exaggerated the ‘white elephant’ characteristics of just about all large spectator sport facilities. In recent…

Jan 25, 2021 ByKevin Wilson Events / Features / Finance / Sport / Venues /

Australian Institute of Sport to mark 40 years of operations and achievement

Sport in Australia will tomorrow mark the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Australian Institute of Sport. Following Australia’s low medal tally at the 1976 Montreal Olympics,…

Jan 25, 2021 Events / Government / Sport /

Visitors to Christchurch City Council public facilities reminded to scan in

Visitors to Christchurch City Council’s public facilities are being reminded to use the New Zealand COVID-19 tracer app to scan in every time they visit. Council is advising…

Jan 25, 2021 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Venues /

KidSport voucher initiative doubles and adds swimming lessons for 2021

The Western Australian Government is doubling its KidSport voucher initiative for 2021 having added Swim Schools as a new club category in December 2020. The KidSport voucher initiative…

Jan 25, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Finance / Government / Sport /

England women’s cricket team visit to provide tourism boost for Queenstown

The England women’s cricket team will travel to Queenstown in February ahead of its New Zealand tour with the visit providing a boost to the local economy and further showcasing the…

Jan 25, 2021 Events / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

Construction commences on Adelaide City Skate Park

Construction has commenced on the new skate facility in Adelaide, being integrated into Gladys Elphick Park / Narnungga. Located on the corner of West Terrace and Glover Avenue, the new…

Jan 25, 2021 Parks / Recreation / Sport /

Rooftop tour set to open at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Perth’s Optus Stadium has announced that its new rooftop tour attraction, HALO, is now open for bookings and set to launch to the public on Saturday 27th February. The attraction…

Jan 25, 2021 Attractions / Sport / Tourism / Venues /