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Rugby League World Cup to offer ‘family friendly’ ticket prices for PNG

The Rugby League World Cup (RLWC2017) Organising Committee has announced that fans will be able to attend World Cup games played in Papua New Guinea later this year at ticket prices as low…

Aug 16, 2017 Events / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

Final 600 Commonwealth Games jobs now on offer

The final 600 jobs with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) have been opened for applications. With less than 250 days until the Games, there are still a wide range…

Aug 15, 2017 Events / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Hoppers Crossing AFL junior finals brawls see assault on umpire

Victoria Police are investigating a brawl among angry fans at an Under 15s AFL Grand Final at Hoppers Crossing in western Melbourne on Sunday. Reports say that an umpire was forced to…

Aug 15, 2017 Legal / Sport /

Melbourne City FC sign A-League’s first FIFA eSports player

Melbourne City FC has become the first club in Australia to sign an official FIFA eSports player, Melbourne-based Marcus Gomes. A 20-year-old FIFA console game fanatic, enthusiastic local…

Aug 15, 2017 Entertainment / Sport / Technology /

South Australian Government expands Female Facilities Program

In a major boost to women’s sport, the South Australian Government is to spend an additional $7.2 million on female sport and recreation facilities. As part of the Female Facilities…

Aug 15, 2017 Government / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

LED lighting system live at Mt Smart Stadium

While superstars Bruce Springsteen, Justin Bieber and Adele have already lit up Mt Smart Stadium in 2017, the venue is now being showcased and spotlighted like never before with the recent…

Aug 15, 2017 Sport / Technology / Venues /

TEG makes Managing Director appointments for Asian and New Zealand operations

Ticketing, live entertainment and data analytics company TEG, has announced two significant appointments to drive its ongoing expansion with Brendon Bainbridge named Managing Director of…

Aug 14, 2017 Entertainment / Sport / Technology / Ticketing / Venues /

New QBE Stadium sportsfield enhances ability to host community events

The upgrade of QBE Stadium’s outer oval with a new hybrid turf surface has boosted the Auckland venue’s ability to host high-performance and community sports activity throughout…

Aug 14, 2017 Recreation / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /