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NSW Government launches new project to boost female sports leadership

A key component of the NSW Government’s election promise was to drive outcomes for women in sport, in governance, as coaches, or building the next generation of female leaders. As…

Apr 29, 2024 Government / Sport /

Latest changes at Netball Australia sees former Diamonds captain Liz Ellis appointed to board

A year on from her unsuccessful bid to join the Netball Australia board, Liz Ellis been appointed as a Director of the troubled governing body. The former Diamonds captain, who has been…

Apr 29, 2024 Sport /

NRL’s Wests Tigers confirm Chief Executive’s tenure and reveal countdown to stadium plan

The NRL's Wests Tigers have confirmed Shane Richardson as its Chief Executive, commencing on a four-year deal commencing 2nd July 2024. Appointed to the role on an interim basis in…

Apr 29, 2024 Sport / Venues /

Accredit Solutions secures $19 million investment from Gresham House Ventures

International software and accreditation experts, Accredit Solutions, has received a $19 million (£10 million) investment from Gresham House Ventures – a growth equity investor…

Apr 29, 2024 Security / Sport / Technology / Venues /

IOC President Thomas Bach encouraged by interest in hosting 2036 Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach has advised that at least 10 countries have expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic Games. Speaking to the AFP on…

Apr 29, 2024 Events / Sport / Venues /

World Surf League championship tour to return to Snapper Rocks in 2025

South east Queensland's well known surf break Snapper Rocks is to return to the World Surf League (WSL) championship tour as of next year. A four-year agreement between the WSL, the…

Apr 28, 2024 Events / Sport / Tourism /

ASM Global makes Chief Sustainability Officer appointment

Venue management giant ASM Global has hired Lindsay Arell in the role of chief sustainability officer, with responsibility for spearheading its sustainability initiatives at its more than…

Apr 28, 2024 Entertainment / Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

Swimming Australia and Sport Integrity Australia welcome WADA investigation into Chinese doping

Sport Integrity Australia and Swimming Australia have welcomed the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) appointment of a special prosecutor to review the handling of swimming…

Apr 27, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Sport /