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Research shows sportsmen still using homophobic slurs on the field

New research involving rugby and cricket players in South Australia and Victoria has found half of sportsmen use homophobic slurs on the field, despite those using the derogatory language…

Nov 24, 2018 Culture / Sport /

Melbourne United reveals new ownership structure

Currently sitting second on the 2018/19 National Basketball League (NBL) ladder, Melbourne United have announced a new board of directors. Since rebranding in 2014, the club has…

Nov 24, 2018 Finance / Sport /

Applications for Brisbane Arena Naming Rights remain open

Netball Queensland and Stadiums Queensland continue to invite Expressions of Interest for the inaugural naming rights opportunity for the new Brisbane Arena, located on the corner…

Nov 23, 2018 Entertainment / Events / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

Lifesaving World Championships return to the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast will host lifesaving’s most prestigious event for the first time in 35 years – this week securing the rights to the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships. Tourism…

Nov 23, 2018 Events / Sport / Tourism /

Thredbo awarded Australia’s Best Ski Resort for 2018

After a hugely successful winter, Thredbo has stamped its mark as Australia’s top alpine tourist destination by winning the prestigious accolade of the Best Australian Ski Resort at…

Nov 23, 2018 Hospitality / Recreation / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

Sport participation to benefit from planned lighting upgrades at sportsgrounds in Brimbank

Brimbank Council has awarded a contract for sportsground lighting upgrade works at Churchill Reserve, St Albans, Ainsworth Reserve, Sunshine West and Ralph Reserve, Sunshine West. …

Nov 23, 2018 Parks / Sport / Venues /

Qatar World Cup organisers give venue progress update four years from event

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup just four years away, Qatari organisers for the event have given an update on progress at the stadium sites. Coinciding with FIFA President Gianni Infantino…

Nov 23, 2018 Design / Events / Sport / Venues /

Children the stars in campaign to promote junior rugby league

The NRL is looking to the future with some of the game’s youngest up and coming stars kicking-off the campaign for more children to come play junior rugby league across the…

Nov 22, 2018 Education / Events / Fitness / Marketing / Play /