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A-League clubs collaborate with Epic Games’ Fortnite

Three A-League clubs, along with more than 20 other football clubs from around the world, have partnered with Epic Games to bring their kits into the popular game, Fortnite. The…

Jan 20, 2021 Entertainment / Marketing / Sport / Technology /

NSW Government annouces regional sport funding plus backing for cricket and football

Sports facilities across regional NSW are set to benefit from new and improved women’s change rooms and amenities thanks to $50 million in funding from the NSW Government’s $2…

Jan 20, 2021 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /

FIFA to change Club World Cup schedule after withdrawal of Auckland City

World football governing body FIFA has announced that Qatar’s Khalifa International Stadium will no longer be used during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2020™ as a result of…

Jan 20, 2021 Government / Safety / Sport / Venues /

La Trobe University’s Sports Stadium recognised for sustainability

In recognition of its ‘World Leadership’ in sustainable building practice, La Trobe University’s new Sports Stadium has been awarded Australia’s first '6 Star…

Jan 19, 2021 Environment / Sport / Venues /

Trans player Hannah Mouncey plans legal action against AFL

Transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey is reported to be planning legal action against the AFL and its Gender Diversity Policy in an attempt to play at the top-level of the game in…

Jan 19, 2021 Legal / Sport /

Former Minister Bridget McKenzie to give evidence at rorts inquiry

Federal Senator and former Australian Sports Minister has reportedly agreed to cooperate with a Senate inquiry into the allocation of funds from the $100 million Community Sport…

Jan 19, 2021 Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

Yarrambat Park Golf Course unites with local businesses for summer launch

Yarrambat Park Golf Course, Golden Hills Brewery and Yield Specialty Coffee Roasters have united to celebrate the summer season and being back in business after a tumultuous year of…

Jan 19, 2021 Golf / Hospitality / Recreation / Sport /

Ambitious state league football clubs release plans for a National Second Division

The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) has released a progress report on its objective to introduce a national second division of football by the end of 2022. With football…

Jan 19, 2021 ByNigel Benton Finance / Sport / Venues /