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World Health Organization adviser says big sporting crowds should be banned

A leading adviser to the World Health Organization has called for large sporting crowds to be banned while the Coronavirus pandemic continues and for indoor masks to mandated by…

Jul 25, 2021 Government / Safety / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

Lighting of Olympic flame marks opening of Tokyo 2020 Games

Delayed by a year, the Tokyo Olympics have begun with a subdued Opening Ceremony capped by Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka lighting the Games cauldron. Last night’s official…

Jul 24, 2021 Events / Safety / Sport / Venues /

City of Newcastle continues its ongoing support of women in sport

City of Newcastle is continuing its ongoing commitment to female sport by sponsoring a range of women's sporting events including rugby, soccer and surfing over the next 12 months. In…

Jul 24, 2021 Events / Sport / Venues /

Paralympics Australia aims for 2032 Brisbane Games to deliver societal change

Welcoming the successful Brisbane and South East Queensland bid to host the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics Games, Paralympics Australia has said the Games will “supercharge a…

Jul 24, 2021 Access / Aquatics / Sport / Venues /

Vicsport partnership with AFL SportsReady creates more job opportunities

Vicsport’s new partnership with AFL SportsReady will benefit young Victorians through more career development opportunities via traineeships, cadetships, direct employment and…

Jul 23, 2021 Education / Sport /

Zoomlion continues to participate in and encourage sporting activities

Zoomlion - a leading high-end equipment manufacturing enterprise – continues to foster the spirit of sport through its ongoing support of China's athletes while also encouraging…

Jul 23, 2021 Sport / Venues /

Annabelle Williams appointed to Swimming Australia Board

Swimming Australia has appointed Paralympic gold medallist, Annabelle Williams to its Board of Directors. Williams has replaced outgoing Director Greg Hartung. A five-time world record…

Jul 23, 2021 Aquatics / Events / Sport /

Christchurch City Council backs smaller capacity for new stadium

Facing rising costs for the new Canterbury Multi-Use Arena, Christchurch City Council has approved a new design direction for the venue that will reduce its capacity from 30,000 to 25,000…

Jul 23, 2021 Design / Entertainment / Finance / Sport / Venues /