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Queensland’s major parties back redevelopment of Brisbane’s Ballymore ground

The redevelopment of historic Brisbane sports ground Ballymore appears assured with both the incumbent Labor Government and LNP opposition committing funds for the project in the lead up…

Oct 28, 2020 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

MCG confirmed as venue for next three Boxing Day Tests

A new venue hire agreement between the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) and Cricket Australia was announced today, covering the next three Boxing Day Tests – through to 2022. The 31st…

Oct 28, 2020 Events / Sport /

Aquatic Centre for Tokyo 2020 Olympics opens to the public

Nine months before it will stage Olympic swimming and diving competitions, the aquatic centre for the Tokyo 2020 Games has been officially opened to the public some Organisers decided…

Oct 28, 2020 Aquatics / Design / Sport / Venues /

Mr Scoreboards supplies more than 100 swimming event number and marshalling boards

Leading scoreboard supplier Mr Scoreboards has advised that it has supplied more than 100 event number and marshalling board systems to Swimming Australia affiliated clubs and facilities.…

Oct 28, 2020 Aquatics / Marketing / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

RMIT sports marketing expert comments on the future of sport in the wake of COVID-19

An RMIT leading expert in sports marketing, Associate Professor Con Stavros, highlights the importance of sport has been re-classified during the COVID-19 pandemic with its future…

Oct 27, 2020 Education / Events / Safety / Sport /

No crowds for 2020 Melbourne Cup

The Victorian Racing Club (VRC) have announced that the four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival will proceed at Flemington Racecourse this year without live spectators as of 3rd November. Despite…

Oct 27, 2020 Events / Government / Safety / Sport /

New global body to represent leading sport executives

Aiming to support sports professionals, a new organisation, the Professional Body of Sports Leadership (PBSL) has launched for current and aspiring sport industry executives. Setting out…

Oct 27, 2020 Marketing / Sport /

City of Stonnington launches new website to help community stay active and connected

The City of Stonnington has launched a new website - Active Stonnington - dedicated to promoting the mental and physical well-being of the community. Active Stonnington is designed as a…

Oct 27, 2020 Aquatics / Fitness / Parks / Sport / Technology /