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Audit Office report confirms that Federal Government targeted marginal seats with potentially illegal sports grants

The Federal Coalition gave out $100 million in potentially illegal sports grants that favoured marginal seats prior to the last Australian election according to a report released today by…

Jan 15, 2020 ByNigel Benton Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

New FFA Chief Executive sets out priorities at first press conference

Newly-appointed Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive, James Johnson has outlined his priorities in taking on the role including separating the A-league from the FFA, the…

Jan 15, 2020 Events / Finance / Sport /

International Olympic Committee deliver guidelines on political protests

The International Olympic Committee recently published guidelines specifying which types of athlete protests will not be allowed at the 2020 Tokyo Games. During the Olympic Games, Olympic…

Jan 15, 2020 Sport /

YMCA South Australia appoints David Paterson as new Chief Executive

YMCA South Australia has announced the appointment of David Paterson as their new Chief Executive. A passionate South Australian, Paterson brings extensive experience in both the…

Jan 14, 2020 Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

Casey Stadium launches Access Key

Casey Stadium, located in the Melbourne suburb of Cranbourne East, continues to improve its access and inclusion through their recent implementation of an ‘Access Key’.…

Jan 14, 2020 Access / Sport / Venues /

Melbourne’s poor air quality impacts Australian Open qualifier event

The safety of players at this year’s Australian Open is an increasing cause for concern after a day of poor air quality in Melbourne forced the abandonment of the former world No 1…

Jan 14, 2020 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

Video shows renovation of Forsyth Barr Stadium’s playing surface

A recently released video from Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (DVML) has shown how the multi-use Forsyth Barr Stadium transforms its surface for sporting use in the aftermath of a concert.…

Jan 14, 2020 Entertainment / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

Partnership developed between Club Marconi and TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW and Club Marconi have partnered to provide students with the opportunity to study a Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management in the state-of-the-art sporting facilities at Club…

Jan 14, 2020 Education / Sport /