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Work commences on new elite women’s facilities at Melbourne’s Ikon Park

On the eve of its 2021 season, work has commenced on AFLW change rooms and an elite indoor training facility at Ikon Park in the inner Melbourne suburb of Carlton North. With current…

Jan 27, 2021 Recreation / Sport / Venues /

AFC to stage 2021 club competitions at centralised locations

The largest-ever Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League and the expanded AFC Cup will see its upcoming group stages played in centralised venues this season. While the…

Jan 26, 2021 Events / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

Todd Greenberg named Chief Executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association

Todd Greenberg, the former Chief Executive of the NRL, has named as the new Chief Executive for the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA). Cricket Australia announced the…

Jan 26, 2021 Finance / Sport / Venues /

COVID-19 forces a rethink of major stadiums and sports facilities around the world

Kevin Wilson suggests that the Coronavirus pandemic has further exaggerated the ‘white elephant’ characteristics of just about all large spectator sport facilities. In recent…

Jan 25, 2021 ByKevin Wilson Events / Features / Finance / Sport / Venues /

Visitors to Christchurch City Council public facilities reminded to scan in

Visitors to Christchurch City Council’s public facilities are being reminded to use the New Zealand COVID-19 tracer app to scan in every time they visit. Council is advising…

Jan 25, 2021 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Venues /

Free general admission contributes to WA Museum Boola Bardip’s welcoming 250,000 visitors

The Western Australian Government’s commitment to providing free general admission for at least the first 18 months of the new WA Museum Boola Bardip’s operation has…

Jan 25, 2021 Arts / Culture / Education / Tourism / Venues /

England women’s cricket team visit to provide tourism boost for Queenstown

The England women’s cricket team will travel to Queenstown in February ahead of its New Zealand tour with the visit providing a boost to the local economy and further showcasing the…

Jan 25, 2021 Events / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

Rooftop tour set to open at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Perth’s Optus Stadium has announced that its new rooftop tour attraction, HALO, is now open for bookings and set to launch to the public on Saturday 27th February. The attraction…

Jan 25, 2021 Attractions / Sport / Tourism / Venues /