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Bankwest Stadium gains new naming rights as part of CommBank investment in Western Sydney
The Western Sydney Stadium, for which Bankwest has held the naming rights since its opening in 2019, is to be known as CommBank Stadium from Friday 1st October. The new naming...
Sep 21, 2021
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New PwC survey reveals state of the Global Sports Industry
80% of sport industry executives believe shifting media landscapes and growing expectations for sport’s societal roles are the sector’s key market forces according to the newly...
Sep 21, 2021
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ESSA launches salary guide for Accredited Sports Scientists
Mindful of the variance in the terms and conditions of employment for Accredited Sports Scientists, Exercise and Sports Science Australia has launched a salary guide for the...
Sep 19, 2021
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International Swimming League accused of ongoing financial mismanagement by former executives
The International Swimming League (ISL) has been accused of failing to pay suppliers and vendors from as far back as two years ago by two former executives from the series. The...
Sep 17, 2021
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NRL clubs to receive up to $7 million in funding in COVID-19 Relief Package
The NRL will distribute a total of $7 million in COVID-19 relief finance to clubs to make up for lost revenue through game relocations and the resultant lack of home ground...
Sep 17, 2021
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New WTTC report provides vital investment recommendations for tourism sector post-COVID pandemic
The World Travel and Tourism Council has today launched a significant new report – ‘Investing in Travel and Tourism’ - providing investment recommendations for governments and...
Sep 17, 2021
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Carlton FC recruits Brian Cook as its new Chief Executive
Carlton FC has announced the appointment of former Geelong Cats Chief Executive Brian Cook as its new Chief Executive, replacing Cain Liddle who resigned last week. Cook, who is...
Sep 17, 2021
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Expression of Interest opens for Gold Coast Turf Club redevelopment
Expressions of interest have opened today for the $38 million redevelopment of the Gold Coast Turf Club which will see the racing surfaces completely modernised including the...
Sep 17, 2021
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Australian Golf Foundation continues its Junior Girls Scholarship program for a second year
The Australian Golf Foundation, in association with Golf Australia, is delivering the Australian Golf Foundation (AGF) Junior Girls Scholarship program for a second year, which...
Sep 16, 2021
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Australia’s ski industry under threat after second winter of COVID-19 lockdowns
After two consecutive winters with limited domestic trade and no international tourists, reports suggest that Australia's snow industry is on the brink of collapse. Snowsports...
Sep 16, 2021
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City of Darwin looks for sustainable research projects to help improve urban forest
City of Darwin has opened its Climate Change and Environment Research Grants recognising that sustainable and innovative research projects are needed from organisations to help...
Sep 15, 2021
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Golf New Zealand supports inaugural Leadership Award for women
Golf New Zealand has announced its support for the inaugural Susie Simcock Leadership Award - a scholarship for women who wish to pursue their dreams and ambitions on a...
Sep 15, 2021
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Port Stephens secures government funding for sport complex upgrades
Port Stephens Council will upgrade King Park and Tomaree Sports Complex following $1.1 million funding delivered through the NSW Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund aimed...
Sep 14, 2021
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Turnstile appointed by New Zealand Cricket to value partnership offering
With additional apparel sponsorship locations having become available from the ICC, New Zealand Cricket has appointed Turnstile to work alongside its commercial team to value...
Sep 14, 2021
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NRL unveils support package for NRLW players after postponement of 2021 season
The NRL has announced that it will offer a financial support package to NRLW players following the postponement of the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Worth more than...
Sep 14, 2021
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ILT Stadium Southland General Manager say opening venue is financially pointless
With the majority of New Zealand at alert level 2 COVID-19 restrictions, ILT Stadium Southland General Manager Nigel Skelt has advised that opening the Invercargill venue is...
Sep 14, 2021
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BK’s Gymnastics to open first Queensland centre
Anticipating a significant increase in what is already one of Australia’s fastest growing sports, BK’s Gymnastics is expanding into Queensland with the opening of a centre in...
Sep 9, 2021
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MKTG reveal 2021 Frontier survey findings on sport and entertainment sponsorship
MKTG Sports + Entertainment, part of dentsu Sports International, has today released the results of its global 2021 Frontier survey which reveals insights on the state of...
Sep 8, 2021
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Shoalhaven City Council secures $8 million to upgrade Artie Smith Oval
Shoalhaven City Council has secured $8 million to upgrade Artie Smith Oval in Bomaderry to a state-level facility for AFL and cricket, with new croquet lawns and associated...
Sep 8, 2021
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Gold Coast tourism sees 20% drop in jobs as a result of Coronavirus
Newly released figures from the Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) show that one in five positions - representing 20,000 direct jobs - have been cut in the Gold Coast...
Sep 7, 2021
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Sculpture by the Sea shares in $20 million government funding for Arts and Entertainment sector revitalisation
Sculpture by the Sea Inc. is among the 63 leading Arts and Entertainment organisations across Australia set to share in more than $20 million, under the fifth batch of grants...
Sep 7, 2021
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Financial assistance from HKSAR government urgently needed for survival of Hong Kong convention and exhibition sector
The Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has placed an urgent call to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China...
Sep 6, 2021
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Ongoing lockdowns lead to permanent closure of Melbourne Star
The operators of the Melbourne Star observation wheel have announced that it will close permanently as a result of the numerous lockdowns in Victoria and travel restrictions...
Sep 6, 2021
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New amenities for Burringbar Park Hockey Facility
The Queensland Government has invested $495,000 in new change rooms and amenities at Chermside’s Burringbar Park Hockey Facility as part of the Government’s COVID-19 Economic...
Sep 5, 2021
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