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CONVIC designed $3.9 million Lismore skatepark designed for community and competitions
The new CONVIC designed $3.9-million Lismore skatepark, part of the newly upgraded Lismore Regional Sports Hub, has officially opened offering both ‘street’ and ‘park’ (bowl)...
Aug 14, 2025
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Gymnastics Australia makes Chief Operating Officer appointment
Gymnastics Australia has confirmed the appointment of Tom Humphries to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Described as “a key leader at Gymnastics Australia for the past three...
Aug 14, 2025
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Pickleball proposal not enough to save Warringah Bowling Club from administration
Warringah Bowling Club, a 122-year-old bowls club on Sydney’s North Shore, has called in administrators just months after hoping it could be saved by introducing pickleball...
Aug 14, 2025
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Historic debut for Australian Bodyboard Titles at URBNSURF Sydney
History will be made next week as the Australian Bodyboard Titles hit URBNSURF Sydney, marking the first time an Australian Title event will be decided in an artificial wave...
Aug 13, 2025
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Belgravia Group’s Geoff Lord to be recognised with Beyond Activ Lifetime Achievement Award
Geoff Lord, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Belgravia Group, is being recognised with Beyond Activ’s Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at Beyond Activ’s Melbourne...
Aug 13, 2025
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Canberra-based architectural firm SQC Group awarded contract for Belconnen Basketball Stadium expansion
Basketball is one of Canberra's largest participation sports, with over 14,000 registered members and growing. To meet the increasing demand for indoor sport facilities in the...
Aug 13, 2025
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British & Irish Lions rugby test match at MCG delivers busiest Melbourne hotel night on record
An estimated 40,000 British & Irish Lions rugby fans visited Melbourne to watch the two games against Australia's National Rugby Union Team, the Wallabies with more than 90,000...
Aug 13, 2025
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World Leisure Organisation counts down to 2025 Congress
Set to be hosted in the Netherlands city of Breda, the upcoming 18th World Leisure Congress is set to bring together leisure professionals from over 30 countries to explore how...
Aug 13, 2025
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Upgrades commence on Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium
Major works are commencing at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, supported by the Victorian Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Upgrades at the...
Aug 13, 2025
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Stage two upgrades completed for Sunshine Coast’s Kawana Aquatic Centre
Stage two of a multimillion-dollar major upgrade is now complete for Kawana Aquatic Centre - one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest aquatic centres with stage two upgrades...
Aug 12, 2025
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GWS Giants open new aquatic facility designed by Populous
Greater Western Sydney AFL club, the Giants, have opened their new aquatic facility - designed by global architectural firm Populous - at the club’s high-performance training...
Aug 12, 2025
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Australian company FanFirm secures ‘historic win’ over their large United States competitor Fanatics
Trademark disputes began in 2010 between two sport branded apparel companies - FanFirm Pty Ltd, a small Australian company and its large United States competitor Fanatics LLC....
Aug 12, 2025
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Lakeside Sports Complex secures lighting upgrade via Play Our Way funding
Port Stephens Council has advised that a vital lighting upgrade from a $766,000 investment was secured through the Play Our Way program and demonstrates a strong commitment to...
Aug 12, 2025
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Sports Environment Alliance shortlisted for renowned community initiative award
Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has been shortlisted for the Community Initiative category in the upcoming Sport Positive Awards 2025 for its project ‘Reducing Community...
Aug 12, 2025
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Tasmania Government looks to phase out greyhound racing
The Tasmanian Government is to end its funding for greyhound racing across the state, effectively leading to a winding up of the heavily subsidised industry. The timing...
Aug 11, 2025
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Modern Pentathlon Australia slams ‘false and misleading claims’ made by the Australian Multisport Federation
Modern Pentathlon Australia has released a statement to this title in relation to what it says are “false and misleading claims made by the Australian Multisport Federation...
Aug 11, 2025
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Sport Design Australia expands team nationally and bolsters clients across global sporting Industry
Sport Design Australia, a creative powerhouse in the sporting industry, has announced their team expansion and the addition of a global network of new clients further cementing...
Aug 11, 2025
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New partnership announced between Hockey Australia and The Pass
A new partnership has been announced between Hockey Australia and The Pass, one of the country’s fastest growing Hospitality loyalty programs. In an exciting first, all...
Aug 11, 2025
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She Hoops launches Future Leaders Program
Basketball Australia’s She Hoops initiative has announced a major milestone with the launch of Future Leaders, a program designed for women involved in basketball coaching,...
Aug 11, 2025
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No disruption to Ekka by Brisbane showground upgrades ahead of 2032 Games
The Queensland Government has today announced that upgrades to the Brisbane Showgrounds commencing next week will not disrupt the Ekka until 2032. The works at the showgrounds...
Aug 10, 2025
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley backs First Nations tennis and culture at National Indigenous Tennis Carnival
Tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley has crowned the 2025 National Indigenous Tennis Carnival champions in Darwin, capping off a week where culture, connection and competition...
Aug 10, 2025
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Christchurch's new One NZ Stadium to open with hosting of 2026 rugby Super Round
Christchurch's new One NZ Stadium has been announced as the host of Super Rugby Pacific’s returning Super Round in April next year - marking the first time the fixtures have...
Aug 10, 2025
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Perth secures trio of rowing championships between 2027 and 2030
Western Australia has secured three major Rowing Australia national events with Perth selected to host the Australian Rowing Championships, Australian Beach Sprint Championships...
Aug 10, 2025
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Lismore City names sports precinct grandstand after Craig Foster
Lismore City Council has named the third and final grandstand at Oakes Oval in honour of “one of the city's most respected sporting sons” Craig Foster. A former Socceroo and...
Aug 10, 2025
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