News: Sport
The Westin Singapore supports Marathon runners with wellness packages
In celebration of its third consecutive year as the official Elite Hotel of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM), The Westin Singapore has launched its new ‘Move...
Aug 5, 2025
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Partnership announced between Western United FC and global sport ticketing platform INTIX
A new partnership has been announced between INTIX, a leading independent sport ticketing platform, and the A-League’s Western United Football Club. This collaboration will see...
Aug 5, 2025
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Indigenous group launches legal challenge to halt Brisbane's 2032 Olympic stadium
A First Nations group has launched legal action to stop the construction of the main stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics being built on what it calls...
Aug 5, 2025
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BlueFit appointed as operator of new WACA aquatic and fitness facility
The Western Australian Government, in partnership with WA Cricket, has today announced leading health club and aquatic centre operator, BlueFit as the new operator/manager of...
Aug 4, 2025
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Volunteer numbers continue to fall in New Zealand community sport
Sport club membership in New Zealand has rebounded by 12% since its pandemic low in 2021 according to a pioneering report: The State of Community Sport in New Zealand. The...
Aug 4, 2025
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Queensland Government's Blue Card legislative changes set to have wide impact
Impending changes to Queensland’s Working with Children Check, due to be enforced from 20th September, are set to impact operators and businesses in attractions, carnivals,...
Aug 4, 2025
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Energy-efficient upgrades reduce costs at Sunbury Recreation Reserve
Hume City Council's investment in energy-efficient building upgrades has seen a reduction in costs for one of Sunbury's favourite sporting facilities. The sports clubs that...
Aug 4, 2025
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Milestones met at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre with pools filled and show courts installed
Christchurch City Council has advised that Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is nearing completion, with two major milestones met - the installation of the Show Courts and...
Aug 4, 2025
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Basketball Australia launches comprehensive suite of child safety resources
Aimed at strengthening the protection and wellbeing of children and young people across the basketball community, Basketball Australia has today launched a comprehensive suite...
Aug 4, 2025
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Ocean Advocacy in action via collaboration between Nova Maldives and PADI
Ocean advocacy was recently achieved via a week-long collaboration in July between PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and luxury island resort Nova...
Aug 4, 2025
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The Gabba trials first EBar at an Australian venue
In a technological innovation for those who enjoy a beer when watching sport, The Gabba has begun trialling Australia’s very first EBar - an innovative self-serve drink kiosk...
Aug 4, 2025
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Festival of Sails 2026 expanded program brings together competition, live music and family festivities
Australia’s largest celebration of sailing has expanded, with the Festival of Sails now offering five action-packed days of racing. The expanded program brings together...
Aug 3, 2025
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Paralympics Australia names Kate Jones as Vice President
As it ramps up long-term planning for Brisbane 2032 and prepares for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028, Paralympics Australia has...
Aug 3, 2025
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Sports Vouchers continue to help Queensland youth get active
The Queensland Government's Play On! Sports Vouchers, which continue to support Queensland youth get active and play their favourite sport, open for applications on 4th August....
Aug 3, 2025
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Sport Singapore looks to nurture and strengthen volunteer engagement from an early age
Sport Singapore’s Little Team Nila initiative aims to strengthen volunteer engagement and nurture sport volunteerism from the young with preschoolers alongside teachers and...
Aug 3, 2025
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New $80 million Rhodes multipurpose venue to include gym and indoor sports courts
The City of Canada Bay has advised it will open its $80 million, 9,200-square-metre multipurpose venue in Rhodes in Sydney’s inner west on 20th October 2025, offering...
Aug 3, 2025
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Triathlon New Zealand looks to fill vacancies on Elite Selection Commission
Triathlon New Zealand has opened expressions of interest for members to join the Elite Selection Commission with three vacancies to be filled, one which will be the Independent...
Aug 3, 2025
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SIS Pitches enhances sub-surface technology offerings with acquisitions
SIS Pitches, a British sports surfaces manufacturer, has taken the next step in their growth strategy with acquisitions which see them incorporate two further sub-surface...
Aug 3, 2025
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Tweed Shire's Uki sports community celebrates opening of flood resilient facilities
Tweed Shire's Uki sports community is celebrating the official opening of major upgraded facilities at Vic Bianchetti Sports Ground. The 2022 floods left the facility completely...
Aug 1, 2025
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New appointments announced for Burswood Park Board
Former Western Australian Government Minister Bill Johnston and Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon have been appointed to the Burswood Park Board, which manages the...
Aug 1, 2025
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New World Aquatics Bureau elected at General Congress in Singapore
Global swimming's national federations have voted to approve the new World Aquatics Bureau - the body that organises and controls all aquatics competitions at Olympic Games and...
Aug 1, 2025
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City of Gold Coast launches search for partner to develop new arena
The City of Gold Coast has put a call out to domestic and international investors to join a public-private partnership to deliver a new 12,000 capacity indoor arena in...
Aug 1, 2025
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Open and inclusive ticketing program unveiled for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
The ticketing program for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 was unveiled at an event organised in Sydney this week with a focus on the fan experience and embodying a new era of...
Jul 31, 2025
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TSB takes on naming rights sponsorship for new East Stand at Stadium Taranaki
New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) has announced that banking services group TSB has taken on the naming rights for Stadium Taranaki's newly redeveloped East Stand. The deal...
Jul 31, 2025
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