News: Sport
Football Victoria agrees Jetts Fitness partnership to back high-performance athletes
Football Victoria has announced a partnership with Jetts Fitness to back its high performance program for season 2025. Football Victoria Executive Manager of Commercial, Chris...
Jul 26, 2025
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Dubai promoted as tourism destination via adventure sports
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination. As travel...
Jul 26, 2025
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council opens tender to deliver Sports Precinct’s second stage
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has advised that an expansion of the Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct in New Gisborne is now out to tender, with designs progressed and contractors...
Jul 25, 2025
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Final places remaining for VMA’s Safety and Security Program
Final places remaining for VMA’s Venue Safety and Security Program With just one month to go, the Institute of Venue Safety and Security (IVSS) - the venue industry’s premier...
Jul 24, 2025
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ENGIE Stadium to host first GreenPower Game in NSW AFL history
ENGIE ANZ will power AFL’s Greater Western Sydney Giants through the first GreenPower Game in NSW in AFL history, adding a new dimension to the club partnership and reaffirming...
Jul 24, 2025
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City of Playford unveils new vision for Elizabeth Oval
A long-term vision to transform the Elizabeth Oval in Adelaide’s north into an inclusive and community-focused sporting venue has been released, with City of Playford Council...
Jul 24, 2025
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SIS Pitches invests in fleet of Next Generation Hybrid Pitch Stitching Machines
SIS Pitches, a British sports surfaces manufacturer which produces premium hybrid, synthetic and natural pitches for an array of sports, has made a multi-million-pound...
Jul 24, 2025
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Hockey Australia announces first official Alumni partnership formed with Partners Wealth Group
Hockey Australia celebrates the incredible value and legacy of its alumni community with the announcement of its first official Alumni partnership, formed with Partners Wealth...
Jul 23, 2025
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Queensland Government begins procurement for Brisbane 2032 Games precinct
The Queensland Government has commenced the procurement process for the Victoria Park precinct Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure. The Expression of Interest (EOI)...
Jul 23, 2025
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Athletics and Rugby participants to benefit from $2.5 Million revitalisation of CV Kelly Park
Outdated amenities at CV Kelly Park in Girraween, located 30 km west of central Sydney, are set to be replaced via $2.5 million from the NSW Government – benefitting Girraween...
Jul 23, 2025
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Cost of planned Brisbane Olympic Aquatic Centre set to double to $1.2 billion
The estimated cost of delivering Brisbane’s National Aquatic Centre (NAC) for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has surged to $1.2 billion, almost double the price forecast...
Jul 22, 2025
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Partnership renewed between Cricket Victoria and School Sport Victoria
The partnership agreement between Cricket Victoria and School Sport Victoria (SSV) has been renewed to run run from 2025 to the end of 2028, aiming to enhance cricket...
Jul 22, 2025
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Education
Melbourne Park and Tennis Australia open Expressions of Interest process for ticketing services
Tennis Australia and Melbourne Park are preparing to release Expressions of Interest (EOI) to the market for ticketing services, signalling a strategic review of their fan...
Jul 22, 2025
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Climate change to have increasing impact on cricket around the world
Climate change and severe weather event is placing cricketers at all levels of the game and around the world at increasing risk due to playing in extreme conditions according to...
Jul 22, 2025
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Deloitte report suggests 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games could bring $70 billion in economic opportunities
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games could deliver $70 billion in economic benefits according to a new report from consultants Deloitte Access Economics. Released on...
Jul 22, 2025
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Ticketek announces PayPal Australia partnership for flexible ticket payments
PayPal Australia and Ticketek have announced a deal that will see PayPal added as a payment method on the Ticketek ticketing platform, giving Australian fans a secure and...
Jul 22, 2025
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Golf Australia announces transition to new digital administration and management system
Golf Australia has advised of a “clear timeline” for golf clubs and facilities across Australia to transition to the governing body’s new digital system, marking a major step...
Jul 22, 2025
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New $10 million program to support collaboration in Western Australian community sport
A $10 million investment by the Western Australian Government is aimed at making community sport more inclusive and accessible. Benefitting Public schools and local sporting...
Jul 22, 2025
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Gymnastics Australia needs to engage with facility owners
Gymnastics Australia needs to work more closely with local clubs to deliver on their strategic objectives, collaborating with facilities to deliver on its future goals and...
Jul 21, 2025
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World Economic Forum report shows market segments driving tourism growth
A new report by the World Economic Forum has highlighted four segments that are emerging as significant tourism growth drivers, expanding at rates exceeding sector averages. The...
Jul 21, 2025
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Rugby's British and Irish Lions tour match delivers greatest Adelaide hotel occupancy on record
Rugby's British and Irish Lions tour match held at Adelaide Oval on 12th July generated the strongest ever number of rooms occupied in a single night across Adelaide. The match...
Jul 21, 2025
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Baseball Australia’s national participation plan results in increased numbers
Two years ago Basketball Australia co-designed a national participation plan with states and stakeholders which is now starting to deliver results with an increase in...
Jul 21, 2025
Sport
Skate Australia appoints new General Manager High Performance and looks to fill additional key roles
Mindful of Brisbane 2032 being seven years away and with less than three years until LA2028, Skate Australia is entering a pivotal new phase, marked by the appointment of Daniel...
Jul 21, 2025
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Marking its 25th anniversary SAPIA announces 2025 national conference details
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) is to celebrate its 25 years of operations at its upcoming 2025 National Conference, being held at the Oaks Cypress Lakes in the...
Jul 21, 2025
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