News: Sport
All-weather community hub to support year-round healthy, active lifestyles in Katherine
The Northern Territory Government is investing $1 million to deliver a new all weather, multi-purpose facility at the Katherine Country Club, supporting year-round community...
Jul 18, 2025
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Port Melbourne Skatepark officially reopens delivering key recreational asset for City of Port Phillip
City of Port Phillip has advised that the Port Melbourne Skatepark officially reopened on 11th June in partnership with the Victorian Government with a vibrant community...
Jul 18, 2025
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Ticket sales underway for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia
The countdown to the biggest celebration of women’s football in Asia has commenced with thousands of eager supporters jumping online to purchase tickets for the AFC Women’s...
Jul 18, 2025
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Australian Catholic University partners with Rugby Australia to explore code's performance and better understand data
A four-year partnership between Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Rugby Australia (RA) will deliver an in-depth exploration into the code's performance, health and...
Jul 18, 2025
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NBL's Perth Wildcats unveil new 'Believe and Belong' Strategy
Aiming to deepen connections with their fanbase while fostering initiatives that aim to unify the diverse Western Australian community, the NBL’s Perth Wildcats have announced a...
Jul 17, 2025
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Fabian Ross appointed as Basketball WA Chief Executive
Basketball Western Australia has appointed Fabian Ross as Chief Executive, on a full-time basis, following a brief period in an Interim capacity. The decision to appoint Ross...
Jul 17, 2025
Sport
Santos Tour Down cycling festival returns with all 15 women’s WorldTeams on start line and new race route
The Santos Tour Down cycling festival returns to South Australia for 10 days from 16th - 25th January 2026 with for the first time in TDU history, all 15 women’s WorldTeams set...
Jul 17, 2025
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City of Casey champions inclusive sports via Sport4All Program
The City of Casey has spotlighted its push to make local sport more inclusive and is partnering with Get Skilled Access to employ an Inclusion Coach to implement the Sport4All...
Jul 16, 2025
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Albany artificial reef delivers new surfing site for locals and tourists
Albany’s Southern Ocean Surf Reef has officially opened delivering a new surfing site for locals and tourists. The artificial reef offers an accessible surfing site offshore...
Jul 16, 2025
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New wave of grants for sports clubs across Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced 827 grants for sports clubs across the state through the Sporting Club Grants Program totalling more than $1 million. The program provides...
Jul 16, 2025
Sport
Works underway on new Jack Dyer Stand at Richmond FC’s home at Punt Road Oval
Works have commenced on transforming AFL’s Richmond FC’s home venue, Punt Road Oval, through a redevelopment that will deliver an elite training and administration facility...
Jul 16, 2025
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New IG Arena opens in Japan's Nagoya
IG Arena, a new multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility in the Japanese city of Nagoya, has opened to the public with the hosting of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament....
Jul 15, 2025
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Penrith City Council secures second award for Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Penrith City Council secured the Outdoor Sport and Leisure Facility Design Award announced at the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards held as part of...
Jul 15, 2025
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Funding announced for over 600 South Australian sport and active recreation clubs impacted by drought
The Regional Drought Relief Round – introduced by the South Australian Government – is enabling 630 sport and active recreation clubs impacted by drought to access up to $5,000...
Jul 15, 2025
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Contemporary cultural festival ‘The Unconformity’ to transform Tasmania’s West Coast
Highly anticipated biennial contemporary cultural festival - The Unconformity - returns to Tasmania’s dramatic and distinctive West Coast town of Queenstown from 16th to 19th...
Jul 15, 2025
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Judo Australia names new General Manager to drive participation
Judo Australia has announced the appointment of Gareth Watkins as its new General Manager of Participation. With senior management experience across financial technology,...
Jul 14, 2025
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Australian Sport Volunteer Coalition releases its Year 3 Report
Australia’s Sport Volunteer Coalition has just released its Year 3 Sport Volunteer Coalition Report and will soon be launching a new and improved resource hub to help clubs...
Jul 14, 2025
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Stadium Taranaki immerses fans with hearing loss through assistive listening technology
New Plymouth's recently reopened Stadium Taranaki has enabled inclusion and accessibility for all patrons, ensuring that fans with hearing loss can enjoy the same immersive...
Jul 14, 2025
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Sport Singapore continues to enhance its facilities
Sport Singapore (SportSG) has revealed the refreshed Sengkang Sport Centre, which includes new water slides, dedicated space for smaller-scale fitness activities, and new...
Jul 14, 2025
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Lake Macquarie Council and Surf Life Saving NSW sign agreement for hosting Championship events
Under a landmark agreement with Surf Life Saving NSW, Lake Macquarie Council is set to host the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships from 2026-2028. Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam...
Jul 14, 2025
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New Fan experiences revealed for 2026 Perth Sail Grand Prix
The inaugural Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG will be offering multiple viewing options and fan experiences for the new sailing event in January 2026. Supported...
Jul 14, 2025
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Planning contract awarded for Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct
The planning contract to progress detailed design development of the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct has now been awarded to an alliance comprising Seymour Whyte,...
Jul 13, 2025
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North Sydney Oval secures new five-year cricket deal
North Sydney Council, in partnership with Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW, has announced a new five-year venue hire agreement for North Sydney Oval. As part of the...
Jul 13, 2025
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Swimming Australia Board stands by President Chris Fydler over allegations made by World Aquatics
Swimming Australia Chief Executive Rob Woodhouse has today confirmed that the body's President Chris Fydler will deny and defend recent allegations made by World Aquatics...
Jul 12, 2025
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