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James Croll
With a background in adventure tourism, events management and marketing, James Croll is a regular contributor to Australasian Leisure Management and Asian Leisure Business.
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24th October 2022 - Canberra announced as host for the Australian Masters Games in 2025
8th August 2022 - Funding boost to deliver new Canberra theatre
12th April 2022 - Federal Government commits to upgrades at Canberra’s AIS Arena
14th March 2022 - GIO extends naming rights deal for Canberra Stadium
10th March 2022 - ACT Government’s single-use plastics ban expanded to include Manuka Oval and GIO Stadium
9th March 2022 - Canberra’s GIO Stadium becomes first neutral venue to host 2022 Women’s State of Origin
15th November 2021 - ACT Government delivers financial boost for Canberra sporting venues and participation
18th June 2021 - Stakeholders reveal plans for new major venues across Australia
27th October 2020 - Site of Canberra’s Olympic Pool identified as preferred location for new ACT stadium
11th September 2020 - ACT Government to double GIO Stadium capacity limit for Super Rugby AU Final
15th March 2020 - GIO Stadium unveils new video screen and female-friendly changerooms
9th March 2020 - Official opening for new Canberra Raiders base
4th July 2019 - GIO Stadium Canberra to get $440,000 security upgrade
23rd January 2016 - Brumbies agree five year GIO Stadium deal
9th September 2014 - GIO Stadium Canberra to get facelift for AFC Asian Cup
26th February 2014 - Redevelopment on hold at GIO Stadium Canberra
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