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Investment consortium completes acquisition of WNBL competition

An investment consortium comprising of the Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate and the National Basketball League (NBL) has announced the completed of its acquisition of a majority interest in…

Nov 18, 2024 Finance / Sport /

MotoGP unveils its new identity and branding

MotoGP has revealed its new identity via a logo created by independent design studio, Pentagram with MotoGP advising it’s a complete evolution of the brand, including artwork,…

Nov 18, 2024 Design / Events / Marketing / Sport /

Targa launches new event in partnership with Alpine Resorts Victoria

Following a turbulent few years for Targa after multiple tragedies at Targa Tasmania, a new event has been launched in partnership with Alpine Resorts Victoria. Targa Tasmania is an…

Nov 18, 2024 Events / Safety / Sport / Tourism /

World Aquatics launches 2025 support program to drive athlete development and global growth

World Aquatics has officially opened the application process for its 2025 Support Program, offering funding to National Federations for innovative projects aimed at fostering global growth…

Nov 18, 2024 Aquatics / Sport /

SParms becomes Official Sun Protection Supplier for Australian golf majors

Australian brand SParms has become the Official Sun Protection Supplier for the upcoming two Australian golf majors, the BMW Australian PGA Championship and ISPS HANDA Australian Open.…

Nov 18, 2024 Design / Environment / Events / Golf / Safety /

Works commence on matchday facility upgrades at Launceston’s UTAS Stadium

Construction is now underway on matchday facility upgrades at the UTAS (University of Tasmania) Stadium redevelopment in Launceston. As of last week, arrangements for the works were…

Nov 18, 2024 ByNigel Benton Government / Sport / Venues /

World Surf League to expand elite women’s competition for 2026 season

The World Surf League has announced that it is to increase the size of the women’s Championship Tour field from 18 surfers to 24 for each event as of its 2026 season. The new format…

Nov 17, 2024 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Events / Sport /

NSW Government to allow sale of full-strength beers at Sydney’s Accor and CommBank stadiums

After being banned for more than a decade, the NSW Government is to allow the sale of full-strength beers at the Accor and CommBank stadiums in Western Sydney. Currently, fans attending…

Nov 17, 2024 Hospitality / Safety / Sport / Venues /