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Football Australia announces first sanctions against Melbourne Victory after AAMI Park pitch invasion

Football Australia has handed out a series of initial penalties against Melbourne Victory following ugly scenes that caused the abandonment of last weekend’s Melbourne derby. The…

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Dec 23, 2022 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Major upgrade completed on Centennial Park’s E.S Marks athletics field

Work has been completed on the $4.8 million redevelopment of Sydney’s historic E.S. Marks Athletics Field at Centennial Park delivering local juniors state-of-the-art facilities and…

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Dec 23, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Tasmania Government presents business case for new Hobart stadium

The Tasmania Government has released its business case for its planned new Hobart stadium, seeking $240 million from the Federal Government towards the new roofed venue that would be the…

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Dec 23, 2022 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Australian Sports Commission announces Women Leaders in Sport grant recipients

The Australian Sports Commission has announced that an AFLW captain and an assistant coach of the women’s Volleyroos are among the successful recipients of a Women Leaders in Sport…

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Dec 23, 2022 Education / Finance / Sport /

 
 

Netball Australia welcomes AusPlay data showing rising participation

Netball Australia has welcomed AusPlay data showing that community participation in the sport is thriving with participation levels exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Recent data released by…

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Dec 22, 2022 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Lotteries Fund backing to help Hamilton City Council create active community parks

Hamilton City Council has announced that it has this week received an award of $1 million towards two play, open space and sport projects from the Lottery Grants Board. 2023 will see…

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Dec 22, 2022 Finance / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Major sports reject need for more regulation of online gambling

The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS), the body representing Australia’s principal sporting codes, has rejected calls for more regulation of online…

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Dec 22, 2022 Finance / Government / Sport /

 
 

Essendon Football Club apologises to former Chief Executive

The Essendon Football Club has apologised to Andrew Thorburn over its handling of his short stint as its Chief Executive. Thorburn chose to resign just one day after being appointed to…

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Dec 22, 2022 Legal / Sport /

 
 

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