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Community coaches and officials sought for ASC Women’s Mentor Program

The Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Women’s Mentor Program is looking for community coaches and officials. The ASC Women’s Mentor Program supports women coaches and…

Dec 20, 2024 Education / Sport /

WACA Ground signs naming rights deal with Bunnings Warehouse

The WACA Ground has announced a short-term naming rights partnership with Bunnings Warehouse, designating the famous eastern and western grass banks at the historic venue as the…

Dec 19, 2024 Marketing / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Suncorp Stadium’s Annual Golf Day generates biggest ever charity donation

Suncorp Stadium has donated its biggest ever cheque to good causes following its Annual Charity Golf Day - which raised $100,000 for the activities of Hear and Say and new charity partner,…

Dec 19, 2024 Entertainment / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

Retiring Paris 2024 athletes to participate in AIS Gen32 Coach Program

Retiring Paris 2024 stars Eddie Ockenden (above left), Melissa Tapper and Jed Altschwager have been named in the second Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Gen32 Coach Program to help…

Dec 19, 2024 Education / Sport /

World Athletics moves to protect 25 athletes from online abuse

Following the release of findings from a four-year report analysing online abuse in athletics, World Athletics has offered 25 athletes year-round AI protection on their social media…

Dec 19, 2024 Safety / Security / Sport /

FIBA to debut new 3×3 competition in Bangkok

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced plans for a new 3×3 event that will debut in the Thailand capital of Bangkok. Set to feature teams from around the…

Dec 19, 2024 Events / Marketing / Sport /

Penrith Whitewater Stadium to host 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships

Penrith Whitewater Stadium will be hosting the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships from 1st-6th October – marking the first time the event has…

Dec 18, 2024 Events / Sport / Venues /

Athletics New Zealand secures funding boost from HPSNZ while swimming among NSOs to have funding reduced

High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) has announced that it will be investing $162.8 million directly into 36 National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) over the next four years through…

Dec 18, 2024 Events / Finance / Sport /