News: Surfaces

New Australian Standard for turf use

After many months of investment in research and trialling from the Australian turf industry, using turf as an erosion control method is now officially listed as an Australian Standard.…

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Sep 4, 2017 Environment / Parks / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Aura Sport named official Commonwealth Games partner

Brisbane-based sports flooring company Aura has been named as an official partner of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). Announced last week by Queensland Commonwealth Games…

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Sep 1, 2017 Events / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Perth Stadium playing surface installation completed

Installation of the turf onto the Perth Stadium playing surface is now complete marking another step towards completion of the 60,000-seat venue in early 2018. With the installation of…

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Aug 23, 2017 Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Gabba curator Kevin Mitchell jnr to retire after Ashes

Brisbane venue The Gabba is set to recruit a new head curator, with legendary Grounds Manager Kevin Mitchell Jr. set to retire after this year’s Ashes Test in November. Following in…

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Aug 22, 2017 Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

New QBE Stadium sportsfield enhances ability to host community events

The upgrade of QBE Stadium’s outer oval with a new hybrid turf surface has boosted the Auckland venue’s ability to host high-performance and community sports activity…

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Aug 14, 2017 Recreation / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

MCG seeks new head groundsman after departure of Tony Gordon

The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is to undertake a global search for a suitable replacement for Melbourne Cricket Ground head groundsman and Arenas Operations Manager Tony Gordon whose…

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Aug 11, 2017 Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

FIH publishes new standards for hockey turf and facilities

Building on the success of its Quality Program for Hockey Turf, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched new standards for hockey turfs, hockey fields and Hockey5s courts.…

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Jul 28, 2017 Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Australian Government contributes $4 million to back Indigenous students’ sport and study

The Federal Government will be backing Indigenous students in their education and study through a $4 million investment in a new Centre for Aboriginal Excellence and Leadership at the Port…

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Jul 24, 2017 Culture / Education / Government / Surfaces /

 
 

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