Tag: Australia

‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ Leichhardt Oval Stadium total rejig

Article posted by Coliseum, August 18^th, 2026

The Leichhardt Oval Stadium in Sydney (Australia) is set for its biggest transformation in decades with the Minns Labor Government approving a major redevelopment that will secure the future of one of Sydney’s great suburban sporting venues. Construction is expected to kick off following the 2026... » Read more

‘Must-play’ Sydney Afterpay Arena to keep fans in the moment

Article posted by Coliseum, August 14^th, 2026

After 10 years of being known as the Qudos Bank Arena (New South Wales, Australia) the Homebush live venue has officially been renamed the Afterpay Arena in what is a five-year partnership and the doors opened on July 23rd. The Afterpay Arena is Sydney’s ‘must-play’ arena and will provide the... » Read more

National Aquatic Centre ‘Undeniably-Queensland-water-themed’

Article posted by Coliseum, August 10^th, 2026

The design concepts for the new National Aquatic Centre in Brisbane (Australia) have been unveiled with the leading national practices – the ARM Architecture (a creative and innovative architecture practice working around Australia) and the NH Architecture (a Melbourne [Australia]-based group of... » Read more

Gold Coast City Council press pause on planned Gold Coast Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, August 6^th, 2026

The Gold Coast City Council has paused planning for the proposed 12,000 to 15,000-seat ⁠Gold Coast Arena at Carey Park in Southport (Australia). Funding Shortfall ‘goldcoastbulletin.com.au’ stated that the estimated project costs have ballooned to roughly $1 billion leaving the Council... » Read more

New Newcastle Arena gamechanger for ‘the Hunter’ Region

Article posted by Coliseum, July 16^th, 2026

Newcastle (Australia) will soon be home to a new world-class arena with the Minns Labor Government recently committing $14 million to unlock the next stage of planning for the New Newcastle Arena. ‘NSW GOVERNMENT’ stated that the plans include a new 12,000- capacity entertainment center and... » Read more

Brisbane Suncorp Stadium up-to-scratch refurbishments

Article posted by Coliseum, July 6^th, 2026

Brisbane’s (Australia) Suncorp Stadium will undergo its largest upgrade in more than 20 years ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The design work has commenced with construction expected to begin later this year. LED Wraparound ‘newsreel.com.au’ stated that the facelift of... » Read more

Brisbane Olympic Stadium build begins; First Nations peoples fume

Article posted by Coliseum, June 18^th, 2026

For generations the Aboriginal Elders say the waters at Brisbane’s (Australia) Victoria Park have been a place of healing. ‘SBS News’ stated that the heritage-listed site’s ‘healing waters’ were surrounded by fencing, earth‑moving machinery and police as work began on the $3.8 billion... » Read more