Tag: Australia

Funding split to build Brisbane 2032 venues

Article posted by Coliseum, February 21^st, 2023

The Federal and the Queensland State Government have agreed on an almost 50-50 funding split to build or remodel venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics (Australia). ‘AP’ stated that the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Queensland State capital on February 17th to make the... » Read more

York Park Stadium Phase I upgrade plans

Article posted by Coliseum, February 8^th, 2023

Plans for a $65 million upgrade of the York Park Stadium in Launceston (Australia) were unveiled recently – but the second and third stages of the project remain unfunded. ‘ABC News’ stated that the upgrade will include a new Eastern Stand, improved playing facilities and a new... » Read more

Fans make a beeline for Australian Open

Article posted by Coliseum, February 7^th, 2023

The Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks, organizers said recently, despite the absence of some big-name players and schedule disruptions due to rain. ‘Reuters’ stated that a record 839,192 fans flocked to Melbourne Park... » Read more

Netstrata-Jubilee Stadium bonhomie on

Article posted by Coliseum, February 3^rd, 2023

The Georges River Council recently announced that the strata management company Network Strata Services Pty Limited (‘Netstrata’) will continue as the naming rights sponsor of the Jubilee Stadium in Carlton, Australia. The venue has had the same name since January 2019. ‘Georges River... » Read more

2023 FIFA women’s show targets humongous fans

Article posted by Coliseum, February 1^st, 2023

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ has targeted over 100,000 fans for the epic opening matchday. ‘FIFA’ stated that the first match to take place in Australia of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be an even bigger celebration, with co-host country Australia now facing the Republic of... » Read more

Queensland venues’ sip sustainably initiative

Article posted by Coliseum, February 1^st, 2023

Trials are underway at Brisbane, Townsville and Gold Coast stadiums in Queensland (Australia) that are testing alternatives to single-use drinking cups. ‘Al Circle’ quoted Stirling Hinchliffe, Sports Minister, as stating, “At this past weekend’s Brisbane Heat (Australian men’s... » Read more

Asahi Beverages-ASM Global full-of-fizz deal

Article posted by Coliseum, January 20^th, 2023

Asahi Lifestyle Beverages has signed a landmark five-year partnership to exclusively supply non-alcoholic drinks to some of the biggest entertainment venues in Australia. ‘ASM Global and RAC Arena’ stated that the landmark deal with ASM Global includes nine venues in Australia with combined... » Read more