Tag: Australia

WA muster support for NRL franchise

Article posted by Coliseum, November 16^th, 2022

Western Australia (WA) has kicked off a campaign for a State-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise beyond 2023. ‘perth now’ stated that work is now underway to find a third party bid the Labor Government can support, amid expectations that the NRL will expand to 18 teams from 17 after the... » Read more

OVG joins ASM in race to build Brisbane arena

Article posted by Coliseum, November 7^th, 2022

A major international entertainment and sports company has entered the race to build one of Brisbane’s (Australia) main Olympic venues, turning what was a market-led proposal into a competitive tender process. ‘brisbane times’ stated that the US-based Oak View Group (OVG) will bid to build... » Read more

UFC to make a ‘splash’ back to Aussie shores

Article posted by Coliseum, October 21^st, 2022

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, announced on October 10th its return to Australia for UFC 284 at Perth’s RAC Arena on February 12th, 2023. ‘UFC’ stated that in partnership with the Western Australian Government, through... » Read more

Bonanza for Australia Winter sports

Article posted by Coliseum, October 12^th, 2022

Australia’s Winter Olympic and Paralympic sports can plan their entire 2026 Games campaigns with confidence, with the Australian Government and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) announcing recently it will invest $28.6 million in core funding over the next four years. ‘AIS’ stated that... » Read more

ASM Global boss of Suncorp Stadium yet again!

Article posted by Coliseum, October 5^th, 2022

The Queensland Government (Australia) through Stadiums Queensland has reappointed entertainment experiences company ASM Global as Manager of Brisbane’s iconic Suncorp Stadium for a five-year period from January 1st, 2023. ‘ASM Global’ stated that ASM Global Asia Pacific, with venues across... » Read more

Mallam in Football Australia top of heap role

Article posted by Coliseum, October 5^th, 2022

Football Australia recently announced the appointment of Mel Mallam as General Counsel. ‘Football Australia’ stated that Mallam returns to Australia having lived in Zürich, Switzerland, for the past 15 years working with several global brands and will commence with Football Australia on... » Read more

Telstra ‘vision’ for AFL Blind fans

Article posted by Coliseum, September 21^st, 2022

Australian telecommunications company Telstra has recently announced a new project, designed to improve the gameday experience for the Australian Football League (AFL) fans that are visually impaired, using the power of 5G. ‘AFL’ stated that over 400,000 people in Australia are either blind or... » Read more