Tag: Australia

Australia, New Zealand venues as vax sites

Article posted by Coliseum, September 7^th, 2021

Major venues across Australia and New Zealand has swapped sport and entertainment for vaccines, becoming sites for mass vaccinations against the dreaded COVID-19 disease which is causing havoc in Australia while the situation has stabilized in New Zealand a little. The ‘Australasian Leisure... » Read more

WACA makeover work finally gets a kickstart

Article posted by Coliseum, September 6^th, 2021

Work has commenced on the long-awaited upgrades to the iconic Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground in Perth, Australia. Premier Mark McGowan, Western Australia (WA) Minister for Planning Rita Saffioti, Western Australia (WA) Minister for Sport and Recreation Tony Buti, Federal... » Read more

Queensland to host remaining rugby fixtures

Article posted by Coliseum, September 1^st, 2021

Queensland (Australia) will host eight of the remaining Rugby Championship Tests following a COVID-enforced change to the schedule. The ‘BBC Sport’ stated that New Zealand and Australia are presently subject to lockdowns and the All Blacks (the New Zealand men’s national rugby union team)... » Read more

AFL showpiece in Perth as Victoria Delta-hit

Article posted by Coliseum, September 1^st, 2021

Optus Stadium (Australia) has been confirmed as custodian of Australia’s ultimate sporting event – the 2021 Toyota Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final. The 2021 Grand Final will be played in Perth for the first time in AFL history after the game’s spiritual home, the MCG, was... » Read more

WA all agog for FIFA women’s showcase

Article posted by Coliseum, August 30^th, 2021

Works have commenced on Western Australia’s (WA) $32.5 million State Football Centre being built in Queens Park in the City of Canning and set for completion in 2023, in time for it to be used as a training facility for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ to be hosted by Australia and New... » Read more

Socceroos-China World Cup qualifier at Qatar

Article posted by Coliseum, August 25^th, 2021

World Cup host Qatar will stage the Australia national football team – Socceroos – qualifier against China next month. ‘The Australian’ stated that Football Australia officials are in advanced talks with their Qatari counterparts, with confirmation expected this week that Qatar’s... » Read more

‘Australia must act now to bag FIFA showcase’

Article posted by Coliseum, August 20^th, 2021

Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson has acknowledged that Australia must find a suitable co-host if it wants to be successful in any attempt to host a FIFA World Cup™. ‘The Age’ stated that Johnson confirmed the game has renewed its interest in hosting a men’s World Cup, 11... » Read more