Tag: Australia

Tasmania venue to redefine Tasmanian sport

Article posted by Coliseum, June 29^th, 2021

The $56 million upgrade to the Derwent Entertainment Centre (largest indoor arena in Tasmania), which is in progress at Glenorchy (Australia) and when completed will become the heart of Tasmanian entertainment and sport, will be named MyState Bank Arena. ‘MyState Bank Arena’ stated that MyState... » Read more

Brisbane takes the box seat for Games 2032

Article posted by Coliseum, June 18^th, 2021

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) decided on June 10th to propose Brisbane (Australia) 2032 to the upcoming International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session as host for the Games of the XXXV Olympiad as their bid was “irresistible”. The decision followed a... » Read more

‘Crows’ wings clipped for ‘flying’ sans masks

Article posted by Coliseum, June 11^th, 2021

The wings of the professional Australian rules football club – Adelaide Crows – has been clipped with the Australian Football League (AFL) announcing that it has slapped on the ‘Crows’ a $50,000 fine following a breach of AFL COVID-19 protocols. ‘Australasian Leisure Management’... » Read more

Victoria stadia among 70 COVID exposure sites

Article posted by Coliseum, May 31^st, 2021

A seven-day snap lockdown has been declared in Victoria (Australia) as the State’s COVID-19 outbreak grows. This is the fourth lockdown imposed in Victoria since coronavirus spelt doom on the world in March 2020. The seven-day circuit breaker lockdown was announced on May 28th, 2021 over a highly... » Read more

‘Australian soccer must chase Green goals’

Article posted by Coliseum, May 28^th, 2021

The 2019-2020 devastating bushfires in Australia left behind a trail of destruction and also took a toll on people’s lives. Football was also significantly impacted by the bushfires, with high-level games standing postponed due to poor air quality caused by bushfire smoke and community clubs were... » Read more

Marvel Stadium upgrade with fans in mind

Article posted by Coliseum, May 27^th, 2021

Celebrated integrated building, infrastructure and rail company John Holland is the official building partner of the Marvel Stadium and stadium precinct upgrade (Australia). The ‘AFL’ stated that John Holland is one of the nation’s leading integrated infrastructure and property companies and... » Read more

AFL ‘Lionesses’ to roar in plush den

Article posted by Coliseum, May 19^th, 2021

Construction has begun on the new, $70 million, 10,000-person boutique stadium – to be named Brighton Homes Arena – which will serve as the home venue for the Australian Football League (AFL) Women’s reigning 2021 premiers, the Brisbane Lions (Australian rules football club). Weather... » Read more