Tag: Australia


‘The Gabba’ set to glow in all its grandeur

The Gabba upgrade

The Gabba in Australia – the crowning glory in Queensland’s sporting history – is getting a fresh lease of life, with work underway on an upgrade to public, corporate and media facilities at the stadium. The Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as The Gabba, is a major sports stadium... » Read more


Argentina to pull out of Rugby World Cup bid

Rugby World Cup Argentina 2027

Australia has come out as the frontrunner to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup after it became clear that Argentina will no longer be in the fray and is set to end its bid to stage the event. Argentina expressed its desire to bid for the event way back in 2016. Former World Rugby Vice-Chairman... » Read more


Oval Hotel set to open in September 2020

Adelaide Oval Hotel

Adelaide Oval will manage on its own a 138-room premium boutique hotel presently under construction around its eastern façade, and the opening date has been scheduled for September 2020 in time for cricket and summer events. Adelaide Oval is a sports ground in Adelaide, South Australia, located in... » Read more


Four bids submitted for FIFA women’s sporting showpiece

FIFA Women World Cup 2023

An important milestone has been reached vis-a-vis the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ bidding process. A deadline of December 13, 2019, was set for submitting the bids and four bids have been submitted by member associations who evinced keen interest in the entire bidding process. The following... » Read more


‘Market sounding’ to begin for new arena in Brisbane

Brisbane Live arena to be “put to market” to gauge the interest and concepts of private sector investors

A decision on which a lot of foot-dragging was done has finally been taken – the 18,000-seat entertainment precinct above Roma Street rail yards in Brisbane, Australia, will finally come up. Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk said that the Brisbane Live arena would be “put to market”... » Read more


Naming rights deal for North Queensland stadium

Australia's Queensland Country Bank Stadium

The North Queensland Stadium which is being built as a multifunctional space in South Townsville, Queensland, Australia, was officially named the Queensland Country Bank Stadium. To this end, the Queensland Country Credit Union signed a six-year naming rights deal with the venue recently. The new... » Read more


Western United Club strides ahead in stadium plan

Australia's Western United Wyndham City Stadium

The Australian professional soccer club – the A-League club Western United – has provided an update vis-a-vis the status of its plans for the Wyndham City Stadium in Australia, its proposed new home ground which will replace its current temporary home at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium. With site... » Read more


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