Tag: Australia

Work begins on ‘smart-look’ Sydney stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, August 13^th, 2020

Work commenced in full steam recently on the construction of the new-look Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, with the New South Wales (NSW) Government maintaining it will be ready in time to host the National Rugby League’s (NRL’s) 2022 Grand Final. The first slab of what will be a... » Read more

COVID-19 make a hotchpotch of AFL fixtures

Article posted by Coliseum, July 20^th, 2020

As Melbourne (Australia) grapples with surge in coronavirus cases, six Australian Football League (AFL) teams will relocate from Victoria to Queensland as the AFL scrambles to ensure the season is able to continue. The Australian Football League (AFL) is the pre-eminent and only fully professional... » Read more

Cowboys’ training centre beacon of hope

Article posted by Coliseum, July 7^th, 2020

The Australian professional rugby league football club – North Queensland Toyota Cowboys – along with the world – is trying to steer through the COVID-19 storm. However, a symbol of hope and regeneration for the region has been taking shape on the banks of the Ross River beside Queensland... » Read more

Australia, Kiwis land FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Article posted by Coliseum, June 30^th, 2020

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ promises to be eventful at multiple levels. On June 25th it was announced that Australia and New Zealand will stage the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™. This means that this edition of the Women’s World Cup will be the first in the Southern Hemisphere,... » Read more

Australia stadia to allow 10,000 fans

Article posted by Coliseum, June 24^th, 2020

Up to 10,000 people will be allowed in stadiums in Australia from July. The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given the go-ahead for the same recently. He said the changes could also apply for concerts and festivals. Morrison gave the green light in the second week of June when he... » Read more

Marvel Stadium puts AFL in driving seat

Article posted by Coliseum, June 18^th, 2020

Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, has proved to be the biggest strong point for the Australian Football League (AFL). AFL’s ownership of the Marvel Stadium has enabled the organization to secure finance to help it steer through the COVID-19 business downturn. The asset has put the AFL in... » Read more

‘The Gabba’ set to glow in all its grandeur

Article posted by Coliseum, June 15^th, 2020

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