Christchurch in New Zealand looks set to build a new roofed stadium, several years after the 2011 earthquakes damaged AMI Stadium/Lancaster Park beyond repair. Read more
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World-class cricket is headed to Australia’s Gold Coast for the first time later this year with upgrades to Metricon Stadium making it Queensland’s newest home for first-class cricket. Read more
The NSW Government has done a U-turn on its plans to knock down the ANZ Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park in Australia and will renovate it instead. Read more
Football Federation South Australia (FFFSA) has announced plans to establish a multi-purpose football facility and headquarters at Gepps Cross in Adelaide. Read more
The new stand being built at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, is shaping up well. Read more
The Optus Stadium in Perth will open to the public for the first time this weekend with a special Community Open Day. Read more
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has allocated A$50 million in funding to seven rugby leagues clubs to help finance NRL Centres of Excellence. Read more
Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition against the New South Wales (NSW) government’s plans to demolish and rebuild two major sports stadiums in Sydney, Australia, at a cost of $2 billion. Read more
The Valley Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, is set to undergo a major redevelopment with a new grandstand, re-oriented racetrack and a revamped infield. Read more
The Western Australian State Government has confirmed that telecommunications company, Optus had secured naming rights for the Perth Stadium, which will now be known as Optus Stadium. Read more
Australian Football League (AFL) clubs the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers will play all home games at the new Perth Stadium, it has been confirmed. Read more
A new indoor arena for the New Zealand city of Wellington is a step closer, with mayors instructing the region’s economic development agency to begin work towards a business case for the project. Read more
Property and Infrastructure company Lendlease has been appointed project manager for the delivery of 15 competition venues for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Read more
Installation of the turf onto the Perth Stadium playing surface is now complete, bringing next year’s opening of the new venue another step closer.
The first 10 metre rolls of hybrid turf have been successfully laid as the new Perth Stadium continues to take shape. Read more
All Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games competition venues are ready for Games action with the completion of the A$16.5 million Gold Coast Hockey Centre. Read more
New Zealand’s national stadium, Eden Park, has announced a new five-year partnership with the world’s leading consumer electronics brand, Samsung Electronics. Read more
The Australian Football League’s (AFL) Geelong Cats have officially unveiled the completed stage 4 redevelopment of the Charles Brownlow Stand at Simonds Stadium. Read more
Perth’s new stadium will not be completed in time for the third Ashes Test between England and Australia in December. Read more
Tennis Australia and the state of Victoria are building a new 5,000-seat sunken show court and arena to ensure the Australian Open stays in Melbourne. Read more
