Australia

Motorsport
Events

Formula 1 has agreed a new 10-year hosting deal with its current race promoter in Melbourne, meaning a Grand Prix will take place in the Australian city until at least 2035
Multiple Sports
Sports Betting

Australian sports betting company PointsBet has rejected a takeover offer exceeding A$220m (€145.2m/$152.1m) for its domestic division from US media group News Corporation.
Horse Racing
Sponsorship & Marketing

Japanese automotive manufacturer Lexus has agreed a two-year contract extension which will see it remain as principal partner of the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) and its showpiece horse race, the Melbourne…
Swimming
Media

Australian free-to-air broadcaster Nine has acquired rights for the Fina World Aquatics Championships taking place June 18-July 3 in Budapest
Multiple Sports
Stadia

Sydney Football Stadium is to host a triple-header of sports events to celebrate reopening after a A$828m ($598.4m/€553.1m) redevelopment, the New South Wales government has announced.
Rugby League
Media

The opening match of this year’s State of Origin rugby league representative series drew 1.8
Motorcycling
Sponsorship & Marketing

Hong Kong-based digital collectibles brand Animoca Brands has been unveiled as the title sponsor of MotoGP events in Aragon and Australia this year
Multiple Sports
Host Broadcast & Production

US-based live steaming and remote production technology provider Live U has announced the acquisition of Australia-based broadcast solutions company, and its regional representative, Pacific Live Media…
Football
Media

Australian telecoms operator Optus has acquired rights to the 2024 Uefa European Championship
Multiple Sports
Media

James Warburton, the chief executive of Australian free-to-air broadcaster Seven West Media, has called on the newly-elected Australian government to tighten the country’s 'anti-siphoning' laws to stop s…
Rugby Union
Events

The World Rugby Sevens Series is to return to Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic as part of its biggest season to date, organisers have…
Australian Rules Football
Finance & Law

The Tasmanian state government has offered to contribute A$150m ($107.8m/€161m) to the establishment of a new Australian Football League (AFL) franchise based in the region, according to media reports.
Motorsport
Events

Extreme E, the electric off-road motor racing series, has gained its first team from the Asia-Pacific region after Australia-based XE Sports Group announced its participation in the series from next year
Basketball
Media

Pay-television broadcaster ESPN has secured a deal for exclusive rights in Australia to International Basketball Federation (Fiba) events for four years
Cricket
Events

Cricket Australia has revealed a big schedule of home men's national team cricket during the 2022-23 season, swollen by bilateral series that have been postponed over the last couple of years due to the…
Multiple Sports
Media

Australian telco Optus has announced price increases for its sports subscription streaming service, Optus Sport. From August 1, Optus Sport’s new subscription price will be A$24.99 ($17.96/€16.69)
Motorsport
Sponsorship & Marketing

Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has been appointed as a brand ambassador of cryptocurrency firm OKX
Australian Rules Football
Fan Engagement

Australian Football League (AFL) crowds are at their lowest level in more than 25 years, according to reports