Australia
Women’s World Cup 2023 organisers seek impact beyond the field of play
SportBusiness speaks to Jane Fernandez, chief operating officer (Australia) of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
Major sports events have become important moments for change in society, she says
Australian GP drives large Foxtel audience but FTA viewership declines
The return of the Australian Grand Prix generated strong audiences for pay-television broadcaster Foxtel but the free-to-air audience for the Formula 1 race declined by 15 per cent
NRL explores pre-season match in US
Australia's National Rugby League is looking at running a pre-season match in the US, and could exploit its links to Hollywood to get the plan moving, according to media reports
Melbourne to host Presidents Cup in 2028, 2040
The Australian city of Melbourne has been selected to host the 2028 and 2040 editions of golf’s Presidents Cup.
Football Australia nets Cupra sponsorship deal
Football Australia has announced a wide-ranging sponsorship deal with Spanish car brand Cupra
AFC discussing ‘Asian Super League’ with leading federations and FMA
The Asian Football Confederation is discussing a revamped top-tier continental club competition with its leading federations and its exclusive commercial rights agency Football Marketing Asia, according…
Cricket Australia signs NFT licensing deals with Rario and BlockTrust
Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association are to release a range of digital collectibles after striking “multi-year” licensing agreements with non-fungible token companies Rario and B…
Asahi-owned Solo brand promoted as NRL non-alcoholic sponsor
Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) has signed an agreement with Asahi Lifestyle Beverages to make its carbonated soft drink brand Solo the league’s official non-alcoholic sponsor.
AFL chief executive McLachlan to stand down
Australian Football League chief executive Gillon McLachlan has announced he will leave the organisation at the end of the current season following eight years at the helm of the Australian rules football…
Victoria awarded 2026 Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have been awarded to cities across the Australian state of Victoria
Foxtel chief Delany says Australian sports must embrace entrepreneurialism to thrive
Foxtel chief executive Patrick Delany speaks exclusively to SportBusiness at the SportNXT conference in Melbourne.
AOC registers A$727,000 surplus for 2021
The Australian Olympic Committee recorded a surplus of A$727,000 ($540,000/€496,000) last year following increases in International Olympic Committee grants and returns from the Australian Olympic Foundation.
Foxtel IPO plans ‘back on hold’ amid uncertain investor demand
Plans to publicly float Australian pay-television operator Foxtel this year have been delayed due to uncertain demand among potential investors, according to reports in Australian newspapers
Former Dow CEO Liveris named Brisbane 2032 board president
Former Dow Chemical Company chief executive and chairman Andrew Liveris has been named as the president of the board of the organising committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
IMG selling global rights to Kambosos-Haney, Foxtel deal secured
IMG has been appointed by DiBella Entertainment to sell the global media rights for the forthcoming lightweight world title fight between George Kambosos Jr
Return of Australian Grand Prix attracts record crowd in Melbourne
Total attendance at last week's Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne was 419,114 over four days, according to organiser the Australian Grand Prix Corporation
5G to transform the live sports experience, industry leaders tell SportNXT
The 5G mobile data networks being rolled out around the world will profoundly change fan experiences at live sports venues, senior Australian industry executives told the SportNXT conference in Melbourne…
Victoria Racing Club announces ‘multi-year’ ticketing deal with Ticketmaster Australia
Victoria Racing Club has announced a new ticketing agreement with Ticketmaster Australia