The Star expands Gold Coast Marathon deal to include title rights
The Star Gold Coast has signed its first major partnership since its recent rebrand, becoming the naming rights sponsor of a key event at the 2017 Gold Coast Marathon.Read more
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Federal Government to channel $30m into "niche" and women's sport
Pay-TV operators will get $30m in funding to broadcast women's sport and other "less sustainable" sports as part of the new package of media reforms, which will also include anti-siphoning changes and a ban on wagering during live sports.Read more
High-flying Crows add Grill'd and re-sign six
Half a dozen long-term sponsors have renewed ties with the ladder-topping Adelaide Crows, while healthy burger chain Grill'd has signed a new deal with the club.Read more
Football NSW lures Qatar-based exec home to fill CEO vacancy
Former Football Federation Australia communications chief and sports administration veteran, Stuart Hodge, has been appointed Football NSW's chief executive officer.Read more
Red Energy taps rugby grassroots as part of QLD market push
The Queensland Reds Super Rugby outfit has secured a wide-ranging partnership with Red Energy following the energy retailer's launch into south-east Queensland.Read more
AFL opens new sponsorship asset with DrinkWise
The alcohol industry's responsible drinking body, DrinkWise, has signed on as the first-ever sponsor of the AFL's score review system after a technological tweak opened up the new asset.Read more
"Seismic shift" in commercial momentum for women's sport: Nielsen
Despite still being in its 'start-up' phase, consumer interest in women's sport is already at an all-time high, with research from Nielsen Sports showing that elite women's sport is already hitting almost 5 million eyeballs annually.Read more
ARU second-in-command resigns
Bill Pulver's second-in-charge at the Australian Rugby Union, Rob Clarke, has resigned from his position as chief operating officer.Read more
Melbourne Symphony returns to surplus; Emirates renews
Solid sponsorship gains has restored the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to a strong financial position, while principal sponsor Emirates has signed a long-term renewal.Read more
Luxury auto brand signs 'ground-breaking' Bulldogs deal
The restructuring of the Western Bulldogs' top-tier assets has paid off in record time, with the AFL side securing its first-ever auto sponsor as principal partner on a seven-figure deal.Read more
