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Hockey Australia boss David Pryles steps down

Wednesday, 10 Jun 2026 12:05am

Hockey Australia (HA) CEO, David Pryles has resigned after four and a half years in the job.

Tennis Australia plucks NRL boss Abdo to serve future growth

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 11:19pm

Andrew Abdo will be the new CEO of Tennis Australia (TA) after a global recruitment search attracted 150 applicants.

Ticketek Entertainment Group changes CEO to meet new challenges

Thursday, 21 May 2026 11:31pm

Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has announced that group CEO Brad Banducci will step down at the end of May.

Budget nudges gambling reform with funding details

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 11:00pm

The Albanese government’s Federal Budget has added new detail to its gambling reform agenda to include funding for enforcement, online regulation and harm minimisation.

Red Bull butts IWIY studio drinks supply into Origin content contract

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 10:59pm

Creative production studio I Want It Yesterday (IWIY) has expanded ties with Red Bull Australia after producing social-led content for the brand’s State of Origin campaign dubbed Mates of Origin.

Russell Corp passes Sherrin and Spalding into Gray-Nicolls Sports’ court

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:19pm

Sherrin and Spalding brands owner Russell Corp Australia was acquired by Gray-Nicolls Sports Pty Ltd on 4 May.

Marketeer Malina goes it alone with boutique sponsorship agency

Monday, 11 May 2026 11:03pm

Experienced sports and entertainment marketing executive Paul Malina has launched Backline Sports and Entertainment.

M+C Saatchi sport, entertainment specialists in Australian branch reset

Thursday, 23 Apr 2026 11:34pm

M+C Saatchi has restructured its sport and entertainment offering in Australia to what it describes as an “integrated model” for services covering sponsorships, PR and social media influence rather than operating as a standalone unit.