$363m Upgrade for Melbourne Park
19/01/10 Melbourne will become the first Grand Slam host in the world to boast three undercover courts under a major redevelopment of the Melbourne Tennis Centre.
Festival to christen Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
27/12/09 Melbourne is likely to enjoy a week-long festival of football to open the new rectangular stadium, with games of top-class rugby league and union, as well as a soccer showpiece, being planned to launch the striking 31,000-seat-capacity venue.
Etihad Stadium open to World Cup games
10/12/09 Etihad Stadium boss Ian Collins is keeping an open mind about his venue possibly hosting soccer World Cup matches.
ANZ Stadium redevelopment plans to lure World Cup Final
10/12/09 Sydney's ANZ Stadium is planning a $150 million makeover including a roof and improved seating in a bid to lure the FIFA World Cup Final should Australia win the rights to host the event in 2018 or 2022.
New Melbourne E-Gate Stadium can end cup bid row
10/12/09 A new boutique AFL stadium, modified to host World Cup soccer games, has emerged as a possible solution to the venue crisis that threatens to derail Australia's World Cup bid.
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Original plans for Melbourne's Telstra Dome had a fourth tier surrounding the arena. Capacity would have been over 65,000, however due to extreme costs, this plan never went ahead.
Royal Melbourne has long been considered the best golf course in Australia. But no more. Australian Golf Digest explains the decision to make Kingston Heath top of the pops.
Founding Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna will stand down from the final year of his contract, and be replaced by former Socceroos mentor Graham Arnold.
You little beauty: footy is back! With the NAB Cup starting this week, it's time to put down the cricket bat, pick up the Sherrin - and take a screamer with our predictions for 2010.
Off the drink and off the road, controversial playmaker Todd Carney is determined to steer clear of trouble in his return to the NRL with Sydney Roosters this season.
The Brumbies will throw a Test-strength pack at the Western Force in their opening Super 14 rugby clash, with Rocky Elsom and Matt Giteau named in the side.
Western Force utility back Mark Bartholomeusz is confident he has what it takes to make the five-eighth position his own, starting with Friday night's Super 14 blockbuster against the Brumbies in Perth.
Forgotten superstar Anthony Minichiello says his injury woes are firmly behind him and is ready to show the NRL he is still the best fullback in the game.
