Articles by Chris Egan
Follow @perthforeverNew lighting first step in Olympics upgrade for Barlow Park
New broadcast TV lighting will be installed at Barlow Park in Cairns, as the venue begins its upgrade to host football matches during the 2032 Olympic Games.
Full StoryStadiums announced for 2021-22 Ashes series
England’s men and women’s cricket teams will tour Australia this summer in the latest instalment of the Ashes.
Full StoryPerth Stadium expandable to 70k
The new Perth Stadium has been designed to allow easy modification of the venue to 70,000 seats.
Full StoryNIB Stadium turf could be completed earlier
The turf reconstruction at NIB Stadium could be completed in a shorter timeframe than the government has scheduled and a more flexible 'handover' date should be adopted according to leading turf scientist Bernie Proctor.
Full StorySubiaco could host Glory
The home of football in Western Australia is on track to once again host Perth Glory due to the unavailability of NIB Stadium for the round one clash against Adelaide United.
Full StorySuncorp Stadium flood may need an open chequebook
The devastating images of floodwaters at Suncorp Stadium may require an open chequebook according to Turf Research Scientist Bernie Proctor.
Full StoryIt's all about turf
In the international sporting world, turf is important. Very important. Venues around Australia are increasingly under the pump for delivering poor grass surfaces.
Full StoryRushton Park Redevelopment to start in Feb 2010
The long awaited for Rushton Park redevelopment will commence in 2010 with demolition tenders going out next week for the old stand. The 8 million dollar project will be the best in the WAFL.
Full StoryGrandstand under threat at Eftel Oval
The grandstand is under threat at Eftel Oval (formerly Lathlain Park) with the Town of Victoria Park presenting its preferred option of demolition for a new facility at Eftel Oval.
Full StoryWARL warn Perth: Jim Beam Cup support is crucial for NRL bid
Bill Nosworthy has a sound warning for the people of Perth, support the Reds in the Jim Beam Cup and the likelihood of NRL games increases, don't and the foundations of WA Rugby League are in jeopardy.
Full StoryMembers Equity a venue worth fighting for
Members Equity Stadium is a beacon of history in a diverse and buzzing part of the Western Australian capital, which continues to be subject to consideration of stadium development.
Full StoryAllia and League seek to bring International action to Perth
Allia Venue Management and Rugby League WA are committed to bringing Rugby League to Members Equity Stadium, despite the failure of securing a Rugby World Cup game, losing out to Townsville.
Full StoryAllia holding out hope for MES redevelopment
Allia Holding CEO Peter Bauchop has claimed the figures used to state that a 35,000 seat rectangular stadium is unviable from the major stadia taskforce, does not hold weight.
Full StoryWA Baseball continues to be the flagship entity of Australian Baseball
WA Baseball did not want to confirm the new Australian Baseball League, but you can suggest that the new membership package on the way really confirms its intention for the future.
Full StoryAustralian Baseball League crucial for New South Wales Baseball
The CEO of NSW Baseball, Glen Willot, says it's crucial for the future of Baseball in his state that the new Australian Baseball League becomes a success.
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