Sydney stadiums
Allianz Stadium had to close for 10 weeks to fix the drainage. Now they’ve had to re-lay turf
After repairing drainage issues that plagued Allianz Stadium last year, Venues NSW has been forced to re-lay the central corridor of the playing surface due to the poor state of the turf.
- Jonathan Drennan
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Cathy Freeman returns to Olympic stadium 25 years on as first inductee into hall of fame
Cathy Freeman was honoured on Monday night in a ceremony celebrating 25 years since the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
- Frances Howe
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- City life
How Parramatta nabbed one of the world’s biggest stars for a one-night-only concert
Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian mega-star. If you haven’t heard of him, you will have by the end of October.
- Anthony Segaert
The vision was a $300m ‘world-class destination’. But something’s missing from the plans
Plans to turn an ageing Sydney leagues club into an entertainment precinct are progressing, but there’s been some changes to the original vision.
- Ellie Busby
West is best for Bunnies under stadium deal, says sports minister
Souths will play rivals the Roosters on Friday at Allianz Stadium, but the NSW government won’t let them out of their Homebush deal and move closer to home.
- Chris Barrett
Allianz Stadium cost $828m but becomes a lake after rain. An investigation has discovered why
Allianz Stadium will be shut down for 10 weeks of repair works over summer after a review of the poor drainage at the new venue identified the cause.
- Jasper Bruce and Scott Bailey
‘Marrickville isn’t western Sydney’: Calls for AFLW Giants to return to the west
This year, the Greater Western Sydney Giants AFLW team will play a total of six home games: four in Marrickville, two in Canberra and none in western Sydney.
- Ellie Busby
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- Football Australia
Maradona played there. Now Sydney’s iconic stadium may lose its World Cup qualifiers
Newly released documents reveal Football Australia has threatened not to play high-stakes Socceroos and Matildas internationals at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium.
- Chris Barrett
Sydney FC to seek millions in compensation over Allianz Stadium drainage fiasco
A review is expected to recommend the stadium be shut down for at least six weeks to fix the playing surface, meaning the Sky Blues will have to take their home games on the road again.
- Vince Rugari
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
Ex-Tiger reaches seven-figure settlement with club; Dons’ injury crisis deepens
A former Richmond defender has settled with the Tigers over allegations the club mistreated his injury. Meanwhile, Essendon’s injury woes have worsened yet again.
- Jon Pierik and Vince Rugari