Author: Kirollos Tadros
Residents of Sydney’s Northern Beaches are voicing strong opposition to a proposed 39.6 percent rate hike put forward by the local council. The proposed increase would result in an average rise of $673 for households and $1,611 for businesses, according to a recent community survey. Liberal MPs James Griffin and Matt Cross, representing the areas of Manly and Davidson, have criticized the proposal, calling it “out of touch with the community.” In a joint statement, they expressed concerns over the financial strain it would place on local households and small businesses, warning that it would only add to the growing…
Blacktown City Football Club (FC) boasts a 70-year history of representing the city that shares its name and is the defending NSW Football Champions. At the beginning of the 2023 season, they proudly announced a long-term partnership with Walker Corporation as their ‘Principal Partner’ for both the Senior Men and Senior Women teams. This partnership is in line with the philosophy of Blacktown City to create a sporting icon for the city it represents. Walker Corporation’s commitment to transforming places is aligned with Blacktown City’s vision to build on its reputation, history, and culture. Chairman Bob Turner expressed his excitement…
Justin Pascoe, Wests Tigers CEO, speaks about the team’s new Zurich Centre of Excellence, their involvement in the community and the future of the prevailing sporting team. KT: The new Zurich Centre of Excellence was officially opened in November 2022. Why are these facilities so important for the team, stakeholders and the community? JP: The Zurich centre of excellence which is one part of the Concord community and Sports precinct has been over seven years in the making with the major focus being on creating an environment where our athletes and staff can thrive, and the facility be activated with…
Monday 27 February 2023 saw the NBA launch their 14th NBA Basketball school, located at Basketball Australia’s (BA) Centre of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra, Australia. NBA Basketball Academy Australia has created a thorough curriculum that has been certified by the NBA and will be taught by NBA-approved coaches with the help of NBA coaches, former NBA players, and player development experts. The program will be held in cutting-edge basketball venues and will use actual NBA game balls to give participants a true NBA experience. The program aims to augment basketball proficiency, physical prowess, and personal…
Five-time Golden Ball winner Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Saudi club Al-Nassr after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, in a transfer that shook the world. The news about his sensational $285 million-a-year move was all over media headlines in the first days of 2023, when it destroyed the dreams of Australian football fans who still believed in the possibility of seeing CR7 in the A-league. After these reports were published and revealed the enormous sum of money to be paid up to Ronaldo’s bank account, it’s even funnier how could anyone possibly dream about his move Down Under. Whether it…
As we all take stock of 2022, Qatar is cleaning up following an EPIC World Cup tournament. FIFA has brought us the most prestigious event in all of sports and world entertainment, the FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is the most viewed tournament of the world game witnessed by not only football fans but also by non-football fans of all ages and all Nations as the world united 32 countries together to show their pride for their country. Qatar managed to host the 22nd FIFA World Cup despite their extremely hot climate and various controversies. As the World Cup…