Funding announced for Victoria and WA stadia upgrades Friday, 21 May 2010 08:36pm The WA Government has pledged over $80 million for the upgrade of ME Bank Stadium in Perth, while the Federal Government will kick in $3.5 million for the redevelopment of Melbourne's Victoria Park AFL ground. Read more
Bundaberg focusing on NRL partnerships at club level Friday, 21 May 2010 08:16pm Building engagement with consumers and retailers through club level NRL partnerships is a key priority for Bundaberg Rum, according to Diageo's new national events & sponsorship manager, David McKenna. Read more
Lexus seeks wider audience through rugby deal Friday, 21 May 2010 08:15pm As tipped by Sponsorship News last month, Lexus has become the official motor vehicle partner of the Australian Rugby Union. Read more
Westpac signs City to Surf deals Thursday, 20 May 2010 09:37pm Westpac Bank has announced new partnerships with both the Sydney and Perth City to Surf fun run events. Read more
NRL sponsorship up $3 million on last year Thursday, 20 May 2010 08:52pm NRL sponsorship, membership and attendances have all recorded significant rises so far this season, according to the code's State of the Game report. Read more
Tiger Woods offer makes mockery of sponsorship industry: Sponsorship Australasia Wednesday, 19 May 2010 08:51pm The inclusion of a 'no moral judgement' clause in an athlete endorsement deal would go against the fundamental concept of most sponsorship relationships, says Sponsorship Australasia president Bruce Kaider. Read more
Lack of arts sponsorship a "chronic problem": festival organisers Wednesday, 19 May 2010 06:04pm The organisers of the Australian Dance Festival fear the event faces the same fate as the schools' Rock Eisteddfod if it can't address a funding shortfall. Read more
$1.4 million funding for regional events: Queensland Events Wednesday, 19 May 2010 04:55pm The Queensland Government has announced more than $1.4 million in funding to help bankroll 60 regional events across Queensland. Read more
Storm not discussing major deals yet Tuesday, 18 May 2010 09:49pm NRL club the Melbourne Storm has played down media speculation linking it to a potential sponsorship deal with Crown Casino. Read more
New stadiums for Perth, Canberra and Sydney: World Cup bid Tuesday, 18 May 2010 08:36pm Australia's bid book for the FIFA World Cup says three new stadiums will be built and nine others upgraded if the bid is successful. Read more
