Australia’s leading sporting codes have urged Prime Minister Julia Gillard to update the country’s copyright laws in the wake of a landmark court ruling allowing the near-live transmission of sporting events via mobile networks.
A number of Australian sporting codes have signalled their dismay after Optus won a landmark copyright case that could transform television and internet broadcasting in the country.
Super Rugby franchise the ACT Brumbies has agreed a deal that will see the University of Canberra become its principal partner for the 2012 season, in what is believed to be the first agreement of its kind in the Australian market.
Rolex will continue as an associate sponsor of the Australian Open after agreeing a multi-year extension to its contract with the grand slam tennis tournament.
Cycling’s Tour Down Under has been boosted by the news that title sponsor Santos has extended its partnership for a further four years.
Male tennis players have warned of future strikes over the issue of prize money as it was revealed the Australian Open was almost subjected to a boycott.
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has moved to further its reach in cycling by becoming an associate partner of the Santos Tour Down Under.
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Australia is set to undergo a A$186 million (US$193 million) redevelopment as it aims to retain its place as one of the cricketing world’s most iconic competition venues.
Cricket Australia has agreed a four-year sponsorship deal with Qantas.
Mark Stockwell, the man who spearheaded the Gold Coast’s successful bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, has been appointed chairman of the event’s organising committee.
