From Coldplay to NRL:The changing faces of Sydney’s stadiums
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From Coldplay to NRL:The changing faces of Sydney’s stadiums

The appointments of former rugby league international Ian Roberts and presenter Yvonne Sampson as directors of Venues NSW come as chairman David Gallop calls on the NRL and the government to come to a long-term deal on the code’s grand final.

  • byChris Barrett

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Drainage dramas won’t force games to be relocated from Allianz Stadium
NRL 2024

Drainage dramas won’t force games to be relocated from Allianz Stadium

Serious questions have been asked about the Allianz Stadium drainage after a relatively minor downpour caused havoc last week.

  • byAdrian Proszenko
‘It shouldn’t have happened’:Venues NSW vows to find problem after farcical Allianz Stadium scenes
NRL 2024

‘It shouldn’t have happened’:Venues NSW vows to find problem after farcical Allianz Stadium scenes

It’s an $828 million venue built just two years ago,but Allianz Stadium is now under scrutiny after the venue was unable to cope with the weather on Friday.

  • byAdrian Proszenko
The ‘permit parking’ scheme banned at the beach but OK for elite gym members
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City life

The ‘permit parking’ scheme banned at the beach but OK for elite gym members

The state government is operating an unusual,quasi-legal parking scheme for members of an elite gym at Moore Park at the same time it tries to crack down on councils using the system.

  • byMichael Koziol
‘Despicable’:Stadium stoush sparks legal threat from Chinese developer
Planning

‘Despicable’:Stadium stoush sparks legal threat from Chinese developer

Plans to rebuild Penrith Stadium have angered a major landholder next door which claims it was not consulted,and its 2000-apartment project is now under threat.

  • byMichael Koziol
Sport and architecture:It’s a slam dunk in the Olympics of NSW building design
Architecture

Sport and architecture:It’s a slam dunk in the Olympics of NSW building design

The NSW Architecture Awards have gone big this year,dominated by a wave of new sporting and outdoor recreational facilities catering to millions.

  • byJulie Power
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Finally,a $40 million lifeline for Leichhardt Oval
Leichhardt

Finally,a $40 million lifeline for Leichhardt Oval

From peeling paint to dilapidated toilets,the rundown sports ground has been desperately in need of upgrades for some time.

  • byMegan Gorrey
Accor Stadium's incredible transformation
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Accor Stadium's incredible transformation

Matildas fans were barely out of the ground when the process to convert the venue in time for Wednesday's State of Origin opener began.

Last week,no one wanted to spend money on Leichhardt Oval. Suddenly,everyone does
State Parliament

Last week,no one wanted to spend money on Leichhardt Oval. Suddenly,everyone does

The Minns government has acknowledged that circumstances have changed around a much-needed upgrade of Leichhardt Oval.

  • byAlexandra Smith,Michael McGowan andAdam Pengilly
‘We’re not a charity’:Former SCG boss defends dumping of guest passes
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‘We’re not a charity’:Former SCG boss defends dumping of guest passes

Tony Shepherd said the decision to discontinue “club cards” for new members was made for economic reasons,which will anger members who say the move puts profits over people and tradition.

  • byMichael Koziol
‘Cash grab’:Elite Sydney institution accused of dudding new members
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City life

‘Cash grab’:Elite Sydney institution accused of dudding new members

It can take up to 13 years to become a member of the Sydney Cricket Ground – and it now comes with a sting in the tail.

  • byMichael Koziol