Sunday Night State of Origin Success

Congratulations to the NSW Blues on their Herculean effort to claim only their second State of Origin series victory in 13 years with an 18-14 game two win in front of 82,223 at ANZ Stadium on the last Sunday in June. It was a superb game with the stakes intensifying as drama upon drama unfolded right to the last minute.

The Sunday night game was a major success allowing patrons to arrive early and with ease and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere.

GWS Giants extends CEO Contract

GIANTS Chief Executive Officer David Matthews has agreed to a contract extension that will see his tenure at the club extend beyond a decade.

GIANTS Chairman Tony Shepherd today announced the three-year contract extension through until the end of 2021.

Mr Matthews assumed the role as GIANTS Chief Executive Officer in November 2011 following more than a decade as a member of the AFL Executive.

Common Parking Fines in NSW Reduced by 25 Percent

In an effort to take a "simpler and fairer" approach to parking and fines, the NSW Government will now cut fines by 25 per cent in areas such as Sydney Olympic Park, Centennial Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Parramatta Park.

Commencing July 1 the current $110 penalty is reduced to $80 in areas the State Government polices.

Plans for 12m ‘Sprinter’ Revealed for WestConnex

The Sydney Motorway Corporation has released plans to place the 12M tall, 2.5 tonne monument 'The Sprinter', on a strip of land where WestConnex meets Homebush Bay Drive.

Until recently, the sculpture created by Sydney artist Dominique Sutton for the 2000 Olympic Games was located on the corner of Edwin Flack and Dawn Fraser Avenues, near the Olympic Park Athletic Centre.

Junior Athletic Performance Holiday Camp

Elevate your child’s athletic performance with the same individualised training and nutrition services that help our champion athletes excel on the world stage.

Open to 11-15 year olds, our junior athletic performance program, provides young athletes with an introduction to the tools they will need to improve strength, endurance, speed, power and flexibility.

Sydney Showground Christmas Carnival

Back by popular demand, Sydney Showground will be hosting the Pop-Up Christmas Carnival again in 2018, bigger and better than ever before. Starting at just $84 per person, this event provides clients and businesses with a unique alternative to the traditional end of year festivities.

The Pop-Up Christmas Carnival will run from Saturday 24 November to Sunday 9 December 2018. Jam-packed with rides and gourmet food trucks – all in a fabulous festive environment. Be quick as spots are limited with many already sold out. To book your company’s spot, contact the Events team on 9704 1111 or email sales@sydneyshowground.com.au.

Figtree Conference Centre Celebrates Five Year Birthday with a Serve from Star Chef ‘Fast Ed’ Halmagyi

One of the country’s leading hospitality training centres for people with mental health issues has been served a delectable treat - a visit by Australian kitchen king ‘Fast Ed’ Halmagyi.

The well-known chef, author and entertainer visited Flourish Australia’s Figtree Conference Centre at Sydney Olympic Park today where he prepared lunch for in-house staff and offered many culinary tips.

Music Fans Rejoice, Bon Jovi Joins a Line Up of Sydney’s Hottest Gigs at ANZ Stadium

They've seen a million faces, they’ve rocked them all, and now they’re returning to ANZ Stadium.

After a massive start to the year featuring The Foo Fighters and Ed Sheeran’s record breaking Divide World Tour, rock icons Bon Jovi will return to rock the stadium’s stands once more.

Trans – Tasman Rivalry Reaches New Heights at ANZ Stadium

This August marks a new chapter in the time old rivalry between Australia and New Zealand.

For the first time, the Buildcorp Wallaroos and Qantas Wallabies will share the same field as they line up back-to-back for a trans-Tasman double-header on Saturday 18 August at ANZ Stadium.