It was through sport that Matt Williamson found his trade. But after almost 10 years as an electrician, he’s changing careers to pursue his first passion.
“I left school after Year 10 and ended up in an electrical apprenticeship through mates in rugby league. I don’t regret the apprenticeship and I recommend the trade, but I’m ready for a new challenge.”
11,005 fans in attendance, the third biggest home crowd in franchise history and the largest Kings’ crowd in the Harbour City since November 2004 – saw Melbourne jump Sydney early with a devastating perimeter shooting display, then answer a tremendous Kings’ fightback to win going away.
It's time to pick your colours, choose your end and strap yourself in for one of the biggest derbies on the football calendar.
Saturday 18 February will see the Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC go head-to-head at ANZ Stadium in Australian football’s fiercest rivalry.
It's the game synonymous with the start of the NRL season – the annual Charity Shield fixture between NRL arch-rivals the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the St George Illawarra Dragons.
This season marks 35 years of the tradition fixture with both clubs celebrating the rich history of a game that holds a special place on the rugby league calendar.
It has helped keep more than 24 million fans dry since 1999, but ANZ Stadium’s existing roof is being replaced to immediately enhance the fan experience at major sporting and entertainment events.
More than 400 roof panels – or 4.5 hectares of roof sheeting – is currently being replaced as part of the Olympic stadium’s Facilities Management Maintenance Program.
February marks the beginning of a massive two months of concerts at ANZ Stadium, with Guns N’ Roses, Adele and Justin Bieber all taking to the stage.
More than 350,000 fans will flock to Sydney Olympic Park for the blockbuster concerts, kicking off with Legendary rockers Guns N’ Roses Not in this Lifetime Tour this Friday 10 and Saturday 11 February.
Do you have a Keeper?
Share your love of the Wanderers with a great selection of Valentine's Day merchandise from the Wanderers Shop.
Sydney Olympic Park welcomed the Year of the Rooster in spectacular style, with a traditional lion dance making its way through the streets as part of the Park’s first Chinese New Year celebrations.
With a morning dance to greet residents, workers, students and visitors coming off the train and a midday dance to entertain those lunching in the Park, the festivities reflected the cultural diversity of the local community in Sydney Olympic Park and surrounding suburbs.
The Australian Red Cross Mobile Blood Service will be visiting Sydney Olympic Park in February.
Where: Corner Dawn Fraser Avenue and Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park
When: Days remaining for donations this week - Wednesday 8 February, 8.30am – 2pm, Thursday 9 February, 8.30am – 2pm
Rumour has it...
Superstar Adele will be visiting Australia for the first time performing her unique 360 degree in-the-round production at ANZ Stadium.
Paying tribute to the global superstar, Bacar Restaurant will extend their area to Level 1 of Pullman with their 'Bar 25' pop-up serving Adele inspired drinks and 3-course menu.
