The recent increase in Australia’s Wage Price Index provides some relief for employees, but many still feel the financial strain due to high inflation and interest rates. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced an increase in the Wage Price Index (WPI), and it is impacting businesses in unexpected ways. In response to these challenges,...
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Brookfield’s €6.1bn Neoen deal to grow French and Australian exposure
Brookfield Asset Management has agreed the initial stages of the take-private of Paris-listed renewable energy developer Neoen, in providing the company with an enterprise value of €6.1 billion. The deal sees its Global Transition Fund II enter into exclusive negotiations to purchase a 53.3 percent shareholding in Neoen from shareholders Impala, the Fonds Stratégique de...
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Football Australia hosts 21st Annual General Meeting
The twenty-first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Football Australia Limited was held at 3:00pm (ACST) (3:30pm AEST) on Thursday, 30 May 2024, at Football South Australia’s offices at ServiceFM Stadium, in Adelaide and via videoconference. The AGM coincided with the release of the Football Australia 2023 Abridged Annual Review. During the AGM, members received and reviewed Football Australia’s...
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Jimmy Rooney: The Players’ Player
When former Socceroo, Jimmy Rooney, boarded a jet plane from Scotland bound for Melbourne in 1968, he could never have imagined what an impact he would make on the course of Australian football history. The memory of Jimmy Mackay who scored that piledriver in downtown Hong Kong on November 13th, 1973 for Australia to qualify for...
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Director Amy Duggan retires from Football Australia Board
Football Australia today announces the retirement of Amy Duggan from its Board of Directors. Amy Duggan, a former Matilda, dedicated advocate for football, and respected leader within the Australian football community, is stepping down from her board position after four and a half years of impactful service. Since joining the Football Australia Board, Duggan has...
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Australia Cup 2024 Final Rounds Playoffs return to Darwin
Football Australia is excited to announce that the Australia Cup will return to Darwin for a second consecutive year, with the Australia Cup 2024 Final Rounds Playoffs scheduled for Tuesday, 23 July and Wednesday, 24 July. After successfully hosting the Australia Cup 2023 Final Rounds Playoffs, Darwin will once again be the scene for two...
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Pat Cummins reveals the secret behind Australia’s knack of winning ICC tournaments
Australia‘s dominance in International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments is a testament to their rich cricketing heritage, strategic brilliance, and a culture of excellence. Over the years, Australia have established itself as a powerhouse in the cricketing world, consistently performing at the highest levels across different formats. Their success can be attributed to a combination of...
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Innovative RefCam and Grassroots Body Cam Pilot launches during Global Football Week
In an exciting first for Australian football, the upcoming exhibition matches during Global Football Week will feature the debut of RefCam, a groundbreaking body camera technology designed to enhance referee development and fan engagement. The RefCam will be piloted during high-profile matches such as Tottenham v Newcastle, Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s All Stars v Newcastle,...
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Australia confirms T20 World Cup 2024 squad, adds Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short as reserves
Cricket Australia (CA) has officially settled their final squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, confirming a 15-player team along with two traveling reserves. The selectors have decided to retain the core squad from their preliminary list, emphasizing the strength and balance of the current team. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short will accompany...
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CommBank Matildas icon Lydia Williams to retire from international football after Paris 2024
Football Australia CEO, James Johnson expressed his gratitude on behalf of the football community for Williams’ impact on Australian football. “Lydia’s remarkable career has significantly shaped women’s football in Australia, blending exceptional skill with a passion for progress in the sport. She leaves an indelible legacy that will inspire future generations of indigenous and non-indigenous...
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Football Australia enhances National Team excellence with new leadership appointments
In the forthcoming fortnight, Football Australia will underscore its commitment to delivering national team excellence when it commences a global search to fill four newly established leadership roles within its National Teams’ set-up. Reporting into Head of National Teams, Gary Moretti, the positions include General Manager – Women’s National Teams, General Manager – Men’s National Teams,...
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Football Australia celebrates Central Coast Mariners’ historic AFC Cup victory
Football Australia extends its warmest congratulations to the Central Coast Mariners for their momentous and historic victory in the AFC Cup 2023-24 Final, held at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Oman earlier today. The Mariners clinched the title with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Lebanon’s Al Ahed, thanks to a crucial goal by substitute...