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Few grounds stir the soul like Leichhardt Oval. Wrapped in history and tucked beside Iron Cove in Sydney’s inner-west, Leichhardt Oval is where generations of fans have packed the hill, the noise of the crowd rolls across the water, and the game feels close enough to touch. Known to locals as The Eighth Wonder of Read more

An exciting new retail food outlet is set to be enjoyed by fans attending The Ashes Test in Perth, with the opening of Proper Burgers by world-renowned chef and restauranteur Matt Moran at Optus Stadium. Matt joined Optus Stadium as a culinary ambassador in August 2022, bringing his expertise and inspirations to the Stadium’s culinary Read more

Football Australia has confirmed today that the CommBank Junior Matildas will play a curtain-raiser at polytec Stadium ahead of the huge Matildas v New Zealand Ferns international on Friday 28 November The Junior Matildas will face off against Thailand’s Under-16 Women’s National Team, with kick-off at 4pm. The Matildas v NZ Ferns international kicks off Read more

Layla, the celebrated Brisbane restaurant from chef Shane Delia in partnership with VenuesLive, has been awarded Best New Restaurant Opening of 2025 in Queensland in the Sitchu Awards 2025, as voted by diners across Australia. Since opening within the Thomas Dixon Centre in early 2025, Layla has quickly established itself as one of Brisbane’s most Read more

We’re thrilled to announce that Layla has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Sitchu Awards. This year’s awards received an incredible number of nominations from across Australia, and being named a finalist in Queensland places Layla among an outstanding group of businesses making a genuine impact in their communities. Public voting opens Wednesday, Read more

The CommBank Matildas are returning to the Central Coast for an important international friendly against the New Zealand Football Ferns – a key lead-up match ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. Football Australia has announced that the Matildas will host New Zealand for a two-match series during the November/December FIFA women’s Read more

Honouring Audrey Griffin and uniting the Central Coast for a safer future On Saturday 4 October, polytec Stadium in Gosford will come alive for LIGHT UP, a landmark event bringing together some of Australia’s biggest names and brightest emerging artists. More than just a celebration of live music, this powerful day is about community, remembrance, Read more

Honouring Audrey Griffin and uniting the Central Coast for a safer future SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER 2025 On Saturday 4 October, polytec Stadium in Gosford will come alive for LIGHT UP, playing host to a raft of Australia’s biggest names and brightest emerging artists, standing shoulder to shoulder for a day of music, Read more

Get ready to raise a stein and celebrate Coastie style as the Central Coast’s first major Oktoberfest festival lands at polytec Stadium on Saturday, 11 October 2025. Brought to life by a powerhouse collaboration of local brewers, food vendors and event partners, Central Coast Oktoberfest promises a massive day of beer, food, music and community Read more