Cricket Australia has joined the Brisbane Lions in calling for the Gabba to be replaced with a new stadium which can support international cricket and AFL for the next 50 years.

The MRC has secured its financial future with a $195 million land sale of its Caulfield Racecourse west precinct, which won’t impact Melbourne’s plans to move into the precinct.

The Western Bulldogs have extended their partnership with Visit Victoria and the City of Ballarat to continue playing AFL games in the regional city.

The Southport Sharks plans to develop their Gold Coast base are progressing, following Council support for the masterplan and a 30-year lease extension.

The poor condition of the playing surface at Leichhardt Oval has forced the relocation of this weekend’s A-League Women’s matches to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium at Kogarah.

The Tasmanian Government has announced that Kingston Twin Ovals will be the site of the AFL High Performance Centre and Training Facility for the new AFL club.

The $309m redevelopment of Penrith Stadium has been approved by planning authorities, clearing the path for a contract to be awarded and work to commence.