Media Hub

July 2008

29 July 2008

Australian Paralympic Team set for Beijing

The Prime Minister and Minister for Sport have wished the Australian Paralympic Team good luck for the upcoming games in Beijing.

29 July 2008

Aussie kids walk to Beijing to get fit

Olympic fever has hit the nation with more than 100,000 kids throughout Australia starting to jump, run, hop and skip all the way to Beijing.

28 July 2008

National women’s football league set to shine

The Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, welcomed the establishment of the Westfield W-League – a national football league for women.

25 July 2008

Grants to upgrade local sport and recreation facilities

The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, and the Federal Member for Hasluck, Sharryn Jackson, today confirmed the Rudd Government’s commitment of $325,000 for upgrades at two local sporting clubs.

25 July 2008

Dollars delivered for upgrades to Ray Owen Sports Centre

Funding of $180,000 was presented to the Ray Owen Sports Centre by the Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis and the Federal Member for Hasluck Sharryn Jackson on Friday.

22 July 2008

Funding to Upgrade Hidden Valley Motorsport Drag Strip

The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, visited the Hidden Valley Motorsport Complex outside Darwin on 22 July with the Federal Member for Solomon, Damian Hale, and Northern Territory Senator, Trish Crossin, to view the existing motor racing infrastructure. Upgrades to the drag strip to be funded by the Australian Government will improve track safety and quality for both drivers and spectators.

20 July 2008

Soccer championship helps disadvantaged Australians

The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, launched the Community Street Soccer National Championships which is helping homeless and unemployed people transform their lives through the health and social benefits of sport.

15 July 2008

Funding to upgrade sport and recreation facilities in Bass

The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, and the Federal Member for Bass, Jodie Campbell, today confirmed the Rudd Government’s commitment of $2.285 million to upgrade local sports facilities.

15 July 2008

Funding to upgrade sport and recreation facilities in Braddon

Funding for two north-west Tasmanian sporting facility upgrades was confirmed today by Federal Member for Braddon Sid Sidebottom.

11 July 2008

Funding to improve Blue Mountains region sports facilities

The Rudd Government today confirmed a $500,000 funding boost to upgrade local sporting and recreational facilities in the Blue Mountains and Central West region.

11 July 2008

Grants to upgrade local sports facilities in Townsville

A $350,000 funding boost to upgrade local sport and recreation facilities in Townsville and Palm Island has been confirmed by the Australian Government. The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas, said today that the funding delivered on important election commitments to encourage greater participation in sports and recreation activities in the region

10 July 2008

Funding to upgrade local sports facilities in Eden-Monaro

A commitment of $1.77 million to upgrade local sports facilities has been confirmed by the Australian Government, the Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, and Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, said today.

02 July 2008

Rudd Government funds Penrith sports facilities upgrade

The Australian Government funds the upgrade of sporting facilities in Penrith including a double-sided grandstand connecting the southern end of CUA Stadium and Howell Cricket Oval.

01 July 2008

Funding to improve Geelong region sports facilities.

The Australian Government announced on 1 July a $390,000 funding boost to upgrade local sporting facilities in the Geelong region.

01 July 2008

Rudd Government funds Skilled Stadium upgrade

The Australian Government’s commitment of $14 million to upgrade Skilled Stadium in Geelong will help improve stadium facilities for players and spectators.