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Four footy venues benefit from NSW Government grants

Congratulations to four Sydney venues which have received a cumulative total of more than $2.5 million from the NSW Government’s  Greater Cities Sports Facilities Fund. Two ovals will see improved lighting installed to allow for evening training and matches. The

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Erskineville Oval: NSW’s first AFL fortress

This story was originally published by the NSW Australian Football History Society. You can find it and plenty of other interesting articles at www.nswfootballhistory.com.au  Dr Rodney Gillett continues the series on famous football grounds in NSW with a look at

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AFL clubs across the state bolstered by NSW Government grants

Community football clubs reap nearly $3 million in NSW Government grants to fund upgrades to local facilities. Five AFL facilities received funding in recent grant announcements, with two successful applications in the Greater Cities Sport Facilities Fund and three in

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2020 Community Building Partnership Grants Open

The NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Grant Program to assist community AFL clubs with infrastructure projects has now opened for 2020. The NSW Government is investing in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes, while promoting community

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AFL NSW/ACT partners with Evergreen Turf

Evergreen Turf

AFL NSW/ACT is pleased to announce a two-year partnership with turf contractor, Evergreen Turf. Evergreen Turf is one of the oldest and most well regarded turf companies in Australia, supplying specialist turf to most major stadiums in New South Wales. AFL NSW/ACT

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Club Waratah to receive upgrade

Last Thursday, Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres and Member for Heathcote Lee Evans announced AFL NSW/ACT will receive a $13,000 grant to improve club facilities at Club Waratah in Sutherland. The funding to install roller shutters to secure is drawn

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2016 Joss Group and AFL FDR Grants Announced

2015 Joss Grant Winners Ainslie FC

AFL NSW/ACT is delighted to announce the successful applicants for the 2016 Joss Group & AFL Community Facility Grant Program. The following NSW/ACT AFL clubs will receive one of ten $10,000 grants made possible through the generous support of the

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Community Building Partnership Program now open

Community Building Partnerships

The NSW Government has just announced that the Community Building Partnership Program to assist community AFL clubs will continue in 2016. Applications are now open and will close at 5pm on Friday 22 July 2016. Offered by the NSW Government,

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W H Wagener Oval gets a makeover

AFL in Sydney’s south-west has received a significant boost after it was revealed W H Wagener Oval in Ashbury will undergo a major redevelopment thanks to a $1 million grant from the NSW Government. Deputy Premier Troy Grant was joined

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