Bentleigh Greens Announce Talent Blue as Major Sponsor for 2026 season

Ruby Reilly28/10/2025 6:05 am27/10/2025

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Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club has announced Talent Blue as a major sponsor for the upcoming 2026 season, marking the beginning of a partnership built around shared values of excellence and community engagement.

Talent Blue, a leading Australian workforce solutions provider, specialises in recruitment, labour hire, and workforce management across multiple industries. The company’s focus on professionalism and people-first values has made it a respected name within the employment sector.

In a statement shared via social media, Bentleigh Greens said they were “proud to welcome Talent Blue as a major sponsor for the 2026 season.”

“Talent Blue is a leading Australian workforce solutions provider, specialising in recruitment, labour hire and workforce management across a range of industries.Their commitment to excellence and community aligns strongly with our values at Bentleigh Greens.”

This alignment in values forms the foundation of a partnership aimed at supporting programs both on and off the pitch, including pathways for youth and women’s football development.

“This partnership will help support our programs both on and off the pitch, including our growing youth and women’s pathways,” the club said.

“We’re excited to work alongside Talent Blue to build a stronger future for our club and community.”

The sponsorship will play a vital role in expanding the club’s reach beyond match days, contributing to initiatives that nurture emerging players, strengthen community ties, and enhance the overall football experience at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex.

Bentleigh Greens expressed their appreciation for the partnership, writing, “Thank you to Talent Blue for backing the Greens in 2026.”

With this announcement, the Greens continue to strengthen their off-field partnerships as they prepare for the next season, ensuring stability, opportunity, and growth for players and supporters alike.

As the 2026 season approaches, both Bentleigh Greens and Talent Blue look set to build a powerful collaboration that celebrates both sporting ambition and community spirit.

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Community consultation opens for Ashburton’s Warner Reserve pavilion upgrade

Lorcan Marelich04/09/2026 10:00 am03/09/2026

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Community consultation has opened on the proposed redevelopment of the Warner Reserve pavilion in Ashburton. Early planning is underway to modernise the facility and improve amenities for local sporting clubs and community users.

The city of Boroondara has received $80,000 in Victorian Government funding to prepare concept designs. They will undertake community consultation as part of planning for the proposed upgrade.

While construction is currently scheduled for the 2032-33 financial year, the project could be brought forward if additional funding is secured.

The proposed redevelopment would see existing pavilion replaced with a modern facility better positioned to service the reserve. Plans include two new changerooms with toilets and showers, a multipurpose community space with a kitchen and canteen, a first aid room, umpire facilities, an externally accessible public toilet and a covered spectator viewing area.

The proposed new look pavilion at Warner Reserve. Image Credit: City of Boroondara

The concept also allows for the future addition of two extra changerooms, should participation levels continue to grow.

As part of the proposal, the existing playground would be relocated to improve visibility and open space within the reserve. Six trees identified for removal would also be replaced with new plantings elsewhere in Warner Reserve.

Residents, sporting clubs and reserve users are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposal before consultation closes on 15 September. Feedback will help refine the concept design before the project progresses to future planning and funding stages.

If delivered, the redevelopment is expected to improve facilities for local sporting clubs and community groups while providing more inclusive amenities to support growing participation across community sport.

SBS confirms exclusive Australian rights to 2030 FIFA World Cup

Oliver Van Bronswijk04/09/2026 8:00 am03/09/2026

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SBS has officially secured the exclusive Australian broadcast rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, meaning Australians will again be able to watch all 104 matches of the tournament live and free. The network will carry the tournament across television, video and radio and, as with 2026, all games will be streamed via SBS On Demand.

The agreement was confirmed on 1 September, and will see the long-running partnership between the broadcaster and FIFA extend to 44 years. SBS first broadcast the World Cup 1986, when Argentina won the tournament in Mexico.

SBS Managing Director Jane Palfreyman said the World Cup remained central to the broadcaster’s role in Australian football, bringing Australians together across cultures, languages and communities.

The new deal follows a strong 2026 edition. More than 18 million Australians watched the coverage, while SBS also recorded more than 209 million hours of consumption across its World Cup content. Approximately 55 per cent of this consumption came via digital platforms. SBS offered full matches alongside shorter ‘mini match’ recaps through SBS On Demand.

First reporting that SBS and FIFA had extended their partnership emerged in July, although had remained unconfirmed until this point.

The latest announcement confirms that reporting. The earlier report also highlighted the importance of the deal for Australian football fans. SBS would retain a free-to-air pathway to every World Cup match. The deal also gives certainty around one of the biggest sporting properties in the world. This is particularly relevant as FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino come under increased pressure.

The 2022 edition saw FIFA increase its valuation over broadcast rights, with key markets such as China having a price tag of $349 million ($250 million USD) from the governing body. For Australian football, the significance goes beyond the tournament itself.

The World Cup remains one of the sport’s biggest drivers of mainstream attention. Keeping every match live and free gives Australian fans continued access to the competition without a subscription barrier.