Labor Party pledge light upgrades for sporting fields in Whitlam

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The Labor party have promised lighting upgrades for local sporting fields in the NSW Whitlam electorate if the Albanese government is re-elected at this weekend’s Federal Election.

Labor promise to put $3 million towards upgrades in lighting for sports ovals and parks in the Southern Highlands area within the Whitlam area.

This funding would go towards the David Woods Playing fields in Bowral, Hampden Park in Roberston and Church Road Oval in Moss Vale.

Church Road Oval is the home ground of the Moss Vale Football Club (MVFC).

Labor will fight hard to retain this key electorate that they have held with previous MP Stephen Jones since 2016.

Carol Berry has been recently appointed as the Labor party candidate in the Whitlam Constituency for the May 4th Federal Election.

Rowan MacAlpine of MVFC has been recognised by MP Carol Berry as an important voice for pushing through the grant scheme for this opportunity.

Carol Berry has been vocal in her support for football and the need for upgrades in her constituency.

“As a soccer mum and as a former soccer player myself, I know what a difference a well-lit sporting field can make,” quoted via NSW Labor official media website.

“If re-elected, an Albanese Labor Government will improve field lighting in the Southern Highlands, which will make a real difference to clubs and players.

“Sport is such an important way for kids and adults to stay fit and to be part of the community.

“Improving the quality of sporting fields in our region is a great investment by government at all levels.”

Lighting has been cited as an important part of maintaining the fields sustainability for use throughout the season and allows for more activity on the fields for longer hours.

Its key to amateur clubs’ abilities to cater for larger participation which can also increase registration and therefore funds straight to the club.

Local council members have also expressed how these funds would be able to ease the pressure on council money, allowing for more revenue into other projects.

It highlights the importance that Federal and State Government’s grant schemes have not just on maintaining sporting clubs but also the local communities.

As the election heats up to this weekend, promises will be given at large to many of Australia’s communities. Only with the results of the election can the landscape of football in Australia plan for the next stages.

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Western United ruled out of 2026–27 A-League season

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Western United’s participation in the A-Leagues has officially been terminated, ending the club’s immediate pathway back into Australia’s professional football competitions.

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) terminated Western United’s Club Participation Agreement on Monday, following months of discussions over the club’s future.

The decision comes after Western United’s attempt to secure a return to the A-League for the 2026–27 season was unsuccessful. Football Australia had previously determined that the club did not meet the requirements to retain its licence.

Western United has now turned its attention towards rebuilding the organisation under new ownership, with the club targeting a return to the A-League for the 2027–28 season.

In a statement, Western United said the termination creates an opportunity for “new custodians, new investment and a fresh start”, while emphasising the importance of maintaining the club’s identity in Melbourne’s west.

The club’s financial problems have been a major issue over the past two years with the club being placed into a conditional hibernation ahead of the 2025/26 A-League season.

The APL said its decision was made following the club’s breach of several obligations under the agreement, including compliance with Football Australia’s National Club Licensing Regulations.

The club’s proposed 2027–28 comeback will therefore depend on securing new investment, addressing its outstanding operational requirements and demonstrating that it can meet the conditions necessary to re-enter the A-Leagues.

While Monday’s decision brings an end to Western United’s current participation agreement, the club maintains that it is not the end for Western United.

Now, the club that won the A-League grand final just four years ago, will now turn its attention to restructuring the business and building a sustainable platform for a potential return to Australia’s professional football landscape.

 

 

Football Queensland Welcomes Musco Lighting as Official Lighting Partner

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Football Queensland has welcomed Musco Lighting as its Official Lighting Partner, bringing world-class sports lighting expertise to football clubs and facilities across the state.

The partnership will support Football Queensland clubs as participation continues to grow across the state, helping communities access safer, higher-quality and more accessible football facilities.

Musco Lighting is a global leader in sports lighting, with more than 50 years of experience delivering lighting solutions across sporting venues worldwide. The company was also the first in the world to be certified by FIFA as a Preferred Provider for Floodlight Systems and provided lighting for 12 of the 16 stadiums used at the recent FIFA World Cup.

Through the new partnership, Football Queensland clubs will have access to Musco’s specialist expertise and solutions as they look to improve and develop their lighting infrastructure.

Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said the partnership represented an important step in supporting the continued growth of football across Queensland.

“I’m proud to see this partnership between Football Queensland and Musco come to life.

“With participation continuing to grow across Queensland, the need for quality football infrastructure has never been greater. This partnership will help our clubs access world-class lighting expertise to create safer, better and more accessible facilities for their communities.

The partnership provides an opportunity to combine Football Queensland’s extensive network across the state’s football community with Musco’s global expertise in sports lighting, supporting clubs as they continue to invest in facilities that meet the needs of their growing participation bases.

Football Queensland and Musco will work together to help clubs identify lighting solutions that can enhance facility quality and accessibility, supporting more opportunities for players and communities to participate in football.

Football Queensland Official Lighting Partner – Musco Lighting

With more than five decades of experience in sports lighting, Musco has delivered projects across some of the world’s most significant sporting venues and events.

The company’s FIFA Preferred Provider certification and involvement in the recent FIFA World Cup further demonstrates its expertise in delivering lighting systems to the highest international standards.

The partnership with Football Queensland will bring this expertise closer to Queensland’s football community, providing clubs with access to a specialist lighting partner as the game continues to grow across the state.

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