Queensland clubs to receive a share of $350,000 in funding

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Multiple football clubs across Queensland will receive a share of $350,000 in funding, thanks to Round 105 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund give community organisations the chance to apply for grants between $500-$35,000 to enhance their operations and upgrade their facilities.

The next round of the fund, Round 107, is now open for applications and will close on October 31.

More information on the funding program can be viewed here.

A list of the Round 105 funding approvals is shown below.

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Round 105 Approvals

Broadbeach United Soccer Club $24,666.10 Purchase fencing materials and electronic scoreboard
Estates FC $35,000 Upgrade facility and build dugouts
Football Maryborough $24,500 Install shade cover
Gold Coast Knights FC $30,000 Develop website and purchase balls
Gold Coast United FC $34,000 Purchase golf buggy, camera and install fence
Ipswich Knights Soccer Club $35,000 Upgrade facility
Kawana FC $29,985 Develop systems modelling, upgrade facility and towards training
Mackay Wanderers FC $8,200 Purchase and construct fencing
Pine Rivers Athletic FC $25,000 Rebate towards membership registration fees
Rangers Football Club $28,500 Upgrade facility and install security roller doors
Rochedale Rovers FC $33,073 Purchase kitchen equipment, furniture and television
Surfers Paradise Apollo Club $34,427.50 Upgrade flooring and purchase canteen equipment
UQFC $30,000 Install field irrigation system
TOTAL $372,351.60

 

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Arsenal Secures Exciting New Deal with Paramount+

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Arsenal FC has unveiled a global partnership with Paramount+, drawing the major streaming service further into top-tier football as the race for fan engagement intensifies across sport and entertainment.

The deal makes Paramount+ an Official Partner of the club, embedding the platform’s branding and content across Arsenal’s matchday experience and digital channels throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

The agreement highlights a broader industry shift, with major entertainment platforms turning to leading football clubs to expand global visibility, drive subscriber growth and place their brands at the centre of highly engaged fan communities.

The collaboration will see Paramount+ integrated throughout matchdays, including in-stadium branding, big-screen presence, programme features and themed activations at both men’s and women’s games. The platform will also be showcased across select retail and digital fan-experience channels.

Executive Vice President and International General Manager of Paramount+, Marco Nobili emphasised the shared global reach and enthusiasm behind the collaboration.

“We’re beyond excited to unite Paramount+ and Arsenal– two global iconic brands with supporters that live and breathe passion,” he said via Official Club media release.

Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juliet Slot underscored how the strategic collaboration enhances the club’s commercial strength and fan experience.

“We’re delighted to welcome Paramount+ into our Arsenal family. They’re a world-class, global entertainment brand, and we’re so excited to work together and create new ways for our supporters to feel even closer to the club. Their expertise, creativity and investment strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding experiences for our supporters and supports our ambition to compete for major trophies,” she said via Official Club media release.

Paramount+ will tap into Arsenal’s strong social media presence, especially on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to share content aligned with key releases during the 2025/26 season. The initial activation, centred on the new season of Landman, will showcase first-team players alongside influencer Sharky, Eberechi Eze, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli.

Shake2Go by Optislim Named Major Sponsor of Oakleigh Cannons

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Shake2Go, by Optislim, has been named major partner of the Oakleigh Cannons for the 2026 season, with the brand to feature prominently on the front of the club’s playing shirt. The sponsorship brings together a fast-growing Australian nutrition brand and one of the country’s most respected grassroots football clubs.

Meet Shake2Go – Australia’s first high protein + vitamins shake packed into a can . Each ready-to-drink can delivers 30g of premium protein, essential vitamins and minerals, is low in sugar, gluten-free, and packaged in eco-friendly cans. No mixing. No mess. No compromise. Just grab, shake, and go. With its smooth, milkshake-like taste, it delivers proper nutrition without slowing anyone down.

“We’re proud to welcome Shake2Go by Optislim as our major sponsor for the 2026 season,” said Aki Ionnas, General Manager of the Oakleigh Cannons. “To have such an innovative brand on the front of our shirt is a major endorsement of our club. This sponsorship is about more than logos  it’s a real investment into our players, our programs, and our wider community. At a grassroots level, that kind of support makes a genuine difference.”

The sponsorship will directly support player development, community programs, and the ongoing operations of the club. Shake2Go will have a strong presence across matchdays, community events, and player initiatives throughout the season.

At its core, this sponsorship reflects shared values of performance, wellbeing, and giving back to the football community that helps shape the future of the game.

For more information on Shake2Go, click here.

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