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Sydney to host Matildas in Olympic Qualifying Tournament
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Football Queensland to Establish a Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Council
Football Queensland have been consistently hitting their Strategic Plan targets over the past few months.
Korea FA’s sponsorship income close to $50 Million
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Despite a lack of funding and support, Arnold’s Olyroos are punching well above their weight
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Football Queensland’s CEO Robert Cavallucci to reform Junior Development on the Sunshine Coast
Football Queensland today released a statement on the current state of junior development on the Sunshine Coast.
Football Victoria’s Community Shield matches to raise funds for bushfire appeal
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FFA CEO James Johnson set to shake-up structure
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Italian Serie A chooses new president
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SA Premier Steven Marshall to offer football clubs bushfire relief grant
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State Federations unite together for bushfire relief
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Football Queensland introduce Q-League to promote cultural diversity
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Football SA earns extra spot for 2020 FFA Cup
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Boroondara Eagles lodged proposal for lighting upgrade at Macleay Park
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Matildas and Football Ferns commit to FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid
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Football NSW reveal Club Facility Project Plan
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Football Victoria reveal discipline report for 2019 season
Football Victoria have released their 2019 Discipline End of Season Report.
FFA’s appointment of James Johnson is promising but where in the world does he start?
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Ange Postecoglou’s trail blazing J-League success finally silences the critics
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Hakeem al-Araibi takes up full-time role at Football Victoria
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Over Before it Began: Pemsel Outed as Premier League CEO Prior to Commencing Role
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Western Australia officially declare support for 2023 Women’s World Cup bid
In recent times, the Victorian and South Australian governments have gotten onside with the 2023 Women’s World Cup hosting bid.
Football Queensland appoint Jacqui Hurford as State Referee Manager
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced the appointment of Jacqui Hurford as the new State Referee Manager.
Football Victoria reveal NPL fixture
Football Victoria (FV) have released the 2020 NPL Victoria fixture for the men’s competition.
Peter Filopoulos elected to Vicsport board
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North Queensland Stadium nearing completion
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FFA announces two new board members & Nikou re-elected as chairman, but where to from here?
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D-Day arrives as Nikou to face first AGM as chairman
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Robert Cavallucci to lead Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) has named Robert Cavallucci as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Football Queensland confirm 2020 competition structures
Football Queensland (FQ) have confirmed their 2020 competition structure for the senior age groups in the National Premier Leagues (NPL) …
Football Queensland welcomes new SWQ Technical Development Manager
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced that Briac Williams has been appointed to take on the role of Technical Development Manager …
Overview of Football Queensland’s 2020-2022 Strategic Plan
Last Friday, Football Queensland (FQ) released their 2020-2022 Strategic Plan for football in Queensland.
Kate Jacewicz announced as AFF Referee of the Year (Women)
Leading Australian referee Kate Jacewicz has been honoured by being named the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Referee of the Year …
South Australia back 2023 Women’s World Cup dream
The South Australian government have confirmed they will support Australia’s quest to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
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Football NSW launches partnership with High Performance specialist Dr Craig Duncan
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First female match commissioner selected for AFC Cup final
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AFC continues partnership with FTA Indonesian broadcaster MNC
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Are the Joeys’ slow starts evidence of a vacuum of opportunity for young Australian footballers?
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AFC Executive Committee give green light for Indian football roadmap
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AFC to expand Asian Champions League and Women’s Asian Cup
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Four coaches nominated for FQPL Coach of the Year award
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Four Victorians selected in Young Matildas squad
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High Fives for Hampton Park United Sparrows
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New format to decide Asia’s Women’s Olympic qualifiers
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Indian Super League to work towards new league system
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South Nowra hosts annual National Indigenous Football Championships
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Football Victoria reveal new women’s division for 2020
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Registrations now open for Go Football
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Football Queensland announce reformed junior NPL competition
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Football Victoria confirm new NPL structures for 2020
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Football Victoria announce 30 new 5-Star clubs
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World Cup referee Alireza Faghani to officiate first A-League match this weekend
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New Chair for 2021 Powerchair Football World Cup announced
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Queensland girls to compete in boys NPL from 2020
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Bresciano and Duggan join FFA Board
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Australian Tyson Scott amongst the five candidates selected for the New AFC Scholarship scheme
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Australia’s bid for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup gets the support it needs
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New NPLW Licences confirmed for Queensland clubs
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Queensland Referees Recognised with AFC Appointment
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Federations seeking expressions of interest as Walking Football becomes a reality
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Reform on the agenda as Football Queensland Technical Working Group meet
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Inaugural AFC Child Safeguarding Seminar 2019 concludes in Thailand
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FFA Technical Director meets with Football Queensland
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Football NSW announces 2020 Biological Maturation policy
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Long-serving referee says farewell to Football NSW
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ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off Program Summer Grant offered to Football New South Wales clubs
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Technical Working Group members announced by Football Queensland
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Football Queensland team up with Super Futsal
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Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat join AFC Elite Club Coaches’ Forum in Shanghai
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Football NSW and CORE Community Services deliver successful ALDI MiniRoos Settlement Program
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Football Queensland announce reform at junior level, what impact does it have?
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AFC Dream Asia Awards 2019 nominees announced
On Monday, the AFC announced that its nominees for the 2019 AFC Dream Asia Awards were announced.
Football Queensland introduce sweeping changes to NPLW
Football Queensland introduce sweeping changes to NPLW making available up to three new National Premier Leagues Women’s (NPLW) Queensland licences …
Filopoulos to establish Football Victoria History Committee
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Melbourne Victory academy plan in Footscray rejected by council
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FFA form committee to consult on National Second Division
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Welcome Sports Festival brings community together
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FFA independent review of national teams – what are the implications?
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Football Victoria set to benefit Dockerty Cup Final move in Ballarat
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Football NSW announce funding for community ground lighting
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AFC announce first ever female match commissioner
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Football Victoria set to change NPL junior boys for 2020
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Filopoulos adds new Values to lead Football Victoria
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Walking Football launched in Australia
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Child safeguarding programme and toolkit launched by FIFA
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FFA chief executive David Gallop quits
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The round ball game pioneering again with the launch of Women in Football
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Refined inclusivity principles for club identity released by FFA
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Football Victoria to roll out new app to stamp out abuse towards referees
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AFC sign declaration to protect women and girls
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New Leagues Working Group reaches in-principle agreement on recommendations for a New Era for football in Australia
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Football West partners with atWork Australia
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Football Victoria short-lists bidders for national Home of the Matildas
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FFA announce plan to introduce ‘B-League’ by 2021
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Michel Platini arrested over suspected corruption of 2022 World Cup
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Every game of NPL WA to be live streamed
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