The bold ideas to future-proof Melbourne’s sporting heartland

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 4, 2026

A fan-friendly revamp of the MCG and better links to Melbourne Park would turn sporting events into festivals and cement Melbourne’s sports capital status.

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