GIO Stadium related content

Locked in: Government finally announces plans for Canberra Stadium upgrade

Local Vincent Samaras - April 1, 2026

After complaints of bad smells, leaky roofs, poor Wi-Fi, smashed glass and years of frustration from fans, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has finally announced plans for a redeveloped Bruce Stadium in 2056.

Fairytale over for Canberra Raiders following standout year

Canberra Raiders Lillian Altman - September 22, 2025

A dislocated nose and the end of the Canberra Raiders’ 2025 Grand Final dream didn’t stop captain Joe Tapine from speaking to the media.

Raiders captain ready to go for sold-out home final

Canberra Raiders Lillian Altman - September 9, 2025

Canberra Raiders captain Joe Tapine’s advice leading into the 2025 finals series is to “empty your tank and give it your all” as there “might not be tomorrow”. Tapine is just one of...

Antarctica fans keep Green Machine season vow

Canberra Raiders Lillian Altman - September 8, 2025

In January, Canberra Raiders fans working in Antarctica spoke to CD exclusively about their vow to follow their team’s entire season.

Canberra Raiders, the 2025 minor premiers

Canberra Raiders Lillian Altman - September 1, 2025

When the Canberra Raiders won their first minor premiership in 1990, none of the current playing group were alive.

Raiders players excited for home finals prospect

Canberra Raiders Lillian Altman - August 7, 2025

As the Canberra Raiders march towards the tail end of the 2025 season, the prospect of hosting two home finals looms.

Raiders fans make up bulk of Grand Final ticket purchases

Canberra Raiders Lillian Altman - July 24, 2025

The NRL and NRLW Grand Finals (GF) are more than two months away, but Canberra Raiders fans are snapping up tickets in droves.

International acts should come to Canberra

Entertainment Lillian Altman - July 22, 2025

I have just bought my third concert ticket for a show in Sydney for 2025, and my fourth in 12 months.

Lions and Brumbies fans unite in song

ACT Brumbies Lillian Altman - July 10, 2025

Canberran Trevor Hancock is such a big fan of the ACT Brumbies that when one of his son’s was born, he got him a club membership before registering his arrival with Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Grudge match 12 years in the making

ACT Brumbies Lillian Altman - July 4, 2025

Twelve years in the making – the ultimate rugby grudge match hits the GIO Stadium Canberra field on 9 July.

Socceroos return to Canberra

National Sport Newstime Media - June 23, 2025

The Socceroos will return to Canberra in their first match since qualifying for the or the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Impractical Jokers’ GIO Stadium on-field antics

Entertainment Lillian Altman - June 13, 2025

Were you at the Lebanon vs Australia match at GIO Stadium Canberra on 26 March 2024 and wondering why there were boos during the charity penalty kicks? This is why.