Tag: Australian football

Aussie Football Team Rejects Calls to End Energy Company Sponsorship Amid Climate Criticism

President of Western Australian football team Fremantle Dockers says he has no plans to end the sponsorship deal with Woodside Energy despite pressures to cut ties with the oil and gas giant. The comment comes after an open letter signed by six people pushing for climate change action received extensive media coverage. Those signing the…


Leading Executives Fleeing West Australia Due to Strict Border Rules, Restrictions

Leading executives from some of Australia’s largest businesses are fleeing east in response to ongoing delays to re-opening the Western Australian (WA) border. Rob Scott, CEO of AU$60 billion retail group Wesfarmers, will base himself out of the group’s Melbourne office for an “extended period” after saying it was “virtually impossible” to run the conglomerate—which…


Leading Executives Flee Western Australia Due to Strict Border Rules, Restrictions

Leading executives from some of Australia’s largest businesses are fleeing east in response to ongoing delays to re-opening the Western Australian (WA) border. Rob Scott, CEO of AU$60 billion retail group Wesfarmers, will base himself out of the group’s Melbourne office for an “extended period” after saying it was “virtually impossible” to run the conglomerate—which…


Australian Football Star Ousted From Competition for Refusing Vaccine

Deni Varnhagen, a registered nurse and Australian rules football player has been placed on her team’s inactive list for the upcoming season after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Varnhagen has publicly opposed the Australian Football League’s (AFL) vaccine mandate, which required all players and staff to receive their first dose by Nov. 19, and…