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Canberra faces challenges with ageing sports facilities amid population growth, yet remains active in competitions.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's sporting infrastructure has been a hot topic in recent years, with pressures from a rapidly growing population, limited availability of venues, and ageing facilities in desperate need of maintenance, renovation or complete replacement.

The sports-loving capital trucks on no matter the hurdles, but what is the current state of play?

We've reviewed the most prominent sporting venues in the region that have recently hosted or currently host top domestic competitions.

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Former NRL player Luke Bateman will join the upcoming season of I'm A Celebrity.

LeagueNews.co

Former NRL forward Luke Bateman has confirmed he will appear on the upcoming season of I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, revealing he is the "rugby league Romeo" teased by Channel 10 in the lead-up to the show's premiere.

Bateman announced the news on social media ahead of Sunday night's launch, stating he would be "trading the Australian outback for the African jungle" as part of the 2026 cast.

The ex-Canberra Raiders player participated in 71 NRL games between 2015 and 2019 before retiring at the young age of 27 due to injury issues and mental health challenges.

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Jayden Brailey prepares for a challenging season with Canberra Raiders, focusing on personal performance.

LeagueNews.co

Jayden Brailey is preparing for his inaugural season with the Canberra Raiders and acknowledges the significant challenge that lies ahead.

The former Newcastle Knights hooker joined the Raiders for the 2026 season, seeking a new beginning. However, he finds himself in a competitive landscape as he vies for a starting position against breakout star Tom Starling and emerging talent Owen Pattie in Ricky Stuart's lineup for Round 1.

Despite the pivotal role played by Canberra's hookers in securing the 2025 minor premiership, Brailey emphasizes that his primary concern is his personal performance, rather than the competition around him.

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