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Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton explores Christchurch's new stadium, inspiring Canberra Airport to propose a similar venue at Commonwealth Park.

The Canberra Times

It was a far cry from a cold winter's night at Canberra Stadium, shivering in minus 2 degrees.

Instead, Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton was sitting in Christchurch's new "toasty and warm" stadium on the other side of the Ditch.

It's the stadium that inspired Canberra Airport to investigate building one next to Lake Burley Griffin - and it has even employed the same architect.

Canberra Airport chief executive Stephen Byron will announce on Wednesday morning Populous will do concept design and feasibility work for the stadium they propose to be built on the archbishop's former residence in Commonwealth Park.

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A proposed multipurpose stadium in Canberra aims to boost local basketball, with an NBL team potentially on the horizon.

The Canberra Times

An audacious proposal for a multipurpose stadium in the city has the capital talking, and as NBL action comes to Canberra this week the progress of the convention centre project also comes into focus, with an expansion men's basketball team on the horizon.

The lakeside stadium which has been suggested could be built as early as 2030 may even enhance Canberra's pitch for an NBL team.

On Wednesday night the Sydney Kings will play at the AIS Arena against the New Zealand Breakers as part of the Ignite Cup.

The in-season tournament fixture offers a lucrative $550,000 prize pool, making this more than just an exhibition road trip.

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