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Football Australia unveils the "Australian Championship"

Following the confirmation of the National Second Tier (NST) format in October, Football Australia today proudly announced the launch of the Australian Championship, the official name and brand for the long-anticipated competition.This transformative initiative marks the next era

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VIDEO: Introducing the Australian Championship

Introducing the #AusChampionship ⚽️A chance to shine on the national stage starts in October this year 🤩

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A Beginner's Guide to the Australian Championship

Australia’s first-ever national second tier - from any football code - finally has an identity ahead of its October 2025 launch.Introducing the Australian Championship, the official name of the long-anticipated competition, which was launched today alongside its new brand, websit

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Football Australia unveils new format and start date for National Second Tier competition

Football Australia today confirmed the launch of the National Second Tier (NST) competition, marking a significant step forward in its commitment to elevating the domestic club football landscape in Australia.Following a series of workshops and consultation sessions with the eigh

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Foundation Clubs meet with Football Australia to discuss National Second Tier development

Football Australia and the eight National Second Tier (NST) Foundation Clubs convened today in Sydney to progress discussions on the future of the NST competition. All parties demonstrated a strong commitment to working collaboratively to develop a model that will benefit the ent

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Football Australia commences process for selection of additional National Second Tier clubs

Football Australia is thrilled to announce the commencement of the next phase in the application process for the National Second Tier (NST) competition.In an effort to identify an additional two to four clubs to join the eight foundation clubs announced last November, Football Au

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Football Australia announces foundation clubs for National Second Tier

Today, Monday 20 November, marks a significant milestone in the Australian football eco-system as Football Australia officially announces the selection of eight foundation clubs for the inaugural National Second Tier (NST) competition, set to commence in March/April 2025.This ann

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National Second Tier application process advances to final phase

Football Australia is excited to report the successful conclusion of Phase 3, the Assessment and Review Phase, in the evolution of the National Second Tier (NST).

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Football Australia updates on the National Second Tier process

Football Australia is pleased to announce the conclusion of phase two, the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase of the National Second Tier (NST) Application Process.The RFP phase, crucial for laying the groundwork for the upcoming NST, has resulted in submissions being received by t

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Football Australia moves into Request for Proposal phase of the National Second Tier process

Football Australia has reached a significant milestone in the National Second Tier (NST) Application Process, distributing the Request for Proposal (RFP) Materials to the 26 shortlisted applicants today.This critical step paves the way for the next phase of the NST application pr

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26 Australian clubs advance to next phase of the National Second Tier selection process

Football Australia is pleased to formally announce that 26 clubs have successfully proceeded to the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase of the National Second Tier (NST) competition.These clubs, having met the specific criteria outlined in the initial Invitation for Expression of In

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Football Australia closes expressions of interest for National Second Tier Men's competition

Football Australia has today confirmed the closure of the Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) process for its National Second Tier Men's competition.The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with 32 Australian football clubs from across the country submitting their e

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Football Australia opens expressions of interest for National Second Tier Men's Competition

Football Australia has formally commenced its process to create a National Second Tier Men’s competition currently earmarked to commence in March 2024.Football Australia has today invited all interested parties wishing to participate in the yet to be named, National Second Tier,