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Northern Thunder Rugby League Club Opens New Broadmeadows Community Centre
The local club now calls the State Rugby League and Community Centre at Seabrook Reserve its home alongside NRL Victoria.
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The Northern Thunder rugby league club has taken up residence at the State Rugby League and Community Centre on Seabrook Reserve in Broadmeadows. The $22 million venue also serves as the new headquarters for NRL Victoria, giving the club a dedicated base for training and community activities.
New Centre Supports Local Rugby League
Seabrook Reserve now hosts the facility that provides infrastructure for the Northern Thunder club year-round. The development brings together club operations and state-level rugby league administration in one location, allowing players and volunteers easier access to resources within the suburb.
Broadmeadows Basketball Association Programs Reach More Residents
The Broadmeadows Basketball Association runs year-round competition for its over 3,500 members across 340 junior and senior teams at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium. Separate weekly sessions include the All-Abilities Basketball Program for children and young people aged 5 to 17 with disabilities, held every Monday, and the free No Hoopla program that offers flexible sessions for women of all ages and abilities to support participation across the culturally diverse community.
Broadmeadows Sporting Club Maintains Long-Term Giving
The Broadmeadows Sporting Club, established in 1973, has directed more than $1.1 million to local community groups and sporting clubs since 1993. These contributions help sustain a range of teams and activities that operate alongside the new rugby league centre and the basketball programs already in place.
Residents interested in joining any of these programs can contact the respective organisations through their listed websites for current session times and registration details. The facilities remain open for ongoing community use without a fixed end date for the initiatives described.