Melbourne's sporting centre will be expanded under a major new development scheme.

The Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association has called on the thoroughbred industry to support and participate in the NSW Farmers Rally in Sydney on May 1.

Sports minister Kate Lundy expects Cricket Australia to make more progress on its governance reform after the government issued new guidelines.

Football Federation Australia have seen three teams fall by the wayside in the A-League but are confident a new western Sydney team will succeed.