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It has been 32 years since Toyota last featured on the Australian Touring car stage, but this will change in Sydney on September 1 when the highly-anticipated GR Supra is unveiled ahead of its official Supercars debut for the 2026 season. This year's Bathurst 1000 launch in the Harbour City will double as the exciting uncovering of the GR Supra Supercar. The Supercars faithful won't have to wait long to see it in the flesh either, with the GR Supra to make its trackside debut at this year's Bathurst 1000 from October 9-12. For loyal Toyota supporters – who have ingrained memories of the Corolla winning its class at Bathurst for eight straight years from 1985-1992 – the return of the popular brand to Superstars is a special moment. Supercars CEO James Warburton agrees, saying the unveiling of Toyota's weapon of choice marks a seismic moment for the Superstars as a sport. 'This is absolutely huge for Supercars,' Warburton said. 'Toyota joining the grid with the legendary GR Supra is a complete game-changer. This motorsport giant has incredible global pedigree and passionate Australian fans who are going to go wild seeing the Supra battle the Mustang and Camaro.' Brad Jones Racing (BJR) will be one of Toyota's two team partners for its entry into the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship. BJR will race four V8-powered GR Supra GEN3 Supercars from the upcoming 2026 season under a multi-year deal. The road to Supercars has been a long and calculated one for Toyota, whose factory-backed Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia (TGRA) program has built a reputation for success in grassroots motorsport, off-road rallying and circuit racing. Now, the company is ready to step onto the biggest stage in Australian racing with a car that's iconic across generations. 'The debut of the GR Supra Supercar at the upcoming Bathurst 1000 launch in Sydney marks a truly historic milestone for Toyota in Australian motorsport,' Toyota Australia Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said. 'GR Supra is a car synonymous with performance, passion and power, and as a race car, it makes an electrifying statement. This isn't just an arrival — it's our next bold step as we prepare to join the Supercars grid alongside the Mustang and Camaro in 2026. 'This moment is sure to ignite excitement among fans of Supercars, Toyota and Toyota Gazoo Racing across the nation. And the excitement will only build from here, with the GR Supra Supercar heading to this year's Bathurst 1000, where fans will have their first opportunity to get up close and personal with this absolute beast of a race car.' Warburton believes Toyota's unveiling at this year's Bathurst 1000 launch in Sydney couldn't be better. 'Launching in Sydney while kicking off the Bathurst 1000 countdown is absolutely perfect,' he said. 'It's going to be an incredible night — a triumphant celebration of everything that makes Supercars so spectacular.'
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New-look WACA to feature tribute to New Norcia Invincibles and ‘very dramatic' aquatic centre
The revamped WACA venue will recognise its Indigenous history with a statue honouring the New Norcia Invincibles. The WACA facelift, which includes a six-lane swimming pool and 'very dramatic water slide', is 80 per cent complete and on track to open before the 2025-26 summer. The entry to the redeveloped venue will feature a nod to the New Norcia Invincibles and its team captain Joseph Nogolgot. The Invincibles walked over 130 kilometres between 1879 and 1883 from New Norcia to Perth to face the Metropolitan Cricket Club. They earned 'The Invincibles' after their captivating style of cricket stunned the locals in several matches. A WACA spokesperson said the statue 'stands as a tribute to those remarkable men and their legacy'. WACA chief executive John Stephenson says the venue will still have 'cricket at its heart' and it will shine through its new acknowledgment. Stephenson views the statue, the heavy selection of Indigenous artwork and aquatic centre all part of growing cricket in WA. 'Although we are developing new facilities and a new venue in a sense, it's still got cricket at its heart,' Stephenson said. 'We'll still be acknowledging that and the heritage at the WACA ground everywhere, especially in specific areas. 'When you come through the WACA ground for whatever it is; a swim, a workout in the gym, a tour of the museum or the indoor centre for a net, you'll be surrounded by that heritage and there will be a lot of Aboriginal art and decor. 'One thing you'll notice when you come to the redevelopment of the WACA is there will be a bronze statue that acknowledges Aboriginal culture. 'As you go through the WACA redevelopment you'll see it everywhere and I think it's really good, it's something WA really lead on throughout the country. 'It's something we're very proud of … it's Joseph, the legendary Aboriginal cricketer, so he gets the acknowledgment as you walk into the ground.' Stephenson admits the aquatic centre, a short stone throw from the boundary, is 'certainly a unique proposition' but hopes it plays a role in luring non-cricket people into the sport. 'It looks pretty impressive, a very dramatic water slide, six-lane, outdoor 50 metre pool … it's really exciting to see it come to life.' he said. 'I think it will be a key success to part of the regeneration of this precinct in east Perth and I think the community are going to benefit massively from it. 'We'll be looking to attract a lot of the local community coming into the WACA ground for the first time, they'll use our unique facilities and see cricket going on in the background. 'Hopefully that will pique their interest in cricket and vice versa for those who go to the WACA purely for cricket, they'll hopefully benefit the other way around.' The New Norcia Invincibles —16 February 1879:
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Australian fashion retailer General Pants Co says they've settled $69,000 bill amid court threat
A well-known Australian fashion retailer will oppose a proposal to wind-up the business after it was hit with legal action over alleged debts, court documents reveal. General Pants Co was served with an insolvency claim on July 17 by supplier UCC Australia alleging the chain had failed to pay $69,835.92 owed for stock delivered. According to a winding up application filed in the Victorian Supreme Court, UCC Australia alleged it had unpaid invoices for the supply of cameras and film between October and December 2024. 'The goods were delivered and accepted by the debtor and the invoiced amounts remain due and payable,' the document states. The supplier sent General Pants Co a statutory demand for on June 17, requiring the alleged debt be paid within 21 days of service. According to the court documents, General Pants Co failed to comply with the demand, with UCC Australia seeking a court order for a liquidator to be appointed to the company. The matter has been listed before a Judicial Registrar on August 20. But in a two-page response filed with the court on July 24, lawyers acting for General Pants Co signalled their intention to appear at the hearing and oppose the application. The response claims the company opposes the application because the company is solvent and has paid UCC Australia's debt. General Pants Co has been a staple in Australian fashion for more than 50 years and has 55 stores across Australia and New Zealand. UCC is an importer, distributor and wholesaler of FMCG, supplying electricals and food to some of Australia's major retailers, including Myer, Big W, Kmart, Woolworths and Amazon.
