CANBERRA, ACT, May 22 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:

The St George Illawarra Dragons Community and High Performance Centre is now open, thanks to joint funding between the federal and state governments and the St George Illawarra Dragons.

The new $65 million centre in Wollongong brings elite training, community programs and new opportunities for women and girls under one roof.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Minister for Sport Anika Wells, News South Wales Minister for Sport Steve Kamper and other local representativesat the University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus for the opening of the world-class facility, which will create sporting legacy for teams, fans and the Illawarra community i...