News: Venues
Latrobe City Council completes lighting projects at five different sports sites
Latrobe City Council has unveiled upgrades to five different sports sites across the City with the upgrades aimed at creating opportunities for more people to get involved in...
Sep 25, 2023
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ASM Global announced as managers of Dubai’s Connect Conference Centre
Venue management company ASM Global has been named the operator of Dubai’s Connect Conference Centre, becoming the second facility in the company’s Dubai portfolio after the...
Sep 25, 2023
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Calls for changes over AFL Grand Final ticket allocations as Collingwood and Brisbane Lions fans miss out
Craig Kelly, Chief Executive of Collingwood FC, has called on the AFL to provide clubs with more grand final tickets, after this week’s allocation process prompted anger and...
Sep 24, 2023
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Youth culture, celebrity endorsement and sustainability feature in HOTA’s Australian exclusive sneakers exhibition
HOTA, the Gold Coast’s Home of the Arts has today announced the Australian premiere of 'Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street', opening 25th November 2023. An Australian exclusive,...
Sep 24, 2023
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Voting on Principal Design Consultant marks next stage for Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade
City of Newcastle will be voting this week on appointing the Principal Design Consultant to oversee designs for the upgrade of Newcastle Ocean Baths pavilion buildings. The...
Sep 24, 2023
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One million product pieces per day processed in adidas and Geek+ new fully automated warehouse
Geek+, the global leader in mobile robots for logistics, and adidas, the leading global sportswear brand have partnered to open their state-of-the-art automated distribution...
Sep 24, 2023
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First carbon-neutral Asian Games underway in China
Organisers of the 19th Asian Games, being hosted in the Chinese city of Hangzhou and running until 8th October 2023, have declared the event to be the first carbon-neutral Asian...
Sep 23, 2023
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Brisbane’s NRL and AFL Preliminary Finals anticipated to generate $10 million for local economy
With up to 90,000 tickets having sold-out collectively for a full house at Suncorp Stadium and The Gabba for today’s Broncos’ and Brisbane Lions’ home NRL and AFL Preliminary...
Sep 22, 2023
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Recently opened Kiwa Pools welcomes Comet Swimming Club and Gisborne community
Swimming New Zealand has advised that Kiwa Pools in Gisborne, Tairāwhiti was recently opened, delivering a new home for the Comet Swimming Club and welcoming the local...
Sep 22, 2023
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RAC Arena welcomes recognition as Australian Event Awards' Venue of the Year
The team at Perth’s RAC Arena have welcomed its recognition as Venue of the Year at last week’s 2023 Australian Event Awards and Symposium. Judged by a panel of industry...
Sep 21, 2023
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Optus Stadium secures WWE premium live wrestling event
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has officially announced Optus Stadium as the venue to host the Elimination Chamber premium live wrestling event on 24th February 2024 -...
Sep 21, 2023
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ICC Sydney becomes first convention centre recognised in national equality program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has become the first convention centre to be awarded a Bronze Tier status in Pride in Diversity’s Australian Workplace...
Sep 20, 2023
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Rockingham Youth Centre secures major planning and design accolade
The Rockingham Youth Centre (RYC) has secured a major planning and design accolade - the Social and Community Infrastructure Award at the Urban Development Institute of...
Sep 20, 2023
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NSW budget invests in grassroots sports facilities and confirms Penrith Stadium planning
The NSW Government’s 2023/24 budget will invest $30 million in improving grassroots sports facilities to encourage participation among growth of women and girls through a new...
Sep 19, 2023
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IAKS Congress to chart path to building resilient communities through sports facilities
With more than 40 speakers and more to be confirmed, nine streams, four days of networking, drink receptions and 400 delegates, the upcoming 28th IAKS Congress is set to once...
Sep 19, 2023
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South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre designated as Olympic and Paralympic Training Venue
The South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SAALC) located in Marion, has been designation as an Australian Olympic and Paralympic Training Venue ahead of Paris 2024. It is...
Sep 18, 2023
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Recovery support continues for NSW flood damaged arts and cultural infrastructure
A number of arts and cultural communities impacted by severe weather and flood events in February and June last year require support to rebuild damaged arts and cultural...
Sep 18, 2023
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VMA counts down to Venue Management School and Leadership Institute
The Venue Management Association (Asia-Pacific) is highlighting that with its 2023 Venue Management School (VMS) and Leadership Institute (LI) programs approaching, potential...
Sep 18, 2023
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AFL apologises after fans refused entry to Brisbane Lions match for wearing pro Voice T-shirts
The AFL has apologised to a pair of fans turned away from an AFLW fixture in Brisbane on Sunday for wearing t-shirts with slogans supporting a 'yes' vote in the upcoming Voice...
Sep 18, 2023
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Adelaide Convention Centre generates $215 million in economic benefits in past year
The Adelaide Convention Centre has reported its best year yet with the venue returning a $215 million economic benefit to the South Australian economy in the 2022/23 financial...
Sep 17, 2023
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Demand for Matildas tickets sees Perth Olympic qualifier moved to Optus Stadium
As a result of what Football Australia describes as "soaring demand" for tickets, the Matildas Olympic qualifying match against the Philippines on 29th October is to be moved...
Sep 17, 2023
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Live Nation study finds that fans are more loyal to brands that offer live music perks
A newly released Live Nation Fan Insights Study has captured how fans across the USA. feel about and engage with brand loyalty programs - revealing that fans are more loyal to...
Sep 17, 2023
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BEIA launches inaugural New Zealand Business Events Week
New Zealand's inaugural Business Events Week launches today with the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Annual Conference in Marlborough, followed by policy and business...
Sep 17, 2023
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PHIVE secures inaugural $10,000 Holdmark Innovation Award
Sydney Design Week 2023 has launched this week at Powerhouse Museum in the inner Sydney suburb of Ultimo with Powerhouse announcing the winners of two key design initiatives;...
Sep 17, 2023
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