News: Venues
Melbourne's Federation Square dropped as FIFA Women’s World Cup fan site after security issues
Football fans will no longer be able to gather at Melbourne’s Federation Square to watch the remaining FIFA Women’s World Cup matches following a series of security issues...
Aug 16, 2023
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Health Professionals to call on NSW Government to phase out gas in public buildings
A group of health professionals from Healthy Futures and NSW Doctors for Environment today announced plans to issue an open letter to the NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park and...
Aug 16, 2023
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Quayclean Australia and CleanEvent UK benefit from international leadership exchange program
An innovative international leadership exchange program established in partnership with CleanEvent UK involved two Quayclean Australia leaders working in England at some of the...
Aug 16, 2023
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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre announces new Head of Technology and Innovation
Nathan Gardiner has been appointed as the new Head of Technology and Innovation at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. Gardiner shared “one of the standout features of Te Pae...
Aug 16, 2023
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20-year Master Plan endorsed for Central Queensland’s Nebo Showgrounds
Isaac Regional Council, located in Central Queensland, has endorsed the Nebo Showgrounds Master Plan after a lengthy process of public consultation. The Nebo Showgrounds is an...
Aug 16, 2023
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Massive interest in Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final drives live sites across the nation
In advance of their semi-final clash with England this evening, unprecedented interest in the progress of the Matildas in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is seeing venues across...
Aug 15, 2023
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ICC Sydney team participate in 2023 City2Surf and raise funds for KARI Foundation
Marking another step towards reconciliation with Australia’s First Nations Peoples, team members from International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), ran and raised much...
Aug 15, 2023
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Daktronics displays shine at Australia’s elite football stadia
With the football world currently focussing on Australia, leading global audio-visual equipment supplier Daktronics Technology has highlighted that five of the nation’s leading...
Aug 15, 2023
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South Australian Government commits $28 million to dedicated female sporting facilities
With the Matildas’ history-making 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign anticipated to inspire and drive more girls and women to take up football, the South Australian Government...
Aug 15, 2023
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David Gallop named new Venues NSW Chair after Morris Iemma steps down
David Gallop, the former Chief Executive of the NRL and Football Federation Australia, has been named the new Chairman of NSW Government agency Venues NSW. Gallop will replace...
Aug 14, 2023
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Western Downs Regional Council unveils future vision for region's aquatic facilities and showgrounds
Following extensive community consultation, Western Downs Regional Council has adopted two new strategies that outline the future direction for the region's popular aquatic...
Aug 14, 2023
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City of Fremantle commits to procuring green energy for more facilities and buildings
With 14 of the City of Fremantle’s larger buildings such as the Fremantle Arts Centre and the Leisure Centre being powered by 100% renewable energy, the City is now in the...
Aug 14, 2023
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New Zealand Business events sector welcomes end to COVID restrictions
The New Zealand Government has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions from today – a decision welcomed by Business Events Industry Aotearoa which along with its fellow industry...
Aug 14, 2023
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City of Casey reviews strategies and plans for open spaces and facilities
The City of Casey has undertaken reviews of its open space and facilities plans and strategies to meet current standards and expectations. The City of Casey's Open Space...
Aug 14, 2023
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The P.A. People report on busy 12 months of event communications
The P.A. People have provided an update of their event communications over the past year, outlining the support they have given at events including the Australian Formula 1...
Aug 14, 2023
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Perth Motorplex General Manager set for Australian Grand Prix Corporation move
After two and a half years in the role, Paul Trengove is to step down from his role as Perth Motorplex General Manager at the end of this month. Trengove will leave the...
Aug 14, 2023
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Townsville secures P!NK’s only regional stop for Summer Carnival 2024 Australasian Tour
Overwhelming demand for tickets has seen P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2024 Australia/New Zealand Tour expand to include the only regional spot at Townville’s Queensland Country Bank...
Aug 14, 2023
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Newcastle’s Kotara sportsground transformed into inclusive and fully accessible football facility
Female footballers will have access to more inclusive facilities as part of City of Newcastle’s $1.2 million upgrade of Lugar Park. The project, funded by City of Newcastle, the...
Aug 13, 2023
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Victoria’s latest Country Football and Netball Program now open
The Victorian 2023/24 Country Football and Netball Program is now open for applications with grants of up to $250,000 available for sport infrastructure developments possible...
Aug 13, 2023
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FIFA Women’s World Cup interest to see new live sites for historic Matildas semi-final
Interest in the Matildas’ record-breaking run in the FIFA Women’s World Cup will see major stadia in Melbourne and Sydney open as live sites for Wednesday’s semi-final against...
Aug 12, 2023
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Powerhouse Museum unveils new ‘Atmospheric’ sensory experience
Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo has unveiled the Australian premiere of the sensory experience ‘Atmospheric Memory’ supported by the NSW Government through the Blockbuster...
Aug 12, 2023
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NSW Government exhibits plans for more concerts at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium
The NSW Government has today advised that it has put its planning modification to allow an increase in the number of major concerts at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on public...
Aug 11, 2023
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RNA expects 100,000 to attend Ekka’s opening weekend
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) is expecting that more than 100,000 people will descend on Brisbane Showgrounds to celebrate...
Aug 11, 2023
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NRL announces USA venue for double-header 2024 season opener
The NRL has advised that four clubs that will take part in an historic rugby league double header in the USA city of Las Vegas, Nevada to open the competition’s 2024 season....
Aug 10, 2023
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