News: Venues
Wyndham City Council to commence $5.7 million expansion for Werribee pavilion
Construction on a $5.7 million upgrade of Werribee’s Galvin Park Sexton Pavilion will commence this month. The works include a second storey extension with a social room,...
Aug 10, 2023
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New Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre to be called Nyaal Banyul
The Victorian Government has advised that Geelong’s new convention and exhibition centre will be known as the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre when it opens in...
Aug 10, 2023
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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup hailed as ‘most successful in history’
With the Quarter final round commencing today, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand has been acknowledged for setting the highest standards and advancing...
Aug 10, 2023
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RAC Arena and Channel 7 Telethon Trust secure prestigious MEA award
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) recently awarded RAC Arena & Channel 7 Telethon Trust the national ‘Cause Related Event of the Year’ for Telethon Weekend 2022. MEA’s National...
Aug 10, 2023
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Tasmanian Government commences consultation on site selection for AFL team centre
The Tasmanian Government has advised that it has commenced discussions this week with Greater Hobart councils to find a home for Tasmania’s AFL Team. The team’s Training and...
Aug 10, 2023
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Architects and designers invited to help reimagine Parramatta's Riverside Theatres
The City of Parramatta has launched its multi-million-dollar redevelopment of Riverside Theatres, and is inviting Australian and international creative architects and designers...
Aug 10, 2023
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Sports lighting at Rockhampton’s Kettle Park to deliver increased opportunities
New lighting is to be installed at Rockhampton’s Kettle Park sporting fields to cater for the region’s growing sporting community and to ease the predicament of a shortage in...
Aug 10, 2023
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MyVenue appoints award-winning Senior Executive to its Board of Directors
Global sports and entertainment venues point of sale (POS) specialist, MyVenue, has appointed Claudia Lezcano, Chief Executive of Fuku, to its Board of Directors. Lezcano brings...
Aug 10, 2023
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EA Sports unveils new Sam Kerr community football pitch in Auburn
EA SPORTS is bridging the gap between the digital world and real world, with the launch of the Sam Kerr Football Pitch in Western Sydney’s Auburn. The community football pitch...
Aug 9, 2023
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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park releases new video of construction progress
The Kai Tak Sports Park team has provided an update on development progress, releasing new aerial footage capturing the current state of the landmark venue and precinct on the...
Aug 9, 2023
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The Star Brisbane reveals interior concepts for some of its offerings
Positioned at the heart of the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct, the Star Brisbane has unveiled a preview of some of its offerings including a sprawling Sports Bar (...
Aug 9, 2023
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Four Indonesian venues to host FIFA Under-17 World Cup fixtures
Four Indonesian stadiums are to stage the FIFA Under-17 World Cup which will run from 10th November to 2nd December. The tournament will be held at Jakarta International Stadium...
Aug 9, 2023
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Safer Venues WA launches new industry resource
A new website with an industry toolkit is aiming to make live music venues in Western Australia safer and more inclusive, particularly for women and the LGBTQI+ community....
Aug 8, 2023
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Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre upgrade wins prestigious UDIA NSW Award
Constructed by ADCO in partnership with The Hills Shire Council, the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre upgrade has received the prestigious UDIA NSW Excellence in Social and...
Aug 8, 2023
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Design chosen for Logan City Council’s new Riverine Discovery Centre
The first stage of Logan City Council’s new Riverine Discovery Centre, to be built overlooking the Albert River, is a step closer with designs unveiled for the project. The...
Aug 8, 2023
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Development application lodged for construction of Adelaide Aquatic Centre
A development application has been lodged with South Australia’s planning authority for the construction of the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre. Formal planning consent is required...
Aug 7, 2023
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New amenities building to complement sports facilities at Penrith's Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Penrith City Council has advised that construction is underway on the main amenities building for the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct in Claremont Meadows with the facility to...
Aug 7, 2023
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City of Casey opens tender for management and operation of its leisure facilities
The City of Casey has opened the tender for the management and operation of seven of its leisure facilities and is encouraging suitable businesses to apply. The seven centres...
Aug 7, 2023
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Hills Shire places draft planning agreement for Central Gables Playing Fields on public exhibition
The Hills Shire Council has advised that the draft Planning Agreement and supporting material for the construction of a premier-level hockey facility at the Central Playing...
Aug 7, 2023
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Transformed Quayclean responds to Fair Work Ombudsman decision
Quayclean Australia said today it accepts the ruling from the Fair Work Ombudsman in relation to an investigation at Etihad Stadium, almost six years ago, in September 2017...
Aug 6, 2023
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Popular demand sees return of Her Majesty’s Theatre guided tours
Guided tours are back by popular demand for Her Majesty’s Theatre, managed by Adelaide Festival Centre with the public invited to take an exclusive behind the scenes look at Her...
Aug 6, 2023
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Commonwealth Games loses potential 2030 host and considers one year delay for 2026 edition
Influenced by the Victorian Government’s decision to relinquish hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games and citing rising costs, the Canadian province of Alberta has pulled out...
Aug 6, 2023
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Perth's Optus Stadium to host further State of Origin fixtures in 2025 and 2028
The Western Australia Government has announced that Perth's Optus Stadium will host further NRL State of Origin series games in 2025 and 2028. With Perth's hosting of State of...
Aug 6, 2023
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South Dunedin Library and Community Complex to be built sooner than expected
The Dunedin City Council has partnered with local property investor Positive Property Limited (PPL) which means a new library and community complex for South Dunedin will now be...
Aug 6, 2023
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