News: Venues
ICC Sydney delivers bespoke digital offerings for Accor Pacific Conference
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) recently showcased its versatility by delivering a bespoke digital event app, event check in and badge printing service for...
Aug 6, 2023
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Fair Work Ombudsman recovers $332,964 for underpayment of Marvel Stadium cleaners
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $332,964 in penalties in court in response to underpayment of cleaners at Etihad Stadium (now Marvel Stadium) in Melbourne’s Docklands. The...
Aug 6, 2023
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Powerhouse Museum’s next exhibition to feature ‘1001 Remarkable Objects’
Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo has shared further details for its next major exhibition - '1001 Remarkable Objects' - led by Curatorium Chair Leo Schofield AM and opening...
Aug 4, 2023
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Western Australian charities benefit from VenuesWest partnership
VenuesWest has announced the addition of the What Ability Foundation to its successful Community Partner Program for a two-year-period. Now in its eighth year, the VenuesWest...
Aug 3, 2023
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Baseball United competition reveals franchises for Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Baseball United, the new professional baseball league that will be played in the Middle East and on the Indian subcontinent, has unveiled Dubai and Abu Dhabi franchises as the...
Aug 3, 2023
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Ticket prices to rise for 2023 Royal Adelaide Show
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society (RA&HS) has advised that ticket prices for the 2023 Royal Adelaide Show are to rise sharply from last year. Returning to...
Aug 3, 2023
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Tamworth Regional Council looks to move forward on new aquatic centre
Tamworth Regional Council will be considering how to progress the community's vision for a new aquatics centre with a report to next Tuesday night's Council meeting setting out...
Aug 3, 2023
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Townsville City Council looks for staff ahead of busy event season
Townsville City Council’s venues and events teams are looking for casual Venue Support Staff to provide support and assistance with the set up and delivery of local, state,...
Aug 2, 2023
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Western Australian Government to assist RASWA with discounted tickets for Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government is investing $1.9 million in this year’s Perth Royal Show to assist the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) to deliver the...
Aug 2, 2023
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Board announced for Experience Gold Coast entity
Gold Coast Council has announced the board of directors to the new entity - Experience Gold Coast -marking a significant milestone in the merger of the City’s controlled and...
Aug 2, 2023
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Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium to be redeveloped
Construction of Kalgoorlie's new basketball courts is set to be completed in 2024, with the redevelopment of the Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium backed by a $5 million...
Aug 2, 2023
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Queensland Government commits $25 million for sport and active recreation infrastructure
The Queensland Government is committing $25 million in community sport and active recreation infrastructure funding for not-for-profit clubs and local councils. A $10 million...
Aug 1, 2023
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Green Sports Alliance launches new guide for building sustainable venues
The Green Sports Alliance has released its latest 'Play to Zero Playbook, Building for the Next Generation', showcasing innovative approaches to constructing and renovating...
Aug 1, 2023
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Federal Court finds Delta and its director attempted to rig National Gallery of Australia tender
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has advised that the Federal Court found Delta Building Automation Ltd (Delta) and its sole director, Timothy Davis to...
Aug 1, 2023
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Sydney Fringe Festival launches full 2023 program
Sydney Fringe Festival’s full 2023 program includes over 400 events and 12 festival hubs across the city from 1st to 30th September. Highlights include a special performance by...
Aug 1, 2023
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PMY Group secures investment from Bluestone Equity Partners
International venue, events and infrastructure technology solutions business the PMY Group has advised that its international expansion plans are to accelerate as a result of...
Aug 1, 2023
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Hangzhou Asian Games set to run from 23rd September to 8th October
The much-delayed hosting of the 19th Asian Games in the Chinese city of Hangzhou is counting down to its opening in September. Having been postponed from last year due to...
Aug 1, 2023
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Development for Brisbane 2032 athletics warm-up facility will not require demolition of homes
Controversial plans for the development of the athletics warm-up facility for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will not now require the demolition of homes in the...
Jul 31, 2023
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Major events partnership secures Paul McCartney tour for Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium
A major events partnership between City of Newcastle, Venues NSW and Frontier Touring has secured Paul McCartney’s phenomenal Got Back Tour for Newcastle's McDonald Jones...
Jul 31, 2023
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NSW Government declares 'war on the lure of the couch' with its Culture Up Late initiative
The NSW Government is declaring “war on the lure of the couch” with its Western Sydney Culture Up Late initiative offering nighttime cultural events to help with the recovery of...
Jul 31, 2023
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Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre to host 2024 Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has today announced that the 2024 Championships will be hosted at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Set to be held from Thursday...
Jul 31, 2023
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Logo revealed for Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships
The local organising committee of The World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 - has unveiled the official logo and brand for the event, scheduled to take place in the Qatari...
Jul 31, 2023
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Optus Stadium unveils new collection of sport and entertainment memorabilia
Optus Stadium has today unveiled a new collection of sport and entertainment memorabilia - capturing some of the key moments delivered by global sports and entertainment stars...
Jul 30, 2023
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Gabba rebuild prompts Queensland Cricket call for new 10,000 seat stadium at Albion
With the rebuilding of Brisbane’s Gabba for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics likely to put the venue out of action for up to seven years, Queensland Cricket is calling for an...
Jul 27, 2023
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