News: Venues
Creative Partnerships survey shows declining private sector support for arts organisations
With its functions and funding being transferred to the Australia Council for the Arts from 1st July, of Creative Partnerships Australia has released results from a survey that...
Jun 29, 2023
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Apollo Projects replaces Orangetheory as naming rights sponsor for Christchurch stadium
Local design and commercial construction company Apollo Projects has secured naming rights to Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium, replacing fitness franchise Orangetheory. Set...
Jun 29, 2023
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Townsville City Council invests to deliver active and engaged city
Townsville City Council’s 2023/24 Budget and Operational Plan includes more than $13.3 million to further develop Townsville as an active and engaged city. The impressive figure...
Jun 29, 2023
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Hornsby Heights Football Club named Club Changer Club of Month
Football Australia and Football NSW acknowledge Hornsby Heights FC as the Club Changer, Club of the Month for "pioneering not just women and girls in football, but for leading...
Jun 29, 2023
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$31.5 million National Rugby Training Centre opens at Ballymore
The $31.5 million National Rugby Training Centre has officially opened - signalling the rebirth of the Ballymore rugby union stadium in Brisbane and making it the home of...
Jun 28, 2023
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Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre secures ‘Large Facility of the Year’ ARV award
YMCA Victoria-managed Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) has been named the ‘Large Facility of the Year’ at the 2023 ARV (Aquatics & Recreation Victoria) awards, in...
Jun 28, 2023
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ACT Government commits to future Canberra stadium at AIS campus
The ACT Government and the Australian Sports Commission have today signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure continued support for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)...
Jun 28, 2023
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Victorian Government announces crack down on ticket scalpers
In the wake of reports that tickets for Taylor Swift's 2024 concert dates in Australia are being resold for massive markups, the Victorian Government announced that it will...
Jun 27, 2023
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VenuesWest announces recipients of its ambassador program for 2023/24
Four of Western Australia’s high-performing athletes have been announced as recipients of the 2023/24 VenuesWest Brand Ambassador Program. Following a rigorous two-month...
Jun 27, 2023
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Toowoomba Regional Council to appoint external management of aquatic and fitness centres
Toowoomba Regional Council, located in the Darling Downs part of Queensland, has advised that ongoing staff shortages and the inability to move quickly in recruitment and...
Jun 27, 2023
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Wyndham City nears completion of sporting infrastructure upgrades
Wyndham City, located in the outer south-western suburbs of Melbourne, is nearing the completion of a series of sporting infrastructure upgrades including a resurfaced BMX start...
Jun 27, 2023
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City of Port Phillip launches Victoria's first Live Music Precinct
City of Port Phillip has launched the St Kilda Live Music Precinct - Victoria's first LMP - with Port Phillip Mayor Heather Cunsolo advising the initiative is about creating...
Jun 26, 2023
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State Library Victoria welcomes record number of visitors in past year
The State Library Victoria has welcomed a record-breaking 2,071,251 visitors in the past 12 months with 79% of visitors under 35 years old, and 51% culturally and linguistically...
Jun 26, 2023
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Wellington City Council funds revitalisation of Newtown's Community and Cultural Centre
Wellington City Council has funded the recent major upgrades to Newtown's Community and Cultural Centre facilities making it more accessible and comfortable for all to use. The...
Jun 26, 2023
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ICC Sydney to host inaugural UTS Startups Summit
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is partnering with The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to deliver the inaugural UTS Startups Summit. The partnership...
Jun 25, 2023
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Key sporting and aquatic projects to be funded via Sunshine Coast’s first billion-dollar budget
This year’s Sunshine Coast Council’s budget sees $24 million allocated to key sporting projects, including the evolution of the Honey Farm Road Sports Precinct, Kawana Waters...
Jun 25, 2023
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Parramatta’s newest library secures finalist nomination for Public Library of the Year global award
Housed in the city’s PHIVE building, Parramatta’s new library is one of four global finalists for the Public Library of the Year award. The award recognises new public libraries...
Jun 25, 2023
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South Australia Police launches new partnership with Football SA
South Australia Police has teamed up with Football SA to promote engagement with multicultural communities, and assist in SA Police’s current recruitment drive. SA Police...
Jun 25, 2023
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Major upgrades underway on Sunbury’s Eric Boardman Memorial Reserve athletic track
Significant upgrades of Sunbury’s Eric Boardman Memorial Reserve track are now officially underway. Hume City Council is redeveloping the athletics track in Eric Boardman...
Jun 24, 2023
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Taylor Swift tour to boost the economy and physical activity?
This week's announcement that US singing superstar Taylor Swift will play five concert dates in Melbourne and Sydney in February next year has gone beyond prompting fans wanting...
Jun 23, 2023
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Newcastle and Townsville City Councils combine to secure future women’s State of Origin fixtures
The cities of Townsville and Newcastle have joined forces to campaign to the NRL for a permanent share in the future of Women’s State of Origin matches. A proposal sent by...
Jun 23, 2023
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Australian Government seeks advisors to drive major events through and beyond the Brisbane Olympics
A tender seeking expert advice to deliver a “strategic and coordinated approach to Australian Government support … to attract, deliver and leverage MSEs” (major international...
Jun 22, 2023
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VMA opens enrolments for 2023 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association (Asia Pacific) has opened enrolments for its 2022 Venue Management School and VMA Leadership Institute. The only industry run school of its kind...
Jun 22, 2023
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Cedar Mill Group looks to develop concert and tourism destination in Victoria’s Yarra Valley
Cedar Mill Group has acquired a 40-hectare area of land in Victoria’s Yarra Valley as part of a $200 million project to transform the site into an outdoor amphitheatre and...
Jun 22, 2023
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