News: Venues
Lifeguard services and sport venue accessibility among initiatives prioritised in Gold Coast budget
Gold Coast City Council has prioritised a number of safety initiatives in its 2023/34 budget including increased funding for lifeguard services and improved access to the city’s...
Jun 14, 2023
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The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney hosts Australian Women in Business event
The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden was chosen by Mercedes-Benz Sydney to be the venue for their recent prestigious event celebrating the contributions of Australian women in...
Jun 14, 2023
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre among recipients of accessibility funding
The Victorian Government is supporting the construction of 13 new Changing Places facilities in the community in its aim to improve accessibility for people with disability....
Jun 14, 2023
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Ambassadors awarded for bringing international conferences to Melbourne
Nine ambassadors have been recognised for their successful efforts in bringing international conferences to Melbourne at the annual Club Melbourne Ambassador Program Awards....
Jun 14, 2023
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VenuesLive WA appoints new Head of Media and Government Relations
VenuesLive WA, operator of Perth’s Optus Stadium, has today confirmed the appointment of experienced communications specialist Jean Perkins as the new Head of Media,...
Jun 14, 2023
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Attekus booking and events platform expands with new contracts
The expansion of booking and events software provider Attekus’ business has seen its popular Bookable product selected to meet the needs of both the City of Playford and the...
Jun 13, 2023
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Queensland 2023 budget delivers for art and cultural sectors
Queensland’s 2023 budget is injecting $51.4 million over four years to preserve and enhance the accessibility of the state’s art and cultural infrastructure, to secure...
Jun 13, 2023
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Bruce Prance Dryland Diving Centre at HBF Stadium welcomed as state-of-the-art facility
Officially opened at the end of last month, the new Bruce Prance Dryland Diving Centre at HBF Stadium - a World Aquatics international standard centre available to local,...
Jun 13, 2023
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Digital screen upgrade for Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium
McDonald Jones Stadium will soon be home to two new LED matchday screens as part of a major upgrade of the Newcastle venue’s field screen technology. The new 160 metre² HD...
Jun 12, 2023
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ABEA reveals industry-wide inclusivity with Membership Prospectus
Ahead of the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) launching on 3rd July 2023, the Association has revealed its Membership Prospectus geared towards engaging all sectors...
Jun 12, 2023
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Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre hosts 2023 World Championship Trials
Olympic champions, world record holders and stars on the rise are among the 500 swimmers converging on Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), attempting to book their...
Jun 12, 2023
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Aquatics
Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show to deliver traditional and ‘high-octane’ entertainment
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show which dates back 117 years will this year continue to offer the traditional show attractions but will also feature plenty of cutting-edge...
Jun 11, 2023
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Refurbished Illawarra Performing Arts Centre meets community needs and expectations
Shows are set to return to the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre following the venue’s major refurbishment over the past five-and-a-half months which has created a more...
Jun 10, 2023
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Queensland’s new facilities fund will deliver $10 million for community sport and recreation
The Queensland Government’s new Inclusive Facilities Fund will allocate $10 million for community sport and recreation projects to enhance accessibility, safety, and...
Jun 10, 2023
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NRL’s Warriors welcoming highest home crowds since the 1990s
Marking a strong resurgence after three seasons impacted by the pandemic, the New Zealand Warriors are experiencing their highest average home crowd numbers since 1995. The...
Jun 9, 2023
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Inaugural women's equestrian polo club set to open at China’s Chongqing Fairy Mountain
The government of China's Wulong District in Chongqing and 1003 POLO - one of China’s prominent polo brands - have announced the establishment of 1003 POLO CLUB - the world's...
Jun 9, 2023
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Sydney Showground secures MEA’s 2021/22 Best Event Venue, capacity more than 1000
Sydney Showground has been named Australia’s ‘Best Event Venue, capacity more than 1,000’ at the 2021 -2022 Meeting and Events Australia (MEA) awards held last night on the Gold...
Jun 8, 2023
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New seats installed at Hamilton Performing Arts Centre improve accessibility
After an extensive two-month renovation, new audience seats have been installed at the Handbury Auditorium in the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, marking the completion of the...
Jun 8, 2023
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Enhanced sporting facilities in Ballarat continue to attract major sporting events
With enhanced sporting facilities, the City of Ballarat continues to attract sporting events which highlight Ballarat as a destination of choice and which also have enormous...
Jun 8, 2023
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Inner West Council looks to invigorate local arts and live music scene
Inner West Council will launch 14 initiatives as part of the Arts and Music Recovery Plan to invigorate the local arts and live music scene and in response to appeals and...
Jun 8, 2023
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Maxwood Technology meets heritage needs with seat installation at Sydney Opera House’s Studio Theatre
Seating specialists Maxwood Technology Australia has shared details of its recent installation of 130 customised seats at the Studio Theatre at the Sydney Opera House. The most...
Jun 7, 2023
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FIFA’s claims over carbon-neutral Qatar 2022 World Cup found to be misleading
World football governing body FIFA has been found by a Swiss regulator to have misled fans over claims of a ‘carbon-neutral Qatar World Cup’. The Swiss Commission for Fairness...
Jun 7, 2023
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ICC Sydney welcomes youth wellbeing event Stand Tall for seventh consecutive year
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has welcomed its charity partner event, Stand Tall, for the seventh consecutive year today. Following a sold out hybrid event...
Jun 7, 2023
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MCA Australia and Power Institute enter into new research partnership
Aimed at establishing a new way of conducting and presenting research on art and visual culture, The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) and the Power Institute...
Jun 7, 2023
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