News: Venues
Regional Cities Victoria launch ‘winning formula’ to ensure 2026 Commonwealth Games lasting legacy
Aimed at ensuring that a lasting legacy is created for the whole of regional Victoria as part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) has today launched...
Jun 6, 2023
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AFC names Match Hospitality Asia as commercial hospitality provider for 2024 Asian Cup in Qatar
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Match Hospitality Asia will be the exclusive provider of commercial hospitality for the upcoming 2024 Asian Cup in...
Jun 6, 2023
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TIO Stadium to install drop in pitch for return of International cricket
Darwin’s TIO Stadium will be installing a drop in cricket pitch ahead of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup qualifier between New Zealand...
Jun 6, 2023
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Victorian country football and netball clubs receive funding for upgrades
More than $2.5 million from the Victorian Government’s 2022-23 Country Football and Netball Program will be distributed among 11 new projects delivering new change rooms, new...
Jun 6, 2023
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New hockey and BMX pavilion opens in Wodonga
A new pavilion and reconstructed change rooms have been opened at Wodonga’s Birallee Park providing Wodonga Hockey Club and BMX Club members with state-of-the-art headquarters....
Jun 6, 2023
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Horse racing to end in Singapore with Kranji course marked for redevelopment
The two century long history of horse racing in Singapore is set to end as of October next year with the Singapore Turf Club’s Kranji racecourse to be used for housing. With...
Jun 6, 2023
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Repairs completed on vandalised sporting fields in North Kellyville
The Hills Shire Council in north western Sydney has advised that the new sporting fields in North Kellyville which were damaged in a senseless act of vandalism have now been...
Jun 5, 2023
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Upgrades to Wollongong’s Beaton Park will deliver a regional tennis hub
Work has commenced on upgrading Wollongong’s Beaton Park with eight International Tennis Federation - standard acrylic hard courts which will transform the facility into a...
Jun 5, 2023
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Macau to again welcome FIA motorsport events
International Automobile Federation (FIA)-sanctioned races will return to Macau’s Guia street circuit for the first time since 2019 following the signing of a new hosting deal....
Jun 5, 2023
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ICSS committed to sustainable development and environmental protection through sport
Massimiliano Montanari, Chief Executive of Qatar’s International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has explained that sustainability is a key priority for the agency and that its...
Jun 4, 2023
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Townsville Mayor laments lack of live music acts at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Fears that Queensland Country Bank Stadium would fail to attract major live music events appear to have been realised with Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill describing a lack of live...
Jun 3, 2023
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Concept design revealed for Christchurch’s new South Library and Service Centre
Concept designs, created by Ignite Architects and with input from other consultants, for the rebuild of Christchurch’s South Library and Service Centre building have been...
Jun 2, 2023
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Populous share memorable moments to mark Suncorp Stadium’s 20 years
With yesterday having marked the 20th anniversary of when Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium held its first event in the newly re-developed venue, global architecture and design firm,...
Jun 1, 2023
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Adelaide’s Thebarton Theatre set for transformation
Plans for an $8 million upgrade of popular Adelaide live music venue the Thebarton Theatre have submitted to Planning SA are approved. The plans, lodged by Masterplan, JPE...
Jun 1, 2023
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Solomon Islands looks for Pacific Games to drive economic growth
Counting down to its hosting of the Pacific Games from 19th November and 2nd December, the Solomon Islands is anticipating that staging the event will deliver a major boost to...
Jun 1, 2023
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New major festival to bring live music back to Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne’s new major festival 'Now or Never' will deliver the first large-scale live music performance in the historic Royal Exhibition Building in more than two decades. The...
Jun 1, 2023
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Wellington’s new Conference and Exhibition Centre Tākina officially opens
Wellington’s new Conference and Exhibition Centre Tākina officially opened last night following a dawn ceremony with a karakia (Māori incantations and prayer) and blessing of...
May 31, 2023
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QTIC roadshow introduces Queensland ‘school leavers’ to possibilities of hospitality and tourism careers
A recent Queensland Tourism Industry Roadshow held at the Cairns Convention Centre gave over 100 high school students from across Far North Queensland an insight into the...
May 31, 2023
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 sells over 850,000 tickets
With less than 50 days until kick off, organisers have revealed that over 850,000 tickets have been sold for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - with more...
May 31, 2023
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TDC deploy Barco laser projectors to capture essence of nature for Vivid Sydney 2023
In a world first, an astonishing array of over 150 Barco laser projectors have been deployed by the Technical Direction Company (TDC) to capture the ‘Beauty of our Natural...
May 31, 2023
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Beach Volleyball World Championships secured for Adelaide in 2025
The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships will be staged in Australia for the first time in 2025, with Adelaide announced as the host city. The World Championships will not...
May 31, 2023
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New accessible and inclusive tourism training program launched by ATEC
The Australian Tourism Export Council’s latest Tourism Training Hub program - Accessible & Inclusive Host – is aimed at helping businesses build their confidence in working with...
May 31, 2023
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DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023 attracts over 100,000 attendances
‘Our World’ at Adelaide Festival Centre’s DreamBIG Children’s Festival has seen over 100,000 attending across 10 days of exciting events for babies through to teenagers. The...
May 30, 2023
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Baw Baw Shire community encouraged to support campaign for a Culture and Connection Precinct
Baw Baw Shire Council is encouraging the community to get behind the campaign for a Culture and Connection Precinct and has released a virtual tour of the Precinct’s Stage One...
May 30, 2023
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