News: Venues
Singapore tops Cvent’s Asia Pacific list of meeting destinations and hotels with Sydney ranked second
Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released its lists of the Asia Pacific’s ‘Top Meeting Destinations’ and ‘Top Meeting...
May 23, 2023
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VMA announces 2023 venue industry award winners
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the winners of its 2023 Venue Industry Awards, presented this evening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the...
May 22, 2023
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New Planetarium completed at Bendigo’s Discovery Science and Technology Centre
The new Bendigo Planetarium at the Discovery Science and Technology Centre is now complete and double the size of the original. The redesigned planetarium includes a...
May 22, 2023
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WOSUP’s reusable aluminium cups to be trialled at upcoming Wallabies test at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium
War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP) has advised that its reusable aluminium cups are to be trialled at the upcoming Wallabies vs Argentina rugby union test match at Sydney’s...
May 22, 2023
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New Bruce Prance Dryland Diving Centre opens at Perth's HBF Stadium
The new Bruce Prance Dryland Diving Centre at Perth's HBF Stadium - offering an aquatic centre of international standards - has opened to local, national and international...
May 22, 2023
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Tasmanian Government releases detail of deal with AFL for Hobart Stadium
The Tasmanian Government has released the 134-page document detailing the agreement it reached with the AFL for Tasmanian AFL and AFLW teams and a stadium at Hobart's Macquarie...
May 21, 2023
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Live Nation and South Korea’s Busan city to develop new 20,000-capacity arena
Live Nation has announced that it is to partner with Busan Metropolitan City authorities to develop a new entertainment complex that will be anchored by a 20,000-capacity arena....
May 21, 2023
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Plants thriving on Auckland’s Central City library roof top
Having installed its largest 'living roof' on the Central City Library a year ago, Auckland Council advise that the 2000 low-maintenance, hardy native plants, propagated by...
May 21, 2023
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Under Armour’s UA COMBINE athlete challenge to be held at Sydney's Carriageworks
Sports performance brand, Under Armour, has announced that following the successful debut last year of UA COMBINE - a one-day competition combining multiple training disciplines...
May 21, 2023
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World Athletics’ Sustainable Event Management System gains ISO 20121 certification
World Athletics has announced that the Sustainable Event Management System (SEMS) it has developed to embed sustainability into events across the sport has achieved a...
May 21, 2023
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ASM Global’s Harvey Lister calls for Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre expansion
Harvey Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global Asia Pacific, has called for the upgrading and expansion of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)...
May 21, 2023
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Port Hedland sport and community hub revitalised to host array of events
The redeveloped Port Hedland Community Centre which also provides new facilities for the Port Hedland Turf Club can now host events, conferences, arts and cultural exhibitions,...
May 21, 2023
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AFL Chief Executive warns Tasmanian objectors 'no expansion team without new Hobart Stadium'
With Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockcliff’s backing for a $715 million stadium on the Hobart waterfront having prompted protests and seen the state government fall into minority...
May 19, 2023
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Fiji, New Zealand, Qatar and South Africa express interest in hosting 2025 Rugby League World Cup after French withdrawal
The International Rugby League (IRL) has advised that four nations have expressed initial interest in becoming the new host of its 2025 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) following...
May 19, 2023
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Unity Pitch arrives at Sydney Olympic Park
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Unity Pitch will be at Yulang, Sydney Olympic Park until 23rd May to coincide with Female Football Week taking place across NSW and providing an...
May 18, 2023
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Marvel Stadium set to debut checkout-free technology for F&B purchases
Marvel Stadium will pioneer Amazon's Just Walk Out system during AFL fixtures this weekend, becoming the first venue in the Southern Hemisphere to adopt the payment innovation....
May 18, 2023
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Tawarri Hot Springs receives approval to deliver wellness centre designed by Plus Architecture
Western Australia’s largest spa development and the first of its kind in the state - Tawarri Hot Springs - has received Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) approval to...
May 18, 2023
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Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre benefits from $1 million investment by PAK’nSAVE Hastings
To ensure affordable and increased access to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre, PAK’nSAVE Hastings has today announced a $1 million partnership with the Hawke’s Bay...
May 18, 2023
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SureVision partners with Basketball Australia for FIBA Women's Asia Cup
Basketball Australia has today announced that leading digital screen solution provider SureVision will light up Sydney Olympic Park’s Quaycentre as an official supplier for the...
May 17, 2023
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UFC agrees multi-year deal to host fight events in Sydney
The NSW Government has advised that it has secured a series of fight events to be staged in Sydney through a partnership with mixed martial arts brand the Ultimate Fighting...
May 17, 2023
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Unveiling its new Totally Workwear Stadium Brisbane Tigers advise of plans to secure 18th NRL licence
Rugby league side the Brisbane Tigers have unveiled their new Totally Workwear Stadium, using the event to announce their intention to pursue an 18th NRL club licence. Opening...
May 17, 2023
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ICC Sydney team thrilled to secure five wins at MEA NSW Awards
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, secured five wins at the recently held Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) New South Wales Awards...
May 17, 2023
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Official branding launched for FIFA World Cup 2026 along with campaign ‘WE ARE 26’
The official branding for FIFA World Cup 2026 was launched on 17th May 2023 with the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy - the most widely recognised and prized sporting asset globally –...
May 17, 2023
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Newcastle's cultural venues showcased during Museum and Galleries national conference
With the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) 2023 National Conference currently underway in Newcastle, many of the City’s cultural venues are being showcased to...
May 17, 2023
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