News: Venues
‘Rotorua’ named Best Regional Stand at MEETINGS 2025 with event having attracted over 1200 attendees
New Zealand's biggest business events showcase, MEETINGS 2025 has closed having attracted over 1,200 people with comments from both exhibitors and buyers confirming it was a...
Jun 12, 2025
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New signage at Beechworth Historic Precinct enhances tourism experience
A new suite of interpretive signage is being installed throughout the Beechworth Historic Precinct designed to enhance the visitor experience by providing immediate recognition...
Jun 12, 2025
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Parramatta Eels announces James Hardie as Naming Rights Partner of Centre of Excellence
Following NRL’s Parramatta Eels official unveiling of its centre of excellence at the club’s Kellyville base on 22nd May, James Hardie, producer of high-performance building...
Jun 12, 2025
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Circular Solutions partners with Green Sports Alliance to enhance trust in sport and entertainment industry sustainability
Recognising the need to drive a more sustainable future for sports and entertainment, the Green Sports Alliance Foundation (GSA) is collaborating with Circular Solutions (CS),...
Jun 12, 2025
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Increase in Basketball participation across Australia highlights need for additional infrastructure
According to the latest AusPlay data, basketball has established itself as one of Australia's most popular sports, ranking as the second-highest team participation sport in...
Jun 12, 2025
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Music Australia reports Australia music industry generated revenues over $8 billion
Music Australia has today released the report - ‘The Bass Line: Charting the Economic Contribution of Australia's Music Industry’ - which finds the Australian music industry...
Jun 12, 2025
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre joins CAST to support and lead venue innovation in Asia
Following the recent news that Ovation/Ticketek had joined member organisation CAST (Centre for Arts, Sports and Technology) as its first buyer member, the Kuala Lumpur...
Jun 11, 2025
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PCYC Kempsey transforms into safe evening youth hub for the U-Nites program
PCYC Kempsey is transforming into an evening youth hub on Fridays from 4pm to 9pm, for the U-Nites program which offers eight to 14 year olds an array of sporting, cultural, and...
Jun 11, 2025
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Angie Becker appointed to Australian Business Events Association Board
Australian Business Events Association has appointed Angie Becker from the Victorian Convention and Event Trust, to their Board effective immediately. Becker takes up the venue...
Jun 10, 2025
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Kiama Council releases masterplans for sport complex and beach reserve
The draft masterplans for Kiama Sports Complex and South Werri Beach Reserve have been released by Kiama Council. The draft masterplans will help the future layout and design of...
Jun 10, 2025
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Hills sporting clubs unite with Council to campaign for more fields
The Hills Shire Council urgently needs 40 new sports fields and is calling on the NSW Government to help fund the delivery of the playing fields to meet surging demand and...
Jun 10, 2025
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Botanic Gardens among public spaces to secure NSW Government funding
The NSW Government has advised it will be investing $110 million in the 2025-26 Budget to revitalise and rebuild an array of public spaces – aimed at delivering enhanced and...
Jun 10, 2025
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Latest survey reveals Hong Kong exhibition industry continued rebound momentum in 2024
The latest annual exhibition survey released by the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has revealed continuous rebound momentum of the exhibition...
Jun 10, 2025
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BEIA welcomes New Zealand Government investment boost for business events
The Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has welcomed an additional $3 million investment by the New Zealand Government to attract international business events to New...
Jun 9, 2025
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BCEC marks 30 year journey of bringing people together
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), a renowned venue for Brisbane and the meetings and events industry, is celebrating 30 years of bringing people together - for...
Jun 9, 2025
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SIS Pitches spotlights advantages of hybrid sports surface technology for cricket
SIS Pitches, a British sports surfaces manufacturer which produces premium hybrid, synthetic and natural pitches for an array of sports, has spotlighted how hybrid pitches...
Jun 9, 2025
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Suncorp Stadium General Manager Alan Graham to retire in July
Legends ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences, has announced that Suncorp Stadium General Manager Alan Graham will...
Jun 7, 2025
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Chau Chak Wing Museum among venues participating in 25th Sydney Biennale
The University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Museum is among the 25th Sydney Biennale participating venues joining the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Penrith...
Jun 7, 2025
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Renowned Sydney music venue closes in wake of post-Covid trading environment
Sydney jazz establishment, Foundry616, has announced that it will close its doors “with great sadness and regret” having stood as one of the last remaining dedicated jazz venues...
Jun 6, 2025
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Cricket Australia partners with Partnerbrite to launch ad tech platform CrowdCatch
Cricket Australia has partnered with global technology company Partnerbrite to launch CrowdCatch - a next-gen ad tech platform aimed at transforming digital fan engagement....
Jun 5, 2025
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Stage 2 commences on Sam Kerr Football Centre as WA Budget allocates $332 million for state sports infrastructure
The commencement of Stage 2 works on the $4 million expansion of the Sam Kerr Football Centre comes as the Western Australian Government confirms a $332 million investment in...
Jun 5, 2025
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2025 World Leisure Expo to be held in Chinese city of Hangzhou
The Chinese city of Hangzhou, dubbed the ‘Oriental Leisure Capital’ is counting down to hosting the 2025 World Leisure Expo and 27th Hangzhou West Lake International Expo....
Jun 5, 2025
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Genesis Health + Fitness introduces smaller club model with lower-cost entry point for Franchisees
Genesis Health + Fitness has recently introduced a new 750 square metre club model to its franchise portfolio designed to improve accessibility, reduce entry costs, and drive...
Jun 4, 2025
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YMCA Victoria’s Baw Baw facilities achieve 100% LSV Gold Endorsement
YMCA Victoria and Baw Baw Shire Council are celebrating following all Baw Baw Shire aquatic facilities managed by the YMCA - Warragul, Drouin, Neerim South, Trafalgar, Thorpdale...
Jun 4, 2025
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