News: Venues
Impressive BMX racing track installed at Moreton Bay
A joint $5.8 million project between Moreton Bay Regional Council and the Queensland Government has delivered one of the most impressive BMX racing tracks in Australia at Nolan...
May 4, 2023
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Community wants to see Parramatta become a cultural and creative entertainment hub
Among the findings of a new report by Western Sydney University’s Centre for Western Sydney is that the community wants Parramatta to realise its potential as a cultural and...
May 4, 2023
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Tenders open to maintain City of Casey's public open spaces
With a number of factors – including the impacts of COVID-19, challenges in recruitment and retention of staff, supply chain issues and economic conditions, having impeded some...
May 4, 2023
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Melbourne secures hosting of Australian Tourism Exchange 2024
Melbourne has secured the Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 - a four-day trade program and Australia’s most important annual travel and tourism marketing event. Held in a...
May 4, 2023
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Radisson Hotel Group expands partnership with Philippines-based SM Hotels & Conventions Corp
Radisson Hotel Group has embarked on the latest phase of its expansion strategy in the Philippines, with the signing of a Master Development Agreement for the Park Inn by...
May 4, 2023
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ICC Sydney continues to support next generation of industry talent with Career Insights event
Students from the University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) event management school were recently hosted by International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) where they were...
May 3, 2023
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Long-awaited unified Australian Business Events Association to launch in July
The long-awaited unified Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) will launch on 3rd July 2023, marking the biggest shake-up of the business events association landscape in...
May 3, 2023
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Dunedin City Council invites community feedback on Logan and Mosgiel parks
Dunedin City Council is inviting its community to provide input on the future of Logan Park and the Mosgiel Recreation Area to help shape draft management plans for the parks....
May 3, 2023
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Abu Dhabi's Yas Island names Aquaman actor Jason Momoa as its new 'Chief Island Officer'
Abu Dhabi‘s Yas Island - home to attractions including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World and Yas Waterworld - has launched a new tourism campaign, naming Aquaman and...
May 3, 2023
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Western United looks to host matches at Wyndham Regional Football Facility during 2023/24 A-League season
Western United are reported to be on track to host A-League matches at their new training facility in the Melbourne suburb of Tarneit next season. Although work on their...
May 3, 2023
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South Barwon Cricket Club new training facilities accommodate growth of female cricket programs
Women’s cricket has exploded in Greater Geelong, and Council felt it critical to have the facilities to accommodate the extraordinary growth that the sport is experiencing. The...
May 3, 2023
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Microhire announces new agreements for full-in-house audio visual services
Microhire, a specialist in audio-visual and full-service event staging for some of the largest events and conferences across Australia, has announced new agreements for...
May 3, 2023
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NSW Government looks to raise cap on concert events at the SCG and Allianz Stadium
The NSW Government is looking to lift a longstanding restriction that prevents Sydney's Allianz Stadium and Sydney Cricket Ground from hosting more than four concerts per year....
May 2, 2023
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Gillon McLachlan confirms entry of Tasmanian teams into AFL and AFLW competitions
Visiting Tasmania today, AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has confirmed that a Hobart-based team will enter the AFL and AFLW competitions - although not until 2028....
May 2, 2023
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New facilities for Newport's Porter Reserve support increasing female participation in sport
Porter Reserve in the Sydney northern beaches suburb of Newport has had its new amenities building and kiosk officially opened in time for the Rugby season and in support of...
May 2, 2023
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Leaders of global night-time economy cities share insights at NEON Sydney
A full two program with 'night mayors' from London, New York, Paris, Montreal and Vienna during NEON Sydney 2023 has seen the sharing of key insights about night-time economy...
May 2, 2023
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ACT sportsgrounds benefit from solar powered repurposed shipping containers
The ACT Government has introduced solar powered repurposed shipping container canteens and change room facilities at some of its sportsgrounds for the benefit of both players...
May 2, 2023
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AFL Club Presidents unanimously approve 19th team licence for Tasmania
Club Presidents of the AFL’s existing 18 teams have today voted unanimously to grant a licence to a Tasmanian team to join the competition. The AFL Commission endorsed the vote...
May 2, 2023
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Quayclean wins new customers and agrees contract renewals
Quayclean Australia has expanded its stadia customer base reaching agreements with McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle and signing long-term renewal contracts with Melbourne’s...
May 1, 2023
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Eden Park introduces Axess multi-platform solution
New Zealand’s largest stadium, Auckland’s Eden Park has recently introduced an Axess multi-platform solution to manage guest traffic into and out of the venue. The move follows...
May 1, 2023
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Ticketmaster and the Geelong Cats launch a season of exclusive digital collectibles
In a collaboration with the AFL’s Geelong Football Club, Ticketmaster has announced the launch of a ground breaking new collection of digital collectibles, backed by NFT...
May 1, 2023
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City of Launceston welcomes federal funding for UTAS Stadium
City of Launceston has welcomed the announcement that along with the Federal Government contributing $240 million towards a new sport stadium in Hobart, $65 million will be...
Apr 30, 2023
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Macquarie Conservatorium to occupy Dubbo’s old Carpet Court Building with peppercorn lease
With the Macquarie Conservatorium’s current lease arrangement within a Department of Education building not having been renewed, Dubbo Regional Council has negotiated the terms...
Apr 30, 2023
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Gallery and Art Consultancy Curatorial+Co unveils expanded space in Sydney
Gallery and Art Consultancy, Curatorial+Co. has moved into a new and expanded physical space in the heart of Sydney’s arts district at 80 William Street in Woolloomooloo....
Apr 30, 2023
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