News: Venues
Grenville Hub marks 40th year of delivering senior wellness and entertainment programs
City of Playford’s Grenville Hub, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, is today celebrating 40 years of delivering popular programs and events promoting health, wellbeing and...
Apr 30, 2023
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces $300 million funding for new Tasmanian stadia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially announced that the Federal Government will contribute $240 million towards a new sport stadium in Hobart along with $65 million to...
Apr 28, 2023
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Major upgrades commence at Arts Centre Melbourne
The first upgrade to Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre since it was built almost 40 years ago has commenced with the selection of head contactor Lendlease as the provider of...
Apr 28, 2023
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Leading international event planners confirmed for MEETINGS 2023 in Wellington
MEETINGS 2023 to be held in Wellington in June has confirmed over 230 leading business event organisers from Australia, North America, Singapore and New Zealand as fully hosted...
Apr 28, 2023
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$1.92 million visitor centre unveiled at Purnululu National Park
Coinciding with the 20-year anniversary of Purnululu National Park’s World Heritage listing for, a state-of-the-art $1.92 million visitor centre has been unveiled at the Park in...
Apr 28, 2023
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Concepts revealed for redevelopment of Auckland’s Eden Park into roofed sport and entertainment arena
The Eden Park Trust has today revealed plans for a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Auckland’s Eden Park that, with a retractable roof, three new grandstands and a...
Apr 28, 2023
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Qatar to host 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Basketball’s world governing body has announced that Qatar will host the 2027 FIBA World Cup, the first time the event will be held in a Middle Eastern nation. With Qatar having...
Apr 28, 2023
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Hansen Yuncken awarded tender for Newcastle Art Gallery expansion
The $43.8 million contract for the main construction works of the Newcastle Art Gallery expansion has been awarded to Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd. Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd has...
Apr 27, 2023
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Initial speaker line up announced for Australian Festival Industry Conference 2023
The organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference have announced the speakers who will address the 2023 event. With its third edition being held on Wednesday 30th...
Apr 27, 2023
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Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre ready for new business
Auckland waterfront venue the Viaduct Events Centre is again open for events following the relocation of Emirates Team New Zealand to its new base within Wynyard Quarter....
Apr 27, 2023
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$200,000 grants for Western Sydney arts and cultural venues to stay open at night
Grants of up to $200,000 from the NSW Government’s $1.5 million Western Sydney Culture Up Late program are on offer to encourage Western Sydney’s arts and cultural organisations...
Apr 27, 2023
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Wyndham City approaches completing upgrades on its sporting pavilions
Wyndham City, located in the outer south-western suburbs of Melbourne, has almost completed its sporting pavilion upgrades program, with work completed on four more upgrades....
Apr 27, 2023
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Federal Government set to contribute $240 million for AFL stadium in Hobart
The Australian Government is set to commit $240 million for the planned new Hobart Stadium, dwarfing all previous Federal contributions for major venues. While not confirmed,...
Apr 26, 2023
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Millgrove sporting clubs commence new season with redeveloped facilities
Yarra Ranges Council has advised that Millgrove sporting clubs will commence their 2023 season in new, built-for-purpose clubrooms, with the Millgrove Pavilion project...
Apr 26, 2023
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ICC Sydney spotlights the delivery of Human Rights Conference 2023
ICC Sydney spotlights the delivery of Human Rights Conference 2023 ICC Sydney, managed by ASM Global, has spotlighted its contribution to the collaborative delivery of an...
Apr 26, 2023
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Street changes recommended around Te Kaha to cope with high foot traffic on event days
Christchurch City Council has advised that a Hearings Panel will recommend Council proceed with a raft of changes to the streets surrounding Te Kaha, Canterbury’s Multi-Use...
Apr 26, 2023
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Work commences on $52 million Hunter Sports Centre expansion
Lake Macquarie City Council has advised that work has commenced on a $52 million Hunter Sports Centre expansion set to elevate the Glendale facility to a nationally significant...
Apr 26, 2023
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Mildura Rural City Council partners with local tennis club to reduce energy bills
A partnership between Mildura Rural City Council, the Victorian Government and Sacred Heart and St Andrews Tennis Club could see more than $1,300 cut from the club’s energy...
Apr 26, 2023
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2023 Women’s State of Origin double header matches to be played in Townsville and Sydney
The NRL has announced the women's State of Origin will be played as a double header for the first time, with matches to be played at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium and Townsville’s...
Apr 25, 2023
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Melissa Truscott appointed as Chief Operating Officer for newly formed Winarch Group
Cedar Mill Group – an Australian events and tourism precinct operator – along with strategic property development firm Winarch Capital have established a new parent company,...
Apr 25, 2023
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ASTN invites expressions of interest for 2023 European trade mission to VivaTech
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) is currently inviting interested businesses to submit expressions of interest to join a trade mission to Europe's leading...
Apr 25, 2023
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Tibetan community comes together at Werribee's Eagle Stadium
Members of the Tibetan community from across Australia gathered at Eagle Stadium in Melbourne’s west over the four-day Easter weekend to celebrate their culture and play the...
Apr 25, 2023
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Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Film Arts Association participate in Pop Culture Festival
The first-ever ‘Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival’ commences in April, with over 20 exciting events scheduled throughout the year with participating venues including Hong Kong...
Apr 25, 2023
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2023 Australian Swimming Championships delivers one of biggest events at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
With more than 3,200 swimmers participating across the 13 days of Age and Open competition along with 35,000+ spectators, the 2023 Australian Swimming Championships has...
Apr 24, 2023
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