News: Venues
New name proposed for Bendigo’s Athletics Complex
Aligned with the City of Greater Bendigo’s Reconciliation Plan Barpangu 2021-2025, a new name - La Birpa Athletics Complex - is being proposed for La Trobe University Bendigo...
Apr 24, 2023
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PAC Australia reveals new Australian National Touring Charter
PAC Australia has announced the release of the Australian National Touring Charter, a new standards-driven document designed to support the touring and mobility of performing...
Apr 23, 2023
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VMA announces 2023 Venue Industry Awards Finalists
In advance of presentations to winners at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the finalists for its 2023...
Apr 23, 2023
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Education entrepreneur appointed to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust
Sujata Stead, Chief Executive of Occupational English Test (OET), has been appointed to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust. The founding Chief Executive of OET, which...
Apr 23, 2023
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Dianne Rigg appointed as new General Manager of Brisbane’s Ekka
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland has announced the appointment of Dianne Rigg as its new General Manager of the Royal Queensland Show...
Apr 23, 2023
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Changing Places facility increases accessibility at events across Greater Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong has advised that it is installing the portable, fully accessible Changing Places facility, Marveloo, at events and community sites. The...
Apr 23, 2023
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Roper Gulf Regional Council to develop Regional Sport and Recreation Master Plan
The Northern Territory’s Roper Gulf Regional Council will in the 2023/24 financial year, be undertaking the development of a Regional Sport and Recreation Master Plan. This...
Apr 23, 2023
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Adelaide Festival Centre 50th Anniversary concert to showcase all five festivals
Adelaide Festival Centre is commemorating its 50th Anniversary with a Celebration Concert taking place on the Centre’s actual birthday, Friday 2nd June at Festival Theatre. The...
Apr 23, 2023
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Lighting up remote Northern Territory sporting grounds
Two remote Northern Territory sporting grounds are to be lit up to enhance community engagement and activity as part of Budget 2023. $2.97 million will be put towards the...
Apr 22, 2023
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NBL exploring sale of Tasmania JackJumpers
The NBL has revealed a potential sale of the Tasmania JackJumpers, with Australia’s elite National basketball league looking for “the right owners to take the team forward”. If...
Apr 21, 2023
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AFL threatens to move Alice Springs fixture after Town Council halts community football use of sporting fields
The AFL has threatened to move its Round 16 fixture from Alice Springs as a result of the Town Council having halted use of its sporting fields by community football...
Apr 21, 2023
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Ballymore redevelopment moves forward with historic venue to be the new home of Brisbane Roar A-League Women
Currently being redeveloped ahead of the 2032 Olympics, with the first stage of its rebuilding set to be completed in May, Brisbane's historic Ballymore stadium will be the new...
Apr 20, 2023
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Yuin Theatre at Eurobodalla Shire’s Bay Pavilions presents inaugural theatrical season
The Yuin Theatre at the Bay Pavilions in the NSW town of Batemans Bay has announced its inaugural theatre season, looking forward to treating audiences to a diverse range of the...
Apr 20, 2023
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Options explored to transform Manly Town Hall into performance and exhibition space
Sydney's Northern Beaches Council, after broad community consultation and expert assistance, has endorsed a plan to explore options to turn Manly Town Hall into a multi-use...
Apr 20, 2023
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Female sports players to benefit from upgrades to Hobart’s Clare Street Oval Pavilion
Hobart’s Clare Street Oval Pavilion upgrades are complete, providing improved access to sporting facilities for women and girls. Home to the New Town White Eagles Soccer Club...
Apr 19, 2023
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Cisco named as Official Network Infrastructure Provider of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Cisco – an industry leader in connecting and protecting the largest sports and entertainment events globally - has announced today it has been named the Official Network...
Apr 19, 2023
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Community Engagement commences for Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment
The landmark Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment is moving forward with local community engagement starting on the coastal and main works project. The local community is...
Apr 19, 2023
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QAGOMA partners with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum on Asia-Pacific exhibition
The Queensland Art Gallery|Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) have partnered to present an exhibition of highlights from the...
Apr 19, 2023
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Western Australian Government commits new funds for WACA aquatic centre and ground renovations
The redevelopment of historic Perth cricket ground the WACA is set to commence in the coming months as a result of Western Australian Government committing a further $32.2...
Apr 18, 2023
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Commonwealth Games tops YouGov’s 2023 Global Sport Rankings list in Australia
International sporting events have been acknowledged in YouGov’s Global Sport Rankings 2023 in Australia, with the Commonwealth Games - which saw Australia as the biggest medal...
Apr 18, 2023
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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia appoints its first Director, First Nations Art and Cultures
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) has appointed Keith Munro as the Museum’s first Director, First Nations Art and Cultures. Munro is a descendant of the...
Apr 18, 2023
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Tixserve arrives in Australian and New Zealand markets with Emedia Campaigns partnership
Tixserve has accelerated its global expansion with a multi-year partnership to enter the Australasian market with ticketing software provider, Emedia Campaigns. The partnership...
Apr 18, 2023
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2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomed 880,000 people
With the gates closed, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has advised that the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomed 880,000 people to the Sydney Showgrounds over its...
Apr 18, 2023
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New grandstands added for 2023 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
In preparation for the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 organisers have announced two new grandstands will be introduced at the Marina Bay Street Circuit to accommodate high demand...
Apr 18, 2023
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