News: Venues
Brisbane’s major events calendar to bring one million visitors and inject $150 million into the local economy
Major events in Brisbane, including concerts, sport and cultural festivals, are set to attract more than 1 million visitors and inject $150 million into the city’s economy this...
Apr 18, 2023
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Funding agreement allows for commencement of Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment
Following the Western Australian Government having signed off on its $8 million financial assistance agreement with the City of Bunbury, construction can now commence on the...
Apr 17, 2023
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Palais Theatre Community Fund returns deliver biggest round of community funding
Melbourne’s Palais Theatre has announced the recipients of its Palais Theatre Community Fund, which has returned for an eighth round of support in what is its biggest set of...
Apr 17, 2023
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Works progress on Shoalhaven’s Bomaderry major sports facility
Shoalhaven City Council has advised that a substantial portion of the $15.4 million project to transform Bomaderry’s Artie Smith Oval into a premier recreational facility is now...
Apr 17, 2023
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Singapore achieves Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification as sustainable urban destination
Singapore’s efforts and commitment in becoming a sustainable urban destination has been recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) with the city-state being...
Apr 17, 2023
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Rugby Australia and British and Irish Lions announce joint commercial venture for 2025 tour
The British and Irish Lions and Rugby Australia have today announced the creation of a joint venture to manage the commercial offering for the 2025 Tour to Australia. The joint...
Apr 16, 2023
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Community contributes to final design of Rockhampton’s new Mount Morgan aquatic centre
Rockhampton Regional Council advised that a community information session held in November 2022 provided key feedback to help determine the final design of the new Mount Morgan...
Apr 16, 2023
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Rebuilt Beijing Workers’ Stadium hosts capacity crowd as fans return to China stadia
The Beijing’s Workers’ Stadium has hosted its first football match since undergoing a major rebuild, with a crowd of 50,000 attending the Chinese Super League (CSL) game between...
Apr 16, 2023
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New LED lighting installed at Dubbo Showground ahead of annual Show
The atmosphere at Dubbo Showground will be much brighter following the completion of an electrical upgrade and installation of new LED lighting on the eastern side of the...
Apr 16, 2023
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Kathy Graham appointed as Broken Hill City Gallery and Museum Manager
Broken Hill City Council has appointed West Darling Arts' (WDA) Kathy Graham to the position of Gallery and Museum Manager. Graham is a current board member of WDA, and held...
Apr 16, 2023
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Major upgrades to Sunshine Coast hinterland sport facility improves accessibility
A multimillion-dollar upgrade for the Sunshine Coast hinterland facility - Palmwoods Warriors Football Club headquarters – has improved access for all abilities while the...
Apr 16, 2023
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Genesian Theatre Company continues to deliver stellar productions despite facing relocation
Celebrating their 79th year in 2023, community theatre group, The Genesian Theatre Company, last night delivered an impressive production of Tennessee William's 1948 Pulitzer...
Apr 15, 2023
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24th World Transplant Games held across multiple Perth Venues
The 24th World Transplant Games are being held across multiple Perth venues with today’s Parade of Nations on the Matagarup Bridge Burswood ahead of the Opening Ceremony at...
Apr 15, 2023
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New Victorian Motorsport circuit to be built in Avalon
The Victorian government has announced it will invest $1.6 million into a new motorsport circuit to be built in Avalon on the outskirts of Melbourne. The investment will help...
Apr 14, 2023
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Southern Hemisphere's largest e-gaming centre opens in Sydney
Covering an area of 2000 metres² and able to entertain over 1000 people at any one time, Fortress Esports has opened what is the largest e-gaming centre in the Southern...
Apr 13, 2023
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New turf among upgrades at Perth Rectangular Stadium ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup
A new hybrid grass pitch is being installed at Perth Rectangular Stadium (HBF Park), while other venue upgrades are also nearing completion to enhance player and spectator...
Apr 13, 2023
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Crystal Lagoons to bring man-made beaches to Saudi Arabian desert
US-based multinational innovation company, Crystal Lagoons has partnered with the A'amal Group in a new mega deal to develop real estate, hospitality, and Public Access Lagoons...
Apr 13, 2023
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Former Lord Mayor of Adelaide appointed as new chair of Art Gallery of South Australia
Sandy Verschoor, former Lord Mayor of Adelaide, has been appointed as the new chair of the Art Gallery of South Australia. Her appointment will begin this month and be for a...
Apr 13, 2023
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Cut Above Collective booking agency launches in Western Australia
Live Nation Australia and Mellen Events have partnered with Cut Above Collective, an all-new booking agency based in Western Australia. Cut Above’s experienced team of industry...
Apr 12, 2023
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Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena to stage Southern Hemisphere's first-ever NHL games
Melbourne will become the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to host National Hockey League (NHL) games with two pre-season fixtures to be played at the city’ Rod Laver Arena...
Apr 11, 2023
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Griffith City Council launches new online platform for booking of parks and facilities
Griffith City Council has launched a new online booking platform called ‘Bookable’ which allows anyone, anywhere, anytime, to book one of Council’s 22 available venues. Whether...
Apr 11, 2023
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Sugar Valley Library Museum a first for the NSW Hunter Region
Sugar Valley Library Museum opens today in Lake Macquarie - a first for the Hunter region – showcasing exhibitions and harnessing immersive technology to offer visitors a...
Apr 11, 2023
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Google expands Things to Do feature with further maps integration
Becoming ever more important to visitor attractions and tourism activities and operations, Google is expanding its Things to Do feature within its Google Maps feature. Enabling...
Apr 11, 2023
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre delivers successful Good Friday Appeal event
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) was attended by 102,500 Victorians in support of the Good Friday Appeal which received record-breaking donations and raised...
Apr 11, 2023
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