News: Venues
Popular demand sees extension of Australian Museum's blockbuster Sharks exhibition
The Australian Museum's blockbuster Sharks exhibition is extending its run due to high demand this summer season offering visitors the chance to learn about the history, science...
Jan 17, 2023
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DreamBIG 2023 family program to showcase The BIGGEST BIG Family Weekend yet
DreamBIG 2023, the world’s longest running children’s festival, will return to Adelaide Festival Centre from 17th - 27th May 2023 with the family program focusing on the theme...
Jan 17, 2023
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Penrith City Library develops draft five year strategy
Penrith City Library has developed its draft Library Services Strategy for 2023-2028 to guide how Penrith City Council manages and delivers future library services to the...
Jan 17, 2023
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The Calyx delivers zero-waste meal
Celebrating zero waste, biodiversity and nature, The Calyx - situated at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - was recently the host venue for an exclusive zero-waste dinner, themed...
Jan 17, 2023
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Organisers ban Russian and Belarusian flags at Australian Open
The presence of a Russian flag in the stands at Melbourne Park during an Australian Open match has prompted organisers to announce a ban on Russian and Belarusian flags during...
Jan 16, 2023
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Indonesian Police on trial over fan deaths at East Java’s Kanjuruhan Stadium
An Indonesian court has commenced a trial of police and match officials charged with negligence over their alleged roles in the deaths of more than 130 people during incidents...
Jan 16, 2023
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Luna Park Sydney’s biggest fan the focus of summer advertising campaign
Luna Park Sydney is using its 'biggest fan' as the key element of its summer advertising campaign. Nine-year-old Alexander was cemented as the ‘world’s biggest fan’ of Luna Park...
Jan 16, 2023
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More than 500,000 tickets sold for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
World football governing body FIFA has advised that with 184 days to go until the 2023 Women’s World Cup it has sold half a million seats With a goal to sell 1.5 million tickets...
Jan 16, 2023
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New Venue Manager at Brisbane’s Sleeman Sports Complex
The home of high performance and community sport in Queensland, Sleeman Sports Complex (SSC) has welcomed Alex Hutchison as its new Venue Manager. Hutchison has joined the SSC...
Jan 16, 2023
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Attorney-General warns Queenslanders not to buy tickets from Dinosaur Festival Australia
Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman has urged Queenslanders not to buy tickets or do business with Festival Ignite Pty Ltd, trading as Dinosaur...
Jan 16, 2023
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Major concrete pours signal the start of Te Kaha’s main construction
The work on the substructure of Te Kaha, Canterbury’s Multi-Use Arena commences late January with 40 large concrete pours planned for between 27th January and mid-August 2023....
Jan 16, 2023
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Disability Sport Centre of Excellence to be built within Blacktown International Sportspark
Blacktown City Council, in partnership with Disability Sports Australia, have secured funding from the NSW Government to develop a new Disability Sport Centre of Excellence,...
Jan 15, 2023
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Singapore’s refurbished Peranakan Museum to reopen in February
Singapore’s refurbished Peranakan Museum will reopen its doors to the public in mid-February 2023 following nearly four years of renovations. Peranakan Museum is a department of...
Jan 15, 2023
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Canberra’s new ice sports facility a step closer to being built
Following the ACT Government announcing its support of a detailed proposal, Canberra’s new ice sports facility - to be known as the Canberra Arena - is a step closer to being...
Jan 15, 2023
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Asahi agrees partnership to supply non-alcoholic drinks to ASM Global’s Australian venues
Global drinks brand Asahi Lifestyle Beverages has signed a landmark five-year partnership with ASM Global APAC to exclusively supply non-alcoholic drinks to some of the biggest...
Jan 15, 2023
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Turnstiles open for 2023 Australian Open
The gates have opened at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open, with hundreds of thousands of visitors set to watch the first Grans Slam tournament of 2023. Victorian Minister...
Jan 15, 2023
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Tennis Australia reveals data rights partnership with Stats Perform
Tennis Australia has announced a partnership with sports betting and data services firm Stats Perform making it the exclusive distributor of live video streaming and ultrafast...
Jan 15, 2023
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Cricket NSW calls on NSW Government to build 15,000-seat Newcastle oval
Revealing a range of funding priorities in the leadup to the NSW state election, Cricket NSW has called for backing for 170 local community and five major infrastructure...
Jan 13, 2023
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TotalFusion Lions opens at Brighton Homes Arena in Springfield
In the first of two openings in the coming month, Brisbane-based fitness brand TotalFusion has today unveiled a new club at Springfield's Brighton Homes Arena. Operating the...
Jan 12, 2023
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Additional funding secures redevelopment of Bunbury’s Hands Oval
The redevelopment of Bunbury’s Hands Oval Pavilion has been given a boost with an additional $3 million investment by the Western Australian Government, increasing the total...
Jan 12, 2023
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Australian Institute of Sport experiences increasing demand for site and services
The Australian Sports Commission has welcomed the increase in demand for the Australian Institute of Sport’s site and services. 2022 saw a huge increase in demand for training...
Jan 12, 2023
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Refurbishment of Illawarra Performing Arts Centre now underway
A $4 million renovation project at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre is underway, with the popular Wollongong venue to be closed until the middle of the year. Closed since...
Jan 12, 2023
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Largest ever NGV Kids on Tour program brings free art activities to 130 venues across Victoria
The Victorian Government is supporting the largest ever NGV Kids on Tour program, enabling the gallery to deliver free art and creative activities to more than 130 venues across...
Jan 11, 2023
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VIPeople marks 20 years in business
VIPeople, Australia’s leading supplier of specialised customer service staff and training for the venue and event industry, has this week announced that it has passed 20 years...
Jan 11, 2023
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