News: Venues
Strategic Membership Solutions highlights the Association Trends to watch in 2023
Strategic Membership Solutions (SMS), an organisation providing strategic planning, sponsorship, and membership support for associations, have highlighted the Association trends...
Jan 11, 2023
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Football Australia announces record financial and sporting sanctions against Melbourne Victory
Finding that Melbourne Victory “brought the game into disrepute following the unacceptable actions” of its supporters during the A-League match on Saturday 17th December,...
Jan 9, 2023
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Bluesfest reveals site improvements ahead of 2023 festival
Bluesfest has announced a range of site improvements at the Byron Events Farm ahead of its 2023 event to improve water drainage and excessive mud. In a social media post, the...
Jan 9, 2023
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Inflated ticket holders at risk of being refused entry to UFC event at Perth’s RAC Arena
Consumer Protection is again warning consumers who may have purchased inflated tickets from unauthorised resellers to the upcoming Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC 284) at...
Jan 8, 2023
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Beijing's rebuilt Workers’ Stadium set for March opening
Construction work on the rebuilding of Beijing’s Workers’ Stadium is approaching completion with the new venue set to reopen in March as work on a major revamp of the venue...
Jan 8, 2023
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Elton John concerts launch a lucrative event period for Newcastle
Elton John last night dazzled thousands of fans at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium, with another concert scheduled for the 10th January. City of Newcastle worked with Venues...
Jan 8, 2023
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South Australian Tourism Commission anticipates 2023 to be the state's biggest year yet for events
South Australian Tourism Commission is anticipating the state’s major events and festivals calendar to be the biggest one yet in 2023, with new and returning events injecting...
Jan 8, 2023
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NSW Fair Trading Minister warns consumers over online ticketing scams
With the state set to host a range of events through 2023, the NSW Government is encouraging people to remain vigilant and avoid disappointment when buying tickets to sporting...
Jan 7, 2023
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Gold Coast City Council managed pools move to cashless payments
As part of a move towards operating cashless services, two City of Gold Coast aquatic facilities are no longer accepting cash payments. The council-owned and operated Gold Coast...
Jan 7, 2023
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Upgraded Coopers Stadium ready for Adelaide’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures
The upgrades to Coopers Stadium have been delivered on time and on budget as the countdown continues to Adelaide’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures. The South Australian...
Jan 6, 2023
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Major works to begin on Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium Expansion Project
Baw Baw Shire Council has announced that major works on the Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium Expansion Project are scheduled to commence on 16th January. The expansion, which has...
Jan 6, 2023
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sceptical about Federal Government backing for proposed Hobart Stadium
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised questions over whether the Federal Government will contribute funds for the proposed AFL stadium in Hobart. With the AFL...
Jan 5, 2023
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InterContinental Saigon sets new benchmark for conference and meeting spaces in Ho Chi Minh City
InterContinental Saigon has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation of its Grand Ballroom and function and meeting spaces. Inspired by the national symbol of Vietnam, the...
Jan 5, 2023
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Brisbane City Council Chief Executive expects 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will help Olympic preparations
Brisbane City Council Chief Executive Colin Jensen has predicted that the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will help promote the city as it prepares to host the 2032 Olympics. Jensen...
Jan 4, 2023
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Bathurst Rail Museum among Council’s facilities now powered by 100% renewable electricity
The 1st January 2023, saw all of Bathurst Regional Council’s facilities, including the Rail Museum, now powered by 100% renewable electricity. Renewable energy is energy derived...
Jan 3, 2023
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Major Events Expressions of Interest now open for City of Yarra
City of Yarra has opened its Expressions of Interest to hold a major event from July 2023 to June 2024. To manage the demand for spaces in Yarra, Council has a major events...
Jan 3, 2023
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Frida Kahlo multi-sensory experience among Sydney Festival’s spectacular art and culture summer program
Running from 5th to 29th January, Sydney Festival’s summer program of spectacular art and culture offers an expansive line-up of touring artists, world premiere works, new...
Jan 3, 2023
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City of Melbourne to develop new green space in Arts Precinct
The City of Melbourne has announced plans to transform an underutilised section of road in the heart of Melbourne’s Arts Precinct into a lush green space for locals and visitors...
Jan 2, 2023
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FIFA President calls on every footballing nation to name a stadium in honour of Pelé
Gianni Infantino, President of world football governing body FIFA, is to ask every country in the world to name a stadium in honour of Brazilian football star Pelé. The Brazil...
Jan 2, 2023
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Australian Summer of Tennis to offer record high $100 million prize money
Prize money during Australian Summer of Tennis, including the 2023 Australian Open has risen to a record high of more than $100 million. The historic-high prize pool is a result...
Jan 1, 2023
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UNSW lecturer says summer festival season is a time for young revellers to take extra care
With the last few years having seen countless summer music festivals cancelled as a result of the pandemic and, more recently, weather events, a University of NSW lecturer has...
Dec 31, 2022
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Ambitious contemporary Amadeus production first event to kick off Opera House’s 50th anniversary program
The ambitious contemporary production of Peter Shaffer’s Tony and Academy Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus is being staged in the Sydney Opera House’s newly transformed Concert...
Dec 30, 2022
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Met Art World delivers a new attraction in Port Melbourne that blends art and play
Port Melbourne is now home to Australia’s largest metal art gallery - Met Art World - offering a new attraction which exhibits transformations of scrap metal and blends art and...
Dec 30, 2022
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32 people charged over Melbourne A-League pitch invasion
Victoria Police have charged 32 people with criminal offences, including discharging a missile, assault, violent disorder criminal damage and riotous behaviour as a result of...
Dec 29, 2022
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