News: Venues
Closed Sunshine Coast NightQuarter venue could owe more than $7 million
Newly released documents from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) show that the company behind the recently closed NightQuarter live music venue on the...
Dec 27, 2022
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Whitestone to open largest gallery space in Asia
Whitestone Gallery Co., Ltd is to open one of the largest gallery spaces in Asia with its Singapore Gallery occupying over 1200 square metres when it opens in January 2023....
Dec 27, 2022
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New director appointed to Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority board
The Tasmanian Government has appointed Richard Mulvaney as a new non-executive Director to the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority board while also reappointing Grant...
Dec 23, 2022
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Football Australia announces first sanctions against Melbourne Victory after AAMI Park pitch invasion
Football Australia has handed out a series of initial penalties against Melbourne Victory following ugly scenes that caused the abandonment of last weekend’s Melbourne derby....
Dec 22, 2022
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Major upgrade completed on Centennial Park’s E.S Marks athletics field
Work has been completed on the $4.8 million redevelopment of Sydney’s historic E.S. Marks Athletics Field at Centennial Park delivering local juniors state-of-the-art facilities...
Dec 22, 2022
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Tasmania Government presents business case for new Hobart stadium
The Tasmania Government has released its business case for its planned new Hobart stadium, seeking $240 million from the Federal Government towards the new roofed venue that...
Dec 22, 2022
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Scholarship program supports NSW event professionals
The NSW Government in partnership with Meetings and Events Australia is supporting the future of NSW’s event industry by providing scholarships for aspiring event managers. The...
Dec 21, 2022
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Baw Baw Shire Council endorses concept design plans for two future sports pavilions
Baw Baw Shire Council has endorsed the preferred design concepts for new sports pavilions at the Longwarry and Western Park (Warragul) Recreation Reserves. Upgrades to the...
Dec 21, 2022
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AEG's AXS ticketing business looks to target Australian live music sector
AXS, the ticketing division of global sporting and music entertainment business AEG, is looking to enter the Australian market with the opening of a local office next month. An...
Dec 20, 2022
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Promoter slams Azealia Banks for behaviour on Australia tour
Bizarro, one of the promoters behind Azealia Banks’ troubled recent tour of Australian and New Zealand, has released a statement criticising the New York-based 212 rapper as the...
Dec 20, 2022
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MCEC events contribute over $383 million to the Victorian economy
Through hosting 349 events and welcoming 1.6 million visitors, including the welcome return of international delegates, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre contributed...
Dec 20, 2022
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Northern Territory Government boosts Aboriginal cultural experiences, products and services
In an effort to ensure the Northern Territory remains the preferred destination for authentic Aboriginal cultural tourism experiences, the Territory government has announced the...
Dec 20, 2022
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Share Our Space program opens outdoor facilities to community at hundreds of NSW schools through holidays
The NSW Government’s Share Our Space program is allowing community members to use outdoor facilities at public schools during holidays for a wide range of activities, from...
Dec 20, 2022
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World Aquatics President thanks organisers of Short Course Championships for 'superb event'
Following six days of competition highlighted by 14 World Records, the FINA Short Course Championships held at Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre has concluded. The Australian...
Dec 20, 2022
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Questions over security at AAMI Park during A-League pitch invasion
With media focussing on the irresponsible actions of fans who invaded the pitch and halted Saturday’s A-League Melbourne derby, venue manager Melbourne and Olympic Parks is...
Dec 19, 2022
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Ocean Park Hong Kong announces readiness to again welcome overseas visitors
In preparation for its reopening to international visitors, the Ocean Park theme park has been among Hong Kong attractions hosting a delegation of about travel trade...
Dec 19, 2022
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First stage of $14.8 million Broadbeach Cultural Precinct opens
With design and construction work completed by Paynters Pty Ltd and Peddle Thorpe Architects, the Broadbeach Cultural Centre has been unveiled with an upgraded auditorium, new...
Dec 18, 2022
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City of Newcastle to invite tenders for expansion of Newcastle Art Gallery
City of Newcastle will invite tenders in January for the construction of Newcastle Art Gallery's $40 million expansion, as work continues on grouting the historic mine tunnels...
Dec 18, 2022
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A-League Melbourne derby abandoned as fan protest leads to on field violence
Yesterday evening's A-League Melbourne derby at AAMI Park was abandoned after fans invaded the pitch in an incident that also saw an attack on City goalkeeper Tom Glover. With...
Dec 18, 2022
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China’s first interactive, experiential science and technology museum opens in Shanghai
The first interactive, experiential science and technology museum in China – the NEOBIO Museum (Shanghai), located in Al PLAZA along the Xuhui West Bund, was officially opened...
Dec 18, 2022
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WA Museum Boola Bardip collaborates with Melbourne’s ACMI to deliver Wonderland exhibition
The playful and highly immersive Wonderland exhibition - designed by ACMI, the Melbourne-based museum of screen culture - has opened at the WA Museum Boola Bardip and will run...
Dec 16, 2022
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Slim Dusty Centre buildings and contents transferred to Kempsey Shire Council
The Slim Dusty Centre buildings and its contents - excluding the Slim Dusty Museum exhibits and memorabilia - have been officially handed, at no cost, to the people of Kempsey...
Dec 15, 2022
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Swimming Australia committed to 'Win Well' strategy as it looks to post Brisbane 2032 legacy
Swimming Australia has revealed that it is “proud to have joined forces with the country’s peak Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games sporting organisations” to launch the...
Dec 15, 2022
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KLT secures international recognition for 30 years of delivering media-based attractions
Kraftwerk Living Technologies, a global specialist for integrated media technology solutions and media-based attractions headquartered in Austria not only celebrates its 30th...
Dec 15, 2022
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