News: Venues
First stage of new Broadbeach Cultural Precinct gets official opening
The first stage of a $14.8 million make-over to one of the Gold Coast’s most popular community spaces has been unveiled. The Broadbeach Cultural Precinct now offers an upgraded...
Dec 15, 2022
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Horsham Rural City Council awards contract for Aquatic Centre change rooms
Horsham Rural City Council has awarded the contract to build a function centre and new accessible change rooms for Horsham Aquatic Centre to local builder, RA Plazzer Pty Ltd....
Dec 15, 2022
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NT Government looks to develop master plans for motor sport and shooting precincts
The Northern Territory Government is looking to maximise the potential of key sporting facilities with the development of Master Plans for two of the Territory’s top sports...
Dec 15, 2022
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Clip ‘n Climb expands into Saudi Arabia in partnership with SEVEN
International recreational climbing operator Clip ‘n Climb has signed a license agreement with Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the...
Dec 15, 2022
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Peter King’s decade-long legacy celebrated by industry and MCEC
Outgoing Chief Executive of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Peter King has been recognised for his contribution to the business events sector and his work...
Dec 14, 2022
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City of Parramatta approves business case for transformation of Riverside Theatres
City of Parramatta has approved the business case for the redevelopment and transformation of the Council owned and operated Riverside Theatres into Western Sydney’s pre-eminent...
Dec 14, 2022
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ACMI’s Goddess exhibition to pay tribute to formidable women of the screen
ACMI, Australia’s national museum of screen culture, is to pay tribute to the formidable women of the screen in next year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces blockbuster: Goddess....
Dec 14, 2022
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Luna Park Melbourne celebrates 110 years of history
Luna Park Melbourne has marked its 110th anniversary with a celebration event held last night. The oldest amusement park in Australia, Luna Park Melbourne staged a community...
Dec 13, 2022
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Europe's Viva Technology and Global Sports Week events to combine in 2023
Viva Technology, the biggest startup and tech event in Europe, is expanding the program for its 2023 edition and is teaming up with Global Sports Week, France’s leading...
Dec 13, 2022
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Nominations open for 2023 National Live Music Awards
National Live Music Awards have confirmed they will be back to celebrate the live sector in October 2023, after a two year COVID hiatus impacted the live music industry in...
Dec 13, 2022
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HKCEC to welcome back international events and visitors with lifting of restrictions
The announcement by the Hong Kong SAR Government for further relaxation of anti COVID-19 restrictions for inbound visitors, sees Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre...
Dec 13, 2022
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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre to host global virtual reality symposium in 2023
Over 300 delegates are anticipated to attend the the three-day 29th ACM Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST) symposium in October 2023 hosted at Te Pae Christchurch...
Dec 13, 2022
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Cindy Cook named Chief Executive of Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics Organising Committee
The Queensland Government has announced American Cindy Hook as the Chief Executive of Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics Organising Committee. Cook is a former Chief...
Dec 12, 2022
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Team Base Camp locations confirmed for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has confirmed the locations of 29 Team Base Camps across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. For the first time in FIFA...
Dec 12, 2022
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Community celebrates official opening of Sunshine Coast City Hall
More than 1500 Sunshine Coast residents helped make part of local government history at the weekend as the first people to enter the newly opened Sunshine Coast City Hall....
Dec 12, 2022
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Newcastle Museum seeks expressions of interest from First Nations creatives
Newcastle Museum is currently seeking expressions of interest from First Nations creatives to take part in a major new community exhibition - 'FIRST' - being curated by...
Dec 12, 2022
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Sport Singapore completes takeover of nation’s Sports Hub
Government agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) has officially taken over the Singapore Sports Hub from SportsHub Pte Ltd (SHPL), managers of the 35-hectare sports and lifestyle...
Dec 12, 2022
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New diving boards for City of Newcastle’s Lambton Swimming Centre
New diving boards at City of Newcastle’s Lambton Swimming Centre have added to an array of recent improvements at the pool to benefit the Centre's almost 185,000 visitors per...
Dec 12, 2022
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NSW Art Gallery's Sydney Modern Project attracts 86,000 visits in opening week
The Art Gallery of NSW’s highly anticipated $344 million Sydney Modern Project has in its opening week, attracted more than 86,000 visits to the gallery and more than 25,000 to...
Dec 11, 2022
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Final artwork for Christchurch convention centre Te Pae now installed
The final artwork for Christchurch convention centre Te Pae has been installed by Ōtākaro Limited with ‘Moment of Movement’ located on the Colombo Street side of the building....
Dec 11, 2022
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NGV opens its blockbuster Alexander McQueen exhibition
The NGV has launched its blockbuster summer exhibition with the opening of Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse, a celebration of the work of legendary British fashion designer...
Dec 11, 2022
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City of Swan shares Ellenbrook Aquatic Centre update
The City of Swan, located in Perth’s eastern region, has advised that it is working with the Western Australian Government to move forward with the next chapter of the...
Dec 9, 2022
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Bell Shakespeare presents its first full production in Walsh Bay Arts Precinct’s The Neilson Nutshell
Bell Shakespeare will be presenting Romeo and Juliet- the company’s first full production – in the company’s theatre The Neilson Nutshell at Pier 2/3 at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct...
Dec 9, 2022
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Australian event and convention associations to merge
Members of the Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) met for a Special General Meeting on Thursday 8th December 2022 to discuss and vote for a resolution that...
Dec 8, 2022
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