News: Venues
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct secures Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage
Sydney’s newest cultural precinct on the Sydney Harbour foreshore has secured the Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage at the 2022 National Architecture Awards, as well as a...
Nov 6, 2022
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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre to host event promoting sport and active recreation
Game On Canterbury, a new fixture aimed at encouraging more Cantabrians into sport and active recreation activities will host its inaugural event at Te Pae Christchurch...
Nov 5, 2022
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Western Australian Government looks to stimulate bid for Perth-based NRL team
The Western Australian Government has flagged its support for a potential Perth-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, with work underway to identify a third-party bid....
Nov 3, 2022
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Christchurch City Council appoints Hawkins to build The Court Theatre
With Christchurch City Council having secured funding for The Court Theatre’s new home in the Performing Arts Precinct, they have appointed Hawkins to deliver the project in...
Nov 3, 2022
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Cairns Convention Centre to be showcased during Tourism Week in 2023
Cairns has secured the tourism industry’s annual premier events – the Destination IQ and DestinationQ Forums, and the Queensland Tourism Awards gala ceremony – in 2023,...
Nov 3, 2022
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After 40 years in entertainment Steve Romer retires
After almost four decades of working with some of Australia’s best known entertainment venues, live music festivals, event venues and theme parks, industry veteran Steve Romer...
Nov 3, 2022
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Al Hokair Group partners with Hasbro to launch entertainment centre Playocity
Saudi Arabia hospitality giant, Al Hokair Group for Tourism and Development has partnered with Hasbro, a leader in branded entertainment to deliver Playocity, a...
Nov 3, 2022
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Tokyo mall to convert an entire floor into children’s indoor playground
Tokyo’s Solamachi mall at the foot of Tokyo Skytree in Sumida Ward plans to convert its entire fifth floor into an indoor playground for children with a target opening date of...
Nov 3, 2022
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Bendigo to host 2022 Australian Taekwondo National Championships
Australian Taekwondo has announced Bendigo as the host city for the 2022 National Championships with the event anticipated to attract hundreds of athletes, coaches, officials,...
Nov 2, 2022
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Hong Kong Rugby Union and Tixserve agree digital ticketing partnership
Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) and leading digital ticket delivery solution, Tixserve, have today confirmed the signing of a partnership that will see digital ticketing being used...
Nov 2, 2022
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Reports suggest Silver Lake is looking at sale of TEG
USA-based private equity firm Silver Lake has been reported as look at the sale of its Australian-based ticketing and live entertainment business TEG. According to reports in...
Nov 1, 2022
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AGL and Tenpin Bowling Australia agree solar and naming rights partnership for Sunshine Coast National High Performance Centre
In a ground-breaking partnership for the sport, Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA) has today announced today that the High Performance Centre on the Sunshine Coast will be named the...
Nov 1, 2022
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NSW Government’s Westinvest funds new performing arts centre and community hubs in Wollondilly
Wollondilly residents will benefit from a new performing arts centre, a range of new community hubs, better local traffic connections and sports facilities through commitments...
Nov 1, 2022
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Victorian Rugby Union to benefit from new Centre of Excellence at La Trobe University
Construction of a new elite facility supporting Victorian Rugby Union and grassroots clubs is now underway. Backed by a $31 million investment from the Victorian Government, the...
Nov 1, 2022
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A-League’s Mariners confirm new partnership with Central Coast Stadium
A-League football club the Central Coast Mariners has struck a new deal to continue playing at the Central Coast Stadium until the 2025/26 season. The deal confirms that the...
Oct 31, 2022
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'Unprecedented' demand for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tickets
Fans from 100 nations are reported to have secured tickets for next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand - with the event having sold in the first month of...
Oct 31, 2022
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Approaching its 10th anniversary Perth’s RAC Arena launches new premium products
Perth’s RAC Arena has announced the launch of two new premium products - Concert Club and Vantage - to enhance its exclusive suite level offering. Launched to coincide with the...
Oct 31, 2022
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New contract to streamline management of City of Casey’s leisure facilities
The City of Casey has advised it will be streamlining the management and operations of its eight leisure facilities to maximise health and wellbeing opportunities for the Casey...
Oct 30, 2022
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ICC Sydney appoints Jess Zickar as new Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has appointed Jess Zickar as their new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager, to support the...
Oct 30, 2022
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Humanforce expands workforce management and payroll capability with Ento acquisition
Leading workforce management (WFM) solutions provider Humanforce has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ento, a WFM solution used for rostering shift management,...
Oct 30, 2022
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rebel unveils new health and wellbeing experience at Chadstone Shopping Centre
Australia’s leading sporting goods retailer, rebel, has unveiled its largest health and wellbeing destination to date at Chadstone Shopping Centre, located in the south-eastern...
Oct 29, 2022
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Art Week Tokyo opens its expanded edition to the public from 3rd November
Organised in collaboration with Art Basel, Art Week Tokyo is opening its expanded edition from 3rd to 6th November 2022 delivering an unprecedented citywide initiative that...
Oct 29, 2022
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Geelong’s Kardinia Park to host closing ceremony for 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Victorian Government has announced that Geelong's Kardinia Park (GMBHA Stadium) will host the closing ceremony for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With the venue to act as a...
Oct 28, 2022
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Upgraded facilities and sport surfaces for Wallan's RB Robson Stadium
Wallan's RB Robson Stadium is receiving $480,000 from the Victorian Government and $360,000 from Mitchell Shire Council to upgrade amenities and the stadium’s courts to improve...
Oct 28, 2022
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