News: Venues
Australian night-time economy report spotlights Hobart’s strong performance
While the arts, entertainment and hospitality sectors were heavily impacted during the past two years, the report ‘Measuring the Australian Night Time Economy 2020-21’ shows the...
Sep 22, 2022
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Adelaide's new Hindley Street Music Hall set to attract touring artists
The newly opened Hindley Street Music Hall in the Adelaide CBD is looking to enhance the sity's live music scent. Opened on 15th September, the new 1,800-capacity live music...
Sep 20, 2022
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Australian Institute of Sport appoints Fiona de Jong as new lead of European Training Centre
The Australian Institute of Sport has appointed sports administrator Fiona de Jong as lead of the AIS European Training Centre with the Italian-based facility to feature as a...
Sep 20, 2022
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Land deal agreement progresses the development of $40 million Larrakia Cultural Centre
A land deal agreement between the Larrakia Development Corporation and the Northern Territory Government marks a significant point of progress for the development of the $40...
Sep 20, 2022
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Tullamore Pool upgrades will ensure swimming lessons and events continue
With Parkes Shire Council having secured $100,000 from the NSW Government through the Stronger Country Communities Fund, the Tullamore Pool will receive the upgrades required to...
Sep 20, 2022
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Tasmanian Government’s AFL licence bid sees it increase financial commitment
The Tasmanian Government’s ongoing campaign to secure an AFL team licence has seen it increase its funding commitment, from $100 million over 10 years to $144 million over 12...
Sep 20, 2022
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Toowoomba Regional Council commits to free entry for Cobb+Co Museum
Toowoomba Regional Council has ratified its financial commitment to keeping the entry to Cobb+Co Museum free for residents of Toowoomba Region Toowoomba Regional Council...
Sep 20, 2022
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Website launched to promote Christchurch’s new Te Kaha multi-use venue
Christchurch venue management organisation Venues Ōtautahi has today released a new website and imbedded video promoting the new Te Kaha multi-use venue. Introducing new concept...
Sep 20, 2022
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NRL expansion's Dolphins confirm seven games at Brisbane Suncorp Stadium during 2023 season
New NRL team the Dolphins, the first team to enter the competition since the Gold Coast Titans in 2007, have advised that they will play seven games at Brisbane’s Suncorp...
Sep 19, 2022
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Artesian Hospitality’s Gold Coast rooftop beach venue defies tourism and hospitality downturns
Australian hospitality group, Artesian Hospitality has seen its rooftop Cali Beach Club overlooking the Gold Coasts’ Surfers Paradise beach, defy COVID- induced tourism downturn...
Sep 19, 2022
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House of Tickets rebrands as Ticketworx
House of Tickets, Australia and New Zealand’s foremost ticket specialist servicing some 2,700 clients and producing in excess of 30 million per tickets per annum, has announced...
Sep 19, 2022
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Timezone’s new venue in Plenty Valley offers array of its popular entertainment attractions
Australian family entertainment brand, Timezone, has opened its new venue in Westfield Plenty Valley, situated in north-east Melbourne and offers a selected array of...
Sep 19, 2022
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G’day Group bolsters NSW portfolio with acquisition of Narooma holiday park
The acquisition of Beachfront Camping and Cottages Narooma, has seen Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, the G’day Group, bolster its portfolio of holiday parks...
Sep 19, 2022
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NSW Fair Trading urges consumers to avoid ticket resellers
Consumers are being urged to avoid dealing with ticket reselling platforms that advertise tickets to popular events, often at exorbitant prices in violation of NSW laws. NSW...
Sep 18, 2022
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2022 Indoor Cricket World Cup to be held at Casey Stadium
Casey Stadium, located in the Melbourne suburb of Cranbourne East, is to host the 2022 Indoor Cricket World Cup from 8th to 15th October during which men’s and women’s Open and...
Sep 18, 2022
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Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre welcomes new manager
Griffith City Council has appointed local resident Craig Tilston as the new Manager at Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre (GRALC). Tilston is a longtime supporter of the...
Sep 18, 2022
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Philippine’s New Clark City Sports hub to host full triathlon
Following the success of its duathlon event last July, the Philippine’s New Clark City Sports Hub is anticipated to see 700 triathletes participate in the full triathlon event...
Sep 18, 2022
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Major construction works completed for $344 million expansion of Art Gallery of NSW
Major construction works are now complete for the $344 million expansion of the Art Gallery of NSW with an anticipated opening date on 3rd December 2022. NSW Premier Dominic...
Sep 18, 2022
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Blue Mountains Cultural Centre welcomes one-millionth visitor ahead of 10th anniversary in November
Local resident Tess Goodberg was recently welcomed by the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre as their one millionth visitor - an exciting milestone ahead of the Centre’s 10th...
Sep 16, 2022
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All-female grounds team to curate Adelaide Oval’s turf for historic AFLW fixture
An all-female grounds team will curate Adelaide Oval’s turf for the first time in preparation for the inaugural AFLW clash between Port Adelaide and Adelaide on Friday 30th...
Sep 16, 2022
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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct first Open Day offers public a free program of events
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Sydney’s newest cultural precinct on the Harbour foreshore, has today announced its first Open Day with a free public program of events including a...
Sep 15, 2022
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Metung Hot Springs to officially open on Melbourne Cup long weekend
Metung Hot Springs will welcome guests to visit, bathe and stay in East Gippsland’s mineral rich waters from the Melbourne Cup long weekend onwards with bookings open on 19th...
Sep 15, 2022
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Cairns Regional Council to provide $900,000 for gymnasium extension
Cairns Regional Council has advised it will provide more than $900,000 to assist South Cairns Gymnastics Inc to undertake a $2.34 million extension to its gymnasium. South...
Sep 15, 2022
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VMA names 2022 student scholarship winners
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced Claire Wardley and Emma Walker as winners of scholarships to attend the annual Venue Management School or VMA...
Sep 15, 2022
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