News: Venues
Valerie Taylor to talk at Australian Museum's upcoming blockbuster shark exhibition
The Australian Museum’s blockbuster exhibition – Sharks – will include a series of program events including a talk by shark conservationist Valerie Taylor. The exhibition will...
Sep 5, 2022
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Preparations commence for Fremantle Leisure Centre’s new roof
Works commence today in preparation for Fremantle Leisure Centre’s new roof with works anticipated to be completed by Christmas 2022. The indoor 25 metre and leisure pools at...
Sep 5, 2022
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EVANZ to stage webinar launching 2022 industry Awards
In advance of opening nominations for its 2022 industry awards, the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) is holding a special launch webinar explaining the...
Sep 5, 2022
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BCEC creates sensory zones for Great Hall events
ASM Global managed Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is improving accessibility and inclusivity at its events by introducing sensory zones in the Great Hall. The zones...
Sep 4, 2022
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Car maker Toyota reveals plan for new basketball arena in Tokyo
Toyota has announced plans to build a 10,000 capacity basketball arena on the site of one of its former car showrooms in Tokyo. The next-generation arena is planned to open in...
Sep 4, 2022
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Sporting Club of Sydney's new aquatic, fitness and wellbeing centre opened at Allianz Stadium
Rebuilt as part of the wider development of the new Allianz Stadium, the Sporting Club of Sydney has opened its new aquatic, fitness and wellbeing centre. With the new Stadium...
Sep 4, 2022
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Cantabrians invited to farewell favourite museum exhibits before dismantled
Christchurch City Council has advised that Cantabrians are being invited to farewell their favourite exhibits at the Canterbury Museum as it plans to dismantle galleries later...
Sep 4, 2022
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Penrith City Council partners with Destination NSW to launch new visitor campaign
Penrith City Council has collaborated with Destination NSW to launch a new consumer marketing campaign aimed at attracting visitors back to Penrith. The highly targeted campaign...
Sep 4, 2022
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Kai Tak Sports Park reveals key design features at design exhibition
The role of the Kai Tak Sports Park in supporting the Hong Kong Government’s aims to promote sport for all, support elite athletes, and make the city a centre for major...
Sep 4, 2022
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G’day Group adds to its leadership team to pursue diversification opportunities
Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, the G’day Group, has appointed Ben Simons to the newly created Chief Strategy Officer role and Stella Thredgold as a...
Sep 4, 2022
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Viagogo under investigation as Perth concert tickets offered for resale at double original price
The Western Australian Consumer Protection agency is reportedly investigating ticket resale platform Viagogo after tickets to several Perth events - including Billie Eilish and...
Sep 2, 2022
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Opening of Design Shanghai 2022 postponed due to COVID
On-going COVID outbreaks in China has seen Asia’s largest and leading international design event series - Design Shanghai – postpone its much anticipated global show to June...
Sep 2, 2022
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Staff shortage impacts Bega Valley’s Bemboka pool reopening
Bega Valley Shire Council has advised that the Bemboka swimming pool has joined a growing list of businesses and services affected by a shortage of qualified staff in the...
Sep 2, 2022
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Royal Adelaide Show opens with strict foot and mouth disease measures
For the first time since 2019, the Royal Adelaide Show has opened this morning. After a two-year COVID-hiatus, Show organisers are this year having to adopt strict additional...
Sep 2, 2022
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Sydney's new Allianz Stadium revealed as costing $874 million
Infrastructure NSW and Venues NSW have confirmed that the cost of building Sydney’s new Allianz Stadium went 20% over budget, costing $828 million against $729 million allocated...
Sep 1, 2022
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Collaboration between Hannah Playhouse Trust and Wellington City Council sees theatre reactivated
Wellington City Council and the Hannah Playhouse Trust are collaborating to reactivate the iconic venue as an affordable theatre space for the development of the professional...
Sep 1, 2022
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Black Rock Life Saving Pavilion redevelopment to commence
Bayside City Council advises that works are soon to commence on the Black Rock Life Saving Pavilion redevelopment at Black Rock beach, situated 20kms from Melbourne CBD. For...
Sep 1, 2022
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Concept Plans released for Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre
Surf Coast Shire Council has released concept plans for the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre, which show a 25-metre seasonal pool running east-west, with provision for it to...
Sep 1, 2022
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New ten-year Founding Strategy released for Kingston Arts Precinct
A new ten-year Founding Strategy for Canberra’s visual arts and culture precinct has been released by the future resident arts organisations with the arts precinct in Kingston...
Sep 1, 2022
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Christchurch City Council introduces new pool membership for children
Christchurch City Council’s introduction of a new pool membership for children from 1st October aims to benefit those children who regularly use the Council’s swimming pools. A...
Sep 1, 2022
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Upgrade of Wagga Wagga’s athletic centre sees hosting of Little Athletics NSW State Carnival moved to 2025
With Bill Jacob Athletics Centre at Jubilee Park in Wagga Wagga set to receive a $4.1 million upgrade, Wagga Wagga will now host the 2025 Little Athletics NSW State Combined...
Sep 1, 2022
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Redevelopment underway of Central Goldfields Art Gallery
Central Goldfields Shire Council, located at the geographical centre of Victoria, has advised the transformation of the Central Goldfields Art Gallery is well underway with the...
Aug 31, 2022
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AFLW looks to continue playing season at suburban stadiums
Nicole Livingstone, the AFL’s General Manager of Women's Football, has committed to the competition continue to play its fixtures at suburban grounds rather than major stadia as...
Aug 31, 2022
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Criena Gehrke announces her departure from role as HOTA Chief Executive
Criena Gehrke has today announced she will be leaving her role as Home of the Arts Chief Executive in February 2023, after nearly a decade of leading the arts and culture vision...
Aug 31, 2022
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