News: Venues
NRL Grand Final to return to Sydney’s Accor Stadium
Weeks of speculation in Sydney’s media that the NRL Grand Final would again be staged in Brisbane have been ended today with the announcement that Accor Stadium will host the...
Aug 17, 2022
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New ASM Global partnership looks to create ‘the most sustainable venues in the world’
Demonstrating its continuing recognition that sustainability has become a critical contributor to venue management and operations in the live event industry, international...
Aug 17, 2022
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Ungerboeck mourns loss of eponymous co-founder Dieter K. Ungerboeck
Event software leader Ungerboeck has today paid tribute its co-founder, Dieter K. Ungerboeck, who died this at the age of 80. Manish Chandak, Ungerboeck President and Chief...
Aug 17, 2022
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98 Gym to operate fitness centre at Sydney Swans' new headquarters
The Sydney Swans have announced a partnership with 98 Gym, with the exercise facility to take on the tenancy of the club’s new training and administration based at the Royal...
Aug 17, 2022
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Venues Ōtautahi prepare to feed 20000 fans at All Blacks test
Christchurch events and venues company, Venues Ōtautahi, is preparing to cater for an expected crowd of 20,000 at Orangetheory Stadium when the All Blacks play Argentina in...
Aug 17, 2022
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Major refurbishment works to be carried out on Jindabyne Indoor Pool
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has confirmed that Jindabyne Indoor Pool refurbishment works will begin on Monday 14th November 2022. These works are expected to take...
Aug 17, 2022
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Significant improvements to spectator seating underway at Mildura Sporting Precinct
Mildura Rural City Council advise that improvements to spectator seating are well underway as part of the second stage of the Mildura Sporting Precinct. Councillor for...
Aug 17, 2022
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Tasmanian Premier says JackJumpers’ success provides a strong message to AFL decision-makers
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has declared that the success of first-year NBL franchise the JackJumpers will send a powerful message of the potential of the state's proposed...
Aug 16, 2022
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Royal Commission for AlUla welcomes Arabian Leopard Cubs
The birth of two Arabian Leopard Cubs in a captive-breeding programme at the Arabian Leopard Breeding Centre in Taif, Saudi Arabia has been welcomed by The Royal Commission for...
Aug 16, 2022
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City of Casey adopts Doveton Pool in Park master plan
While the City of Casey has supported the Doveton Pool in the Park master plan - estimated to cost $21.14 million - it will only be able to deliver the infrastructure required...
Aug 16, 2022
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Three construction groups shortlisted to deliver $294 million Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Three leading construction business project groups have been shortlisted to deliver the $294 million Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC). Following a comprehensive...
Aug 16, 2022
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Belgravia Leisure renews its management of Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre
Belgravia Leisure has successfully retendered for the management of Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre on behalf of Cumberland City Council for a minimum of three years....
Aug 16, 2022
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Logan City Council study finds significant demand for multi-purpose indoor sporting facility
A comprehensive study undertaken by Logan City Council has found there is significant demand within the local community for more indoor sporting facilities. A range of metrics...
Aug 16, 2022
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LiVS charitable trust searches for new users of Christchurch's Roy Stokes Hall
Life in Vacant Spaces is searching for additional users of Roy Stokes Hall in New Brighton - a coastal suburb of Christchurch - so it can become a thriving community asset. Life...
Aug 15, 2022
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Dunedin City Council reviews acoustic insulation rules to support their live music scene
Community concern about the future of live music in Dunedin were recently heightened by the announcement of a mixed-use development next to The Crown Hotel. Much of the...
Aug 15, 2022
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Demand for tickets sees inaugural AFLW match between Essendon and Hawthorn moved to Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium
The first ever AFLW clash between Essendon and Hawthorn has been shifted to Melbourne’s 53,000-capacity Marvel Stadium after tickets for the original venue sold out within 24...
Aug 14, 2022
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Heritage-listed Grant McBride Baths receives upgrades ahead of warmer months
Central Coast Council has confirmed most of the upgrades to amenities at their iconic, heritage-listed Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance have now been completed, with further...
Aug 14, 2022
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Ikon Park transformed into Victoria's new home of AFLW
A $20 million investment from the Victorian Government has seen Ikon Park transformed into a world class sporting facility with amenities that support all AFL teams, delivering...
Aug 14, 2022
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WA Museum Boola Bardip welcomes its one millionth visitor
The WA Museum Boola Bardip has marked a major milestone in the history of the $400 million award-winning facility having welcomed its one millionth visitor since opening in...
Aug 13, 2022
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Sound West Conference to bring together innovators in technology, entertainment and the arts
Music, creativity and learning are set to converge in Parramatta as part of conference that aims to stimulate the night-time economy of Greater Sydney. Part of a wider festival...
Aug 13, 2022
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Command centre ready to manage Qatar World Cup operations
With 100 days until the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, details of the Aspire control and command centre, which will monitor operations during the tournament, have been...
Aug 12, 2022
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Opening game change will see 2022 FIFA World Cup start a day early
The opening match and ceremony of this year’s FIFA World Cup will now start one day earlier than planned with the international football governing body advising overnight of a...
Aug 11, 2022
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Hobsons Bay City Council calls for funding to help deliver Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre
Hobsons Bay City Council has endorsed the preliminary concept plan for the Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre at Bruce Comben Reserve in the Melbourne suburb of Altona...
Aug 11, 2022
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EVANZ awards Spark Arena Scholarship
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has advised that its Learning and Development Sub-Committee has named Milly Thurlow from Nelson Community Venues as...
Aug 11, 2022
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