News: Venues
City of Sydney introduces its Cultural and Creative Sector Advisory Panel
The City of Sydney has engaged 53 people to be part of four new advisory panels, one of which is the Cultural and Creative Sector Advisory Panel. The new advisory panels and...
Aug 5, 2022
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AFL to make use of Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub
AFL NSW/ACT has revealed that it is to become a stakeholder at the Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST), moving their administration facilities into the precinct....
Aug 4, 2022
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Chinese property giant Evergrande cancels Guangzhou football stadium deal
China’s ongoing property crisis has seen real estate giant the Evergrande Group cancel a contract to buy land rights for a new football stadium in the city of Guangzhou....
Aug 4, 2022
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Eden Park takes a lead on handling vaping in crowds
Auckland venue Eden Park and Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand (formerly the Health Promotion Agency) have commenced working together on a pilot to develop a policy and guidance...
Aug 4, 2022
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Lords Recreation Centre community scorecard result helps City of Subiaco lead the way
In 2022 the City of Subiaco commissioned Perth-based research consultancy, Catalyse, to undertake the Community Scorecard study. It was open to the community for feedback in...
Aug 4, 2022
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Visitation declines at Invercargill's Splash Palace aquatic facility
Invercargill City Council has revealed that user numbers at its Splash Palace aquatic facility have fallen significantly in comparison to visitation compared to five years ago....
Aug 4, 2022
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On The Road Again initiative supports live music and development opportunities at Altona Theatre
Live from the Altona Theatre - presented by Hobsons Bay City Council as part of the Victorian Government initiative ‘On the Road Again’ - will see an impressive all-Australian...
Aug 4, 2022
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Newcastle Jets to call Maitland Regional Sports Complex home in 2022/23
The Newcastle Jets are set to call Maitland Regional Sports Complex home in 2022/23, with the club’s A-League Mens side committing to training in Maitland for another year. The...
Aug 4, 2022
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AV Integration and Security events come together in Sydney
In an Australian first, Asia Pacific’s major AV Integration and Security events are being held together at Sydney’s ICC from 17th to 19th August. The Integrate Expo and the...
Aug 4, 2022
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Hills Shire Council celebrates opening of its new Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
The Hills Shire Council is celebrating the opening of its new $55 million Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre with a special Community Open Day on Saturday 3rd September 2022. The...
Aug 3, 2022
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Expressions of Interest now open for commercial operations at Mt Hotham’s snowplay activity zone
Mt Hotham Resort Management Board has announced that Expressions of Interest are now open for commercial operations located at the new Hotham Hub Snowplay and Activity facility...
Aug 3, 2022
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Movecat chooses The P.A. People for exclusive distribution in Australia and New Zealand
Movecat has announced that The P.A. People has been appointed as exclusive distributor of Movecat Motion Control products in Australia and New Zealand, effective immediately....
Aug 3, 2022
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Blacktown Key Venues spotlights its latest aquatic and leisure centre achievements
The last month has seen Blacktown City Council’s aquatic and leisure centres and centre staff recognised and awarded for their high-quality services and dedication to the...
Aug 3, 2022
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Fred Lazzerini announces launch of Olympian Consulting venture
Former Ungerboeck System's senior executive Fred Lazzerini has revealed the launch of a new venture, Olympian Consulting. Able to provide business and technology advice,...
Aug 2, 2022
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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas overrules Adelaide City Council to allow Harvest Rock music festival to proceed
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has reclassified the Harvest Rock music festival as a major event in order for it to run after the Adelaide City Council refused to...
Aug 2, 2022
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FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 announces three new partners
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 has announced three new partners committed to delivering a world-class event at Sydney Olympic Park in September - SIXT, DHL and Sydney...
Aug 2, 2022
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Inner West Council questions NSW Government’s stadium funding
With a reported dispute over funding for major venues between NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’Landys currently...
Aug 2, 2022
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Karen Quinlan appointed as Arts Centre Melbourne Chief Executive
Former director of Bendigo Art Gallery and current Chief Executive of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Karen Quinlan has taken on the role of Chief Executive at Arts...
Aug 2, 2022
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Contractors with a focus on recycling appointed to demolish Townsville’s 1300Smiles Stadium
FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd have been appointed to demolish Townsville’s Willows Sports Field, formerly known as 1300Smiles Stadium - the former home of the North Queensland...
Aug 2, 2022
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Façade animation celebrates return of Royal New Zealand Ballet to its home in St James Theatre
Animations on the facade of St James Theatre celebrate the return of the of the Royal New Zealand Ballet to its Wellington home and its premiere season of Cinderella. The...
Aug 2, 2022
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NSW Tourism and Sport Minister Stuart Ayres resigns following misconduct allegations
NSW Tourism and Sport Minister Stuart Ayres has resigned after an inquiry "raised concerns" about his conduct in the appointment of former NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro’s...
Aug 2, 2022
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Minister confirms cost of terminating Singapore Sports Hub partnership
The Singapore Government has revealed that the cost of terminating the public-private partnership (PPP) for the operation of the Singapore Sports Hub will reach S$2.3 billion...
Aug 2, 2022
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Screen Queensland appoints Mark Melrose as new manager of Studios Operations
Screen Queensland has appointed Mark Melrose as Manager, Studios Operations to lead Screen Queensland Studios through a period of expansion from Brisbane to Cairns. Melrose’s...
Aug 2, 2022
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ICC Sydney makes significant investment in new industry-leading audio-visual equipment
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has expanded and upgraded its technology inventory with a $1.53 million investment in new industry-leading audio-visual...
Aug 2, 2022
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