News: Venues
City of Parramatta’s new $88.6 million swimming facility named the Parramatta Aquatic Centre
Following the consideration of a number of proposed names, the City of Parramatta has named its new $88.6 million facility, the Parramatta Aquatic Centre. At a Council meeting...
Jul 14, 2022
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Tokyo announced as host of 2025 World Athletics Championships
The World Athletics Council has selected the Japanese capital of Tokyo host the 2025 World Athletics Championships. Announced on the second day of the 228th World Athletics...
Jul 14, 2022
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Christchurch City Council votes to increase budget for Te Kaha multi-use arena
Having received a strong favourable response from the public, Christchurch City Council has voted to increase the budget for the city’s multi-use arena to $683 million and will...
Jul 14, 2022
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RACV and Ticketek partnership delivers range of theatre experiences to members
A new partnership has been announced today between the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) and Ticketek that will deliver RACV Members a new suite of exclusive offers to...
Jul 14, 2022
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Vale: Bill Spurr
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the death of Bill Spurr, Chairman of the Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVM). A statement from AVM, operators of...
Jul 14, 2022
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Event Safety Institute to deliver renowned crowd safety course in Sydney and Perth
Event Safety Institute has announced that experienced safety professional and trainer Roderick van Gelder will deliver Professor Keith Still’s world renowned three-day course...
Jul 14, 2022
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2022 program highlights released for Sydney Fringe Festival
Sydney Fringe Festival returns in 2022 for its first physical edition in two years and has today announced its program highlights, with tickets now on sale. The 2022 Festival...
Jul 14, 2022
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Cbus Super Stadium installs giant LED screen ahead of Queensland Champions Cup
Cbus Super Stadium spectators at tonight’s Queensland Champions Cup will be the first to experience a new jumbo-sized LED screen which at 175 metre square, is almost three times...
Jul 14, 2022
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Sydney Opera House reveals its newly transformed Concert Hall
After more than two years of extensive renewal works, the Sydney Opera House has revealed the $190 million transformation of its largest performance space, the Concert Hall,...
Jul 14, 2022
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$19 million National Cricket Campus launched in Brisbane
A $19 million National Cricket Campus has been launched in Brisbane today delivering a new home for women’s cricket and a premier venue for state, national and youth...
Jul 14, 2022
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Business Events Industry Aotearoa to stage MEETINGS 2023 at Tākina
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) will stage MEETINGS 2023 at Wellington’s new Conference and Exhibition Centre, Tākina. With stunning design and set in Wellington CBD’s...
Jul 14, 2022
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Pambula Sporting Complex approved to host inaugural Wanderer Festival
Bega Valley Shire has approved moving the Wanderer Festival from its previously planned location on a private property in Bournda to the Pambula Sporting Complex. The three-day...
Jul 14, 2022
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Regional Children’s Choir share Mildura Arts Centre stage with Opera Australia
Mildura Arts Centre welcomes the return of Opera Australia to their stage for the first time in four years this month as part of its 26th annual National Tour with the...
Jul 14, 2022
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Fixed price negotiated for design and construction of Christchurch multi-use arena, Te Kaha
Christchurch City Council has been advised by Te Kaha Project Delivery Limited that it has been successful in negotiating a fixed price for Te Kaha multi-use arena with its lead...
Jul 13, 2022
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Partnerships enhanced between local operators and facilities in the Manning region
MidCoast Council has advised that along with its facilities it will now play a greater role in supporting the visitor economy through planned partnerships between local...
Jul 13, 2022
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Fed Square to celebrate its 20th anniversary with launch of The Experience Lab
With this October seeing Melbourne’s Fed Square mark 20 years as one of Australia's most celebrated and debated public squares, the Square is partnering with the Experience...
Jul 13, 2022
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Monarto Safari Park opens its new education centre
Monarto Safari Park has today opened ‘The Outpost’ education centre - a transformation of the previous Visitor Centre - which now offers a welcoming education space to ignite...
Jul 12, 2022
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PCYC NSW to manage and operate West Ryde Multi Sports Facility
On behalf of School Infrastructure NSW, PCYC NSW has been awarded the contract to manage and operate the West Ryde Multi Sports Facility. The new facility will be shared with...
Jul 12, 2022
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Tokyo based sporting teams form alliance to develop Olympic Games legacy
An alliance of 14 Tokyo-based sporting teams and organisations has been formed to enhance the marketing power and appeal of the city’s teams and venues. Nearly one year on from...
Jul 12, 2022
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Licensing rule change sees under 18s banned from Splendour In The Grass festival
Less than two weeks before its staging, last-minute restrictions imposed by NSW Liquor and Gaming will prevent under 18s attending Byron Bay’s Splendour In The Grass festival...
Jul 12, 2022
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PAC Australia announces a new name and approach for their annual awards
Performing Arts Connections Australia’s annual awards which celebrate best practice and innovation in performing arts are to be renamed the Impact Awards to reflect the impact...
Jul 12, 2022
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Budget for rebuild of New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium rises to $70 million
Taranaki Regional Council has advised that the budget for the rebuilding of stands at New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium will reach $70 million as a result of cost increases and...
Jul 11, 2022
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India's Sanjeevini Life Care Village exhibits at Australia's National Sports Convention
The Sanjeevini Life Care Village (SLCV) from Kerala in India’s south is among the exhibitors at this week’s National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) in Melbourne....
Jul 11, 2022
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Luna Park Sydney names new Chief Executive
Luna Park Sydney will be welcoming a new Chief Executive, John Hughes, as of 1st August, with long standing co-Chief Executives Peter Hearne and Warwick Doughty announcing their...
Jul 11, 2022
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