News: Venues
TEG’s Geoff Jones reveals potential for Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium as a concert venue
Geoff Jones, Chief Executive of entertainment giant TEG, has outlined how bring concert acts to Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium would work if a plan to With Venues NSW having...
Jul 11, 2022
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Bell Shakespeare to present first production in new Walsh Bay Arts Precinct theatre space
Originally scheduled for April 2022 but delayed to due COVID, Bell Shakespeare will now present the first production in their new theatre space The Neilson Nutshell at the newly...
Jul 11, 2022
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Work to commence on resurfacing Bendigo’s Tom Flood Sports Centre oval
A $1.1 million upgrade of the Tom Flood Sports Centre oval will commence soon with the City of Greater Bendigo aiming to meet the service standards required for environmental...
Jul 11, 2022
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Inner West Council now using 100% renewables and commits to complete carbon neutrality by 2025
Sydney’s Inner West Council has advised it is the first local government in Australia to be 100% divested from fossil fuels and 100% powered by renewable energy. The Council has...
Jul 10, 2022
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TEG appoints Luke Bould as Chief Commercial Officer to drive global growth opportunities
TEG has appointed accomplished commercial and marketing executive Luke Bould as their Chief Commercial Officer. Bould is responsible for all of TEG’s commercial activity across...
Jul 10, 2022
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$2.1 million funding allocated for Caboolture Abbey Medieval Festival and Museum
A $2.1 million Queensland 2022-23 Budget investment in Caboolture’s Abbey Medieval Festival and Museum will help Abbeystowe add a new cafe and art gallery and grow the festival...
Jul 10, 2022
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New Tākina convention centre anticipated to boost Wellington economy by $70.4 million
Due to open in June 2023, Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, Tākina, is poised to boost the city’s economy by an estimated $70.4 million between 2023-26. Tākina is...
Jul 10, 2022
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New Health and Safety video released ahead of international rugby week at Wellington’s Sky Stadium
Sky Stadium has this week released a new healthy and safety video, featuring Wellington’s favourite mascots: Leo the Lion (Wellington Rugby), Captain Hurricane (Hurricanes) and...
Jul 8, 2022
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Looking to encourage hand hygiene habits Dettol partners Sydney Opera House
Antiseptic disinfectant liquid Dettol has announced a partnership with the Sydney Opera House in a new program to be known as Hands on Art that it hopes will encourage hand...
Jul 8, 2022
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Venues NSW seeks approval for concerts at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium
Venues NSW has lodged a planning application with Newcastle City Council to hold five non-sporting events a year at the city’s McDonald Jones Stadium. The plan by the NSW...
Jul 7, 2022
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Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium commences staff recruitment drive
Set to host to a full program of sporting fixtures, Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium has commenced a recruitment drive for hospitality staff. Preparing to host almost 200,000...
Jul 7, 2022
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Royal Life Saving report spotlights equal access issues to aquatic facilities
Having commissioned a new report to review the legal and human rights frameworks governing aquatic facilities in Australia, Royal Life Saving Society – Australia has found the...
Jul 7, 2022
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Cairns’ Barlow Park 2032 Olympic Games upgrade to include broadcast TV lighting
A $4 million commitment from the Queensland Government will see the first stage of Cairns’ Barlow Park 2032 Olympic Games upgrade include high-quality LED lighting needed to...
Jul 7, 2022
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Submissions indicate strong support for increasing budget of Christchurch multi-use arena
An initial analysis of the public submissions received by Christchurch City Council indicates strong public support for increasing the budget for Canterbury’s multi-use arena,...
Jul 7, 2022
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Major upgrade planned for Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre
A major upgrade to the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre is anticipated to introduce children and families to water play and encourage more participation in swimming ahead of the 2032...
Jul 7, 2022
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Populous collaborates with PWR to create the first elite sports facility in the metaverse
Brisbane - based global architecture and design firm, Populous has collaborated with gaming content creator, Lachlan Power from PWR to launch a first-of-its-kind architecturally...
Jul 7, 2022
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Bendigo Bowls Club confirmed as venue for 2026 Commonwealth Games lawn bowls events
The Bendigo Bowls Club has been confirmed as the venue for the 2026 Commonwealth Games lawn bowls events, joining Bendigo Stadium where athletes will compete in netball. Bendigo...
Jul 7, 2022
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Early-bird tickets on sale for Golf Business Forum and PGA Expo 2022
Early-bird tickets have been released coinciding with the announcement of the first group of speakers for the Golf Business Forum \ PGA Expo 2022, to be held at CENTREPIECE at...
Jul 7, 2022
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Men's FIFA World Cup stadiums in Qatar could be alcohol-free
As Qatar prepares for an influx of foreign fans attending the Men's FIFA World Cup, stadium stands could be alcohol-free with beer sales outside arenas only allowed before and...
Jul 7, 2022
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Bluesfest puts communications systems from D2N Technology Solutions to use
Communications provider D2N Technology Solutions has explained its involvement with the 2022 edition of the Byron Bay Bluesfest. D2N Technology Solutions’ involvement with the...
Jul 7, 2022
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Optus Stadium named Venue of the Year at TheStadiumBusiness Awards
Perth's Optus Stadium has been named Venue of the Year at TheStadiumBusiness Awards announced in the United Kingdom overnight. Winning the award, the 60,000 seat stadium on...
Jul 6, 2022
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City of Rockingham completes expansion and upgrades at Koorana Reserve
The City of Rockingham has completed a $5 million project that has seen the Koorana Reserve expanded and upgraded to boost sporting opportunities for residents living in the...
Jul 6, 2022
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Emirates Team NZ to relocate base to Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre
When Auckland’s premier waterfront venue - the Viaduct Events Centre - reopens for business and events in early 2023, it will be home to Emirates Team New Zealand who will...
Jul 6, 2022
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ICC Sydney secures AIPC Innovation Awards for commitment to innovation
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has been awarded two prestigious accolades this week at the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) Congress...
Jul 6, 2022
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