News: Venues
The Star Sydney appoints two General Managers to its hospitality leadership team
Overlooking Darling Harbour, Sydney casino - The Star Sydney - has promoted Christina Grasso ( top left ) to General Manager Hotels, Events & Guest Experience, while Jason...
Jun 25, 2022
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Auckland Council rejects Eden Park Trust's application for new grant funding
Auckland Council has this week rejected a bid by the Eden Park Trust for funding of $6.3 million a year in grants for the next decade. The Trust made a late bid for the grant...
Jun 24, 2022
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Wellington's St James Theatre reopens with first performances in three years
Following its restoration, St James Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand has reopened and is celebrating with its first performances in three years. Bought by Wellington City...
Jun 23, 2022
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Stawell Sports and Aquatics Centre launches new tiered membership model
Stawell Sports and Aquatics Centre in Northern Grampians Shire has launched an array of new memberships for existing and prospective centre users. The model should prove more...
Jun 23, 2022
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Baw Baw Shire Council delivers support for the local arts, culture and events industry
Baw Baw Shire Council’s annual budget will deliver support for the local arts, culture and events industry to draw more visitors to the region and create vibrant and connected...
Jun 23, 2022
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$9.7 million of works underway on new Sandover Medal Walk at Subiaco Oval
As part of the Western Australian Government's landmark Subi East redevelopment project, $9.7 million of works are now underway on delivering the reimagined Sandover Medal Walk...
Jun 23, 2022
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Newcastle Art Gallery secures trifecta at the 2022 Museums and Galleries National Awards
The Newcastle Art Gallery, through its landmark exhibition of Torres Strait Islander art has secured a trifecta of titles at the 2022 Museums and Galleries National Awards...
Jun 22, 2022
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Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre to host 2022 Urban Sport Festival
‘Urban Sport Fest’ was today announced to take place in 2022 at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre and marks the first time a BMX Freestyle World Cup will take place in...
Jun 22, 2022
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Thai hotels push for gender equality at women’s hospitality event
Hosted at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, women’s hospitality event - ‘Mind The Gap’ – is pushing for gender equality in the hospitality industry as a study reveals that 90% of...
Jun 22, 2022
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NSW Government budget delivers $3.5 million for Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre but no money for new stadia
The NRL’s highly promoted ambition for the NSW Government to fund new suburban stadia in Sydney has been ignored in the NSW Treasurer Matt Kean’s 2022/23 budget. While funds...
Jun 22, 2022
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Timezone to launch new family entertainment destination in Westfield Parramatta
Australian family entertainment brand, Timezone, will launch a brand new split-level venue, Timezeone Parramatta on 2nd June in Westfield Parramatta. Timezone Parramatta is 53rd...
Jun 22, 2022
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Christchurch's Lancaster Park transformed into community sports fields
Lancaster Park has been transformed by Christchurch City Council back into community sports fields which in winter will be used for rugby and football and in summer for cricket....
Jun 21, 2022
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Australia’s most disability inclusive, accessible music festival returns to Melbourne in 2023
Ability Fest will return to Melbourne in 2023 for its fourth year featuring more than 50 Australian bands and DJs, including performers with disabilities. The one-day music...
Jun 21, 2022
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New Experience Melbourne program spotlights events and venues
The City of Melbourne’s new Experience Melbourne program aims to drive a city-focused approach to tourism and events to support Melbourne’s recovery and reaffirm the city as a...
Jun 21, 2022
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Ticketing data reveals 2022 Adelaide Festival as a significant tourism event
According to ticketing data and results just released from an Economic Evaluation of the 2022 Adelaide Festival, a staggering 11,728 visitors came from interstate for the event...
Jun 21, 2022
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VenuesWest appoints first female Chair and welcomes new board member
The VenuesWest board, which oversees Western Australia's premier sport and entertainment venues, has appointed Mary Anne Stephens as their first female Chair and welcomed new...
Jun 20, 2022
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SA Government supports live music industry recovery with venue improvement grants and event cancellation fund
To support South Australia’s live music industry in its recovery, the State Government will invest $10 million to deliver a suite of measures. The music industry has endured a...
Jun 20, 2022
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$113 million allocated for delivery of three new Rugby League Centres of Excellence
To support the development of future male and female NRL players, the NSW Government will spend $113 million over the next four years to deliver three new Rugby League Centres...
Jun 20, 2022
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Construction soon to be underway on Sunshine Coast board riders clubhouse
Construction of the 178metre square Caloundra based WindanSea Surf Club is soon to be underway with local builder Integrale Homes set to manage the building process. After more...
Jun 20, 2022
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New KOMPAN outdoor spin bikes installed outside Darwin Convention Centre
Nine new state-of-the-art KOMPAN outdoor spin bikes have been installed on the grass area facing the Waterfront outside the Darwin Convention Centre. The permanent outdoor spin...
Jun 20, 2022
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Darebin Council extends partnership with Clublinks to manage Bundoora Park Golf Course
Darebin Council, in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, has extended its partnership with Clublinks, with a two-year management contract awarded for the Bundoora Park Golf...
Jun 19, 2022
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Additional $45 million for Queensland’s flood affected sporting clubs
A further $45 million in disaster recovery funding aims to support Queensland’s grassroots sport and active recreation clubs impacted by heavy rain and flooding over the past...
Jun 19, 2022
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Work set to commence on Hakoah White City development
The long-awaited construction of the new Hakoah White City development in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs is set to commence following the signing of a construction agreement last...
Jun 17, 2022
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New Arts and Culture Trust Board to replace Perth Theatre Trust
The formation of a new Arts and Culture Trust Board for Western Australia marks the start of a new era - moving away from the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT), which was limited to...
Jun 16, 2022
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