News: Venues
Fair Work Ombudsman takes former horseriding recreation centre to court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a horseriding recreation centre in the Gold Coast hinterland in Queensland. Facing court are...
Jun 16, 2022
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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct to celebrate Make Music Day with free event program
Sydney’s new cultural precinct, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, will celebrate Make Music Day on Tuesday 21st June with a series of free concerts and music performances. Make Music Day...
Jun 16, 2022
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CLM appoints new Facility Manager for Whangārei Aquatic Centre ·
Community Leisure Management (CLM) has appointed Darren Pott as the new Facility Manager of Whangārei Aquatic Centre (situated in the Northland region of New Zealand's North...
Jun 16, 2022
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Darwin Festival organisers unveil an impressive program for 2022
Spread across multiple venues, the 2022 Darwin Festival will deliver an impressive program of performing and visual artists with this year’s festival program having something...
Jun 16, 2022
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New Zealand business events industry celebrates with gala and awards
Over 650 Australian and New Zealand event professionals gathered at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre last night (16th June) to celebrate a successful MEETINGS 2022 with a...
Jun 16, 2022
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Melbourne retains Formula 1 Grand Prix hosting rights to 2035
The Australian Grand Prix will remain in Melbourne until at least 2035, with Formula 1 signing a new agreement with race organisers extending the city’s contract for another 10...
Jun 16, 2022
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Sports facilities receive national recognition with AFL awards
State and Territory winners of the most recent Ken Gannon Community Football Facilities Award have been named. The Ken Gannon Community Football Facilities Awards recognise, on...
Jun 16, 2022
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Honiara City Council partners with Aotearoa New Zealand to deliver new multi-sports courts
A partnership between Solomon Islands’ Honiara City Council and Aotearoa New Zealand has provided NZ$11.5 million to upgrade the multi-purpose hall facilities in order to...
Jun 15, 2022
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Accredited training program looks to address shortage of entertainment technicians
The national shortage in experienced technical crew members caused by people having left the industry for more secure work during the pandemic is to be addressed by the...
Jun 15, 2022
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NRLW to expand to 10 teams for 2023 season
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has today announced the addition of four new teams to an expanded NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership competition from 2023. The...
Jun 15, 2022
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Christchurch City Council to consult public about extra money required for multi-use arena
Christchurch residents will have until Tuesday 5th July to give their feedback on whether Christchurch City Council should increase the budget for the Canterbury's multi-use...
Jun 15, 2022
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$20 million invested to make Queensland a major music tourism destination
The Queensland Government will invest $20 million over three years in next week’s State Budget to deliver the a ‘road trip meets music festival’ initiative to make Queensland a...
Jun 15, 2022
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Beach volleyball complex for Western Sydney and Volleyball NSW looking for Portfolio Manager - Beach Events
Following Blacktown City Council’s securing of $999,999 funding as part of the NSW Office of Sport’s Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund, Council and Volleyball NSW have...
Jun 14, 2022
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RACV Goldfields Resort and golf course to reopen alongside launch of ArtHouse
Situated among the mineral springs of Daylesford and the old city of Ballarat, RACV Goldfields Resort and golf course will reopen from 23rd June following storm damage that...
Jun 14, 2022
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WACA stand demolished making way for all-abilities playground
The Prindiville Stand at the WACA Ground is now completely demolished, making way for an all-abilities playground as part of the $115 million WACA Ground Improvement Project...
Jun 14, 2022
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Stage Queensland Managers' Conference opens at Gold Coast's HOTA
Stage Queensland has commenced its annual performing arts conference this morning, exploring the sector's response to 'COVID normal' in an environment where delegates can...
Jun 14, 2022
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Public consultation opens today on location for new Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Public consultation has started today on the new $82 million Adelaide Aquatic Centre with South Australians being encouraged to provide input on their preferred location for the...
Jun 14, 2022
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TDC delivers largest deployment of laser projector technology for Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney is currently attracting large crowds after a three-year hiatus and spotlights the results of the hard work from the TDC Crew of project managers, creative...
Jun 13, 2022
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New indoor pavilion at Mt Hotham benefits Australian Biathlon Association
A new indoor pavilion has opened at Victoria's Mt Hotham - the new Whiskey Flat Alpine Recreational Facility - made possible by a $800,000 investment from the State Government....
Jun 12, 2022
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Achievements of industry figures recognised in Australia’s Queen’s Birthday Honours
A range of industry achievements have been recognised in the Australia’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced today, with Ash Barty and the late Shane Warne among the most...
Jun 12, 2022
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Fund supports New Zealand’s public arts and heritage venues
A fund that has previously contributed to the preservation of Sir Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic hut and improving mobility access at Waikanae’s Mahara Gallery, is now open for new...
Jun 11, 2022
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Singapore Government to take over the ownership and management of National Stadium and Sports Hub
The Singapore Government has announced that its sport agency SportSG will take over the ownership and management of the Singapore Sports Hub after electing to terminate its...
Jun 10, 2022
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Adelaide Oval to get $1 million refund in state taxes
The Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) is to be repaid about $1 million in taxes it was incorrectly charged by the South Australian Government. However, the...
Jun 10, 2022
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Port Macquarie gym rebrands as Genesis Health and Fitness
The Genesis Health and Fitness franchise network is expanding up the NSW coast as serial franchisee John Pirlo re-brands an existing gym site this month in Port Macquarie. The...
Jun 10, 2022
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