News: Venues
New Zealand Sevens to return to Hamilton in 2023
New Zealand Rugby and event partner 37 South have confirmed that the HSBC New Zealand Sevens will return to Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato in January next year after a two-year...
Jun 2, 2022
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Whitlam Leisure Centre to host Taekwondo Australian team selections
The Whitlam Leisure Centre in Liverpool will be the host of Australia's next generation of Taekwondo athletes as national team selections take place on 4th June for next month's...
Jun 2, 2022
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MCC extends data and analytics partnership with Gemba to make evidence-based decisions
Melbourne Cricket Club, custodians of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) have extended their partnership with Gemba for another 12 months to manage and deliver the Club’s data,...
Jun 2, 2022
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FIBA approves use of glass LED courts for elite tournaments
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has approved the use of LED glass courts in elite-level tournaments, allowing new broadcast experiences and sponsorships...
Jun 2, 2022
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VMA announces 2022 venue industry award winners
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the winners of its 2022 Venue Industry Awards, presented yesterday evening at the International Convention Centre Sydney as...
Jun 2, 2022
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ARI 56th Annual Conference battles through power cut to deliver successful event
Organisers of the 56th Annual Aquatic and Recreation Institute Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley had the challenge of delivering the majority of the two- day event as...
Jun 1, 2022
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Lighting upgrade to benefit football, netball and cricket players at Henshilwood Recreation Reserve
A lighting upgrade at Henshilwood Recreation Reserve in the Mildura suburb of Irymple, aims to trigger a range of benefits for hundreds of junior and senior players across...
Jun 1, 2022
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Mount Gambier’s Blue Lake Sports Park draft master plan opens for community comment
City of Mount Gambier’s Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan has opened for community comment following the endorsement of the their Sport, Recreation and Open Space Strategy...
Jun 1, 2022
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Costs to build Christchurch's multi-use arena could escalate by up to $150 million
Christchurch City Council has been advised by the company building Christchurch’s new multi-use arena - Te Kaha, that the cost of the project could increase by up to $150...
Jun 1, 2022
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Security staff licences checked at Gold Coast bars, hotels and nightclubs
This past weekend, the Office of Liquor and Gaming (OLGR), the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and the Queensland Police Service joined forces to conduct a compliance operation of...
Jun 1, 2022
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ICC Sydney marks Global Exhibitions Day by preparing for eight trade and consumer exhibitions in June
Coinciding with today’s seventh edition of the annual Global Exhibitions Day (1st June 2022), International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced it is planning to...
Jun 1, 2022
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New community gym opens in Toogoolawah
Somerset Regional Council and the Queensland Government have partnered to deliver a $1 million community gym for Toogoolawah - a rural town and locality in the Somerset Region....
May 31, 2022
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Global brand reveal of Exhibition World Bahrain launched at IMEX Frankfurt
The global brand reveal of Exhibition World Bahrain - the Middle East’s newest exhibition and convention centre located in Sakhir adjacent to the Bahrain International Circuit -...
May 31, 2022
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A-League champions Western United to deliver on promised stadium?
Fresh off claiming their maiden A-League championship at the weekend, Western United have announced plans to deliver on their much anticipated home stadium. The A-League...
May 31, 2022
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Leading promoters fearful of rising cost pressures on live music
The rising cost of air fares, freight, overall supply chain issues and COVID-related compliance are increasing the cost of staging live music events according to leading...
May 31, 2022
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Gema Group acquires Epicure catering business from Spotless Facilities
In a move that will see it expand its position as the premier provider of hospitality and catering services at national and international major events, high profile venues and...
May 31, 2022
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New management structure proposed for Sutherland Entertainment Centre
Sutherland Shire Council has advised that it is proposing the introduction of a new management entity operate its Sutherland Entertainment Centre and the boutique Sutherland...
May 31, 2022
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Christchurch’s Linwood Pool secures Gold award
Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool in Christchurch’s eastern suburbs has impressed the judges in this year’s New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, securing the gold award in the...
May 31, 2022
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Sustainable floodlighting installed at sportsgrounds across Penrith
Penrith City Council has installed new LED floodlighting at eight sportsgrounds across the City, with a further six projects underway or planned to begin this year. The...
May 31, 2022
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Rockingham Youth Centre secures PLAWA excellence award
The Rockingham Youth Centre (RYC) has secured the Community Facility of the Year Award at the 2022 Parks and Leisure Australia Western Australia (PLAWA) Awards of Excellence....
May 30, 2022
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Queenslanders invited to comment on major smoking law reforms
Coinciding with 'World No Tobacco Day' (31st May), and in an important step to strengthen Queensland’s anti-smoking efforts, Queenslanders are being invited to provide their...
May 30, 2022
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Cedar Mill Group acquires prime Yarra Valley site for Victorian premium tourist precinct
Winarch Capital-owned Cedar Mill Group has acquired a 100-acre site on the Maroondah Highway in the Yarra Valley for its third purpose-built outdoor amphitheatre and tourism...
May 30, 2022
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Trafalgar Entertainment launches new theatre and ticketing arms
Live entertainment business Trafalgar Entertainment has launched a new ticketing division, Trafalgar Tickets, while rebranding its HQ Theatres as Trafalgar Theatres. The...
May 30, 2022
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Redeveloped netball facilities open at Maffra Recreation Reserve
Redeveloped netball facilities were officially opened today in Victoria's Wellington Shire at Maffra Recreation Reserve with the $459,600 project including two upgraded netball...
May 29, 2022
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