News: Venues
Art and culture experts to lead National Aboriginal Art Gallery Reference Group
Prominent art and culture experts - Franchesca Cubillo and Dr Gerard Vaughan - will lead the National Aboriginal Art Gallery Reference Group as it enters a new two-year term....
May 1, 2022
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New amenities building completed for Penrith’s Mark Leece Sporting Complex
Penrith City Council has completed the construction of a new amenities building at Mark Leece Sporting Complex in St Clair with the facility now fully accessible and including...
May 1, 2022
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$10 million clubhouse planned for Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club
Randwick Council has advised that a new $10 million clubhouse is planned for Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club. Randwick Councillors unanimously endorsed a four-year funding...
May 1, 2022
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Wairau Māori Art Gallery announces inaugural Director
Two months after its opening, Wairau Māori Art Gallery has appointed Larissa McMillan as its inaugural director. The Wairau Māori Art Gallery (WMAG) sits within the...
Apr 30, 2022
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NRL fixture to go ahead at Darwin's TIO Stadium despite ‘dangerous’ fire alarm procedure
A report has revealed that the fire alarm system at Darwin's TIO Stadium is routinely disabled from alerting the public and fire authorities of potential fires at the...
Apr 30, 2022
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Dubai’s Atlantis Aquaventure and CLYMB Abu Dhabi among MENALAC 2022 award winners
The Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi are among the attractions to have secured awards at the Middle East and North Africa Leisure...
Apr 29, 2022
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Art Gallery of NSW’s Sydney Modern expansion to open in December
The Art Gallery of New South Wales has announced that its new $344 million ‘Sydney Modern’ expansion is to open on 3rd December. Set to nearly doubling the museum’s exhibition...
Apr 29, 2022
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Tasmania’s Dark Mofo organisers urgently look for venues
Organisers of Tasmania’s winter festival, Dark Mofo have issued an urgent call-out for access to any and all unused venues in greater Hobart that could possibly be used for...
Apr 29, 2022
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Australian Golf Centre officially opens as home to both Golf Australia and PGA of Australia
The Australian Golf Centre in Sandringham has officially opened and will now be the new headquarters for both Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia. The Centre was officially...
Apr 28, 2022
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Program finalised for 29th Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
The 29th Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, to be held from 30th May to 1st June 2022 at ICC Sydney, is shaping up to be the most significant venue industry event of the last...
Apr 28, 2022
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Construction completed on Eurobodalla Shire's Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre
The Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre has officially opened with community members having to wait another few weeks while centre managers, Aligned Leisure, complete the...
Apr 28, 2022
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After two years of cancellations organisers look to a bumper Brisbane Ekka
Busy with preparations for its first staging since 2019, the organisers of the Brisbane Ekka are expecting a return of visitors from both Queensland and interstate. Looking...
Apr 27, 2022
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Melbourne Convention Bureau welcomes back international incentive groups
Melbourne Convention Bureau has secured six international incentive groups from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and New Zealand marking the first incentive group visits to...
Apr 27, 2022
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Live Nation reveals Philippines expansion with acquisition of Manila-based Music Management International
Global entertainment company Live Nation has announced its expansion into the Philippines market with the acquisition of Manilla-based promoter, Music Management International...
Apr 27, 2022
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra names Yarmila Alfonzetti as its Chief Executive
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has appointed Yarmila Alfonzetti, one of Australia’s leading arts professionals, as its new Chief Executive. Currently Executive Director of...
Apr 27, 2022
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre to host 2022 Sydney MS Mega Swim event
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre will be hosting upwards of 600 Sydneysiders participating in the 2022 Sydney MS Mega Swim event held for 24 hours across Saturday 14th and...
Apr 27, 2022
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Hamilton City Council decides to transform Founders Theatre site
Hamilton City Council has decided to proceed with its long-held plan to transform the Founders Theatre site into a multi-purpose park and community performance space. Council’s...
Apr 26, 2022
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Wellington Library Outdoor Living Room officially opens
Dubbo Regional Council officially opened the Wellington Library Outdoor Living Room on 23rd April 2022 which offers a multi-purpose outdoor lounge area for events and a...
Apr 26, 2022
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Western Australian Government announces end to mask mandates and capacity limits for events and venues
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced that the state will end many of its Covid restrictions from Friday with its mask mandate, density and capacity limits,...
Apr 26, 2022
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Capacity Crowds to return for Indian Premier League play offs
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has advised that the Indian Premier League’s upcoming play offs will be played in front of full capacity crowds in Kolkata and...
Apr 26, 2022
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Squash Court design implements sustainable concept of Hangzhou Asian Games
Hangzhou Asian Games Squash Court has been rebuilt with the design and construction of the squash court fully implementing the ‘Green, Smart, Economical and Ethical’ concept of...
Apr 25, 2022
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The P.A. People delivers 11th communications package for Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
The P.A. People successfully delivered their 11th communications package for Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix – with the event having returned to Melbourne from 7th-10th April....
Apr 25, 2022
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Wellington's St James Theatre reopening planned for late June 2022
The St James Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand is planned to reopen by the end of June following three years of significant strengthening and refurbishment works. Previous...
Apr 23, 2022
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Australian Masters Games mark return of national mass participation events to Western Australian venues
The Australian Masters Games commences tonight with an opening ceremony at Optus Stadium, signalling the first major national mass participation event to take place in Western...
Apr 22, 2022
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