News: Venues
City of Sydney to prioritise and protect Oxford Street’s LGBTIQA+ identity
The City of Sydney has unveiled a new strategy for Sydney’s Oxford Street which aims to protect and preserve LGBTIQA+ community history, culture and character. The City of...
Apr 5, 2022
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KOJO Sport and West Coast Eagles collaborate to create Australia’s first stadium mixed reality experience
KOJO Sport, a market leader in creating fan first sport experiences, collaborated with the AFL club West Coast Eagles to deliver Australia’s first stadium mixed reality...
Apr 5, 2022
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South Korean technology company Kakao to build new Seoul arena
An agreement to build South Korea’s largest entertainment arena has been signed between the Seoul Metropolitan Government and information technology company Kakao. With Kakao...
Apr 5, 2022
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Australian Grand Prix Corporation sued for $8 million over Robbie Williams cancelled concert
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation is being sued for more than $8 million by World Tour for the snap cancellation of a performance by international singing star Robbie...
Apr 5, 2022
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Key appointments at Perth’s Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA
The Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA has announced the appointment of former Screenwest executive Ian Booth as its new Chief Executive and Kate Champion as its new...
Apr 4, 2022
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Coffs Regional Gallery prepares to move to Yarrila Arts and Museum
On 28th May 2022 Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery will close its doors to the public as it commences the move to Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) at Yarrila Place. While the journey...
Apr 4, 2022
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Australia one step closer to hosting the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup
World Rugby have announced Australia as the preferred candidate to host Rugby World Cup 2029, which means Rugby Australia is now well placed to host both the 2027 men’s and 2029...
Apr 4, 2022
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Organisers advise of completion of all venues for 19th Asian Games Hangzhou
With less than six months to go before competition starts, all venues for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 and the fourth Asian Para Games have now been completed with test...
Apr 4, 2022
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Lassiters Hotel Casino to expand with $70 million investment
Australian hospitality group, Iris Capital, plans to invest $70 million within the next five years on expanding Lasseters Hotel Casino - further transforming tourism and...
Apr 4, 2022
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Vaccine passes no longer required at Christchurch City Council’s public facilities
Christchurch City Council has advised that everyone, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccine status, will be welcome at their public facilities from Tuesday 5th April having made...
Apr 3, 2022
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April Fools’ gags makes waves across the industry
1st April, April Fool’s Day, saw a range of jokes from across the industry test the gullibility of Australians and New Zealanders, with Auckland’s Eden Park setting the tone...
Apr 1, 2022
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Melbourne Victory partners with INTIX to deliver digital ticketing solution
Melbourne Victory Football Club has partnered with access platform INTIX to provide digital ticketing for all its corporate hospitality functions. Explaining how said working...
Apr 1, 2022
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Adelaide Oval’s drinking water fountains achieve impressive sustainability goals
While the Adelaide Oval gears up for tonight’s Showdown, its six drinking water fountains have served up 100,000 litres of water, avoiding more than 160,000 single-use plastic...
Apr 1, 2022
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Libraries ACT calls for community input to help shape Canberra’s future public libraries
Libraries ACT appreciates that libraries are no longer just places to browse for favourite books and with its Imagine 2030 co-design process, they are resuming calls to the...
Mar 31, 2022
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Iranian authorities block female football fans from World Cup qualifying match
Human Rights Watch has reported that dozens of Iranian women fans have once again been prevented from entering a stadium to watch an international football match. Iranian...
Mar 31, 2022
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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct opens to public showcasing redeveloped Pier 2/3
The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct - a cultural precinct on Sydney Harbour foreshore presenting a diverse program of theatre, music and art - has opened to the public following the...
Mar 31, 2022
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Advance Rockhampton launches Sporting Destination Guide
Rockhampton Regional Council’s Economic Development unit, Advance Rockhampton, has today launched a new Sporting Destination Guide. The Rockhampton Region Sporting Destination...
Mar 31, 2022
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Victorian Government strengthens anti-scalping laws to make ‘bundling’ an offence
Fans at major events in Victoria will be better protected from scalpers under legislation that outlaws the bundling of tickets, which comes into effect today. The Major Events...
Mar 31, 2022
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St Kilda creative hub drives resurgence of visual and performing arts
Aimed at repairing the damage inflicted on visual and performing artists by the COVID lockdowns, a community hub of creative professionals in St Kilda is driving a series of...
Mar 30, 2022
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Tickets on sale for FIBA Women‘s World Cup in Sydney
Set to take place in Sydney from 22nd September to 1st October tickets for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 have gone on sale. Returning to Australia for the first...
Mar 30, 2022
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Construction to commence on Cooma Regional Sports Facility
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has advised that construction of the new $15 million multi-purpose Cooma Regional Sports Facility is set to commence next month. The Cooma Regional...
Mar 30, 2022
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Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE program marks 20th anniversary
Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE Development Program is marking 20 years of supporting local independent artists and companies and is welcoming past and present creatives to...
Mar 30, 2022
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Kate Roffey appointed as Chief Executive of Victoria’s State Sport Centres Trust
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of successful sport and business leader Kate Roffey as Chief Executive of Victoria’s State Sport Centres Trust. Roffey...
Mar 30, 2022
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Darwin to host Australian National Squash Championships for the first time
Darwin is hosting the 2022 Australian National Squash Championships from 22nd-26th June with the highly-anticipated event being staged at the Darwin Squash Centre. This is the...
Mar 30, 2022
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