News: Venues
Perth’s Optus Stadium set to welcome up to 45,000 fans for AFL round three
With Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan having announced a scaling back of COVID restrictions, increasing numbers of AFL fans will be able to attend Perth’s Optus Stadium....
Mar 24, 2022
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Successful 'Uncover Melbourne' program concludes at AIME 2022
The Melbourne Convention Bureau - owners of Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) - has fuelled the business event’s industry revival for Asia Pacific as the city...
Mar 24, 2022
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Moree Race Club Grandstand to undergo major upgrade
Moree Race Club is undergoing a $1.1 million stimulus upgrade after Crown Lands awarded a tender for repair of the club’s main grandstand. Tamworth-based company Shay Brennan...
Mar 24, 2022
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Royal commission finds Perth Crown unsuitable to hold casino licence in Western Australia
The final report of the Perth Casino Royal Commission finds Crown Resorts unsuitable to hold a gaming licence in Western Australia but rather than revocation of the licence, the...
Mar 24, 2022
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Victoria University Polytechnic offers free training for entry-level hospitality and tourism jobs
With the hospitality sector still reporting they are unable to find skilled workers following an exodus of staff during COVID-forced business closures, Victoria University...
Mar 23, 2022
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Abu Dhabi’s new Natural History Museum will house the $32 million T. Rex fossil
In unveiling its plans for a new natural history museum, Abu Dhabi has revealed itself as the new owner of the world's most expensive fossil - ‘Stan’ the T. Rex – which will be...
Mar 23, 2022
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New Zealand business events industry welcomes reduced restrictions
The New Zealand business events industry has welcomed the announcement by the New Zealand Government that vaccine mandates will end from 4th April, and indoor event capacity...
Mar 23, 2022
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Quayclean team to educate Sydney Olympic Park visitors on correct recycling
A team from Quayclean Australia calling themselves ‘Waste Warriors’ will be moving through Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday, 27th March to educate the public about proper waste...
Mar 22, 2022
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New Zealand Government announces end of vaccine passes and return of crowds to outdoor events
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced changes to the country’s COVID-19 vaccine and mandates rules that will see the scrapping of attendance limits for outdoor...
Mar 22, 2022
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20-Year City Deal signed for South East Queensland but still no commitment for Maroochydore convention facility
The Australian Government, the Queensland Government and the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (CoMSEQ) have signed the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal thereby...
Mar 22, 2022
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Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix signals Melbourne open to major international events
The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix returns to Melbourne from 7th-10th April, with the event spread across five new fan precincts – Melbourne, Phillip Island, Grampians, Yarra...
Mar 22, 2022
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Sharp EIT to provide Marvel Stadium screens as part of AFL partnership
Office equipment supplier Sharp Extensive IT (Sharp EIT) has been announced as the AFL’s wholesale display screens partner for at least the next five years. The deal will see it...
Mar 22, 2022
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Australia’s first Hey Caddy franchise by X-Golf launches in Brisbane
X-Golf has launched its first ever mini golf franchise - Hey Caddy - in Brisbane, offering an 18-hole immersive world experience located in the bustling locale of North Lakes....
Mar 22, 2022
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Kingston Mountain Bike Park among 41 Tasmanian sports projects to receive funding
41 projects from across Tasmania will share in more than $8.4 million in state funding from the 2021-22 Improving the Playing Field Grants Program (Large Grants). The funding...
Mar 22, 2022
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Insurer Allianz to continue naming rights deal for new Sydney Football Stadium
The new Cox Architecture-designed Sydney Football Stadium in the NSW capital’s Moore Park will be known as Allianz Stadium, with the global insurance company to continue its...
Mar 22, 2022
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Mushroom Group and AEG announce new executive and leadership structure for Frontier Touring
Following the announcement of stadium tours for Ed Sheeran and Foo Fighters, leading Australia and New Zealand concert promoter, Frontier Touring, has unveiled a new leadership...
Mar 22, 2022
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ICC Sydney spotlights its offerings to enhance in person events
International Convention Centre Sydney has spotlighted the new products, expanded services and experienced team that contribute towards delivering better world class events in...
Mar 21, 2022
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New festival to reignite Sydney Olympic Park as major entertainment precinct
Sydney Olympic Park is being reignited as a major events and entertainment precinct following the launch of a dynamic new festival - Park Sounds - which celebrates music, art,...
Mar 21, 2022
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Grub Lab uses Augmented Reality to boost hospitality venue experiences over Easter
Innovative hospitality tech company, Grub Lab is using Augmented Reality (AR) to upgrade its offerings for children in venues across Australia over Easter. Grub Lab’s Easter...
Mar 21, 2022
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AFL teams to use Catapult Vector technology for high performance analysis
Sports data and analytics company Catapult Sports has expanded its relationship with Champion Data in a three-year deal to supply the Australian Football League (AFL) with...
Mar 21, 2022
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Singapore looks to host 2025 World Athletics Championships
Singapore has announced Singapore25, a bid to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships, which, if successful, this would be the first time the World Athletics’ premier event...
Mar 21, 2022
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Proposed Adelaide indoor arena a likely casualty of South Australia's change of government
The Labor opposition’s win in the South Australian election on Saturday looks set to end plans for a new $667 million sports and entertainment arena in Adelaide’s CBD. The...
Mar 21, 2022
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Baw Baw Shire’s Drouin Tennis Club celebrates upgrade of Balmoral Park Pavilion
Baw Baw Shire’s Drouin Tennis Club celebrates upgrade of Balmoral Park Pavilion Baw Baw Shire’s Drouin Tennis Club has celebrated the opening of their upgraded Balmoral Park...
Mar 20, 2022
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Philippines’ new SMX Convention Centre set for May opening
The Philippines latest convention property, the SMX Convention Center Clark, is on target for an opening in May this year according to its owner, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp....
Mar 20, 2022
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